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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.2 1989 Tree Lighting CeremonyCITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: June 13, 1989 SUBJECT 1989 Tree Lighting Ceremony EXHIBITS ATTACHED None RECOMMENDATION Discuss FINANCIAL STATEMENT None DESCRIPTION At the May 9, 1989 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission, Commissioner Hernandez asked that the 1989 Tree Lighting Ceremony be placed on the agenda for discussion. Staff has prepared a summary of the Tree Lighting ceremonies for the past five years for Commission review. 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. 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. Outdoor tree lit at Dublin Library and indoor tree lit at Shannon Center. Entertainment consisted of St. Raymonds Choir, Resurrection Lutheran Preschool, Wells Chorus and Jazz Band and Shannon Center Preschool. Refreshments were served by Tri-Valley Lioness Attendance estimated at 500. 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. Raymonds Bell Choir. Refreshments were again provided by the Tri-Valley Lioness. Approximately 250 persons were in attendance. ITEM NO. Copies Copies to: AGENDA STATEMENT - 1989 Tree Lighting Ceremony June 13, 1989 Page Two Although no plans have been made to date, it has been suggested that the Tree Lighting Ceremony be moved to the outdoor plaza of the new City Civic Center. Utilizing the plaza of the Civic Center has a number of advantages as follows: 1. Adequate Parking 2. Large Outdoor Gathering Space 3. Option of utilizing lobby of Civic Center for entertainment or refreshments in the event of increment weather 4. Sufficient Outdoor Lighting If the Civic Center Plaza were utilized, there are a number of ways we could approach the tree lighting ceremony. Staff has identified the following options for Commission consideration: 1. Bring in a large cut Christmas Tree that would be setup and decorated with lights in the outdoor plaza 2. Instead of a "Christmas Tree", put twinkling lights on all of the outdoor trees to create a mock winter wonderland 3. Install lights on the clocktower and have a clocktower lighting instead of a tree lighting It is staffs recommendation that the Commission discuss the 1989 Tree Lighting specifically with regards to the location. Staff will then develop a preliminary plan for review by the Commission prior to going before the City Council.