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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hastings City Council Chambers
Minutes of September 20, 2018, 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Denning, Sullivan, Toppin, Peine, Vaughan, and
Balsanek (6:32pm)
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Sinclair
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Denning at
6:30 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
June 12, 2018 as presented, seconded by Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 5-0.
Commissioner Balsanek arrived at the meeting.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills.
Commissioner Toppin motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner
Peine. Motion approved 6-0.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Signature: Financial Advisory Services – Northland Securities
Hinzman provided a summary of the request. Hinzman explained that currently
the City and HEDRA uses two different financial consulting firms. In May, a
request for proposal was done and Northland Securities was the recommended
firm. Using one financial firm will streamline things for the City and HEDRA.
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to authorize signature as presented, seconded
by Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 6-0.
B. Resolution: Authorize 2019 HRA Levy
Hinzman provided a summary of proposed budget for 2019 HRA Levy. This
permits the Authority to levy and collect a special benefit tax of up to .0185
percent of taxable market value in the City upon all taxable property, real and
personal, within the City. Commissioner Vaughan motioned to authorize
resolution as presented, seconded by Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 6-
0.
C. Review of Bylaws, Administrative Management Practices, and Financial
Assistance and Business Subsidy Requirements
Hinzman presented a summary of the proposed changes to the HEDRA bylaws.
One topic that was brought up for discussion was the start time of the HEDRA
meetings. Commissioner Sullivan asked to have the start time to be changed to
6:00 p.m. Other commissioners agreed to the new start time of 6:00 p.m.
Further discussion on having a HEDRA majority when voting on major finance
decisions. Commissioner Vaughan suggested having two meetings on certain
items and items should be on an agenda before taking any action. When to
report to City Council, criteria around subsidies for report wages. Commissioner
Toppin raised concerns over businesses having to report wages being paid.
Hinzman clarified that businesses would still have to follow criteria around
wages.
No action required on this item.
V. Reports and Information
A. Hudson Development
Hinzman reported that SHPO review is done and is now onto National Park
Service for approval. The parking ramp building plans are being reviewed and
the existing building is set for demolition in October.
B. Economic Development Coordinator
Hinzman reported that the City was unsuccessful in hiring, a request for proposal
for contract services.
C. Block 1 – Vacant Land Behind Artspace
Hinzman stated there are applications for grants to do clean up on the land
currently being completed for the November 1st deadline.
D. Commercial Vacancy
Hinzman stated there has been no changes in Commercial Vacancy, with little
vacancy within downtown.
E. Development
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Balsanek motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m., seconded by
Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 6-0.
Next Meeting: October 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectively Submitted
Megan White
Recording Secretary