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Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #19-085 Authorizing Submission of the City of Ramsey's 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update to <br /> the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Further discussion: Councilmember Heinrich appreciated the additional work done by staff to <br /> implement the previous feedback of the Council. Councilmember Riley echoed the comments <br /> from Councilmember Heinrich stating that this is a document that everyone can live with. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Heinrich, <br /> Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.04: Adopt Resolution#19-179 Approving Manufactures Cohort 2019 Renewal <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that he is directly related to this case and therefore recused himself <br /> from the discussion. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley took control of the case. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan reviewed the staff report and recommendation from <br /> the EDA to approve the resolution and continue to support the Anoka Area Chamber of <br /> Commerce Manufacture Cohort. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked the number of years Ramsey has participated in the program <br /> and the previous contributions. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that it is his understanding that Ramsey has <br /> participated in the program beginning in 2016. He assumed that the contribution has remained <br /> the same. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that he believed that the contribution has <br /> been the same each year the City has participated. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley confirmed that this would be the third year Ramsey has participated at the <br /> same level of contribution. He stated that as a member of the EDA, he was present for the <br /> presentation from Mayor LeTourneau. He explained that this cohort helps to support the local <br /> manufacturing businesses and bring together education to prepare youth in the community. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that he was also present for the presentation as a member of the <br /> EDA. He stated that the success in bringing prepared students to the workforce has been <br /> excellent and therefore he is in full support. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #19-179 Approving Manufacturers Cohort 2019 Renewal. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Kuzma, Heinrich, and <br /> Musgrove. Voting No: None. <br /> City Council/July 23,2019 <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br />