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March 5, 2001 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Meeting Minutes County Park rental fee is $250 - $300. Committee Member Travis stated that she would research the possibility of starting at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and running through the park, if the park fee could be waived. Committee Member Travis questioned whether the City has a Road Use Permit. Mr. March stated that a permit would need to be obtained from Anoka County if the race is on a County Road. Mr. March suggested starting at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park go to a half way point in the County Park and turn around. Committee Member Travis stated that her initial thought was not to have to pay to run through the park. She would be researching whether there was a possibility of having the fee waived. Mr. March questioned the route for the race. Committee Member Travis stated that she intended to have the race end near Jumpin Java, due to the fact that same will be providing refreshments at the end of the race and that it would bring business to that side of the town. Committee Member Travis stated that the number of volunteers is unknown at the present time. Advertisement would be on the Vacation Sports web site, and other events that they participate in they would advertise at. Committee Member Travis also stated that the only item that she anticipated that would cost money would be advertising locally. Committee Member Travis stated that she had spoken with Daryl Silvemess, YMCA, who stated their willingness to promote the event at other YMCAs that are opening. Committee Member Travis stated that she would be soliciting local businesses for sponsorship and in return the businesses would get their name on the back of a runners t- shirt. Corporate sponsors would be on the sleeve of the shirt. Discussion ensued regarding this being included in the package for sponsorship. IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chair De Vine stated that the Committee had discussed the snap shot that was needed and would appreciate as much information as possible for the next meeting, so preparation for compiling the budget work can commence on volunteers and advertising. Committee Member Peil stated that if rental equipment is needed that the information be forwarded to her so that a proposal can be obtained. Chair DeVine stated that volunteer t-shirts needed to be addressed. Chair DeVine stated that the previous years t-shirts were lime green, with "ask me" ironed on the back. Committee Member Sweeney stated his displeasure with the ironed on "ask me" on the back of the shirt, adding that the color was bright enough and did not warrant "ask me" on the back. Committee Member Sweeney questioned whether the Committee could handle this item. Chair De Vine stated that a color could be arrived at now and an order placed by Staff. Committee Member Travis requested that the color be white. Chair De Vine suggested that the shirt be of a bright color. Mr. March suggested staying with the lime green color. Ms. Scott stated that the Committee set a precedence with the lime green, and was very, very noticeable. Committee Member Sweeney stated that the t-shirt should not have a volunteer label or anything on it. It should have the City logo and a distinct color. Consensus was blaze orange. Motion made by Chair DeVine. seconded by Committee Member Pei} to purchase 30 (thirty) blaze oran2;e/sherbet t-shirts.with the back of the shirt remainin2; intact. Discussion ensued and Committee Member De Vine stated that prior to ordering, the total number of t-shirts needed to be determined. Committee Member Sweeney questioned the