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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEDRA 10-08-09 MinutesHastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority 6:00 p.m. Hastings City Hall Minutes of October 8, 2009 HEDRA Commissioners Pam Holzem, Bob Hollenbeck, Ron Toppin, Kurt Keena and Donna Elling Schultz present. Commissioners Dennis Martodam and Anthony Alongi absent Staff present: Hastings EDRA Director John Grossman, Planning Director John Hinzman, Finance Director Char Stark and Community Relations Specialist Shannon Rausch, I.M6:00 EETING CALLED TO ORDER AT PM II.AM PPROVAL OF INUTES Minutes from the September 10, 2009 were presented, with once correction as noted Commissioner Keena moved to approve the minutes. Hollenbeck seconded the motion; Motion passed 5-0 III.B ILLS Commissioner Hollenbeck moved to pay the bills. Toppin seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 IV.B USINESS A.Hudson Manufacturing Mn/DOT has made their offer to Hudson, and now are waiting and working on the final details. The City does not know what the deal was, Hudson would have to disclose that information to the City if they choose to do so. Intek feasibility study by Sebesta Blomberg has been completed provided to Hudson. th The City will be meeting with Hudson on October 14. Next step would be to get an appraisal of the remainder of the facility is worth. Staff is asking the Authority for approval to go forward with appraisal th if it seems necessary following the meeting with Hudson on the 14. Commissioner Hollenbeck moved to authorize staff to go forward with obtaining an appraisal if necessary and spend up to $9,000. Commissioner Keena seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 B. Future Capital Needs Char Stark the Finance Director and EDRA Assistant Treasurer, presented the idea of planning budget items/activities for the future, specifically for the EDA levy. The revenue crunch for 2010 and 2011 makes EDA levy proposals for development funds more of a challenge for the Council. Finance Director Stark suggested it would help make the case if the EDRA proposed a capital fund with specific purposes and timelines and an annual levy amount needed to achieve those goals each year. Other City departments establish these funds in collaboration with the Council Finance Committee. An EDA levy is a way for the City to fund economic development activities. Specifically economic or business development projects are not an authorized use of HRA levy funds. Hastings EDRA: 09/10/09 1 Target Areas for EDA improvements were discussed as well as a variety of revenue sources The Authority felt they needed more information pertaining to Hudson, in general. Asked staff to revise and provide more information and bring back for further discussion at a later meeting. C. Assessment for 2008 Public Improvements EDRA property on both sides of Tyler will be assessed for public improvements completed in 2008. The assessment hearing and action will on November 2. Following the hearing, if the EDRA approves, the assessment can be transferred from EDRA to the Construction fund. The assessment totals $74,917.18. This amount was anticipated and included in the 2009 budget. The work included the following: The new water main from Vermillion to Lea, through the Park and Block 1, to serve the East ¼ side and the EDRA development parcels. Reconstruction of Ramsey Street, removal of the street north of the alley and regarding the ¼ east side of EDRA property on Lot 3. Reconstruction of Tyler Street from Second under the railroad to Lea. ¼ Trial connection from the Park to Bailly Street. ¼ Modifications to qualify for the Quiet Zone. ¼ Staff is asking the EDRA for approval to pay of the assessment. Commissioner Elling Schultz moved pay the assessment. Commissioner Keena seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 D. Process For Commissioner Appointments Commissioner Martodam's term ends December 31, 2009 and he has indicated he will not be requesting reappointment. His first appointment to the HRA was in August, 1993. The vacancy will be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. The authority may advertise, interview and recommend the appointment of citizens (not council members) to the Mayor and Council. The Authority discussed whether the entire board, or a committee of three members, should do the interviews. Also assuming that staff would be members of an interview team. The Authority decided a committee rather than the whole body would be best. The term will be for six years. The documents provide that one of the commissioners may be a non-resident of Hastings. Staff recommended advertising in the Star Gazette and on the city web site during October, inviting applicants to interview in November and forwarding a recommendation by early December. Also, applications will be mailed to persons who have expressed interest in the past. Commissioner Keena authorized the advertisement for commission applicants. Toppin seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 Hastings EDRA: 09/10/09 2 V.R: EPORTS Industrial Park: 1.Construction is moving along well, and on schedule. 2.Redwing Dental is moving forward, building is expected to be 5,100 sq. ft. and will provide 12 – 15 jobs. Downtown: The last article about bridge plans in the Star Gazette was misleading in that the Visual Quality Team did not recommend the basket handle arch design; it is just one of the possible types that a design-builder may propose. Planning Director Hinzman will try to make a correction. Marketing: Community Relation Specialist, Shannon Rausch presented an proposal put together by CityPrime, and discussed with the Authority their thoughts on where to go with the whole idea of Marketing. Thought was expressed that staff work to prepare a RFP/RFQ to solicit ideas of what we want to do and what area are we proposing to market. Also to consider possibly partnering with the Chamber of Commerce, Westview Mall Association, Downtown Business association A: DJOURNMENT Commissioner Keena moved to adjourn at 7:05 p.m., Commissioner Toppin seconded. Motion Passed 5-0 Next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2009 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. Shannon M. Rausch, EDRA Secretary 3 Hastings EDRA: 09/10/09