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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. 05-12-11 HEDRA MinutesHastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority 6:00 pm Hastings City Hall Minutes of May 12,2011 HEDRA CommissionersPam Holzem, Ron Toppin, Michael Kelley andKurt Keena, present HEDRA Commissioners Absent:Danna Elling Schultz,Dennis Peine, andTony Alongi Staff present: Community Development Director John Hinzmanand Community Relation Specialist Shannon Rausch. Q: UORUM A quorum was establishedand the meeting was called to order, by Chair Toppinat 6pm with four members present. I. M INUTES Commissioner Keenamotioned to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2011meeting, Commissioner Holzemseconded the motion. Motion approved 4-0 Commissioner Keena motioned to approve the minutes from the May 3, 2011 special meeting, Commissioner Holzem seconded the motion. Motion approved 4-0 III.B ILLS Commissioner Keenamoved to pay the bills. Commissioner Kelleyseconded the motion. Motion Passed 4-0 IV.B USINESS A.Order Public Hearing : Consider Sale of Property – Lot 1& 2 of Block 29 Commissioner Keena motioned to order a Public Meeting and hold a special meeting on June 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm to consider the sale of Lots1 and 2 of Block 29 to Stotko Speedling Construction. Commissioner Holzem seconded the motions. Furtherquestions were raised regarding the sale. Commissionersasked staff to includelanguage in the agreement similar to that of Industrial Park Land sales, requiring a commitment to own, operate and keep a certain number of jobs at this location for five years and that if this requirement was not met then a penalty fee would be assessed. HEDRA Meeting Packet - June 2, 2011Page 4 of 46 The Commissioners also discussed whether prevailing wagesneeded to be paid? After staff did some checking it was determined thatbecause HEDRA is selling just the land and not actually involved in the building of the project, prevailing wages do not apply. Finally the question of ample parking was brought up by concerned neighbors. At this time the plans for the new Carlson Capital Building indicate that 14 parking spaces will be created in the parking lot, 13 are required for a building of this size and nature so their requirements are met. However,conversations have been had with the owner of the salon next door, as well as a few of the businesses along Vermillion Street in the area, and the possibility of parking improvements on the property next to lots 1 and 2 arepossible. Hearing no furtherquestions or comments the commissioners voted 4 – 0 in favor of ordering the Public Hearing and holding a special HEDRA Commission meeting on June 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers. IV.R&I EPORTSNFORMATION A.HEDRA Workshop – June 9th HEDRA will hold a workshop in lieu of the regularly scheduled June 9th Meeting.The meeting is being schedule from 6:00 – 8:00pm and supper will be provided. Topics will include: Review Administration and Management Practices Document Review Progress on Roles & Goals –June, 2009 Discuss Future Goals, Objectives, and Priorities Develop Draft Work Plan B.Hudson Update Window Blocking Masonry work on the blocking of five windows on the east side of Hudsonhas been complete. The winning bid from EW Concrete and Masonry was $1,482; and less than originally estimated. MnDOT will reimburse HEDRA for the work completed. th Approval of Grant Funds – On April 19, the Dakota CDA authorized $145,000 in grant funds to HEDRA for use in demolition and environmental remediation of the Hudson site. Submittal for DEED and Met Council Environmental Funding – Applications for environmental cleanup funding have been submitted to both DEED and Met Council. The funding would be used to complete the remaining Phase II environmental review (more site testing to determine extent of contamination) and to develop a RAP (Response Action Plan). The estimated costs for the activities are $56,000. Staff plans to complete environmental analysis of the site between now and fall, and to apply for further clean-up dollars in November. HEDRA Meeting Packet - June 2, 2011Page 5 of 46 Dakota County\US EPA Assessment Grant – Dakota County has secured $400,000 in environmental assessment grant funds from the US EPA. HEDRA has submitted a request to receive funding. Hudson Taxes – Per the Post Closing Occupancy Agreement, HEDRA is liable to pay all taxes in 2011. Hudson is obligated to reimburse taxes on a pro-rata basis. We will submit a request to Hudson for reimbursement of the $32,000 in 1st Half Taxes shortly. B.TH 61 Bridge Update MnDOT will be completing the temporaryBlock 29 Parking lot shortly. Temporary gravel has been laid. The parking lot would be operational until fall, 2011, and should accommodate construction and staging of the potential Carlson Office Building. Piers are taking shape on the south end of the site. Work in the river is behind schedule due tothe flooding. C.Marketing Update Staffreceived an update from Himle Horner Inc. early in theweek. They are wrapping up both the audit calls to local businesses as well as their research into how other cities that are similar to Hastings in size and nature market them selves. So far they have contact 5 businessesand spent 30 – 60minutes visiting with each. The feedback provided has been very good. Many positives comments have been made along with a few comments that provide some constructive criticism. As for the research into cities they have looked at Red Wing, Stillwater, Cottage Grove, Hudson, and Prescott as these were cities are ones that either Hastings is compared to or where many of the businesses said their customer base was from. Himle Horner plans to attend our Specialmeeting on June 2, to present a very high level finding and get a sense for the commission what direction the commission wants to take the over all marketing plan. D. Downtown Hardwired Alarm A pre-bid open house for potential RFP respondents was heldon April 26th. About 15 firms were present and have expressed interest in responding to the RFP. Bids are due June 1st. Work on the 35 mixed use buildings should be complete within nine months. A: DJOURNMENT Commissioner Holzemmoved to adjourn at 6:35pm, Commissioner Kelleyseconded. Motion Passed 4-0 Thursday,June 2, 2011 Next Special meeting is scheduled for at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. HEDRA Meeting Packet - June 2, 2011Page 6 of 46 Thursday, June 9, 2011 Workshop meeting is scheduled for from 6:00 – 8:00 in the Volunteer Room. ShannonM. Rausch HEDRA Meeting Packet - June 2, 2011Page 7 of 46