1b. 2010 Tree Lighting Evaluation MEMORANDUM
TO: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
CITY FROM: John W. Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor i/5
CHANHASSEN DATE: December 14, 2010
7700 Market Boulevard SUBJ: 2010 Tree Lighting Evaluation
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
This year's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 4
from 5:00 -6:00 p.m. Mayor Furlong and friends officially "flipped the switch"
Administration illuminating City Center Park at 5:20 p.m. We had a very good turnout with
Phone: 952.227 1100 approximately 200 people in attendance. This is a wonderful holiday celebration
Fax: 952.2271110 that will be continued.
Building Inspections Refreshments
Phone: 952.227 1180
Fax: 952.227.1190 Nancy J. Lipinski from Lipinski Accounting & Tax Services, LLC was responsible
for obtaining food and drink donations from the business community. Nancy has
Engineering been assisting with this event for over ten years. The contributing organizations
Phone: 952.227 1160 were: Byerly's, Cub Foods, Caribou Coffee, Community Bank of Chanhassen, The
Fax: 952.227 1170 Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center, and the Chanhassen Business
Finance Council. The city purchased candy canes for the children. All refreshments were
Phone: 952.227 1140 served in City Center Park Plaza.
Fax: 952.227,1110
Bonfire
Park &Recreation The park maintenance staff set up a wonderful, warm bonfire for all to enjoy. This
Phone: 952.227 1120 is definitely a nice component to this outdoor winter event.
Fax: 952.227 1110
Recreation Center Santa Claus
2310 Coulter Boulevard The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center arranged for a visit by Santa and
Phone: 952.227 1400 one of his elves. They continue to do a nice job with the young children. Once
Fax: 952.227 1404 again Santa arrived by fire truck with flashing lights and sirens! Santa entertained
the crowd, passed out candy canes, and posed for pictures. They also provided a live
Planning & reindeer, which was a huge hit. Mark Halla of The Mustard Seed Landscaping and
Natural Resources Garden Center is already looking forward to helping out next year.
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Carolers
Public Works Living Christ Lutheran Church of Chanhassen provided a group of carolers at the
1591 Park Road event. They were excited to be a part of this celebration and are already looking
Phone: 952.227 1300 forward to helping out again next year.
Fax: 952.227 1310
Senior Center Gingerbread House Display
Phone: 952.227 1125 The entries for the 2 Annual Gingerbread Display Contest were on display in the
Fax: 952.227 1110 Senior Center. Two winners were declared —Most Creative and Most Difficult. This
is a nice addition to the celebration and many people enjoyed the displays. I would
Web Site recommend continuing this component in the future.
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
2010 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
EXPENSE REPORT
Expenses: Amount:
Advertising $ 144.00
Candy canes $ 11.90
Total Expenses $155.90
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