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stated how helpful others have been on helping resolve this issue and that many people are putting in time and effort to keep the rail in Hugo. He said they are still doing work on this issue and have found a few potential options in helping to resolve this problem. These programs include a MNDOT loan program and special legislation. There are hopes that if this goes through that a more permanent solution can be put together later on. Commissioner Houle asked if there are any more available lots in the area that could be serviced by rail. City Administrator Bear stated that there is a good, viable site south of the pallet company. This site is 10 acres. The only hold back is the rail would have to cross over another property to provide rail to this site. Bear also stated that there are companies that currently are connected to the rail, but that do not use it. DISCUSSION ON 2014 EDA ANNUAL REPORT Planner Juba gave an update on the 2015 EDA Annual Report. She stated there are highlights on Christ Lutheran Church finishing construction, the ground breaking at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, construction of Hugo Good Neighbors food shelf, the New Life Church addition, and O'Reilly Auto Parts presenting their concept plan. Juba also made note that Rosemary Way was built with a new assessment policy and that the City updated an existing market study for the downtown area. APPOINT COMMISSIONER TO GATEWAY SUBCOMMITTEE Planner Juba stated that the EDA adopted goals for 2015 included marketing/promotion of the City. Juba explained that the Planning Commission have had projects lead to the discussion of entry monuments into the City. Also, through the planning of Lions Park, entry monuments into the Park have been discussed. With so many different projects, Staff thought it would be valuable to form the gateway subcommittee to plan for a cohesive design within the City. The subcommittee will discuss gateway element items and make recommendations to the Council. Klein made motion, Gallivan seconded, to approve appointment of Commissioner Petty for the gateway subcommittee. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Planner, Rachel Juba, already updated the EDA on the City -owned property. She stated that she is working with O'Reilly Auto Parts' design team in submitting plans for construction of the building. She expects to see an application for a building permit soon. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Denaway, to adjourn at 6:31 P.M. All ayes. Motion carried.