Minutes - Economic Development Authority - 10/10/2019

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Member Riley stated that residents continue to desire restaurants and retail and asked if there is a way to emphasize or target that development. Chairperson Steffen confirmed that restaurants and retail should be added to number two. He asked for details on the item related to zip code. Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that City Administrator Ulrich continues to work on that task and provided an update. Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that obtaining a zip code for the City of Ramsey remains a goal of the City and was recently discussed at the City Council meeting related to legislative platform and goals. He explained that while the zip code continues to be a priority for the City,it was decided that the State legislative platform was perhapsnot the best method in attempting to complete that task. Member Riley commented that the Council discussed the State legislative platform and noted that the State does not appear to have the ability to push that task and therefore more of an effort will be made on the Federal level. Motion by Chairperson Steffen, seconded by Member Kuzma, to recommend to City Council to approve the 2020 EDA Work Plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Kuzma, Burandt, Cords, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Hardin. 5. MEMBER /STAFFUPDATE The EDA reviewed the Staff Update. Economic Development Manager Sullivan indicated a Save the Date that will be emailed for the 2019 Highway 10 Business Network Breakfast. He noted that the goal is to secure speakers from the County,MnDOT, Bolton& Menk, and City staff. He stated that he and Community Development Director Gladhill attended the Upriver Event at TPC in Blaine,which highlighted development opportunities in Anoka County and Ramsey. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that the website and social media pages have been updated with current development project updates. He stated that Delta ModTech held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier in the week. He also provided updates on the Armstrong Retail project, Sapphire Apartments, two self-storage projects,and Suite Living.He noted that River Walk Village will hopefully begin the cleanup process of their site this fall to prep for development of that site this spring. Chairperson Steffen asked for an update on the ICO Station property. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that some cleanup and improvements on the site have occurred noting that there is still some question to the user for the frontbusiness area. Economic Development Authority/October 10, 2019 Page 3 of 4