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Member Gromberg questioned how this is any different than Panther Precision conflicting with <br />Command Tool, which already exists in Ramsey. He indicated the key is looking at all areas and <br />finding a balance. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Kiefer indicated that it's important to take care of existing businesses while <br />attracting new business, but questioned whether that was the responsibility of the EDA or the <br />Downtown Center Task Force. He indicated Member Gromberg's comparison .with Panther <br />Precision didn't address businesses with a localized market, such as service industries that rely <br />on their geographical location. <br /> <br />Member LeToumeau asked if any studies on demographics' had been done for the Downtown <br />Center that could be expanded on for all of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated there was a study completed for the town center task force but <br />was not sure how far through the)City the study included. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Kiefer asked if the topic should be. added to the next EDA agenda; whether <br />EDA should take the lead or mm this over to the Task Force, instructing them to look at all' of <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />Member LeToumeau indicated he would like the Task Force to stay-focused on the Downtown <br />Center and appoint another group to address those issues, He stated the purpose of the Task <br />Force is to address the Downtown Center specifically. <br /> <br />Member Anderson reminded the group that neither the EDA, nor the City has final say in the <br />Downtown Center, and that the developer makes that call. '. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated she would check with staff to determine the handling of the <br />Task Force, see what they are discussing and what their Mission Statement includes and report <br />back to the EDA. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Member LeTourneau, seconded by Member steffen, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Kiefer, Members LeTourneau, Steffen, <br />Anderson, Gromberg. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Riley and Member Zimmerman. <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:04 p.m. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority / November 18, 2002 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />15' <br /> <br /> <br />