Minutes - Council - 04/08/1975 - Special Meetings (3)

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SPECIAL CITY OF RAMSEY COUNCIL MEETING ON AIR SHOW April 8, 1975 The meeting was called to order at 5:25 p.m. by the Mayor, Mr. Cox. Present were Mr. Gorham, Mr. Reimann, Mr. Mickelson and Mrs. Oliphant. Also present were Mr. Richard Johnson, Mr. Kent Seibert of the airport and Mr. Jerich and Mr. Kempf of the Lions Club. When originally contacted by the Lions Club they indicated they were interested in working with them, that they would attempt to assist them as best they could. There was an indication they would prefer to handle the food. Next they turned to beer and that was the thrust of the effort on the part of the airport. -They felt it might work well to have a community picnic after the show with fireworks and that the Lions Club might have a carnival there for the children attending the show. Without the beer license, it becomes a losing effort on the part of the airport because of the costs of the show. It is too much of a gamble and they don't feel it is a fair situation and that the Lions Club haS taken an unfair stand. With two beer licenses, liability is a problem. Who can anyone in the crowd talk to about their problem? They would like to see the show stay here. Lastyear there was a net of $209.82 that went to the Rangers last year.. Last year's money went for lights at the airport. They had tried to establish a meeting with the Lions Club and have been unable to do so. Mr. Jerich said he would be willing to have a meeting with the airport people. Mr. Jerich said they would like to run a concession. The airport people can meet with them later in the week. Mrs. Oliphant feels the Lions Club is doing a very fine service for the community and feels the Rangers and Lions should get together. Mr. Johnson suggested after this everything should be in writing so there will not be any ques- tion about anything. Mr. Cox said last year the Lions Club did not get around to doing anything about this in time. Mr. Cox said he thought the air show is a terrific program. He doesn't feel our community is benefitted a great deal by it. He suggested a 25~ additional charge to be added to each ticket to be contributed for the parks and the police expense for the show in Ramsey. He wants a commitment to the Coun- cil within the next few days as to what can be worked out by the two organizations. Mr. Johnson suggested getting a carnival,hav- ing a family community picnic with fireworks as it is July ~th week- end. Last year $10,000 or $11,O00 went for the Ranger~ a non-profit organization activities and $12,000 and $7,000 were donated to other charitable activities. It was felt that certainly the home interest should have as much right to be considered as any other organization. They will try to get ~ogether before next Monday night's meeting. Mr. Cox said to keep in mind there is going to be another meet next year. Mr. Gorham moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Mr. Reimann. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. ~f~~s~ubmitted.