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Home My WebLink About2012.08.13 EDA Packet AGENDA CITY OF HUGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012 8:30 AM 8:30 am 1. Call to Order 8:31 am 2. Roll Call 8:32 am 3. Approval of Minutes EDA Meeting of July 9, 2012 8:35 am 4. Hugo Realtor Forum 9:00 am 5. Update on Infrastructure Projects 10:00 am 6. Update on Downtown Redevelopment 10:30 am 7. Adjournment BACKGROUND MEMO FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MONDAY,AUGUST 13, 2012 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the July 9, 2012, EDA Meeting as presented. 4. HUGO REALTOR FORUM Staff will update the EDA on the Hugo REALTOR Forum. 5. UPDATE ON INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Staff will update the EDA on the infrastructure projects being completed in the City. 6. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff will update the EDA on downtown redevelopment MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JULY 9, 2012 Klein called the meeting to order at 8:40 am. PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Granger, Klein, and Miron ABSENT: Denaway& Puleo STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Liz Hanson, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2012 Arcand made motion, Granger seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of June 11, 2012 All ayes. Motion carried. UPDATE ON CARPENTER'S PROPERTY Staff reported that Cathy Anderson had paid $45,000 to buy back her property. She has redeemed ownership and is asking for $350,000 from the City to purchase it. This update was brought to the City Council, and City Staff did not recommend to the City buy the property. Although Cathy has found the money to redeem her property, she still owes $100,000 in back taxes. It is unclear if she will be able to pay these dues. WASHINGTON COUNTY'S ROLE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Washington County is considering playing a bigger role in Hugo's Economic Development. The County is discussing that they may assist with Economic Development. The EDA thought that infrastructure development, including fiber-optic lines, tax abatement policies, and a County Staff person would be ways the County could help Staff pointed out that potential buyers and businesses are interested in the Washington County and Hugo area due to its decreasing tax rate. This will help showcase the area and emphasize Hugo's business-friendly atmosphere. The EDA and City Staff want to promote the City further to emphasize its business-friendly qualities. DISCUSSION ON MARKETING City Staff has been working on marketing Hugo more and highlighting its strengths to encourage residents and businesses to locate in the City. Staff is working on organizing the information in a clear and concise manner that can be handed out to people that are unaware of the great qualities the City offers. Staff is working with retailers and businesses in the City to help market Hugo. Providing them with a convenient brochure that can be handed out to their customers would benefit the marketing efforts for Hugo. Staff mentioned its participation in the Hugo Realtor Forum that will occur on November 8th. This workshop will present to realtors the various amenities and services the City has to offer. This program will allow realtors to be aware of Hugo's qualities that they can market to potential clients. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff updated the EDA on downtown redevelopment and other happenings in Hugo. Xcel Energy has finally broken ground on their site. They wish to have a grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony once construction is complete that the Planning Commission, City Council and EDA members can be a part of. The Frenchman Place project for a pediatric clinic is still underway and going through the Site Plan and Final Plat process. Glamos Wire's construction of a new addition will be presented at the Planning Commission on July 12`l'. BR&E PROGRAM INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE On June 20, 2012 the City of Hugo was presented with the Award of Excellence from Business Retention and Expansion International during its annual conference for its 2010 BR&E Program. The awards were judged on the success of the marketing/communications plan, improvements to the business climate, measurable results and outcomes, and the business survey plan. Staff emphasized that many people were to thank for this achievement and they would like to present the award during a City Council meeting, inviting the leadership team and task force members of the Hugo BR&E Program. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Bever, to adjourn at 10:30 am. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. Hugo REALTORS®Forum Course Description: The Hugo REALTORS® Forum is a morning course designed to teach and update Realtors on information regarding the City of Hugo. The course will focus on the unique aspects of the City that may interest potential buyers. The instructors will showcase various City programs and services, community features, school districts,public safety, and the vision of Hugo. This course will allow participants to have a better understanding of the City of Hugo and the character and quality of life aspects the community offers. Learning Objectives: The course will have the following learning objectives: • Get to know your local government officials, and what provisions they offer for the community • Get a better understanding of the City services,particularly those offered by City officials, school districts and public safety • Learn about the opportunities for economic development present in the City • Be enlightened with the recent development taking place, and how it has enhanced the City and its character • Become familiar with the communication efforts and initiatives being used to promote the City's amenities and features for future buyers • Learn about the various programs provided by the community • Gain an understanding of the plans for Hugo, especially the downtown area, and how it will positively impact the City • Provide an opportunity for realtors to ask questions Hugo REALTORS®Forum Thursday,November 8, 2012 9:00am-12:30pm Timed Course Outline Welcome and Introductions Mayor Fran Miron 9:00-9:15 15 minutes *Goals for the City Community Overview Bryan Bear, City Administrator 9:15-9:30 15 minutes *Demographics&Promotion of Hugo Rachel Juba, City Planner 9:30-9:45 15 minutes *Economic Development&Downtown Redevelopment Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner 9:45-10:00 15 minutes *Parks&Recreation Chuck Preisler, Building Official 10:00-10:15 15 minutes *Building Report&Housing/Commercial Lots Available Scott Anderson, Public Works Director 10:15-10:25 10 minutes * Street Projects Anna Wobse, Accounting Clerk 10:25-10:35 10 minutes *City Finances&Bond Rating Questions & Answers 10:35-10:45 10 minutes Break 10:45-11:00 15 minutes School Districts White Bear Lake 11:00-11:05 5 minutes *Programs Provided *Marketing Efforts *Educational Ranking Stats *Educational Technology Offered Forest Lake 11:05-11:10 5 minutes *Programs Provided *Marketing Efforts *Educational Ranking Stats *Educational Technology Offered Mahtomedi 11:10-11:15 5 minutes *Programs Provided *Marketing Efforts *Educational Ranking Stats *Educational Technology Offered Stillwater 11:15-11:20 5 minutes *Programs Provided *Marketing Efforts *Educational Ranking Stats *Educational Technology Offered Questions & Answers 11:20-11:30 10 minutes Public Safety Services Bill Hutton, Sheriff 11 :30-11:45 15 minutes * Sheriffs Reports&Response Efforts Kevin Colvard, Fire Chief 11 :45-12:00 15 minutes *Response Efforts,County Partnership,&Homeowners Insurance Future Vision Bryan Bear 12:00-12:15 15 minutes * Future Vision of the City Questions & Answers 12:15-12:30 15 minutes fir► ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY BRUNTON 11. `f F� fit P 4. 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