something. >> Tell them you want to make sure it's bionic. Whatever. >> Let's go. Well, good evening everybody. Welcome to the Founders Day Committee meeting. It is June 8th, 2026 at 7:19
p.m. We're calling this meeting to order. >> All stands. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and
justice for all. Roll call. >> Uh, Mr. Mike here, Seth >> here, Sophie >> here. >> Council member Curry >> here. >> And approval of agenda, any additions, deletions, corrections.
>> Can I get a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I. >> All opposed. Got to leave the leave the gap. Approval of minutes. Consider approval of the minutes from the May 11th, 2026 regular
meeting. Any additions, deletions, or corrections? Motion. >> Motion. >> Can I second my own request? >> Yep. >> All right, I'll second it. All in favor? >> I.
>> All opposed. Consider approval of the May 2026 financial report and monthly bills. Uh thank you madam chair and good evening uh founders day committee uh May 2026 had an ending cash balance of 14,189
and 10 cents in May 2026 five donations were received uh Shirley Larson uh $200 the Lawnale Fireman's Relief Association 5,000 the House of Insurance Agency 500 and then Scott and Sandy Palava $500 and
then the Triumph Life Church of $500. Uh no invoices uh were submitted for payment in in May. So Madame Chair, attached are the financial reports, but I am looking for an u a motion to
approve the May financial uh report, please. >> Yeah. I'll motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I opposed. Wonderful. No public hearings tonight.
Presentation of citizen commissions and comments. None tonight. Nothing for approval of the consent agenda. Old business. Committee member assignments. >> Uh thank you, Madam Chair. The following members have been assigned to the
positions below and are requested to provide an update on what has been done since the last meeting and what is being planned for the June meeting. uh fundraising. Uh Madame Chair, um do you have any updates for us?
>> Let's see. >> And you may want to add that uh one of our members will not be attending the uh our event. >> Yes, we just received that email before and I am a slacker cuz I did not read said email, but um Steve will not be
attending the event. >> Um and he's also absent tonight, which I don't know how we want to >> Oh, no. It's just an update. >> Just just wonderful. Just an address. Um,
we did a lot of email back and forth over this past month. Uh, Joel's got the fireworks covered. Thank you. In terms of fundraising, we've received more uh donations as of late. The only one that I'm not sure on is the Steel Valley, was
that co-op? Minnesota Steel Valley. Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative. So, I do want to let everybody know that we I'm confirming with everybody that the Lawndale Community Foundation uh that Joel applied for, we received that check on Friday. Uh the good thing about
or thank you very much uh Lndale Community Foundation, uh it is as far as that donation money going to it specifies activities or festival. So that motion or that uh resolution recognizing the donation of
the lawn foundation will be moving forward towards the lawn or at the this coming Thursday night's uh city council meeting. Once the city council approves that, then we can move forward with our social media post, the thank you post, and continue to recognize them.
>> Perfect. Wonderful. Um we'll be discussing Bosea later. Um, I do I so for food trucks, we're still waiting on Meat Madness to get back to us. I've been reaching out proactively.
Um, in terms of other meaty vendors, you know, it's the Fourth of July celebration and we're celebrating America and Lndale and I know Lndale also enjoys their meat. So, um, Gorillas is unfortunately they don't do anything
that week. I have reached out to Belly Wings and Fries. I'm waiting to hear back still as of today. Um, but if you guys do end up having any meaty vendors, burger vendors of any
sort in terms of food trucks, I'm totally fine just like scrambling to get whoever we can just cuz we're down to crunch time. So, have we has anybody I forget if we've talked to um the meat market here? Um,
>> I haven't, but I did have that idea, too, because they do a grill out for community day. >> Um, and I've run into Mike quite a few times as of recent, so it's something that I >> wouldn't mind asking him if he wants any involvement in the celebration. What do
you guys think? >> I feel like >> Matt usually cooks. So, >> yeah, I think that'd be awesome cuz he can set up right there in the side lot and it's not far from all of the activities. So >> it is kind of an in between crossing zone. >> Mhm. >> Um so
>> and just remember though that the all vendors have to meet the criteria of the mobile food unit licensing pro or procedure process with the city. >> Okay. >> So >> do they do they do that typically for August >> market? No, I have not received ever
received one or uh an application for country market. >> Okay. Um, yeah, because annually they do a grill out right next to their building. So, I'm curious >> on their own property. >> Yeah. So, if they did it on their own property, >> if they do it on their own property, they're fine. >> Yeah. Perfect. Um, so I will reach out
to him. Um, other than that, we're good to go on all lensure and insurance for our food vendors. Um, I will be popping in and out of the schoolhouse in the near future. I think it would be beneficial to have an
on-site visit for as many as for as many of us as possible just to see what they've been doing. I've been seeing people working there just about every day with >> public works or I saw some random contractors the other day. So, um and
then that way we can kind of get a visual on the layout for the farmers market vendors, wherever you guys want to do the schoolyard relays and games. Um, yeah. So, I just think being on site before the event would be ideal
>> so we don't have any surprises. >> And that's probably a really good question. What time are we starting on the 3 as far as >> Yeah, in terms of staff >> and where should everybody be? >> I like 2 2:30
something just to be >> there have it all set. You know, I'm happy to meet up earlier to do whatever we need to do. >> Perfect. >> I was thinking noon just for cushion, even if it's just like a check-in and then disperse for a little bit. Um, but
I'm I'm guessing leading up to the day, you know, being by the schoolhouse and stuff, I'm sure I'll be over there anyway. Um, >> what time is the farmers market coming to start set up? So, they're opening from at 3:00 to
7:00. So, ideally, they'll be there by 2. And I will confirm with Addie that she has that to the vendors. I did reach out to her. Um, I'm waiting on a response, but I did reach out to her kind of to get a head count of how many tents are going to be set up so we know
how we want to stake them out, if she wants to go ahead and be the one staking them out like she normally does. Um, so we'll get there. So Sophie, it's pretty safe to say you you will be majority of your time will be at the schoolhouse,
right? As far as uh orchestrating the flea market vendors coming up coming on site, >> working with Steve Aka. Also, Madame Ch or uh Council Member Miller, you're going to be there too for the the ceremony. People have been asking me
about the opening ceremony. >> Okay. >> And I said that's still in discussion. So, as far as the open ceremony, what does that look like? >> Um, I am pretty sure Mayor Tom is still on board with >> being to present and speak and
>> um and I mentioned it to the Legion to have color guard. >> Um, there's just been a lot of changes going on there, so I don't know what's going on, but I do plan on touching base with them again this week to see if they're definitely planning on being
there. Um, yeah. Otherwise, I think it it'll be fairly simple. Um, according to Mr. Mayor, I don't think Steve Bose will be speaking, but maybe putting something together to be spoken. Um, I will be
seeing him this Wednesday. So, I will touch base with him if he's interested in speaking publicly. Um, I'm always willing to supplement if needed if Tom doesn't want to. But short and sweet, I think, will be
good. And if the color guard does do the thing, >> that would be exciting as well. Do we want to do the pledge of allegiance? Do we want to do a national anthem of any sort? In terms of sound system, my our only option at this
point is maybe asking Tyler Borggan if he wants to come down and set up, but are we going to need a sound system? We didn't have a sound system back in the day. >> I think a phone and a Bluetooth speaker. >> Yeah.
>> Yeah. And I do have one of those. So, >> we have loud voices. We can project. We can blast some banjo. >> Yeah. Yeah. We can do ac capella. >> But I want to make sure So, you're coordinating the opening ceremony though, right? >> Yes. Okay. >> Yep.
>> Got it. And then um yeah, that's about it for the for the schoolhouse. And then well, I guess portables, do we have those underway? >> They have been they have been reserved and will be delivered on time.
>> Perfect. Yes. >> Do we have a specific area that we want to put them or is that TBD like once we have an on-site? >> Uh uh probably close to the street just for access because it'll be on the back of the truck. >> Mhm. Yeah, I suppose. >> Are we getting extras at Trishka, too?
>> The one extra. >> One extra. Perfect. >> As discussed. Yeah. >> Perfect. Perfect. Um, and then t-shirts. We got a rough draft of the
of the final design. And Joel, I think you sent an email today about fire relief being firemen's relief. >> Correct. >> So, I will make sure Cat has that. And Sophie, you would like >> Okay. And then this Heath family farm
needs to be Heath Valley Farm. >> Oh, yeah. There was >> Yeah, I just copy and pasted. >> I did too from that document. Yeah. So, it's fine. And then Dwayne's body shop and auto sales. We need to separate the two. Um he wanted them both separated. Okay.
>> So, it's two different entities >> split. And that's how we >> how we are doing it for um banners. >> Okay. Perfect. And we did that for we split them up for the >> Yeah. acknowledgement as well. >> Yeah. Um I'll pass this down. But so if
we just um double double check spellings um was Franen the right way. Yep. Okay. Cuz I know in that one >> but otherwise we need to move forward and order those basically within the next 24 hours.
>> Yep. and she she knows just essentially just proof it. I think she sent it to me today or yesterday. So, >> um I will make sure she has >> doesn't matter. >> Just double checking. I'll make sure that she has >> um
>> the fine tuning and she I did make sure that she has the Lawndale Community Foundation on there. I know it was a little presumptive, but I knew we were getting that. So, >> and so I just want to verify for the banner purposes it's Lilldale Fire >> Snow >> Fire Man
>> Snow Wizards. >> Snow Wizards. >> Is it Tuesday relief association? >> Okay. >> Bonsale Fire Relief Association. >> Perfect. Because I need to update that on the banner draft >> and I sent you that email today. >> Okay. >> Just a heads up. >> Thank you.
>> All right. So, uh, Madam Chair, we're going to get those t-shirts ordered. Uh, today is t or today is Monday, so sometime sometime by Wednesday or Thursday of this week to get that going. >> I'll give her the official confirmation. >> All right. >> Is there um going to be a way that if
the community wanted to purchase t-shirts that they could also do so? >> Um, I can double check with her. I wasn't even planning on it in terms of this year. I was kind of thinking we'd do like a resale merch next year. Um,
but I'm totally open to talking to her about that unless there's any objections. >> It might be handy just to have it in reserve if people ask. >> Yeah. All right. Perfect. Um, >> oh, one quick note. Thank you, uh, Joel
and Nikki Ericson. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, Joel. >> Thank you for clothing us for the day. >> No problem. festively clothed or uniform attire. Yeah.
>> Next year, I think if we want to make it a little I guess a little nicer, we could do red, white, blue, and stars instead of having such a big jump in between the >> I different sponsor levels. >> Yeah, sponsor levels. Cuz I think there
was such a big jump. I think that threw a few people. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I totally agree. And I think I mean who doesn't want to be a star sponsor for the Fourth of July, you know? >> Me. >> Then I can budget for it and my own personal budget.
>> Um, schoolyard games. Okay, Seth. In terms of activities, I'll let you give your update. I know you were working with Josh on like equipment and ropes and >> potato sacks. Is that all good?
>> I think so. So, I sent you guys um this evening I sent you a list of the games that we've come up with um and any input you have if you want to do more. Basically, we're trying to do stuff that doesn't involve equipment that we have to purchase,
>> right? >> So, that's kind of limiting. >> Yeah. Um, but also, um, I know we haven't talked about this at all, but do we have spare cash like a hundred bucks to, um, give small prizes? Kids would love that. But
>> we could, um, I think it'd be really cool if we had like little patriotic type of prizes. You know, you can order them from like um, Oriental Trading Company or even on Amazon. They have like both >> dollar stores got a bunch of stuff. The
the glow-in-the-dark glasses. >> Yeah. Fun. >> One. Um, on that note, thank you guys for reminding me. We were reached out to by >> was it Lawnale Autoworks? >> Uh, dealership uh just right across
Lawnale Auto. >> Right across from Smoke. >> Yes. Okay. Okay. So, on sale auto sales, >> um they are going to have a cart of light up toys at the at Trisha Park >> and then eventually he's going to cart it around as people are gearing up for
their >> fireworks show. Fun. >> That's nice. >> Yeah, I think he plans on being there all day. >> Oh, good. >> I think he said 3 p.m. I know I'm saying a lot of I thinks, but >> nice. >> That was one note that I forgot to add in here. So, um yeah, just a fun little
tidbit. And then >> I love the variety of games and that they're just fun, um things that people don't normally play. >> Yeah, >> it's good. >> Yeah. >> So, is that something that we have cash
availability for that? I think worst case it can be something that, you know, I would be willing to participate in running to the dollar store and just getting a bunch of stuff, you know. >> Me too. I'll go in on it. >> Yeah. Yeah. Personally,
>> I can do that. >> Yeah. >> Um and I mean I was just >> And then um I know we had a signup list that was supposed to go out. Did you did that did that go out for volunteers?
>> We Corey and I talked about it. We kind of just decided to xnay the plan, but maybe I don't I don't want to say I don't think we'll need them, but I feel like with the movement that we're going to be having, staff will be enough for the day. And we
have the lawn ambassadors and candidates who are volunteering at I had them signed up to help with the kids activities specifically. So we can utilize them for these games. >> Um which I think would be great. >> Um and that gives them a chance to interact a lot with the kids and yeah
all that kind of stuff. >> Yeah, I would say we'll definitely need help. I mean, I think if if we want to keep it entertaining, um, we'll probably want to do two or three at the same time and just keep rotating people through. >> Yeah. >> I mean, I don't really know what to
anticipate for, um, >> crowd size, >> right? >> So, it I would rather have several volunteers >> um, >> and not use them, >> right? >> Yeah. >> U, we definitely can. Um, I had sent out an email a couple weeks ago with the
link. Mhm. >> Um so it is ready to go in terms of if we want to do a social media post or um just personally share it. I'm not sure. So in terms of the event itself, the
interest number is in the 300s on Facebook. So I had created an event while ago on Facebook. So >> fantastic. >> Yeah. And everyone that we've talked to has shown excitement over the event. So, we know there will be
>> people. It won't be a ghost town. So, um I think it'd be a good idea to just throw out the opportunity to get some of those volunteers specifically for the schoolhouse because the other um areas are going to be self sustained, I think, with with things. So, if we just get and
they could even do a 2-hour shift or whatever it might be cuz it's only 3 to 7, right? So, it's not even that long. So, I feel like if we could get a handful for each shift, that should be helpful. >> That would be great. Yeah. >> Okay. >> And do you just want to keep me in on the loop on that roughly how many you're
getting? >> Yeah. Um staff are how do you feel about us sharing the link from the city page for social media for volunteers? >> Sure. >> Yes. Um, rail 19,
>> bands booked and ready to go. >> Cornhole, I got that taken care of. >> What time is cornhole? >> Five. >> Five. >> Yep. Probably let people start warming up about 3, 4. >> Is it pay to play or free? Um, we're going to do a pay to play and then we're
going to limit to six sets of boards and then whatever we bring in that's what goes back out. So, we won't make any money but people will enjoy themselves and they'll drink and eat and >> Yeah. Um, and you said 5:00 p.m.
Wonderful. Cuz I happen to know people that enjoy >> corn. If you uh can't find me at 5:00 pm, that's where you'll be. >> Um, >> perfect. I'm sorry. Did you say there's going to be a sign up form?
>> Yep. >> Okay. >> Yep. So, when you walk up, you'll sign up. Um, the tournament will end when music starts. >> Perfect. I just um
the region is not going to do a car show that day and so the sons um would be able to help volunteer at the kids activities too at the schoolhouse. >> Oh, awesome. >> And then Yeah. So, I'll spread that
word, too. I Yeah, >> new information. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I Well, and I understand there's a lot of movement going on over there right now. So, >> yeah. so much. Timing isn't the best, but hopefully by next year it'll all be smoothed out and then we can do more
stuff like car show and um more involvement with the Legion since >> like this would be they would be an asset to an event like this because it is the history of Lndale and it is the freedom of law of America. So >> they all kind of go hand in hand.
>> Yeah. Um, I think that's all I've got in terms of updates. If anyone has anything else that they >> And then did we decide are we doing the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem? >> I think we should.
>> Then who's singing the national anthem? >> Camber said no. >> Oh, dang it. >> I know. Um, could should we would it be fun to have like um put it out there for like get some applicants who want to
maybe sing the the anthem to get some community involvement and get some and we they could apply like just message us and then maybe like we know the name, we know they can sing, you know, whatever. Or even if you know people will sing along too. So it doesn't have to be like
perfect as far as >> the only thing is no sound system >> but then everybody joins like do you not sing along? I always sing along. >> I don't know. >> I just I always stand up and sing. >> I'm just I'm just asking because I I need to >> I think we should
>> I need the to get this out as far as the schedule goes because like I said staff at city hall are being asked what's going on that day and we're less than a month away now >> and uh we need to start relaying information. the and um >> national anthem. >> Yeah.
>> Uh do is there already a flag mounted on the school or is there a pole there or will we bring this >> and just set that on the steps? >> Uh they were talking about getting a flag up there. I'm not sure if that's going to happen or not, but so yeah, I mean I guess worst case is that'll just
come over with the podium. >> Okay. >> It's a small enough feat where it can be like a last minute. And this is the podium we're bringing. Cool. I'll put some feelers out for singers, too. But maybe we can just >> see if we know any connections that like
>> I was going to say like TCU choir, but it's I feel like it's a little late for them to >> It's a little late in the game. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. But there might be some singers who want to do it. It doesn't hurt to put it out there. The worst that can happen is they say no. >> True.
So I have some updates about um so the TCU soccer like I just want to change on the schedule instead of scrimmage I want to put activities so that it draws people because the what the plan is now they're going to start
at actually 3:30 because they don't want to draw away from the opening ceremony at the schoolhouse and so 3:30 to 7 and then so the 8 U fields will be open soccer 4v4 pickup matches. Teams will be filled on a first come first- serve
basis and matches will be played to a set score or a set time depending on the demand. Um they're going to attempt to have players and coaches from TCU's older teams available to help organize it. So from 3:30 to 5:00 it will be ages 8 and under and then from 5 to 7 it'll
be open play. Um, and so we're gonna have our TCU kids wear their jerseys and shirts and then the community members will wear whatever they want, you know, and then we might have pennies, you know, different things. Um, and then on the West 12U field, the bigger fields,
um, Darren Iverson is awesome. He bought a radar gun and it's going to be open to all. So, anybody can um, come measure your fastest shot or attempt to call your kick and predict at your shots velocity to win a prize. They're going to give out little prizes, too. So, you know, it'll be kind of fun. You can say,
"Oh, I think I can kick that thing 50 miles an hour." You know, and he'll, you know, shoot at it. And if you get that, you get a prize. >> Cool. >> Um, and then at the east side of that 12U area, there will be soccer golf. So, you navigate a short soccer golf course and as few kicks as possible that's open
to everybody. You can bring your own ball or use a variety of sizes of balls to be provided. Um, and then we've also been looking into a soccer dart board. those cool ones where you kick and it's like a Velcro. It's those huge inflatables the ball.
>> I know. It's so fun. So, we're trying to secure that piece of it. Um but there are fun things planned down there um from 3:30 to 7:00 and that'll be great. And then um just another thing, I reached out to Shannon with the chamber
to see if she would be interested in helping us promote maybe a patriotic theme um just for all the businesses in town and getting households on board. You know, just let's do up the town in patriotic theme as much as possible. Put up that extra flags, paint your windows,
whatever. So, we're in communication. She said she wants to help with that and take I don't know if she's taking it all on Shannon. I don't know. we have been emailing, but I thought that'd be cool if we at least had Main Street businesses get really like decked out with whatever they want.
>> Um, just for fun to make it more patron. >> Wonderful. >> Well, and I heard that the orange is going away. Do you know if that's happening beforehand? >> The orange one >> building, >> but I don't know. >> Oh, >> no clue. >> Lisa was telling me that on Saturday, so
I was cuz I was curious. >> We were we were talking. Yeah, it'd be cool to have my mirror. >> I was That's what I was saying. And then >> Anyway, >> yeah, >> can you send me that updated schedule and I'll put it on this? >> Yeah, for sure. Okay, awesome. Thank you. And then my other um thing is about
the banners cuz I want to get those ordered tonight. Um I just wanted to make sure that you guys all agree that the vertical works instead of the horizontal. >> I'd sent out a couple different drafts. Um, and thank you Josh for mentioning
the vert because I honestly didn't even >> I didn't even think about it. I totally was all >> I was too. I'm like horizontal. So, I will update this to say fire a man's relief. I'm going to And not everything is perfectly centered. Like I said, these are just drafts. >> So, um, >> yeah, I think these look great. And the
font too looks awesome. I just feel like Yeah, it's more it's on brand and it's definitely bolder or something. >> Yeah. >> I don't know. And that's right. And oh yeah, cuz you fixed them. So I have to fix the shirt to
>> And then I did separate I put DSI in between the two dings so that it kind of didn't, you know, so it didn't bunch together too much. >> Maybe I'll suggest that to her too >> cuz then it looks good for you know it doesn't just blend together like people will know it's too distinct different.
>> Your eyes aren't playing a trick on you. >> Yeah. >> So I can get those ordered tonight. Um, and the lead time shouldn't be too long because I will not need proofs from them since I'm getting all of you all to proof them with me. So that >> Right. >> Yeah.
