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i CITY OF HUGO 2010 EDA Annual Report This Annual Report is designed to showcase many of the commercial and industrial businesses that have located in Hugo and other eco- nomic development during 2010. The goal of the Hugo Economic De- velopment Authority (EDA) is to create a thriving community with di- In This Report: verse jobs and tax base, brought about by specific emphasis on busi- 2010 Goals ness retention, business expansion, and business attraction. Hugo's Glamos Wire business community is rapidly expanding due to strong residential Bioscitex growth and an attractive business environment. Transition Plus 2V I V EDa goab... 0 Purchase 1. Business Retention and Expansion Agreement . Implementation of the BR&E Strategies Program BR&E Program • Continue collaboration with HBA Continue participation in events. (groundbreaking, ribbon- * Downtown cutting ceremonies) Hugo Construction 2. Continue working on downtown redevelopment projects • Coordinate public infrastructure Values . Storm water management planning & funding Traffic improvements (signals, Hwy 61) 2010 EDA Members . Trail and sidewalk improvements Fran Miron, 3. Establish quality industrial and commercial development President 0 Focus on gateways Coordinate site plannin for 165th & 61 Phil Klein, 9 Begin area plan for 170yh & 61 (Mixed Use) Vice President 0 Create design guidelines Jim Bever 4. Continue Marketing of the City Mike Granger • Continue to update the marketing plan ' . Downtown Promotions Jan Arcand . Continuation of the City's cable access show Tom Denaway 5. Transportation Brian Thistle • Interchange @170th & 35E Intersection @ HWY 61 & CSAH 4 County Road 8 Trail on the south side City of Hugo 14669 Fitzgerald Ave N Hugo, MN 55038 www.ci.hugo.mn.us (651) 762-6300