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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #21-027 RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR INTEREST FOR A DYNAMIC DISPLAY BILLBOARD FOR RETAIL ADVERTISING ALONG HIGHWAY 10 NEAR THE COR WHEREAS, the Developers, potential developers and end-users in the COR and surrounding areas have indicated that it is challenging to advertise to travelers on Highway 10 due to the lack of visibility or proximity to this major highway; and WHEREAS, the City has invested significantly into the COR to provide an opportunity for retail, commercial and housing investment in the heart of Ramsey and the lack of visibility from Hwy 10 is a barrier for retail development; and WHEREAS, Dynamic Display Billboard has proven to be an effective way to market local and national businesses to high traffic roadways; and WHEREAS, the private Dynamic Display Billboard market sector has expressed interest in the Ramsey market which presents an opportunity for the City to help our local businesses advertise to a larger audience; and WHEREAS, the EDA supports soliciting proposals for Dynamic Display Billboard in Ramsey; and WHEREAS, the On November 10, 2020 the City Council directed Staff to draft a RFI/RFP and to bring it back to the City Council for consideration; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City approve the attached Request for Interest (RFI) for the development of Dynamic Display Billboard on Highway 10 near the COR; subject to City Attorney review. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Woestehoff Councilmember Howell Councilmember Specht