Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 12/09/2021

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Motion by Member Cords, seconded by Member MacLennan, to recommend to allocate $5,000 for the 2022 Business Network Meeting, approve the proposed agenda, and select Business Network Meeting date of January 24, 2022. A roll call vote was performed: Member Howell aye Member Riley aye Chairperson Cords aye Member MacLennan aye Member Olson aye Motion carried. 5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE Deputy City Administrator/Community Development Director Hagen introduced himself noting that he most recently worked as the City Administrator for the City of Hanover. He stated that position allowed him to wear many hats and he was most interested by community development. He stated that he has been impressed at what he has seen since joining Ramsey and is excited to join the team. Chairperson Cords welcomed him to the City. Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided an update on recent development activity and interest. Chairperson Cords stated that he was under the impression that Bunker Lake Boulevard would be expanded to two lanes from Sunfish Lake to Armstrong and stated that it does not appear that was done. Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that there is a joint powers agreement that addresses future traffic flow for Bunker Lake Boulevard and the original plan expanded that to two lanes in each direction. He noted that growth and traffic patterns have not supported that expansion at this time. He stated that the proposed improvements are anticipated to have a 15-to- 20-year lifespan and additional lanes could be considered in the future. Member Riley stated that intersections and traffic flow have been improved through this project. 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Member Riley, seconded by Member Howell, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was performed: Member Olson aye Economic Development Authority/ November 18, 2021 Page 5 of 6