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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY <br /> CITY OF RAMSEY <br /> ANOKA COUNTY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> The City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority (EDA) conducted a regular meeting on <br /> Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, <br /> Minnesota. <br /> Members Present: Acting Chairperson Shanna Stewart <br /> Member Chelsee Howell <br /> Member Rachal Johnson <br /> Member Brittany Lindahl <br /> Member William MacLennan <br /> Member Chris Riley <br /> Members Absent: Chairperson Scott Wiyninger <br /> Also Present: Sean Sullivan, Economic Development Manager <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER <br /> Acting Chairperson Stewart called the Economic Development Authority meeting to order at 7:30 <br /> a.m. <br /> 4.02: Consider Recommendation to Implement Lodging Tax and Membership with Twin <br /> Cities Gateway Visitors Bureau <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> Al Stauffacher, President of Twin Cities Gateway, stated that the owner of Hilton Home2Suites <br /> approached the TCG Board Chair with interest in this program and that is how these discussions <br /> began. He provided information on the Twin Cities Gateway, its purpose and intent, strategic <br /> goals and objectives, two staff members, organization history, and member cities and lodging <br /> properties within each city. He provided details on the TCG Board, which is composed of <br /> representatives from each community and meets quarterly. He provided additional details on the <br /> lodging tax, how that is used as well as details on the TCG budget. He stated that 75 percent of <br /> their budget is put back into marketing for the member cities. He provided additional details on <br /> the TCG city grants and regional grants as well as the 2024 marketing work plan. <br /> Member Howell asked if any of the member cities have negotiated a higher percentage. <br /> Mr. Stauffacher replied that they have not. <br /> Economic Development Authority/August 8, 2024 <br /> Page 1 of 3 <br />