>> Well, and I just ordered one personally um not quite a week ago and it said the 14th. So >> perfect. >> I feel like if you ordered it tonight or tomorrow, it'd be perfect turnaround. >> Yeah. >> Right in time. And then if we just need
um I know one of you guys said that we could they're thinking about hanging them on the building or some somehow, but then I'm wondering at Well, I know at Trisha that's easy. We can zip tie them to the fence. >> But no, we're not going to pound them on the >> No, not pound them, but like hang them
somehow. I think there wasn't there something like a rope through with I don't know what was that. >> There might be eyelets already in the that front entry. So, when we do our on-site meeting, let's just skim for ways to hang the banner. >> Yeah. Otherwise, how worst case, we just
have those metal poles that go into the ground and we zip t the metal poles. >> Perfect. And then same thing down at Rail 19. We can stick those in. Um, yeah. So, and I just want to make sure, please make sure I didn't miss anybody. I basically just copied and pasted off
of our document. >> Oh, is um Community Foundation on there? It should be >> okay. Thank you. >> Yeah, it was that that one just came through, so I know I was like >> I just would hate to miss >> Oh, emailed me about it. >> No, but that's fine. I would hate to miss somebody and be like, "Oh, I'm so
sorry. >> Such a nice donation." >> Yeah. Um I think that's Yeah, that is my >> Okay, I'm just looking. Yeah, >> these are great updates. >> Yay. I'm excited. It's coming so close.
Um, cool. We've got everything's practically sorted. Just a few finishing touches in terms of communication and lettering on t-shirt. Um, obviously
still working on that on a food vendor to supplement meat madness. Um, even if Meat Madness pulls through, it'll be nice to just have an alternative, you know, just something for hungry people on the four on the 3rd of July. Um,
>> people like to eat. >> Yeah, I like to eat meat. >> Second that. >> Yeah. >> Uh, I think we're good to move on to the event budget update. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. Staff is requesting the founder committee to determine and finalize the 2026 event
expenditures. The following expenditures expenditures have been recommended. Uh carriage ride vendor, uh will you be getting her contract over to the city soon or who's coordinating the the carriage ride?
>> Um there isn't really much to work. She says payment on day of or after. So um I can get I can try to get a formal document if that's preferred. Um
but yes when I had asked her in terms of how we are proceeding with payment she said day of >> so we would need a invoice and a W9. >> Invoice W9. Okay. >> And I can reach out to her too. >> Perfect.
>> Just want to send me her contact. >> Yeah, absolutely. >> And the banners um on there. I don't have the exact exact because there's going to be shipping and tax and I know we have tax free but it's going through them with the tax forms. It's just not
worth the big weight and hassle. So it may >> the shipping is the bigger of the >> two. So I'm it it should be around that but I don't guarantee that it is exactly that. >> Okay. >> But it's a good estimate. And then as we spoke earlier, uh Joe
Dornfeld has placed the order for the portables and he received the exact cost of $380 for the day for the three portables. >> Perfect. That's a great price. >> And then I am going to note this is my minutes though. So Ki and Sophie, you're going to pick up I'm going to say
trinkets or prizes. >> Yes. Yep. >> All right. >> And Mike and Mike. Oh, I liked >> Seth. You too if you want. >> Don't want to leave you. >> Just have a party. >> Yeah. >> As long as trinkets are goats.
>> Yes. >> I want some fancy. >> I'll just give you guys the money. You just go. >> Yeah. >> Perfect. >> How about it? >> We'll go shopping. >> Give us money to go shopping. >> Tell me. >> So, that's what we have for the event budget.
>> Um, and like I said, this is just our first year. >> Yeah, >> it's a learning curve year. Um but uh yeah, that concludes my reports as far as our expenditures go or future expenditures. >> And just after reviewing kind of where
we're at in terms of the financials, I will be purchasing floral arrangements and well flowers to arrange in planters. I have some very decent sized planters that I'm going to see if public works
can help me roll or move or transport from my south lot to the schoolhouse. And then we'll kind of decorate floral stuff on the front steps and whatnot and just bring it. >> And I have to have flowers. >> I love flowers and I'm happy to help cuz
I'm available during days. >> Oh, so we can get together and do this. >> Awesome. Um, yeah, and I will do my best to red, white, and blue like nobody's business. >> Yes. >> Um, so exciting. >> But that is all I've got there. Um,
>> under other business, uh, Joel Ericson brought, uh, or the city council approved the request submitted by Rail 19 to amend their liquor license and close Railway Street Northwest between 19 and alley between 2nd Avenue Northwest and Main Street North on July
3rd and also for community days on the 7th at the uh, the last city council meeting. So, that has been approved by the council. So, I just wanted to provide an update to the committee. >> Awesome. >> They're going to close it just before the like the ATM machine, right? Okay.
