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CITY OF HUGS 2009 EDA Annual Report This Annual Report is designed to showcase many of the commercial and industrial businesses that have located in Hugo during 2009. The goal of the Hugo Economic Development Authority (EDA) is to create a thriving community with diverse jobs and tax base, brought about by specific emphasis on business retention, business expansion, and business attraction. Hugo's In This Report: business community is rapidly expanding due to strong residential growth and • PAWS Pet an attractive business environment. Hospital 2V M EDa q"tb... • Fairview Clinic 1. Create Business Retention and Expansion Subcommittee of the EDA • Northern Lights • Work with U of M, St. Thomas, or others on BR&E research program Pediatric • Continue collaboration with HBA Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon-cutting Gere- • Institute for monies) Athletic Medicine • Kids Abilities 2. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects • Certify the TIF District • Lorenz Dance • Coordinate public infrastructure • Energy Pilates • Verizon Wireless 3. Establish quality commercial development Focus on gateways • BR&E Program . Coordinate site planning for 165th & 61 2009 EDA Members Begin area plan for 170th & 61 • Create design guidelines Fran Miron, Review development policies and incentives within the approval process President 4. Continue implementation of the EDA marketing plan Phil Klein, • Updating City website Vice President • Continuation of the City's cable access show Jim Bever and jn&t6t>ciae ea.wtX&W"... Mike Granger The valuation of the commercial and industrial construction in Hugo exceeded 1.9 million dollars in 2009. The City of Hugo and the EDA welcome all of the Jan Arcand new businesses to Hugo and are excited about the new jobs and services they Tom Denaway provide to the community. In this Annual Report the EDA has highlighted the new businesses that have located in Hugo and the Business Retention and Brian Thistle Expansion Program that will be completed in the Spring of 2010.