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