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CD Director gave an overview of what happened at he last EDA meeting and introduced the agenda item. Arcand asked about the time limit in years for the projects. CD Director stated that the projects will be evaluated individually with the TIF policy and there will be a different time limit for each projected based on the reviews. Arcand made a motion, seconded by Denaway, recommending that the City Council adopt the TIF Plan. All Aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON EDA SPONSORSHIP TO THE APRIL 22, 2007 HUGO KIDZ `N BIZ FEST On April 22, 2007, the 3rd annual Kidz `n Biz Fest will take place at the Oneka Elementary School. This annual event is an opportunity for the Hugo Business Association and the Hugo EDA to directly connect with Hugo families and children in a PTA carnival atmosphere. The event has grown so big that it was necessary to move it to the super -sized gymnasium at the school. This event is expected to attract more than 400 Hugo children and their families, and will once again feature the chocolate chip cookie contest, as well as an assortment of carnival games presented by Hugo businesses with assistance from the WBL High School and National Honor Society. Last year the EDA and the Hugo Business Association (HBA) co-sponsored the event in the amount of $500. Staff recommended that the EDA make a recommendation to the City Council that the EDA co-sponsor with the HBA for Hugo Kidz `n Biz Fest. Denaway made a motion, seconded by Thistle, recommending to the City Council that the EDA co-sponsor with the HBA for Hugo Kidz `n Biz Fest. All Aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WORK GROUP Mike Ericson, City Administrator, gave an update to the EDA on the Washington County Economic Development Work Group. Klein asked how the Cities are working on this. The City Administrator stated that their board and subcommittees that are working on it. The local communities want to make sure that Washington County is doing its part for Economic Development in its cities. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE On February 26th, the City held an open house to gather input from residents about the community vision (i.e. what do they like about Hugo, what can be improved, how do we want the city to look in 20 years, etc.). Approximately 70 residents attended the open house. We asked each resident to complete a 2 -page questionnaire about their vision for Hugo. We received 14 written responses as of the date of this report. Attached were the