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<br />Motion carried. <br />7.05: Adopt Resolution #20-153 Approving Manufacturers Cohort 2020 Renewal <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau recused himself from this case. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the EDA to <br />approve the resolution approving the renewal of the Manufacturers Cohort. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that he heard a more detailed presentation at the EDA and the <br />members of the EDA unanimously recommended approval of this continued support. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Menth, to Adopt Resolution <br />#20-153 Approving Manufacturers Cohort 2020 Renewal. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked how often this group meets and whether the <br />meetings are open to the public. John LeTourneau, Chamber of Commerce, stated that its been <br />his pleasure to continue to offer this program on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce for the <br />purpose of supporting manufacturing. He explained that they engage with manufacturers at the <br />places and times best for them and that group determined that six to eight times per year would be <br />sufficient. He stated that they attempt to keep the number at the meeting small in order to ensure <br />that people feel comfortable expressing their opinions. He stated that it is for manufacturing by <br />manufacturing. He stated that if a member of the Council wanted to attend, they would be <br />welcome, but the entire Chamber body is not invited, out of respect for the group. Councilmember <br />Musgrove asked for an overview of what the funding is used for. Mr. LeTourneau stated that the <br />funding is used 100 percent for the program. He used the example of changing the curriculum at <br />Anoka High School and other projects which provide a direct result to the manufacturers. He <br />provided additional details on manufacturing within Anoka County. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma aye <br />Councilmember Specht aye <br />Councilmember Musgrove aye <br />Councilmember Menth aye <br />Acting Mayor Riley aye <br />Mayor LeTourneau abstain <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mayor LeTourneau rejoined the Council. <br />7.06: Considering a Second Amendment for Purchase Agreement for Cobblestone Hotel, <br />Extending Deadline for Notice to Proceed to August 30, 2020 <br /> <br />City Council / July 28, 2020 <br />Page 14 of 16 <br /> <br />