HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 10.19.21MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF OCTOBER 19. 2021
Acting Chair Klein called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
PRESENT: Arcand, Chrun, Denaway, Klein, Roberts.
ABSENT: Gallivan, Puleo, Weidt.
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2021
Commissioner Roberts made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Denaway, to approve the August
17, 2021 EDA meeting minutes.
Ayes: Arcand, Chrun, Denaway, Klein, Roberts.
Nay: None. Motion carried.
CENSUS DATA
Staff provided an update on the 2020 Census data that was released. Staff stated that the data is
important as the population counts are used for redrawing congressional and legislative district
boundaries. Hugo saw an 18% increase in population since that last Census in 2010. The total
population in Hugo is 15,766 people and has 5,939 households. Staff provided information on
regional data in addition to Hugo data trends.
The EDA commissioners had a discussion on population trends and how it affects planning for the
City.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Staff provided an update on downtown redevelopment. They are expecting Denny Trooien to submit
a site plan application in the upcoming weeks.
UPDATE ON LIONS PARK REDEVELOPMENT AND DOWNTOWN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Staff provided an update on Lions Park redevelopment. The parking lot and park pavilion are currently
under construction with pavement expected within the next few weeks. Mass grading of the site will
also begin within the next few weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Chrun made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Denaway, to adjourn at 6:07 pm.
Ayes: Arcand, Chrun, Denaway, Klein, Roberts.
Nay: None. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant