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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
Corey Hoen, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: July 20, 2004
SUB J:
2004 4th of July Evaluation
JULY 3rd
Kiddie Parade
With the rainy weather we had this year only 150 kids participated in this year's
Kiddie Parade. Marvin Puspoki and the playground staff coordinated the logistics
of the parade. They did an excellent job making sure the parade ran smoothly.
The Fire Department and the Carver County Sheriff's Department were of great
assistance in helping to ensure a safe route for all involved. Animal Cracker
Treats were handed out to all parade participants.
Business Fair
The Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair had 41 participants this year.
The Chamber had their own tent once again this year for the Business Fair, which
really worked well. I would definitely recommend they do the same for next year.
Kaptain Kirby Train Rides
This is a great event for our young kids and families! The kids seem to have a
wonderful time with this activity. I would recommend having the train rides
again next year.
Face Painting/Caricatures/Air Brush Tattooist
These are popular activities and continue to be a success at our celebration. The
City retained 20% of all sales with these activities. I would recommend
continuing these activities for next year.
Carnival Games
The carnival games were a huge hit! The playground staff along with some
volunteers operated the games. They did a wonderful job and were a huge asset
to our celebration.
The Medicine Show
This is an entertaining group to have intermingle with the business fair crowd
before the Street Dance. I would definitely invite them back next year.
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Water Wars
Considering the weather Water Wars was still busy. The City took in 20% of
their sales. I would recommend that we invite them back next year.
Speedway Racing
This attraction was once again extremely popular! There was a line around the
track right up until they closed down for the night. This is a great family event
and involves very little setup. The City took in 20% of their total sales. I would
invite them back next year if they were interested.
Food and Beer Garden
Overall, the food vendors had a successful night. I would suggest that we keep
the same number of food vendors for next year. The food selection seemed to be
adequate but I would look at adding some new selections for next year.
Street Dance
What a great performance! I think that everybody at the celebration enjoyed their
show. Once again we rented the staging for the band, which really seems to work
well. I would definitely recommend renting the stage again next year and
booking CBO.
JULY 4TM
Adult Fishing Contest
There were a total of 50 participants registered in this year's contest. Everyone
that participated seemed to have a good time. The entry fee for the contest was
$15. Every participant that registered also won a door prize. I would recommend
offering this event again next year, as it is a nice activity to offer our adult
population.
Kid's Fishing Contest
A total of 115 kids participated in this year's fishing festival. All kids received a
grab bag with fishing items. We also gave away trophies and other prizes to the
winner's of the largest fish, longest fish and smallest fish in two different age
categories.
Sand Sculpture Contest
There were some very creative entries this year! The contest was run and judged
by Marvin Puspoki and the playground staff. With the amount of time and energy
people put into their sculptures we should look at increasing the prizes for next
year. This is fun activity to add to the celebration and I would include it again in
next year's celebration.
Treasure Hunt
An adult found the medallion at about 12:15 a.m. after the fourth clue was given.
This is a fun and simple event and should be included in next year's celebration.
The clue's were organized by Gina Carlson she did a wonderful job putting the
clues together.
Fireworks
This year's fireworks were again contracted through Melrose Pyrotechnics. I
thought they put on an excellent display. The staff at Melrose continues to do a
great job coordinating all the logistics of the display. I would definitely look at
having Melrose Pyrotechnics do our show again next year.
Suggestions for 2005
1. Look at adding new and exciting activities.
2. Look at adding more family orientated games/activities.
3. Continue to block Audobon Rd. after the fireworks are complete this
allows us to keep traffic moving down to Galpin Blvd.
4. Make sure the lights under the concession building by the ball fields
get turned off during the fireworks.
5. Be sure to spray for mosquito's again next year at both City Center
Park and Lake Ann. We received several positive comments from
festival attendees. Coordinating and spraying with Metropolitan
Mosquito Control seemed to be well worth our efforts.
2004 4TH OF JULY
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
REVENUE
Food Vendors
Prize Board
Kids Games
T-Shirt Sales
Adult Fishing
Night Light Novelties
Maund Entertainment
Speedway Racing
Water Wars
EXPENDITURES
Sam's Club
Cabin Fever Sporting Goods
Target
Oriental Trading Company
County Market
Real Gem Jewelry & Awards
McDonalds
Gina Maria's Pizza
Andon
Travel Advisors
Oasis Market
Office Max
101-1613-4300
Melrose Pyrotechnics
Casablanca Orchestra
Promotional Sales (T-shirts)
Medicine Show Music
Kaptain Kirby Train Rides
Candyland Pony Service
Total
Total
Total
$1,820.00
$1,044.00
$ 583.00
$ 706.00
$ 75O.00
$ 300.00
$ 260.00
$ 100.00
$ 85.00
$ 5,648.00
$ 164.14
$ 631.99
$ 1,116.37
$ 149.89
$ 79.21
$ 109.70
$ 30.00
$ 93.97
$ 121.46
$ 150.00
$ 22.95
$ 9.57
$ 2,679.25
$21,000.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 2,707.65
$ 675.00
$ 450.00
$ 865.45
$29,698.10
101-1613-4340
Southwest Suburban Publishing
101-1613-4400
Imperial Porta-Thrones
$ 1,000.60
Total $ 1,000.60
(Invoice Pending)
101-1613-4410
Skyway Event Services
Festival Sound & Lighting
Total Expenditures
Total Revenue
BALANCE
Total
6,183.94
5oo.oo
$ 6,683.94
$40,061.89
$ 5,648.00
$-34,413.89