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Economic Development Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama presented the staff report. <br /> Chairperson Steffen referenced option three and received confirmation that program does not <br /> currently exist in Ramsey at this time. <br /> Member Riley stated that it seems that there are two different categories of incentives, one which <br /> would apply to a small local restaurant and one which would apply to a national chain type <br /> restaurant. He stated that perhaps there would be two different programs for two different <br /> targets. He noted that while one category would not assist in bringing in a national chain <br /> restaurant, it could help a smaller local user to open a restaurant in Ramsey. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked if the first option would only apply to new construction and not an <br /> existing location. <br /> Economic Development Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama confirmed that in most cases, <br /> that first tool would only apply to new construction. He stated that if the EDA is interested in <br /> multiple options, staff could tie those together into a restaurant incentive policy. <br /> Chairperson Steffen noted that the first tool worked well in the past, although it has sunset, and <br /> agreed that would be a helpful tool to bring back. He asked if Member Riley felt that these tools <br /> would not be helpful for a national user. <br /> Member Riley stated that he believes that a national user would take advantage of some of these <br /> tools but did not believe that the tools would be enough to bring those national users to Ramsey. <br /> Economic Development Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama agreed that national users rely <br /> heavily on demographics. He explained that national users will make their decision based on <br /> demographics and then dig deeper to take advantage of tools available and agreed that the tools <br /> will not sway the decision of a national user. He agreed that the tools could however sway a <br /> local or regional user. <br /> Chairperson Steffen stated that the revolving loan fund should include restaurant users. He <br /> stated that the revolving loan fund does not get the use that it could. <br /> Economic Development Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama confirmed that one local <br /> business recently paid off their loan. He stated that there is an outstanding obligation to Stone <br /> Brook Academy for $100,000 but noted that there still is an available balance of about $200,000. <br /> He stated that it is difficult for a restaurant user to qualify for financing for a start-up. <br /> Member Burandt suggested adding options one, two and three as tools. He stated that he would <br /> be in favor of adding those options, with the clause that the request still comes back to the EDA <br /> for review. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked if anyone would be opposed to using the revolving loan fund for <br /> restaurant users. <br /> Economic Development Authority/May 10,2018 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />
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