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is paid for by the vendor and it is their choice of whether they want to pack up, but perhaps that is <br />noted, and they are then placed at the bottom of the list or in a less desired spot for the next year. <br />Member Riley also agreed with the hour change. He noted that if the traffic really slowed down, <br />that would lead to people packing up and leaving. He stated that he would also agree with a person <br />directing or even signage could assist in wayfinding. He commented that it was a great event and <br />they continue to build upon that. He also agreed with the increase in the budget. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that if they do not pair with the bags <br />tournament, it would be unlikely that they would have a food truck. He noted that food trucks also <br />take up parking stalls. He displayed an aerial view of the site and noted an area that had plenty of <br />parking available in front of the other building, but perhaps some people were not aware there was <br />parking in that area. He noted that perhaps vendors are told to park in that area next year which <br />would free up many other spots in the other areas. He stated that it would be problematic to have <br />someone directing traffic during the event, but staff could assist in directing vendor parking prior <br />to the event. He stated that currently the event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but <br />agreed that they could move the time to 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger commented on his tradeshow experience and noted that three hours would <br />be a tight window for people to want to invest their time and therefore preferred a four hour <br />window. He also supported the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. window. He noted that if the day is nice in terms <br />of weather, people will not tend to go to an indoor event. He stated that he has signed agreements <br />at other events that state the vendor will leave their booth up until the end time and if they do not, <br />they may jeopardize their ability to participate in the future. <br />Member Johnson commented that she does believe that an overlap of events does draw additional <br />traffic and asked if holding the event on its own would draw less traffic. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that last year there were people with <br />uniforms going into the event, while this year there was not. He noted that avoiding an overlap <br />would free up additional parking space. He noted that there would most likely still be something <br />else going on at the space, just not another big event. <br />Member Howell stated that she also supported the change in time and agreement for vendors. She <br />stated that moving the vendor parking would create more parking availability and therefore it <br />would be nice to have an overlapping event that would have a food truck. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan asked for clarity on whether the event should be held <br />on its own on April 12th or whether there should be an overlap with another event. He confirmed <br />the consensus of the changed time of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., having vendors check a box that they must <br />keep their booth up until the end time and if they leave early they will be at risk of not participating <br />in the future. <br />It was the consensus of the group to move the vendor parking and continue to pair with another <br />event. Member Johnson volunteered to come early and assist in directing traffic. <br />Economic Development Authority/ June 13, 2024 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />