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It was noted that approximately $3,068 was spent on these community and business events in <br />2011, approximately $1,083 was spent in 2012, approximately $885 was spent in 2013, and <br />approximately $2,322 was spent in 2014. The amount budgeted in 2015 for participation in <br />community and business events is $3,000. <br />Mayor Strommen stated Family Promise also has a breakfast event <br />Councilmember Riley stated this is a lot of events, and golf events, but the City does not <br />participate in all of them. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau agreed that the City does not participate in all of these events but <br />staff will manage a budget around these events. He suggested including the Hope for Youth <br />Gala. <br />Mayor Strommen agreed there are a lot of events but it is clear that not everyone attends all of <br />the events. Instead, key events are selected. <br />The Council did not object to adding the Family Promise Breakfast and Hope 4 Youth Gala. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau commented on the positive impact to public perception and the <br />Council's commitment to the community when certain events are attended. <br />The consensus of the Council was to support the listed community and business events in 2015 <br />in addition to the Family Promise Breakfast and Hope 4 Youth Gala. This will be considered for <br />formal approval at the March 10, 2015, City Council meeting. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />Councilmember Riley stated the Council had talked about City-logoed clothing. <br />Mayor Strommen concurred and asked staff to research options including women's fit clothing. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau clarified the clothing will bear a 'City of Ramsey' logo rather than <br />"The COR' logo. <br />Councilmember Williams asked about filling Commission vacancies. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated applications are still being taken and Council interviews are <br />scheduled for March 10, 2015. <br />Mayor Strommen asked staff to verify and advise her of the deadline for application. <br />4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br />None <br />City Council Work Session / February 24, 2015 <br />Page 9 of 10 <br />