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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JULY 17, 2006 <br /> EDA President Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. <br /> PRESENT: Jan Arcand, Fran Miron, Phil Klein, and Tom Denaway <br /> ABSENT: Mike Granger,Jim Bever <br /> City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, CD Intern Rachel Simone <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> Arcand made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the minutes for the EDA meeting of June 19, <br /> 2006 as presented. <br /> All aye. Motion Carried. <br /> INTRODUCTION OF BRIAN THISTLE,RECOMMENDED FOR <br /> APPOINTMENT TO THE EDA <br /> At its June 19`h, 2006 meeting, the City Council accepted the letter of resignation from <br /> EDA Commissioner Nick Skarich who resigned his position due to a change in his <br /> employment and relocation. City staff advertised for the position and with the <br /> concurrence of Mayor Fran Miron the Staff conducted an interview with Brian Thistle. <br /> City Staff is comfortable with Mr. Thistle and will recommend approval of his <br /> appointment to the EDA at the July 17, 2006 City Council meeting. <br /> Bryan Bear stated that staff had in introductory meeting with Brian and felt he would be a <br /> good fit for the EDA. Miron talked about the application process. Brian Thistle was <br /> present to answer any questions and staff introduced him to the EDA. The EDA had some <br /> questions about why he was interested in joining the EDA and what he thought that Hugo <br /> needed in the community. Brian stated that he wanted to be involved with the community <br /> and thinks that the city needs more amenities for the residents. <br /> UPDATE ON SCHOELLER PROPERTY <br /> At its June 19, 2006 meeting the Council directed staff to negotiate with the Schoeller <br /> Family for the purchase of the property, with terms and conditions flexible. Staff has met <br /> with Lois Mahlberg and Paul Schoeller, the estate holders of the property located at 5399 <br /> 145th Street and successfully negotiated the purchase of the property. Staff drafted a <br /> purchase agreement for $150, 000 and the property owner would be responsible for the <br /> costs of the demolition that would be subtracted from the purchase price. The purchase <br /> agreement was approved by the City Council and has been signed by the estate holders <br /> with a closing date set for August 1, 2006. Bryan Bear gave an overview of the purchase <br /> agreement and the condition of the Schoeller property. Miron asked if the way we are <br /> handling the demolition cost would affect the use of the TIF money. Denaway stated we <br />