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4. EDA BUSINESS <br />4.01: Consider Approval of Purchase Agreement for Lot 1, Block 1, Rivers Bend Plaza 2nd <br />Addition; Case of MW Properties LLC (Complete Auto) <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. He provided a summary of <br />the acquisition and demolition of the Amoco building in 2005 and the site challenges (deed <br />restrictions, soils, access) leading to the reduced sale price of the property. He also highlighted <br />that the property is properly zoned for the proposed use and requires a conditional use permit. He <br />asked the EDA members if they had any issues with the auto repair use at this location. No <br />objections were shared by the EDA. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger invited the applicant to address the group. <br />Mitchell Webb, MW Properties LLC (Complete Auto), applicant, commented that they have <br />multiple locations with employees and awesome customers. He stated that he has worked with <br />Ramsey staff to renovate the strip mall and has enjoyed that experience. He stated that he currently <br />has a lot of customers from the Anoka/Ramsey area that are receiving service at the Andover <br />location and therefore believes that this would be a good location. He also shared that his sister <br />operates a successful daycare in the renovated mall on 167th in Ramsey owned by Webb. <br />Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Johnson, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve the Purchase Agreement and Right of Reentry Agreement as presented, subject to City <br />Attorney review. <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br />Member Lindahl aye <br />Member MacLennan aye <br />Member Johnson aye <br />Member Stewart aye <br />Member Howell aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Chairperson Wiyninger aye <br />Motion carried. <br />4.02: Consider Renewal of MOU with Anoka County Regional Economic Development <br />Partnership (ACRED) <br />Greg Frahm -Gilles, Director of Economic Development at Anoka County Regional Economic <br />Development (ACRED), introduced himself. He provided information on economic development <br />and the purpose of coordinating on a regional level. He reviewed the ACRED goals and initiatives, <br />target industries, and related market statistics. He also provided information on business support, <br />publicity, and available services provided through ACRED, along with development readiness, <br />workforce and housing programs/services. He provided the approved 2024 ACRED budget and <br />Economic Development Authority/ January 11, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />