HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-11 Agenda NotesHEDRA AGENDA NOTES FOR DECEMBER 8, 2011
MINUTES
Please see attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the November 9, 2011
regular meeting for your review and approval.
BILLS
November Bills
Alarm Express*$33,742.11Fire Alarm Installation –7 Buildings
Himle Horner$2,994.00Marketing Services –October
Xcel Energy$325.43Light & Power -Hudson
Anderson & Assoc$286.15Downtown Historic District Signs
MN Amateur Hockey$250.00Industrial Park Advertising
Master Card$99.00Industrial Real Estate Conference
Terry’s Ace $12.60Thermostat –Hudson
*Reimbursable Expense
Please see attached general ledger detail for further information.
BUSINESS
A.Hastings Marketing Plan –Himle Horner
Prior to the November meeting staff held a conference call with Himle Horner to
review and discuss the final draft of their proposed Marketing Plan for the
Hastings EDRA. During this meeting staff felt there were a few additional
elements needed to make the Plan as robust and functional for the Commission to
use as a guide over the next two - three years. Himle Horner agreed to go back
and add additional the additional materials needed to meet staff’s requests. Staff
decided to hold off on presenting the Marketing Plan to HEDRA in November
until the addition information was included and Himle Horner could present a
complete Plan that staff was comfortable with.
On November 23 staff again met with the Himle Horner and reviewed the new
draft of the plan. Staff is very pleased with the final product. We feel comfortable
that this will be a document that will guide our steps in both developing as well as
implementing HEDRA’s marketing efforts. Himle Horner will join the
commission at the December meeting to present the final draft to the Commission
and answer any question you might have regarding the plan or implementation.
Following the presentation and any questions, Staff recommends that the
Commission move to approve the document provided to them as the final
Marketing Plan.
ACTION:
Review and adopt Marketing Plan
Please see the attached Marketing Plan for further information.
B.Amendment to Met Council Grant Agreement – Red Rock Parking Lot
Metropolitan Council has agreed to extend the grant agreement to fund
construction of the Block 16 Red Rock Commuter Parking lot until December 31,
2012.
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ACTION:
Authorize Signature of the 1
Amendment to the Grant Agreement
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Please see the attached Amendment for further information.
REPORTS
A.Hudson Redevelopment – Discussion of Reuse Report
At the last HEDRA meeting the consultant team presented the Hudson Reuse
Report. Based on the historical and design characteristics of the building and the
identified needs of the community, the Reuse Team developed three scenarios for
reuse of the building. Additionally, three site plan schematics were developed
exploring ways to configure necessary parking, public spaces and new development.
Cost estimates for the building and site scenarios were developed, and used to
complete a financial analysis for the feasibility of reuse scenarios including three
anchors: large inn, small inn, and restaurant/banquet center.
The report has also been shared with developers to critique the analysis and to
better determine development feasibility. More information of developer
discussions will be presented at the meeting.
ACTION:
Discuss reactions to the Reuse Report and potential next steps,
including the following:
Uses:Market, desire by the community, affect on existing businesses,
other uses to be considered.
Building Preservation: The plan proposes keeping both the Pre 1927 “F”
portion of the building along with the 1946 poured concrete addition north
to the river.
Site Design: Addition of standalone residential to the west of the site,
structured parking versus ramps, development of park land along the river.
B.Hudson Redevelopment –Environmental Update
Stantec has completed the Phase II Environmental Analysis of the Hudson Site.
Soil borings, test pits and vapor probes were used to collect sample data. Samples
were examined to determine levels of various pollutants and contaminants.
Evidence of various pollutants was present in the soil and ground water including
lead, arsenic, mercury, petroleum, pesticides, and PCB’s. The latest testing
appears consistent with previous testing on the evidence of contaminants; but
provides further detail on the exact locations and extent on contaminants.
Stantec and Dakota County Environmental will use the data to better map
pollutants to prepare for submittal of the Response Action Plan (RAP) early next
year. The RAP is submitted to MPCA and provides a checklist for environmental
cleanup. Approval of the RAP by MPCA is targeted for completion to allow for
eligibility for the Spring round of cleanup grants from various agencies.
ACTION:
Formal action is not required
Please see the attached Hudson Phase II Findings for further information.
C.Fire Alarm Installation Update
During the month of November the following hard wire alarms systems were
completed:
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110-12 East 2Street$4,460.85
2214-16 Vermillion Street$3783.74
214 Sibley Street$3,106.72
407 Vermillion Street$3,507.73
107 East 2 nd Street$3,832.70
As of today, 13 of 30 alarm systems have been installed.
ATTACHMENTS
HEDRA Minutes – November 9, 2011
General Ledger Detail – November, 2011
Hastings Marketing Plan
Met Council Grant Amendment – Block 16
Hudson Phase II Environmental Findings