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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 the building and do all the <br />brewing operations while still maintaining his regular job. He stated that he has not yet found a new <br />location that is suitable until he found the location in Ramsey. He stated that all his equipment is in <br />storage and ready to move. <br />Member Stewart asked if the location would allow for a forklift to go in and out for transport. <br />Mr. Burt stated that he spoke with the current owner, stating that it would be nice to have a garage <br />door on the back for moving things easily and the owner had no issue with that. <br />Commissioner Wiyninger asked if there would be some type of food or partnership with local <br />restaurants to offer food. <br />Mr. Burt commented that in the previous location they used food trucks but was unsure that would be <br />an option in this location. He stated that he would most likely speak with local restaurants to try to <br />partner to offer food. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan reviewed the options before the EDA for consideration <br />and provided additional details on those options for financial assistance. <br />Member Stewart stated that she did not like the idea of modifying the policy outside of full -service <br />restaurants but does support allocating the excess SAC units. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger agreed with the comments of Member Stewart and supported the staff <br />recommendation to allocate the excess SAC units. <br />Member Riley also 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 />