4a 2004 Feb Festival Evaluation EITYOF
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
FROM:
Corey Hoen, Recreation Supervisor ~,P/'/,,{x...--
DATE:
February 18, 2004
SUB J:
2004 February Festival Evaluation
Food and Drink Concessions
The Chanhassen Lions served and operated the concessions again at this year's
festival. With the mild weather, the Lions had a great day of selling items. I
would invite them back to next year's festival if they are interested.
Bonfire
Even though the weather was fairly warm, the bonfire was still used quite
consistently throughout the day. I would recommend continuing this activity for
next year.
S'more Cookout/Bait Sale
The Chanhassen Boy Scouts sold s'more kits and bait again at this year's festival.
They were extremely successful in the selling of both of these items. I would
recommend inviting them back to next year' s festival if they are interested.
Skating Rink
The park maintenance staff did a nice job in creating a skating rink for
participants to use. It is a nice family activity to offer and it is an added event for
the kids to participate in. I would recommend that we continue to provide the rink
for future festivals.
Sliding Hill
The sliding hill was pretty popular this year. Again, it is a great activity to have
in addition to the fishing contest. I would recommend that the sliding hill be
incorporated into next year's Feb Fest.
Medallion Hunt
The Friends of the Library developed the clues for this year's medallion hunt.
The clues were given out the week leading up to Feb Fest, with the final clue
given out on Sunday, February 8. I would recommend that we continue the
Medallion Hunt in the same capacity next year as it gets the community more
involved.
The City of Chanhassen · A gro'~tng cornmur%, with clean lakes quality schools a ct;arming dovvr]tc,~,,n, thriving businesses windirg trails and beautiful parks A gx,,at place to live work and play
Mr. Jerry Ruegemer
February I8, 2004
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Ice Fishing Contest
A total of 1,032 tickets were sold for the contest--224 tickets were sold through
advance sales and 808 were sold the day of the event. Ticket sales were up by
34 tickets from 2003. The contest went smoothly and there were a lot of fish
caught!
General Comments/Suggestions
> We labeled the door prizes on the master list with a number that
corresponds with the prize (gl, #2, etc.). This made it easier for prize
board volunteers to disperse prizes.
> Continue announcing door prize winners by both their name and by their
ticket number. A lot of people don't pay attention to their ticket number.
This helps alleviate all the congestion in front of the prize board after the
contest.
> Continue putting a black mark on the back of each winning door-prize
ticket. This makes it a lot easier to find any unclaimed winners.