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Home My WebLink AboutI.A - Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 8, 2024 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the July 11, 2024 Regular Meeting and July 22, 2024 Special Joint Meeting with City Council for your review and approval. III. Bills July Bills Stantec Consulting $3,855.25 Confluence – Project Closeout John Hinzman $104.25 Admin – Conference Reimbursement - EDAM Alex Menke $98.39 Admin – Conference Reimbursement – EDAM Verizon Wireless $41.23 Admin – Cell Phone Payment - July Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Authorize Signature: Permanent Utility Easement – 222 Ramsey Street HEDRA is asked to authorize signature of the attached utility easement to allow for placement of a water line service to connect 214 Ramsey Street owned by Eljin Properties LLC (Scott Sinclair). The agreement allows for construction and maintenance of the line over the western 30 feet of the property. The existing water service line extends over 200 feet to the west connecting with Sibley Street near the Riviera Theatre. A leak has developed in the line requiring replacement. The length of the private service line is unusually long. The Public Works Department seeks to establish a new connection at an existing utility stub located along 3rd Street (approximately 70 feet from the building). The new connection would traverse beneath the HEDRA owned property at the northwest corner of 3rd and Ramsey Streets. The HEDRA Property is 3,227 s.f. and was acquired by the former Hastings HRA in the mid 1980’s. Mr. Sinclair owns both properties abutting the site and has shown interest in acquiring the property in the past. Staff has been reluctant to consider a sale of the property without a defined use for development. The property is too small for individual sale and development and would likely be part of a larger redevelopment in the future. The easement encumbers a large portion of the lot; however, the service line would likely be relocated upon future redevelopment and the easement vacated at that time. Action: Authorize signature of the Permanent Utility Easement. V. Reports and Information A. Industrial Park Shovel Ready Site Update Ra’eesa Motala from Evoke Partners will provide an in-person update on the challenges facing the marketing and development of the 50-acre site in the Industrial Park. The contract between the City and Evoke Partners will not be extended into the next year as the broker does not feel that their specialties align with the needs of this property. We will need to reevaluate future direction on the property. B. Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Update On July 22nd, a joint meeting was held between HEDRA and City Council to listen to the Dakota County CDA present three options that the City could allocate their LAHA funds towards. The specifics of the meeting in the attached minutes, however a brief description of the options presented are as follows: Option 1: Increase funding to the Home Improvement Loan Program Option 2: Fund the Radon Mitigation Grant Option 3: Provide gap financing for Preservation and New Construction Projects The CDA will be looking for a formal decision this fall. C. Highway 55 Small Area Plan On July 15th, Staff had a kickoff meeting with the consultant team of HKGi, LOCi, and SEH to discuss the outline and strategy for the Highway 55 Small Area Plan. The team finalized the planning area and identified a preliminary engagement plan, focusing on first connecting with the various landowners in the designated area. Staff is currently compiling a list of requested background data and information so that the consultant team can begin their analysis. D. Open To Business Quarterly Report Year to date, seven Hastings businesses and three Hastings residents have received consulting services from Open to Business. The full report has been attached. E. Development Updates New Information: Rio Gran Express – 601 31st Street E - City Council approved the Site Plan for a trucking garage on July 15th. Building plan submittal is expected shortly and closing on the property is anticipated by the end of August. United Heroes League – Stadium Seating and Locker Room – Building plans for the facilities are currently under review by the Building Department. Highway 55 Small Area Plan – Staff and developer held a kickoff meeting and background information is being assembled. The document would assist with future planning of land at the western border of the city near Highway 55. 315 Pine Street - Thorwood – Monthly meetings have been established between the Building Official and owner to ensure timely completion. Substantial demolition work has occurred on the inside of the property and framing has commenced. Special Use Permit for use of the first-floor area for a 25–30-person meeting space approved by City Council. Previous Information: South Oaks 4th Addition – Model home permits have been submitted for the 35-lot single family home subdivision near 31st Street and Century Drive. Mint Development - National Retailer – Pleasant & South Frontage – City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning on June 3rd. Purchase and Development Agreement executed, and earnest funds paid. Plat and Site Plan approval must occur prior to the December 31st closing date. Zoning Code Update – Our consultant Codametrics held listening sessions with the Planning Commission and community members on June 6th and 7th and will begin drafting the code. The one-year project will include public input and work with the Planning Commission. Storage Werks – Glendale and Spiral – Grading work has commenced on construction of storage units similar to their other facilities on Lightbourn Court and Spiral Blvd. 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 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. 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. Hastings Theater – 1313-1325 South Frontage Rd – Building being converted into multiple office\warehouse, restaurant, and entertainment spaces. 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. 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 – August 8, 2024 Regular Meeting  Minutes – July 11, 2024, Regular Meeting  Minutes – July 22, Special Joint Meeting  Bills – July 2024  Permanent Easement – 222 Ramsey St  Open To Business Quarterly Report Next Meeting: Thursday, September 12, 2024 – 6:00pm – Regular Meeting