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Case #1: ADOPT 2010 EDA LEVY - <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan outlined the EDA Levy numbers for the EDA <br />Members, Discussion ensued and many questions were asked by members to Economic <br />Development Coordinator Sullivan as to how dollars would be spent next year 201 <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Steffen to recommend approval of EDA levy for <br />payable 20 in the amount of $291,705. <br />Motion carried, Voting Yes: Members Elvig, LeTourneau, Look, Staff, Steffen and Williams. <br />Voting No: None Absent: Chairperson Riley <br />Case #2: BUSINESS NETWORK MEETING UPDATE <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan presented Case #2 <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan asked members present to review the invitation <br />that he put together. <br />Discussion ensued as to what business and government officials to send invitations to for the <br />2009 Ramsey Business Network Meeting on Tuesday October 6, 2009, There was much <br />discussion by members as to how the meeting would be conducted, who would present for how long, <br />would a round robin be the most effective use of time. Consensus was to have four sections to program <br />that starting with Commissioner McElroy with DEED and not to have individual introductions. <br />Case #3: 2009 BUSINESS APPRECIATION DAY RECAP <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan presented Case #3 <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan summarized the event by saying "a good time was <br />had by all". He was concerned that some would be disappointed about the decreased cost of the <br />gift, but heard no negative comments. The event was well attended and Staff is looking forward <br />to hosting the event in 20 <br />Case #4: STAFF UPDATE <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan presented Case 44 <br />Indoor Firing Range — Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan is currently working with <br />Sergio Bulask to find a location for the indoor firing range that is more suitable. Previously they <br />had been looking at the Bob's Supervalu site but have shifted their attention to a location at the <br />corner of Ramsey Blvd and 143 d " one of Sharp and Associates buildings., Also, this project will <br />be requesting the use of Business Subsidy dollars, currently that figure is near $100,000 but they <br />are looking at ways to bring that number down. <br />Economic Development Authority / September 2, 2009 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />