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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5 - Centennial Committee Report & Lakefront Days AGENDA NUMBER: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: HERITAGE 1891 COMMUNITY 1991 C{9J.5f) .h/' 2Q91 5 KAY SCHMUDLACH, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER PRESENT CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE PROGRESS REPORT AND LAKE FRONT DAYS RESULTS SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 The Centennial Committee was created by the City Council on November 7, 1988. Since its organizational meeting on January 30, 1989, the committee has made significant l?rogress on providing an excellent array of actl.vities to celebrate our community'S looth birthday. This agenda item has been prepared to update the city Council on the committee's progress and to report the financial status of the committee's fund raising efforts. The Centennial Committee set out to plan and implement community activities to celebrate the Centennial. Through the great participation of over 25 residents, the committee processed many proposed activities. The activities, although not definite, have been grouped into four seasonal events. Subcommittees were formed to plan for each of the four events. In addition to the preparations for the 1991 activities, the Centennial Committee has spent a great deal of time trying to raise funds to support the proposed 1991 activities. The goal of the committee is to raise $10,000 in order to provide most, if not all, of the 1991 activities free of charge. The events and activities planned are described in the brochure recently printed for Centennial promotion (see attached). Highlights of the activities include a Senior citizen Coronation in February, an all class 4629 Dakota 51. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 RECOMMENDATION: school reunion in June, a first class Lakefront Da~s with a circus and parade, and a December Chrl.stmas celebration with a variety show. Committee Sale, the and the Fund raisers for the Centennial included the May Community Garage 4th of July concession sales, Lakefront Days community festival. The Centennial Committee also continues to generate funds through T-shirt sales, and the montage sales. Attached is a summary of the revenues generated as a result of each of the above mentioned fund raising activities. Members of the Centennial Committee will be at the city council meeting to make a brief presentation and answer questions on proposed centennial activities. Staff placed this on the agenda to inform the City Council of the progress of the Centennial Committee. No action required. CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE BALANCE SHEET SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 Beginning Balance 1/30/89 Revenue 1/30/89 - 9/4/90 Memorabilia Montage (Ads + Sales) *Festivals Parade Miscellaneous TOTAL Expenses 1/30/89 - 9/4/90 Memorabilia Montage Festivals Parade Miscellaneous TOTAL Ending Balance 9/4/90 $ 000.00 $ 1,644.50 $ 4,850.00 $12,803.78 $ 3,260.00 ~ 32.15 22,590.43 $ $ $ $ 3,151. 97 ~ 47.82 15,840.81 4,243.93 822.72 7,574.37 $ 6,749.62 *Please note festival revenue memorabilia sales during the The estimated revenue for 1989 Lakefront Days Festival May 13, 1990 Community Garage Sale - July 4, 1990 Celebration - 1990 Lakefront Days Festival - includes the revenue generated for day of the festival. each 1990 festival is as follows: $ 470.00 $ 400.00 $ 450.00 $3,910.00