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Economic Development Manager Sullivan said that it varies based on the types of buildings and <br />uses. <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman asked if they were to move forward with this NDA, if the Council would be able <br />to have a say in what business comes in. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan said yes and explained that the City owns this land. He <br />noted that the City and PSD would have to come to an agreement on the price of the land, and if <br />they do not wish to sell it to this retailer, they can say no. <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman stated that he would be comfortable moving forward with this NDA, knowing <br />that they have the controls to say yes or no to who the retailer is. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher agreed. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Council was to move forward with entering into an NDA with a large-format <br />retailer. <br /> <br />2.02: Consider a Municipal Farmer’s Market for 2026 <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood reviewed the Staff report concerning <br />bringing back the municipal Farmer’s Market at The Draw. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Proulx shared that she conducted research on bringing back the Farmer’s <br />Market to the City. She shared their goals for the market and the impact it would have on the <br />community. She noted that the Farmer’s Market would have little to no overhead costs and would <br />not have an impact on the General Fund. She added that the Ramsey Community Foundation has <br />volunteered to Staff this event every week. <br /> <br />Councilmember Stewart asked about parking and if it would be an issue with other events being <br />held at The Draw. <br /> <br />Recreation Coordinator Proulx said that they would have the Farmer’s Market on a different day <br />than concerts in The Draw so that parking would not be an issue. She noted these would be held <br />on Tuesday evenings. She said she does not see parking being an issue; however, if it becomes <br />one, they can reexamine. She added that they could even discuss parking with the businesses in <br />the area to see if their lots could be used. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht asked if they just redid all of the curbing in this area. <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen said no. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher thanked Recreation Coordinator Proulx for all of her hard work and <br />creativity that she has put into this. She said she is supportive of this. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / December 9, 2025 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />