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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191010 - HEDRA MinutesHEDRA HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Hastings City Council Chambers Minutes of September 26, 2019, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting HEDRA Commissioners Present: Balsanek, Fox, Peine, Sinclair, Sullivan Toppin and Vaughan Staff Present: Economic Development Coordinator Rusty Fifield I. Quorum A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Sinclair at 6:00 PM with seven members present. II. Minutes Commissioner Balsanek motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of September 26, 2019, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan. Motion approved 7‐0. III. Bills Fifield summarized the bills. Commissioner Vaughan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 7‐0. IV. Presentation A. Introduce City Administrator Dan Wietecha Fifield introduced Dan Wietecha, the new City Administrator, to the Commissioners. Commissioner Sinclair welcomed Wietecha. B. HPAAC Community Arts and Culture Plan Fifield introduced Kathy O’Keefe, chair of Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (HPAAC), and Brenda Kayzar, HPAAC’s consultant. Kayzar detailed the HPAAC’s Community Arts and Culture Plan. Commissioner Balsanek and Kayzar discussed the various arts and cultural organizations and businesses located in the City of Hastings. Commissioner Vaughan commented on attraction and retention of young, skilled workers. Commissioner Sinclair and Kayzar discussed the steps moving forward. Commissioner Balsanek remarked on the possible collaboration between businesses and the art community. V. Business A. Accept proposal from Mavo Systems to conduct wood encapsulation spot testing – Hudson Manufacturing Fifield described the proposal from Mavo Systems for wood encapsulation spot testing. Commissioner Sinclair asked whether the spot testing bid was an additional bid or the initial phase of the wood encapsulation project. Fifield indicated that it would be the initial phase. Commissioner Vaughan and Fifield discussed the lack of received bids. Commissioner Sullivan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner Toppin. Motion approved 7‐0. B. Consider actions related to Real Estate Option Agreement with Rungoli LLC (Panache) Fifield summarized the history of the Panache site and the status of the agreement. Ameeta Jaiswal, Panache site developer, specified why a lower sale price of the land was requested. Commissioner Peine left at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Vaughan noted that Panache is an established business in St. Paul that would be expanding to Hastings. Commissioner Vaughan inquired if Jaiswal explored any other cities or sites. Jaiswal answered no and explained why. Commissioner Toppin requested a schematic of the building and clarification of the anticipated income. Jaiswal addressed his concerns of the anticipated income. Commissioner Sinclair suggested that this project be presented as a real estate development rather than a cidery and explained why. Jaiswal discussed the purpose of the mixed-use space. Commissioner Vaughan and Jaiswal discussed the previously submitted concept plan. Jaiswal also indicated that she provided staff with recent proposed drawings. Commissioner Vaughan proposed to extend the discussion until the following HEDRA meeting to allow for the submission of the additionally requested information. Commissioner Sullivan suggested that if the price were to be reduced then apply certain restrictions on how the land may be utilized. Furthermore, she explained why a 30 day extension would be appropriate. Commissioner Sinclair proposed to extend for 60 or 90 days. Commissioner Vaughan remarked that he was supportive of the 90 day extension; however, if the project does not move forward after 90 days, then the property must be made available. Commissioners Sullivan and Vaughan discussed the additional information be submitted within 60 days, and at 90 days HEDRA would make a decision. Commissioner Vaughan moved to extend the agreement for 90 days with the additional information provided within 60 days, seconded by Commissioner Balsanek. Motion approved 6-0. Jaiswal inquired about the cleanup status of the site. Fifield indicated that the information would be included with the requested additional information. Commissioner Balsanek and Jaiswal discussed buildable space and on the site and purposed landscaping. Jaiswal stated that Panache was very excited to be in Hastings and she was willing to work within with the constraints. C. Discuss scope of work and budget for Downtown Property Utilization Study Fifield provided a status updated to the Commissioners of the Downtown Property Utilization Study. Commissioner Balsanek and Fifield discussed the HEDRA owned property on Ramsey Street and 3rd Street East. D. Approve evaluation of special legislation for TIF Fifield discussed special legislation for TIF and asked the Commissioners if this topic should be pursued. Commissioner Sullivan was in favor of Fifield researching this topic. VI. Reports and Information A. The Confluence Fifield provided an update on The Confluence development. B. Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing Fifield summarized the recent meeting where residents were allowed to provide feedback. He provided an estimated timeline of paperwork submittal from the developer. C. Economic Development Strategic Plan Update Fifield discussed the updates to the Economic Strategic Plan. D. Commercial Vacancy Fifield detailed the commercial vacancies throughout the City. VII. Adjourn Commissioner Vaughan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Peine. Motion approved 6‐0. Next Meeting: November 14, 2019 Respectively Submitted: Erica Henderson Deputy City Clerk