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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, April 8th, 2021 at 6:00
p.m.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Peine, Goblirsch, Sullivan, Horsch, Braucks, and
Vaughan
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Sinclair
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Economic Development Coordinator Eric Maass
City Administrator Dan Wietecha
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
A. Motion by Commissioner Sullivan to approve the minutes from the April 8, 2021
Regular Meeting as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Vote:
Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
B. Motion by Commissioner Vaughan to approve the minutes from the April 22,
2021 Strategic Plan Workshop as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Goblirsch. Vote: Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills including a $6,000 grant for outdoor seating. Commissioner
Sullivan motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Vote:
Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Signature: Contract for Private Development - 317 East 3rd Street
between HEDRA and River City Investments, LLC.
a. Maass summarized the agreement. The agreement states that HEDRA
would sell the property for $1, no later than 30 days from closing River
City would submit for a building permit, and if selling the property within
5 years of occupancy, River City would pay the assessed value to
HEDRA. A land use application needs to be submitted no later than
August 1st. Estimated substantial development by Dec 31st 2022.
b. Commissioner Goblirsch moved to approve the authorization and it was
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan. Approved 6-0 with modifications to
performance dates of the contract.
B. Strategic Plan Follow-Up. Hinzman summarized the workshop and thanked the
commission for participation. There was agreement on the four initiatives as
discussed at the Strategic Plan Workshop.
i. One: address housing needs, potentially partner with the Historical Society
and focus on housing affordability.
ii. Two: develop and redevelop under-utilized areas with attention to current
market trends identified by meeting with developers. Take a look at the
list of identified areas and set a path forward.
iii. Three: Staff to meet with Developers and come together to problem solve
and create a plan to better the development.
iv. Four: Business retention and expansion. This includes business visits with
staff.
v. Additional ideas: design competition for development projects, offering
loans to people interested to restoration
vi. Staff will prepare goals, timelines and budget implications for the next
meeting.
V. Reports and Information
A. Open To Business Quarterly Report - Business Bootcamp had its first graduate
Nicole DePalma of Caring Hands Massage.
B. Commercial Vacancy – 209 Vermillion St is open, School house square
“Edward Jones” space, 501 vermillion St is becoming a fish store.
C. Development Update – lots of development, especially is residential.
Schoolhouse senior housing is moving along, Confluence is working on exterior
and interior. Senior housing wants to break ground in August. Villas at Pleasant
and Wallin at 19th are moving along.
D. Intern Grady Timmerman will be starting June 7th and will attend the next
HEDRA meeting.
VI. Adjournment – 6:50pm Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Vaughan and
seconded by Commissioner Sullivan. Approved 6-0.
Next Meeting: June 10, 2021
Respectively Submitted: Lindsay Anderson