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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> <br /> <br />Meeting Minutes July 2, 2008 <br /> <br />site. There are many small items that have not been resolved. Chairperson Seeley will do another walk <br />through and submit a list to Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer and copy Mr. Dallas Larson, City <br />Administrator and Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works Director. <br /> <br />2009 Fete des Lacs 8K Run <br /> <br />Committee Member Branch has been researching the potential for the Parks & Recreation Committee <br />to sponsor an 8K Run around Centerville Lake as part of 2009 Fete des Lacs. Originally looking at a <br />larger event of perhaps 1,000 entrants, Committee Member Branch’s research dictated setting sights <br />lower for the inaugural run at 250 entrants. The committee can help reduce costs in a couple of areas <br />such as promotions with the graphic design done by committee members. Committee Member <br />Branch’s draft budget is approximately $4,000 with this cost potentially being recouped with a $20 <br />entry fee and possibly by obtaining sponsors, though the sponsors may be more difficult to find with <br />the first annual run. Eventually the committee is hopeful that this will be a fund raiser for the Parks & <br />Recreation Committee. The reason this is coming to City Council at this time is to get preliminary <br />approval to be included in the Fete des Lacs budget so the committee can know whether to move <br />forward. There is a publication called ‘Running Minnesota’ which is published annually each fall by <br />the Minnesota Distance Running Association with all the following year’s Minnesota races included. <br />The information needs to be to the association some time in August to be included. This would be the <br />most complete form of advertising for the race. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Committee Member Branch, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to request <br />City Council consider budgeting $4,000-$5,000 for the 2009 Fete des Lacs 8K Run, to be <br />potentially recouped from entry fees and sponsors.All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br />Battle of the Bands/Boards – Ollie & Company <br /> <br />Committee Member Lee updated the committee on Battle of the Boards/Bands. There were only two <br />(2) bands involved in the Battle of the Bands, as three (3) bands cancelled prior to the event. The event <br />was well attended with approximately 50 participants in the Battle of the Boards. All the committee <br />members in attendance thought the event was a success. <br /> <br />Theft/Vandalism at Wheels Skate Park <br /> <br />There was some discussion as to the recent vandalism with graffiti at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. <br />Council Member Lee thought making an announcement about the vandalism at the Battle of the <br />Boards/Bands would be beneficial since so many community youth would be there and it was hoped <br />they could be encouraged to police themselves. There was no vandalism prior to the event, but graffiti <br />reoccurred shortly after. A backpack with a camera in it was stolen at the event and reported to the <br />police. Vice-Chairperson Amundsen reported there were kids climbing on the roof of the pavilion at <br />Hidden Spring Park as the picnic tables were removed off the cement which enable the kids to get onto <br />the roof. Ms. Stephan will request Public Works move the tables back under the pavilion. <br /> <br /> <br />VII. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Branch, <br />Amundsen to adjourn the July 2, 2008 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 8:25 p.m. All <br />in favor. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> <br />4 of 4 <br />