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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF Monday, October 15, 2007 3. Approval of Minutes for EDA meeting of September 17, 2007 City staff recommends that the EDA approve the minutes for the September 17, 2007 EDA meeting as presented. 4. MN Manufacturer's Week The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has designated the week of October 22`d through the 26`h, 2007 "Minnesota Manufacturer's Week" statewide. The intention is to showcase Minnesota's diverse manufacturing industry, and to create statewide awareness of the important role manufacturers' play. Here in Hugo we have a wide array of manufacturers that provide high-paying, high skilled jobs to our community and help create our solid economic base. Minnesota Manufacturer's Week presents the City with an opportunity to put a spotlight on our manufacturers, and say "thank you" for helping make Hugo a great place to work and live. Clarice Olson and Gerry Wenner from DEED will be present at the meeting to talk about the importance of MN Manufacturer's week. 5. Redevelopment Plan for the End Zone Property The City has received a concept plan for the redevelopment of the End Zone property. The concept plan includes a retail center and plaza in the front of the building. Representatives from DK Dockendorf Inc. will be present at the meeting to present their plans to the EDA. 6. Discussion on Sewer and Water Fees The Council discussed this topic at their October 1, 2007 meeting. The council talked about having a workshop to discuss this issue, but then deferred the issue to the EDA to make a recommendation to the Council. At its September meeting the EDA directed staff to conduct research on what other cities that are comparable to Hugo are charging for sewer and water fees. Administrative Intern, Nate Ehalt put together a memo outlining the system other cities are using for sewer and water fees. Staff will present the findings to the EDA and suggests that the EDA make a recommendation to the City Council on whether or not our policy is working well for businesses. Chad Wagner, owner of the Blue Heron Grill will be present at the EDA meeting. 7. "That's Hugo, Today" Cable Access Show "That's Hugo, Today" is the City's new cable access show that last week premiered in Hugo cable channel 16. The show is produced by Hugo City Staff. The topic of the month is downtown redevelopment. Please watch for"That's Hugo, Today' on cable channel 16.