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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Ringette Tournament Update � . CITY OF ROSEMOIINT EXECIITIVE SUbIl4iARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 5, 1994 AGENDA ITEM: Ringette Tournament Update AGENDA SECTION: Department Head Reports PREPARED BY: Jim Topitzhofer, Community AGENDA ���A � � � Center Manager fVl ATTACHIylENTS: Letter APPROVED BY: The 1994 Ice Ringette Wor1d Championships, hosted by the Rosemount Community Center and Wakota Arena, was successfully completed on Sunday, Ma.rch 27, 1994 . Nine days of smooth operation commenced in what many believe was a significant event for the City of Rosemount . Community Center and Park & Recreation staff prepared the Community Center adequately and performed beyond the call of duty to insure a first class operation. Tournament officials praised City staff for cheerful service. Rosemount volunteers dominated the leadership and effort put into this world class tournament. Eight hundred participants, hundreds of spectators, and about one hundred volunteers rallied to create this once in a lifetime event . Was it worth the effort? Yes ! Comments were reeeived from many people about the grand facility that Rosemount offers. The opportunity to show our community the scope of event our Center can provide was seized upon and accomplished. This positive perception can not be overstated. I received several reports from Rosemount business owners stating they experienced increased business during the tournament. Restaurant owners showed appreciation for the opportunity to promote their business directly to each of eight hundred participants & families . A list of Rosemount restaurants, their locations, and ma.ny restaurant coupons were assembled in packets and distributed to all the participants. This action brought new people directly into the business district of Rosemount. The tournament opening ceremonies, held at the Center on Tuesday, March 22, were nothing less than spectacular. Rosemount' s own Sheila Klassen coordinated the event which featured choreographed skating, processions, the Minnesota State Band, and indoor fireworks. Video cameras capturing the opening ceremonies will be utilized in the future as a marketing tool for the Center. I am very pleased with the opportunity to serve the community of Rosemount through this tournament and feel the effort was well worth i�. REC01�2ENDED ACTION: None. COUNCIL ACTION: I� � � =� anr Ha�� C I TY O F RO S E M O U N T Z8�5-,45th St�eet WeSt P.O.Box 510 Ever �rhin s Comin U ROS�'►710Ut'lt►.► Rosemount,MN y 9� g p 55068-0510 Phone:61 Z-423•4411 Fax:612-4Z3-5�03 March 30, 1994 Dear Ringette Volunteer: The Rosemount City Council would like to thank the many volunteers that invested their time and energy to make the International World Ringette Tournament the great success it was . The coordination needed to accomplish this joint venture with the City of South St. Paul was tremendous. The City Council also appreciates the staff time put into making sure everything went smoothly. The insights gained into others home life with the team players, coaches, and interpreters from Finland, Russia, Sweden, and Canada will be memories to treasure. Thanks again for going the extra mile and making the World Ringette Tournament a success . We are proud of our city, state, and country. Sincerely, Mayor E.B. McMenomy Councilmember Joan Anderson Councilmember James "Red" Staats Councilmember Cathy Busho Councilmember Dennis Wippermann Prinfed on.recycled paper carraining 30'S � . . . � � �Fcortwmer mate�ials. �.