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Member Riley stated that perhaps they could offer a discount on the sponsorship if the hole will <br />be staffed. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan agreed that they could offer that option, but it may <br />discourage others who cannot attend from sponsoring. He stated that they could reach out to the <br />past sponsors as a follow-up to try to promote attendance. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger agreed that it would be good to have a follow-up with the sponsors to gain <br />input on why they did or did not attend the event. He noted that the information will help to guide <br />the future process. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan agreed that staff could put together a survey to send to <br />sponsors. <br /> <br />Member Riley stated that this is a business appreciation event, which does not have anything <br />specifically to dowith mayors, and perhaps inviting past mayors would be more appropriate for <br />another City event. <br />Member Stewart agreed. <br />Member Bauer commented that the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce had a great time as a <br />sponsor at the event. She noted that the temperatures were very hot, and she ended up with heat <br />stroke after the event, so that may have deterred some sponsors from attending. <br />Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Johnson, to select an event date of August 18, <br />2026, and the Links at Northfork as the venue for the 2026 Business Appreciation Day Event and <br />approve a $6,000 EDA contribution for the 2026 Business Appreciation Day Event. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Lindahl, Johnson, Bauer, Riley, <br />and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Karpen. <br /> <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided updates on recent business openings, <br />construction progress, and other items of interest to the EDA. <br /> <br />6. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Lindahl, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Johnson, Lindahl, Bauer, Riley, <br />and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Karpen. <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:20 a.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Economic Development Authority/ October 9, 2025 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />