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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF <br />TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 <br />3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the January 17, 2017, EDA meeting as presented. <br />4. STATE FARM INSURANCE — TY SCHRUPP <br />In 2017, State Farm located in Victor Gardens South Village Retail Center. Ty Schrupp, agent at this <br />location, will be present at the meeting. Staff recommends that the EDA welcome Ty Schrupp and State <br />Farm to Hugo. <br />5. DISCUSSION ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC <br />PLAN <br />Over the last few months a work group of economic development staff of Washington County cities has <br />been meeting. Chris Eng, Economic Development Director at Washington County has been hosting the <br />meetings. The group has been working on prioritizing possible economic development efforts for the <br />County. The County has also invited speakers to present to the work group, some include representatives <br />from DEED Office of Business Development and Xcel Energy. <br />They now have a draft of an Economic Development Plan that provides action steps and deliverables for <br />how the County will be active in economic development. The sections include marketing, partnerships, <br />financial assistance, community assistance, workforce development, and infrastructure. It's in staff's <br />opinion that Washington County has done a good job in outlining the action steps within their plan. <br />Staff recommends the EDA review the plan and adopt the resolution to supporting the Economic <br />Development Plan for Washington County. <br />6. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />Staff will provide an update to the EDA on downtown redevelopment. <br />