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Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. Member Stewart commented that she supports the nominal increase per person for attendance versus the EDA providing the additional funding. Member MacLennan agreed that he did not think people would object to the increase in pricing. He asked for details in the promo budget. Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that was another way to help solve for the budget involving an increased EDA allocation, recognizing that item bounces from year to year. Chairperson Wiyninger referenced the high increase in pricing for the meals, at $13 per person and asked for more information. Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that the food cost increased about$3 per person, but the service charge and tax on food was rolled into that budget line item this year and it had not been in previous years. Motion by Member MacLennan, seconded by Member Johnson, to approve revised budget as presented (increase registration to $110 and "dinner only" to $50) and to open up online registration. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members MacLennan, Johnson, Howell, Riley, and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Lindahl. 4.02: Receive 2024 Business Expo Summary and Select 2025 Venue and Date Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. Chairperson Wiyninger commended staff for their efforts with the event. He recognized that they are going to discuss ways to improve the event but it should be noted that it was still a great event. Member Johnson agreed with the thought of having vendors acknowledge that they should not pack up until the allowed time. She suggested that perhaps there is someone out front directing people to assist in wayfinding. She stated that the food truck was a great addition and bingo seemed to be a great addition as well. Member MacLennan stated that he did not attend this year but commented that in years past people have also packed up early. He agreed that acknowledging, in the registration, that they should not pack up until the end. He stated that perhaps 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. would be a better timeframe to accommodate for the lunch hour. He also agreed with the $500 increase to the budget. Member Stewart commented that she would agree with a four hour event rather than five hour event, also having it in writing that vendors must stay until the end time. She stated that she would not want staff to approach vendors packing up early at the event. She commented that the booth Economic Development Authority/June 13, 2024 Page 2 of 4