HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV.A - Strategic Plan UpdateHEDRA STRATEGIC PLAN ACTION STEPS – 2024/2025
ADOPTED – MAY 7, 2024
September 11, 2025 Update
Development of Underutilized Sites
Project Project
Status
Strategic Actions Budget
Impact
Timeline
To
Complete
Gateway - Block 28
Redevelopment
HIGH PRIORITY
Ongoing
Seek to acquire remaining properties (EDS & Spiral Pizza).
EDS\Wells Fargo Building Acquired, Spiral Pizza Remains
Staff time /
Acquisition
Budget
Ongoing
Not
Started
Develop RFQ / RFP for development partner for the site once land
is assembled. Have met with several developers to determine
interest. TH 61 reconstruction moved to 2028; MN Dot schedule
keeps changing. Should Gateway project be moved to coincide with
TH 61 reconstruction, or move forward?
Staff time 4Q 2025
Westview Mall
Ongoing Support owner in marketing of lease opportunities, site
improvements and expanded commercial options
Staff time Ongoing
Not
Started
Facilitate development of additional commercial building space
within the parking lot of Westview Mall. Budget funds approved to
assist owners in subdividing property and investing proceeds into
site improvements. Met with owners and there may be interest.
Need to better determine costs.
Staff time\Civil
Design
4Q 2025
Block 15
Redevelopment
Not
Started
Examine redevelopment options for the south half of the block
- Tyler Street Landing – Luke Siewert (SE Quarter). No
movement on project in the last year.
- 213-215 Ramsey Street Building – City & Walker (SW
Quarter)
Staff time 4Q 2025
Ongoing Tyler Street Landing Apartments – Let Purchase and Development
Agreement Expire on 8/1/24. Agreement extended for an
additional year in 2023. Development appears unlikely. Land use
approvals also expire on 8/1/24. Development Agreement
cancelled. Siewert may still pursue a project. Project has expired
Staff time Completed
Ongoing 213-215 Ramsey Street – Consider short term lease of the building
to provide additional security and income. HPAC lease for two
years executed.
Staff time Completed
Hwy 61 / County Hwy
46 Redevelopment
Ongoing Facilitate coordinated development of vacant land owned by Kwik
Trip and Murph’s auto repair.
Staff Time Ongoing
Ongoing Coordinate with Dakota County on County Hwy 46 improvement
project and preserving access to the redevelopment site.
Staff Time Ongoing
Block 1
Redevelopment
Ongoing Examine short term uses to activate use and visibility of property
for future development.
Staff time Ongoing
Not
Started
Coordinate development of property with future wastewater
treatment plant redevelopment. Wastewater treatment construction
delayed; will not be ready until 2035 at earliest
Staff time ???
Waste Water
Treatment Plant
Site
Not
Started
Work with City Council to determine future land use and residential
density for site redevelopment. Wastewater treatment construction
delayed; will not be ready until 2035 at earliest
Staff
time\Consultant
???
Not
Started
Develop RFQ / RFP for development partner. Hold off until early
2030’s
Staff time ???
Block 16 Development
Ongoing Determine Met Council interest in redevelopment of parking lot to
other use. Met Council amenable to terminating lease; may be
payback of original construction amount to MN OMB. Property
should be appraised.
Staff time Ongoing
Not
Started
Determine future land use and for property. Staff
time\Consultant
1Q 2026
Hastings Creamery
Ongoing Work with property owners to determine the cost for site cleanup
and demolition of buildings for redevelopment.
Staff Ongoing
Ongoing Determine the cost of site cleanup and demolition of buildings
independent of creamery. Examining demolition of the building by
the City and assessing cost to the property.
Staff\Consultant Ongoing
Not
Started
Work with property owners to find a site redeveloper Staff 4Q 2024
Not
Started
Determine land use and market feasibility for redevelopment
priorities within the downtown
Staff\Consultant 3Q 2024
Downtown Small Area
Plan- Heart of Hastings
2.0
Not
Started
Determine land use and market feasibility for redevelopment
priorities within the downtown
Staff\Consultant 4Q 2025
Not
Started
Funding not approved for 2025 or 2026 budget, will be requested
again in 2027.
Staff 3Q 2024
Downtown Parking
Ongoing Evaluate existing parking utilization during various days and times.
Parking study completed inhouse in 2025. Will continue to monitor
Staff Ongoing
Not
Started
Determine if a professional parking study needs to be conducted.
Staff does not believe this is necessary.
Staff Completed
Support Hastings Existing Affordable Housing Stock
Project Project
Status
Strategic Actions Budget
Impact
Timeline
Maintain
aging/naturally
occurring
affordable housing
stock
Ongoing Determine use of Local Affordable Housing Act (LAHA) sales tax
revenue. Funds will be allocated to CDA for programming
Revenue for
programming
Completed
Ongoing
Explore CDA housing programs for partnership on any existing
programs that could be further funded for added resources towards
Hastings’ housing stock. Look at downpayment assistance for first
time home buyers.
Budget allocation
+ Staff time
Completed
Not Started If no existing CDA program in place, Staff to research other
communities’ housing stock maintenance programs to craft a
funding program appropriate to aid in maintaining naturally
occurring affordable housing stock in Hastings
Budget allocation
+ Staff time
4Q 2024
Maintain Hastings Character & Tourism Attraction
Project Project
Status
Strategic Actions Budget
Impact
Timeline
Community
Investments &
Awareness
Ongoing Implementation of Façade Improvement Program. Look at
transitioning program into TH 61 assistance during construction
$50,000 Ongoing
Ongoing
Implement placemaking initiatives including the summer Music and
Makers Markets (June-August) and Hastings Restaurant Week
(January)
Staff Time Ongoing
Improvements To Development Process
Project Project
Status
Strategic Actions Budget
Impact
Timeline
Assess Entitlement
Process
Not Started Staff to conduct survey assessing the City’s current
development/permitting processes. Met with Chamber to assess
permitting.
Staff time
4Q 2024
Not Started
Staff prepare summary of areas of strength and areas of
improvement. Identify specific alterations to be made to be
considered by HEDRA / Planning Commission / City Council.
Staff time
Business Retention and Expansion
Project Project
Status
Strategic Actions Budget
Impact
Timeline
Business Retention
& Expansion Visits
Ongoing Staff to complete at least 5 BR&E visits annually and provide
BR&E survey report to HEDRA. Staff involved in BR& E training
in 2024 and will resume visits in 2025
Staff time Ongoing
Business Drop-in
visits
Ongoing Staff complete at least 100 business drops in’s per year and provide
updates to HEDRA in July and January on status of visits.
Completed 70 business drop ins
Staff time Ongoing