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MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />TO:. <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />RE: <br /> <br />F~bru~ry 17, 1994 <br /> <br />persons Interested in Ramsey% Environmental Exposition and Tree Sale <br /> <br />M~k Boos, Parks/Utilities Coordinator ,~x/~ ~ <br />Status of Expo and Tree Sale Planning <br /> <br />Thc following is [the consensus of the planning commince as of February 15, 1994. Participants <br />include Environr0cntal Expo Coordinator Paul Couture, Carol Khayettfi, Tom Miller and Ramsey <br />resident Bruce Bacon. <br /> <br /> · The 20th Annual Tree Sale and 6th Annual EnvironmentakExpo should be lean, mean, and <br /> green. T~at is, planning will focus (like a laser beam) on the basic elements that make the <br /> event a success; such as <br /> <br />a) Q~ality trees and shrubs at reasonable prices <br />b) Fr~e seedlings <br />c) E~terminmg Environmental Education <br />d) Practical and proper landscape and related education <br /> <br />· The Expo:will probably not include dancers, drummers, or special activities at the school. <br /> <br />· Minimal e~ffort will be expended to garner participation by groups not directly related to the <br /> Expo's ptffpose. Examples include the AEC booth, the Minnesota Archeolo~, Society, <br /> etc. Similarly, the provision of food, bake sale or otherwise, is not viewed as critical. <br /> <br />· For ease of participation, clean up, and logistical reasons, the Expo will probably be <br /> confined to the lower level and adjoining outdoor area. <br /> <br />An Arbor Day ceremony will not be planned unless City dignitaries or others desire one. <br /> <br />An inforg)al invitation to other city entities will be disseminated calling attention to <br />Ramqey's ~'wenfieth year in existence as a City and the 20th Annual Tree Sale. This seems <br />to be an Opportunity to share these anniversaries for enhancing community identity and <br />other coLt~nunity development initiatives. With or without partnerships or a special <br />celebratioh, T-sh/ns commemorating the above should be considered. <br /> <br />· Effort wi~ be expended in organizing a program for children. It is proposed that it be <br /> highly ma~naged so that parents can leave their children in a well-supervised environment to <br /> mingle, learn, and shop. <br /> <br /> <br />