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I I$ I I I I I I I I$ I I I I I I I i$ COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: 1993 Business Appreciation Day. Mr. Gromberg noted that by now, all of the EDC members should have made their initial contact with their list, of businesses. The Chamber office has received 12 sign-ups for golf and dinner, two for dinner only and two hole sponsors. Donated prizes will be picked up on Wednesday, August 25, 1993. This will allow us to list all prize donors and recognize them. The EDC began to discuss election of an inductee into the Ramsey Economic Development Hall of Fame. Chairperson Wagner suggested that Mr. Grosslein of Grosslein or Sackie from Hewers by Jackie. Commission~ Nelson asked ff any business women had been inducted into the Ramsey Economic Development Hall of Fame. Mr. Gromberg informed her that none were and all inductees since 1989 have been past members of the EDC. Commissioner Fults suggested Gary Reimann as he has been in business and very involved in City business as Mayor and on the Planning and Zoning Commission, or perhaps Wes Bulen who was the driving foice behind the development of Rum River Hills Golf Course. Chairperson Wagner felt it was of the utmost importance to select someone who has been totally involved with the City, including sponsoring RYAA teams, the Business Expo and Business Appreciationr, Day_ prize donations. Chairperson Wagner stated that Mr. Grosslein fits this description quite nicely. Commissioner Nelson inquired as to whether it is a good idea in the future to consider members of different chur/e, hes also as they are very involved in promotions within the City, as with Pastor Blair Andem0n from Lord of Life Lutheran Chumh which has seen the construction of a new facility and amazlqg growth in the past few years. Commissioner Fults indicated that perhaps we should examine developing another award such as Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year or even Business of the Year. This would allow recognition of a business that perhaps does not have a long track record, but is up and coming within the corfimunity. Commissioner Stafki agreed that the Economic Development Hall of Fame should be more of a "Lifetime" award. Motion by C_l~'per~. n Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Ullen to induct Mr. Grosslein into the Ramsey F, eon~c Development Hall of Fame, Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wagner, Commissioners Fults, Ullen, Peterson, Stafld and Nelson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Greenberg, Kent and Gorecki. Case 02: 1993 Ramsey Business Expo. At the July 27,r 1993 City Council meeting, Council authorized a $2,000 donation of "seed" money to the 1993 Ratns~y Business Expo. Any unexpended funds will be returned to the City. In 1992, the EDC returaed over $950 of the original seed money. The event is scheduled for October 17, 1993. ECOnomic Development Commission / August 11, 1993 Page 2 of 3