Resolution - #24-080 - 03/26/2024

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #24-080 RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT FROM SIGN AND AWNING PROGRAM TO BOSSMAN INC. (CHANTICLEAR GRILL) WHEREAS, City Staff worked with with Bossman Inc. (The "Applicant") to identify a Ramsey location for a full service, sit down restaurant concept; and WHEREAS, the Applicant has filled out a complete application for the Sign and Awning program at 7900 Sunwood Drive NW,Unit 100A and has requested$1,500 to fund the signage for this new restaurant/bakery; and WHEREAS, utilization of the Sign and Awning program is based on the availability of EDA marketing funds (9230-6246) on an annual basis and is awarded on a case by case basis; and WHEREAS,the Applicant has received two quotes and the cost for the restaurant signage is $26,100; and WHEREAS, The EDA met on March 14, 2024 and unanimously recommended awarding $1,500 to Bossman Inc. (Chanticlear Grill) from the Sign and Awning program; and WHEREAS,Bossman Inc. is a company that is active and in good standing as documented in the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State as of March 14, 2024. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council authorizes awarding a grant of $1500 from the Sign and Awning Program to Bossman Inc. to be funded through 9230-6246 (EDA Marketing); subject to Economic Development Manager review, and completion and inspection of the project. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Olson,and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Kuzma Councilmember Riley Councilmember Olson Councilmember Howell Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Specht and the following voted against the same: None