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<br />Economic Development Consultant Mulrooney explained financial options to help EI Azteca. <br />He commented that the City is providing tax increment to facilitate demolition of buildings to <br />create options for more available property for new businesses. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reported Production Design Products is gathering <br />information to upgrade the front of their building and looking for funding. <br /> <br />Member Steffen asked if Coordinator Sullivan talked to Bob Muller about the Highway 47 /167th <br />southwest comer businesses. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan replied Bob Muller indicated to him that he is <br />more apt to sell at this time. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued. <br /> <br />Member Steffen asked how the Ramsey 3 discussions have gone. <br /> <br />Member Strommen commented some of the same issues are raised; however, good things have <br />come from the discussions. She stated the process is a good idea but needs to be refined. She <br />commented she would like a more diverse group of people attending the Comp Plan meetings. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked if members for other items for on-going discussions. None provided. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan suggested that Wells Catering (2007 Ramsey <br />Business of the Year) should be recommended for the North Metro Mayors Association Business <br />of the Year. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated that the business should be contacted to inform them of this action. <br /> <br />Consensus reached by the members to routinely nominate the Ramsey Business of the Year for <br />the North Metro Mayor's Business of the Year. <br /> <br />MEMBER INPUT <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Motion by Member Steffen, seconded by Member Strommen, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Steffen, Strommen, Elvig, and <br />Schindel. Voting No: None. Absent: Members Kiefer and LeTourneau <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:00 a.m. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/November 8, 2007 <br />Page 6 of7 <br />