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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, April 8, 2021, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, <br />Minnesota. <br />Members Present: <br />Members Absent: <br />Also Present: <br />Chairperson Jim Steffen <br />Member Scott Cords <br />Member Chelsee Howell <br />Member William MacLennan <br />Member Michael Olson <br />Member Chris Riley <br />Member Rachal Johnson <br />Sean Sullivan, Economic Development Manager <br />Tim Gladhill, Deputy City Administrator <br />4.02: Review Request for Interest/Proposals for a Dynamic Display Billboard for Retail <br />Advertising on Highway 10 Near The COR <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked for details on the scoring system developed by staff and why the <br />different scores were given. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan reviewed the items included in the scoring of the <br />proposals. He stated that the RFI provides a summary of the different categories. He provided <br />additional explanation on the different ranking criteria including display, advertising slots, leasing, <br />sign location, and ordinance experience and explained why the three vendors were scored <br />differently in the categories. He commented that iDigital Media was ranked first, Clear Channel <br />second and Lamar third. He stated that the group could select one company to move forward with <br />or could move forward with multiple companies to determine which would be the best fit. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked if the lease revenue is contingent upon sales in all three proposals. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that the Lamar proposal was a flat revenue <br />annually, but the other two proposals were based upon sales. <br />Chairperson Steffen asked and received confirmation that something would be displayed on the <br />board at all times, even if that is City messaging. He asked if the difference in display would be <br />noticeable to the general public. <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 8, 2021 <br />Page 1 of 7 <br />