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Councilmember Williams stated that the EDA has looked at this for a long time, as this location <br />was identified as the best location for a business park. She noted that the City is competing with <br />other communities that have land available to businesses at a discount. She stated that the EDA <br />recommends to continue to pursue this land as business park location and the City could then <br />help facilitate a purchase of the property. She noted that if the EDA is not able to help facilitate <br />a purchase, the EDA would then pursue the purchase by the City. <br />Councilmember Johns stated that she agrees with the recommendation of the EDA as this land <br />has been identified as the location for a business park. <br />Mayor Strommen stated that the Council and EDA have identified this land for use as a business <br />park and therefore should continue to pursue that goal. She noted that the City has made similar <br />investments in the past that have been successful, using the example of Life Fitness, which is a <br />business that has continued to grow and thrive in Ramsey. She confirmed the consensus of the <br />Council to follow the recommendation of the EDA to continue to pursue this land as a business <br />park. <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama confirmed that the Council is <br />comfortable with the EDA continuing to move forward. <br />Mayor Strommen noted that this item can come back to the Council as frequently as needed. <br />Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama noted that the property is not <br />currently zoned for business park and therefore would need to come back for rezoning in the <br />future. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />Noted. <br />4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br />Mayor Strommen stated that Friends of the Mississippi River will be touring a site in Elk River <br />this weekend and will be stopping in Ramsey at the Wayside from 11:30 to 12:30 on Saturday <br />for lunch. She asked if any members from the Council or staff would be available to attend. It <br />was noted that no one was available to attend. <br />City Administrator Ulrich noted that the CIP will be on the agenda for the next Council Work <br />Session. <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. <br />City Council Work Session / May 10, 2016 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />