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Economic Development Manager Sullivan suggested that they let the program roll out for a bit <br />st <br />longer. He noted that if March 1 is the start date, construction would probably not begin until <br />April or May. He suggested sending the survey in August or later to get better feedback. <br /> <br />Member Howell agreed. <br /> <br />Member Stewart asked what the issue would be with letting all Ramsey businesses do this versus <br />just the options within the case. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that was a suggestion staff discussed noting that <br />all businesses would most likely enjoy the option. He commented that his thought was to start <br />with the businesses more directly impacted by the construction project in the case that the Council <br />did not want the city to be a sea of signs for 18 months. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Johnson, to recommend extending the duration <br />of temporary signs for the whole of Ramsey for 12 to 20 weeks during the period of March 1, 2024 <br />through December 31, 2025 and bring that forward to the City Council for consideration. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Stewart, Johnson, Howell, and <br />Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Lindahl and MacLennan. <br /> <br />4.02: 2023 Business Appreciation Day Wrap Up and Selection of 2024 Date and Location <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Member Johnson commented that the event was fantastic, and the hole sponsors were great. She <br />noted that perhaps they could review the sponsor setups for each hole as some holes just had a <br />table and you were not really sure who it was. She commented that some of the hole sponsor <br />setups were a lot of fun and provided good networking opportunities. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that staff set up tables for the holes that were <br />going to be sponsored but sometimes the organization staffing the hole cannot attend. He noted <br />that there were two or three holes that did not have people show up and the EDA was able to sell <br />multiple hole sponsorships for some holes this year. <br /> <br />Member Johnson stated that she also liked that the prizes were drawn ahead so that people are not <br />waiting around. She commented that she would be willing to show up early and go around to <br />check whether the holes are staffed or not. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wiyninger commented that the event was great and staff did a phenomenal job. He <br />thanked Economic Development Manager Sullivan and his staff. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Stewart, to select an event date of Tuesday, <br />August 20, 2024, the Links of Northfork as the venue for the 2024 Business Appreciation Day <br />Event, and to allocate $5,500 for the event. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ September 14, 2023 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br />