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- _ __ . _ _ _ _ _ <br /> __ _ <br /> Chair DeVine requested comment on the submitted duties and responsibilities Committee <br /> Members volunteered for. Discussion ensued in regaxds to contacting 'several fireworks <br /> display firms and the need for relocating same due to the Hunter's Crossing <br /> Development. Several suggestions were made for altemative sites for setting off the <br /> fireworks, such as The Anoka County Rice Creek Regional Park or over Centerville <br /> Lake. The space needed and weather conditions will determine the location, however, <br /> keeping it close to Laurie LaMotte Park for convenience and keeping the events together <br /> was suggested. <br /> Committee Member Sweeney questioned the procedure for obtaining volunteers last year. <br /> Chair DeVine felt that word of mouth was probably the best avenue, however, <br /> advertisements for volunteers were placed on the cable channel, newsletters, and <br /> newspapers. Chair DeVine strongly advised against same. Committee Member Sweeney <br /> questioned the date of the festival. Chair DeVine stated that the date had been <br /> determined for the first weekend in August. Chair DeVine suggested sending volunteers <br /> a reminder postcard prior to the event. Chair DeVine stated his willingness to assist in <br /> obtaining volunteers. <br /> The item of Main Stage Events was brought up. Discussion ensued regarding the Awards I ' <br /> Ceremony for the parade and a 1:00 p.m. time slot. Committee Member Sweeney <br /> suggested an announcement be made in regards to the winners of parade awards <br /> immediately prior to the dance. Chair DeVine stated that he had suggestions for ' <br /> activities to take place on Thursday and Sunday and felt that these arrangements could be <br /> made nearer to the event. Chair DeVine felt that additional advertisement and a larger ' <br /> event list would draw a larger crowd than last year. Committee Member Thi11 suggested I <br /> that speakers be installed throughout the park. Committee Member Sweeney stated that � <br /> if a concession stand were constructed prior to the event, the concession stand should <br /> have the capability to provide same. I <br /> Committee Member Peil questioned the recipients of last years donation letters. Chair I <br /> DeVine suggested that Committee Member Peil contact Mr. March in regards to this <br /> letter. Chair DeVine stated that the majoriry of the letters were sent to businesses. <br /> Discussion ensued in regards to button prices and accountability of the buttons. Chair <br /> DeVine questioned Committee Member Sweeney's willingness to participate in handling <br /> rubbish removal and electricity. <br /> � A three (3) minute recess was taken by members. Chair DeVine reconvened the meeting. <br /> I Electrical Insta.11ation — Laurie La.Motte Park <br /> Chair DeVine reported that this item was discussed at the previous Council Meeting and <br /> Council seemed receptive to the idea and requested that City Engineer, Tom Peterson <br /> review same and forward suggestions to the Parks and Recreation Committee in February <br /> � when Council would be in attendance. Chair DeVine encouraged Committee Members <br /> attendance of the meeting. Chair DeVine stated that several individuals; including <br /> himself, Paul Palzer, Tom Peterson and Jim March would be surveying the Paxk on <br /> Thursday to ascertain electrical needs. Committee Member Sweeney stated that lighting <br /> and scoreboard items had previously been discussed by Council. <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />