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Foods and her sister Laurie Youngquist, Chief Financial Officer to attend the March 21, 2005 EDA meeting, but they are unable to attend. However, they did extend the EDA an invitation to tour, and meet with them at their Vadnais Heights store at a later date. Staff will provide the Board with an update on the preliminary plat approval. D.1 UPDATE ON APRIL 17TH HBA KIDZ `N BIZ FAMILY FUN EXPO AT THE HUGO AMERICAN LEGION City Administrator Mike Ericson will report that the planning efforts with the committee have gone well and Hugo families are encouraged to attend the Kidz `n Biz Fest. E.1 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE END ZONE PROPERTY Staff recently met with Len Minick, owner of the End Zone, to discuss the future of the property. Mr. Minick indicated that he is currently in the process of receiving bids on the property. Staff informed him of the concerns of the Washington County Department of Public Health and the immediate need for cleanup of the site, which Mr. Minick promised were underway. Mr. Minick stated he has received a variety of bids on the site and that he will continue to meet with the City regarding the future use of the property. Staff will provide the Board with a recap of the meeting. E.2 DISCUSSION REGARDING HUGO DENTAL CARE CD Director Bryan Bear recently met with Chris Eklund, the owner of Hugo Dental Care. Hugo Dental Care currently leases the space they occupy, but they are considering building a site of their own. Chris stated their desire to stay within Hugo, and to work with the City to incorporate their potential new building into the redevelopment of downtown. CD Director Bear will provide the Board with an update on this matter. E.3 INVITATION TO ATTEND THE EAST METRO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM The Washington County Investment Board has invited the Hugo City Council and EDA to attend the East Metro Economic Development Forum Luncheon to be held at the Machine Shed in Lake Elmo, MN on June 16, 2005. Speaking at the meeting will be Matt Kramer, Commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development, and Jim Schug, Washington County Administrator. Staff is seeking direction regarding EDA attendance at this luncheon.