HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014.05.08 CC Minutes - Market Study Joint WorkshopMINUTES FOR DOWNTOWN MARKET STUDY/DOWNTOWN PLAN & DESIGN
GUIDELINES JOINT WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, MAY 89 2014
RICE LAKE CENTRE
COUNCIL PRESENT: Weidt, Petryk, Klein, Haas, Bronk
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, McRoberts, & Lessard
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Gwynn, Rosenquist, & Knauss
EDA PRESENT: Arcand, Denaway, & Gallivan
EDA ABSENT: Puleo
CITY STAFF PRESENT: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Planner Rachel Juba, Community
Development Intern Connor Schaefer
Planner Rachel Juba provided background on the Downtown Market Study done by Maxfield
Research Inc. Joe Hollman, Senior Analyst of Maxfield Research Inc., presented on the analysis
of the Market Potential for Housing and Commercial Uses in Downtown Hugo. Findings
concluded that there is a potential market for limited multifamily housing, small business
retailers, restaurants, office users who service local households, and a limited -service hotel.
Maxfield Research Inc. identified five key development sites. Maxfield research recommended
aggressive marketing promotion.
Planner Rachel Juba presented on the City of Hugo Downtown Plan & Design Guidelines. The
discussion focused on the Plan & Design Guidelines and if they should continue to direct the
development of Downtown Hugo. The City Council, Planning Commission, and EDA concluded
that the City continue to be guided by the Downtown Plan & Design Guidelines.
Respectfully submitted,
Connor Schaefer
Community Development Intern