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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL AND <br />PARKS & RECREATION <br />MAY 28,1997 <br />was publicity and also that it was very low budget. Christensen said that someone had <br />written in the comments how popular the outdoor music program in Roseville was. <br />Bianchi said that they had discussed connecting with the middie school and high school <br />musical groups. She said that the kids would ]ike to play pubiicly and it would not have to <br />cost anything. Scalze asked if they have structured music programs during the summer <br />months. Bianchi replied that some do have summer sessions, but concerts could be <br />scheduled in late spring and early fall also. The Director asked if they play any local <br />public venues, such as Central Park in Roseville. Bianchi said that they just played at the <br />zoo, and Johnson said that they performed at the grade schools. Bianchi said that there <br />were also kids that had their own band and wanted a place to play. Morelan said he <br />thought that the Commission should pursue it. <br />Ables said that the Roseville Area Arts Council, on which she serves, will be sponsoring <br />events such as this. She said that they are working on refurbishing the theater in the <br />middle school to be used as a community theater, and that there will be more summer <br />events planned through the Arts Council. Ables also said that the Arts Council will be <br />holding fundraisers, and hopefully the City of Little Canada could put one on. The <br />Directar said that the Arts Council could offer support with publicity and performer <br />contacts for the Concerts in the Parks. <br />The Director said that the first obstacle to overcome would be funding. Johnson asked <br />about concessions as a possibility. Scalze asked if the Commission would like to plan <br />something for after the next newsletter comes out. Johnson suggested possibly after <br />Canadian Days, so they could advertise it there also, and possibly utilize the new shelter at <br />Spooner Park. <br />Scalze mentioned that it could take some time to get the program started, and that it took <br />Roseville some time even with a very visible location. Christensen said that they also have <br />some concerts that are still poorly attended, such as the three and four piece groups. <br />Johnson suggested discussing it at the next Commission meeting. Ables said that they <br />should concentrate on the funding. Scalze said that they could discuss it next budget time <br />also. <br />Johnson said that the survey also showed an interest in arts and crafts classes and a nature <br />center program, and the Commission was wondering about facilities for these things in the <br />parks such as a nature center or community room. Scalze said that they have the lower <br />level of the Old Fire Hall for meeting space. Johnson mentioned that there were some <br />volunteers on the surveys, and the Commission should follow up with them. <br />Johnson said she also wanted to bring up the interest in sand volleyball on the survey, <br />because the City does not offer much for young adults ages 19 to 30. She said that the <br />court was there and she thought they should look into encouraging its use. Christensen <br />suggested incorporating items such as these into the newsletter, letting residents know <br />what is available through the parks and recreation system. <br />