3C, Update on 2011 Celebrating Arden Hills Fall Festival

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"Swing into the Park" 3:00 -Dusk (approximately 8:00 p.m.) — Tony Schmidt Regional Park FEATURING a show on Lake Johanna by the Shakopee -Prior Lake Water Ski Association, music by the Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band highlighted by a spectacular Fireworks Display at Dusk! Activities in the park will include: Mad Science Presentation, Splatter Sisters, Community Booths, Pontoon Rides, Youth Activities such as Rock Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampoline Activity, Miniature Golf, Inflatable's, Hay Rides, Fire Dept. activities, Sheriff Kid Prints, K9 demos, and much more! Parking is limited at Tony Schmidt Regional Park. Shuttles will be provided to and from Tony Schmidt Regional Park to Perry Park for parking from 2:45 p.m. until after the fireworks (The shuttles are being provided complimentary by Presbyterian Homes). The fireworks are the main attraction at the event and they draw a large crowd. Staff received comments and observed at last year's event that the 3:00 -4:00 p.m. time frame of the event was poorly attended. Staff talked with Presbyterian Homes and Bethel University about their thoughts and ideas on how to draw more attendance during this time frame. They suggested a water ski show or higher profile band may be a good draw. A high profile band is difficult to fit within the budget due to the staging and sound equipment requirements. A water ski show is easier to manage logistically and has been popular in the past and could give the event a nice kick off! Staff researched various options and found that the water ski show could fit within the event budget. Concessions will be available throughout the entire event. Three food vendors have been secured with a large variety of food available. Two of the three vendors will be returning from last year. Budget The budget for the 2010 event was established by the City Council at $25,000. The City portion was set at $10,000 with sponsorships estimated at $15,000. Staff presented the final 2010 budget at the November 15, 2010 City Council Meeting. Below is the final balance: Expense: $18,288.81 (without staffing) Revenue: <$ 5,999.00> ($5,350 in sponsorships) * $12,289.81 CITY CONTRIBUTION *Did not include staffing — estimated at just under $4,500 Last year, the sponsorships fell short of the budgeted amount. The City Council agreed to make up the difference with the City contribution. Staff has been planning this year's event with the same process in mind. The budget for 2011 was set at $25,000 with $10,000 as the City -2-