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• Review development policies and incentives within the approval process <br />6. Transportation <br />• Interchange @170th St & 35E <br />• Intersection @ HWY 61 & CSAH 4 (170th St) <br />• Elmcrest Ave <br />• County Road 8 Trail on the south side <br />o Parks Commission <br />7. Encourage the County on Economic Development Efforts <br />The EDA's goals for 2012 will be forwarded to the City Council as they discuss their <br />goals for 2012. <br />Puleo made a motion, seconded by Graff, to approve the EDA goals for 2012. <br />All aye. Motion carried. <br />Commissioner Graff made a presentation to the EDA on the City Identity Workshop and <br />the idea of Hugo as equestrian city. He stated that he and Commissioner Puleo have been <br />brainstorming ideas of how Hugo can be known for being equestrian friendly. They have <br />met with Dan Ramberg who owns a stable and conducts rodeos on his property. He stated <br />that they have a stable association that may be interested in equestrian related events in <br />Hugo. Commissioner Puleo stated that there could be an event that would showcase the <br />business or properties that have relation to horses. <br />UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />Staff updated the EDA on the progress of downtown redevelopment. <br />The property located at 13997 Forest Boulevard, previously Superior Market, is proposed <br />to be rezoned from Neighborhood Service (NS) to General Business (C-2). Hugo <br />Outdoor Power Equipment that has an existing business in Hugo has a purchase <br />agreement for the property. In order for the business to be in that location a rezoning of <br />the property needs to be approved by the City. The Planning Commission and City <br />Council will consider the request this month. <br />The development team that has the purchase agreement for the City owned property are <br />planning to present their ideas and marketing efforts to the EDA in February. <br />National Recycling has started to transport scrap metal in rail cars using the team track in <br />the Bald Eagle Industrial Park. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Klein made a motion, seconded by Puleo, to adjourn at 9:07 pm. <br />All aye. Motion carried. <br />