H-4a. Tree Lighting Ceremony EvaluationCITY OF C HANHASSE N tl
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
FROM: Katie Favro, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: December 131 2016
SUBJ: 2016 Tree Lighting Ceremony
This year's Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 3 from 5:00 — 6:00pm.
Mayor Laufenburger and members from the Fire Fighter memorial, Doug and Denise Foote,
Troon Dowds, Joe Brennan and Fire Chief Don Johnson, "flipped the switch" illuminating City
Center Park. We had an excellent turnout, with over 400 people in attendance. This is a
wonderful holiday celebration that many people enjoy.
Refreshments
Buy Chanhassen representative Vernelle Clayton coordinated food and drink donations from the
business community. The contributing organizations were: Byerly's, Caribou Coffee, Cub Foods,
and KleinBank.
Bonfire
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 component to this outdoor
winter event.
Santa Claus
The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center arranged for a visit by Santa Claus and one
of his elves and reindeer. Santa appeared out of his workshop, which was built by Park
Maintenance. He entertained the crowd, passed out candy canes, and posed for pictures. Mark
Halla of the Mustard Seed and Landscaping Carden Center has been a great sponsor, and is
already looking forward to helping out at next year's event!
Carolers
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 looking forward to
caroling again next year.
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Gingerbread House Display
The entries for the 8' Annual Gingerbread House Contest were on display at the event. Three
winners were declared — Most Creative, Most Difficult and an Honorable Mention.
Toys -for- Tots
New for 2016 was a Toys -for -Tots drop off site provided by SouthWest Transit. Each person
who donated a toy was put in a drawing to win a $100 Gift Certificate from the SouthWest
transit. They provided staff and a light up trolley for this event.
2016 Tree lighting Ceremony
Revenue/ Expense Report
Revenue:
Gingerbread House Contest: Registration
Expenditures:
Advertising (estimate)
Candy Canes
Party City of Chanhassen
Merlin's Ace Hardware
Jo -Ann Fabric
TOTAL:
TOTAL:
Total Revenue:
Total Expenditures:
$ 30.00
$ 30.00
$250.00
$ 34.26
$ 13.83
$ 29.95
$ 11.98
$340.02
$30.00
$340.02
($310.02)