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Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Member Riley commented that Wells Catering has been doing the breakfast and Business <br />Appreciation Day dinner for many years and therefore thought that should be discussed as to <br />whether to continue with that caterer. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that LaFontaine is the owner of the venue and <br />can control which caterers they allow in the venue. He noted that ontaine has expressed <br />interest in being the caterer for this event at its own venue and plans . . , - ise their new venue <br />during the event as well. He noted that he would continue to use . es/Wells for the golf event. <br />Acting Chairperson Stewart commented that she would like <br />do the breakfast for this event. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan comm <br />food for the events, and the decision to use an <br />Lyndes/Wells. <br />t ive La <br />d that <br />erer is <br />Member Riley asked when the date would be solidified. <br />ine the opportunity to <br />ndes/Wells do <br />t due to poor <br />e quality <br />rmance by <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that he would anti ate that the date would be <br />locked in within the next two weeks after he gets confirmation from the Communication Team at <br />Zan and Associates. He asked if there were any dates on the list that would be conflicts. <br />Acting Chairperson Stewart not <br />at there is an EDA meeting on February 8th and commented <br />that date should be removed unles at event will take the place of the regular meeting. <br />Economic Deve <br />last year a <br />ment Manager u ted that the budget for the event was $4,000 <br />ends to keep that flat. <br />Moti • ember Lindahl, seconded by Member Riley, to allocated $4,000 for the 2024 Business <br />Networ' -ting at LaFontaine Event Center and to select LaFontaine as the caterer; approve the <br />proposed a: . • and approve the following dates (1/31, 2/1, 2/6, and 2/7) for the meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />Voting No: None. <br />Yes• cting Chairperson Stewart, Members Lindahl, Riley, and Howell. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger and Members Johnson and MacLennan. <br />5. MEMBER / AFF UPDATE <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided a recap of the recently held Chamber <br />Breakfast, noting Ramsey businesses (Inky Elf, Minnesota Tool and Die and Bob FM) that were <br />recognized. He provided an update on development project progress, development activity and <br />interest. <br />Member Riley asked if the updates to Ferret Street attracted the new development interest. <br />Economic Development Authority/ October 12, 2023 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />