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Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> Member Stewart stated that she is familiar with Kitchen Table but was not familiar with Wells <br /> Catering, so she had to look up information on that company. She stated that company also looks <br /> great and therefore she would go with the more cost-efficient option of Wells Catering for the <br /> event. <br /> Chairperson Olson commented that the Highway 10 topic was very popular last year and agreed <br /> that the content for this year looked great. He agreed that the mor ost-effective option for <br /> catering should be chosen, with Wells Catering, noting that company ��� nd reat job for the other <br /> EDA event as well. <br /> Member MacLennan commented that Wells Catering has b use past and does a great <br /> job. He commented that it is a basic breakfast and there ore cost'' tive vendor should <br /> be chosen. He agreed that the agenda looks good a noted"that the mee��% s typically well <br /> attended. He also believed that the date seems to b ood choice. <br /> Member Johnson asked if the past attendance has bee 1" 0 A <br /> Economic Development Manager Sulliv omented that a� ance has ranged from 60 to 120, <br /> noting that the meeting was held virtuall������'m COVID. He ���� nticipate 100 people for this <br /> event as more people are wanting to attend p � ter COVID % oted that if Kitchen Table <br /> is chosen $6 000 would need to be allocate ��for t" t whil 3,500 would be allocated if <br /> Wells Catering is chosen. He noted that selec f is would allow more wiggle room <br /> in the budget if more peo and the buc� could aut ize up to $4 000. <br /> Member Wiynmger he typi ��audience for iNs „eeting and what kind of marketing is done <br /> in preparation. <br /> Economic "�- � �� ,Man� ullivan �� led that typically there is a mix of the different <br /> sectors aps more y att� by industrial businesses. He stated that there are business <br /> own CEOs. He � that ' e this event is designed for businesses, the City does <br /> extell t �� itation to eve 'ngle b mess. <br /> Motion by r Johnso econded by Member Stewart, to allocate $4,000 for the 2023 <br /> i <br /> Business Networ eting Lyndes/Wells Catering at the Fountains of Ramsey; approve the <br /> proposed agenda; a usiness Network Meeting date of January 31, 2023. <br /> Motion carried. Voti g Yes: Chairperson Olson, Members Johnson, Stewart, MacLennan, Riley, <br /> and Wiyninger. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Howell. <br /> 5. MEMBER/STAFF UPDATE <br /> 5.01: Project Update <br /> Economic Development Authority/November 10, 2022 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />