5a 1997 February FestivalCITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
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Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
March 18, 1997
1997 February Festival Evaluation
MEMORANDUM
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
Snowball Open Golf Tournament
The Chanhassen Jaycees sponsored the event again this year. The course layout was good again
this year, however, participation was way down. The golf tournament seemed to be a good idea
but it just hasn't worked. Maybe the Jaycees would like to become involved in another way with
February Festival. I'll talk with them.
Food and Drink Concessions
For the second straight year, the Chanhassen Lions served and operated the food and drink. The
Lions had a super day selling out on many items. They were very pleased. They are definitely
interested in doing concessions again.
Bonfire
The bonfire this year was downsized from previous years and in my opinion worked out great.
The wood seemed dryer this year which produced a heartier fire.
S'more Cookout
The Chanhassen Boy Scouts sold s'more kits at the bonfire. They did okay and would be
interested in selling again next year. They also would be interested in selling bait on the ice next
year as another fund raiser.
Todd Hoffman
March 18, 1997
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Skating Rink
This year the skating rink was used more than any other year. Participants were having a great
time skating around the rink. They small effort required to plow the rink seems to pay off every
year.
Dog Sled Rides
The dog sled rides were extremely popular again this year. Bob Johnson from Cologne operated
the rides again this year. The city retained 15% of gross revenues which equaled $118. I was
happy with Bob and would ask him back.
Shuttle Service
Southwest Metro Transit provided the shuttle service again this year. Tom Junke is super
organized and arranges everything ahead of time so the shuttle operation is smooth every year.
With the 3 buses operating, they drove a total of 100 miles and transported 11487 passengers.
Ice Fishing Contest
The fishing contest was up from last year's totals: 541 adult tickets and 315 youth tickets were
sold for a total of 856. Four fish were caught this year- 1 bass and 3 perch. Lake Susan
continued for the fourth straight year to be very limiting in catching fish.
To increase participating, the contest and the rest of the activities will be moved to Lake Ann.
Historically, Lake Ann has been a better fishing lake which would hopefully increase our fish
totals.
General Comments
· Explore possibility of service organization taking over and running the ice fishing contest.
· Change locations from Lake Susan to Lake Ann.
· Keep contest time the same- 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
· Increase donations of door prized to lower the city's expenditures.
Look for additional ways to lower promotional budget.
1997 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
Revenue $3,336.00
101-145-4300
Deb Kind Design
Bloomberg Communications
Duane Martin
Minnesota Lawful Gambling
Sign Source
101-145-4130
Cabin Fever Sports
Fishing Prizes (cash)
Festival Foods - supplies
Target - supplies
101-145-4370
Mid America Printing
Southwest Publishing
Victoria Gazette
$1,298.71
$ 600.00
$ 400.00
$ 25.00
$ 19.17
$2,342.88
$1,660.00
$ 95.00
$ 33.76
$ 29.89
$1,818.65
$2,935.25
$ 787.80
$ 75.OO
$3,616.05
(projection)
Total Revenue:
Total Expense:
Balance:
$3,336.00
$7,777.58
-$4,441.58