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Home My WebLink AboutI.A Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY September 14, 2023 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the August 10th Regular Meeting for your review and approval. III. Bills August Bills Stantec Consulting $5,584.00 Confluence – Environmental – Project Closeout Beth Warner $5,000.00 Façade Improvement Grant – 117 2nd St E Levander Miller and Gillen $431.15 3000 Lightbourn Sale – Legal (Reimbursable) Levander Miller and Gillen $382.50 Spiral and Glendale Sale – Legal (Reimbursable) Kahler Hotel $360.38 Admin – Conference – Lodging - Menke Facebook $300.00 Makers Market – Advertising Precision Landscaping $240.00 Block 28 – Maintenance - Lawn Graphic Design $82.00 Admin – Business Cards – Menke MN Pollution Control Agency $75.00 Confluence – Environmental Review Credit Card $22.49 Makers Market – Printing Menards $8.00 Makers Market – Sign Posts Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Resolution 2023-12: Authorize 2024 Economic Development Levy As part of the 2024 budget, City Staff has prepared the proposed 2024 HEDRA HRA Levy. Staff is recommending the full HRA tax levy which would generate approximately $508,989 in revenue for HEDRA. Those dollars would be utilized to complete projects and goals identified within the current HEDRA Strategic Plan. Below is a summary of HEDRA Budget Priorities that have been reviewed by both the City Administrator and Finance Committee of City Council: ACTION – Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-12 Approving Proposed 2024 HRA Tax Levy. Please see attached Resolution for further information. B. Resolution 2023-13: Façade Improvement Program Grant for 214 & 216 2nd St E HEDRA has received an application from Thomas and Vicki Jung which own the properties at 214 & 216 2nd Street E. The full scope includes the following: - Site preparation - Signage removal - Brick repair and replacement - Brick painting The scope of services is proposed to be completed by Cadson LLC, The project has eligible costs totaling $2,667.45; Under the program, the grant award is based on matching funds of $2 of private investment for every $1 of grant funding. Action: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-13 approving a façade improvement program grant award to Thomas and Vicki Jung for brick repair/replacement and building painting at 214 & 216 2nd Street E in the amount of $889.15. V. Reports and Information A. Development Updates New Information: The Confluence – All City approvals have been granted for operation of the Confluence Hotel and Missi’s Sip N Savor. We are awaiting opening any day now! Augustine Property Development – Work has begun on the municipal utility study for potential annexation and development of property at the western limits of the City, north of 15th Street past Jacob Avenue. Upon results of the study the property owners would likely seek annexation and development. Walden at Hastings - Annexation - Redwing Blvd – Traffic Study for the development has been completed and the EAW worksheet is expected soon. Development plans are expected for City review by the end of 2023 for the residential development containing approximately 450 housing units near TH 316 and Michael Avenue. Housing would include single family, twin home, townhome, apartment and senior housing. Many, if not all of the units would be rented. South Oaks 4th Addition – 35 lot single family home subdivision near 31st Street and Century Drive. Planning Commission will review plans on September 11th with City Council review scheduled for September 18th. Current 33 Apartments – Work on the 2nd building will be commencing shortly. The first building is nearly complete. Total of 211 apartments at 33rd and Vermillion. Therapy OPS – Building is nearly complete and a September opening is planned for the 2,300sf therapy building located at the northwest corner of Westview Drive and South Frontage Rd (adjacent to Auto Zone). Vermillion Acres – Developer plans on installing modular units in October with a spring opening planned for the 75-unit senior housing facility near County Rd 47 and Riverwood Drive. 315 Pine Street - Thorwood –Special Use Permit for use of the first floor area for a 25-30 person meeting space approved by City Council. Work is commencing KFC – Construction is progressing on the new KFC on the northwest corner of 18th and Vermillion (former Erickson Freedom Gas Site). Interior build out is underway Previous Information: Shephard of the Valley - Townhomes – Staff has reviewed concept plans for approximately 15 townhome units east of Shepard of the Valley Church located near 4th Street and Whispering Lane. City Council approved a minor subdivision to split the church land from the development site at the July 17th Meeting. Tyler Street Landing Apartments (Luke Siewert) – 32-unit apartment building at 3rd and Tyler Streets. HEDRA approved 3rd Amendment to Purchase Agreement on July 13th extending approvals to August 1, 2024. City Council took similar actions on the Site Plan and Plat approvals, also extending to August 1, 2024 . Dakota County has extended the $250,000 Redevelopment Incentive Grant for the site to December 31, 2023. Heritage Ridge – Grading activities have commenced for the final addition of the 116-lot single family residential development near General Sieben Drive and Northridge Drive. City Council approved a one year extension on the final phase of the project at the July 17th meeting. 418 Vermillion Street – Dicks Barber – HEDRA purchased the property on May 30th. A two-year lease has been executed to allow operation of the existing tenants. A blight study is being conducted to determine TIF eligibility and we are reviewing a contract for potential payments to tenants. Regina Assisted Living Addition – Regina plans to reconfigure a parking lot due to interior renovations at their 1008 1st Street W building. City Council approved on June 26th. Dakota County Law Enforcement Addition – Plans for a 13,000 s.f. Integrative Health Unit have been submitted. City Council approved on June 26th. Hastings Theater – 1313-1325 South Frontage Rd – Hastings Theatre has closed, and the property has been sold to Meridian Real Estate Holdings LLC. Staff is unsure of development plans. Green Mill – 909 Vermillion Street – Camegaran LLC’s franchise agreement with Green Mill will discontinue and the restaurant will be closing at the end of June. The owner will be seeking another restaurant for the space. Lake Isabelle Flats (NJS Stencil Apartment) – Exterior framing is complete, and work is commencing on interior units for the 89-unit apartment building at 3rd and Bailey. A Fall 2023 opening is planned. United Heroes League - Outdoor Refrigerated Rink – Plans have been submitted for the rink. City Council approved an Interim Use Permit to construct an outdoor refrigerated rink along with temporary parking at their 15211 Ravenna Trail campus. 114 West 5th Street – As of April 27th, HEDRA is now the proud owner of the single- family house across from the fire station. Scooter Rental – Spin Scooters were deployed on April 17th. Staff will monitor the scooter activity for any future council action in July. Suite Living - Senior Housing – Construction is now anticipated during the fall of 2023 for the 32-unit senior housing facility at the southeast corner of 33rd Street and Vermillion. The one-story project consists of both dependent and memory care units. Villas at Pleasant – More permits have been submitted for construction and work continues on the first model home at the 32-unit subdivision near Northridge and Pleasant. ATTACHMENTS • Minutes – August 10, 2023, Regular Meeting • Bills – August 2023 • Resolution No. 2023-12 – Authorize 2024 Levy • Resolution No. 2023-13 –Façade Improvement Program Grant – 214/216 2nd St E Next Meeting: Thursday, October 12, 2023