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for the property. He also stated that the market will be what dictates the type of housing he decides on. The EDA stated that they like the senior housing concept better than apartments for the area. The EDA members agreed that if apartments were going to be planned for the project that the complex be sized to accommodate on site building and property maintenance. Arcand made a motion, seconded by Puleo, to direct staff to continue working with Mr. Sampair on the redevelopment plan and to relay the EDA's support of the project with additional comments to the Planning Commission. All aye. Motion Carried. UPDATE ON EDA ANNUAL REPORT The EDA Annual Report is updated with additional items the EDA directed staff to include. No action was needed from the EDA, since the report was approved at the February meeting with the changes. UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 15, 2011 BUSINESS BREAKFAST On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, a business networking breakfast was held in the Oneka Room at Hugo City Hall. Stephen Kelly, an adjunct teacher at Century College, presented on the principles of social media. There were approximately 60 people that attended the meeting. Miron stated that the EDA should continue to support these events. He stated that it was a great networking opportunity for the businesses. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff will update the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment. Rachel Juba stated that Bioscitex has pulled their lease for the building on located at 5525 140th Street. The owner of the property will continue to find a new business to own or lease the building. Maid Rite Restaurant, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, has expressed interest in locating in Hugo. They are looking for a franchise to locate in the City. Staff included information on Maid Rite in the EDA packet. ADJOURNMENT Bever made a motion, seconded by Graff, to adjourn at 11:05 am. All aye. Motion carried.