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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 08 -03 -11 V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Lighting of Flaguole at Cornerstone Park This item was discussed under appearances, but Committee Member Haiden stated he took some pictures of a Veteran's Memorial Plaque he had seen on vacation that he thought was worded really nicely. He will forward these to Ms. Stephan for the September agenda. Movies in the Park — Select Movies & Equipment Committee Member Peterson stated Creative Kids Academy is willing to select the movie(s) but, Committee Member Peterson needs to supply them with a list of movies to choose from. Movies in the Park are scheduled for September 10 & 17`'. Committee Member Peterson is working with Creative Kids Academy on the movie selection. With the purchase of the PA system, the costs of renting equipment will be less than in 2010 as some of the PA system can be used for the movies. Motion was made by Chairperson Branch, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to recommend City Council approve expending funds not to exceed $750 from Park Programs as previously approved with the 2011 Budget. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Committee Member Seeley said she recently attended a Movie event in Minneapolis and brought back samples of the movie list they provide. Committee Member Seeley also stated Minneapolis Parks shows a short video prior to the movie promoting the park system and the amenities provided by the Park Board and thought it a good venue to possibly promote the Parks & Recreation Committee of Centerville and the events that are offered and supported by the committee. Consideration of Reservina/Rentin2 of Parks This item was tabled until the September meeting. VI. UPDATES 8K Walk/Run/Skate Volunteer Appreciation of 8K Event Volunteers Committee Member Seeley wanted to take a moment to recognize what a successful race we had with 120 runners and 24 skaters and acknowledge it was predominantly due to the efforts of Chairperson Branch. The committee would like to recognize and thank Chairperson Branch for all his hard work through the year on this project. Committee Member Seeley also stated how wonderful it was to see the whole community come together. Chairperson Branch thanked the committee for their efforts stating every member of the Parks & Recreation Committee was involved, as well as City Staff, Planning & Zoning Commission members and resident volunteers. Festival of the Lakes 8K Run/Walk/Skate Review Chairperson Branch said considering the low numbers of early registration, he was pleased with the amount of participants with more than 'h of the numbers being same day registrations. There will be some changes next year with the following problems noted: 3 of 6