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Economic Devel <br />believed that the <br />preser4ation. <br />Member Li <br />over that. <br />Member Karpen agreed that it would be helpful to have the doors open earlier, with breakfast <br />served earlier as well, to allow for networking, as most people need to leave after the event. <br />Member Riley commented that everything the City did was great. He stated that his impression, <br />based on the feedback, was that the event space operation was mediocre. He stated that running <br />out of coffee is a recurring problem and is something that should have been fixed. He believed <br />that the venue itself was good because of the size and location, and hoped that the LaFontaine staff <br />could pick up their game. <br />Member Karpen commented that it seemed there were only <br />run more slowly as well. She stated that perhaps additiona <br />center for the event. <br />employees, which made things <br />ill be brought on by the event <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan recognizedCt the e center has a smaller staff and <br />it was unlikely that more would be assigned. He , .;d that he di . e that there was a point in <br />time when the staff was serving people, whic -d down the line. tated that feedback was <br />provided immediately, which allowed people through the line on b. 'des. He agreed that <br />the size and location of the venue are a good fit . oped could ad i ome of the other <br />issues. <br />Member Stewart commented that per ps the event center Auld be reminded that this is also an <br />opportunity for them to advertise their space to the attendees. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger stated if they target a speal wou . ke to condense that down to <br />30 minutes rather than 60 minutes, acknowledging that they run over that, but it would not <br />impact the timing for the overall pro"ram. <br />ent Manager Sullivan acknowledged the cost for a keynote speaker and <br />most likely want to get the most out of that cost with a 45 to 60-minute <br />1 stated that p= aps 4nutes is set, acknowledging that they may run slightly <br />Member Stewart c ' ented she would prefer to keep the 60-minute slot for the keynote <br />speaker and keep the ► •r- .tions to a lesser time. She acknowledged that there were other <br />things that caused the de . . year, including a longer presentation from the Police Chief. She <br />believed that City staff me . ers could be directed to keep their presentations within a shorter <br />amount of time. She supported the reduced food recommendation as they continue to have fewer <br />people attend than RSVP. <br />Member Johnson commented that some people choose not to eat breakfast, and perhaps there is <br />an option on the registration that would allow people to choose whether or not they want breakfast. <br />She noted that she is someone who chooses not to eat breakfast. <br />Economic Development Authority/ February 12, 2026 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />