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Staff is working with retailers and businesses in the City to help market Hugo. Providing <br />them with a convenient brochure that can be handed out to their customers would benefit <br />the marketing efforts for Hugo. <br />Staff mentioned its participation in the Hugo Realtor Forum that will occur on November <br />8th. This workshop will present to realtors the various amenities and services the City <br />has to offer. This program will allow realtors to be aware of Hugo's qualities that they <br />can market to potential clients. <br />UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment and other happenings in Hugo. <br />Xcel Energy has finally broken ground on their site. They wish to have a grand opening, <br />ribbon cutting ceremony once construction is complete that the Planning Commission, <br />City Council and EDA members can be a part of. <br />The Frenchman Place project for a pediatric clinic is still underway and going through the <br />Site Plan and Final Plat process. <br />Glamos Wire's construction of a new addition will be presented at the Planning <br />Commission on July 12th <br />BR&E PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE <br />On June 20, 2012 the City of Hugo was presented with the Award of Excellence from <br />Business Retention and Expansion International during its annual conference for its 2010 <br />BR&E Program. The awards were judged on the success of the <br />marketing/communications plan, improvements to the business climate, measurable <br />results and outcomes, and the business survey plan. Staff emphasized that many people <br />were to thank for this achievement and they would like to present the award during a City <br />Council meeting, inviting the leadership team and task force members of the Hugo <br />BR&E Program. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Klein made a motion, seconded by Bever, to adjourn at 10:30 am. <br />All ayes. Motion carried. <br />