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