Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 01/11/2018

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City of Ramsey: Weaknesses NO ISSUES/ CONERNS WORKFORCE: NEED FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES LACK OF AMENTITIES (HOTEL, RESTAURANTS COMMUNITY CENTER) CONCERNED ABOUT TOO MUCH LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE COR 5 4 CONCERNS ABOUT HIGHWAY 10 - IMAGE & IMPROVEMENT PLANS Feedback for Ramsey/ Areas for improvement 0 1 2 4 5 6 1. No issues/ concerns (5) 2. Implement monthly "coffee with mayor" program to allow business to provide input in a face- to-face informal way 3. Concern about the car lots/ major outside storage on Highway 10, suggested the city should update our ordinances and either eliminate, segregate, or heavily regulate said types of uses 4. Aesthetics of HWY 47, example — wood privacy wall is falling into disrepair and needs to be stained/painted 5. Concerned about the COR vision, does not want it to change to allow housing in the business park area of the COR 6. Landscaping in the roundabout on Sunwood Drive in the COR should be completed, the current condition reflects poorly on the development 7. Need to expand, landlocked 8. Staff received very strong concern, frustration, and opposition regarding additional low income housing in The COR from two businesses. Four businesses total expressed this general viewpoint. 9. Staff received very strong concern and frustration regarding the image of Highway 10 from two Ramsey businesses. These businesses felt the image of Highway 10 is constraining the ability of Ramsey businesses to succeed. The other Ramsey businesses show deep frustration about the planning process/ proposed improvements to Highway 10. These businesses are frustrated with the lack of certainty around the plan (what is the final plan in Ramsey, what properties will be needed for ROW, can the state purchase their property if needed). Four businesses total expressed concern over Highway 10. 2017 BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION PROGRAM 4