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MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Kim Stephan DATE: May 8, 2009 SUBJECT: Music in the Park Program The following excerpt is from the May 6, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes: Vice-Chairperson Amundsen has been in contact with both Mr. Fred Bailey (Banjo Bandits) and Ms. Kathy LaValle (Brady's Big Band and Jill & the Jacks) to confirm dates. Brady's Big Band is booked the month of July, but Jill & the Jacks are available the 7th and the 14th of July. Mr. Fred Bailey has committed to Tuesday July 21st at 7:00 p.m. The idea is to have July be the Month of Music in the Parks, each Tuesday night, but possibly go into August depending on the availability of Brady's Big Band. Having a band at Hidden Spring Park the Sunday of Fete des Lacs was also discussed as a possibility. The committee felt 4 or 5 bands could be offered to the community for $1,000. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen to recommend to City Council the approval of funds not to exceed $1,000 for the Parks & Recreation Music in the Parks Program for 2009. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Thefollowing excerpt is from the April], 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes: Ms. Kathi LaValle. Bradv's Di!!: Band for Centerville Music in the Park Ms. Kathi LaValle and Mr. Dean LaValle, Brady's Big Band, made an appearance to discuss the possibility of Brady's Big Band playing for the Committee's Music in the Park Program this summer. The committee had previously discussed this idea and Chairperson Seeley had listened to their music, but felt the fee was too high for the budget the committee was trying to work within. Ms. La Valle explained the pricing received for the Big Band was a bit high, saying that while they often get higher fees for some of the bigger park events or parties, they offer a reduced rate to City park events and Senior Center picnics as a community service. The La Valles are Centerville residents and the members are all from the local area and Ms. LaValle said to play in our own backyard (Centerville) would be an honor and they would play for any amount that the committee has in their budget. She asked the committee to please consider their band for a rate of $300, but know that we would accept any offer less than that as well, that would be extended. Chairperson Seeley said it was a very exciting to offer this type of program in our community and thanked the La Valles. Council Member Lee asked about power, how much space the band needed, and questioned whether it would be best at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park or at Hidden Spring Park? The pavilions at the parks are on a 26 x 26 pad, there is not electricity available at the Laurie LaMotte