2b. 2011 Tree Lighting Evaluation MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director a 6
CITY FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
CHANHASSEN DATE: December 13, 2011 /1R
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147 SUBJ: 2011 Tree Lighting Evaluation
Chanhassen, MN 55317
This year's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 3
Administration from 5:00 -6:00 p.m. Mayor Furlong and friends officially "flipped the switch"
Phone: 952.227.1100 illuminating City Center Park. We had a very good turnout with approximately 350
Fax: 952.227.1110 people in attendance. This is a wonderful holiday celebration that will be continued.
Building Inspections Refreshments
Phone: 952.227.1180 Buy Chanhassen representatives Vernelle Clayton and Joe Scott were responsible for
Fax: 952.227.1190 7.1190
obtaining food and drink donations from the business community. The contributing
Engineering organizations were: Byerly's, Cub Foods, Caribou Coffee, Community Bank of
Phone: 952.227.1160 Chanhassen, and The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center. The city
Fax: 952.227.1170 purchased candy canes for Santa to give to the children.
Finance Bonfire
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952227.1110 The park maintenance staff set up a wonderful, warm bonfire for all to enjoy. This
is definitely a nice component to this outdoor winter event.
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120 Santa Claus
Fax: 952.227.1110 The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center arranged for a visit by Santa and
one of his elves. They continue to do a nice job with the young children. Once
Recreation Center again Santa arrived by fire truck with flashing lights and sirens! Santa entertained
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400 the crowd, passed out candy canes, and posed for pictures. They also provided a live
Fax: 952.227.1404 reindeer, which was a huge hit. Mark Halla of The Mustard Seed Landscaping and
Garden Center is already looking forward to helping out next year.
Planning &
Natural Resources Carolers
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110 Living Christ Lutheran Church of Chanhassen provided a group of carolers at the
event. They were excited to be a part of this celebration and are already looking
Public Works forward to helping out again next year.
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.227.1300 Gingerbread House Display
Fax: 952.227.1310 The entries for the 3 Annual Gingerbread Display Contest were on display in the
Senior Center. Two winners were declared —Most Creative and Most Difficult. The
Senior Center Gingerbread House contest has been a fun addition to the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110 Thanks to Chapel Hill Academy for assisting with displays and contest. A total of 8
displays were entered in the contest.
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
2011 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
EXPENSE REPORT
Expenses: Amount:
Advertising $ 144.00
Candy canes $ 13.59
Party City $ 2.13
Total Expenses $159.72
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