7.a)2) Staff Report-Vinterfest Thememi-� €-,
SCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: June 16, 2015
To: City Council
From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant
Re: Vinterfest 2016 Theme
Background:
Last year, the Parks and Recreation Committee assigned the "Saami" theme for Vinterfest 2015.
The theme was included in the Vinterfest button design contest and used in promotional
materials.
Parks and Recreation Committee members discussed ideas for a theme for Vinterfest 2016 at
their May 4, 2015 meeting and recommended to solicit additional ideas from the public. A
solicitation was posted on the City's website as well as Facebook for consideration at the June 1,
2015 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting.
Issue:
What should be the theme for Vinterfest 2016?
Proposal Details:
The Parks and Recreation Committee is recommending approval of the "Hemslojden" theme.
Hemslojden is this year's Gammelgarden Museum's theme and means Swedish handwork. This
year, Gammelgarden is showcasing women's handwork. This theme could be incorporated in
the events offered at Vinterfest, which could include a button design contest for sixth graders at
Scandia Elementary if approved by the principal of Scandia Elementary. The theme could also
be used as guidelines for the snow sculpture contest and be incorporated in the questions for the
Quiz Promenade.
Options:
1. Approve the "Hemslojden" theme as recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Committee.
2. Do not approve the "Hemslojden" theme as recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Committee.
3. Recommend consideration of another theme for Vinterfest 2016.
Recommendation:
Option 1