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Member Olson aye <br />Motion carried. <br />4.03: Receive 2024 Business Retention and Expansion Presentation and Adopt 2025 Goals <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger asked if the concern around Hwy 10 construction is the impact of <br />construction or the communication from the City about the construction. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he believes that it is related to <br />communication from the Bolton and Menk about impacts on specific properties from construction. <br />He explained that sometimes that notice can be provided but sometimes there are unforeseen <br />circumstances that delayed things and kept holes open that were not anticipated and did not meet <br />the expectations shared with the businesses. He stated that the City has done a much better job of <br />that and changed firms to manage that. He stated that Bolton & Menk hired a new staff member <br />to go out and meet with the businesses to discuss their concerns and provide updates and that he <br />has been well received by the businesses. <br />Member Olson thanked Economic Development Manager Sullivan and his staff for the great work <br />they do and for keeping the EDA and Council informed. <br />Member Riley echoed those comments. He stated that this is a vital service the EDA does through <br />staff. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger echoed those thoughts and recognized the time it takes to schedule and <br />meet with 30 businesses during the year. He thanked Economic Development Manager Sullivan <br />and Economic Development Assistant, Wendy Schlueter for their great work. <br />Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Olson, to accept the 2024 Business Retention <br />Report and adopt the goals for 2025. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Member Lindahl aye <br />Chairperson Wiyninger aye <br />Member Olson aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Motion carried. <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided an update on the status of proposed <br />development projects and items of interest to the EDA. <br />Economic Development Authority/ January 9, 2025 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />