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Recreational opportunities Ll Kids and their families will again have the opportunity to enjoy fun activities at the Oneka Elementary gym dur- ing the long winter months. Tot Time and Family Open Gym will run from early November through mid-April. Tot Time Tot Time is for children ages 6 months to 6 years and will feature riding toys,a castle jump,basketball,bowling, and other exercises designed to refine coordination and large muscle and sensory development,along with the chance to just blow off a little steam.A separate area with age-appropriate play will be provided for children up to two years old. Tot 9 P it Time will be held on Thursdays from 4 to 7:30 p.m.starting November 9. Family Open Gym Children of all ages and their parent(s)or guardian can participate in Family Open Gym on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m.beginning November 9 and ending on April 19. Parents or care providers must supervise their children at all times. Participation (per session)is$2 per child or up to$5(maximum)per family. A picture ID is U required. Tot Time and Adult volleyball is organizing now. Please call Jon Andersen at 651-407-7508 to Family Open Gym register your team. will run from early November Downtown Update Redevelo ment throughmid- p Two Hugo"landmarks"are in a state of transition New Business Development April. these days—and that's a good thing. A redevelop- Progress continues on a number of new develop- ment plan for the former End Zone property was ments: approved by the City's Planning Commission in September and will be going to the City Council . The HealthEast Clinic at County Road 8 and for consideration. A Tax Increment Financing Everton is expected to be completed by the end Agreement will still need to be approved by the of the year. Economic Development Authority(EDA). • Lake Area Bank will move into a new 5,000 square-foot building by the end of the year as The owners of Carpenter's Steak House continue to well. work with the EDA and City staff members to pre- • A new office/warehouse building with seven pare their plans for revitalization of the restaurant suites has been approved,located on the corner and surrounding area. of Fenway Blvd. and 130th Street. DUE Partnership Update The Blue Heron Grill recently opened at 14725 The Business Retention and Expansion Victor Hugo Blvd and now features a Sunday Subcommittee(BR&E)has entered into a partner- brunch and great lunch menu. ship with local colleges to have their business stu- dents create and manage market and case studies for Hugo businesses. This service will be provided at no cost and local business owners are encouraged - to go to the City's website to find out more and to fill out a Business Profile Questionnaire. In addition m these studies,this partnership will soon be pre- senting free workshops on Microsoft®products and Internet marketing.