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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2011 <br /> Miron called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. <br /> PRESENT: Jan Arcand, Jim Bever, Phil Klein, and Fran Miron <br /> 4G KA <br /> ABSENT: Tom Dena aw y and Mike-6ratrger <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2011 <br /> Arcand made motion, Klein seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of <br /> January 10, 2011. <br /> All aye. Motion carried. <br /> 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 was present at the meeting to represent <br /> the business and answer any questions regarding the business. <br /> Ms. Goodmanson explained to the EDA that the main portion of the business was <br /> physical therapy, but they did offer other services for clients with neurological disorders. <br /> She stated that she is working with the owner, Santiago Santino from Spain, to open the <br /> first U.S. branch. <br /> Miron asked why they decided to locate their business Hugo. Ms. Goodmanson stated <br /> that the owner wanted the business to be located away from the twin cities area and that <br /> there are not physical therapy office's in Hugo. She stated that they would employ about <br /> five people, with one main physical therapist. She stated that they also offer advanced <br /> therapy that includes stem cell therapy in Europe. <br /> The EDA welcomed Bioscitex as a new business to the City of Hugo. <br /> 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 updated the EDA and stated that the final decision <br /> will be made at the Tuesday, February 22, 201 l City Council meeting. <br /> 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, inbound, and <br />