1a. 2006 Tree Lighting Ceremony Evaluation
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
Nate Rosa, Recreation Supervisor N~
FROM:
DA TE:
December 4, 2006
SUBJ:
Tree Lighting Evaluation
This year's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 2
from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Mayor Furlong officially flipped the switch for the tree and
City Center Park at 5:30 p.m. It is estimated that there were 75 people in
attendance at the event and cold weather was the cause of lower numbers than
preVIOUS years.
Refreshments
Nancy Lipinski was responsible for obtaining donations of food, drink, and
entertainment from local organizations in the community. The contributing
organizations were: Byerly's, Cub Foods, Culvers, Bethel Fellowship,
Community Bank of Chanhassen, The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden
Center, Chanhas$en Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, General
Mills- Chanhassen,Culvers, and the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. The City
purchased candy canes for the young children in attendance. All refreshments
were served in City Center Park.
Bonfire
The Parks staff set up it wonderful, warm bonfire area for all to enjoy. The
bonfire was definitely a nice component to have at the event since it was quite
chilly that night.
Santa Claus
The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center provided staff to play Santa
and one of his elves. They did a nice job with the young children. They arrived
by fire truck with flashing lights and sirens! They entertained the crowd and
passed out candy canes. Mark Halla of The Mustard Seed Landscaping and
Garden Center is already looking forward to helping out again next year.
Other Comments
With the event being attended by so many kids, I would recommend that all
components of the event be kept simple and short. Overall, I think the event went
very well and that continuing with similar activities would be appropriate for next
year.
The City of Chanhassen . A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
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2006 HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY
EXPENSE REPORT
Expenses:
Advertising
Paper Warehouse/table covers/candy canes
Amount:
$ 138.61
$ 31.83
Total Expenses
$170.44