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MARKETING STRATEGY For the past couple years the EDA has been working towards a Marketing Strategy for the City. It is also a goal of the EDA for 2007. Staff presented what Hugo is doing for a marketing tool and what other Cities are doing to promote themselves. Attached were ideas that the EDA had in 2005 for a Marketing Program for the City. Staff recommended that the EDA discuss what kind of marketing they would like for the City and give direction to Staff. Arcand stated that having the EDA have its own section on the City website is a good idea. Granger stated that the attached spreadsheet was good and provides information on what the EDA has thought of in the past. Bever stated that we should be taking before and after pictures of what is going on in Hugo. Miron stated that for the EDA marketing strategy staff should concentrate on the website and keeping it up to date. We could possibly look for funding and work with the HBA. Arcand suggested that we work with the school district on finding a student to help the EDA portions of the website. Denaway suggested using Gov Delivery on the Gov Office website manager. Bever stated that the entry signs to the City are important. Staff was directed to draft a spread sheet for the EDA Marketing Strategy. UPDATE ON 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP There is a Public Workshop for the 2008 Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Staff presented at the meeting the agenda for the workshop. Commission members were invited and encouraged to participate. Granger stated that we need a catch line on every Comp Plan newsletter and distribute them out. INVITE TO HUGO KIDZ& BIZ FEST APRIL 22, 2007 All EDA members are invited to Hugo Kidz &Biz Fest on Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Oneka Elementary School. Attached were the agenda for the events. The City Administrator invited everyone to the Hugo Kidz n' Biz Fest. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Denaway seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 am All aye. Motion carried.