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The consensus of the EDA was to direct staff to work with Town Center LLC to determine <br />location options for old town hall within Town Center and other areas within the City. Staff is <br />also to begin discussions with Landmark Community Bank and Children's World to determine <br />their interest in the property. <br /> <br />Case #2: Initiate Awards <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald stated that the EDA previously discussed initiating various business <br />awards besides just the annual ,Business of the Year award. Based on that discussion staff was <br />suggesting initiating an annual Business Community Involvement and Business Community <br />Pride award <br /> <br />Member Strommen questioned what staff envisioned as criteria for the Community Pride award. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald explained that she envisioned the award going to a business that <br />promotes the City of Ramsey and supports local events and organizations. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer suggested that the Community Involvement award be given out during the Happy <br />Days event and the Community Pride award at the 4th of July celebration. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald noted that the 4th of July event is not City sponsored. <br /> <br />Member Kurak stated that she thought the Festival of Lights was a great idea, but they should <br />probably wait until there are more businesses located in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Steffen stated that he thought the Community Involvement award and <br />Community Pride award should be combined into one. <br /> <br />TIF Specialist Sullivan inquired if businesses would nominate other businesses for the award. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Wald replied that she thoUght she would work with the Rotary or Lions Club <br />on determining candidates for the award. <br /> <br />Member Kiefer suggested that staff also receive input from the School and Happy Days <br />Committee since they work closely with some of the local businesses. <br /> <br />Member LeTourneau stated that they need to clearly define the criteria for the award so they can <br />identify the differences between Community Involvement and Business of the Year. <br /> <br />Consensus was to direct staff to define criteria for both the Community Involvement Award and <br />Business of the Year award. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority April 19, 2004 <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />