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VI. UPDATES <br /> 1. Council Updates—Council Member Steve King <br /> Budget—A request for$15,000 was made on September 14, 2014. The budget <br /> numbers should be available by December. <br /> 2. Promotion of Music in the Park <br /> Mr John VonDeLinde & Mr. Andy Soltvedt, Anoka County, desire to see flyers <br /> prior to approval for placement by February, 2015. The Committee requested to <br /> know what criteria they need for this task to be accomplished because details of <br /> the event would be finalized until May or June. Tabled to November. <br /> 3. Movies in the Park—Brian Peterson <br /> This activity was held on September 13, 2014 with the Allison singing <br /> and playing guitar, followed by a karaoke sing along for the kids, then by the <br /> movie "Frozen". It was very well attended with over 300 in attendance. Follow <br /> up evaluation discussed that it was better to purchase large quantities of popped <br /> corn from the Mueller Movie Theater rather than popping it onsite. Hot cocoa was <br /> also provided. The date for 2015 was set for Saturday, September 12th with a rain <br /> date of September 19th <br /> 4. Budget Status <br /> Funds that have been raised for park equipment to date: $2500 from the Run in <br /> July, $500 from the Lions, $500 from and $300 from 2013. There was <br /> discussion regarding who pays for the installation of the equipment—Public <br /> Works or an outside contractor. Park maintenance is in the city budget, not the <br /> budget of the P & R committee. <br /> 5. Purchase of Basketball equipment—Mr. Palzer <br /> Mr. Palzer was not present so there was no update from him. The committee did <br /> discuss that the equipment could be ordered by staff and installation would be <br /> dependent on the weather. No additional information was received regarding the <br /> Water Fountains at LaMotte&Acorn Creek Parks or the Electrical Service at the <br /> LaMotte Pavilion. <br /> 3 <br />