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i MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2013 Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:08 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Denaway, Klein, Puleo and Weidt ABSENT: Granger STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Liz Hanson, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Klein made motion, Bever seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of February 12, 2013. All ayes. Motion carried. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CLINIC & HEALTH PARTNERS CLINIC— 14701 VICTOR HUGO BLVD Staff welcomed and introduced Randy Gruber, Children's Clinic Network Director, to the EDA. The businesses are moving into the open tenant spaces in the new medical office building east of Blue Heron Grill. The businesses decided to share the same building to provide efficient services. The convenient access off the Interstate and filling the gap between the Forest Lake and Twin Cities locations were the main reasons the businesses located in Hugo. Randy stated that they will be having a grand opening ceremony on May 15th from 5:00-8:00pm at their new facility. Children's Hospital Clinic and Health Partners Clinic will be open for business on May 20`x'. The EDA welcomed him to the community. KIDZ N' BIZ SPONSORSHIP REQUEST On April 20, 2013, the 9`h 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. Klein made motion, seconded by Bever, to make a recommendation to the City Council for the EDA to sponsor the Kidz n' Biz fest in the amount of$750. All ayes. Motion carried.