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Model D: <br />Private or Partner -led Market <br />A winter market led primarily by a private <br />operator, nonprofit, religious organization, or <br />outside partner rather than by the City. This <br />could include the City choosing to leave winter <br />market activity to the private market entirely or <br />participating in a limited support role. <br />POTENTIAL ADVANTAGES <br />• Reduces direct planning and <br />staffing demands on the City <br />• Allows the use of outside expertise, <br />vendor networks, and existing <br />event infrastructure <br />• May allow winter market activity <br />to continue in Ramsey without <br />requiring the City to lead it directly <br />• Provides flexibility in the level of <br />City involvement, from no role to <br />limited support or coordination <br />General Feasibility Considerations <br />• This model may present fewer staffing and operational demands for the City, but winter market <br />activity is already being provided in Ramsey and the surrounding area through private groups, <br />religious organizations, and traveling craft show operators <br />• If the City chooses to support one outside operator over others, there may be a risk of <br />perceived favoritism or competition with existing private offerings <br />• Because similar events already exist, the overall return on investment to the City may be more <br />limited, particularly if the City's role is largely supportive rather than additive <br />• This model may still offer value by allowing winter market activity to continue with less direct <br />staff burden, though with less City control over branding, vendor mix, and event quality <br />26 City of Ramsey / Winter Market Feasibility Study <br />