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Chairperson Steffen asked if the City contribution should be lowered rather than lowering the <br />price from $60 to $50 for Ramsey businesses to participate. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that could be done but the thought that the <br />cost savings should be shared with Ramsey businesses. <br />Chairperson Steffen referenced the cost of the balloon artist and asked if that is necessary. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained that activity was very popular for children <br />and recommended keeping it. <br /> <br />Member Riley confirmed that the balloon artist activity was very popular the previous year. He <br />stated that he also likes that the EDA contribution was reduced and does not have a problem with <br />the business fee being lowered as well. <br /> <br />Member Cords asked if the waiting list from the previous year fills the amount of available <br />space. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that by moving to Adrenaline Sports they were <br />booth in order to make the City booth more effective and increase the flow. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Kuzma, seconded by Member Cords, to authorize the proposed budget for <br />the 2020 Ramsey EDA Business Expo. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Kuzma, Cords, Burandt, and Riley. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Member Hardin. <br /> <br />4.03: Receive 2019 Business Retention and Expansion Presentation <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report and the 2019 Business <br />Retention and Expansion Report. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen suggested that staff send out a schedule of upcoming visits which could <br />allow interested EDA Members to attend business visits, if desired. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen noted that it seems that the majority of the areas proposed for improvement <br />in the BR&E report are out of City control. He asked if there are instances where a concern is <br />brought forward that staff can address. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that there are some items or questions that <br />staff can be addressed after a business visit. He noted that other areas of follow up include <br />possible assistance the City can provide. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ January 9, 2020 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br />