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Staff is working with retailers and businesses in the City to help market Hugo. Providing <br /> them with a convenient brochure that can be handed out to their customers would benefit <br /> the marketing efforts for Hugo. <br /> Staff mentioned its participation in the Hugo Realtor Forum that will occur on November <br /> 8th. This workshop will present to realtors the various amenities and services the City <br /> has to offer. This program will allow realtors to be aware of Hugo's qualities that they <br /> can market to potential clients. <br /> UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br /> Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment and other happenings in Hugo. <br /> Xcel Energy has finally broken ground on their site. They wish to have a grand opening, <br /> ribbon cutting ceremony once construction is complete that the Planning Commission, <br /> City Council and EDA members can be a part of. <br /> The Frenchman Place project for a pediatric clinic is still underway and going through the <br /> Site Plan and Final Plat process. <br /> Glamos Wire's construction of a new addition will be presented at the Planning <br /> Commission on July 12`l'. <br /> BR&E PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE <br /> On June 20, 2012 the City of Hugo was presented with the Award of Excellence from <br /> Business Retention and Expansion International during its annual conference for its 2010 <br /> BR&E Program. The awards were judged on the success of the <br /> marketing/communications plan, improvements to the business climate, measurable <br /> results and outcomes, and the business survey plan. Staff emphasized that many people <br /> were to thank for this achievement and they would like to present the award during a City <br /> Council meeting, inviting the leadership team and task force members of the Hugo <br /> BR&E Program. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Klein made a motion, seconded by Bever, to adjourn at 10:30 am. <br /> All ayes. Motion carried. <br />