HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 12-04 EBDM Earle Brown Days
Brooklyn Center Minnesota
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Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
December 4, 1989
City Hall
Those present: Risley, Nerburn, Bergeland, Kaehler, Graffunder,
Rudquist, Cohen, Cummings, Jacobsen Roe
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Splinter, LaCrosse.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from November 6 were approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Rudquist reported a balance of $2 , 993 . 44 as of
12/4/89 .
AMBASSADORS: Will be coordinating the grand opening at the
Heritage Center with a fund raising activity on May 4 . Up to 700
people ple can be seated for dinner. $50 for a ticket. Corporate
tables of ten and some left for individuals.
Cohen wants to know how much money we will need.
• They may have a silent auction preceding the dinner.
CARNIVAL: Bergeland and Graffunder drafted a revised contract with
a lot more specifics. Sent it, along with cover letter and maps,
to Klein. Bergeland also sent a letter to Cambridge Properties
confirming use of land.
PARADE: Risley has spent the last month familiarizing himself with
the history of the parade. His first committee meeting will be
held in January.
BUTTONS/MEMORABILIA: Bergeland will check with Graham to see if
the junior royalty J y ty parents are interested. If not. Risley said he
would check with the Lions ' members.
STREET DANCE: The band Solid Gold is secured for $700.
JUNIOR ROYALTY: No report.
ANTIQUE SHOW: No contacts have been made yet. Show should be at
least two days; Friday and Saturday were suggested.
CRAFT SHOW: Benson is working hard on the mailing list. The
street would be closed at the north end of Earle Brown Drive.
Splinter will send a map as to what streets can be closed off.
• Then the committee can determine how many tables they can have.
Probably charge $50.
CRAFT SHOW (CONTINUED) : With both events going on Saturday, the
committee will have to look at auxiliary parking or shuttle bus
service.
TURTLE RACES: Are confirmed for Sunday. The time will be 5-6 p.m.
in Central Park.
MISS BROOKLYN CENTER: No report.
TALENT SHOW: Will be at Brookdale.
CAR SHOW: Nerburn is requesting a budget of $800 for expenses.
He proposed we charge $2 admission for adults. Would like to have
flyers passed out at Dudley. Risley suggested stuffing it in the
softball paper that everyone gets. LaCrosse will check with Arnie
Mavis.
Cohen made a motion to move the car show to June 17 . Seconded by
Risley. Passed unanimously.
PUBLICITY: Harris reminded everyone to put the schedule of
activities on the back of all flyers.
BANNERS/SIGNS : No report.
• ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Kaehler reported more than 800 were served. And
the entertainment for children was successful .
10K/5K RUN: No report.
HOT DOG/BEAN FEED: No report.
PARK & REC: No report.
BEER/BINGO: Splinter suggested limiting the number of new events
because of the two sites. There was a motion by Risley to table
this event. Seconded by Harris. Passed unanimously.
LIARS CONTEST: Would like to find someone for grand marshal who
could tie into this. Don Shelby was suggested.
NEXT MEETING: Monday January 8, 7 : 30 a.m. City Hall Council
Chambers. Committee will meet once a month January-April, twice
in May, and every week in June.
OLD BUSINESS:
TEEN ACTIVITY: Some of the activities already planned will be
promoted at the jr. and sr. high schools.
NEW BUSINESS:
TALK TO CIVIC GROUPS: Bergeland asked for volunteers to talk about
EBD to civic groups.
Group Volunteer of flyers needed
Lions Roen & Risley 100
Rotary Nyquist 60
Chamber Graffunder 250
North Memorial Nerburn 2800
Kiwanis Dorff (suggested)
Brookdale Kaehler 100
Leadership League Harris 40
High Schools Jacobsen Posters Needed
Historical Society Gustafson (suggested)
Bergeland introduced Eileen Cummings from Marquette Brookdale Bank.
She will be the second signer.
Adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
City Liaison