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Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that the decision could be postponed to <br />May. He noted that he continues to receive interest from businesses for the event. He stated that <br />the event is currently sold out for businesses, with a waiting list. He noted that the postponement <br />could result in losing some businesses but could bring additional Ramsey businesses. He asked <br />the EDA to consider waiving the registration fee for Ramsey businesses. He stated that if the <br />decision is made to waive the fees, he would want to wait until the event is over to refund the fee <br />to ensure those businesses signed up still participate. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen confirmed the consensus of the EDA to waive the registration fees for <br />Ramsey businesses for the event, reimbursing the fee after the event takes place. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Riley, seconded by Member Kuzma, to waive registration fees for 2020 <br />Business Expo for Ramsey Businesses and continue to plan for a late July date, pending the <br />status of the current COVID-19 Pandemic. <br /> <br />Member Cords aye <br />Member Hardin aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Kuzma aye <br />Member Burandt aye <br />Chairperson Steffen aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided a brief development update, highlighting <br />Gigi’s Salon and Cobblestone Hotel and their intent to continue to move forward with their <br />projects. <br /> <br />6. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Member Kuzma, seconded by Member Cords, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Kuzma aye <br />Member Hardin aye <br />Member Cords aye <br />Member Burandt aye <br />Chairperson Steffen aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:49 a.m. <br /> <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 7, 2020 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br /> <br />