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Case #3: AUTHORIZE DATE AND LOCATION OF 2010 BUSINESS APPRECIATION DAY Management Intern Hendricks explained that planning for the 2010 Business Appreciation Day will soon be underway. Last year's event went smoothly, and staff recommends using the Links at Northfork and Wells Catering again this year. Staff is proposing that August 17, 2010 be selected as the day of the event, and finally, is requesting $4000 in EDA funds for the event. Motion by Member Steffen, seconded by Member Look, to select The Links at Northfork as the location for the Business Appreciation event, to select August 17, 2010 as the Business Appreciation Day date, to select Wells Catering as the caterer :rye Appreciation Day, and to authorize $4,000 for funding for the 2010 Business Appreciation D vent. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Members Riley, Skaff, Will Tourneau, and Elvig. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #4: DISCUSS FALL EDA BUSINESS N Deputy City Administrator /Community Development hector Nelson initiated conversation regarding the annual Business Networking Meet osted by in the fall. In the past, the Business Networking Meetings have feat a k ynot speaker, breakfast, updates on city news, and an opportunity for local businesses to efvvork with fine an er. Case #5: STAFF ;:'.: TE RKING M add a "How to Start a Business" seminar. Economic t there are many organizations in the city that would One suggestion for this year's meet Development Consult ey stat be willing to spe; The question was raised whether ould be advertised as a two -part meeting in the event that someone would be interested in onl ending one portion of the meeting. It was suggested that the normal p could run from 8:0_, to 10:00 a.m. and the second component to the meeting could run fr p :00 a.m. until nom This would allow a person to attend one or both parts of the meeting. Suggestions for keynote beakers to follow at a later time. Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director Nelson stated that since the resignation of the Economic Development Coordinator one month ago, she has been filling in the position on an interim basis. A case is being prepared for the next City Council meeting to request authorization to recruit for the open position. A title of Economic Development Marketing Manager is being considered, and the hope is to find someone with private sector influence with a marketing background. The shift in title would also result in an increase in salary for this position. Member Elvig emphasized the sense of urgency to develop the city, commerce, industry, and opportunity for Town Center, and cautioned against taking too long to fill the open position. Economic Development Authority / April 8, 2010 Page 3 of 5