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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF OCTOBER 19. 2021 Acting Chair Klein called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Chrun, Denaway, Klein, Roberts. ABSENT: Gallivan, Puleo, Weidt. STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2021 Commissioner Roberts made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Denaway, to approve the August 17, 2021 EDA meeting minutes. Ayes: Arcand, Chrun, Denaway, Klein, Roberts. Nay: None. Motion carried. CENSUS DATA Staff provided an update on the 2020 Census data that was released. Staff stated that the data is important as the population counts are used for redrawing congressional and legislative district boundaries. Hugo saw an 18% increase in population since that last Census in 2010. The total population in Hugo is 15,766 people and has 5,939 households. Staff provided information on regional data in addition to Hugo data trends. The EDA commissioners had a discussion on population trends and how it affects planning for the City. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff provided an update on downtown redevelopment. They are expecting Denny Trooien to submit a site plan application in the upcoming weeks. UPDATE ON LIONS PARK REDEVELOPMENT AND DOWNTOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS Staff provided an update on Lions Park redevelopment. The parking lot and park pavilion are currently under construction with pavement expected within the next few weeks. Mass grading of the site will also begin within the next few weeks. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Chrun made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Denaway, to adjourn at 6:07 pm. Ayes: Arcand, Chrun, Denaway, Klein, Roberts. Nay: None. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted. Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant