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A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Ron Ritter, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Holly & Andy Grieve, Justin Meyer, Chad Gross, Jay & Heidi Hollenkamp, Kelly Kerfeld, Hank & Kathy Middendorf, Fritz & Shirley Laing and Carol Moorman.

Staff person in attendance:

• Jon Stueve
• Dave Blommel
• Scott Lange
• Vicki Holthaus

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Events

Sacred Heart School 1K/5K Fun Run and Walk (10:30 A.M.)
Oktoberfest (Noon – 4:00PM)

• Sacred Heart School 1K/5K Fun Run and Walk (10:30 A.M.)
  Race Day Registration is between 9:00am and 10:15am on Freeport Main Street. 1K race begins at 10:30 am and 5 K race begins around 11am. Register online at www.melrose.k12.mn.us then click Community Education or pick a form up at the Sacred Heart School. Questions please contact Amy Van Beck at 320-290-8801. A St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club and BLEND sponsored event.
• Soup/Chili cook-off (Serving time 12:30pm - 1:30pm)
  Registration forms and details are located at the Central MN Credit Union (Freeport office) or call 1-866-334-7279 ext 1403 and ask for Tammy Reis. Three Gallons (12qts) soup minimum for each entry and theres is no charge to enter.
  
  Prizes
  
  • 1st place: $100.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
  • 2nd place: $50.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
  • 3rd place: $25.00 Freeport Chamber Bucks
  • Also, Engraved Wooden Spoons will be given for the top 3 places, donated by The Peripheral Vision
  Costs per bowl to taste and judge soup (All proceeds go to the Freeport Chamber of Commerce):
  • $5.00 per adult
  • $2.00 per child (10 and under)
• Kids Pedal Pull (1:00pm - 3:00pm) - Sponsored by Central MN Credit Union
• Vic Tschida Band (12:30pm - 2:00pm) - Sponsored by Freeport State Bank
• Jesse Kuechle Children’s Sing Along (2:30pm - 3:30pm) - Sponsored by local businesses RC Car Stunt Show (Remote cars) sponsored by Hoeschen Auto
• Pumpkin Decorating - Sponsored by Scherping Electric and pumpkins donated and grown by Fr Roger
• Kids Bouncy Tent - Sponsored by Albany Mutual Telephone Company & Famo Feeds
• Tractor Display - Sponsored by Al Beste
• Fire Truck Display - Sponsored by the Freeport Fire Dept
• Face Painting - Sponsored by the City of Freeport
• Open face boards - Sponsored by Central MN Credit Union and Freeport State Bank/Hennen Lumber Comp.
• Duck Pond Game - Sponsored local businesses
• Plinko Board Game - Sponsored by local businesses
• Train Rides for Children – Sponsored by the Freeport Farm Center
• Manicures - sponsored by the Uptown Hair Studio
• Outdoor Polka Mass on Main Street with the German Band “The Nite Owls” (4:00pm weather permitting)
  In case of rain, mass will be at the Sacred Heart Church
• Hayrides - sponsored by Freeport Farm Center

Food Stands

• Authentic German Entrees with German music
  (music after mass till 8pm) - located inside Charlies Café
• Pork Chop on Stick – sponsored by the Freeport Lions Club
• Brats / Chips and Cheese and Happy Hour 5-7 $2.00 drinks -sponsored by Ackies Pioneer Inn
• Ice Cream Sandwiches, Pizza and more- sponsored by Schmidty’s formally First Stop
• Ottes Old Fashioned Kettle Korn
• Taco’s in a bag – sponsored by the Sacred Heart School

Vendors

• Tupperware - Julie Meyer
• Norwex - Mary Hasse
• Sentsy - Melissa Eisenschenk
• Tastfully Simple - Linda Gertken
• Pampered Chef - Jennifer Scherping
• I’ve got Purseanality Purse Parties - Sara Hoffner
• Rural Stearns Faith in Action – A non-profit organization with a neighbors helping neighbors approach to meeting the needs of seniors and people facing difficult life circumstances-Scott Holte

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Ron Ritter, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Carol Moorman.

Staff person in attendance: Scott Lange and Vicki Holthaus.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

A regular meeting of the Freeport City Council was convened at 7:01 P.M. by Mayor Matt Worms with Council Members Joe Hennen, Ron Ritter, Carrie Goebel and Ken Goebel also in attendance.

Also in attendance: Carol Moorman, Genevieve Dumont, and Phil Osendorf.

Staff person in attendance: Dave Blommel, Scott Lange, Vicki Holthaus and Jon Stueve.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Freeport Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to the Annual Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 1st from 12:00-4:00. Join the fun of Freeport with delicious food, crafts, prizes, activities for kids, music, and more! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to grow as a community this October 1st.

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