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Members discussed how the study has been used and if an update was part of the original contract. <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Skaff that Staff inquire and follow through <br />in regards to the language in the proposal that indicates in the beginning of the third year a complete <br />refresh of the study would be provided using updated data and that it is part of the original <br />agreement and prepaid. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members, LeTourneau, Skaff, McGlone, Steffen, <br />and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Wise. <br />CASE #4 TIF Legislation Passage <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman presented the Staff report that discussed the <br />TIF legislation passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. <br />Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director described the provisions this <br />legislation will bring to The COR. <br />Member McGlone stated the importance and difficulty of this accomplishment. He continued that <br />everyone involved in getting this legislation passed did an outstanding job. <br />Mr. Backman stated there was a lot of effort behind the scenes. The Department of Revenue <br />lobbied the Governor to veto the bill. <br />Case #5: Staff Project Update <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman requested input from the members regarding <br />Business of the Year nominations. He updated the members on the business being highlighted in <br />the next issue of the Ramsey Resident, Access America Transportation. They started with two (2) <br />people and (2) phone lines and now have 56 employees. They hope to have 75 by the end of this <br />year. This is an example of a company that is growing even in this economic downturn. <br />Member LeTourneau asked that Mr. Backman put together a top 10 list based on the criteria <br />established for Business of the Year. <br />Mr. Backman stated the four criteria established for the Business of the Year selection. <br />Chairperson Riley requested that prior year's nominations be reviewed also. He stated City Staff <br />would be a good source for nominations. <br />Member McGlone stated that Sunfish Express has kept the business open with the new <br />configuration of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. <br />Mr. Backman stated if there is a business you would like to nominate, email him; he will put <br />together a top ten list and members will discuss and select a business at the July EDA meeting. <br />Mr. Backman stated he visited RM Golf Carts on Saturday and the owner is very pleased with this <br />location. He has ample room for displays and repair area. <br />Economic Development Authority /June 9, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />