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<br /> <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Mayor Keis and Members of City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator <br /> <br />DATE: January 6, 201 <br /> <br />RE: 2017 Canadian Days Fireworks <br /> <br />RES Pyrotechnics stopped in this week to discuss the fireworks contract for Canadian Days. <br />Currently, we spend $5,500 a year on this display with Canadian Days paying $1,000 of that amount. <br />We recently increased the expenditure for this display by $500. However, we had been at $5,000 for <br />many years. Given inflation eats away at that number, I thought it may be appropriate to see if you <br />are comfortable with that number, or if you think we should increase it a bit to make the show even <br />higher quality. Please note that neither Canadian Days nor RES asked me to present this question to <br />you. <br />I asked RES what other cities were spending on displays. Here is a quick summary of that <br />information: <br />• Apple Valley - $25,000 <br />• Eden Prairie - $25,000 <br />• Anoka - $12,000 <br />• Maple Grove - $12,000 <br />• Hudson - $14,000 <br />• Woodbury - $7,500 <br />• Oakdale - $7,500 <br />• Slice of Shoreview – Two Shows – One at $3,000 and one at $5,000 <br />• Champlain - $7,000 <br />• White Bear Township - $5,200 <br />Our fireworks program has been well received by those in attendance. RES told me that by increasing <br />the cost, we could have a more intense display through-out the 15 minute program or a greater grand <br />finale. He felt a $1,000 increase would make a very noticeable difference. <br />Staff is looking for your direction as to whether or not you feel any increase in expense is warranted. <br />This money comes from the 10% Gambling Fund. Based on your decision, we will have a contract <br />prepared at the desired amount. <br />Cc: Sue Nelson, Canadian Days