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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 141st 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 />