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2. 3. <br /> CC Work Session <br /> Meeting Date: 11/28/2023 <br /> Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Connect the community through Parks,Trails and Recreational Programming. <br /> Information <br /> Title: <br /> Review of Happy Days 2023 and forecast for 2024 <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> The purpose of this case is to present a high level review of the 2023 Happy Days event for Council,with an <br /> emphasis on the planning process and potential improvements for the 2024 event. The past year witnessed notable <br /> operational changes, in terms of staffing and event management responsibilities. <br /> In addition,there were operational amendments to the budget for Happy Days to manage increased expenses and <br /> a decreased contribution from the specific Happy Days General Fund budget line item, due to an overage in 2022 <br /> expenditures. The approach included raising participation fees, implementing cost-reduction measures, <br /> eliminating certain event features, adding others, and bolstering fundraising efforts. <br /> For the meeting, staff will highlight 2023 and review some of the feedback to date from, Council,the public and <br /> volunteers regarding various aspects of Happy Days events to inform the 2024 planning process. Additionally, a <br /> discussion on featuring Ramsey's 50th anniversary as a city will be beneficial. <br /> Timeframe: <br /> 15-20 minutes <br /> Funding Source: <br /> This work session topic does not approve any funding. <br /> Responsible Party(ies): <br /> Hagen,Riverblood,and Proulx. <br /> Outcome: <br /> Consensus to move forward with Happy Days 2024 planning, acknowledging the need for greater reliance on <br /> volunteers and additional staff involvement, similar to 2022 levels, and without engaging an event management <br /> firm. <br /> Attachments <br /> Happy Days Budget 2023- 98%Complete <br /> Happy Days Presentation <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Mark Riverblood 11/21/2023 02:58 PM <br /> Brian Hagen Abby Proulx 11/21/2023 03:00 PM <br />