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agreement, must include: (1) the number of jobs created, which may <br />include separate goals for the number of part-time or full -time jobs, <br />or, in cases where job loss is specific and demonstrable, goals for the <br />number of jobs retained; (2) wage goals for any jobs created or <br />retained; and (3) wage goals for any jobs to be enhanced through <br />increased wages. If the creation or retention of jobs is determined <br />not to be a goal after a public hearing, the wage and job goals may <br />be set at zero. <br />2. A business that receives revolving loan funds must agree to list any <br />vacant or new position with the Minnesota Department of <br />Employment and Economic Development. <br />E. Equity participation. There shall be a minimum 10% owner equity investment of <br />total project costs required of all applicants. <br />F. Collateral requirements. All loan agreements will be secured by one or more of <br />the following; promissory note, mortgage, or security agreement as required by <br />the City; and <br />1. The revolving fund may take a subordinate position to the primary lender <br />on the assets financed; and <br />2. Surety deposits shall be required for certain construction contracts as set <br />forth in Minnesota Statutes 290.9705. <br />G. Letters of Commitment. Letters of commitment from all funding sources must be <br />submitted for the application to be deemed complete. <br />H. Personal guaranty. Personal guarantees of persons with ownership interest of 20% <br />or greater are required. Personal guarantees of persons with ownership interest <br />between 5% to 19% may be required by the City but are discretionary. <br />I. Loan repayments. Loan payments must begin within one month of receipt of the <br />Revolving Loan. The City of Ramsey may make exceptions to this rule on a case - <br />by -case basis. <br />J. Loan prepayment. Prepayments are permitted where the Borrower makes the <br />EDA whole for any losses or costs associated with the prepayment. <br />