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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF <br /> MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 201 t <br /> 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the January 10, 2011, EDA Meeting as <br /> presented. <br /> 4. BIOSCITEX— PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE <br /> Bioscitex is a new physical therapy office in Hugo located at 5525 141" Street. The <br /> building was previously occupied by a daycare. The business is expected to be open to <br /> the public in spring 2011. Samantha Goodmanson will be present at the meeting to <br /> represent the business and answer any questions regarding the business. Staff <br /> recommends the EDA welcome Bioscitex as a new business in the City of Hugo. <br /> S. UPDATE ON EDA VACANCY INTERVIEWS <br /> On Monday, February 7, 2011, the City Council and Tom Denaway from the EDA <br /> conducted interviews of three EDA member candidates. These included Frank Puleo, <br /> Mike Graff, and Gretchen Boyd. Staff will update the EDA on the outcome of the <br /> interviews. <br /> 6. DISCUSSION ON THE RUSH LINE CORRIDOR <br /> There have been updates presented to the City on the Rush Line Corridor in the last <br /> couple months. They are changing the Rush Line Commuter Coach stops and inbound <br /> and outbound times. The commuter coach goes from the Forest Lake Transit Center to <br /> the Union Depot in St. Paul. They have also completed a ridership survey of how many <br /> people are using the route. The route does not stop in Hugo. <br /> Staff has also been working with Washington County to abandon a portion of the rail <br /> road along Highway 61 between 145th and 1401h Street. This portion of the rail road is no <br /> longer being used for trains. The abandonment processes continues to move forward. <br /> Staff will continue to work with Washington County for funding to extend the Hardwood <br /> Creek Trail down to 140`h Street. <br /> 7. DISCUSSION EDA ANNUAL REPORT <br /> Enclosed in the packet is the 2010 EDA Annual Report. The report showcases <br /> commercial and industrial activities and other economic development projects that <br /> happened in 2010. Staff recommends the EDA review the report and provide feedback to <br /> staff. <br /> 8. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br /> Staff will update the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment. <br /> 9. KIDZ N' BIZ SPONSORSHIP REQUEST <br />