040284 PK MIN Festival of ParksCITY OF SHOREWOOD
FESTIVAL OF PARKS MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1984
M I N U T E S
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
6:30 P.M.
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Carl at 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Gary Carl; Park Commissioners Gordy Lindstrom, Roger Stein,
Marty Jakel, Mari Kooi, Ron Kramer, George Cranbrook, Lonnie Cousins.
ENVELOPES
Chairman Carl handed out envelopes for every activity, asking that these be returned
after the Festival with all information from this year to be used to simplify
matters next year.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Chairman Carl also read a job description to those present, to be typed by staff
and mailed to all involved. He emphasized the fact that all activities should be
finalized by May 15th and any that are not totally completed by June 1st will be
dropped.
REPORTS
Balloon Rides - Ron Kramer
Ron has been in touch with several different people and things look favorable.
He has checked on the insurance coverage in each instance. He will draft a
letter and give to staff to type on City letterhead.
Advertising - Lonnie Cousins
Lonnie talked to Sue Berg (474 -4545) from the bookstore in Excelsior. The Chamber
of Commerce is paying for advertising Excelsior's "Art Fair" and she will
include the Festival.
Softball - George Cranbrook
George will contact Jim Jones about keeping Cathcart and Freeman Fields open
June 23rd. He thought having more teams involved this year would be a good idea.
Volleyball - Ron Kramer
This depends on space - Ron will bring two sets, possibly set up one to start
with - these are for fun only - no contests.
Tractor -Mower Races - Ron Kramer
Tractor - mowers - blades removed - possibly pushing the big earth ball, one tractor
at a time, through a slalom course.
Bingo - Lannie George, Tonka Mens Club
Lannie will be present at the next meeting. The Mens Club asks that we provide
the prizes for Bingo.
FESITIVAL OF PARKS MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1984
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Reports - continued
Bessie Bingo - Bill Keeler
Bill will handle above.
Kid's Games - Roger Stein
Roger is all set.
Classic Cars
It sounds like we will have a classic car display.
Parking - Ron Kramer
Ron will check with Country Club on parking.
EVENTS - TIME
Chairman Carl asks that you check with him first on this, then see Mari Kooi
about advertising.
FINANCE DIRECTOR - CAROL BUTTERFIELD
Carol will be the Finance Director. Check with her if you need money for anything.
i s PRIZES /DONATIONS - CON SCHMID /SUE NICCUM
Con will contact Steve Frazier to see if he might also be interested in helping
in this area. Con and Sue will work on a list.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Sue Niccum
Deputy Clerk
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