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BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF <br />TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 <br />3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the February 11, 2014, EDA meetings as <br />presented. <br />4. UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br />STRATEGIC PLAN <br />Over the past several months Washington County has been working with Springsted Inc., <br />to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan for the County. Staff was been <br />involved in a workgroup at the County to provide direction and feedback on the plan. The <br />plan is now complete and will be considered at the Washington County Board meeting on <br />March 18, 2014. Staff has included the draft that will be presented to the County for the <br />EDA's review. <br />5. KIDZ N' BIZ SPONSORSHIP REQUEST <br />On April 26, 2013, the 10th Annual Kidz n' Biz Fest will be take place at Oneka <br />Elementary School. This annual event is an opportunity for the HBA and Hugo EDA to <br />directly connect with the Hugo families and children in a PTA Carnival atmosphere. This <br />event is expected to attract more than 500 Hugo children and their families and will <br />feature an assortment of games presented by the Hugo businesses with assistance from <br />the White Bear School District. Last year the EDA sponsored the event in the amount of <br />$750. The HBA is asking for the EDA to sponsor in that same amount again this year. <br />6. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT <br />Staff will update the EDA on downtown redevelopment. <br />