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Member Kuzma agreed that Anderson Dahlen would be a great choice with their expansion. <br /> Member Berg agreed with Anderson Dahlen. <br /> Acting Chairperson Riley stated that he likes that the City has such great companies and gets to <br /> have this discussion each year. He stated that he likes the idea of recognizing businesses in the <br /> community. <br /> Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Kuzma, to select Anderson Dahlen as the 2019 <br /> Ramsey EDA Business of the Year. <br /> Further discussion: Member Hardin asked if there could be a runner up, recognizing other <br /> businesses as well. Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that this discussion makes <br /> that point. He suggested staying away from awarding a runner up, noting that this discussion <br /> creates the short list for the next year. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Riley, Members Hardin, Kuzma, and Berg. <br /> Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Steffen and Members Burandt and Kanaventi. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan asked if any businesses should be moved to the short <br /> list. <br /> Member Hardin suggested moving Molin Concrete to the short list and also asked about the <br /> status of Armstrong Kennels and Diamond Graphics. <br /> Acting Chairperson Riley stated that he would be open to suggestion from staff as well. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan agreed with the recommendation of moving Molin <br /> Concrete to the short list. <br /> 4. MEMBER/STAFF UPDATE <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan indicated that site plans have been submitted for <br /> Delta ModTech and Anderson Dahlen and provided an update. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill provided an update on current planning cases and <br /> projects moving forward. <br /> Member Hardin asked if there are MPCA funds available for the site cleanup at Riverwalk. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the two most common source of funds for <br /> this type of activity would come from DEED or the Metropolitan Council, noting that both funds <br /> have been applied for. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that the Purchase Agreements were executed <br /> on the PSD retail Parcel 45 and City storm water infiltration basin site. <br /> Economic Development Authority/May 9,2019 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br />