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) ..1 TO: Parks and Recreation Committee Members FROM: Kim Stephan SUBJECT: Frozen Fete des Lacs 2005 DATE: December 30, 2004 Frozen Fete des Lacs 2005 The following memo was sent to City Council from the Economic Development Committee. The committee's recommendations were approved at the December 20, 2004 City Council Meeting. Mr. Paul Palzer and Mr. David Kapaun, representatives of the International Car Races on Ice made an appearance at the December 14, 2004 Economic Development Committee Meeting to discuss the Car Races on Ice and coordinate the event with Frozen Fete des Lacs. Mr. Palzer has contacted the appropriate people at Anoka Count)', the DNR and the Sheriffs Department. The committee discussed where the snowmobile trail comes onto the lake and what will need to be done in the event there is significant snow to ensure the safety of snowmobilers, racers and spectators. For the 2004 Car Races on Ice and Frozen Fete des Lacs the Public Works Staff helped plow the race track on Centerville Lake and made snow piles on the lake for the snow sculpture contest. The EDC and Ice Racing Association would request the same assistance for 2005 with the addition of plowing an ice skating rink on Centerville Lake and the use of the City ofCenterville's generator to light the ice skating rink for the Skate Night being held on Friday, February 18th. Motion was made by Committee Member Rehbine, seconded by Chairperson Burke to request Public Works Staff assist in preparation for Frozen Fete des Lacs/Car Races on Ice, with equipment and staff time. AU in favor. Motion passed unanimously. In 2004 the expenditures for Frozen Fete des Lacs were $2,200. Motion was made by Committee Member Rehbine, seconded by Chairperson Burke to recommend to City Council approving expenditures not to exceed $2,500 from the 2005 EnC Budget for costs associated with Frozen Fete des Lacs. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. FYI on Frozen Fete des Lacs Vice-Chairperson Smith has been in contact with Anoka County in regards to using the Anoka County Chain of Lakes Regional Park and is expecting a letter with approval for the use of the park, a bonfire and the horse drawn hayride. Anoka County will also plow the road, parking lot and trail if notified a few days prior to the event. Vice-Chairperson Smith also contacted Bunker Hills Stable regarding the rental of the horse drawn hayride and was given the same price quote as last year ($550) and tentatively scheduled the event for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005. The stable will send a contract which needs to be signed and returned with a $100 deposit, the balance to be paid at the event or shortly thereafter.