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Planner Juba discussed the goal in regards to the possibility of extending utilities to <br />properties in the area of 165th street. She provided the very rough cost estimate for this <br />project: $4.2 million. City Administrator Bear pointed out that assessments are likely <br />when utilities are extended, therefore, some of these people may be forced into <br />developments with higher assessments. He added that because the sewer main and water <br />tower is right there, there is easy access to these utilities. <br />Planner Juba concluded by acknowledging the Commissions views and asking if the <br />EDA approve of these goals. <br />Puleo made motion, Klein seconded, to approve the 2015 goals. <br />All ayes. Motion Carried. <br />Discussion on Options for Marketing City Owned Property <br />Planner Juba stated that in the last meeting the EDA directed staff on some options to <br />market city owned property across the street. She said that they have come up with a few <br />options in marketing this: <br />1. Hire a new realtor <br />2. Market the property ourselves <br />a. Prepare an RFP <br />b. Meeting with the St. Paul Port Authority <br />Planner Juba wanted to hear feedback on these options. Commissioner Puleo said he does <br />not want to get a new realtor. Commissioner Klein added that he would like to hear what <br />the St. Paul Port Authority has to say about redevelopment in Hugo. <br />City Administrator Bear presented an idea that consisted of listing the property at a lower <br />price. This would make it so the EDA can evaluate the project and make sure it would <br />meet certain criteria to ensure a good quality project is built. <br />The Commission discussed this option and concluded that they want a good quality <br />project built on that property. <br />Commissioner Puleo wants the Council to weigh in on lowering the purchase price before <br />any recommendations are made. City Administrator Bear agrees and said that they first <br />wanted to address the EDA to get an idea of the Commission's ideas before the next step. <br />In conclusion, the Commission agreed that they do not believe a new realtor needs to be <br />hired and staff should market the property. The Commission would also like to hear what <br />the St. Paul Port Authority says and believes they will then have a better understanding <br />for future marketing of the property. <br />Discussion on MNCAR Membership <br />