HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 08.17.21MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 17. 2021
Acting Chair Klein called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm.
PRESENT: Chrun, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo, Roberts.
ABSENT: Arcand, Denaway, Weidt.
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2021
Commissioner Roberts made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gallivan, to approve the June 15,
2021 EDA meeting minutes.
Ayes: Chrun, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo, Roberts.
Nay: None. Motion carried.
UPDATE ON PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14696 FONDANT AVENUE NORTH
Staff provided an update on the purchase of property located at 14696 Fondant Avenue North. The
property is located in the designated downtown area of Hugo and the City has been acquiring
properties in this area since 1996. The City Council approved the purchase agreement at their August
16, 2021 meeting. Staff stated that with the purchase of this property, there are only two remaining
parcels that would make the City -owned parcels along Egg Lake completely contiguous.
Staff also stated that there is a property on 145t" Street North that was recently listed on the market
that would also be advantageous for the City to own. This would allow the extension of Finale Avenue
North to extend out to Frenchman Road North.
Staff asked the EDA to discuss the properties and recommended that the EDA send out letters to the
property owners of the properties in discussion. The EDA Commissioners provided insight on how
these properties affect the redevelopment of downtown and generally agreed that they are an added
benefit to the City.
The EDA Commissioners asked staff to move forward with sending letters to property owners stating
the City's interest in purchasing their property.
UPDATE ON WASHINGTON COUNTY PREDEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR SOUTH LAVALLE PROPERTY
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Staff provided a background on the request from the LaValles to start the AUAR process on their
property located south of Frenchman Road North and west of Highway 61. On July 20, 2021, the City
of Hugo was awarded the pre -development grant from Washington County in the amount of $40,000
to assist with the AUAR process. Staff will continue to work with the property owner to move forward
with the land use planning process.
Commissioner Puleo asked staff if there would be an opportunity for other property owners to
receive a pre -development grant from Washington County. Staff clarified that the City is only allowed
to apply for up to $40,000 per year for the Washington County Pre -development Grant. Staff also
provided an overview of the existing land use on the property owned by Marvin and Judith LaValle
and the benefits of an AUAR on the property.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Staff has been meeting with Denny Trooien on his Downtown Hugo property along Egg Lake. Trooien
is continuing to work on his site plan and is working with the MN DNR on permitting. Following
general approval from the DNR, Trooien will apply for City approval. The EDA Commissioners
discussed the project and encouraged staff to continue to support and work with Trooien.
UPDATE ON LIONS PARK REDEVELOPMENT AND DOWNTOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Staff provided an update on the construction happening in Lions Park and the Downtown Street
Improvement project. Staff also provided an update development throughout the City.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Puleo made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Gallivan, to adjourn at 6:28 pm.
Ayes: Chrun, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo, Roberts.
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant