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4.04: Prospect Update Management Analyst Brama stated a manufacturing business ("Alpha") is considering a large expansion within Ramsey and is considered a strong prospect with decisions made over the next year. He stated an industrial supply business ("Beta") with two locations in the City is looking for an additional 5,000 square feet for a specialized portion of its business. He stated a manufacturing business ("Charlie") is looking for an additional 10,000 square feet but is considered a weak prospect. He stated a data center business ("Delta") under consideration for the old municipal center is considered a weak prospect. He added the City is working through Connexus on this prospect. He stated there are three additional prospects that the City has met with but staff has not heard back from any of these prospects. 5. Member/Staff Input Member Steffen requested an update regarding a meeting with local recreational vehicle dealers to plan the expo. Management Analyst Brama stated that a meeting has not yet been scheduled. Member Steffen asked if the January agenda will include the hiring of an economic development manager. City Administrator Ulrich explained that staff hopes to have a strategic planning session with the City Council during the first part of January to confirm strategic direction, staffing, and tasks. He stated that the roles and responsibilities of an economic development staff person is not yet known but remains a top priority. Member Steffen thanked Chairperson Riley for his many years of service on the EDA. 6. Adjournment Motion by Member Skaff, seconded by Member Williams, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Members Skaff, Williams, LeTourneau, McGlone, and Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Wise. The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:31 a.m. Economic Development Authority/December 13, 2012 Page 5 of 6