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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 />