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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, November 14, 2024 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Johnson, Anderson, Carter, Goblirsch, Horsch, and Pemble.
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Fox
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 Johnson
at 6:00 PM with six members present.
II. Minutes
President Johnson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 10, 2024.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Carter.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills including a partial payment for the Hwy 55 Small Area Plan,
payments for property sales, and legal fees.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson. Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Signature: Lease Agreement – 213 Ramsey Street
Menke provided background information on the request to authorize signature
on a lease agreement at 213 Ramsey Street with Hastings Prescott Arts
Council (HPAC). At the September 9, 2024 HEDRA meeting, the
Commission authorized Staff to begin discussing lease terms. Following
discussion, an initial lease structure was agreed upon. The proposed term is 24
months with a rental price of $100/month plus utilities.
Commissioners posed questions regarding liability insurance and property
maintenance. Menke indicated HPAC is required to provide a certificate of
insurance. Additionally, the City has insurance for the property. Menke shared
the City previously entered into an agreement with the owners of the second
half of the building which indicates the City is responsible for maintenance in
the winter and that no additional maintenance needs to be completed.
Commissioners asked about future development impact and expressed support
for the lease agreement.
Commissioner Carter motioned to approve the resolution to Authorize
Signature for the Lease Agreement at 213 Ramsey Street, seconded by
Commissioner Horsch. Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motioned approved.
B. Resolution: Amend Façade Improvement Grant – 213 Sibley Street
Menke introduced the request to amend the façade improvement grant amount
for 213 Ramsey Street. In June, HEDRA approved a Façade Improvement
Grant submitted by Alan Blankenship with a grant total amount of $1,666.67.
After grant approval and the work was completed, the applicant submitted for
reimbursement and it was found the amount billed for painting was higher than
the original quote. Due to this, the final project cost increased from $3,000.00
to $4,650.00. Staff is seeking to amend the approved grant amount to include
the increased project cost from $1,666.67 to $2,110.99.
Commission discussion on the remaining balance of the grand fund.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to approve the Resolution Amending the
Façade Improvement Grant for 213 Sibley Street, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson. Ayes 6, Nays 0. Motioned approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. Open to Business 3rd Quarter Report
Hinzman reviewed the Open to Business 3rd Quarter Report. Hinzman
indicated seven (7) businesses and three (3) Hastings residents utilized the
program so far in 2024.
No Commission discussion.
B. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Goblirsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Respectively Submitted: Emily King