HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 03.15.22MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2022
Chair Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
PRESENT: Arcand, Chrun, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo, Roberts, Weidt.
ABSENT: Denaway
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to approve the February 15,
2022 EDA meeting minutes.
Ayes: All.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Staff provided background on the Downtown Hugo development project. At their September 15,
2020 meeting,
Mr. Trooien has been working with the TEP and wetland regulators including the DNR on his
application that includes boardwalk piers in wetlands. The application has been approved. Mr.
Trooien is requesting an extension to close on the first and second phase development and for the
completion date of the project phases. The proposed closing date is September 30, 2022, with an
option to extend until January 31, 2023.
Mr. Trooien addressed the EDA and stated that they have been working very hard on moving the
project along. The project has been a much more lengthy process than it was expected. Denny is
simply asking for more time to meet the previous deadlines.
President Weidt ask about the marketing of the property. Mr Trooien stated there was a letter of
intent with the Muddy Cow a year ago but they had to make changes. Limited marketing thus far due
to the hold up with the TEP. Denny stated that the PUD application was submitted in October 2021.
The application is now complete.
Commissioner Klein stated he doesn’t see a problem with the extension. The EDA agreed.
Puleo asked if the wetland impacts have been approved. Staff stated yes. The PUD still needs to be
approved at the Planning Commission and City Council.
Motion by Klein, seconded by Chrun to approve the requested extension.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Puleo, to adjourn at 5:59pm.
Ayes: All.
Nay: None.
Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Emily Weber, Community Development Assistant