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Member Berg introduced herself to the group, noting that she has a background in real estate and <br />has lived in Ramsey for seven years. <br />4. EDA BUSINESS <br />4.01: Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Member Riley nominated Jim Steffen for the position of Chairperson. <br />Motion by Member Riley, seconded by Member Hardin, to appoint Jim Steffen as Chairperson <br />of the Economic Development Authority through March 31, 2020. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Members Riley, Hardin, Berg, Burandt, Kanaventi, and Kuzma. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Chairperson Steffen. <br />Member Hardin nominated Brian Burandt for Vice Chairperson. <br />Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Kanaventi, to appoint Brian Burandt as Vice <br />Chairperson of the Economic Development Authority through March 31, 2020. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Hardin, Kanaventi, Berg, Burandt, <br />Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />4.02: Consider Purchase Agreement for 6590 141' Avenue NW; Case of MDBNK, LLC <br />(All Seasons Garage Door) <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. The property has been <br />vacant and off the tax rolls since 2006. The proposed project would secure a future for an <br />existing and growing Ramsey business. Although the company is unwilling to commit to a <br />future building and timeline to construct it, there is a possibility that it could happen. <br />Construction of the parking lot and connecting sidewalk will improve the conditions of the site. <br />Based on these factors, staff is recommending approval of the Purchase Agreement and to enter <br />into a Right of Re -Entry Agreement with MDBNK, LLC for roughly .95 acres of City owned <br />land located at 6590 141st Avenue NW, subject to City Attorney review and approval. <br />Mark Northfield, owner of All Seasons Garage Door, stated that they moved the business from <br />Coon Rapids to Ramsey four years ago and love the community and business climate. He noted <br />that the business has grown 40 percent since moving to Ramsey and has been able to increase the <br />number of employees as well. He noted that they are looking for future expansion opportunities <br />while transitioning to their succession planning, where their children will eventually take over <br />the company. He stated that they do need additional parking at this time for employees and will <br />expand that function first. He was unsure of the size and location of the building they would <br />need in the future, or when they would want to build. He asked that requirements not be placed <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 11, 2019 <br />Page 2 of 12 <br />