May 2021 Minutes

Clear Lake Civic and Commerce aka Clear Lake Community Club Meeting Date May 3, 2021 Members Present: Amy Strobach, Tanya Jo Roth, Stephanie Binstock, Cindy Soderberg, Ture, Lisa & Zoey Duden, Deanna Briesemeister, Rodney Fall, Stacy Robinson. The meeting was called to order by Stephanie. Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the April meeting were reviewed. Lisa made a motion to accept the Secretary’s Report seconded by Amy. Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report: The report was reviewed. Lisa made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Rodney. Motion carried. Old Business: Demo Derby updates were shared by Ture & Lisa. A flagpole was donated, the colors will be presented and the National Anthem will be sung. Five food vendors so far. Help is covered for parking, entrance gate, derby, etc. The queen candidates will run a 50/50. Need help for clean up. Clear Lake Days: The poster proof was reviewed with the events for Clear Lake Days. Some changes and new events are; a Horse Pull on Saturday in place of the derby, Karaoke Contest Friday afternoon with KarJackers as well as a variety of DJ music throughout Friday. Photo Booth, Citywide Garage Sales are back on Friday, Craft Fair on main St on Friday, Bed Races, Paint & Sip, Make a Succulent, Miss Clear Lake Coronation at 4pm on Saturday., Badgerland Midway replaces Earl’s Rides, Rodney will get the food contracts out to the vendors. There was discussion to raise the yearly budget for Miss Clear Lake for some expenses not normally covered, ie lunches, gas, group building activities etc. Cindy made a motion to raise the budget $500 for Miss Clear Lake, seconded by Lisa, motion carried. Kickoff to Summer: Cindy reported that plans going well. Tonya again will take are of the food. Sponsorship funds in so far is approximately $16,000. Farmer’s Market Update: Still looking for a location. Shelli Swanson will be running the market. Website/Facebook Update: Wendy Schoggins is working on updating events on Facebook and our website. Movie in the Park Update: Deanna reported on details involving the cost of showing a movie in the park. There is a licensing cost of anywhere from $250-$285 from the movie house. There was discussion and questions if the cost is the same for new releases as well as older movies, what are the rules for when a license is required and more. Details will be looked into and brought back to the group before deciding whether or not to hold this event. Brat Stand Update: Two dates for Brat Stand July 15 & 16 and August 19 & 20. Help is needed. New Business: none Amy made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Rodney. Next meeting will be June 7, 2021 at 7p at SCI. Cindy Soderberg Secretary Clear Lake Civic and Commerce