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Earle Brown Days
Brooklyn Center Minnesota
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(612) 561-5440
Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
November 20, 1990
City Hall
PRESENT: Bergeland, Nerburn, Neilson, Dorff, Slupske, Vreeland,
Risley, Roen, LaCrosse, Cummings.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Bergeland reported the financial status is bad.
EBD still owes BFI $211 and North Star Risk $135 . Cohen sent out
a letter to over two dozen businesses asking for contributions for
start up money of $2 , 500 . So far there hasn 't been any response.
BFI sent out a notice to take legal action against EBD to collect
their money.
Balance as of 11/19/90 is $8 . 08 .
• -Vreeland said we shouldn ' t pay bond insurance. Sne also said she
could arrange with the chamber' s insurance company a rider for
liability for Ear.11_e Brown Days events at a cheaper price. LaCrosse
said she would discuss the insurance matters with Paul Holmlund.
Cummings talked about the problem of requiring two signatures on
checks. Many times they went out with just her signature. There
was a motion by Vreeland to change the bylaws to require the
signature of the treasurer and to have the statements checked
quarterly by the co-chairs and the financial chair. Seconded by
Neilson. Motion passed.
Tom Slupske received a plaque from the City Council in appreciation
for his work on the EBD committee.
Board Members: Roxana Benjamin is interested in becoming a board
member and serving as publicity chair. Motion by Vreeland,
seconded by Dorff for Benjamin to be elected to a three year term
to expire 12/31/93 . Motion passed.
Bergeland reported that Graffunder said he could only continue if
we used him strictly as legal counsel . If not, he would have to
resign. Risley made a motion that we should honor his request to
use his legal services. Seconded by Nerburn. Motion passed.
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Roen, Graham and Nerburn have terms expiring 12/31/90. All three
will continue and their new terms will expire 12/31/93 . Harris '
place is still open. Bergeland will see if there is someone from
Brookdale that could serve on the board.
Bergeland asked everyone to draw other people to their committee
whenever possible.
CRAFT SHOW: There was a suggestion to make it an indoor and
outdoor show. People indoors should pay a higher rate than those
outdoors. This committee needs help. Roen suggested Eunice of the
Lioness club. Last year cost was $45/space.
STREET DANCE: There was a question about what to do in terms of a
band. Jacobsen wonders where we will get $1200 for band. If it
were held indoors at the Heritage Center, we could charge $3-5 for
ages 12 and up. Children under 12 would be free. There was a
motion by Neilson, seconded b Nerburn to move the street et dance
indoors. Motion passed. Neilson will check will check with White
Sidewalls for availability and cost.
Bergeland will 1 check with Atrium to see if Earle Brown Days can
sell concessions.
MEETING DATES: There was discussion on meeting dates. Vreeland
made a motion to hold meetings the first Wednesday of the month at
7: 30 a.m. Seconded by Nerburn. Motion passed.
Adjourn.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
City Liaison
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