Minutes - Economic Development Authority - 04/13/2006

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that are being focused on, ending with a statement that the EDA would like to recognize the contributions made by Jim Deal and his contributions to Town Center. Motion by Member Elvig, seconded by Member Strommen, to direct staff to create a presentation for the 2006 Business of the Year Award in accordance with the presentation format as stated above by Member LeTourneau. Further discussion: The Board discussed the businesses included on the List of Possible Nominees being highlighted as the specific sites to focus on towards the end of the presentation. Member Elvig stated this will be a wonderful oppommity to recognize organizations like The Lions. He suggested Lano Equipment and Oakwood Development be included on the list of highlighted businesses. It was noted that Oakwood Development is not located in the City of Ramsey and is not eligible for the Business of the Year Award. Member Schindel inquired how long Mr. Lano has been in business in the City of Ramsey. Mr. Lano replied Lano Equipment has been in business since 1991. When he first came to the City he looked long and hard for TIF money to develop a new facility. The City of Ham Lake offered him TIF funds, but County Commissioners Earhardt and Berg sold him on the idea of moving his business to Ramsey. It has been 15 hard years of seeing development on Highway 10, and it is phenomenal. Member Schindel expressed his agreement with Lano Equipment being added to the list of businesses to be highlighted. The Board discussed the how broad the presentation should be. Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan indicated he will bring back a presentation for the Board to review based on the motion adopted regarding the presentation. The presentation will include brief highlights on the businesses listed on the List of Possible Nominees, with the addition of Lano Equipment. Motion. carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Steffen, Members Elvig, Strommen, Kiefer, LeTourneau, and Schindel. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Riley. Case #2: South of U.S. Highway #10 Development and Redevelopment Economic Development Coordinator Sullivan reviewed that in 2002-2003 the EDA had been working with Hoisington Koegler Group on a redevelopment plan for State Highway #10. The EDA focused on enhancing the image and creating a new identity for the City of Ramsey on the north side of Highway #10 between Armstrong Boulevard and the Anoka/Ramsey corporate limit. During discussions of the redevelopment plan for Highway #10, the EDA saw a need to also look at a redevelopment plan for the area located south of Highway # 10, from the corporate limits of Anoka/Ramsey to Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The EDA directed staff to work with Hoisington Koegler Group on a redevelopment plan south of Highway #10. Staff received a memorandum from Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. outlining four different concept plans for the area south of Highway #10. The minutes and plans from March 7, 2002 have been included in the Board's packet for review. Mr. Sullivan indicated when this study was being finished an IRC study was completed by MnDOT and it identified the preferred route of Highway #10 that shifted it north to the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way. The IRC study determined that a frontage road system was not necessary for the north side of Highway # 10. Economic Development Authority/April 13, 2006 Page 5 of 9 5