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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII - Minutes HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Hastings, Minnesota met via Zoom video conference on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:00 pm. HEDRA Commissioners Present: Peine, Goblirsch, Sinclair, Horsch, and Vaughan HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Sullivan and Braucks Staff Present: Community Development Director, John Hinzman; Economic Development Coordinator, Eric Maass; City Administrator, Dan Wietecha; and Community Development Intern, Grady Timmerman I. Quorum A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Peine at 6:00 PM with 5 members present. II. Minutes A. Commissioner Horsch suggested a revision be made to the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes due to incorrect dates. Motion by Commissioner Goblirsch to approve the minutes from the May 13, 2021 Regular Meeting as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved 5-0 as corrected. III. Bills Mr. Hinzman noted that the annual fee for the “Open to Business” program was included in this month’s bills. Commissioner Sinclair motioned to approve as presented, seconded by Commissioner Vaughan. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved. IV. Business A. Public Hearing: Apartment Project – 3rd Street & Tyler 1. Public Hearing: Sale of Land – Mr. Hinzman introduced the proposed 32-unit apartment building and a public hearing was held due to the sale of land. Commissioner Vaughan asked for clarification regarding the land credit program and its usage in future HEDRA properties. Mr. Hinzman stated that moving forward, downtown properties will be evaluated by their economic viability and their potential need for a subsidy. President Peine opened and closed the public hearing with no comments received. 2. Resolution 2021-07: Approve Purchase and Development Contract between HEDRA and River City Investments, LLC – Among the corrected legal description changes, the ability for the city’s legal staff to make minor changes to the agreement if necessary was included. Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve the resolution and was seconded by Commissioner Sinclair. Motion approved 5-0 as presented. B. Public Hearing: Quality One Woodwork Expansion 1. Public Hearing: Sale of Land - Mr. Hinzman introduced Quality One’s plan to expand their manufacturing capacity and a public hearing was held due to the sale of land. President Peine opened and closed the public hearing with no comments received. 2. Resolution 2021-08: Approve Purchase and Development Contract between HEDRA and Quality One Woodwork, LLC - Commissioner Horsch motioned to approve the resolution and was seconded by Commissioner Vaughan. Motion approved 5-0 as presented. C. Outdoor Dining Grant – extend deadline to July 31st, 2021 Mr. Maass explained that staff is requesting that the Outdoor Dining Grant deadline be extended by a period of one month, for businesses who have expressed interest in the grant, to gather invoices and receipts and for staff to process the applications. Commissioner Horsch and President Peine commented on the positive feedback that they’ve received from the community on the quality of the parklets and the opportunities that they have presented. Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to extend the deadline and was seconded by Commissioner Horsch. Motion approved 5-0. D. Strategic Plan – review of action steps Staff presented the strategic plan’s goals and actions steps for the development of underutilized sites. Items of discussion include: the former QuikTrip redevelopment site (intersection of Vermillion/Cty Hwy 47), the former Hastings Target site, the UBC site redevelopment, the Wells Fargo block redevelopment, the Block 1 redevelopment project, the Crossroads commercial site, Westview Mall, and Marcus Theatre. General consensus was made among the Commissioners regarding the strategic plan and the prioritization of its goals and action steps. Final adoption scheduled for the July 8, 2021 meeting. E. Authorize Signature – Contract for Private Development and TIF Agreement between HEDRA and Hastings AH I, LLLP (Schoolhouse Square Senior Housing) Mr. Hinzman introduced the proposed 90-unit independent living senior facility. The TIF agreement was established to ensure that 40% of the housing units within the development would be made affordable to households at or below 60% of the area’s median income. Mr. Hinzman sought to authorize the signature of the TIF agreement. Commissioners Vaughan and Horsch sought clarification on the long-term affordability of units. Staff verification required on the commissioners’ behalf. President Peine motioned to authorize signature of the TIF agreement and was seconded by Commissioner Vaughan. Motion approved 4-0 with Commissioner Horsch abstaining due to the lack of clarification on the long- term affordability of the units. V. Reports and Information A. Commercial Vacancy - No changes to report. B. Development Update - Staff presented updates on variety of development projects. Specifically, the Confluence site is finishing work on their roofing project, excavators are removing the last of the contaminated soils, and they plan to execute a contract with their historic tax credit investor in the near future. Also, CBRE (the broker for the former Target site) communicated that there has been increased interest in the site. C. BR&E Report – Innovative Surfaces - Mr. Maass presented May’s BR&E report. Highlights of the report include: the business’ plan to invest in their facilities, make major equipment purchases, renovate or expand current facilities, and the opportunities that these plans present to the City of Hastings. D. Community Development Intern, Grady Timmerman was introduced to the commission. VI. Adjourn 6:58 pm motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Vaughan and seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Motion to adjourn approved 5-0. Next Meeting: July 8, 2021 Respectively submitted by: Grady Timmerman