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<br />Interim City Administrator Nelson indicated she recalls that there were public safety concerns in <br />relation to Highway 10 with the request by Diamonds. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson st.ated her recollection is that Diamonds was looking for an alternative for <br />the whole site and funding for their event. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig requested staff to research the minutes of the meetings when the <br />Diamonds request was discussed. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated the key is to let the Committee continue working on the event and work out <br />the problems. His opinion is that the Committee has done an excellent job. <br /> <br />Interim City Administrator Nelson indicated direction is needed regarding the proposed <br />partnership with the Hope House. Carol Stafford of Independent Luxury Homes is present to <br />discuss the partnership with the Council. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated her only concern regarding the partnership would be the <br />precedent that would be set. She suggested drafting a calendar of summer events. <br /> <br />Management Intern Gladhill reported that the Committee was in favor of the partnership and felt <br />it would be beneficial. The events would be separate but sharing advertising resources. <br /> <br />Ms. Carol Stafford, Independent Luxury Homes, stated when she met with the Chief regarding <br />the Hope House event scheduled for September 16th he brought up that Happy Days is scheduled <br />for September 14th and 15th. She stated there will be a concert benefit at Diamonds following the <br />benefit walk for the Hope House. This will be an annual event. TheMS Society, Lupus, and <br />United Cerebral Palsy have been invited to participate, as well as many area businesses. They <br />are starting to go national with the Hope House, and would love to add the City of Ramsey logo <br />on their web site and a link. The Hope House of 2007 and 2009 will definitely be located in <br />Ramsey; the 2008 location is left to be determined. Ramsey has been phenomenal. Their new <br />family will be moving into the City on June 1 st. This is going to be huge for the City of Ramsey <br />and everyone that is part of the project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated he does not have any problems with the walk; it is a great idea. <br />His question is what they will do next year if someone wants the City to advertise jointly with <br />them, and why the City would partner with the Hope House as opposed to someone else. In his <br />view, he questions whether that is the City's function to partner with specific entities. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec pointed out that the City's posters already show the sponsors of parades. He <br />questioned what the difference would be in advertising with the Hope House. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated there is a synergy that fits with the Hope House that he is intrigued <br />with. In relation to the question about the precedent for following years, this is unique and the <br />timing is there. The City would be endorsing the Hope House with this advertising partnership, <br />rather than supporting it. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / May 22, 2007 <br />Page 8 of9 <br />