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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 14, 2022 McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-12-145 — APPROVE RATIFYING THE 2023 SALARY WAGE SCALE AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PUBLIC HEARING — SUPPORT FOR MAXWELL LABS MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND PROGRAM APPLICATION The Community Development Director reported that the City was contacted by representatives from the Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED), Maxwell Labs, and their real estate broker. Maxwell Labs is a computer technology company currently located in St. Louis Park, MN and they would like to relocate to the City of Little Canada. This project would not only bring existing employees to Little Canada, but add several additional employees with the proposed expansion of their business. The property located at 3080 Centerville Road is zoned Office Industrial Park (I-2) and allows for this type of industrial business with no additional zoning applications. They will be utilizing 4,500 square feet in the existing building They are seeking Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) funding from DEED and the relocation/expansion of the business to Little Canada is contingent upon receiving this funding. According to the MIF program guidelines, the application must first be submitted to the local jurisdiction to conduct a public hearing and gather public input on the proposed project. The City Council from the local jurisdiction is also asked to adopt a Resolution of Support prior to final consideration by DEED staff. Jacob Balma, Maxwell Labs, stated they are currently located in St. Louis Park, but they are growing and they found a great space in Little Canada. He stated this MIF financing will help them hire the additional staff Keis opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by Torkelson, seconded by McGraw, the public hearing was closed. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-12-146 —APPROVE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR MAXWELL LABS MINNESOTA INVESTMENT FUND APPICATION TO MINNESOTA DEED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. 11.