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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, March 11, 2021 at 6:00
p.m. via Zoom video conference.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Peine, Goblirsch, Sinclair, Sullivan, Horsch, and
Vaughan
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Braucks
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Economic Development Coordinator Eric Maass
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Peine at
6:00 PM with six members present.
II. Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Vaughan to approve the minutes from the February 11, 2021
Regular Meeting as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0 (Sullivan abstained.)
Motion approved.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills. Commissioner Sullivan motioned to approve as presented,
seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Roll call vote: Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Land for A Dollar Program Discussion – Eric Mass presented proposed changes
including an adjustment of the jobs credit and lot coverage percentage.
• The jobs credit is currently based on a $13/hour wage. Staff reached out
to industrial park members and found that a $25/hour wage is
appropriate. A minimum lot coverage by buildings is proposed at 25%.
• Commissioners discussed rationale for the proposed wage amount and
minimum lot coverage requirements. Commissioner Goblirsch proposed
an amended change the minimum lot coverage to 20% and wage figure to
$20 and to look at these figures every couple of years to adjust as needed.
• Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to amend the proposal and accept.
Commissioner Sinclair seconded the motion. Approved 6-0
B. Consider Preliminary Concept Plan - Miller Electrical – Submitted plans include a
17,000 sq/ft, building with 3000 sq/ft as office and 14,000 sq/ft as shop space. The
company has new ownership and is currently renting building space. An example
building design has been provided. Miller is interested in a 2-acre lot in the Land
for a Dollar Program. The commission was in general agreement to support the
proposal. A formal action is likely to be presented at the April meeting.
C. Authorize Parklet and Sidewalk Café Grant Program. ($40,000 earmarked by
HEDRA) - May be referred to as an Outdoor Dining Grant. Scenarios included are:
• A parklet with or without a platform funded up to $5,000 with a 75%
HEDRA/ 25% business owner contribution. HEDRA would contribute an
extra $1,500 towards parklets with a platform with a cap still at $5,000.
• Sidewalk Café/ Private parking lot dining is proposed at 50% HEDRA/
50% business contributions with a max from HEDRA at $1,000.
• Eligible expenses would include: construction materials, equipment, and
furnishings. Ineligible expenses include: labor, design, and off-season
storage.
• Commissioner Sullivan moved and Commissioner Horsch seconded the
motion. Approved 6-0 as presented.
D. Appoint HEDRA Attorney - Korine Land – Serving over 20 years in municipal law
and currently serving as the Hastings City Attorney. Commissioner Horsch moved
and Commissioner Sullivan seconded the appointment. Approved 6-0 as presented.
V. Reports and Information
A. Luke Siewert Apartment – The construction estimate has increased since packets
were sent. Eric has been working with Luke Siewert. Staff are still looking for
additional justification for the subsidies wanted by Siewert. There was some
discussion on setting the value of the property. Commissioners and staff are hopeful
terms of sale can be reached for the April meeting.
B. Commercial Vacancy – There is one downtown vacancy that a few people are
interested in already. There is a purchase in the industrial park it is under
development.
C. Development Update – There is lots of construction activity and potential activity.
Some projects are breaking ground this spring including senior housing and
housing. There has been media coverage on the development and lots of
development interest in the city.
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Sinclair motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m., seconded by
Commissioner Sullivan. Roll call vote. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: April 8th, 2021
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Respectively Submitted:
Lindsay Anderson