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<br />. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER II, 2000 <br /> <br />':-:-'-"^:-~r <br />,~.; <br />J <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />City Events Discussion <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski provided an update on the events planned for the 50th Anniversary <br />Celebration. She then reported on the Day in the Parks event and potential activities. She <br />advised that the fireworks event is currently on hold pending a site investigation. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski displayed two colored examples of the 50th Anniversary <br />Celebration banners and requested Council input. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski stated the Proclamation Day event that was scheduled for February <br />14th, has now been tentatively rescheduled to February 12'h, a regular City Council meeting date. <br />The event has been expanded to include the business community and will be held at the Holiday <br />Inn. Staff has determined it will not cost much to do that as long as the Cable Company can <br />provide service at that location. <br /> <br />Mr. Post reviewed the budget for the 50th Anniversary Celebration and requested a motion to <br />adopt this budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson asked if corporate contributions is a firm amount. Mr. Post stated he has <br />been involved with some of the fund raising activities and there are currently firm commitments <br />for approximately $25,000 in contributions. <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion <br />to approve the 50th Anniversary Celebration Budget as presented in the bench <br />handout. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />The Council discussed the banner sketches and their individual preferences. <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a <br />motion to approve the lighter colored version of the 50th Anniversary banner. <br />The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />With regard to the 50'h Anniversary Celebration, Mr. Lynch advised that they would like to <br />include the recognition of former City Councilmembers and Mayors. They would also like to tie <br />in businesses as being part ofthe City's history. He explained it is suggested to have a <br />presentation of the proclamation by the Council and then a short history ofthe businesses <br />followed by socialization. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski stated she has no objection to those suggestions as long as the cost <br />is covered from the budget. <br /> <br />Mr. Lynch noted that a confirmation has not yet been received on use of the hotel banquet <br />facilities. <br />