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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:02 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 JANUARY 14, 2013 Klein made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of January 14, 2013. All ayes. Motion carried. SUPERAMERICA — 14815 FOREST BLVD N Staff welcomed and introduced Mark Smith, one of the managers of SuperAmerica, to the EDA. The business recently transitioned over from being 61 Stop to SuperAmerica. The reason for the transition was to provide more reliable, consistent products for the consumers. Becoming a franchise operation made that provision more feasible. Because of this transition the business has seen an influx in customers and sales. The EDA welcomed him to the community. DISCUSSION ON BANNERS Cindy Petty, member of the HBA, discussed with the EDA the desire to have banners along Highway 61. There is a desire from the HBA and Highway 61 businesses to place banners on Highway 61 to match what is currently on Frenchman Road. This could be a way to beautify the area as well as attract development and businesses. Staff stated that there may be potential for beautification efforts while planning the Hardwood Creek Trail with the County. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Staff updated the EDA on Washington County's economic development efforts. Staff informed the EDA that there will be a Washington County Board meeting on February 26th, and the EDA is welcome to attend. Klein made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to make the February 26th Washington County Board meeting an EDA meeting. All ayes. Motion carried.