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several of these properties need renovations and this may be the way to encourage this. Arcand stated that the EDA wants to see these businesses stay in Hugo. Arcand stated that at the Forest Lake meat market picks their garbage two times a week, but if the city has the right to enforce them to dispose of the garbage when needed, one time a week may be enough in this case. Miron stated that in the summer that the disposal may have to be more frequent. Bryan Bear stated that the main issue is the animal remains odors. Klein was concerned with the staging areas and the animal remains in the heat also. Bryan Bear stated that these issues can be addressed in the CUP. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Bear gave an update in the TIF district establishment and the tests the staff is working on to meet the TIF requirements. Staff will have most of the calculations done by next months EDA meeting. Bear also gave an update on the antique shop closing and that the Andersons are working with a development group to redevelop the property. UPDATE ON END ZONE PROPERTY Staff provided the EDA with an update of the End Zone property. Bear stated that the last time staff met with in Minich's a clinic gave them a purchase agreement to sign, but not much happened with them. Mike Ericson talked about the condition of the buildings a do that staff id having the property inspected by the County Health Department on July 18, 2006. Ericson also stated that staff hopes that this will out the property in the issue of demolition. Miron stated that this is a good move and the residents of the City have been asking him about the property and why nothing is has been done. MISCELLANEOUS Klein wanted to inform staff that the Hugo Business Association is setting up a website and would like to have a link on the City's webpage. ADJOURNMENT Klein made motion, Arcand seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 am All aye. Motion carried.