HomeMy WebLinkAbout#16 Staff Report-Fishing EventSTAFF REPORT
DATE: July 5, 2016
REGULAR
ITEM #: 16
MOTION
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Cathy Bendel, Finance Director
AGENDA ITEM: Funding for Fishing with Deputies Event
BACKGROUND:
Washington County Sherriff’s Office is interested in working with the City of Lake Elmo to put
together a community event or two this summer/fall. In the past they have done events in several
cities within the county. During and after those events they found that it brings the community
closer together and also creates positive interaction with law enforcement, the citizens, and the
city. It also strengthens relationships and enhances the overall appeal of the city.
Last year the deputies hosted “Safe Summer Nights” in Cimarron. That event was well received.
It was essentially a community BBQ. There were Sheriff’s Office vehicles on display and several
representatives from the Sheriff’s Office interacting with the citizens that attended the event.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the City contribute $1,000 towards a kids fishing event with the Washington County Deputies?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
This year Deputy Ostertag has proposed doing a kids fishing event at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. This
would be a 3-4 hour event geared towards kids that live in Lake Elmo. Last year a similar event was held
in Landfall and the kids/parent’s loved it. The request is for $1000 from the city to help cover fishing
poles, tackle, bait, food, drinks, raffle prizes, etc. The event would be planned for August or September.
Since this is an unbudgeted expense, Council approval is requested.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$1,200 was budgeted for Parks and Recreation Events. Up to $500 was approved for Nature Day at
Sunfish Lake Park. The remaining funds could be used for this expense as well as a small amount of fund
balance.
OPTIONS:
1) Approve up to $1,000 for the Washington County Sherriff’s Office Kids Fishing Event
2) Approve up to a different amount for the Washington County Sherriff’s Office Kids Fishing
Event
3) Do not approve funding for the Washington County Sherriff’s Office Kids Fishing Event
RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve up to $1,000 for the Washington County Sherriff’s Office Kids Fishing Event