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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2018 Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. PRESENT: Denaway, Gallivan, Houle, Klein, Petty, Weidt. ABSENT: Puleo. STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Pierre Giguere, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MAY 15, 2018 Klein made a motion, Petty seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of May 15, 2018. All Ayes. Motion carried. DISCUSSION ON 2017 EDA ANNAUL REPORT Juba introduces the 2017 EDA Annual Report to the EDA and discusses the expansions and developments that have taken place within Hugo, including Western Spring's recent 32,000 square foot site expansion as well as Xcel Energy's training facility expansion. Juba also announces the groundbreaking and raising of the Good Life Senior Living facility which is set to be completed in the fall of 2018. In addition to these recent expansions and developments, Juba also discusses Washington County's strategic plan for economic development. The City's strategic plan includes a drafted economic plan that provides steps on how the County will be involved in relation to current and future economic development. Set goals for the plan include the provision of resources to both newly established and previously established businesses to ensure greater economic success. The plan also emphasizes the importance of strong partnerships between Washington County and local businesses. Juba then briefly discusses developments that were not listed on the newest 2017 EDA report including the Gopher State Ministorage development. As mentioned by Juba, the site is not yet completed. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Juba discusses the more recent developments and redevelopments taking place in the City including the building permit that was recently issued to the O'Reilly Auto Parts development. Although the development is underway, Juba mentions the fact that O'Reilly's building engineers have yet to revise and finalize the development's building plans. Petty mentions the situation with the type of parking being planned for the upcoming O'Reilly auto parts development and showed some concern with the amount of parking that will be required for the building in relation to City parking ordinance. Juba states that the applicant received a variance from the parking regulations. Juba also highlights the pending re -zoning that has been requested by TGK automotive. The business is proposing to relocate to a new site. However, the new site is not zoned for a retail auto body shop, therefore, a re -zoning is required. The submitted application is currently under review. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Houle, to adjourn at 5:55 pm. All ayes. Motion carried.