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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 12, 2024 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Johnson, Fox, Goblirsch, Horsch, and Pemble.
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Anderson, Carter
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke
I. Quorum
A quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order by President Johnson
at 6:00 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
President Johnson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 8, 2024 and special meetings of August 27, 2024.
Commissioner Horsch motioned to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Fox.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Menke summarized the bills and pointed out the payments for consulting services, a
relocation payment, legal bills, façade improvement grant, and staff expenses. President
Johnson asked if there were questions regarding the bills.
Commissioners posed questions regarding the relocation payment for Apartment 2 in Block
28.
Commissioner Horsch motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Fox.
Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. 213 Ramsey Street Lease
Menke provided background information on the request, indicating the current
tenant is not interested in continuing the lease. Menke shared the Hastings
Prescott Arts Council has proposed several uses for the space and shared
additional considerations for the Commission. Kathy O’Keefe, 1560 Tierney
Dr, the President of the Hastings Prescott Arts Council, expressed appreciation
for the opportunity and shared their intentions of using the space. Erin Hyden,
20015 Red Wing Blvd., shared additional information and goals of the
proposal.
Commissioners expressed excitement for the proposal and posed questions to
help differentiate the use of the Art Space apartment building versus the space
on Sibley St. O’Keefe indicated the Art Space facility is mainly for use by
their residents. Hyden shared the Art Space gallery is maintained by the
resident artists and having the space on Sibley Street would help the Council
to partner with the facility frequently. Cynthia Peterson, 121 Tyler Street,
posed questions on the two separate owners of the building and asked for
clarification of who is responsible for winter plowing.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve the request to begin lease
negotiations, seconded by Commissioner Pemble. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motioned
approved.
B. Resolution 2024-09 – Approving Façade Improvement Program Grant –
212 2nd Street E
Menke introduced the request to rebuild the upper 4 feet of the building
parapet, demolition and replacement of brick and repainting the brick after
construction. The total costs of the project amount to $43,800.00. Staff is
seeking a motion to approve the grant award in the amount of $5,000.00.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to approve the Façade Improvement Program
Grant for 212 2nd Street E, seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Ayes 5, Nays
0. Motioned approved.
C. Resolution 2024-10 – Approving Façade Improvement Program Grant –
221 Sibley Street
Menke introduced the request to remove and replace existing windows on the
rear building, replace sash and paint or stain replacement sash kits. Menke
indicated the request will go before the Heritage Preservation Commission for
approval. The total costs of the project amount to $14,195.00. Staff is seeking
a motion to approve the grant award in the amount of $4,731.67.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Fox motioned to approve the Façade Improvement Program
Grant at 221 Sibley Street, seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Ayes 5,
Nays 0. Motioned approved.
D. Resolution 2024-11 – 2025 HRA Levy
Menke introduced the request for the proposed 2025 HRA Levy. Staff is
recommending the full HRA tax levy which would generate approximately
$537,640 in revenue for HEDRA.
Commission discussion on the consistency of the levy this year to previous
years. Commissioners noted the priorities within the budget.
Commissioner Fox motioned to approve the 2025 HRA Levy, seconded by
Commissioner Goblirsch. Ayes 5, Nays 0. Motioned approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. Development Updates:
Menke provided an update on current developments.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Fox made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting
adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Respectively Submitted: Emily King