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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Johnson, Lindahl, Riley, and <br />Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Member MacLennan. <br />4. EDA BUSINESS <br />4.01: Consider Purchase Agreement and Sale of Part of Outlot B, COR Five to CorTrust <br />Bank N.A. (portions may be closed to the public) <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger invited the applicant to address the EDA, asking for more information on <br />the desire to re-engage the project. <br />Dean Suchy, CorTrust Bank, recalled that they began on the original project in 2022, and this is a <br />very desirable location for the bank. He stated that the bank likes to own its own property and is <br />currently operating in a rented location in Anoka. He stated that this would provide the ability for <br />the bank to own their property and be in a desired location. <br />Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Lindahl, to recommend to City Council to <br />approve Purchase agreement and Right of Reentry Agreement with CorTrust Bank for the sale and <br />development of Part of Outlot B, COR FIVE as presented, subject to City Attorney Review. <br />Further discussion: Member Riley thanked the bank for coming back and appreciated that the bank <br />still wants to be located in Ramsey. He looked forward to having the bank in Ramsey. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Wiyninger, Members Johnson, Lindahl, Riley, and <br />Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Member MacLennan. <br />4.02: Sign Code Update Introduction Presentation <br />City Planner Martin presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger thanked City Planner Martin for the presentation and knowledge about the <br />sign code. He appreciated the approach to streamline and make it easier for business owners to <br />understand. <br />Member Stewart asked if this would address signage for a residential home -based business. <br />City Planner Martin replied that while there is information within the home occupation portion of <br />the ordinance, it would be reiterated. <br />Member Riley appreciated the presentation and desire to involve the EDA. He asked if Economic <br />Development Manager Sullivan has been a part of this review, providing his input as well. <br />Economic Development Authority/ February 13, 2025 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />