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Motion by Member Bauer, seconded by Member Lindahl, to approve the February 12, 2026, <br />minutes as presented. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Member Johnson aye <br />Member Bauer aye <br />Member Lindahl aye <br />Member Stewart aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Chair Wiyninger aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />4. EDA BUSINESS <br /> <br />4.01: Improving the Image of Ramsey Along the Highway 10 Corridor Plan (Presentation) <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bauer asked if the City or County would have funds available to assist businesses <br />with a planning budget for the updates and repairs. <br /> <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that would depend. He stated that if the items are things the <br />property owner should have been doing, they should have been planning for that, and the City will <br />not have a program to subsidize a lack of normal property maintenance. He stated that if businesses <br />want to connect to utilities, there could be programs/funds available to assist with that. He noted <br />that a sign and awning program is available for restaurants. He stated that Economic Development <br />Manager Sullivan can work with businesses to see if there is an available program. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan provided additional information on the EDA revolving <br />loan fund and how that could be used in certain scopes including renovation and expansions for <br />certain business types. He stated that while they can try to work with property owners, they also <br />need to be cautious because there are a number of property owners along the highway who have <br />maintained their property well, and the City does not want to be in the situation where it is <br />contributing funds to those who have chosen not to maintain their property. He noted that EDA <br />staff will be focusing on the Highway 10 businesses for business visits as well. <br /> <br />Member Riley reiterated that the Council wants this to feel gentle for the businesses. He stated <br />that the City made accommodations on things such as paving a parking lot when they were not <br />sure whether the businesses were going to remain after the highway project. He noted that the <br />RALF properties also could not be improved, but now that the highway project is completed, it is <br />time to enforce the rules that did not make sense to enforce during the project. <br /> <br />5. MEMBER / STAFF UPDATE <br /> <br />Economic Development Authority/ March 12,2026 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />