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<br />Chairperson Wiyninger agreed that would be a great addition. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan agreed that business could be added to the large list. <br /> <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 community. <br /> <br />Member Johnson stated that Ramsey seems to be a manufacturing community, but many other <br />businesses are coming in as well. She stated that perhaps they could consider two categories for <br />businesses in the future. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan stated that he likes the concept, but there 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 because 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 past, using the example of RM Golf Carts this year. <br /> <br />Chairperson Wiyninger confirmed consensus with the staff suggestions for the small list and the <br />additional suggestions to keep Martin Marietta on the small list and add Chanticlear to the large <br />list. <br /> <br />Economic Development Manager Sullivan recognized the additional suggestion from the EDA to <br />add Logan Companies to the large list. <br /> <br />Motion by Member Lindahl, seconded by Member Stewart, to add Minnesota Waterjet, Wildlife <br />Research, Logan Companies, and Chanticlear to the Large List for consideration in 2027. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Member Hills aye <br />Member Lindahl aye <br />Member Riley aye <br />Member Stewart aye <br />Member Johnson aye <br />Member Bauer aye <br />Chairperson Wiyninger aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <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 /> <br />EconomicDevelopment Authority/April 9, 2026 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br />