Presentation Regarding Ramsey's Historic Town Hall / School Survey

The purpose of this case is to receive information from a survey regarding the Old Ramsey Town Hall. 

City Staff was contacted by an individual, Ms. Betty Erickson, who conducted a survey of residents at Happy Days as part of the DFL Senate District 35 booth this year.  The survey involved asking people what the city should do with the Old Ramsey Town Hall.   Ms. Erickson wanted to share the findings with the City Council.  

City Staff had previously been working with contractors to obtain bids and to complete a renovation of the site and to lease to a boutique.  Quotes for the project came in more than double the amount authorized by the City Council.  Based on high material pricing, material shortages and high labor costs, the EDA paused on a recommendation to move forward with the renovation.  The EDA will revisit this item once pricing and labor cost return to "normal" and make a recommendation to City Council on how to proceed.  A link to the August 12, 2021 EDA meeting case is here  Agenda - View Meetings (cityoframsey.com)