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Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Member Kuzma stated that he agrees with the staff recommendation, he would also suggest <br />looking at Armstrong Kennels, which has been a long-time business in the community. <br />Chairperson Steffen suggested that perhaps at minimum, Armstrong Kennels move to the short <br />list. <br />Member Burandt recalled the discussion the previous year and stated that he supports Panther <br />Precision Machine for 2020 Business of the Year. <br />Chairperson Steffen agreed that Panther Precision was a very close second the previous year and <br />should be selected for 2020. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that additional businesses could be added to the <br />large list as well. He noted that he will move Armstrong Kennels to the small list. <br />Chairperson Steffen noted that residents could also notify staff if they would like to nominate a <br />business for 2021. <br />Motion by Member Burandt, seconded by Member Riley, to select Panther Precision as the 2020 <br />Ramsey EDA Business of the Year. <br />Further discussion: Member Cords stated that he was not a member of the EDA the previous <br />year and was unsure how any given businesses would have been picked and therefore he will <br />abstain as he is unsure of the selection criteria. He stated that he has nothing against Panther <br />Precision, nor does he instead support a different business, he simply does not feel that he would <br />have enough information to make a decision. Economic Development Manager Sullivan <br />explained the information that was included in the packet and welcomed additional questions. <br />He recognized that this item did not have the discussion it typically would because of the <br />discussion the previous year. Member Cords commented that he did read that information and <br />then felt that he could support a vote. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Burandt, Riley, Cords, and Kuzma. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Member Hardin. <br /> <br />4.02: Discuss Options for Northern Nine (9) Acres of Lot 1, Block 1, Bury and Carlson <br />Addition (Future Public Works Campus Site and Economic Development Parcel) <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Member Riley commented that there have been two purchase agreements on this property in the <br />past and asked if the removal of the portion recommended would have stopped either of those <br />agreements from going forward. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ February 13, 2020 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br /> <br />