HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 06.18.19MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2019
Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.
PRESENT: Denaway, Gallivan, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, Weidt.
ABSENT: Gallivan, Wilson.
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2019
Klein made a motion, Puleo seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of March 19, 2019.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORK PLAN
Juba provided an update on the EDA's progress towards the goals outlined in the Economic Development
Work Plan. The EDA discussed the infrastructure and concept plan for 165th Street and Highway 61 as
well as downtown development and redevelopment opportunities. The City has made progress with
providing information online and the EDA discussed additional lengths the City can go to with the City
website. The EDA expressed interest in creating a new work plan for 2019 and will begin to brainstorm
goals for next year.
UPDATE ON TECHNOLOGY CORRIDOR
Juba provided an update on the MN Technology Corridor and the partnership between Anoka and
Washington County to attract large data centers or data users to the area. Juba shared that the website
will launch in the end of July and will be a landing page for businesses in the area. The website will list
sites in Hugo and the surrounding communities that are suitable for this specific use. The EDA discussed
what is attracting people to Washington County and how the City can show the desirable qualities Hugo
has to offer.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Juba provided the EDA with an update on downtown redevelopment. The City continues to meet with
people on the City owned property off of Highway 61 and is expecting to see a concept plan.
Additionally, O'Reilly's Auto Parts is under construction and a site plan for Apple Academy was recently
approved. The EDA discussed updating City ordinances and monument signs. They also expressed their
excitement of seeing more interest along Highway 61.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Puleo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Houle, to adjourn at 6:01 pm.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant