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City Council Minutes <br />October 15, 2018 <br />Page 9 <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 />NATURE <br />