HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 09.15.20MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Meeting held remotely pursuant Minn. Stat. Sec. 1313.021
Chair Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
PRESENT: Denaway, Gallivan, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, and Weidt.
ABSENT: None.
Note: Due to technological difficulties, Gallivan was able to view and hear the meeting, but was not
able to participate.
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 18. 2020
Commissioner Klein made a motion, Commissioner Petty seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA
meeting of August 18, 2020.
Ayes: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, and Weidt.
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
CONCEPT PLAN ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY
Denny Trooien presented a Downtown Hugo concept plan to the EDA that highlighted a mix of retail,
commercial, and restaurant users. The site plan emphasized walkability and shows a boardwalk along
Egg Lake. Trooien asked the EDA to discuss the proposal and would like to continue to work with staff
to enter into an option agreement with the City. The EDA generally agreed that it would be
appropriate to consider Tooien's project and that the project would meet the criteria necessary to
grant the land for $1.
Chair Weidt made a motion to direct staff to work with Denny Trooien on his Downtown project
proposal. Seconded by Klein.
Ayes: Denaway, Klein, Petty, Puleo, and Weidt.
Abstained: Houle
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
UPDATE ON CARES ACT BUDGET — BUSINESS GRANTS
Staff provided an update on the Hugo Cares Business Grant program that the City approved. The
application became available to local, private and nonprofit businesses on September 9, 2020 and will
remain open until October 1, 2020. The City approved $200,000 to be allocated towards the program
and individual businesses may apply for up to $10,000. Staff will review the applications on a first
come, first served basis. Once the grants are awarded by the City, the business and the City will enter
into an agreement.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Community Development Director, Rachel Juba, provided an update on development in the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Chair Weidt, to adjourn at 6:28 pm.
Ayes: Denaway, Houle, Klein, Petty, Puleo, and Weidt.
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant