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Vice Chairperson Kiefer indicated that it's important to take care of existing businesses while <br />attracting new business, but questioned whether that was the responsibility of the EDA or the <br />Downtown Center Task Force. He indicated Member Gromberg's comparison with Panther <br />Precision didn't address businesses with a localized market, such as service industries that rely <br />on their geographical location. <br /> <br />Member LeTourneau asked if any studies on demographics had been done for the Downtown <br />Center that could be expanded on for all of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated there was a study completed for the town center task force but <br />was not sure how far through the City the study included. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Kiefer asked if the topic should be added to the next EDA agenda; whether <br />EDA should take the lead or turn this over to the Task Force, instructing them to look at all of <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />Member LeToumeau indicated he would like the Task Force to stay focused on the Downtown <br />Center and appoint another group to address those issues. He stated the purpose of the Task <br />Force is to address the Downtown Center specifically. <br /> <br />Member Anderson reminded the group that neither the EDA, nor the City has final say in the <br />Downtown Center, and that the developer makes that call. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald indicated she would check with staff to determine the handling of the <br />Task Force, see what they are discussing and what their Mission Statement includes and report <br />back to the EDA. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Member LeToumeau, seconded by Member Steffen, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chairperson Kiefer, Members LeToumeau, Steffen, <br />Anderson, Gromberg. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Riley and Member Zimmerman. <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:04 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Karen Whaley, Recording SecreJ~3, <br />TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial,/v~pc. <br /> <br />Meg~a~ ~ald} Associate Planner <br /> /\ <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority / November 18, 2002 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />