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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, November 13, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Anderson, Goblirsch, Haus, Horsch, Johnson, 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
Anderson at 6:00 PM with six members present.
II. Minutes
President Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 9, 2025.
Minutes were approved as presented.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills including payments for Block 28 improvements and
maintenance.
Commissioner Johnson motioned to approve, seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Ayes 6;
Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Resolution: Façade Improvement Program Application – 2103
Vermillion Street - Benowitz
Menke provided a summary of the request for outdoor lighting improvements.
Commissioners discussed if the proposal for lighting met the goals of the
façade improvement program, amount of funds remaining for grants, and
whether the lighting was for security or beautification. Menke stated that the
improvements were not typical but believed they met the spirit of the program.
Commissioners discussed clarifying grant program criteria in the future.
Commissioner Pemble motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2025-11 approving
the façade improvement program grant, seconded by Commissioner Haus.
Approved 6-0.
B. Resolution Façade Improvement Program Application – 201 2nd Street E -
Reisner
Menke provided a summary of the request to replace the roof on the Finch
Building.
Commissioners discussed the timing of the project; whether it will be
completed this year. Menke stated there is a six month time frame to use the
grant.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2025-12
approving the façade improvement program grant, seconded by Commissioner
Horsch. Approved 6-0.
V. Reports and Information
A. Block 28 Update
Menke provided an update on activities including submittal of a grant to
Metropolitan Council to assist with the Phase II Environmental Assessment.
Commissioners discussed the potential timing of development and how it
would coincide with the TH 61 improvements. Hinzman stated that the
Commission will discuss aspects for selection of a developer for the property
in an upcoming meeting.
B. Block 16 Update
Menke provided an update on activities including meetings with Metropolitan
Council to release the easement on the property limiting future development.
Hinzman stated the Commission will review if the property should be
developed and how it could be developed at a future meeting.
C. Industrial Park Marketing – Gaughan
Menke provided an update on the brokerage agreement with Gaughan
Companies to market the 50-acre Industrial Park site.
No Commission discussion.
D. Open To Business 3rd Quarter Report
Hinzman provided a summary of activities including serving five Hastings
Businesses. Commissioners discussed the desire to have future involvement
of Open To Business for business assistance with the TH 61 reconstruction
project.
E. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Horsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Johnson. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting
adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Respectively Submitted: John Hinzman