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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-10 Agenda NotesEDRA AGENDA NOTES FOR MARCH 11, 2010 BILLS Ehlers & Associates $5,082.50 Wilson Development Services $656.05 John Hinzman $ 5 5.40 Bradley & Deike $32.00 BUSINESS A. Change April Meeting Date Financial Services -Hudson Relocation -Hudson Mileage Review of Loan Documents John Hinzman has a conflict with the regularly scheduled meeting of April Stn Possible meeting dates include: Thursday, April 1st Tuesday, April 6th Wednesday, April 7th All times at 6:OOpm Action: Reschedule the April 8th EDRA Meeting B. 3150 Project The 3150 Project is a nationwide effort challenging individuals to spend $50 per month at locally owned businesses as a mechanism to boost local economies. Local businesses and organizations can register to be a participant in the project at no cost. Further information can be found at http a/www.the3 S Oproj ect.net/home.html. Please find a letter from Senator Katie Sieben attached. Action: Consider Participation in the 3150 Project. REPORTS A. EDRA Financial Statement - 4th Quarter 2009 Please find the Financial Statement and Balance Sheet attached. B. Hudson Manufacturing The City is still awaiting response from Hudson representatives on our framework for potential purchase presented on February 3rd. David Osberg continues to make inquiries to determine the status. Any further information will be presented at the meeting. The City was awarded a $250,000 grant from Dakota County CDA for potential purchase of Hudson. Our application received the highest score among those submitted. C. Hastings Bridge Update The City received word that we have been awarded a $10,000 grant from DEED to assist with mitigating the impacts of the Highway #61 Bridge Replacement Project. These funds are meant to assist in clearly communicating the message that the Highway #61 Bridge will be open during construction, but for a few short periods of time. The decision on selecting the bridge contractor and type will likely take place in June or July. It appears that all three bridge design build contractors will be bidding on both the cable and arch bridge, this may delay the decision. MnDOT still intends to begin construction by this Fall. Foundation work has begun on the replacement of the lattice towers on either side of the existing bridge. The western tower has been poured; the eastern tower should follow shortly. The foundation has been poured for the monopole tower replacement of the existing lattice tower west of the bridge. Monopole installation is scheduled to begin during the first two weeks of April. The monopole replacement east of the bridge is in design stage. New electrical lines have been installed around the staging site along Lock and Dam Road. Unneeded poles are scheduled to be removed at the end of March. D. Marketing Focus Group. Our first meeting has been scheduled with the focus group for March l Otl' at 7:30am. Kevin Hoeschen, Mark Vitvick, Leslie Neilson, Christian Schaffer, Ron Martino, Norine Bishop, Barb Hollenbeck, Karen Jung, and Kim Haff beck have all agreed to meet with us. Staff will provide an update at the meeting. ~Ue also learned that within the RFP for the new Bridge MnDOT is requesting that the firm who is awarded the contract has their own designated staff person working as a business liaison with Hastings businesses to help in any way possible, including marketing/promoting the businesses. This may be a good resource to partner with as we move forward with our Marketing efforts. E. Mann Property123rd Street Update John Hinzman has contacted Dennis Mann about his interest in selling his vacant parcel on the 2300 block of Vermillion Street. Dennis appears to be interested but will be out of town until March 15th. The City will meet with him when he returns John Hinzman has also been in contact with property owners along the east side of Vermillion Street between Gahnz Furniture and the Regency Inn to get their feedback on potential traffic changes and how they would affect future plans. F. Red Rock Station Area Study. The Red Rock Proj ect Management Team is scheduled to meet on March 10th. Further information at the meeting. G. CommerciallIndustrial Vacancy Update It appears the bookstore on 2na Street is moving into the former consignment shop at 401 Vermillion Street. A few more vacancies have occurred downtown with the closing of Hastings Sewing Center (208 Sibley St), and Fresh Fruit (219 Sibley St). Please see attached report for more information.