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March 5, 200 I Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Meeting Minutes Metro Telecommunications Commission to place on the cable access channel. Mr. March stated that City Scope would be the show that would pertain to this item. Conunittee Member DeVine stated that advertising would take place in the LeJoumal, on the City's cable channel, flyers, and the City's web site. Mr. March stated that Mr. Schlavin is an acquaintance of the gentleman who delivers the Peach and for approximately $15 he would insert an 8 'l2 x 11 flyer in the paper. 11. Carnival Conunittee Member DeVine stated that there was nothing new to report on this item. Chair De Vine stated that Ms. Scott had several telephone numbers for carnival promoters. Ms. Scott contacted Sipp Shows out of White Bear Lake who were booked; however, they provided another company located out of Elk River. Chair DeVine stated that they are brand new and they would be in East Bethel, Rosemount and the Jackson County Fair. Chair DeVine also stated that if the Jackson County Fair were to be post- poned, the City would have a carnival; however, they would keep us in mind for next year. Mr. March questioned what they provided. Chair DeVine stated that the rides are new and that they had 9 - 10 rides. Discussion ensued regarding foregoing the profit from the carnival and the possibility of signing multiple year contracts. Mr. March suggested contacting them again to ascertain whether there was a signed contract for the Jackson County Fair. Chair DeVine questioned whether pony rides and the petting zoo should be brought back. Consensus was that the pony rides were not a big hit; however, providing some thing for the smaller children was needed. 12. Parade Conunittee Member Thill stated that the parade route, line-up and detour were submitted to Anoka County to receive a permit. Chair DeVine obtained same. Conunittee Member Thill also stated that a letter was forwarded to Officer Dave Frank, Centennial Lakes Police Department, requesting his attendance at the next meeting of the Committee. Conunittee Member Thill stated that individuals/groups have been calling in regards to the post cards already sent out. Chair DeVine questioned whether the parade sub- conunittee would be forwarding an additional mailing prior to the registration material. Committee Member Thill stated no, only one (1) post card is mailed with a subsequent registration packet several months before the parade. An additional mailing would be sent out prior to the parade. Conunittee Member Thill explained that the post card was mailed early to allow ample time for constructing a float utilizing the Festival's Beach Party theme. Chair DeVine questioned the amount of sheets included in the next mailing. Committee Member Thill stated that the mailing would contain two (2) 8 'l2 x 11 sheets of paper. The first sheet would contain the same information that was on the post card, and the second sheet would be the registration form. Chair DeVine questioned the budget for the parade. Committee Member Thill stated that the increase is due to additional bands that the Committee was unaware of in the previous year. Chair DeVine questioned the possibility of charging a fee to enter into the parade. Committee Member Thill stated that he was uncomfortable with charging individuals/groups to be in the parade. Committee Member Thill felt a build up of participants and spectators over several years was needed prior to charging an entrance fee.