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Member Kurak stated that she would like to see some consistency, but allow for some <br />differences that flow into the Town Center. She noted that she was comfortable with moving <br />forward with the signs because TIF Funds would be available. <br /> <br />Member Gromberg inquired if the signs would be lit. <br /> <br />TIF Specialist Sullivan replied that he would prefer that the signs not be lit for maintenance <br />reasons. <br /> <br />The EDA agreed. <br /> <br />Consensus of the EDA was to direct staff to put together some preliminary designs and receive <br />cost estimates. <br /> <br />Member Kurak stated that she wants to make sure the City works with the Town Center on the <br />design of the signs. <br /> <br />TIF Specialist Sullivan inquired if the EDA would be willing to participate in some of the cost. <br /> <br />Member Kurak replied that there is not money in the EDA budget. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer stated that he thought the monuments were a good idea to provide identity to the <br />City. <br /> <br />Case #6: Promoting/Representing Ramsey <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald stated that staff would like to discuss opportunities for the EDA to <br />represent and coordinate Ramsey elected representatives at functions where the City is being <br />recognized for particular projects. It would seem appropriate that the EDA try to make contacts <br />with business newspapers, developers, and other applicable groups to inquire about opportunities <br />to represent Ramsey. The Town Center has generated a lot of discussion about Ramsey and it <br />seems appropriate that the EDA try to continue to market Ramsey as a whole and communicate <br />with elected officials about up and coming functions. The EDA is well rounded in knowledge <br />about development projects occurring within the City and therefore is an appropriate group to <br />facilitate ensuring Ramsey is represented at functions when appropriate. <br /> <br />Member Kurak explained that she brought the issue up with staff because the City is lacking <br />presence at some of these functions and she thought it made sense to get the EDA involved so <br />that they can attend some of those functions. <br /> <br />Member Steffen inquired if people are not currently attending because they don't know they <br />events are taking place. <br /> <br />Member Kurak replied that that was exactly it. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority April 19, 2004 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />