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UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> EFFORTS <br /> Staff and several EDA members attended the Washington County Economic <br /> Development workshop that occurred on Tuesday, February 26. The workshop focused <br /> on how the County can best cooperate with its local communities to encourage economic <br /> growth in the county. Some items such as CDBG Funds, establishing business <br /> relationships, tax-exempt financing, tax abatement, and revolving loan funds were <br /> discussed as ways in which the County could further participate in economic <br /> development efforts. <br /> Bryan stated that this was a great start for the County to implement Economic <br /> Development efforts in its communities. They are here to work with all communities, <br /> and not compete with them. <br /> UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br /> Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment. <br /> The Carpenters property is almost ready to go into tax forfeiture. <br /> Pete Sampair continues to update staff of his progress using the LCDA Met Council grant <br /> for planning development on his site. The project is on hold at this time. <br /> The City has received several calls regarding development in Hugo. Although they are <br /> only preliminary-level conversations, Staff is hopeful that they will lead to physical <br /> activity. <br /> The railroad corridor between 140'h Street and 145`' Street and the extension of the <br /> Hardwood Creek Trail is a popular discussion topic at this time. The City is staying <br /> informed through Washington County on the status of the planning process for the trail. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Weidt made a motion, seconded by Klein, to adjourn at 6:10 pm. <br /> All ayes. Motion carried. <br />