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�, <br />Elk s �- <br />River <br />Request for Action <br />To Item Number <br />Ma Tor and CinT Council 10.3 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />WoYk Session Se tembeY 18, 2023 Michael HeckeY, PaYks and RecYeation Mana er <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Riverfront Concert Series Review oe Stremcha, Assistant Ci r Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Pormer, City Administrator <br />Action Requested <br />Recap the 2023 RiveYfYont ConceYt Series and discuss the goals/priorities foY next yeaY. <br />Background/Discussion <br />Except for the last conceYt with the Fabulous rlrmadillos, the overall 2023 conceYt series experienced a decline in <br />total attendance. Key contributing factors to the decline were the consistent hot weather and ��ildfires. Staff <br />surveyTed neighboring cities that host summer concerts and found attendance at all locations `vas lo`ver than <br />normal. <br />Staff Yecentlyr met with The Bank of Elk River YepYesentatives and discussed a few ideas to make the 2024 <br />Riverfront Concert Series more appealing and exciting. Some of the ideas proposed: <br />■ A broader band line-up to reach multiple age groups with diverse audiences. <br />■ The possibilityT of 5 or 6 bands that will attract larger crowds. <br />■ Themed nights such as Kickoff to Su�n�neT; T�opical Nigbt, Countzy �' 1�esteTn. <br />Financial Impact <br />The proposed 2024 budget for the Riverfront Concert Series is $35,000. Same as 2023. <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />OpportunityT to live, `vork and p1a�T <br />Attachments <br />■ Concert Series Locations Information <br />■ Marketing Report 2023 <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional <br />se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty. <br />rowEREo ar <br />�I'1 ���� <br />Update�l• January 2023 <br />