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Volunteer Recognition Banquet The Volunteer Recognition Banquet was held on Monday, April 29, 1996, at Majestic Oaks. There were in excess of 60 people attending. The total cost of the banquet, not including staff time for coordinating the event, was $1,274.92. These costs included invitations [postage and printing] dinner [meals, tax and gratuities] decorations, and door prizes. This amount was provided from the 1996 Council Contingency through a budget amendment. 1996 Tree Sale The 1996 Tree Sale [22nd annual] minus the Environmental Expo, was held on Saturday, May 4, 1996, in the parking lot at Ramsey Elementary School. For a change, the weather was spectacular - not rain or snow as in past years. The vendors felt that plant sales were reasonable to good and indicated interest in returning for this event next year. As in past years, seedlings provided by the Department of Natural Resources [DNR] were distributed free of charge. Approximately 1,200 seedlings, comprised of white spruce, norway pine, yellow birch and tamaracks, were given away to residents The City realized the donation of a number of trees from vendors participating in the event. These donated plant materials have been planted in and around the municipal campus and consist of red diamond plum, sugar maple, butternut, river birch, mugho pine, bur oak, prairie fire apple, royal red maple and gingko. Costs incurred in conjunction with this event was comprised solely of staff time preparing and hosting the event. The total staff time incurred on the day of the event amounted to approximately $150.00. 1996 Becky Weiss Memorial Bike Road-co The sixth annual Becky Weiss Memorial Bike Road-eo was held on Saturday, May 4, 1996, at the Municipal Center. As in recent years, this event was a big success with 400 children participating and more parents observing. The weather, which threatened to be wet, turned out to be wonderful with sunny skies and a light breeze. There were numerous donations including cash and prizes from a variety of individuals and organizations. Prizes included a variety of items for "door-prizes", 12 bicycles, and the annual tickets to a Twins game. The event started with a cash balance of $3,676.50. Donations and registrations for the 1996 event totaled $6,094.55 [which includes $1,000 from the Lions] and expenditures were approximately $6,694.51 [two billings not yet received]. The anticipated carry forward balance for 1997 will be approximately $3,076.54.