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City Administrator Ulrich stated that we have two very successful church festivals in <br />town — maybe that Sunday they could have a service in the a.m. and do a music event. <br />Councilmember Elvig commented with regard to the volunteers that we have to be <br />careful with them — they do a good job. Maybe it time to sit with them and find out what <br />they need to support a larger event. <br />Mayor Ramsey asked what do you do to fill the time to keep people here. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that the Environmental/Business Expo this year was <br />phenomenal — maybe we should engage in more of that. <br />Mayor Ramsey mentioned Father Hennepin Days. <br />Mr. Ulrich stated that the City of Champlin sponsors things around the City — there are <br />boat races, contests, etc. — it gives everyone something to do. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he liked the idea of expanding Happy Days. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked if we would do that working with the existing group. <br />Councilmember Wise cautioned that we do not have a lot of time to get this going. <br />Councilmember Look stated a professional organization could do it. <br />Mayor Ramsey suggested maybe Council needs to have a few meetings with the <br />Committee and explain Council's ideas and offer our assistance. For this year we need to <br />"plug some holes ". We need to fill some time between the parade and the time the band <br />starts. Then we can plan for the following year to really ramp it up - make it a two -day <br />event — and add three Councilmembers to the committee. <br />Councilmembers Elvig, Look and Wise volunteered to be, on the committee for Happy <br />Days. <br />Mr. Ulrich offered that Ms. Hendricks would schedule a meeting. Mayor Ramsey stated <br />this committee will convey Council's wishes and ideas. <br />Councilmember Dehen inquired what could be done to push a boat launch. <br />Mr. Ulrich stated Ramsey does not have representatives on the County Park Board and <br />this is one issue. He suggested the County Park Board could be lobbied. <br />Councilmember Dehen felt that would be a great amenity for this event. We have Scouts <br />who could volunteer to make bark trails — we can put some concrete down — we can start <br />incrementally. <br />City Council Work Session — January 5, 2010 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />