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The Hugo City Council is proud of the economic development activity that has been occurring in the community. The City has been excited to witness the growth and expansion of existing businesses in Hugo and would like to showcase a few of these success stories: Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry Sprouts Pediatric Dentistry is currently located in the Victor Gardens North Village retail center. They received approval for a 4,520 square foot building to be construct- ed on the commercial lot west of Fairview Clinic, in Victor Gardens South Village. Meredith Kurysh, DDS is excited to continue to provide her patients with the high- est standard of dental care while creating a positive experience in a comfortable, pleasant, and fun environment. Red's Savoy Pizza Red's Savoy Pizza has added 2,701 square feet to their current location within the Victor Gardens North Village retail center. This addition has allowed the restaurant to offer more seating and serve alcoholic beverages to their adult guests. These changes will be utilized to continue to serve residents in Hugo and surrounding communities. Oneka Chiropractic Oneka Chiropractic has moved from TH 61 into a newly renovated space within the Victor Gardens North Village retail center. The 1,300 square foot location provides both doctor and patients with a better functioning clinic. Dr. Aaron Arvig is excited to continue to offer his patients quality care in this new setting. Western Spring Western Spring is currently located in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park and specializ- es in springs and wire forming. They received approval for a 35,000 square foot building to be constructed on a 4.71 acre vacant lot in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park in May, 2017. The new building will accommodate for the continued expansion of this family -run business. Xcel Energy Xcel Energy is currently located in the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. They recently have received approval for the addition of a gas training and emergency response site, as well as a future substation training building addition. Xcel brings in and trains approximately 50 people per week and believes this new addition will help enhance the quality of the training program they offer. Washington County Open to Business Program In July, 2017 the Community Development Agency Board (CDA) approved an 18 -month contract with Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) to begin operating the Open to Business Program in Washington County. Open to Business is a great resource for small and emerging businesses in Washington County that may need support with business feasibility, planning, financing, licensing, and regulatory issues. For more information on the program go to http://www.mccdmn.org/programs/open-to-business/ or contact Tyler Hilsabeck at thilsabeck@mccdmn.org Implementing Water Conservation Practices 00`6 Phase one of the Waters Edge project began in July, 2017 and is expected to be completed by early Fall. This project will allow a portion of the Waters Edge community to use stormwater runoff for irrigation of the development's open space. This portion of Waters Edge currently uses approximately 12 million gallons of potable water for irrigation each year. The City Council is excited to have had the opportunity to work with the Homeowners Association on this creative approach to conserve groundwater. A SINCERE c�JGcan)CYou .1 At its July 17, 2017 meeting, the City Council recognized Planning Commissioner, Bob Rosenquist, for his 21 years of volunteering and public service. Bob began his service in June of 1973, when the City was first incorporated. Meetings were held at the Hopkins Schoolhouse, which served as the town hall, and Bob recalls working on the first Comprehensive Plan for the City. Bob resigned for a period of time, but joined the Commission again in 2001. Bob is still currently serving on the Washington County Conservation Board. At the July 17 meeting, both the City Council and Planning Commission thanked Bob for his leadership and mentorship throughout the years. Bob spoke highly of the City and stated it was the people serving on the Council and various Commissions that make the City function so well. The City wishes Bob the best in his retirement; he will be greatly missed.