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Home My WebLink AboutI.A - Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY May 7, 2024 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the April 11, 2024 Regular Meeting and Workshop for your review and approval. III. Bills April Bills Levi Hafstad $5,000.00 Façade Improvement Grant – 221 Sibley St Levander Gillen Miller $488.00 Legal – General Matters Economic Dev Assoc of MN $400.00 Admin – Conference Registration - Hinzman Levander Gillen Miller $213.50 Legal – HEDRA Loans Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Wastewater Treatment Plant Update – Land North of Artspace At last month’s meeting we discussed the potential location of a lift station and associated infrastructure on HEDRA property located north of Artspace. The Commission shared concerns about the impact to the site for future development. The concerns have been shared with Public Works Director Ryan Stempski and Chad Davison of Metropolitan Council. They have reviewed HEDRA’s comments and have modified plans for the site. Both Ryan and Chad will be attending the HEDRA meeting to present changes and solicit input. Below is the background given to HEDRA at the April meeting. Metropolitan Council will be relocating the existing wastewater treatment plant located northeast of 2nd Street and the CPKC railroad tracks by the middle of 2027. The new site would be located north of County Road 54 and Glendale Road (near the United Heroes League site). Buildings on the existing site would be demolished and ownership of the site would be transferred to the City. As part of the move, Met Council will need to construct a lift station and associated infrastructure to reroute existing sanitary sewer flow to the new facility. Above ground infrastructure would be primarily contained within a 60’x40’ fenced area. A paved driveway access would also be constructed to access the site. Emergency storage tanks and other underground infrastructure would also be constructed. The City and Met Council reviewed alternatives for locating the lift station on both the existing wastewater treatment site and on the vacant HEDRA property located north of Artspace (Block 1). Our preference is to locate the site on the property north of Artspace for the following reasons:  The property on Block 1 is already bifurcated by existing overhead electrical lines (leaving a small area north of the easement and a larger area to the south.  The lift station could be placed within the overhead electrical easement of Block 1, within the smaller northern area (which is limited for development)  Absence of the lift station on the current wastewater treatment site provides for larger redevelopment site. Action: No action is necessary. B. Strategic Plan The draft 2024/2025 HEDRA Strategic Plan is attached for your review. Thanks to your participation during our March and April workshop meetings. Action: Adopt the HEDRA Strategic Plan. C. Extension of the Purchase Agreement with Rio Gran Express As a requirement of the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer is required to received site plan approvals before closing on the property. On initial evaluation of their submitted site plan materials, it was found that the geotechnical information was insufficient. Getting the proper geotechnical information will delay the site plan approval process. Staff is proposing a revised closing date of on or before December 31st, 2024. Action: Motion to approve Resolution 2024-07 Approving 1st Amendment to the Purchase Agreement between Rio Gran Express and HEDRA D. Lease agreement – 5th Street Garage Hastings Holding Company LLC originally reached out to Staff to inquire about the possibility of placing a storage container on their property to store equipment. Further discussions led to Staff proposing that the City leases one of the garages located at 114 5th Street West. In lieu of cash payments, Hastings Holding Company LLC will instead perform lawn mowing services for the property. This lease is effective until May 30th 2026. Action: Motion to Authorize the Lease of Space at 114 5th Street West to Hastings Holding Company LLC V. Business Continued A. Makers Market Update The Hastings Makers Markets is coming back for the 2024 season. We are increasing the number of events from four to six, occurring on the second and fourth Thursdays of June, July, and August. A new change to this year’s markets is the introduction of a one-time, nonrefundable registration fee of $50. This allows vendors to attend all six events Registration is now open on the City of Hastings website. Any interested vendors can reach out to Alex Menke with any questions. B. Minnesota RE Journal – Southeast Metro Development Summit On May 23rd, the second annual Southeast Metro Development Summit will be held at the Mendakota Country Club. Put on by Dakota and Washington counties, this event is to provide real estate professionals an in-depth view into the development climate of the southeast metro area. C. Open to Business 1st Quarter Report The quarterly report has been attached for HEDRA review. Seven Hastings Businesses and three residents received assistance during the time period. D. Development Updates New Information: Mint Development - National Retailer – Pleasant & South Frontage – Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning to be reviewed by Planning Commission on May 13th. City Council review anticipated June 3rd. Purchase and Development Agreement executed, and earnest funds paid. South Oaks 4th Addition – Grading and utility work has commenced for the 35-lot single family home subdivision near 31st Street and Century Drive. Lake Isabelle Flats – Building is nearly complete, and tenants have begun to move into the 89-unit apartment building located near 3rd and Tyler Streets Zoning Code Update – On May 6th City Council to consider awarding contract to overhaul the zoning code. The one-year project will include public input and work with the Planning Commission. Highway 55 Small Area Plan – Staff has developed a request for proposal to assist in future planning of land at the western border of the city near Highway 55. Previous Information: Walden - Redwing Blvd & Michael Avenue – Awaiting revisions to deem the application complete and schedule for Planning Commission review. Park and Recreation Commission reviewed park dedication options in February for the 450-unit housing development Simply Secure Storage – Glendale and Spiral – City Council has approved plans and final design is commencing for construction of a storage facility similar to their other facilities on Lightbourn Court and Spiral Blvd. Augustine Property Development – Planning Committee of City Council reviewed concept plan for development of 300 housing units. Site is being marketed for development. No formal applications submitted. Site located at the western limits of the City, north of 15th Street past Jacob Avenue. Dakota County Solar – Building plans for ground level solar plans are currently under review consistent with the variance granted by City Council in November, 2023. 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. 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. Current 33 Apartments – The first building is complete and is currently being leased 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 . 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. 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  Agenda – May 7th Regular Meeting  Minutes – April 11, 2024, Regular Meeting  Minutes – April 11, 2024, Workshop  Bills – April 2024  Strategic Plan 24-25  Resolution 2024-07 – Approving First Amendment to the PA with Rio Gran  First Amendment to the PA with Rio Gran  Lease Agreement for 114 5th Street West  Makers Market Flyer  Open to Business 1st Quarter Report Next Meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2024