HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 08.15.17MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2017
Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
PRESENT: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Weidt.
ABSENT: Gallivan, Puleo
STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2017
Klein made a motion, Petty seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of June 20, 2017.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Juba stated that as part of Washington County's economic development strategic plan they are working on
putting together a plan to increase levy money to allow for a $150,000 grant program to help with economic
development. This grant would help with pre -development work, which could assist in a variety of aspects:
environmental studies, legal research, site plan design, engineering, transportation market, feasibility studies,
incentive planning, etc. Washington County is planning to allow a maximum of $50,000 per application and
are asking for support for $150,000 per year to allocate to this program.
UPDATE ON PROPERTY OWNER MEETINGS
Juba reminded the EDA that staff has been reaching out to property owners in Hugo. Staff has been going
through this effort to get updates on the property owner's vision for the future of their properties. Staff has
expressed their support for the property owners and stated the City is willing to assist them in their future
plans or with any questions they have, especially while going through the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update.
Juba stated that staff will continue to update the EDA as meetings with property owners continue.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Staff provided an update to the EDA on downtown redevelopment.
ADJOURNMENT
Klein made a motion, seconded by Houle, to adjourn at 5:45 pm.
All ayes. Motion carried.