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<br />She stated that they want to be a success, which will make Ramsey a success. She stated that once they <br />are established, they will help to attract more lodging, which will also help Ramsey. <br /> <br />Motion by Member MacLennan, seconded by Member Wiyninger, to recommend to City Council to look <br />for a lesser term (five years) and a smaller land area for the proposed use restriction. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members MacLennan, Lindahl, and Riley. <br />Voting No: Members Howell and Stewart. Absent: Member Johnson. <br /> <br /> <br />4.02: Consider Purchase Agreement and Right of Re-Entry Agreement for B & A Cylinder Site <br />(37a); Case of CBN Enterprises LLC (Jam Hops) (Portions may be closed to the public) <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Member Stewart asked if it has been verified that the Hwy 10 / Ramsey Interchange road improvements <br />will not utilize any portion of this site. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan confirmed that this site will not be used for the Highway 10 / <br />Ramsey Interchange project. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wiyninger invited the applicant to provide input. <br /> <br />Brenda Nolby, applicant, stated that they have been in business since 1997 starting as a gymnastics <br />business, expanding by adding a dance program, preschool, theater, ninja, birthday parties and day camps. <br />She stated that they attempt to help the children and families in the community. She stated that this will <br />be their third building location. She recognized that this is a large parcel, but they have outgrown every <br />single parcel they have been in. She anticipated that this location would expand as well. She stated that <br />they have a location on the border of Anoka/Ramsey and are out of space with a waiting list. She stated <br />that they are renting that space and it is being sold with a deadline to move by next May, which led to this <br />moving forward. <br /> <br />Member MacLennan asked the size of the current rental in Anoka/Ramsey. <br />Ms. Nolby replied that building is 16,000 square feet and currently has gymnastics and theater programing. <br />She stated that they will be adding a ninja program and potentially a swim school in the future. <br /> <br />Member Riley commented that this facility would be a much better location noting that he has spent a lot <br />of time in previous years at the existing Anoka/Ramsey location. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Lindahl, to recommend to City Council to approve the <br />Purchase Agreement and Right of Re-Entry Agreement for B & A Cylinder site (37a), subject to City <br />Attorney review. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Stewart, Lindahl, Howell, MacLennan, <br />and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member Johnson. <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ May 11, 2023 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br />