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asked about comments from a Performance In the Parks program, in <br /> particular, My Generation. She asked why some of the people did <br /> not like this group. Barry explained that this group was very <br /> loud and he was misled in the type of music they played. He <br /> thought they would play more bubble gum music and they played <br /> more of a hard rock variety of music. Barry brought up that it <br /> is anticipated that these performance will start earlier and end <br /> earlier. Barry mentioned that bringing in a bigger group might <br /> be tried. Cathy brought up a point of having the bigger group as <br /> a separate event. Barry eluded that at the present time we do <br /> not have a location conducive to having a controlled entrance. <br /> Brian finished the conversation on the evaluation form by asking <br /> Barry if this information could be placed onto a graph to <br /> illustrate comparisons from year to year. Barry said he will try <br /> and work on it. <br /> Barry lead the topic of what was discussed at the last meeting on <br /> development of further programs. Barry was enthused when he <br /> looked over the programs that were brought up by the members of <br /> this group. Barry mentioned that at times his focus of programs <br /> needs to be widened. He continued to say that it was interesting <br /> that several of these activities were not "active" programs. <br /> Barry then asked about specific programs that were listed from <br /> the previous meeting. Maple syruping, Cathy said she was looking <br /> at this as a one day, short amount of time event possibly run at <br /> Wargo Nature Center. Pam said that she new of a couple locations <br /> that offered this type of activity. Barry said the department is <br /> looking at working with Wargo on future programming in the <br /> Summer. Cathy mentioned that "come that day programs" it seems <br /> that people don't come, you forget. Pam asked why don't we sell <br /> advertising to the nature center. Barry mentioned that the <br /> department is looking into selling advertising space in our <br /> brochure. He continued to say that currently we do mention, in <br /> our brochure, facts about Wargo Nature Center. Pam asked if we <br /> as a group could see some examples of brochures that do sell <br /> advertising space. Barry said that with the increasing cost of <br /> the production and mailing of the brochure alternatives for <br /> payment are being looked at. Another program that was brought up <br /> for discussion was Orienteering. Brian thought this would be an <br /> interesting program offering. Cathy explained what was involved <br /> in this program. Pam mentioned about a camp in Loretto, MN where <br /> young people are able to do a variety of outdoor activities such <br /> as this one. Cathy placed a question to the content if we would <br /> like to make this a contest or just for fun. Barry continued the <br /> conversation on Tree pruning. Cathy is looking for a short <br /> program that could inform her on the proper techniques. Barry <br /> thought this was an interesting program idea. He said that with <br /> the big problem of Oak Wilt in Lino Lakes this could be a good <br /> 1-N way to inform people of the problems if they don't prune their <br /> trees correctly. The next topic that was brought up was <br /> gardening. Barry asked if any one brought up this idea. Cathy <br /> was looking possibly at a variety of topics. Pam asked what <br />