HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. Agenda Notes - 2023.3.9HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
March 9, 2023 - 6:00 pm.
HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. Quorum
II. Minutes
Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the February 9th, 2023 regular
meeting, closed meeting, and workshop meeting for your review and approval.
III. Bills
February Bills
Stantec Consulting Services $2,500.00 Confluence – Environmental – Wood Sealing
Facebook $65.00 Marketing – Restaurant Week
Please see attached general ledger detail for further information.
IV. Business
A. Adopt 2023/2024 HEDRA Strategic Plan
Staff has compiled a draft strategic plan matrix based upon Commissioner feedback during
HEDRA’s February 9th workshop. Staff has prepared a Strategic Plan matrix based upon that
feedback which includes five key categories each of which have specific tasks, budget
allocation and timeline for completion. That matrix is attached to this report for reference. As
a summary, the five key categories include the following:
1. Development of underutilized sites
2. Maintain aging/naturally occurring affordable housing stock
3. Community investments & awareness
4. Assessment of the City’s entitlement process
5. Business Retention and Expansion
Action: Motion to adopt 2023/24 HEDRA Strategic Plan
B. Resolution #2023-03 Approving Purchase and Acquisition of PID’s 19-32150-28-087,
19-32150-28-086 and 19-32150-28-080
Staff has been in negotiations with Twelve Thirteen Properties, LLC for acquisition of three
properties it owns on Block 28. Potential acquisition would include PID’s 19-32150-28-087,
19-32150-28-086, and 19-32150-28-080.
The actual purchase agreement will be sent to HEDRA under separate attachment as Staff was
still in discussions with the current owner at the time of packet publishing.
V. Reports and Information
A. Development Update
New Information:
Bimi Thai – This new restaurant offering Thai food has officially opened its doors as of
February 22nd. The restaurant is located at 1840 Vermillion Street.
Walden at Hastings - Best Property Annexation - Redwing Blvd - Land Equity proposes
a residential development containing approximately 450 housing units near TH 316 and
Michael Avenue. Housing would include single family, twin home, townhome, apartment
and senior housing. Many, if not all of the units would be rented. The Planning
Commissioner reviewed the Concept Plan on February 27th and the City Council will
consider the annexation request on March 6th.
Lake Isabelle Flats (NJS Stencil Apartment) – Framing is commencing for the 89 unit
apartment building near 3rd and Bailey
Therapy OPS – Foundation construction has commenced for the new 2,300sf therapy
building located at the northwest corner of Westview Drive and South Frontage Rd
(adjacent to Auto Zone).
315 Pine Street - Former Thorwood Inn - City staff has received architectural plans and
is awaiting completion of structural plans. A deadline of May 1st has been established for
all plans.
Previous Information:
Roosters Chicken – The final inspection has been scheduled with the building inspections
department and the business has recently begun posting to hire restaurant staff. Restaurant
opening is anticipated in March pending hiring of staff.
Vermillion Acres – Modular components of the building are nearing completion off site.
On site installation of components is likely to being in March for the 75 unit senior housing
facility near County Rd 47 and Riverwood Drive.
The Confluence – HVAC work and rough framing is nearly complete and has allowed our
environmental contractors to commence with final encapsulant touch ups per our original
contract. Confluence is actively hiring both hotel and restaurant staff.
Current 33 Apartments (Enclave) – Framing has commenced construction on the first
100 unit building and garages have been constructed to store materials. Project contains
two buildings with 211 total units near 33rd Street and Vermillion.
Scooter Rental – The City Council approved micromobility license applications from both
Bird Rides and Spin to operate 100 foot scooters each (200 total) within Hastings in 2023.
The number of scooters is substantially greater than last year and the staff will monitor the
scooter activity for any future council action in July.
KFC - Construction of the new KFC on the northwest corner of 18th and Vermillion
(former Erickson Freedom Gas Site) is now expected to commence in spring of 2023. The
developer has been progressing on City and State permitting.
Intek Plastics Expansion – City staff continue to coordinate with Intek Plastics and the
State of Minnesota DEED regarding MIF and JCF awards.
Tyler Street Landing Apartments (Luke Siewert) – 32 unit apartment building at 3rd and
Tyler Streets. HEDRA approved 2nd Amendment to Purchase agreement on December 8th
to eliminate requirement to demolish house by December 31, 2022. Dakota County has
extended the $250,000 Redevelopment Incentive Grant for the site.
Suite Living - Senior Housing – Construction is anticipated to begin in spring of 2023 of a
32 unit senior housing facility at the southeast corner of 33rd Street and Vermillion. The
one story project consists of both dependent and memory care units.
Heritage Ridge – Grading activities have commenced for the final addition of the 116 lot
single family residential development near General Sieben Drive and Northridge Drive.
United Heroes League - Outdoor Refrigerated Rink – City Council approved an Interim
Use Permit to construct an outdoor refrigerated rink along with temporary parking at their
15211 Ravenna Trail campus.
Villas at Pleasant – More permits have been submitted for construction and work
continues on the first model home at the 32 unit subdivision near Northridge and Pleasant.
VI. Closed Door Session - Review Potential Purchase of Property
Staff seeks a motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c) to
determine the offer for the purchase of properties located on Block 28, Town of Hastings.
ATTACHMENTS
• Minutes – February 9th, 2023 Regular Meeting
• Minutes – February 9th, 2023 Closed Door Meeting
• Bills - February, 2023
• HEDRA 2023/2024 Strategic Plan
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 13, 2023