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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 12,2012 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the February 13, 2012, EDA Meeting as presented. 4. UPDATE ON ROUNDABOUT CENTER ISLAND DESIGN At its February meeting the EDA discussed the possible roundabout at the intersection of 1701h Street and TH61. The City Engineer provided a presentation on the project and outlined possibilities for the center island design. The EDA made a recommendation to the City Council to authorize preparation of concepts and associated costs for the design for its consideration. This item was considered at the March 5. 2012, City Council meeting, staff will update the EDA on the decision of the City Council. 5. UPDATE ON HARDWOOD CREEK TRAIL At its February meeting the EDA discussed the railroad abandonment and the extension plans for Hardwood Creek Trail. The EDA also discussed the grade of the trail as it extends south of 145th Street. The EDA made a recommendation to the City Council to direct staff to continue working with Washington County to ensure the grade of the trail will be consistent with the rest of the trail to ensure accessibility and visibility for businesses. This item was considered at the March 5. 2012, City Council meeting, staff will update the EDA on the decision of the City Council. 6. KIDZ N' BIZ SPONSORSHIP REQUEST On April 21, 2012, the 81h Annual Kidz n' Biz Fest will be take place at Oneka Elementary School. This annual event is an opportunity for the HBA and Hugo EDA to directly connect with the Hugo families and children in a PTA Carnival atmosphere. This event is expected to attract more than 500 Hugo children and their families; and will once again feature an assortment of games presented by the Hugo businesses with assistance from the White Bear School District. Last year the EDA sponsored the event in the amount of$750. The HBA is asking for the EDA to sponsor in that same amount again this year. 7. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff will update the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment.