Adopt Resolution #24-080 Approving Grant from Sign and Awning Program for Bossman Inc. (Chanticlear Grill)

The City of Ramsey City Council adopted the Restaurant Subsidy: Sign and Awning Program on July 24, 2018 per Resolution #18-158.  This program, along with the SAC and WAC deferral loan program, was part of an initiative to encourage more investment in new restaurants in the City of Ramsey. To date, only the Kitchen Table and Alison's Petite Pastries and Miss Iz Ice Cream have been granted funds from the Sign and Awning Program.

Staff has been working with Bossman Inc. (Chanticlear Grill) this year to renovate and open up a new full service, sit-down restaurant at 7900 Sunwood Drive NW, Unit 100A (Former Anytime Fitness Location at Northstar Marketplace). 

Staff has received a complete application and is looking for the City Council to consider approval of this grant request for $1,500 from the Sign and Awning Program.

None required

Bossman Inc. dba Chanticlear Pizza Anoka has signed a seven-year lease in Northstar Marketplance at 7900 Sunwood Drive NW, Unit 100A.  The proposed restaurant use meets the criteria of the Restaurant Sign Awning program. The applicant has received two bids ($20,868.62 and $26,100) for the onsite signage included as attachments to this case.  Staff is looking for the City Council to consider approval of the grant request of $1,500.

Alternatives Include:
1) Adopt Resolution #24-080 Approving Grant from Sign and Awning Program for Bossman Inc. (Chanticlear Grill) (as presented); subject to Economic Development Manager review, and completion and inspection of the project
2) Adopt Resolution #24-080 Approving Grant from Sign and Awning Program for Bossman Inc. (Chanticlear Grill) (with changes); subject to Economic Development Manager review, and completion and inspection of the project
3) Something else.

Funding would come from the EDA 9230.6246 (marketing). The Applicant is requesting a $1,500 grant from the City Sign and Awning Program. This is the maximum allowable amount proposed under the program guidelines.  The total estimated cost of the project is approximately $26,100.  Bossman Inc. would be responsible for the balance.  

Motion to Adopt Resolution #24-080 Approving Grant from Sign and Awning Program for Bossman Inc. (Chanticlear Grill) (as presented); subject to Economic Development Manager review, and completion and inspection of the project.