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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY <br />CITY OF RAMSEY <br />ANOKA COUNTY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />The City of Ramsey Economic Development Authority (EDA) conducted a regular meeting on <br />Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, <br />Minnesota. <br />Members Present: <br />Chairperson Jim Steffen <br />Member Brian Burandt <br />Member Scott Cords <br />Member Ryan Heineman <br />Member Chelsea Howell <br />Member Chris Riley <br />Members Absent: None <br />Also Present: <br />Sean Sullivan, Economic Development Manager <br />Tim Gladhill, Deputy City Administrator <br />Bruce Westby, City Engineer <br />Mark Riverblood, Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent <br />Grant Riemer, Public Works Superintendent <br />4. EDA BUSINESS <br />4.02: Consider Loan Application for Restaurant Subsidy Program: Water Availability <br />Charge Program for Pleasant Valley Sunrise Group LLC dba Aurelio's Pizza <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Member Cords stated that he likes this idea, especially with the current economic conditions and <br />impacts to the hospitality industry. He stated that the business started this expansion last fall, and <br />it was delayed because of shutdowns. He commented that he would support providing this <br />assistance. <br />Member Riley commented that residents continue to make the comment that Ramsey needs more <br />restaurants and that is why the subsidy program was created. He stated that this seems to be a <br />good use of this program, to help an existing business expand. <br />Chairperson Steffen agreed. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan continued to present the staff report details. <br />Economic Development Authority/ January 14, 2021 <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />