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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Goblirsch, Horsch, Anderson, Johnson, Fox, and Pemble
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Carter
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Horsch
at 6:00 PM with six members present.
II. Minutes
President Horsch asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular meeting of September 14, 2023.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills and pointed out the payments for, a façade improvement
grant, legal services, lawn maintenance, and conference expenses. President Horsch asked if
there were questions regarding the bills.
Commissioner Johnson motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by Commissioner
Goblirsch. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Resolution #2023-14: Façade Improvement Program Grant for 301 2nd
Street E
Menke provided a summary of the request from Amy Sutton for eligible
improvements at 301 2nd Street East. The request includes removing existing awning
and repairing surface damage to underlying brick. The cost of the improvements
total: $4,800.00 with a two-to-one matching, the recommendation is $1,600.00.
Commission discussion on the remaining fund balance. Menke indicated the
program is still well funded at this time.
Commissioner Anderson motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by
Commissioner Fox. Ayes 5; Nays 0; Abstain, 1 (Horsch). Motion approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. Long-Term Strategic Planning Projects
1. Downtown Small Area Plan
Menke provided a summary of the strategic planning project regarding the
downtown area. He indicated the Confluence and the Lake Isabel Flats are
bookends of downtown which will have substantial impact on the area.
Menke shared the Heart of Hastings Plan was the guiding plan for the
area but needs updating. Staff plans to contract with a consulting firm to
create an updated plan and include a business inventory list of the
downtown area to gain a better perspective of the business ecosystem of
downtown.
No Commission discussion.
2. Highway 55 Small Area Plan
Menke provided a summary of the strategic planning project regarding the
Western side of the City along Highway 55. He indicated staff spoke with
one of the property owners sharing the owner asked for assistance from
City Staff to provide a vision for the property in the future. Similar to the
Downtown Small Area Plan, staff plans to contract with a consulting firm
to create a plan. Hinzman shared the interest in private market demand in
the area.
Commission discussion on where City limits end on the Western side of
the City. Hinzman shared the Comprehensive Plan includes a vision for
that area. Commissioners asked if additional Industrial Park locations will
be considered and the current farmland in the area. Hinzman indicated the
City has looked at additional Industrial Park locations along the County
Road 46 Corridor which is part of the Comprehensive Plan including the
land outside of City limits are part of Townships sharing the possible
opportunities for growth and development.
B. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Pemble made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20
p.m., seconded by Commissioner Fox. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting
adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Respectively Submitted: Emily King