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Motion by Mr. Riley and seconded by Ms. Scheiber to recommend that the City Council <br />initiate condemnation procedures to acquire the Sauter property. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Anderson and Connolly, Mr. Wagner, <br />Mr. Riley, and Ms. Scheiber. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Case #3: Ramsey City Staff Updates Memorandum <br /> <br />Mr. Norman stated that the City Council has directed him to develop a task force for the <br />Redevelopment Study of underutilized industrial parcels in the City. Mr. Norman <br />recommended that the task force consist of two councilmembers, 1 planning <br />commissioner, 1 economic development authority member, and 3 citizens at large. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman stated that a tentative agreement has been reached with the partners of BMA <br />Associates for the acquisition of 149 acres west of Ramsey Blvd. for an industrial park. <br /> <br />There will be a site plan on the March 6 Planning Commission agenda for a new <br />business, Systematic Refrigeration, coming to Business Park 95. Ace Solid Waste is also <br />building a new facility in Ramsey and their site plan is also on the March 6 Planning <br />Commission agenda. Ace has applied for tax increment assistance. <br /> <br />Councilmembers Anderson and Connolly, and Mr. Norman dismissed themselves from <br />the meeting at this time (7:05 p.m.). <br /> <br />Megan Barnett noted the Home Improvement Show is being held on Saturday, February <br />19 at the Anoka Armory. A Ramsey Business Network meeting has been scheduled for <br />March 7 at Connexus Energy headquarters. <br /> <br />It was also noted that the two vacancies on the Authority resulting from the expiration of <br />Mr. Hardin's term and Mr. Kent's resignation are being advertised; applications will be <br />accepted until the end of February. <br /> <br />Case #2: Set A Date And Time For EDA Meetings <br /> <br />It was the consensus of those present to establish a regular meeting date and time of 7:30 <br />a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at City Hall. <br /> <br />BOARD INPUT <br /> <br />It was noted that the City Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for April 17 at the Majestic <br />Oaks. Business Appreciation Day is scheduled for August 15 at North Fork. <br /> <br />Mr. Riley volunteered to serve on the Redevelopment Task Force. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/February 15, 2000 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />