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events, etc. He noted that it is not strictly Ramsey residents who attend this event and he felt this <br />would be very valuable. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey noted that Mr. Delaney listed Ramsey on his website this year. <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that this is the most expensive booth he has ever seen. He <br />stated he is not paying any more money and he wants the doubled space. <br />Councilmember Backous responded "amen to that" and added that he wants Ramsey listed on all <br />his information. He suggested maybe having no police protection and Mr. Delaney could <br />provide his own security. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that Mr. Delaney gets a lot of assistance from the Ramsey Lions. He <br />stated that last year the sentiment was it's a big benefit to have this in our community. He added <br />that we are forcing police coverage on this. He said to ask for the 20 x 20 booth but to skip the <br />additional $750 charge. <br />Mr. Ulrich reported that last year was the first year the City really embraced the Game Fair — <br />giving publicity to the event. <br />Councilmember Elvig commented that we have always had kind of an adversarial relationship <br />with Mn Delaney but last year we tried to change that. It's promoting the City of Ramsey He <br />stated he is not sure what we are doing at The COR booth. If there is another purpose we could <br />give to the booth, that would be good. He stated he is not sure what we are doing there, other <br />than showing support for the community. He added he was not sure Chuck shared that support. <br />Councilmember Wise inquired if we have information documenting that we need the Police <br />Department present to that extent. <br />Mr. Ulrich replied yes, there are traffic concerns and that we get a number of complaints related <br />to parking. He offered to provide the complaint information. <br />Deputy City Administrator Nelson stated that any time you have that many people in one place <br />you will have issues. These things cross over the boundaries of the normal. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that when Lord of Life had their festival, there were police there. <br />We have them at Happy Days and we have them at lots of places so he felt having police <br />presence at the Game Fair is not out of line. <br />Councilmember McGlone commented that the idea of why we have this booth — he thought was <br />fabulous. He is not interested in making a business thing out of this. <br />Mayor Ramsey added he feels it is valuable to have a booth at the Game Fair but he is not <br />interested in giving Mr. Delaney extra money for the 20 x 20 booth. That is the least Mr. <br />Delaney could do and he needs to make sure he calls it Ramsey and not Anoka. <br />City Council Work Session — April 5, 2011 <br />Page 11 of 12 <br />