Minutes - Economic Development Authority - 04/09/2026

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There were no other nominations. Member Riley moved to close nominations. A roll call vote was performed: Member Stewart aye Member Riley aye Member Lindahl abstain Member Bauer aye Member Johnsonaye Chairperson Wiyninger aye Motion carried. 4.02: Select 2026 Ramsey Business of the Year Economic Development Manager Sullivan presented the staff report. Member Bauer commented that she believes that RM Golf Carts should be towards the top of the list because of their investment in Ramsey. Member Stewart commented that she was leaning towards Martin Marietta or RM Golf Carts based on the fact that they like to give back to the community. She commented that she would like to see Global Glove removed. Member Johnson stated that she was leaning towards Martin Marietta. Member Lindahl commented that she was also leaning towards both of those businesses as well, leaning more towards RM Golf Carts. Member Riley stated that all of these businesses would be a good choice, and he would defer to the staff's suggestion. He likes the idea of acknowledging the resilience of RM Golf Carts, which purchased the property when it could, and then improving the property. Chairperson Wiyninger agreed that all of these businesses are incredible parts of the community and recognized the investment that RM Golf Carts has put into their property over the last year along the Highway 10 corridor. He agreed that Martin Marietta would be a great choice as well, but he leaned towards RM Golf Carts. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that both Martin Marietta and RM Golf Carts are great small businesses along the corridor. He stated that Global Glove employs the most people out of all these businesses. EconomicDevelopment Authority/April 9, 2026 Page 3 of 7