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<br />Case #6 <br /> <br />STAFF UPDATE <br /> <br />Economic Development Coor~inator Sullivan reviewed some projects. <br /> <br />He stated that Marten EDM is considering an expansion. <br /> <br />Wyatt Earp's had its ribbon cutting and grand opening on April 1 st, 2009. <br /> <br />J]'s Pizza is planning on opening May 3rd 2009 this is the old Mansetti's Pizza space. <br /> <br />Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan mentioned the press release regarding <br />The Ramsey Town Center, stating that date for the closing is set for June 26tl1 2009. <br /> <br />City Administrator Kurt Ulrich mentioned that there was a lot of buzz out there with buyers, <br />developers asking how they can plug in and get involved. <br /> <br />The Armstrong Boulevard project has been identified by City Council as an important piece to <br />get in the interchange to provide easy excess in and out for retail. Pursuing a design bill for <br />legislation and that it is going along very well. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich, Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember Look met with Representative <br />Michelle Bachmann on AprilSth 2009. The primary topics of discuss were the transportation <br />infrastructure for this area. This would include the Armstrong Boulevard project, the rail station <br />and completion ofHighwaylO. <br /> <br />Member Look stated that Congresswomen Bachmann was made aware of our interest in having <br />the V A to look at Ramsey for the V A Clinic. <br /> <br />Economic Development coordinator Sullivan stated each year a business is chosen as Business <br />of the Year. This year on the Business Expo registration form there is a slot for nominations. <br />There will be a box set out at the Business Expo. <br /> <br />MEMBER INPUT <br /> <br />Member Elvig discussed the idea of having an electronic billboard on Highway 10. <br />He would like this on the agenda for a future meeting. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Steffen to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Elvig, LeTourneau, Look, Skaff, and <br />Steffen" <br />Voting No: None. Absent: None <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 9:37 a.m. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/April9,2009 <br />Page 6 of7 <br />