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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Hastings City Council Chambers
Minutes of July 11, 2019, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Sullivan, Peine, Toppin, Fox, Balsanek and
Vaughan
Commissioners Absent: Sinclair
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 Vice President
Sullivan at 6:00 PM with six members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Toppin motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
June 13, 2019, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Balsanek. Motion approved 6‐
0.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills.
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner
Toppin. Motion approved 6‐0.
IV. Business
A. Resolution No. 2019‐02: Approve Revolving Loan Fund Application – T & S
Properties (Hastings Art Center) – 216 East 4th Street.
Hinzman discussed the T & S Properties loan fund application, described the
Hastings Art Center and terms of the loan.
Commissioner Balsanek inquired if the project was a partial or whole roof
replacement. Fifield responded that the project encompassed the entire roof.
Commissioner Balsanek motioned to approve as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 5‐0; Commission Sullivan abstained.
B. 2020 HEDRA Budget
Hinzman discussed the proposed 2020 HEDRA Budget and the budget process.
Commissioners Sullivan and Vaughan and Hinzman discussed the Vermillion Street
Corridor.
Commissioner Toppin asked for clarification of the CDA‐Business Incubation.
Hinzman defined CDA‐Business Incubation.
V. Reports and Information
A. Great River Landing
Hinzman presented updated information of the Great River Landing project.
Commissioner Balsanek asked if an audit would be done on the money spent for
parking ramp and whether any unused monies would be returned to the
Metropolitan Council. Hinzman explained the specifics of the grant received from
the Metropolitan Council and the City monitored reimbursement payments for the
parking ramp.
Commissioner Balsanek and Hinzman discussed the various reasons for the project
delays and the Tax Increment Funding for the project.
Commissioner Vaughan questioned the outcome if the construction waiver was
not approved. Hinzman explained the possible consequences.
B. Panache Apple
Hinzman stated that the Metropolitan Council recommended approval to award
$270,000 for environmental remediation. The final decision will be made by the
end of July. If approved, the City will receive the contract at the end of the summer
and work could begin by fall. Additionally, Panache Apple still needs to submit
supplemental information prior to September 30, 2019.
C. Tax Increment Finance Presentation
Fifield explained tax increment financing (TIF).
Commissioner Toppin left at 6:50 p.m.
Commissioner Balsanek and Fifield discussed the public hearing process regarding
TIFs.
Commissioner Vaughan inquired if partially completed projects can be made into a
TIF district, whether completed projects may withdraw from a TIF district and if
various fees may be waived in lieu of approving a TIF district. Fifield provided
answers to the questions posed.
Commissioner Balsanek asked if TIFs are utilized in other states or unique to
Minnesota. Fifield indicated that TIFs are utilized nationwide, but the manner in
which TIFs are employed in Minnesota is unique.
D. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Fifield sought guidance from the Commissioners regarding presentation format.
Commissioner Sullivan suggested a simplified format.
Commissioner Fox suggested providing timelines of projects when appropriate.
E. Commercial Vacancy
Hinzman talked of:
‐Completed projects ‐ Hastings Social Tavern, Great River Landing Parking Ramp,
and Pleasant Hill Library;
‐The Planning Committee of the City Council meeting discussion of a proposal from
Schoolhouse Square property for affordable senior housing and that Schoolhouse
Square Property was interested in applying for a housing TIF district;
‐The lack of bids for the soil removal at 2030 Spiral Boulevard and possible future
actions to remove the soil; and
‐ Dakota County, received approximately $600,000.00 in Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) funding for preliminary environmental investigations/assessments of
any possible commercial development sites, these funds could be used in Hastings.
F. Schedule Special HEDRA Meeting – Great River Landing
Hinzman discussed the need for scheduling a special meeting to examine
environmental contracts as they relate to the Great River Landing project. He was
unsure of a specific date, but that it would be before the August 8th meeting,
preferably on a Thursday at 6pm.
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Balsanek motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m., seconded
by Commissioner Peine. Motion approved 5‐0.
Next Meeting: August 8, 2019
Respectively Submitted:
Erica Henderson
Deputy City Clerk