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Mr. LeTourneau stated that he respects the need to have numbers and apologized as he is not able <br />to give those exact numbers as things change every year in relation to the work plan and available <br />funding. <br />Councilmember Riley stated that the Council has spent a long time discussing $5,000. He stated <br />that the EDA has discussed this in length and recommended that this be funded. He stated that the <br />EDA has the job of assisting businesses and manufacturing is the largest portion of businesses <br />within Ramsey. He stated that the businesses have stated over and over that they need employees, <br />and this cohort was an answer to that question. He stated that this is funded through EDA funds <br />and the EDA recommended approval. <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution #21- <br />124 Approving Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers Cohort 2020-2021 Renewal. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Heineman stated that he agrees with Councilmember Riley <br />that manufacturers are needed. He stated that he will be sticking with his vote opposing the <br />request. Councilmember Musgrove commented that the City wants to have manufacturing jobs <br />and supports the purpose but also wants to hold the responsibility to residents that a value is shown <br />for dollars spent. She recommended that a better work plan be presented to show the value that is <br />gained. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Councilmember Heineman nay <br />Councilmember Woestehoff aye <br />Councilmember Specht aye <br />Councilmember Musgrove nay <br />Councilmember Howell nay <br />Councilmember Riley aye <br />Mayor Kuzma aye <br />Motion carried. <br />Mr. LeTourneau thanked the Council for continuing the effort. He stated that they look forward <br />to continuing to work with the manufacturing businesses, noting that 30 percent of Ramsey <br />businesses are manufacturing. <br />7.01: Consider Collector Roads and Trunk Utility Infrastructure for Trott Brook North <br />Planning Area <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Public <br />Works Committee to authorize the Infrastructure Study by Bolton and Menk for the Trott Brook <br />North Planning Area, with equal contributions from the City, Makowsky Addition, and Hunt <br />Addition. The Public Works Committee understood the need for the study but asked for the <br />developers to contribute their share upfront. Both developers have agreed to this scenario. <br />City Council / May 11, 2021 <br />Page 11 of 20 <br />