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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill summarized some of the immediate action options, along <br />with the direction to further explore other options, based on the discussion from today’s meeting. <br /> <br />Member Riley asked if the liquor license renewal fee would apply only to restaurants or whether <br />that would include liquor stores. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he would recommend only waiving the fee <br />for restaurants as liquor stores have been deemed essential and have remained open. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Burandt, seconded by Member Steffen, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve the following: <br /> <br /> Approve the following now <br />o Waiver of On-Sale Liquor License Renewal Fee (City Fee Only) <br />o Waive Advertising Fees for Ramsey Resident for Ramsey Businesses <br />o Waive Late Fees for Lease Payments on City Owned Property (added, see below) <br /> Continue to explore the following and bring back to future meeting <br />o Short Term <br /> Marketing Assistance Program <br /> Deferral of Lease Payments on City Owned Property for 60-120 day <br /> Gift Card Purchase Program <br />o Long Term <br /> Low to No Interest Loan Program <br /> <br />Further discussion: Economic Development Manager Sullivan asked if a recommendation could <br />be included to temporarily waive late fees for City owned properties for the time being with <br />potential for deferral in the future. Deputy City Administrator confirmed the consensus to add <br />that action to the motion. <br /> <br />Member Cords aye <br />Member Hardin aye <br />Member Kuzma aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Burandt aye <br />Chairperson Steffen aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />4.05: Consider Waiver of Registration Fees for Ramsey Businesses for 2020 Ramsey <br />Business Expo and Discuss Future Planning and Dates <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen asked how long staff could wait to select a date. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 7, 2020 <br />Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br />