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nd b. FY 16 2 Quarter Reports (informational) Ms. Lloyd stated that the Board packets included a second quarter report from FY 17 recipients. Ms. Lloyd stated that reports covered the period of September through December 2016. Each recipient completed the report. Ms. Lloyd indicated that a cover memo provided the Board with an overview of funds expended. To date, $406,606.25 remains in unspent funds. Board asked about Create Space funding. Ms. Riganti indicated that Create Space had withdrawn request for current proposal. City Council did not vote on the amended budget to support Create Space, per the EDRST Board’s request. Mr. Winer noted that a significant amount of funds still remain and questioned if all funds would be expended. Mr. Kuhlman noted that the Midtown Farmers Market report was very complete. c. FY 17 – Economic Development Retail Sales Tax Fund – Applications and Applicant Presentations (10 minutes per applicant) (Review and discussion) Mr. Winer stated that each applicant had 10 minutes for a presentation and Board members were welcome to ask questions after the presentation. Ms. Riganti provided a brief overview of the EDRST funds including the use of funds based on the criteria developed by the EDRST Board and the state statute. Ms. Riganti informed the Board that there is $565,000 available for FY 18 programs and projects. Mr. Winer then invited each applicant to present to the Board. i. University City Chamber of Commerce – Mary Adams, Executive Director of the University City Chamber of Commerce provided an overview of projects being requested for funds in FY 18. Ms. Adams provided a brief overview of the mission and goals of the Chamber and stated that the Chamber represents all of University City businesses and the Chamber works closely with the City on Economic Development initiatives. The Chamber is requesting a total of $105,500. The funds requested will be used for marketing and advertising ($36,000), a North and South and Delmar business district block party ($8,000), the annual Taste of U City ($7,000), Olive Link revitalization projects ($11,500), Regional branding and tourism ($33,000) and training and small business workshops ($10,000). ii. Create Space Generator, Inc. – Julia Li of Create Space presented the $130,000 request. Ms. Li began the presentation by detailing the concept of Create Space, to support makers and artist and develop a true retail incubator in University City, the center of creativity. Funds will be used to support two programs: Create Space, an artist retail storefront in the Delmar Loop and Kitchen Space, a 24-hour culinary kitchen that can support food truck operators, bakers, and caterers and provide educational and cooking class. Funds would support scholarships for University City residents to be a part of the incubator program and provide support for programming at both Create Space and Kitchen Space. iii. Mannequins on the Loop – Audrey Jones presented the $10,000 request for the Mannequins on the th Loop event. In fiscal year 2018, it will be the 10 annual event and Ms. Jones would like to market and promote the event to a broader audience. Ms. Jones also indicated that there is a goal to provide 50 mannequins from Kingsland to Rosedale (in St. Louis). iv. Loop Special Business District – Joe Edwards, President of the Loop Special Business District (LSBD) provided an overview of project and fund requests for FY 18, a total of $226,500. Mr. Edwards stated that the LSBD is requesting funds for Loop events ($75,000) including an expanded Ice Carnival. The event will be held for three days in FY 18. In addition, some infrastructure projects are being requested including a one of a kind “Welcome to the Loop” illuminated sign and lighting ($80,000) and tree grates ($45,000). The LSBD is also requesting funds to print Delmar Loop brochures and update the directories ($14,000) when new businesses come into the Loop. The last request is to continue to promote the 2