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Z DISCUSSION ON FLEXIBLE OFFICE SPACE Flexible office space is furnished office areas for separate businesses to share. One example is the businesses share a tenant space, but have separate areas to work (cubes). This often includes shared storage space for files and/or a common receptionist for all the businesses. Commissioner Graff started the discussion with the EDA on the idea of flexible office space in Hugo. He stated that this idea may help property owners with vacant space to collect rent and till the space. There are several home based businesses in Hugo that may want an office outside of their home and a place to have meetings with clients. He stated that he thinks that the vacant space in the Healtheast building is a good place for this concept and would like to have a discussion with the property owner. He also stated there are other vacant buildings and other property owners he would like to meet with. Miron stated that he thought this was a good idea and anything we can do to help property owners fill vacant space is positive. Puleo made a motion, seconded by Bever, to have staff contact property owners to have a discussion on flexible office space and to include Commissioner Graff. All aye. Motion Carried. Miron asked staff to bring information on abatement to the EDA for its May meeting. UPDATE THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN— PETE SAMPAIR At its March 24, 2011, meeting the Planning Commission reviewed the downtown redevelopment concept plan presented by Pete Sampair. The Planning Commission generally agreed with the EDA on its comments and feedback to Mr. Sampair. The Planning Commission stated that they liked the option with the main street atmosphere. They provided feedback on the type of housing and encouraged four sided architecture. Community Development Director, Bryan Bear, stated that now Mr. Sampair has received feedback on the plans he can start the detailed development plans. Mr. Sampair does not own all of the properties shown on the plan and will now meet with the other property owners on acquiring properties. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Community Development Director, Bryan Bear, updated the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment. The bank that owns Ricci's restaurant building has stated that there is an interested buyer and they expect a purchase agreement soon. Hugo 1 Stop has reopened with a new operator/manager.