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Mr. Feges replied yes. <br /> <br />Councihnember Pearson inquired as to how Ramsey Town Center was marketing to attract <br />businesses to the area. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges replied that they are marketing to draw local businesses, as well as, businesses <br />nationwide. Their goal is to have a 50/50 mix. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that he could see a draw for people to come to the area for unique <br />products, and inquired if it was the intention of Ramsey Town Center LLC to provide a certain <br />atmosphere. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges replied yes as it relates to entertainment and restaurants. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec suggested that Ramsey Town Center LLC send out letters to the local businesses, <br />including businesses in Anoka, providing them an opportunity to be located within the Town <br />Center. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig inquired if the Ramsey Town Center LLC group will be doing the <br />soliciting of retail or will that be turned over to the secondary developers. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges replied that currently Ramsey Town Center LLC is doing the solicitation. They are <br />looking for a secondary developer to develop the retail portion, but if they are unable to find <br />someone to step up to the plate and meet their requirements they will continue to handle the retail <br />development. They will not compromise the project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that to lose the vision would be traumatic to everyone. She wants <br />to make sure that the vision of having something identifiable to the City of Ramsey stays. Ms. <br />Kurak inquired if the group was still considering the residential units on top of the retail areas <br />and structure parking rather than larger parking lots. <br /> <br />Members of the Ramsey Town Center LLC group explained that the structured parking is <br />integral to what they are doing. The market is somewhat sensitive to the vertical mixed-use so <br />what they are trying to do is to integrate rental and for-sale units. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired as to the status of the discussions with staff regarding the <br />location of the park and ride facility. <br /> <br />Mr. Feges replied that it has always been their vision to have the station located in a permanent <br />spot. They could take action very quickly to get the facility operating in the event the funds are <br />made available. <br /> <br />City Council/February 18, 2003 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />