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<br />Mr. Norrell stated there is not a direct proportion in cost related to the number of sites. There is <br />a lot of baseline info that is done for all of the sites regardless of the deliverables. He stated that <br />there would be a drop in price if the deliverables were reduced but it would be in the $10,000 <br />range. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked if Buxton would assist in the traffic counts. <br /> <br />Mr. Norrell stated that they would assist in the traffic counts. <br /> <br />Mr. Martinson of PSD, LLC explained that there has been some energy injected into the Town <br />Center from the Medical office project, the Fountains of Ramsey and the ongoing streetscape. <br />PSD has promoted a lot by lot approach to this point and it has resulted on slow but steady <br />development. Identification of an anchor is very important to PSD to help build momentum for <br />the project. A future bride over the Mississippi and a train stop in Ramsey are major <br />transportation issues that need to move forward to help this project move forward. <br /> <br />Mr Hart asked whether or not the study would conduct a financial analysis of the area and a <br />feasibility study. <br /> <br />Mr. Norrell stated it would not. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer stated that using a company like Buxton would give credibility to the retailer <br />search and the probable proposals. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator asked if there could be a waiver of the SCOUT (Proposal <br />database for the city) fee for the second year that would amount to a saving of$12,000. <br /> <br />Mr. Norrell stated that the fee could be waived for the second year of SCOUT. <br /> <br />Consensus was to bring this back to the June EDA meeting to discuss what level of funding the <br />EDA would be willing to devote. Staff was also directed to look at potential partners for funding <br />the study. <br /> <br />Case #2: <br /> <br />Consider Assistance Package for Arrow Signs <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reported that Arrow Signs is currently leasing in <br />Ham Lake and has identified Ramsey as a potential place to relocate. Arrow Signs is <br />considering purchasing the Peck Construction building located at the southwest intersection of <br />Sunfish Lake Boulevard and McKinley Street. The owner is asking for assistance to purchase, <br />remodel, and make substantial site improvements to this site. <br /> <br />Member Elvig stated that the business might have cash flow difficulties being that they have <br />been leasing for such a long period of time. Helping move up to building ownership might not <br />be the best thing to do at this point. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/May 15, 2008 <br />Page 4 of7 <br />