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4. EDA BUSINESS <br />4.01: Consider Provision of Sewer and/or Water Access Charge Assistance for New Brewery <br />in Ramsey (Previously Case 4.02) <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Bill Burt, applicant, stated that he originally leased a building in Monticello and then purchased the <br />building on contract to deed. He stated that it became too hard to own he building and do all the <br />brewing operations while still maintaining his regular job. He stated t <br />location that is suitable until he found the location in Ramsey. He <br />storage and ready to move. <br />Member Stewart asked if the location would allow for a fo <br />as not yet found a new <br />d that all his equipment is in <br />go in a t for transport. <br />Mr. Burt stated that he spoke with the current owner ating that it would be nice to have a garage <br />door on the back for moving things easily and the . ad no i ue with that. <br />Commissioner Wiyninger asked if there would be som of food or partnership with local <br />restaurants to offer food. <br />Mr. Burt commented that in the previous loc <br />an option in this location. He stated that he <br />partner to offer food. <br />used food t <br />ely spea <br />was unsure that would be <br />ith local restaurants to try to <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan revie •d the options before the EDA for consideration <br />and provided additional details on those options fo ' nancial assistance. <br />Member Stewart stated that he did not like - id- •f modifying the policy outside of full -service <br />restaurants b ' ort alpg thee-, - . AC units. <br />Chairp - Wiyninger <br />reco - on to allocate <br />mments of Member Stewart and supported the staff <br />units. <br />Member Riley . agreed with that direction. He recognized that bringing a brewery into Ramsey <br />has been a goal of the EDA and City Council for some time and also believed residents would be <br />happy to have this use in the community. <br />Motion by Member Stewart, seconded by Member Lindahl, to direct staff to work with Rustech <br />Brewery, and to recommend to City Council, the allocation of SAC credits to the project. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Stewart, Lindahl, Howell, Johnson, <br />and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Member MacLennan. <br />Economic Development Authority/ October 10, 2024 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />