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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> <br /> Meeting Minutes May 7, 2008 <br /> <br />Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, to <br />approve the April 2, 2008 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes as is. All in favor. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br />V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> <br />Proposal to Sponsor a Walk/Run Around Centerville Lake for the Purpose of Stimulating <br />Community Awareness in Centerville’s Recreation Opportunities, Supporting Centerville <br />Businesses and Raising Parks & Recreation Funding <br /> <br />Committee Member Branch submitted a proposal to the committee to consider sponsoring a run around <br />Centerville Lake possibly in conjunction with Fete des Lacs as a fund raiser for the Parks & Recreation <br />Committee. Committee Member Branch has done some preliminary research and because there is a lot <br />of organization and planning involved, this would be an event for 2009, possibly during Fete des Lacs. <br />The committee discussed the plan and was unanimously in favor of proceeding with the research to see <br />what would be involved. Funding will be required up front, but should be able to be recouped with the <br />run itself. Committee Member Branch will contact running organizations to determine how to proceed <br />and report back to the committee. Eventually a subcommittee will be formed. <br /> <br />Potential Summer Music Program in Centerville Submitted by Mr. Fred Bailey <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Bailey sent information to the committee regardingtwo music groups he is involved with that are <br />active in the Twin City Metro area and would be interested in participating in any Centerville summer <br />music programs. Mr. Bailey’s descriptions of the groups are as follows: <br /> <br />1) The Men In Black acappella vocal group (5 men). We do an eclectic mix of doo-wop, early rock and <br />spirituals. We have performed publicly for more than 15 years. Our local performances include: Como <br />Park Pavilion, Como Park Conservatory, Hazelden and numerous other public and private events <br />throughout the north metro area. We have a demo CD that we would be pleased to send. <br /> <br />2) The White Bear Big Band: a 17 piece big band with a full repertoire of swing and jazz standard. We <br />have performed for numerous public and private events in the north metro area. Our appearances <br />have included regular Swing Dance performances at the NE Family YMCA, spring dances for the <br />White Bear Lake Historical Society and private parties for retirees groups. We would be happy to <br />provide references. <br /> <br />While the committee has discussed offering a variety of music in the parks and are excited with the <br />idea, they do not feel they have the time or the ability to take on another project this year. Hidden <br />Spring and Tracie McBride Memorial Parks are still in various stages of renovation, CSAH 14 will be <br />under construction, and the event the committee is currently working on is the Battle of the <br />Bands/Battle of the Boards for both June and Fete des Lacs. The committee would like to revisit this <br /> <br />next winter and possibly use Mr. Bailey’s band(s) in conjunction with the Fete des Lacs Run in 2009. <br /> <br /> <br />Ollie & Company, June Event Planning <br /> <br />Committee Member Lee designed the flyer for the event and distributed copies at the Centennial High <br />School. The same design will be used for the T-shirts which will be done in black and white. Colored <br />4 of 6 <br /> <br />