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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES July 18, 2005 5 Councilmember Holden said that the crowd may have been smaller due Roseville's annual eclebration going on at the same time. Mayor Aplikowski said that this event typically draws younger families and older adults. Michelle Olson requested City Council input regarding the changing of caterers and different aspects of the day long evcnt. We seem to have problems selling tickets and it is very hard to givcr the caterer an exact number for the BBQ dinner. Councilmember Larson suggested that the Recreation Program Supervisor meet with the event organizers from other communities to see what they do to raise money. It is important that the City focuses on different ways to increase revenues for this event. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe suggested that the City alter the catered dinner approach for one year. Councilmember Larson stated that he is less concerned about the financial risk to the City, ifthe local event can obtain more participation from the business community. He believes that the City should focus its attention on bringing in more revenue. Possibly recruit and focus on more sponsorship related activitics. It is important to explore what other communities do to fund thesc types of events. Mayor Aplikowski said that she enjoyed the extended hours for the children events. She recommended that the BBQ tickets have the actual day of price on top of the ticket and the advance purchase reduced rate on the bottom of the ticket. The City should work on obtaining more sponsorship from the business community. The food issue should be brainstormed by the City Council and City staff. Possibly consider incrcasing the ticket prices for next year's event. The City should explore the possibility of changing caterers but continue to keep the event as is. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe provided an overview of the conversation by stating that City staff should explore different ways to increase revenues and explore other ideas lor the BBQ dinner. Mayor Aplikowski stated she does not believe it is staffs role to seek sponsorships for this event. Councilmembcr Holden suggested that we ask businesses for donations earlier so that they can budget for the event. City Administrator Wolfe said that a meeting could be arranged with the local businesses to get them involvcd earlier in the planning process. Councilmember Holden suggcsted that the City contact Land 0' Lakes to budgct their donation for ncxt year's event. 5