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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room #1101, Austin, TX 78701. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Shakeel Rashed Kevin Roberts Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Ofelia Zapata Zain Pleuthner PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2026 were not approved on Commissioner Zapata’s motion, Commissioner Roberts’ second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed abstained. Vice Chair Randall and Commissioners Valdez Sanchez were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by Station Austin regarding their work and possible partnership opportunities. Presentation by Mary Glinn, Senior VP, Station Austin. The presentation was made by Mary Gwinn, Senior VP, Station Austin. Discussion of updates regarding a recommendation concerning improvements to permit processes for restaurants. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026 Discussed. 4. Discussion of Red River District current events including business closures and economic impacts. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. The motion to approve the 2027 annual schedule was approved on Commissioner Roberts’ motion, Chair Gonzales’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Rashed abstained. Vice Chair Randall and Commissioners Valdez Sanchez were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Discussed. Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. without objection. 2