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Chairperson Steffen referenced the previous case where the developer was not brought forward <br /> by CBRE and asked if CBRE then backs down from accepting commission. <br /> Mr. Pankratz replied that CBRE does still take a commission. He explained that part of the job <br /> of CBRE is to get the sites out there and garner interest, whether that is brought directly through <br /> CBRE or other avenues. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan noted that his original recommendation was to <br /> remove the B & A Cylinder site but noted that does not need to happen right now and the sign <br /> can remain. <br /> Mr. Pankratz noted that if there is interest in the site, they reply that the site is not available and <br /> then provide the caller with other available sites. <br /> Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Kanaventi, to recommend to City Council to <br /> schedule a joint worksession between the EDA and City Council for a broader discussion on City <br /> property listing and marketing strategy. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Hardin, Kanaventi, Burandt, <br /> Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> 4.03: 2018 Business Retention and Expansion Presentation <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. The report noted the goal <br /> for 2018 was to make 24 business visits and during 2018 there were 32 visits made. The report <br /> summarized all the data from the visits that occurred in 2018 and staff anticipates that achieving <br /> 24 business visits in 2019 will not be a problem. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked if staff has a list of potential visits for 2019. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he is still working to develop that list but <br /> can share that with the EDA one completed. <br /> Member Riley stated that he was just at a Chamber of Commerce meeting the previous night and <br /> workforce is an issue across the nation. He asked if Ramsey is in a worse position than other <br /> communities. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that he does not believe that Ramsey is in a <br /> worse position than other cities and that it is better than some. <br /> Chairperson Steffen suggested that staff provide an email to the EDA Members prior to a <br /> business visit so that interested members could attend if available. <br /> 4.04: 2019 Business Expo Update <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. It was noted that the event <br /> scheduled to take place on April 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Adrenaline Sports <br /> Center. <br /> Economic Development Authority/January 10, 2019 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />