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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, December 12, 2024 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Johnson, Anderson, Fox, Goblirsch, Horsch, and Pemble.
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Carter
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 November 11, 2024.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills including payment to DCA Title, payments for the Highway
55 Small Area Plan, surveying expenses 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: 2nd Amendment to Purchase Agreement – Rio Gran
Express – 601 31st Street E
Hinzman provided background information on the request to approve a second
six-month extension which will extend the Closing Date be amended to May
31, 2025. Hinzman indicated the buyer is working diligently with their
contractor and engineer architect to obtain building plans.
Commissioners posed questions to staff if there are concerns in extending the
purchase agreement.
Commissioner Anderson motioned to approve the resolution to Authorize
Signature for the 2nd Amendment to the Purchase Agreement for Rio Gran
Express, 601 31st Street E, seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Ayes 6,
Nays 0. Motioned approved.
B. Highway 55 Small Area Plan
Menke provided a summary of the Highway 55 Small Area Plan and the
review by the Planning Commission and City Council work session. Menke
reviewed next steps for the plan.
Commission discussion on the driving force behind the plan and MnDOT
involvement. Hinzman indicated staff had conversations with one of the larger
property owners about the future of the land and that staff has not had
conversations with MnDOT. Commissioners asked about how the plan will be
shared with the public. Menke shared how to access the information.
Commissioners discussed specifics of the plan and next steps.
V. Reports and Information
A. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
B. Recognition of HEDRA Commissioner Jen Fox
Commissioners extended appreciation to Commissioner Fox for her three
years of service.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Fox made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting
adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Respectively Submitted: Emily King