HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES EDA 09.20.22MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
Chair Weidt called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
PRESENT: Arcand, Denaway, Klein, Puleo, Roberts, Weidt
ABSENT: Chrun, Gallivan
STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator
Rachel Juba, Community Development Director
Max Gort, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JUNE 21, 2022
Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Puleo, to approve the May 17, 2022
EDA meeting minutes.
Ayes: All.
Nay: None.
Motion carried.
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN HUGO PROJECT
Juba presented giving background on the Downtown Hugo project. The plan includes 5 building for a total
square footage of 63,000 square feet. The plan show a traditional downtown atmosphere with a
promenade with a boardwalk along Egg Lake. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
plan on September 8th. Staff wanted to check in the EDA on the plan.
Mr. Trooien spoke to the EDA and stated that he is excited to be at the EDA meeting. He stated at a later
date he would like to talk to the EDA about cost share items for the project. He stated that the first phase
would likely be the restaurant along Egg Lake and the other buildings along the lake would be phase 2. Mr.
Trooien wanted introduce the topics the EDA. He would like to talk about cost sharing for the relocation of
sewer and water utility and hazardous waste cleanup. He did not have costs at this time.
EDA generally agreed that the plans is consistent to what they were expecting and liked the plan. The
discussed the cost sharing. They stated they needed additional information to make a decision. Staff stated
that they would bring information back at a future meeting. All items would be outlined in a development
agreement.
DISCUSSION ON BANNERS ALONG FRENCHMAN ROAD / CSAH 8
Juba presented three new banner designs for re placement of the old ones.
The EDA aged that a rendition of option 3 was the best and directed staff to order the replacements.
SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FROM HUGO AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR KIDZ N’ BIZ FEST
Juba provides background on the Kidz n’ Biz event and how the EDA typically receives sponsorship
request from HBA.
Weidt made a motion, seconded by Klein to approve the sponsorship.
All ayes. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Roberts, to adjourn at 6:42 PM.
All ayes. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted.
Max Gort, Associate Planner