HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-07 Minutes • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
5:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet.
Present: Councilmembers Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff
present: Administrator Johnson. Absent: City Attorney Vierling.
II. Citv of Oak Park Heights - 150 Year Celebration:
Brief discussion was held on concerns with the organization of the 150
Anniversary Celebration. Mayor Beaudet addressed the possibility that it may be
difficult finding staff to work on a Saturday or Sunday for the event.
Councilmember McComber reported that all large parks in the city are
unavailable on August 18, 2007, the date planned for the event. Councilmember
Swenson suggested making Party in the Park on National Night Out larger rather
than having an anniversary celebration. Councilmember Doerr informed that
National Night Out is scheduled for August 7, 2007.
Mayor Beaudet informed the council that Wal -Mart will be donating $3,000.00 to
• be used for Party in the Park/150 Anniversary. Mayor Beaudet stated a band
could be hired for National Night Out with the donation from Wal -Mart. He
suggested booking two musical acts for National Night Out. Councilmember
Abrahamson suggested booking three musical acts. He suggested the Teddy Bear
Band play near the playground equipment while Artie Schaefer plays
simultaneously at the shelter. Mayor Beaudet stated that weather cannot be
guaranteed for the event.
Councilmember Abrahamson indicated that he would like the theme of an ice
cream social. Councilmember Swenson stated he would like to see ice cream
served like in the past rather than food at the event. Administrator Johnson
suggested the council contact Julie Johnson to see if she would help plan the
event. He stated that he does not think finding staff to put in time for the event
will be an issue.
Councilmember McComber asked Administrator Johnson to put this matter on the
Agenda for the May 8, 2007 City Council Meeting. She stated she will put
together a framework on the event.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
cancel the 150 Anniversary Celebration and instead have Party in the Park on
August 7, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Abrahamson
• clarified that end time of event should be later than 7:00 p.m. Mayor Beaudet
stated motion is amended to 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
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III. Adiournment.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
adjourn at 5:23 p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted, Approved as to nt and Fo ,
Jennifer Thoen David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary Mayor