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March 5, 2001 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Meeting Minutes electricity would be installed prior to the Fete des Lacs City Celebration. Committee Member Sweeney questioned contacting Rivard Electric entirely. Chair De Vine stated that it would be dependent on where the electricity is run comparative to event location. Committee Member Sweeney suggested that the Committee consider ensuring the proper location for the electrical to possibly curtail any additional cabling. Committee Member . --DeVine stated that there would be two (2) junction boxes. Committee Member DeVine also stated that the planned installation would include a post junction box near the telephone pole, adjacent to the trail and another one (1) installed near the baseball fields. Committee Member DeVine also stated that the current electricity to the warming house would be upgraded. Mr. Wilharber stated that a generator was used to power the Centerville Lion's beer trailer and that the large generator used to provide power to the R.V.s was obtained from the City ofLino Lakes. Mr. Wilharber stated the importance of contacting the electrical inspector. Chair De Vine stated that planning for electricity last year took place approximately one (1) week prior to the event. Committee Member DeVine stated that the Committee was misinformed by the carnival as to the amount of power they would need. Committee Member Sweeney requested that Committee Member De Vine keep the Committee abreast of events associated with this item. Chair De Vine questioned Committee Member Sweeney in regards to volunteers needed, and the main stage. Committee Member Sweeney stated that he had not had time to address either of these issues. Chair De Vine stated that with the package concept, it may be easier to schedule events than first anticipated. Committee Member Sweeney stated that the Fire Department may be able to provide miscellaneous trailers with activities contained inside for simulated experiences. He would be discussing the use of same with Fire Chief Bennett. Committee Member Sweeney felt that these items could take place outside of the tent area, and would provide exciting events for the public. 9. Fireworks (Cont'd) Mr. March questioned whether he had missed the fireworks discussion and questioned the location for same. Committee Member Sweeney stated that when he discussed the location with the gentleman from Arrowhead Fireworks he stated his willingness to survey the area for the best location. Mr. March explained that the previous years were set off from the Hunter's Crossing development. Mr. March stated that they are currently framing a house in that location. Committee Member Peil questioned the amount expended on same in the previous year. Mr. March stated that he though it was $2,500. Committee Member Sweeney stated that the minimum bid received from Arrowhead Fireworks was $5,000. Mr. March stated that he had spoken with the gentleman from Americana Fireworks who stated that he would do this year's for the same amount as last year. Mr. March stated that their minimum display was $2,500. Mr. March stated that Americana Fireworks has purchased all of their displays for the year and anticipates hosting Centerville's. Mr. March felt that last years display was shorter than in previous years. Mr. March felt that the display lasted for 12 to 13 minutes. 7. Craft/Business Expo. (Cont'd) Committee Member De Vine presented the budget for the CraftlBusiness Expo and reviewed same with the Committee. Committee Member De Vine stated that the budget was less than the previous years. They are requesting $875 with an estimated $875