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Home My WebLink AboutI.A - Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY January 9, 2025 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum A. Oath of Office: Commissioners Horsch and Haus II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the December 12, 2024 Regular Meeting for your review and approval. III. Bills December Bills Hoisington Koegler Group $3,912.50 Hwy 55 Small Area Plan Levander, Gillen, Miller $1,244.00 Block 28 – Legal Econ Dev Assoc of MN $565.00 Admin – Annual Subscription Fee Levander, Gillen, Miller $473.00 213 Ramsey Street – Legal – Transfer of Property SRF Consulting $265.26 Block 28 – Relocation Fees Centerpoint Energy $94.26 Block 28 – 400 Vermillion St - Electricity HEDRA Commissioners $90.00 Admin – 2024 Meeting Stipend Precision Landscaping $75.00 Block 28 – Lawn Maintenance Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Election and Appointment of Officers The following annual elections and appointments are due:  Appoint President, Vice-President, and Treasurer, to be elected from citizen commissioners.  Appoint Alex Menke as Secretary  Appoint Chris Eitemiller, Finance Manager as Assistant Treasurer  Designate Kori Land, City Attorney; and Andrea McDowell Poehler as Legal Counsel. Nominations may be made individually or as a group and then voted on by the full Board. B. Resolution #2025-01: Authorization of Banking Signatories Staff has prepared Resolution #2025-01 for HEDRA consideration. Staff is seeking HEDRA recommendations for 2025 HEDRA President, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. Staff will update the resolution based on HEDRA feedback for those positions. Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution #2025-01 Authorization of Banking Signatories C. Block 28 – 418 Vermillion Street Lease As part of the Purchase Agreement for 418 Vermillion Street, the former owner Twelve Thirteen Properties LLC was granted the ability to collect lease payments for the four rental units and the commercial space for Dicks Barber Shop. One of the four residential units has relocated, and Dicks Barber Shop ceased operation at the end of 2024. The agreement expires on May 30, 2025. The purpose of the agreement was to allow the former owner to recoup the difference between the sales price of the property and the requested sales price. Upon expiration of the Purchase Agreement, HEDRA has the following options: 1) Amend the purchase agreement to allow the former owner to manage the property and collect rents. 2) Assume responsibility for property management with HEDRA collecting rents. 3) Contract maintenance responsibilities to the former owner or another party with HEDRA collecting rent. Staff recommends Option No. 3 and seeks HEDRA’s concurrence. Upon direction from the Commission, a formal agreement would be brought to the Commission for action at a later date. Action: Direction on how to proceed. D. Resolution 2025-02: Approving an Amendment to Façade Improvement Program Grant for 221 Sibley Street In September, HEDRA reviewed and approved a Façade Improvement Program Grant submitted by Levi Hafstad who represented 221 Sibley Street. The original grant amount was for $4,731.67. After grant approval and the work was completed, the Applicant submitted for reimbursement, and it was found that billed amount for installation was higher than the originally quoted price. The originally quoted price was for $14,195.00 and the final cost was for $14,740.82 adding an additional $545.82 to the total project cost. Staff is seeking an amendment to the approved grant amount from $4,731.67 to $4,913.61 to align with the increased project cost. Action: Motion to approve Resolution 2025-02 approving an amendment to the approved grant award in the amount of $4,913.61. Please see the attached invoices for further information. V. Reports and Information A. Community Development Annual Report Staff will present the report at the meeting. B. Development Updates New Information: Highway 55 Small Area Plan – The final draft plan has been posted on the website along with an interactive map for comments. The document would assist with future planning of land at the western border of the city near Highway 55. Previous Information: National Guard Armory – Parking and Stormwater – Plans have been submitted for improvements at the National Guard Armory. Planning Commission review is anticipated on January 13th with City Council review on January 21st. 400 Vermillion Street Acquisition - HEDRA purchased the property on November 5th. Sunset West 3rd Addition – Plans for development of 41 single family homes northwest of 15th Street and O’Connell Drive. Zoning Code Update – Staff is reviewing proposed Zoning Districts and Uses. The Planning Commission reviewed the Zoning Ordinance Directions Report at the September 3rd meeting. The one-year project will include public input and work with the Planning Commission. Rio Gran Express – 601 31st Street E - City Council approved the Site Plan for a trucking garage on July 15th. Building plans have been submitted and are currently under review. South Oaks 4th Addition – Homes are under construction for the 35-lot single family home subdivision near 31st Street and Century Drive. Vermillion Acres – Meeting held with builder to review timeline and schedule. Builders plan on pouring a slab for the stick-built portion of the site shortly and additional modular units would be moved in later this fall. Completion of project by May 2025 is anticipated for the 75-unit senior housing facility near County Rd 47 and Riverwood Drive. United Heroes League – Stadium Seating and Locker Room – Site is currently under construction. 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. 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. 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 –January 9, 2025, Regular Meeting  Minutes – December 12, 2024, Regular Meeting  Bills – December 2024  Resolution 2025-01: Authorize Signature of Banking Signatories  Resolution 2025-02: Approving an Amendment to Façade Improvement Program Grant for 221 Sibley Street Next Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 2025 – 6:00pm – Regular Meeting