Robert, who identified himself as a member of the Yamhill Neighborhood Association and a private citizen, presented a 10–15 minute slideshow about Leavenworth, Washington, as an example of a small town that rebranded its downtown to attract visitors. He read portions of resolution R-827 describing the economic development committee’s purpose and emphasized the slideshow was "food for thought," saying it "doesn't mean that we're going to do it."

Committee members said the slideshow had been circulated by email and recommended the YNA present outside the formal meeting so the committee could receive the information without entering on-the-record deliberations. One member said archived minutes can lack context and preferred a separate, informal presentation; another suggested the YNA provide the slides after the meeting for committee members to review.

A motion to review the YNA slideshow after the meeting was made, seconded and approved on a voice vote; the transcript records affirmation but does not provide a roll-call tally by name. The committee did not take any policy action on the content of the slides and agreed the presentation was for ongoing consideration only.

The next steps recorded in the meeting minutes: the committee will review the YNA slides outside the regular meeting, and YNA may be invited for a fuller public presentation later if members request it.