Perfect. >> Yep. Just so they can access the bank still. >> Yeah. I just know there's a lot of people that are like, "Please don't close the ATM." It's like half the people are walking to end up standing in a foot line for like
20 people to get to the ATM. >> Yeah. Fran's in stockury, too. >> Oh, sorry. >> Oops. And then uh the city council approved resolution 2026-38, a resolution for the 2026 Founders Safe uh Fest Fireworks House of Insurance
Agency Incorporated for $500. So, as far as housekeeping goes, we've uh all donations have made it to the council level. Thank you, Council Member Miller, for always highlighting and recognizing all these wonderful local sponsors.
Uh, next up on the report here, uh, staff met with Steve Oaska. I know that there was chatter or email going around uh, with the 3R center uh, earlier in the week. Staff met with Steve Oaska at the historic 3R Landmark School at 8:00
a.m. on last Friday, May 29th, um, and or two weeks ago and discuss displays and event staging with the schoolhouse. So when you see him uh this week, Sophie, see how his curating is going. >> Okay, perfect. >> But otherwise, he has access to the
facility at at his disposal. >> Okay. >> So, but he said he was going to work with that. Our goal was to free up uh and have a congregation area right when you walk in. So, a few things will be moved or shuffled to the basement or moved off site.
>> Okay. Wonderful. Like that giant case specifically? I believe the giant case is still there, >> but maybe >> but um but then also I'm looking for volunteers uh in your staff report or in
your packet here. Kch check 10 minute uh morning interview with Tom G. >> I'm available whenever cuz it's during the day. >> Yeah, as am I. >> So that schedule >> I know I might like your No, I like yours. go together.
>> We just have a chat on the radio. >> All right. So, in your packet here, uh I need to get back to Adam tomorrow because I want to get this uh >> I want to get on the books here. So, Monday, June June 29th, 7:40 a.m. and
8:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 30th at 7:40. Wednesday, July 1st, 8:45 a.m. and Thursday, July 2nd, 7:40 a.m. He recommended doing it one week prior to the event, >> but this is the uh the the times he has
available. So, I'm not needing a motion here, but I I need to get back to him and let him know who >> and uh when. >> Yeah, I'm >> I'm open. >> I think Monday or Tuesday should be probably the sooner the better, too.
That way we're we're closer to his timeline. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Got it. >> Yeah. >> I'll reach out to him tomorrow morning and we're the team is available Monday or Tuesday. >> Mhm. >> Okay. >> Wonderful.
>> Uh he has put the commercial together. Um it it is it is spectacular. It recognizes Lawndale's 123rd and America's 250th birthday. uh the activities, um locations,
um it's it it's fun. I can't wait for it to start airing. >> Awesome. >> Going to be awesome. >> Cool. Thanks for putting that together, Corey. >> Um gosh, feel like there was something I was going to say and I already forgot.
>> You remember as you're pulling in your driveway? >> Yep. Just >> I'm excited, guys. Me too. This is going to be great. Yeah, I'm just >> coming to fruition. >> I know. I also just want to give a special thank you to all of you because
one of my main things was fireworks coming back to Lawndale. I brought it up at parks and I am just so excited that this is actually happening and I know the community is super excited too. So, I'm really thankful for all of you being a part of this and making it happen. Um,
and the community donors for being amazing. like this is what a small town is all about is coming through um supporting and having events like this. So, thank you so much. I'm so excited. >> It's wonderful. And I did remember thanks to my scrolling back. >> Yes.
>> Um officially the social media team has a drone. So, there will be drone footage of the event and of the fireworks display. >> So, we will make sure there is a nice production of the day as well to show all the work that >> Fantastic. >> That's awesome.
Yeah, that was a very exciting purchase. So, >> very cool. >> Bless you. >> Thank you. >> Um, great. Well, our next meeting is Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 7:15 p.m. That is after the
event. Um, again, let's touch base on maybe an on-site visit sometime around the week before and we'll just stay in communication otherwise. >> Sounds good to me. Motion for adjourn. >> Oh, I need a motion. >> Motion pardoning.
I'll second. >> Wonderful meeting >> or all all four. I >> I >> all oppose. All right. Wonderful. This meeting is adjourned.