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Chairperson Wiyninger agreed that would be a great addition. <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan agreed that business could be added to the large list. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger commented that Ramsey is a rapidly expanding city with a lot of incredible <br />businesses, and while it may feel harsh to pull businesses off the list, there is an astounding amount <br />of investment in the community from the business community. He wanted to provide staff with <br />the opportunity to add a business to the list that may come into the co nity. <br />Member Johnson stated that Ramsey seems to be a manufactu <br />businesses are coming in as well. She stated that perhaps the <br />businesses in the future. <br />ommunity, but many other <br />sider two categories for <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he;>'fkes t2ie concept, b e is also prestige <br />that comes with the award, and they have only had one business recognized each year since 1989. <br />He recognized that many of the recognized businesses have been manufacturing b se it is easy <br />for those businesses to check more boxes for the Business of the Year Criteria. He noted that <br />sometimes a retail business comes in that shines bright, but then burns out shortly after. He noted <br />that retail businesses have won in the passing the example of Golf Carts this year. <br />Chairperson Wiyninger confirmed consens with the staff sugge� for the small list and the <br />additional suggestions to keep Martin Mari on the small list . . 4 add Chanticlear to the large <br />list. `+.I <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan recog zed the additional suggestion from the EDA to <br />add Logan Companies to the large list. <br />Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by MembglStewart, to add Minnesota Waterjet, Wildlife <br />Research, Logan Companies, and Chanticlear te"the Large List for consideration in 2027. <br />A TO vote was performed: <br />Member aye <br />Member Lin aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Stewart aye <br />Member Johnson aye <br />Member Bauer aye <br />Chairperson Wiyninger aye <br />Motion carried. <br />Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Bauer, to add Path Machining and Automation, <br />Diamond Graphics, and Comfort Suites to the Small List for consideration in 2027. <br />Economic Development Authority/ April 9, 2026 <br />Page5of7 <br />