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Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2012
PRESENT
Councilmember Lin Myszkowski, Mike Meyer, Myrna Kauth, Phil Cohen and Sue LaCrosse.
Sue LaCrosse called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Councilmember Lin Myszkowski to approve the
minutes of May 15, 2012. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Sue LaCrosse said she received an email from Cathy Ballot. The balance in the check book is
$15,225.43.
Cathy Ballot arrived and took over running the meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget/Finance:
Sue LaCrosse reviewed the budget sheet. Mike Meyer said Tri State Judges will
cost $910, restrooms $900 and band awards $800. Sue LaCrosse said we will be receiving $500 from
Brooklyn Center Clinic – Hennepin County Medical Center. $200 of this will sponsor Honor Our
Veterans and the other $300 will go toward Midnight Breeze Concert.
Craft & Business Expo:
Sue LaCrosse said we have received more Craft and Business exhibitors.
The confirmation letters have gone out.
Kids’ Craft Area:
No report.
Family Fun & Games:
Cathy Ballot said she will receive a gift certificate to Crowne Plaza, but
she still needs more prizes. Mike said he would set up the PA system for this event. Phil said it should
be set up around 1 p.m.
Golf Tournament:
Mike Meyer said an email was sent out to all league members. There will
probably be more golfers this year.
Honor Our Veterans:
Myrna Kauth reported there are 13 WWII veterans. The American Legion
will help pass out flags. They need 26 chairs. Sue LaCrosse will make reserved signs for the chairs. A
letter will go out to each veteran. Myrna Kauth needs 100 song sheets and 100 programs. She met with
Dale Greenwald.
Kids’ Fishing Contest:
No report.
Music/Fireworks:
Phil Cohen asked that the fireworks be kept on the agenda.
Parade:
Mike Meyer reported we have 75 units. They are reducing the number of portable
restrooms and reducing the band award money. The trophies are ordered. Band judging costs are up.
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The committee will distribute a slip about not throwing candy. He is going to barricade the area from
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France to 63. Park Center will be the first band. The Cub Scouts will be banner carriers.
Petting Zoo:
No report.
Publicity:
Sue LaCrosse said the Sun Post supplement is done. Things had to be redone a couple
times. She has been sending out PSA’s and flyers. Councilmember Lin Myszkowski said she is going
to put something on her Facebook page. Mike Meyer will get the signs out.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bill Payment:
Myrna Kauth $120.09 Flags
There was a motion by Cathy Ballot, seconded by Mike Meyer to pay this bill. Motion carried.
Tri State Judges $400.00 $220 $290 Band judging
Band Sponsorship $300.00 each for 6 bands
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Band Prize Money $250.00 (grand champion); $150.00 each – 1 Place A & AA
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$125.00 each – 2 Place A & AA
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Councilmember Lin Myszkowski to pay this bill.
Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 4:30 p.m., Room 221 at Community Center.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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