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1.0 Executive Summary <br />Cozzie's Lakeside Grill will be a competitively priced restaurant with indoor seating for <br />approximately 118 guests with additional outdoor seating to accommodate another 75 guests <br />during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. There will also be an indoor private party/event <br />room that will accommodate 50-60 people. The overall theme will be a modern rustic feel that is <br />welcoming, warm and cozy. Natural materials will be used with an emphasis on reclaimed <br />materials to be used for many of the finishes. The decor, ambiance and feel of the restaurant <br />will be inspired by the history of Hugo being a small farming community. <br />Just as Cozzie's Tavern & Grill in Stillwater has become a neighborhood bar and grill, it is <br />important that Cozzie's Lakeside Grill represent to the community of Hugo a place where <br />friends, families, passers bye, and community members can gather in a fun and casual <br />environment. Cozzie's Lakeside Grill will be an integral part in the community and will <br />participate in community events to help build camaraderie within the growing city of Hugo. The <br />outdoor area will be one of a kind, overlooking Egg Lake, featuring a vintage grain bin re - <br />purposed into a tiki bar with outdoor acoustic music on weekends. There will be a covered patio <br />along with a paved patio area featuring an outdoor fireplace and fire tables. The outdoor space <br />will be relaxing yet fun, where people feel like they are hanging out at a friend's lake home or in <br />someone's backyard. Natural and inviting landscaping will be crucial in the development of the <br />outdoor area. There will also be an area for volleyball, cornhole and boot hockey leagues <br />offered throughout the year. Special music events will be schedule periodically featuring local <br />musicians. <br />Cozzie's will be an establishment that offers fresh, scratch made food along with daily/weekly <br />food specials. Consistent food and service is a priority. Making customers feel welcome and <br />comfortable during every visit. <br />The restaurant will be family owned and operated by Chris and Jenifer Cosgrove. The owners <br />Jenifer and Chris Cosgrove together have over 15 collective years of experience owning, <br />operating and working at various bar and restaurants. The Cosgrove's owned a restaurant in <br />downtown Stillwater for 10 years before they sold that business and moved out of state. Then <br />in 2015, when Chris and Jenifer returned to Stillwater, they purchased a "rundown" bar in <br />Stillwater, and within 2 years were able to create one of the most popular "go -to" neighborhood <br />bar and restaurants in Stillwater. Cozzie's Tavern has also become a destination place for <br />many. Jenifer and Chris have a proven track record of creating and managing a successful <br />restaurant establishment because they take pride in what they do and believe being hands on is <br />the key to success. <br />The Cosgrove's would like to build an approximate 4800 square foot building with a one of a <br />kind outdoor seating area and bar overlooking Egg lake. The property is located on highway 61 <br />in Hugo. Chris and Jenifer would like to work with the city of Hugo to create a community <br />gathering space, that maintains the historical integrity and feel of Hugo yet is prepared and <br />excited for the future growth and direction of the town as well. <br />The decor will fit in well with the city of Hugo. It will be natural, warm and inviting. Traditional <br />looking bar stools and booths with nice natural looking chairs and tables. The owners want <br />5 <br />