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and cross-referencing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox stated that Star City is just another govermment program <br />to spend tax money derived from businesses to supposedly promote those <br />businesses; the information gathered in the star city tasks is of value but <br />not sure Star City designation is. The City recently spent $25,000 on a <br />study of the Hwy. ~10 corridor; the study stressed how important Ramsey is <br />going to be industrially and commercially as a result of the airportl a <br />letter received from the President of the Economic Development <br />Company/member of the Economic Development Commission opposing airport <br />improvements conflicts with the study and the city's intent for economic <br />development; appears that the EDC should get it's priorities in order. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember.DeLuca <br />authorizing the hiring of Yvonne Curran for a six month period as .an <br />economic development intern to complete Star City tasks. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Councilmember Cox reiterated the value of information <br />gathered in doing the star city tasks but that the designation itself is <br />not necessary and many communities may find it an embarrassement in the <br />future. Mr. Gorecki stated thd'i once all the Star City criteria is met, <br />the city can decide whether the designation is necessary or .just to proceed <br />with the concept. Councilmember Cox agreed that this motion should <br />indicate proceeding with the Star City concept but a decision 'pursuing the <br />designation will be made in the future. Councilmember DeLuca agreed that <br />the groundwork to obtain Star City statu~ is the real benefit of the <br />program but to not go the last step and obtain the designation, .which does <br />not cost any more, does not make sense. Councilmember Cox stated that the <br />entire Star City program might be an embarrassement by the time Ramsey <br />completes it's tasks. Councilmember DeLuca stated that whether or not a <br />city ends up embarrassed by Star City designation depends on how well that <br />city dit it's homework. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Recommendation From Economic Develovment Commission <br /> ~e~ardin~ Metro ~a Resort Site: <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember $orteberg and seconded by Councilmember DeLuca to <br />authorize a letter to the Northern )~yors' Association responding to their <br />request for potential sites for a Metro Area Resort. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />DeLuca and'Pearson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />~ Reouest For Metes And Bounds Subdivision: Case Of North Fork, <br /> <br />Ms. Norris stated that UPA has a substation on Outlot C of Northfork and <br />North Fork, Inc. is requesting a metes and bounds subdivision so that UPA <br />can purchase that portion of land. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to <br /> City Council/Nove~ber 24, 1987 <br /> <br />Page 13 of 16 <br /> <br />}10 <br /> <br /> <br />