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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:00
p.m. via Zoom video conference.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Sullivan, Fox, Goblirsch, Balsanek, and Vaughan.
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Peine and Sinclair
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
City Administrator Dan Wietecha
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Sullivan
at 6:00 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Balsanek to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2020 Regular
Meeting as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Roll call vote: Ayes 5;
Nays 0. Motion approved.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills. Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Vaughan. Roll call vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion
approved.
IV. Business
V. Reports and Information
A. Housing Study
Brenda Kayzar from Urban DrK Consulting presented the findings of the
Hastings Arts Study sponsored by the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council
(HPAAC).
Commissioner Vaughan asked if there were any cities to look at as examples of
success. Ms. Kayzar stated Grand Rapids and Mankato Minnesota were good
examples.
Commissioner Balsanek asked if the City could combine art with other events to
augment what is already occurring.
President Sullivan stated she is pleased the city is receptive to the arts.
B. CARES Funding - COVID-19 Economic Development Assistance
Mr. Hinzman summarized the activities of the City Council in allocated $1.75
million in federal CARES Act relief. $250,000 will be allocated towards
providing business assistance grants of $10,000 each; the program will
piggyback off of Dakota County’s similar program. $250,000 has been
allocated to assist non-profit organizations with detail forthcoming. Funding
will also be used to reimburse HEDRA for the HEART Grant and downtown
parklet expenses.
C. Commercial Vacancy
Mr. Hinzman summarized future arrivals of El Original Mexican Restaurant and
The Smokin’ Oak Restaurant as well as Royal Pet, a pet food manufacturer and
accessories distributor in the Hastings Industrial Park.
D. Development Update
Mr. Hinzman provided an update on activities at The Confluence as well as two
new plat for residential developments that will be reviewed by the City Council
in September.
E. Economic Development Coordinator
Mr. Hinzman stated a finalist for the position has been selected and pre-
employment screening is taking place.
F. Reschedule September HEDRA Meeting
The September HEDRA Meeting has been rescheduled until September 24th at
6pm.
VI. Adjourn
President Sullivan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m., seconded by
Commissioner Vaughan. Roll call vote. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: HEDRA Workshop - August 27, 2020 - 8am
HEDRA Regular Meeting - September 24, 2020 - 6pm
Respectively Submitted:
John Hinzman