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COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Business Appreciation Day Economic Development Coordinator Gromberg stated that in 1994, the City of Ramsey conducted the Sixth Annual Business Appreciation Day at The Links of Northfork. This event was held on Tuesday, August 23, 1994, and had one of the largest turnouts ever. Planning for this year's event has begun with the mailing of letters to local golf courses (Rum River Hills and The Links at Nonhfork) requesting proposals for hosting the event. Currently, we recommend that this event be held the week of August 21, 1995, on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. The City received one proposal for approximately $50.00 per player, if the number of golfers is below 144. There were 110 to 120 persons who participated in the 1994 event. A bid has not been received from Rum River Hills Golf Course. Chairperson Wagner commented that if The Links at Northfork were the successful bidder for 1995, we should assure the menu be modified from the 1994 dinner. Chairperson Wagner also asked for a volunteer to chair this event. Sam McGhee volunteered to be the 1995 Chairperson. Chairperson Wagner then reminded Commissioner McGhee that securing door prizes and organizing golf teams to participate was the greatest portion of the effort; however, Mr. Gromberg would be more than happy to assist. It was suggested that since hats were such a success last year, they may be as successful again in 1995. One concept was pre-printed items with the various business names on them. Chairperson Wagner and Commissioner Stafki agreed that in the past it has been difficult to have people pre-register, causing difficulties in producing certain types of pre-printed promotional items. Commissioner McGhee mentioned that he has some friends that do this type of printing and he would inquire with them as to the necessary lead time for production. Chairperson Wagner asked for someone to find a sponsor to fund perhaps half the cost of the hats and the City could fund the remaining half. Commissioner Stafki suggested the possibility of offering a sleeve of golf balls with a logo printed on them. This was done for the Board of Realtors at a cost of approximately $4.90 for the golf balls. Another issue for the Business Appreciation Day is the Business Hall of Fame Inductee. Two people were inducted in 1994, A1 Phillips and Nils Sundquist as the 1993 and 1994 inductees. Commissioner Stafki asked for the list of nominees from last year to review at the March meeting of the EDC. Chairperson Wagner suggested that all of the members review this issue for any additional nominees. There was some discussion as to the formatting of the awards presentation. Economic Development Commission / February 2, 1995 Page 2 of 5