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MEMORANDUM
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Todd Hoftinan, Park and Recreation Director
Tracy K. Petersen, Recreation Superviso&)
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FROM:
DATE:
February 1,2000
SUBJ:
2000 4th of July Fireworks
At the January 25, 2000 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the
Commission made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the
contract for Melrose Pyrotechnics for July 4, 2000 fireworks display in the
amount of $20,000. The motion passed unanimously.
City staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission were pleased with the
fireworks show provided by Melrose Pyrotechnics at the 1999 Fourth of July
Celebration. City staff is comfortable with the Melrose staff, their safety
standards and their reputation of providing a quality product. The cost of the
fireworks display($20,000) was approved in the 2000 budget and is included in
the Recreation Programs general fund.
An overview of the Melrose Pyrotechnics proposal is enclosed for your review.
RECOMMENDATION
City staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend to the City
Council that they approve the contract for Melrose Pyrotechnics for July 4, 2000
fireworks display in the amount of $20,000.
MELROSE PYROTECHNICS. INC.
132155 BRADLEY BLVD.
BECKER, MN 515308
T 812.281.2793 800.771.797$
FeI2.281.279S 800.7715.7976
January 31,2000
Tracy Petersen
690 City Center Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Here is an overvieÆ'Qfthe fire~orks display we have planned festivi~~;rI hope
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Melrose prides itself on the size and vllriéiy of materials in itšinventory. We stock one
of the most diverse inventories in thecöuntry. Our inventqry even boastsinfematîonal
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products made. ~xclusively for Meliose. This exclusive product makes olJ '.'inventory
unique and our shows one-of-a-lånd. . . .. .'. .
Should you have any questions 0rconcems, please feelftee to contl\cÙpe in the
any time. .'_
Sincerely,
MELROSE PYROTECHNICS, INC.
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