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UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff updated the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment. The CD Director stated that staff has been talking to the Anderson's that own the antique store property about an assessment agreement for demolition of the building. It does not appear that they will sign the agreement. The EDA generally agreed that the building should come down and that it is a hazard because if its condition. Miron asked if the building need to come down in order to building the turn lane with the Highway 61 improvement project. Bryan stated that we needed the right of way to complete the work. The CD Director stated that staff will be sending letters to the property owners of the End Zone building and the Ricci's building to offer them an assessment agreement with the City to demolish the buildings. Denaway made a motion, seconded by Granger, to contact the property owners by letter and set up a meeting with them to discuss. All aye. Motion Carried. Granger made a motion, seconded by Klein, to make a recommendation to the City Council to consider holding a hearing on the demolition of the antique store. All aye. Motion Carried. The CD Director updated the EDA on the road construction in the City along Highway 61. REPORT ON HUGO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SPRING SAVINGS SHOW Staff updated the EDA on the Spring Saving Show held on May 8, 2010. The City Administrator stated that there was a good attendance of vendors and visitors. ADJOURNMENT Granger made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to adjourn at 10:33 am. All Aye. Motion Carried.