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The EDA discussed the Tax Increment Financing District Certification. Denaway stated that the key date for certification would be sometime before June 30, 2008. Denaway asked if the plan for Carpenters is to purchase additional property. Mike Anderson stated that at this time that's the plan. Arcand stated that the plans where great and it's better to look at the big picture. Thistle agreed and likes the drafted elevations for the restaurant. Klein asked if Carpenters was going to be a two-story building. Mike Anderson stated that has not been figured out yet. Granger stated that he likes the idea of the French Quarter theme in Louisiana; it seems like the elevations mirror that thought. Thistle and Arcand agreed. Denaway stated that the City should think of a unified theme for downtown. EDA PORTION OF THE NEW CITY WEBSITE The Associate Planner presented the EDA portion of the new City website. The website is not yet available to the public, but is planned to be launched in early 2008. Associate Planner showed the EDA what the website will look like and what EDA information will be included. The EDA liked the new City website and was excited to see the outcome. CD Director stated that for the property for sale and leased portion of the website will be helpful to buyers and sellers of property. He suggested sending letters to the commercial and industrial property owners in the City to let them know about this portion of the website. Miron stated that this could also be one of the EDA's 2008 goals, to continue to work with the local business owners. UPDATE ON CITY OWNED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY "FOR SALE" SIGN At the November meeting the EDA recommended to the City Council to put up a commercial property for sale sign on the City owned property. This item was on the Council agenda on December 17, 2007 for approval. Bill Weigel has put together a rendering of what the sign will look like. The example was in the EDA packet. Thistle made a motion, seconded by Granger to recommend approval of the sign layout to the Council. All aye. Motion Carried. EDA ANNUAL REPORT At the November meeting the EDA had a chance to review the 2007 EDA Annual Report. The EDA had some suggestions for changes. The changes have been made and the revised annual report was attached for the EDA to review. Arcand stated that the report should be put in the Hugo Welcome bags that go to new residents. Klein stated that he could bring copies to Hugo Business Association meetings and distribute copies. Associate Planner stated in addition, the reports will be at City Hall and on the website.