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Home My WebLink AboutI.A - Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY August 14, 2025 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the June 12th Regular Meeting for your review and approval. III. Bills June & July Bills Lake Isabelle Flats LLC $89,409.23 TIF District 9 – 2025 TIF Payment (90% of Tax Receipts) Eljin Properties LLC $5,000.00 Façade Improvement Grant – 2324 Vermillion St The Journal $2,700.00 Makers Market - Advertising Levander Gillen Miller $2,016.00 Legal – General HEDRA Lynn Hoeschen $1,800.00 Façade Improvement Grant – 208 Sibley St KDWA $1,740.00 Makers Market – Advertising (May to August) FSHS Leasing Group $1,710.23 Block 28 – 400 Vermillion – Utility Reimb. (Nov-May) Precision Landscaping $595.00 Block 28 – 400 Vermillion – Lawn (May-July) Xcel Energy $489.27 Block 28 – 400 Vermillion – Electric (May-July) Midwest Electrical $240.00 Block 28 – 400 Vermillion – Light Pole Repair BMO Credit Card $230.52 Conference Lodging – Brownfields & Beyond - Hinzman BMO Credit Card $220.00 Conference Fee - Brownfields and Beyond - Hinzman Campbell Knutson $200.00 TIF District 9 - Legal Foxs Flowrite Gutters $150.00 213 Ramsey - Maintenance Centerpoint Energy $89.45 Block 28 – 400 Vermillion – Gas (April-June) Moseng Locksmithing $86.43 Block 28 – 418 Vermillion – Rekey Dicks Barber Centerpoint Energy $85.20 Block 28 – 418 Vermillion – Gas (April-June) SRF Consulting Group $82.50 Block 28 – 418 Vermillion Relocation BMO Credit Card $31.30 Makers Market - Supplies Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Authorize Signature: Billboard Lease – Lamar Signs – 418 Vermillion St Upon purchase of 418 Vermillion Street (Dick’s Barber) HEDRA acquired a lease with Lamar Companies for the billboard on the south side of the building. The existing lease is set to expire and September 19, 2025. Lamar has proposed a new lease which would continue until a 30 day notice is given by either party. The lease rate of $200 per month would continue. Action Requested: Authorize Signature of the Billboard Lease. Please see the attached lease for further information. V. Reports and Information A. Industrial Park Marketing - Gaughan Staff, with the guidance of HEDRA, signed a brokerage agreement with Gaughan Companies to market the 50-acre Industrial Park site. In addition to marketing that property, they are providing connections for the Block 28 redevelopment site as well. There are currently no firm leads, but Staff will update as they do. B. Future Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant At the July 21st City Council Meeting, Metropolitan Council presented an update on long term sewer service for Hastings. Met Council currently operates the Hastings Plant northeast of the CP Railroad and 2nd Street and had planned to construct a new facility north of Ravenna Trail and Glendale Road. Plans for a Ravenna Trail site is no longer moving forward. Met Council is now exploring options to pipe wastewater westward to an undetermined location outside of the Hastings City limits. Further studies will be conducted over the next few years to determine the plan for wastewater treatment. HEDRA had planned on the current wastewater treatment being available for redevelopment in the next few years. Met Council has stated it will be at least 10 years until the site is available for redevelopment. Further discussion on HEDRA development priorities will be scheduled for the September HEDRA meeting. No Action Requested: Please see the attached Future Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant Presentation for further information. C. Open To Business 2nd Quarter Report Year-to-date, Open to Business has provided some form of assistance to three Hastings businesses and four Hastings residents. Staff will continue providing business leads to the Open to Business liaison. D. Development Updates New Information: Chase Bank – Cub Parking Lot Chase Bank has proposed construction of a bank in the parking lot north of Cub Foods near Highway 55 and General Sieben Drive. The Planning Commission will review on August 11th with City Council action anticipated on August 18th. 1292 North Frontage Road – Carbones Pizza\Stacy’s Stars – Central Treatment Plant The building is vacant. Stacy’s Stars will be relocating to the 33rd Street strip mall near Coborns. Carbones pizza continues to work on finalizing lease details. Demolition of the building is anticipated towards the end of summer. Cannabis Permits – The City Council has approved Special Use Permits for four retail cannabis facilities in Hastings. These facilities will need to secure licensure through the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management and register with the City prior to operation. Upon the advice of the City Attorney’s review of state statutes, the Council agreed to allow two retail permits instead of allowing one permit as previously directed. Walden - Redwing Blvd & Michael Avenue – The purchase agreement has been extended until the end of 2026. Staff are awaiting further information on plans. The Concept Plan shows 450 units for development. Suite Living Senior Apartments – 33rd Street and Vermillion – City Council reauthorized Site Plan approval on August 4th. The developer plans on beginning the project later this year. Approval for the 32-unit project was granted by the City Council in 2022. Heritage Ridge – City Council granted a one year extension on August 4th. Streets and utility construction may commence this year for the final addition of the 116-lot single family residential development near General Sieben Drive and Northridge Drive. Previous Information: Vermillion Acres – Construction continues a fall 2025 opening is anticipated. Jaybird Senior Living will manage the 75-unit senior housing facility near County Rd 47 and Riverwood Drive. Rio Gran Express – 601 31st Street E – Property has been transferred, and construction has begun for the trucking garage. Zoning Code Update – Staff continues to meet with the consultant to go over the draft plan. 418 Vermillion Street – Dicks Barber – All tenants have moved out and staff is preparing the building for vacancy. National Guard Armory – Parking and Stormwater – Construction has begun on the project. The City Council approved the site plan at the January 21st meeting for stormwater and parking lot improvements. Sunset West 3rd Addition – Plans for development of 41 single family homes northwest of 15th Street and O’Connell Drive. South Oaks 4th Addition – Homes are under construction for the 35-lot single family home subdivision near 31st Street and Century 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. 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 the future of the 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. The City Council approved a minor subdivision to split the church land from the development site at the July 17th Meeting. 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 – August 14, 2025, Regular Meeting  Minutes – June 12, 2025, Regular Meeting  Bills – June\July 2025  Billboard Lease - Lamar  Met Council Wastewater Treatment Plant Update  Open To Business 2nd Quarter Report Next Meeting: Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 6:00pm – Regular Meeting