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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hastings City Hall – Community Room
Minutes of May 9, 2019 Regular Meeting
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Sinclair, Toppin, Vaughan, and Fox
Commissioners Absent: Sullivan, Peine, and Balsanek
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President
Sinclair at 8:12 PM following the 6:00pm joint City Council HEDRA Meeting with
four members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Toppin motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
April 23 2019, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Fox. Motion approved 4‐0.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills.
Commissioner Toppin motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner
Fox. Motion approved 4‐0.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Amendment to Real Estate Option Agreement: Rungoli\Panache
Community Development Director summarized the amendment to extend the
termination date to October 31, 2019 and to establish the submittal of certain
project information by Rungoli\Panache by September 30, 2019.
Commissioners discussed a shorter termination date and how environmental
grant funding may be used for the site if the development does not occur.
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to authorize the amendment as presented by
staff, seconded by Commissioner Fox. Motion approved 4‐0.
V. Reports and Information
A. Project Updates
Community Development Director Hinzman provided project updates.
B. Panache Apple
The City has submitted a grant for $270,000 to assist in environmental cleanup.
C. Commercial Vacancy
Community Development Director Hinzman updated the Commission of new
business locations within downtown.
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Toppin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 pm, seconded by
Commissioner Vaughan. Motion approved 4‐0.
Next Meeting: June 13, 2019
Respectively Submitted:
John Hinzman
Community Development
Director