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City Council Minutes Page 9 <br /> October 15,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Ms. Wingard said to sustain a community event community groups need to collaborate. <br /> Community groups also serve as advertising for the event. The goal is to have Elk RiverFest <br /> be city driven but have collaboration from different organizations. <br /> Mr. Benoit added, for example, maybe an organization takes over one of the events such as <br /> the slow bike race or sponsors different elements. <br /> Councilmember Wagner agreed that the new set up makes a lot of sense. She does not have <br /> a preference on the night the fireworks are held but wonders if residents or the police have a <br /> preference. She clarified the goal is to break even and not make money on the event. <br /> Mr. Benoit mentioned that, since they have more time to plan the 2019 event, they have <br /> come up with sponsorship levels. <br /> Mr. Dalton added there are already people coming to them wanting to get on board. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated if the event eventually made money,the surplus would be set aside for <br /> future events. Ideally, future events would eventually cover the cost of the fireworks as well. <br /> Mr. Hecker mentioned it was easier for the fireworks vendor to find staff to work after the <br /> 4th of July. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he liked the layout of the event and how it flows. <br /> Mr. Hecker mentioned that the layout was based on feedback from staff. <br /> Council consensus was for the event to be held the first Saturday in July. <br /> Councilmember Olsen heard positive comments from people who do not typically attend <br /> the Thursday night concerts. <br /> Councilmember Wagner said they may want to consider shuttles in the future to cut down <br /> on parking concerns. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if there was a backup plan if it rains. <br /> Mr. Hecker responded there would be a rain out date for the fireworks. The band could use <br /> the school auditorium. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard recommended developing a contingency plan in case of <br /> inclement weather. <br /> Councilmember Wagner added Parks and Recreation had done a great job planning the 2018 <br /> event considering the short time frame. <br /> 9.3 Student of the Month Program <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report. Councilmember Wagner had introduced the idea of <br /> starting a Student of the Month program similar to the Volunteer of the Month recognized <br /> P 0 W I R I U 9 Y <br /> otm§A UREI <br />