HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 04.21.20MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2020
Meeting held remotely pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 1313.021
Chair Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm.
PRESENT: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, and Weidt.
ABSENT: Gallivan.
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18. 2020
Commissioner Klein made a motion, Commissioner Denaway seconded, to approve minutes for the
EDA meeting of February 18, 2020.
Ayes: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, Weidt.
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
BUSINESS RESOURCE UPDATE
Chris Eng from the Washington County CDA presented on resources available to Washington County
businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. While resources are available, they are limited. Eng
stated that the most reliable program at the moment is the Small Business Administration Economic
Injury Disaster Loan. There are a variety of loan programs available as well as technical assistance for
businesses throughout the County and Eng provided insights into them. Staff, Rachel Juba, also
provided the EDA Commissioners insight on how businesses are responding locally and stated how
helpful the County has been to have as a resource. The City of Hugo will continue to evaluate the
state of local businesses and help inform local business owners of opportunities available.
The Commissioners discussed the current challenges that the community faces and ways to offer
relief and guidance. Among the discussion was removing late fees for utility bills, waiving fees for
temporary signage, and updating the City website to ensure accurate and updated information. No
motions were made.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Staff provided background on downtown redevelopment. This included the PUD, site plan, and
preliminary plat applications for a restaurant to be known as the Cattle House, which is scheduled for
the following Planning Commission meeting. Staff also stated that TGK Automotive has site plan
approval for phase II of their building. City Administrator, Bryan Bear, also updated the EDA on city
services available during the statewide stay at home order.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Houle, to adjourn at 6:29 pm.
Ayes: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, and Weidt.
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant