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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, January 12, 2023 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Goblirsch, Anderson, Horsch, Johnson, Carter, Fox, and
Pemble
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: None
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
Goblirsch at 6:00 PM with seven members present.
A. Oath of Office: Commissioners Carter, Fox, and Pemble
Director Hinzman administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Carter, Fox,
and Pemble.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Horsch motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of
December 8, 2022 as presented, seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion approved.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills and pointed out the payments for Clean Vapor for the
Confluence sharing the net HEDRA expense was $1,200.00. Commissioner Pemble
motioned to approve the bills as presented, seconded by Commissioner Johnson.
Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Election and Appointment of Officers
A. Hinzman provided a summary of the three open officer positions along with
City staff appointments.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve Horsch as the President,
seconded by Commissioner Johnson. Commissioner Horsch motioned to
approve Johnson as Vice President and Anderson as Treasurer, seconded by
Councilmember Fox.
Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion approved.
Outgoing President Goblirsch handed the gavel to Vice President Horsch who
presided over the remainder of the meeting.
Commissioner Fox motioned to approve the following appointments,
seconded by Commissioner Pemble. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion approved.:
- Secretary – Maass
- Assistant Treasurer – Eitemiller
- Legal Counsel – Land and McDowell Poehler
B. Resolution #2023-01: Authorization of Banking Signatories
Director Hinzman introduced the resolution designating the newly appointed
Commissioners as Bank Signatories.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by
Commissioner Johnson. Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. 2022 Economic Development Year End Report
Maass provided a summary of 2022 accomplishments: Incentive Program Updates,
Development Projects, Industrial Land Sales, and Downtown Land Use Study
Implementation.
B. HEDRA 2021/2022 Strategic Plan Review
Maass provided a summary of the two-year strategic plan. Commissioners gave
kudos to Hinzman and Maass for their hard work on the HEDRA 2021/2022
Strategic Plan. Maass expressed his appreciation to HCTV for their assistance in
creating video footage.
C. Rokos Advisors Update – Shovel Ready Development Site
Maass provided an update on the ongoing efforts of marketing the City’s Shovel
Ready development site.
D. Development Update
Hinzman provided an update on current developments. Commissioners asked for
additional updates on the Siewert project.
VI. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Goblirsch made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Pemble. Motion passed 7-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 9, 2023
Respectively Submitted:
Emily King