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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes 04-08-09 <br /> <br />Solar Lighting <br /> <br />This item was tabled until either later in the meeting or the next scheduled meeting. <br /> <br />VI. UPDATES <br /> <br />Fete des Lacs 8K Run <br /> <br />Committee Member Branch discussed the information he had supplied to the committee regarding the <br />race. He said the course is set and scheduled to get certified this spring. Chairperson Seeley asked <br />whether it is important to be certified before the actual map is set. Committee Member Branch said no, <br />adjustments can be made later, if necessary. Chairperson Seeley reported she had volunteered at a race <br />in White Bear Lake the previous weekend and felt she had acquired valuable information. Runners at <br />the White Bear Lake Race appeared excited about an 8K in Centerville and were interested in seeing <br />the course map. The committee felt it was important to get the course map made available as soon as <br />possible. Committee Member Branch said he would get a detailed description from the certifier. <br />Committee Member Lee was asked to put a flier together and perhaps instead of using the logo, the <br />course map could be used on the flier. Vice-Chairperson Amundsen offered to help Committee <br />th <br />Member Lee with the flier as he has the graphic software. By May 15 Committee Member Branch <br />said the committee should run an ad in the Citizen and another in July. The one page fliers should be <br />passed out every where possible in July. <br /> <br />Committee Member Branch said he is confident that the planning of the race is on schedule, but is <br />concerned about attracting enough participants as there are 16 racing events scheduled in the area on <br />th <br />August 8. The 8K is listed on at least 4 race calendars, two of which participants can register on. The <br />committee discussed the registration information Chairperson Seeley acquired by volunteering at the <br />White Bear Race last weekend Committee Member Branch said he would like to use Sue Ryan for T- <br />Shirts as she has good quality and inexpensive pricing. Marketing opportunities were discussed, such <br />as approaching Target, the YMCA, Fairview Hugo Clinic, some of the bigger businesses for <br />sponsorship and advertising at the schools before the school year ends. Committee Member Branch <br />went over his preliminary budget numbers for the race. <br /> <br />Recruiting Volunteers (Fete des Lacs / Parade) <br /> <br />Both Chairperson Seeley and Committee Member Branch came up with lists of what they feel are <br />needed for volunteers. Using Police Reserves as traffic control was discussed. It was suggested North <br />Metro be contacted to possibly record the finish line. <br /> <br />The committee discussed the bags to be stuffed and given away to participants and had examples of <br />various bags. Creative Kids Child Care, as a sponsor, is willing to purchase more expensive bags as <br />they would have a lasting value and people would continue using them. Ms. Michelle Lakso stopped <br />by to talk to the committee about what they need for volunteers so she can pass the information on to <br />CERT volunteers <br /> <br />Park Signage <br /> <br /> <br />Vice-Chairperson Amundsen requested an overhead (aerial) map of Hidden Spring Park in order to <br />2 of 3 <br /> <br />