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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.06 Tree Lighting Ceremony CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 13, 1989 SUBJECT Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Report by Diane Lowart , Recreation Director EXHIBITS ATTACHED None RECOMMENDATION : eview and Approve Plans FINANCIAL STATEMENT :\ Sufficient funds are available in the FY89-90 Budget DESCRIPTION The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for Monday , December 4 , 1989 . This year ' s event will mark the sixth year that Dublin has celebrated the lighting of a tree . Below you will find a summary of the previous years celebrations . 1984 Outdoor tree lit at Dublin Library . Due to inclement weather , entertainment was held on the north patio of the library and consisted of John Knox Nursery School Chorus , Wells Intermediate School Chorus and the . Sweet Adelines . Attendance estimated at 200 . 1985 Outdoor tree lit at , Dublin Library . Entertainment was conducted on the front stairs at the entrance to the library and consisted of John Knox Nursery School Chorus , Wells Intermediate School Choir and Brass Band and the Sweet Adelines . Attendance estimated at 250 . 1986 Outdoor trees at Dublin Library and Shannon Center were lit simultaneously . Entertainment was conducted at Shannon Center and consisted of Valley Christian Center Bell Ringers , John Knox Nursery School Chorus , Carol Jean Dancers , and the Dublin High School Band . Refreshments were served by the Tri-Valley Lioness . Attendance estimated at 250 . 1987 Outdoor tree lit at Dublin Library and indoor tree lit at Shannon Center . Entertainment consisted of St . Raymond ' s Choir , Resurrection Lutheran Preschool , Wells Chorus and Jazz Band and Shannon Center Preschool . Refreshments were served by Tri-Valley Lioness . Attendance estimated at 500 . 1988 Outdoor tree at Dublin Library was lit as well as the indoor tree at Shannon Center . Entertainment was provided by John Knox Preschool , DHS Band , and St . Raymond ' s Bell Choir . Refreshments were again provided by the Tri-Valley Lioness . Attendance estimated at 250 . The Park and Recreation Commission discussed alternatives for this years tree lighting ceremony at their meeting of June 13 , 1989 . It was their recommendation that the ceremony -should be held at the- -Dublin_ _Civic Center and directed staff to pursue lighting all the trees utilized in the outside landscaping , or import a large cut tree to be placed in the plaza or interior courtyard . Additionally the Commission recommended that the traditional tree at the Dublin Library be lit . With regards to entertainment , the Commission felt that a community sing-along of Christmas Carols would be a nice addition to the event . ITEM NO . 4,4 d COPIES TO : AGENDA STATEMENT - Annu-, Tree Lighting Ceremony November 13 1989 Page Two As the landscaping and trees in the exterior courtyard have not yet been accepted by the City and are still in the maintenance period , staff recommends against lighting this area for this year . However this could be investigated for next year . The interior courtyard will also be unavailable as the fountain will be under construction . Consequently staff recommends that the exterior archways leading into the Civic Center be lit and a large tree be decorated and lit in the lobby area of the administrative wing . Entertainment could be setup on the grand staircase with spectators gathered in the lobby . The Regional Meeting Room could be utilized for refreshments . Staff concurs with the Commission that the Library Tree be lit as well . The expenses for this activity are as follows: Trees (Sprayed with Fire Retardant) 16 ' Tree for Civic Center $250 . 00 Lights 20 Strands at $15 . 00 each $300 . 00 Replacement Bulbs for Library Tree 40.00 $340 .00 Labor (Contract Services) MCE $800 .00 Electrician 100 . 00 $900 . 00 Miscellaneous Extension Cords , Ornaments , etc . $250 . 00 TOTAL $1 ,740.00 It is staff ' s recommendation that the City Council approve the plans as proposed by staff for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony .