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<br /> <br />Rob Hardy stated that Aldi and Holiday just broke ground on a project he is working on in Fargo, North Dakota and anticipates opening in October 2020. He stated that there is a five- <br /> or six-month construction period for this type of project. <br /> <br />Member Riley asked for additional details on the general interest that there was for the project prior to COVID-19 and how this situation may impact the interest in development. <br /> <br />Mr. Hardy stated that initially he met with Kwik Trip last May and that business indicated a sincere intent to move forward on the project. He stated that Kwik Trip indicated that it <br /> would most likely take until this spring to gain corporate approval and move forward. He noted that administrative staff has been working from home, which placed a delay on Kwik Trip <br /> moving forward. He stated that he has asked for the minimum amount of time he would need and hopes to bring something forward later this year. He stated that he spoke with other retailers <br /> that have shutdown development activity at this time because of the COVID-19 uncertainty. He noted that he continues his efforts with retailers and provides a weekly update to Ramsey <br /> staff. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Hardin, seconded by Member Cords, to recommend to City Council to approve of Second Amendment to Purchase Agreement for Lots 1, 2, and 3 Block 1, COR TWO; subject to <br /> City Attorney approval as to legal form. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed by the Deputy City Administrator: <br /> <br />Member Cords aye <br />Member Hardin aye <br />Member Heineman aye <br />Member Kuzma aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Burandt aye <br />Chairperson Steffen abstain <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />Chairperson Steffen rejoined the group. <br /> <br />4.02: Consider First Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Gigi’s Salon and Spa, Inc. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Member Hardin asked if the other diligence items have been completed. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan replied that the title work was completed, and the site is pad ready and does not require additional environmental work. He stated that the delay <br /> is simply to allow the business additional time to make the decision, due to the impacts from the required closure.