HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-27-03CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Hastings, Minnesota
May 27, 2003
The City Council of the City of Hastings, met in a special meeting on Tuesday
May 27, 2003 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101, E. 4th
Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Werner, Councilmember Morartzka, Riveness, Hazlet,
Yandrasits; Schultz (Arrived at 8:12 PM)
Members Absent: Councilmember Hicks
Staff Members
Present:
HRA Director, John Grossm
City Administrator, Dave Osberg
Other Guests:
Members of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority were also
present.
Mayor Werner opened the meeting and announced that the purpose of the meeting was
to discuss the Project Management and Process for the Levee Area Redevelopment.
HRA Director John Grossman provided background to the City Council on the previous
Redevelopment efforts that have taken place along the riverfront and the need to create
a Request for Proposals for the project. John Grossman then introduced Jessica Cook
and Jim Prosser from Ehlers and Associates.
Jim Prosser reviewed with the City Council the redevelopment process schedule and
timetable, along with the various redevelopment goals and public purposes of the
redevelopment project. The City Council also reviewed with the target redevelopment
area, and suggested that the old grain elevator site should be included in the
redevelopment project.
Jessica Cook facilitated discussion with the City Council on the public improvements
amenities that might be considered as a part of the redevelopment project. The costs
associated with each of the various redevelopment possibilities were also reviewed
with the City Council.
Both Ms. Cook and Mr. Prosser then reviewed with the City Council and presented
information on the financial feasibility and assistance that might be considered for the
project.
City Staff, Ms. Cook and Mr. Prosser agreed to make the various changes and present
For City Council and HRA approval later the Request for Proposal document for
approval.
Mayor Werner declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM; without objection.
Michael D. Werner
Mayor
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