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At its last meeting the EDA brainstormed a list of potential 2005 goals. This list has been updated by staff, and was presented to the Board for the selection of a list of the top ten goals of the EDA for 2005. Arcand made motion, Klein seconded to approve the EDA goals list for presentation to Council at its annual City Council goal setting session. All Aye. Motion Carried. D.3 DISCUSSION OF LOT 1 BLOCK 1 IN THE BEIP 51H- At TH-At its last meeting the EDA recommended the City Council remove Lot 1 Block 1 of the Bald Eagle Industrial Park from the list of available properties; which would allow the EDA to develop a marketing approach for the site. Staff is seeking EDA direction regarding the development and marketing of this site. Community Development Director Bryan Bear made a presentation to the EDA about a recent meeting with Tom Jackson regarding the purchase of Lot 1 Block 1 in the BEIP 5th. Jackson concept plan and an attached letter were presented to the Board for review. Miron made motion, Granger seconded to form a subcommittee of Granger, Skarich, and Bever to review property further. All Aye. Motion Carried Miron made motion, Granger seconded directing staff to send Tom Jackson a letter informing him of the EDA's decision to leave the Lot on the "not -for sale" list and indicate a time frame for when RFP's would be requested. All Aye. Motion Carried. E.1 DISCUSSION OF BUSINESS AND FAMILY FUN EXPO At its January 10, 2005 the Hugo Business Association listened to a proposal from representatives from Your Neighborhood News and Report, a local monthly newspaper, who requested support from the HBA for a business and family fun expo in April. After discussion, the HBA approved the proposal and recommended the expenditure of funds to support it. The event would take place on Sunday April 17, 2005 at the Hugo American Legion, and would include presentations from local Hugo business, as well as a number of children's games, which would be fun for the entire family. The HBA and the publisher from Your Neighborhood News and Report seek approval from the City of Hugo and the Economic Development Authority for their public support for the proposal, as well as attendance at this activity period. Staff will present additional information at the meeting regarding this HBA proposal. Katie Riopel spoke to the EDA about this event, and requested EDA support for it.