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Home My WebLink AboutI.A - Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 8, 2024 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the January 25, 2024 Regular Meeting for your review and approval. III. Bills January Bills Econ Dev Assoc of MN $545.00 Admin – Annual Dues – Hinzman & Menke Econ Dev Assoc of MN $390.00 Admin – Winter Conference Registration - Menke Smart Sheets $145.00 Admin – Annual Subscription Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Open To Business Update – Natalie Mouilso Natalie Mouilso our Open to Business representative will be present to provide a summary of the attached year-end report and provide an update on services provided by the organization. No action is necessary by HEDRA. B. Resolution 2024-04: Façade Improvement Program Grant – 101 2nd St E HEDRA has received an application from Jennifer Melecio who represents the property at 101 2nd Street E. The full scope includes the following: - Install a storm window - Repair and refurbish existing entry door and doorway The project has eligible costs totaling $6,197.00; 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 2024-04 approving a façade improvement program grant award to Jennifer Melecio for the refurbishment of the entry door to 101 2nd Street E in the amount of $2,065.67. Please see the attached application for further information. C. Resolution 2024-05: Amendment to Façade Improvement Grant – 301 2nd St E In October, HEDRA reviewed and approved a Façade Improvement Program Grant submitted by Amy Sutton who represents Hastings Family Service, located at 301 2nd Street E. At the time of application, the only quoted work that was submitted was for the demolition of the awning with a note in the application that roof work may be needed as well. Staff did not receive any quotes for roof or brick façade repair in the initial application. Additionally, there was a misunderstanding in the structure of the program, which led to the Applicant to only submit the quote for the demolition, instead of the entire project. The Applicant believed that the grant would have covered the entirety of project cost, which is why they only submitted a portion of the project, the $4,800 for demolition. After grant approval and the work was completed, the Applicant submitted for reimbursement, which Staff processed and provided the $1,600 that was approved in Resolution 2023-14. The Applicant reached out to Staff and asked for clarification as to why only a portion of the project cost was reimbursed. Staff and the Applicant spoke and realized that there had been a misunderstanding and the Applicant inquired if it would be possible to be reconsidered for additional funding, using the 2:1 matching system, but including the roof repair and façade work as well. The Façade Improvement Program application states that work that was done prior to receiving grant approval cannot be reimbursed. Staff believes that due to the misunderstanding and lapse in communication on both sides, that the Applicant’s request for additional funding should be considered by the HEDRA Board. The repair work added an additional $4,050, which brings the total project cost to $8,850. Using the 2:1 match requirement, the maximum award that could be given is $2,950. Since the Applicant has already received $1,600, they would be reimbursed an additional $1,350. Action: Motion to approve Resolution 2024-05 approving an amendment to the approved grant award in the amount of $2,950.00. Please see the attached invoices for further information. V. Closed Door Session Staff seeks a motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c) to review the offer for the sale of properties located at the southwest corner of Pleasant Drive and South Frontage Road. VI. Business Continued A. Development Updates New Information: Walden - Redwing Blvd & Michael Avenue – City Council will consider action on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) on February 5th. Preliminary Plat plans for the 450-unit housing development have been submitted and are under review. We are awaiting submittal of a few items to complete the application and schedule for Planning Commission will likely review (which would be March at the earliest). United Heroes League - Outdoor Refrigerated Rink – Site has been selected for Hockey Day Minnesota in January, 2026. Parking lot is nearly complete and rink has been installed. Simply Secure Storage – Glendale and Spiral – Concept Plans have been submitted for construction of a storage facility similar to their other facilities on Lightbourn Court and Spiral Blvd. Hastings Coop Creamery – Fire investigation has concluded and site has been cleared for cleanup. Staff is working with owners on cleanup plan. No further information on future of business or site. Previous Information: Current 33 Apartments – The first building is complete and is currently being leased Framing of the 2nd building is underway. Total of 211 apartments at 33rd and Vermillion. Vermillion Acres – Modular units have arrived and are being assembled for the 75-unit senior housing facility near County Rd 47 and Riverwood Drive. Gregg Lowe – Auto Repair Garage- 3000 Lightbourn Court – The 6,000 s.f. building is currently under construction. Dakota County Law Enforcement Addition – Construction of the 13,000 s.f. Integrative Health Unit is underway. Tyler Street Landing Apartments (Luke Siewert) – The $250,000 grant for the project has expired for the 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 . Augustine Property Development – The municipal utility study has been completed for potential annexation and development of property at the western limits of the City, north of 15th Street past Jacob Avenue. Developer is preparing a concept plan for review. Dakota County Solar – On November 6th the City Council approved a variance to install ground mounted solar panels at the Dakota County Administrative Center. South Oaks 4th Addition – 35 lot single family home subdivision near 31st Street and Century Drive. Pre-construction meeting held November 2nd. Suite Living - Senior Housing – Building plans have been submitted and the plat has been recorded 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. Hastings Theater – 1313-1325 South Frontage Rd – Building being converted into multiple office\warehouse, restaurant, and entertainment spaces. 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 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. 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. 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 spring 2024 opening is anticipated 114 West 5th Street – As of April 27th, HEDRA is now the proud owner of the single- family house across from the fire station. 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 – January 25, 2024, Regular Meeting  Bills – January 2024  Open To Business 2023 Year-End Report  Industrial Park Ag Lease  Resolution No. 2024-04 – Façade Improvement Program Grant – 101 2nd St E  Resolution No. 2024-05 – Amending Façade Improvement Grant Amount – 301 2nd St E Next Meeting: Thursday, March 14, 2024