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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION –MAY 22, 2024 6 A. Report from the City Council Council Liaison Rousseau informed the Commissioners that the City received a grant this year in the amount of $18,000 from the Twin Cities Gateway Visitors Bureau. She explained that last year the City received $14,000 which was divided 50% between Ribfest and Bethel homecoming. This year the Council directed the grant to be divided evenly between Ribfest, Bethel, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and possibly Mounds View High School or the school district. She noted the money was to be used for marketing and promoting city tourism. She wanted the EDC to be aware of this grant in the event of potential uses next year. Council Liaison Rousseau stated that July 16 is the Committee and Commissions appreciation picnic and urged everyone to attend. Council Liaison Rousseau indicated she would be attending the League of Minnesota Cities’ annual conference June 26. She stated that Councilmember Fabel would be attending the June EDC meeting in her place, noting he was the Council liaison for newsletter. Council Liaison Rousseau informed the group that the Lions Club of Shoreview/Arden Hills provides welcome baskets to new residents that include promotional materials for businesses so another opportunity for marketing resources. Council Liaison Rousseau asked Youth Commissioner Schneider for suggestions on the best way to share the EDC youth volunteer opportunity with the highs school. A short discussion ensued about reaching out to the National Honor Society or school principal and the best timing of such. Youth Commissioner Schneider updated the group about her upcoming college plans and the group congratulated her. B. Economic Development Commission Comments None. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Youth Commissioner Schneider and seconded by Commissioner Williams. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.