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Member McGlone stated the owner of RM Golf Carts complimented Mr. Backman on his <br />helpfulness with the re- location of his business. He is going to be able to increase his sales because <br />he can have more stock on hand. <br />Mr. Backman thanked Member McGlone for bringing the business to his attention. <br />Mr. Backman will be bringing three (3) items to the City Council meeting on June 14 the subsidy <br />agreement with the Falls Cafe, consider the full restaurant subsidy policy, and consider a lease <br />agreement with Crystal Pierz Marine. <br />CASE #6: The COR Status Report <br />Deputy City Administrator /Community Development Director Nelson reviewed the ICSC <br />Conference, shared the new graphics and displayed a picture of the Development Team's booth at <br />the conference. <br />Member McGlone stated that meetings with franchise development attendees were good. They <br />have 50 or so contacts and the momentum is building. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated Ms. Nelson and Development Manager Lazan did a fantastic job <br />on the booth and this was the best year the Ramsey team has had at the conference. <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman asked if the team thought there was positive <br />continuity in going each year. <br />Member McGlone stated absolutely. <br />Mr. Ulrich stated they meet with people from previous years and tell them what is new in the city. <br />Ms. Nelson stated that getting an anchor to commit would help with development of The COR. <br />Ms. Nelson stated the Allina Clinic opened on Monday, June 6 and the VA will open in <br />November. Residence at The COR plans on closing in July and Suite Living in August. Legacy <br />Christian School is planning a spring 2012 start with the school opening in the fall of 2013. <br />Ms Nelson explained the facts and members discussed an anonymous letter that was . sent to <br />residents throughout the city. <br />Ms. Nelson stated she was part of a NorthStar Rail line tour in May. It was an opportunity to see <br />the development plans of the station sites of each city. The City of Ramsey is the only station with <br />the view of Highway #10. If funding is approved the station ground breaking will be spring of 2012 <br />and operational fall of 2012. <br />MEMBER INPUT <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Member Steffen, seconded by Member Williams, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Economic Development Authority/June 9, 2011 <br />Page4of5 <br />