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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, January 9, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Johnson, Anderson, Carter, Goblirsch, Haus, Horsch, and Pemble.
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: None
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 seven members present.
A. Oath of Office: Commissioners Horsch and Haus.
Director Hinzman administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Horsch and
Haus.
II. Minutes
President Johnson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 12, 2024.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills including payments for the Highway 55 Small Area Plan,
administrative fees, several Block 28 fees, and legal fees.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to approve, seconded by Commissioner Carter. Ayes 7;
Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Election and Appointment of Officers
Hinzman provided a summary of the three open officer positions along with
City staff appointments.
Commissioner Horsch motioned to approve Anderson as President, Carter as
Vice President, and Goblirsch as Treasurer seconded by Commissioner
Johnson.
- Secretary – Menke
- Assistant Treasurer – Eitemiller
- Legal Counsel – Land, Bjerkness, and McDowell Poehler
B. Resolution #2025-01: Authorization of Banking Signatories
Director Hinzman introduced the resolution designating the newly appointed
Commissioners as Bank Signatories.
No Commission discussion.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to adopt Resolution #2025-01 Authorizing
Banking Signatories, seconded by Commissioner Haus. Ayes 7, Nays 0.
Motioned approved.
C. Block 28 – 418 Vermillion Street Lease
Hinzman provided a summary of the existing agreement with the former
owner to collect rents in exchange for managing the property which expires on
May 31, 2025.
Commission discussion on the timing of lease agreement expirations. Hinzman
indicated the agreement would not allow an extension of lease agreements.
Commissioners posed questions regarding liabilities. Hinzman indicated the
liabilities would remain as is, stating HEDRA would still be obligated to
provide payment of relocation for the remaining tenants. Commissioners
recommended to let the existing agreement terminate and to give notice to
current renters to vacate the building by May 31st.
D. Resolution #2025-02: Approving an Amendment to Façade Improvement
Program Grant for 221 Sibley Street
Menke introduced the request to amend the façade improvement grant amount
for 221 Sibley Street. In September, HEDRA approved a Façade Improvement
Grant submitted by Alan Blankenship with a grant total amount of $4,731.67.
After grant approval and the work was completed, the applicant submitted for
reimbursement and it was found the amount billed was higher than the original
quote. Due to this, the final project cost increased from $14,195.00 to
$14,740.82. Staff is seeking to amend the approved grant amount to include
the increased project cost from $4,731.67 to $4,913.61.
Commission discussion on changing future language in agreements to allow
for slight modifications in the amount granted. Menke indicated staff with
work with legal counsel to propose amendments to the program guidelines.
Commissioner Horsch motioned to adopt Resolution #2025-02 Approving and
Amendment to Façade Improvement Program Grant for 221 Sibley Street,
seconded by Commissioner Carter. Ayes 7, Nays 0. Motioned approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. Community Development Annual Report
Hinzman provided a summary of the 2024 Annual Report highlighting
construction, planning, and economic development activities.
B. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Carter. Motion passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Respectively Submitted: Emily King