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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, May 12, 2022, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, <br /> Minnesota. <br /> Members Present: Chairperson Michael Olson <br /> Member Chelsee Howell <br /> Member William MacLennan <br /> Member Chris Riley <br /> Member Shanna Stewart <br /> Member Scott Wiyninger <br /> Members Absent: Member Rachal Johnson <br /> Also Present: Sean Sullivan, Economic Development Manager <br /> 1EA6 <br /> 4.01: Consider Renewal of Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership <br /> (ACRED) Tu.. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> Samantha Markman, ACRED, thanked the City of Ramsey for its continued support for the <br /> partnership. She stated that her last day with Anoka County is the following day and introduced <br /> County Administrator Rhonda Sivarajah that will oversee the partnership until the position is <br /> filled. She stated that all 21 communities within the county participate in the partnership to varying <br /> degrees. She provided details on the structure of the group along with its goals and initiatives. <br /> She presented the 2021 year in review,highlighting different events,marketing tools, and projects. <br /> She also reviewed some initiatives looking ahead into 2022 along with a schedule of events for the <br /> year. She commented that it has been an incredible opportunity to see the communities come <br /> together and work cooperatively. <br /> Chairperson Olson asked for specific benefits that Ramsey has received through the program. <br /> Ms. Markman highlighted the different benefits that Ramsey receives through the partnership. <br /> Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that CBRE lists a number of City owned <br /> properties but there are four properties that are not listed with CBRE and are instead listed through <br /> MNCAR which is hosted through ACRED. He commented that it is money well spent. <br /> Member Stewart asked how many properties have been sold through MNCAR. <br /> Economic Development Authority/May 12, 2022 <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />