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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, August 14th, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Anderson, Carter, Goblirsch, Horsch, and Pemble
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Johnson and Haus
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Economic Development Coordinator Alex Menke
Community Development Intern Amelia Thibault
I. Quorum
A quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order by President
Anderson at 6:00 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
President Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 12, 2025.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills for the previous two months including payments for
maintenance associated with Block 28 as well as Music and Makers Market.
Commissioners discussed environmental testing occurring on Block 28. Menke provided a
recap of activities and has secured a grant from Dakota CDA to pay for environmental
investigation.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve, seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Ayes 5;
Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Signature: Billboard Lease – Lamar Signs – 418 Vermillion St
Hinzman provided an overview of the terms of the lease. HEDRA assumed the lease
upon the acquisition of the building. The new lease would be month to month at the same
rate of $200 per month. Commissioners discussed the history and terms of the contract.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to authorize signature of the lease. Commissioner
Horsch seconded the motion. Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. Industrial Park Marketing
Menke provided a summary of Gaughan Companies’ marketing efforts during
the past two months.
B. Future Metropolitan Council Wastewater Treatment Plant
Hinzman provided a summary of the Met Council’s plans to construct a wastewater
treatment plant outside of Hastings; they are no longer seeking to construct a plant on
Ravenna Trail. The current wastewater treatment plant along 2nd Street would not be
transferred to the City for at least ten years.
President Anderson asked for further clarification on why the Ravenna Trail site
would not be moving forward. Hinzman relayed Met Council’s difficulty in securing
a wastewater outfall route to the Mississippi River through culturally sensitive land to
the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Commissioner Horsch asked for further clarification on the lift station planned to be
located on HEDRA land (Block 1) upon relocation of the treatment plant. Hinzman
stated the City and Met Council are still moving forward with that plan.
President Anderson asked about the need and history of a new treatment plant, is it
based on capacity of age of equipment. Hinzman stated he does not believe it is a
capacity issue but may relate to age of equipment and limited footprint of the existing
facility.
President Anderson asked if we have Met Council’s ear concerning the impacts of the
change. Hinzman responded regular meetings are occurring which have involved our
appointed Met Council representative.
C. Open to Business 2nd Quarter Report:
Menke provided a summary of activities including counseling activities.
D. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided a summary of development activities including the
approval of the Chase Bank Site Plan on Highway 55. Planning for the
Central Water Treatment Plant continues with Stacy’s Stars relocating to 33rd
Street and Carbones Pizza continuing to make lease arrangements to reopen.
Demolition of the former building should be occurring shortly. Council has
issued four special use permits for cannabis and will register up to two retail
entities for operation. Suite Living a 32 unit senior facility on 33rd and
Vermillion was reauthorized and plans construction soon.
Menke provided information on the Red Rock Parking Lot located southeast
of 2nd and Tyler Streets. The 100 space lot was to be used for the future Red
Rock Corridor Commuter Bus Line. Funds for the construction of the parking
lot were granted through the Met Council over 10 years ago and subject to a
ground lease which limits development activities. Operation of the Red Rock
Corridor is undetermined, and the City is no longer a member of the Red Rock
Corridor Commission Staff is researching the potential for the parking lot to
be redeveloped. Parking studies conducted over the past eight years have
shown the parking lot to be underutilized.
Commissioner Carter stated she lives across the street from the parking lot and
shared concerns about ensuring adequate parking for growing events
downtown.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Horsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Pemble. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Respectively Submitted: John Hinzman