Kingfield Farmer’s Market Task Force
Meeting minutes: April 20th, 2006
Attendees: Maura Bosch, Scott Pamchuk, and Kathy Raleigh
Updates:
• Vendor Updates: We have received three applications. Maura will talk to some of the old vendors again to get an update on their plans of returning, and Kathy will call and check in with some of the new leads.
• Kathy will create and make copies of the window posters. Maura and Kathy will distribute them Mid-May (May 19th was discussed- we welcome more volunteers).
• Annual Meeting: We received a long list of neighbors who would like a yard sign; and many entries for the ice cream contest.
• Newsletter: Kathy will contact one of Scott P’s staff who is willing to write the text for our first Edibles section. Maura will submit a rhubarb recipe and write the text for the Handmade section. (From previous meeting- Melinda will write piece on Gardening Tips . ALL SUBMISSIONS DUE TO KATHY BY MAY 19TH.
• Kathy will call CPS Tom Thompson about pedestrian issue dealing with traffic onNicollet.
• Maura will take head count of market attendees.
• Second Sunday:
➢ Scott will call neighborhood restaurants for to be part of market for three dates (June 11th, Sept. 10th, and Oct. 8th).
➢ Music is scheduled.
➢ Educational activities: The plant exchange will be advertised in the Kingfield quarterly newsletter and at the May 5th Garage sale.
• Utilization of extra area at market:
➢ Scott is looking into securing picnic tables.
➢ One spot will be allowed for business sponsors (first come basis)
➢ One spot will be allowed for a non-profit or community group (first come basis)
Next Meeting: To be announced.
Kathy Raleigh is responsible for taking and writing the minutes for the latter meeting.