7a. Tree Lighting Evaluation MEMORANDUM
TO: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
CITY FROM: Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor 1
CI1ANHASSE DATE: December 11, 2012
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147 SUBJ: 2012 Tree Lighting Evaluation
Chanhassen, MN 55317
This year's Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 1 from 5:00 -
Administration 6:00 p.m. Mayor Furlong and a local family sponsored by Beyond the Yellow
Phone: 952.2271100 Ribbon, "flipped the switch" illuminating City Center Park. We had an excellent
Fax: 952.2271110 turnout, with over 500 people in attendance. This is a wonderful holiday celebration
that many people enjoy on an annual basis.
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.2271180
Fax: 952.2271190 Refreshments
Buy Chanhassen representatives Vernelle Clayton and Joe Scott were responsible for
Engineering obtaining food and drink donations from the business community. The contributing
Phone: 952.2271160 organizations were: Byerly's, Caribou Coffee, Cub Foods, KleinBank, and Market
Fax: 952.2271170 Square.
Finance Bonfire
Phone: 952.2271140
Fax: 952.2271110 The Park Maintenance staff set up a wonderful, warm bonfire for all to enjoy. We
had above average temperatures this year, but the fire continues to be a nice
Park & Recreation component to this outdoor winter event.
Phone: 952.2271120
Fax: 952.2271110 Santa Claus
The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center arranged for a visit by Santa
Recreation Center Claus and one of his elves and reindeer. Santa arrived by fire truck with flashing
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952,2271400 lights and sirens! He entertained the crowd, passed out candy canes, and posed for
Fax: 952.2271404 pictures. Mark Halla of The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center has been
a great sponsor of this event, and is already looking forward to helping out next year.
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.2271130 Carolers
Fax: 952.2271110 Living Christ Lutheran Church of Chanhassen provided a group of about 15 carolers
for the event. They were excited to be a part of this celebration and are already
Public Works looking forward to helping out again next year.
7901 Park Place
Phone: 952.2271300 Gingerbread House Display
Fax: 952.2271310 The entries for the 4 Annual Gingerbread House Contest were on display at the
event. Three winners were declared —Most Creative, Most Difficult, and People's
Senior Center Choice, which was determined by the public on the City's facebook page. Thanks to
Phone: 952.2271125
Fax: 952.2271110 Chapel Hill Academy for assisting with the displays and prizes.
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
2012 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Expense Report
Revenue:
Gingerbread House Contest: Registrations $ 20.00
TOTAL: $ 20.00
Expenditures:
Advertising $ 96.10
Candy canes $ 29.93
Party City $ 8.51
TOTAL: $ 134.54
Total Revenue: $ 20.00
Total Expenditures: $ 134.54
($ 114.54)
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