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Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority met February 21.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

General Matters:

Chairman Hart asked for a motion to permit Member Kiley to participate via teleconference. Upon motion duly made by Member Powell and seconded by Member Hynes, the remaining members present unanimously voted passing the motion.

Chairman Hartwelcomed Member Ochoa to the Board and thanked Member Camargo for her Service.

A1. Roll Call: MPEA Chairman Hart, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Ms.

Calderon called roll.

A2. Approval of Minutes: Chairman Hart called for the approval of the minutes of the

Regular Board Meeting on January 17, 2017.

Moved by Member Powell, seconded by Member Chavez, and the remaining members present voted approving item A2.

Report from CEO: Ms. Healey reported the Economic impact Study was distributed to Strategic Priorities Report would be completed soon. Ms. Healey reported the release of the McCormick Place Everyday (MPEA) Ale, brewed with hops including some grown on the West Building's rooftop garden. Ms. Healey stated SAVOR worked with local BrickStone Brewery to create the MPEA Ale. Ms. Healey reported significant sales of the MPEA Ale took place during the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Ms. Healey stated the topping off of the Headquarters Hotel would take place at the end of the week.

Report from CFO: Ms. Clark presented the financial results for January 2017 and the tax collections for January 2017.

Report from McCormick Place: Mr. Causton reported the Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail Show held their event for the second year. Mr. Causton reported the 2017 Chicago Auto Show's last day was February 20th, and during the ribbon cutting Governor Rauner, Mayor Emanuel, Secretary White, and Cook County President Preckwinkle attended. Mr. Causton stated the First Look for Charity raised 2.8 million dollars, which will benefit eighteen local charities to benefit from Chicago Auto Show fundraiser. Mr. Causton reported the Winter Volleyball Championship (14, 600 attendees); Microsoft Chicago Tech Summit (2,000 attendees, corporate); Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA); and United Airlines (800 corporate leaders) were held on campus. Mr. Causton stated the Dental Show would open on Thursday with approximately 30,000 attendees.

Executive Session: Chairman Hart asked for a motion to Convene in Executive Session to discuss real estate and litigation. Upon motion duly made by Member Reiter, seconded by Member Powell, and the remaining members present unanimously voted to convene in Executive Session.

Upon return from Executive Session, item C1 was presented for consideration and discussion.

Review of Covered Actions and Eligible Agreements:

C1. Consideration of Approval of Executive Session Minutes of the January 17, 2017

Regular Board Meeting.

Moved by Member Reiter, seconded by Member Kiley, and the remaining members present voted approving item C1.

D1. Consideration of Approval of Amendment to Existing Contract for Design-Build

Services, McCormick Place Headquarters Hotel.

Moved by Member Reiter, seconded by Member Powell, and the remaining members present voted approving item D1.

D2. Consideration of Approval of Amendment to Existing Contract for Design-Build

Services, McCormick Place Event Center.

Moved by Member Reiter, seconded by Member Powell, and the remaining members present voted approving item D2.

D3. Consideration of Approval of Emergency Contract for Emergency Repairs -

Column AX-20 Shoring - Employee Parking Garage.

Moved by Member Reiter, seconded by Member Chavez, and the remaining members present voted approving item D3.

D4. Consideration of Approval of Emergency Contract for Emergency Work - Metra

Debris Netting Maintenance Project.

Moved by Member Powell, seconded by Member Reiter, and the remaining members present voted approving item D4.

D5. Consideration of Approval of Master Lease Non-Disturbance, Recognition and

Attornment Agreement.

Moved by Member Kiley, seconded by Member Reiter, and the remaining members present voted approving item D5.

D6. Consideration of Approval of Amendments to Navy Pier Inc. Lease.

Moved by Member Reiter, seconded by Member Chavez, and the remaining members present voted approving item D6.

Adjournment

Chairman Hart moved to adjourn the meeting moved by Member Powell, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote of the Board.

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