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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hastings City Council Chambers
Minutes of March 14, 2019, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Balsanek, Fox, Peine, Toppin, and Vaughan
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Sinclair and Sullivan
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Finance Manager Melanie Lammers
I. Quorum
Hinzman administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Fox
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by Acting President
Peine at 6:00 PM with four members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Toppin motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
January 10, 2019, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Balsanek. Motion approved
5‐0.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills.
Commissioner Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner
Fox. Motion approved 5‐0.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Signature: Amendment of Development Agreement and
Reassignment of TIF – Guardian Angels/CommonBond Communities
Hinzman introduced the item requesting HEDRA to authorize an amendment to
the Development Agreement between the Hastings HRA and Guardian Angels of
Hastings Limited Partnership. The amendment is requested due to a planned
transfer of property between the original developer (Sherman Associates) and
CommonBond Communities and includes conditions.
Commissioner Vaughan wanted to know if the original TIF (Tax Increment
Financing) was bid out and if it can be transferred to a new owner without being
bided out first. Hinzman was not sure if the original TIF was done with a bid but
would follow the property owner and would not be up for bid.
Commissioner Balsanek commented on the eligibility to be a renter in these
units and if this was required by the City. Hinzman stated that the income
requirement was not established by the City and the property owner established
this in order to get the financing for the project.
Commissioner Toppin motioned to authorize signature as presented, seconded
by Commissioner Vaughan. Motion approved 5‐0.
B. Preliminary Review of Potential Lot Sale – Creek Rentals
Hinzman introduced the item requesting HEDRA to review and provide comment
on a future potential lot sale and land credit within the Industrial Park. HEDRA
comments along with additional information will be brought forward for formal
action at a future date. Items for discussion include Sale and partial land credit
for a business and mini storage facility. Allowance of a credit for the relocation of
approximately 1,000 cubic yards of City‐owned fill located on the property to
another location.
Commissioner Toppin shared concerns with offering a discount to the developer
for removing the dirt and would rather have City resources move it, landscaping
standards and if the developer would be held to them and the proximity to the
residential development
Commissioner Vaughan asked if renters would be able to store items outside or
if storage is only allowed inside the units. Chad Smurawa of Creek Rentals, LLC
responded storage is only allowed inside of the units.
Commissioner Balsanek wanted to know how the gate was going to be
controlled, either through a guard on the grounds or through a keypad.
Commissioner Balsanek suggested having an office onsite to provide rental
equipment and other needs renters may need. Smurawa responded that the
gate would be secured with a keypad and a 24/7 security system.
Commissioner Balsanek commented about the landscaping standards in the
Industrial Park and would like to see the standards of the landscaping ordinance
be reviewed.
Commissioner Vaughan shared his agreement with how the price of the land was
determined and is in favor of the price. Commissioners Toppin, Peine, and
Balsanek also shared they are in favor of the purchase price.
No vote is required on this item.
V. Reports and Information
A. Great River Landing
Construction plans are being finalized and a beginning construction date has not
been set due to internal changes and budgeting changes by the developer. The
construction on the parking ramp is scheduled to start again on March 25th.
B. Panache Cidery
There are few updates on this project; discussions, and meeting are being
scheduled. The exclusive real estate option agreement expires on June 1st, 2019.
Commissioner Vaughan asked if there is no agreement by June 1st, would
Panache forfeit the $1000.00 deposit or would it go back to the developer.
Hinzman was not clear of the agreement language and would have to review the
documents.
C. Economic Development Coordinator
A candidate has been selected and is in the final stages of the hiring process. The
potential start date would be on April 1st, 2019.
D. HEDRA Workshop
A workshop will be scheduled in the future with optional Workshop dates being
sent to the Commissioners. Hinzman would like to have a workshop after the
new Economic Development Coordinator has started their employment.
E. Commercial Vacancy
The property at 216 East 2nd Street is for rent. Country Nites Saloon building is
for sale and the Star Gazette building is for lease.
Commissioner Vaughan asked about the future development for the lot next to
Walgreens and since it was sold by the City, if the development does not get
approved, would the land go back to the City.
Hinzman stated that it would not go back to the City and the site plans for a
Caribou Coffee/Einstein Bagel has already been approved by Council and
Planning Commission, the current issue is gaining the legal access to Walgreens
HWY 61 access point.
F. Reschedule April 11th HEDRA Meeting
Hinzman will send out alternative dates to the Commissioners to reschedule the
meeting.
Commissioner Balsanek requested to have a discussion about potential moving
the regularly scheduled meetings to a different day to allow for more
commissioners to attend and have a larger quorum.
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm, seconded by
Commissioner Fox. Motion approved 5‐0.
Next Meeting: April 2019
Respectively Submitted
Megan White