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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 2018 Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. PRESENT: Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, Weidt. ABSENT: Denaway, Gallivan. STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Pierre Giguere, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JULY 17, 2018 Klein made a motion, Petty seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of July 17, 2018. All Ayes. Motion carried. CITY OWNED PROPERTY CONCEPT Juba introduces Jenifer and Chris Cosgrove, who are the owners of Cozzie's Tavern and Gill along Highway 36, near Stillwater. Cozzie's is a restaurant intended to serve as a "meeting place" for locals and offers outdoor activities including corn hole tournaments and volleyball in the summer and ice hockey in the winter. Juba mentioned that the Cosgroves had been meeting with staff over the course of about a month to discuss their interest in the City owned property located just east of Highway 61. Juba introduces the concept plan submitted by the Cosgroves. The concept plan shows the location of the new Cozzie's building, location of the volleyball court, hockey rink, as well as a barn silo style tiki bar. The concept also depicts a parking lot as well as the possible location of an ice cream shop. The commission invites the Cosgroves to the podium. Mr. Cosgrove states that the Cozzie's located in Stillwater is reaching its third year of operation and that he and his wife would like to open a second Cozzie's on the City owned property within Hugo. The Cosgroves explain that Cozzie's would be a perfect fit for the City of Hugo. They envision an active yet cozy environment in which their guests can hang out and socialize while enjoying good food. President Weidt states that Cozzie's would be a great fit for the City of Hugo and it is something the City would like to see. Weidt also mentions that restaurants have been requested by many residents for a number of years. Commissioner Puleo agrees with President Weidt and states that locals living within Hugo have voiced their desire for new restaurants.