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Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Tom Sagstetter- Conservation and Key Accounts <br /> John Dietz—Chair Manager <br /> Al Nadeau—Vice Chair <br /> Daryl Thompson—Trustee <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> June 16th, 2015 4.1 <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Vision Committee - 100th Anniversary Planning Update <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> • The event has been scheduled for Thursday, August 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. <br /> • Center Cut Meats has been selected as the food provider. There will be pulled pork,with <br /> sauces on the side,beans, pasta salad, and coleslaw. We are still exploring deserts, and <br /> snacks for the event in addition to the meal. The snacks will most likely be popcorn, <br /> cotton candy, and slushies. <br /> • ERMU and the County are finalizing the contract for the event. This will be a great <br /> venue and will save money and preparation time. The fairgrounds and buildings have <br /> tables on hand and simply need to be decorated which will safe considerable time and <br /> expense. <br /> • Community Education will participate and will provide entertainment for kids that will <br /> include a bouncy house, games, and activities. The Community Education insurance will <br /> provide coverage for their activities at this point <br /> • ERMU staff will provide tours of the diesel power plant and are working on a shuttle <br /> service to take them to the power plant and by water facilities. The water facilities will <br /> be highlighted on the drive or from the power plant,but guests will not be going inside <br /> the water tower or filter buildings. <br /> • The band Skitzo Fonik has been booked. They are band that plays a good mix of classic <br /> and new music. They are also able to play some of your favorite country tunes. They <br /> have two lead singers (one man and one woman)which will provide a wider range of <br /> diverse music and songs. The cost for the band, stage, and preparation is roughly$2,300. <br /> The contract is currently being finalized. <br /> • We are working with local businesses to sponsor different portions of this community <br /> celebration. <br /> • The marketing plan includes bill inserts that were mailed in May to save the date. There <br /> are also ads that are being run in The Current, The Connector, Resource Update, City of <br /> Elk River Parks and Recreation Activities and ERTV Channel 180. Information will be <br /> POWERED or <br /> Page 1 of 2 NATURE <br /> Reliable Public <br /> Power Provider P O W E R E D T O S E R V E <br /> 68 <br />