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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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Hardin, Kanaventi, Burandt, <br />Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />4.03: 2018 Business Retention and Expansion Presentation <br /> <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 /> <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if staff has a list of potential visits for 2019. <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />4.04: 2019 Business Expo Update <br /> <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 /> <br />