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<br />4.01: Consider Approval of Purchase Agreement and Right of Re-Entry Agreement for <br />st <br />6591 141 Avenue NW; Case of Blanery LLC (Portions of the meeting may be closed <br />to the public) <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Aliaksandr Blashchanitsa, applicant, commented that he is a builder, and they are excited to build <br />something for themselves. He stated that Ramsey was chosen because of its location and because <br />they are familiar with the ground conditions as they commonly build in Ramsey. He believed that <br />an autobody shop would have success in this market and the additional office space on the second <br />floor would provide additional income. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Stewart, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve the Purchase Agreement and Right of Re-Entry Agreement with Blanery LLC as <br />presented; subject to City Attorney review. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Member Riley commented that this is a great example of the EDA doing work <br />for the City. He believed this to be a great project and he is happy to see the redevelopment of this <br />site. He also liked the multi-use with autobody and office space. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Johnson, Stewart, Howell, <br />Lindahl, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member MacLennan. <br /> <br />4.02: Consider Recommendation to Approve Bossman Inc. Sign and Awning Program <br />Request <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Johnson, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve a $1,500 grant from the Sign and Awning Program for Bossman, Inc. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Member Riley noted that this is another great example of what the EDA can <br />do in the City. He noted the tools that the EDA has available to assist in getting restaurants into <br />the community, as that is a desired amenity. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Stewart, Johnson, Howell, <br />Lindahl, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member MacLennan. <br /> <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided an update relating to traffic counts on <br />Armstrong exceeding 10,000 trips per day and noted that they are almost full for the Business <br />Expo. He noted that not all the vendors are Ramsey businesses, and therefore if there are more <br />Ramsey businesses that come forward, they would push out non-Ramsey businesses for the event. <br /> <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ March 14, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />