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Econ. Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama reviewed opportunities for training for <br /> Members of the EDA. He stated that if Members have interest in any of these opportunities they <br /> should reach out to staff <br /> 5.02: Business Retention and Expansion Update <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama stated that staff attempts to conduct 24 <br /> visits per year, noting that 14 visits have been completed so far in 2018. He stated that if <br /> Members are interested in attending visits, they should reach out to staff He noted that Member <br /> Kanaventi attended the Dedicated Networks visit and thanked him for his participation. <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama stated that there is a vacant restaurant <br /> space in The COR and noted that staff is working with a potential start-up user. He provided <br /> other updates including interest from a potential grocer and updates within the business park. He <br /> noted that KORU Fitness provided the final payment on the loan they received from the EDA. <br /> He advised that Ms. Wenberg has completed her last day with the City and the economic <br /> development team will cover her responsibilities until a new staff member comes on board. He <br /> noted that Ramsey was recognized as one of the five finalist the previous night for its efforts <br /> with real estate development. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich noted that the Council approved the Feasibility Study and ordered <br /> plans and specifications for an infiltration basin within The COR, which will help to provide <br /> storm water infiltration for COR projects. He provided an update on other recent Council <br /> activities noting that Councilmember Riley won the election the previous night. He noted that <br /> the Mayor position and multiple Council positions are up for election in November. He stated <br /> that legislation has been introduced in the Senate and House for the Ramsey Boulevard grade <br /> separation rail crossing. <br /> Chairperson Steffen noted that there is a vacant position on the EDA and asked when a new <br /> Member will be appointed. <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr/Assistant City Administrator Brama replied that applications for that <br /> position are due on April 20th and anticipated that the Council will conduct interviews in May <br /> with appointment occurring in June. <br /> 6. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Burandt, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Burandt, Hardin, Kanaventi, <br /> LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> The regular meeting of the Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:46 a.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Economic Development Authority/April 12,2018 <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br />