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Earle Brown Days
Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2015
PRESENT
Tom Shinnick, Councilmember Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Cathy Ballot, Bob Dillon, Lin Myszkowski,
Myrna Kauth. Mike Kolden and Sue LaCrosse.
Tom Shinnick called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Bob Dillon to approve the minutes of April 21, 2015.
Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Cathy Ballot reported a checkbook balance of $22,901.62. There was a motion by Bob Dillon, seconded
by Myrna Kauth to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget/Finance:
Sue LaCrosse reviewed the working financial spreadsheet. There is only a small
deposit today consisting of three craft & business exhibitors and three paid parade units. She said we
will be short in our reserve for next year.
Craft & Business Expo:
Lin Myszkowski reported there are 17 exhibitors.
Kids’ Craft Area:
All set.
Face Painting:
All set.
Family Fun & Games:
Cathy Ballot purchased the water balloons. She still needs prizes. The
medallions are ordered and will cost less than last year.
Fire Truck:
All set.
Golf Tournament:
No report.
Kids’ Fishing Contest:
Sue LaCrosse reported that Jordan from the police department will have
explorers to assist with the contest.
Music/Fireworks:
Sue LaCrosse reported we have a contract with the fireworks company and an email
confirmation from the Capri Big Band.
Parade:
Bob Dillon reported he has ordered the trophies and has changed the cylinder color to maroon.
He received a call from someone who wanted to be a parade vendor. When he explained where he could
sell, he hung up. Bob Dillon said Chris Johnson from Luther Chevrolet can supply three cars. One
would be for the EBD chair, one for Dunkin the Dolphin and one for the grand marshal. Bob Dillon said
the grand marshal is Police Chief Kevin Benner and he may have access to his own car. Tom Shinnick
may have to drive the antique fire truck. He said the chairman signs could go on the sides of the truck.
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He will try to find someone else to drive the truck. Bob Dillon is looking for the signs and the banners.
Sue LaCrosse said she has the signs for the cars, but does not have the banners. Bob Dillon will keep
looking and Sue LaCrosse will get a quote from FastSigns for new banners. Sue LaCrosse said she
emailed the Brooklyn Park Drumline to let them know we do not have $300 to pay them. They did not
email back.
Petting Zoo:
All set.
Publicity:
Sue LaCrosse asked for feedback on the Star Tribune ad. There was a motion by Myrna
Kauth, seconded by Lin Myszkowski to approve the ad with the corrections. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
Recycling:
Jill Dalton said she will try to find a way to get a little more structure of the containers. She
is looking at four stations. She asked if there would be a nonprofit group this year. The Boy Scouts will
have a space. Sue LaCrosse will contact them to see if they are interested in helping with the recycling.
NEXT MEETING:Room 221
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 4:30 p.m., at Community Center.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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