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Councilmember Shryock asked the current number of businesses in Ramsey. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan estimated between 300 and 400. <br />Councilmember Shryock asked if there are parameters for the businesses that are selected for <br />business visits. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that there are not specific parameters and <br />explained that he met with some new businesses, some of the larger businesses, and some non- <br />industrial businesses. He noted that he reviewed the list of business visits in an attempt to try to <br />find businesses that had not been visited within the past three years. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that there is a business profile on the City <br />website, combined with traditional businesses and home -based businesses there is a total of <br />about 1,300 businesses. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that his estimation of 300 to 400 businesses is <br />based on the businesses that have a business registration certificate. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill explained that the EDA is different from other <br />Boards and Commissions that are advisory, because the EDA is an authority and therefore has <br />the authority to take certain actions. He explained that is why some members of the City Council <br />also sit on the EDA, which is a requirement. <br />2.03: Review Pricing Strategy for Sale of Excess City -Owned Land (Portions of this case <br />may be closed to the public) <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that the purpose of tonight's discussion is to <br />review historical trends, proceeds and negotiations. He provided a review of the status of land <br />sales and purchase agreements. He reviewed some of the key terms, negotiation policy, and land <br />sale proceeds policy. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that the new members of the Council may not be up to speed on <br />the deal range and asked staff for details. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan explained how the deal range was developed and how <br />it is used. <br />Acting Mayor Riley suggested going into closed session to discuss the pricing strategy for the <br />sale of excess City -owned land. <br />RECESS AND RECONVENE <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to recess the <br />meeting to Closed Session at 6:06 p.m. <br />City Council Work Session / February 26, 2019 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />