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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 Klein called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Denaway, Gallivan, Klein, and Weidt ABSENT: Puleo STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Eric Maass, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2013 Denaway made motion, Gallivan seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of August 13, 2013. All ayes. Motion carried. GUSSET DESIGN EDA invited Craig Benson, the new owner of Gusset Design to attend the EDA meeting to welcome him to the town and have him speak about his plans with his newly acquired business. Craig informed the EDA of his business and military past which had prepared him for the challenges he has and will encounter with the running of his new business. Craig stated his primary.strength lied with his sales experience which he planned to use to help the business reach its goal of increased productivity and job growth. He also outlined that the current business infrastructure could handle five times its current capacity which will allow him to grow into his business rather than needing immediate expansion. Craig was very excited for the opportunity to speak with the EDA, and invited all of them to stop by his business at any time for a tour of his operation. Craig looks forward to having his business play a larger role in the community for years to come. The EDA welcomed Craig to the City of Hugo. UPDATE ON MARKETING RFO Staff informed the EDA that they had been receiving inquiries from commercial marketing agencies about the RFQ for marketing the city owned land adjacent to Egg Lake. Staff informed the EDA that they will have all RFQ submittals by the next meeting and would provide them with the submissions at that time. UPDATE ON MAXFIELD RESEARCH STUDY Staff informed the EDA that the city has entered into an agreement with Maxfield, and that we should receive the completed study 90 days from the date of the entered agreement. Rachel stated she would keep EDA informed as new information came available.