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Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member Williams to appoint Member Riley as <br />Chairperson and Member Skaff as Vice Chairperson of the Economic Development Authority. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Members LeTourneau, Williams, McGlone, and Steffen. Voting No: <br />None. Abstain: Chairperson Riley and Member Skaf£ Absent: Member Wise. <br />Case #2: EDA 2012 Meeting Dates <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman presented the staff report that discussed the <br />meeting dates of the Economic Development Authority meetings. No changes were made to the <br />2012 meeting schedule. <br />Case #3: Buxton Business Prospect Update <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman presented the Staff Report that updated <br />Members on the status of the Buxton Group Business Prospects. Mr. Backman stated he has spoken <br />with 13 of the 20 recommended companies. The companies receive correspondence from the <br />Buxton Group and Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman follows up with <br />information on Ramsey. <br />Case #4: EDA 2012 Work Plan Goals <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman presented the Staff Report that discussed the <br />progress of the 2011 Work Plan Goals and 2012 Work Plan Goals. Mr. Backman stated there has <br />been progress on six out of seven of the highest priority areas. <br />Members discussed the progress of the 2011 EDA Work Plan and the priorities for the 2012 Work <br />Plan. <br />Chairperson Riley stated that obtaining a zip code was important to give Ramsey an identity. <br />Member LeTourneau stated he would like the goal of "establishment of new industrial/business <br />park" be moved up on the priority list. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the recommendations proposed by Chairperson Riley and Member <br />LeTourneau as well as the 167 and Hwy 47 node. <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager Backman requested the Members call or email him <br />their priorities and he will bring a draft 2012 Work Plan to the February EDA meeting. <br />Case #5: Economic Development/Marketing Manager Position <br />Chairperson Riley stated he added this case because of the proposition of potentially eliminating the <br />Economic Development/Marketing Manager position and spreading those responsibilities to other <br />staff. It is important that the EDA has a staff liaison and that this group supports the position. He <br />continued that this group is ineffective without an economic development staff person. <br />Economic Development Authority /January 12, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />