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Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that it is yet to be determined if the acquisitions <br />would be full or partial, noting that the County is the lead agency that would work with the <br />businesses on those acquisitions. He stated that one business, Blue Line Collision, already has a <br />purchase agreement to move to another location in Ramsey. He stated that the purpose of the case <br />is to prepare for the scenario that, if these would be full acquisitions, it would ensure full <br />reimbursement could occur. <br />Member MacLennan asked for clarification on why the City would be involved rather than Anoka <br />County checking out the properties. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that the details of acquisition are yet to be <br />determined. He noted that the City has earmarked 4M of the proj ect costs to contribute, some of <br />which have been spent on plan preparation and design. He stated that there is a potential that the <br />City could allocate the funds for right-of-way acquisition and would then become the owners of <br />those properties if acquisitions are required. He noted that this action would clear the path for that <br />scenario but again noted that full acquisition of any of these properties is not imminent and that <br />Anoka County would handle negotiations. <br />Chairperson Olson asked if the business owners are fully aware of this process. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that Anoka County has been in contact with <br />the business owners, as has City staff. He believed that all of these property owners are very much <br />aware of this process. <br />Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Steffen, to direct staff to enter into a contract <br />with LHB to conduct inspection services and obtain letters of findings and to recommend to City <br />Council that the City of Ramsey consider concept of using available, required contribution funds <br />for the Ramsey Gateway Project on land acquisition/demolition expenses. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Member Steffen aye <br />Member MacLennan aye <br />Member Johnson aye <br />Member Howell aye <br />Chairperson Olson aye <br />Motion carried. <br />4.03: Select 2022 Business of the Year <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Member Johnson commented that some of the businesses on the list have been in existence for <br />many years. She referenced the school and asked if that would need recognition. She also asked <br />for input on some of the businesses on the list that she was not familiar with. <br />Economic Development Authority/ March 10, 2022 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />