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Earle Brown Days
Brooklyn Center Minnesota
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway 55430
(612) 561-5440
Earle Brown
Meeting Minutes
May 28 , 1991
PRESENT: Bergeland, Graham, Dorff, Pollack, Cohen, Neilson, and
LaCrosse
FINANCIAL REPORT: Bergeland reported $3 , 400 thus far in donations.
To come is $2 , 000 from North Metro Tourism for publicity.
Per the board' s request, Bergeland met with Jeff Engstrom from the
Post. We need copy ready by June 4 . The Post has agreed to
provide a list of advertisers, 10% commission with a $400 minimum.
We will receive 25% of the copy in the tab, plus front and back
pages.
Bergelend said she asked Benjamin to put together a dollar amount
on what their contribution has been. This is so they can be
included on the contributor's list.
• BILL APPROVAL: LaCrosse asked for approval to pay Anoka County
Shopper for $486 for two ads - $243 Craft Fair and $243 events.
There was a motion by Cohen, seconded by Neilson to approve this
bill . Motion carried. Also needed for approval is a bill from
Kentco Signs for $96 to change dates on four banners. There was a
motion by Neilson seconded by Dorff to approve payment to Kentco
Signs. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: There was a motion by Cohen, seconded by
Graham to approve the minutes
Pp of May 14, 1991. Motion carried.
AMBASSADORS : Cohen anticipates at least another $2 , 000-3 , 000 in
contributions from a list that Nyquist has. He said the effort
still has to be made with the personal contacts, especially for the
major contributors.
Bergeland suggested contacting Viking Trophy. Cohen said he will
ask him if the would either contribute trophies for Junior Royalty
and Talent contest or give us a cash donation.
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING: Dorff reported the door prize drawing to be
held at the Craft Fair. It will give us the opportunity to see
where people are coming from. Dorff passed around a sign up sheet
for workers at the door prize drawing booth. He has meal donations
from T-Wrights, Holiday Inn and LaCasita. Days Inn contributed a
• night ' s stay.
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JUNIOR ROYALTY: Graham has scheduled a pool party and orientation
at North View. The selection process begins June 12 . Finalists
and 1990 royalty will ride in the parade. The Coronation will be
held on June 30 . There was a motion by Graham, seconded by Pollack
to move the coronation from 3 p.m. to 2 p.m. so the Aquatennial
Junior Royalty can attend. Motion passed. Admission to Coronation
will cost $2/adults, $1/ages 6-12 , Free/5 and under.
BARN DANCE: "Party Machine" is a 7 piece variety horn, band
playing music from the big band era to the contemporary sounds of
today.
TALENT CONTEST: LaCrosse reported 15 contestants have registered
to date. Deadline is June 8 .
PUBLICITY: LaCrosse asked for suggestions for sites to put the
fourth banner. Two will go on County Road 10 and one at Brookdale.
The City' s property on Shingle Creek Parkway was suggested.
LaCrosse will check with the City Manager and planning dept.
• LaCrosse said the photographer has estimated it will cost $55 for
film and processing. He asked that he be given credit for his
pictures. There was a motion by Pollack, seconded by Graham to
accept the photographer' s offer.
ADJOURN: There was a motion by Pollack, seconded by Graham to
adjourn. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 4 , 1991, 7 : 30 a.m. , City Hall
Conference Room A.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
City Liaison