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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013.08.13 EDA MinutesMINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2013 Klein called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Bever, Denaway, Gallivan, Klein, Puleo, and Weidt ABSENT: None STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator Rachel Juba, Planner Eric Maass, Community Development Intern APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF JULY 7, 2013 Klein made motion, Weidt seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of July 7, 2013. All ayes. Motion carried. EDA GUEST SPEAKER — GARY WHITE OF LAKE AREA BANK Staff welcomed and introduced Gary White of Lake Area Bank. As a military veteran, local business owner, and active community member, Gary is excited about an increased role both he and Lake Area Bank can take in the Hugo Community. Weidt thanked Gary for attending National Night Out and hoped to continue to see him at future community events. DISCUSSION ON MARKETING REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Staff presented the draft RFQ to EDA council. Outlined where desired qualifications of chosen marketing team and guiding principles for the RFQ. Gallivan asked if any soil testing had taken place on the site. Staff stated that they had soil test results from 2009 in addition to a completed site survey. Klein reached out to Gary White about any advice he might give to the EDA on the RFQ topic. Gary responded with the need to develop the site in such a way as to create a "destination point", something that will draw both vehicular and pedestrian visitors. Denaway and Arcand discussed the currently available incentives for developers and whether or not the current incentives were enough. Puleo questioned TIF district approval for this site. Staff informed the EDA that TIF district approval was certified in 2009/2010. A resident at the meeting proposed an idea of mixed-use development for the area which would include both commercial and housing, so as to use the lake as more of an amenity. DUSCUSSION ON MAXFIELD RESEARCH INC. PROPOSAL TO UPDATE THE DOWNTOWN MARKET STUDY Staff received proposal for the Maxfield Research Downtown Market Study. EDA was informed that the study would cost $18,500. Gallivan was concerned with the price. Staff informed EDA that the cost of the study would be covered by the LCDA grant money. Klein made motion, Puleo seconded, to approve the Maxfield Study. All ayes. Motion carried. UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Staff informed EDA of work being done regarding roadway alignments, a senior housing project, and the interest of possible restaurants which could move to the area. GOOD NEIGHBOR FOOD SHELF Weidt acknowledged EDA meeting attendants Kris Emerson & Cindy Petty, representatives of the Hugo Good Neighbor Food Shelf. Food Shelf representatives outlined the current number of families and individuals being helped in our community, and how current facility space is not sufficient for the increasing need. Food Shelf representatives are currently researching grants to pair with their current fundraising funds to help create a new Food Shelf building. ADJOURNMENT Klein made a motion, seconded by Bever, to adjourn at 6:20 prn. All ayes. Motion carried.