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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF <br />TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2017 <br />3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the March 21, 2017, EDA meeting as presented. <br />Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the May 16, 2017, EDA meeting as presented. <br />4. DISCUSSION ON URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) WORKSHOP <br />On May 16, 2017, representatives from ULI conducted a workshop called Navigating Your Competitive <br />Future. Gordon Hughes and Cathy Bennett from ULI provided background on Hugo in regards to <br />demographics and provided facts on regional trends. After the presentation, four panelists were asked to <br />provide insights and answer questions about Hugo in regard to economic development. Attached is the <br />summary of the meeting. Staff would like to discuss the summary of the key observations from the <br />workshop with the EDA. Staff recommends that the EDA review the summary prior to the meeting. <br />5. UPDATE ON RAIL LINE <br />The legislature allocated $1.5 million in bonding money to the rail line in Hugo. Staff will provide <br />background and an update on the rail line at the meeting. Attached is an article from Twin Cities <br />Business magazine on the short rail line in Hugo. <br />6. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />Staff will provide an update on Washington County economic development. In its August 2017 issue, <br />Twin Cities Business magazine will be including an article on Washington County on why it's a great <br />place to locate and grow a business. Attached is an advertising opportunity available within the August <br />issue of the magazine. <br />7. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />Staff will provide an update on downtown redevelopment at the meeting. <br />