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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hastings City Council Chambers
Minutes of June 6, 2019, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Sullivan, Peine, Toppin, Vaughan and Fox
Commissioners Absent: Balsanek and Sinclair
Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by Vice President
Sullivan at 6:01 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
May 9, 2019, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Peine. Motion approved 5‐0.
III. Bills
Fifield summarized the bills.
Commissioner Peine motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner
Vaughan. Motion approved 5‐0.
IV. Business
A. Adopt Strategic Plan for Economic Development
Fifield detailed the Strategic Plan for Economic Development for the City of
Hastings.
Commissioner Sullivan and Fifield discussed the possibility of contacting the State
or the County to determine if either had a use for the 50‐acre parcel in the
Business Park.
Commissioner Toppin complimented Fifield on the plan. He asked how the plan
may be implemented. Fifield described the implementation process.
Commissioner Toppin also commented that potential new housing projects may
entice people working in Hastings but live elsewhere to move to Hastings.
Commissioner Vaughan also complimented Fifield and commented that HEDRA
needs to provide feedback and guidance to staff to move forward with the plan.
Commissioner Sullivan noted that any type of growth needs to be done in a
responsible manner.
Commissioner Peine motioned to approve as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Fox. Motion approved 5‐0.
B. 2020 HEDRA Budget Priorities
Fifield discussed the 2020 HEDRA budget priorities. He also indicated that nothing
needs to be decided now, but asked the Commissioners to begin thinking about
priorities for the budget.
V. Reports and Information
A. Great River Landing
Fifield updated the Commissioners on the status of the Great River Landing
project.
Commissioner Toppin and Fifield discussed the landscaping plan.
B. Panache Apple
Fifield informed the Commissioners of the status of the Panache Apple purchase
agreement.
Commissioner Sullivan inquired if the Met Council grant included site
remediation. Fifield indicated that the grant application has been submitted to
Met Council and no monies have yet been awarded. Furthermore, the site
needed to be cleaned up regardless if Panache Apple signed the purchase
agreement.
C. Commercial Vacancy
Commissioner Sullivan inquired if there were any questions regarding commercial
vacancies.
Commissioner Vaughan inquired of the status of the sale of the top soil stockpile
located at 2030 Spiral Blvd. Fifield stated he did not know. Commissioner Sullivan
requested that a status update be provided at the July 11, 2019 HEDRA meeting.
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Toppin motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 pm, seconded by
Commissioner Fox. Motion approved 5‐0.
Next Meeting: July 11, 2019
Respectively Submitted:
Erica Henderson
Deputy City Clerk