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Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the plan does identify the river as a <br /> physical barrier. He noted that although the river crossing is identified in the plan, it is not likely <br /> to occur in the life of this rendition of the plan. He noted that the City's focus at this time is <br /> Highway 10, while Dayton's key focus is the Brockton interchange at 94. He explained that <br /> once those elements are completed, the cities could then work together to gain the support that <br /> would be needed for the Mississippi River crossing. <br /> Member Burandt asked why the old Diamonds site was not included in the plan as a large tract. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the large parcels could be identified for <br /> industrial use. He stated that they are planning to complete the same exercise for retail <br /> opportunities, which would include the old Diamonds property. <br /> 4.04: 2018 Business of the Year <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama presented the staff report. <br /> Motion by Member Burandt, seconded by Chairperson Steffen, to select Zero Zone as the 2018 <br /> Ramsey EDA Business of the Year. <br /> Further discussion: Member LeTourneau stated that Zero Zone is an excellent community <br /> partner that is doing great things. He stated that the business has been in Ramsey for many years <br /> and is committed to staying in Ramsey with a healthy employment base. He encouraged the <br /> group to continue to look at other local businesses to recognize in the future. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Burandt, Hardin, Kanaventi, <br /> LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Skaff. <br /> Chairperson Steffen noted that there is a list of 17 potential businesses on the long list and asked <br /> for direction on moving two businesses to the smaller list. <br /> Member Hardin asked if the list of questions has been sent to all the businesses. <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama explained that the long list is <br /> developed based on recommendations from EDA Members. He stated that once businesses are <br /> selected for the short list, staff sends out the interview questions. <br /> Member Hardin suggested Anderson Dahlen and Panther Precision. <br /> Chairperson Steffen agreed that Panther Precision was also going to be his suggestion. <br /> Member LeTourneau suggested Do All Printing. <br /> Chairperson Steffen confirmed that those three businesses could be added to the short list for <br /> consideration the next year. <br /> Economic Development Authority/March 8,2018 <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br />