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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, February 9, 2023 at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Anderson, Horsch, Johnson, Fox, and Pemble
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Goblirsch and Carter
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 Horsch
at 6:00 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Fox motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of January
12, 2023 as presented, seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills. Motion made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by
Commissioner Pemble to approve the bills as presented. Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Adopt Resolution #2023-02 Approving Façade Improvement Grant for
411 Vermillion Street
Maass introduced the first 2023 façade improvement grant. The application
was submitted for 411 Vermillion Street which is the location of Jeannie
Tribe Photography. The proposed project would involve the replacement of
the exterior door, with $1,738.88 available for grant funding.
Commissioner Fox motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by Commissioner
Anderson. Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
B. Rokos Advisors Marketing Update
Maass introduced representatives from Rokos to provide an update on market
activity as well as outreach efforts specific to the 50+ acre development site. Maass
clarified the purpose of certifying the 50 acres as shovel ready; adding the
contiguous ±24 acres have not been certified.
C. 2023/2024 HEDRA Strategic Plan
Maass provided an overview of the work session seeking input from
Commissioners on projects, programs, or initiatives to be included in the 2023/2024
HEDRA Strategic Plan. Following the work session, staff will distill those ideas
into a draft strategic plan for review and potential adoption at the March 9, 2023
HEDRA meeting.
V. Reports and Information
A. 2022 Open to Business Year End Report
Maass provided a review of the program conducted by the Metropolitan Consortium
of Community Developers (MCCD), Open to Business Program. MCCD provided
business consulting to a total of 12 Hastings businesses and 9 Hastings residents in
2022. Maass reviewed the businesses served through the program in 2022, sharing a
total of $165,000 of financing was provided for projects in Hastings. Maass
indicated those funds supported renovations at Spiral Foods Coop and Katy
Lindberg Insurance.
B. Development Updates
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
VI. Closed Door Session – Review Potential Purchase of Property
Commissioner Pemble made a motion to close the meeting pursuant to Minn. Stat.
13D.05, subd. 3(c) to determine the offer for purchase of property located on Block
28, Town of Hastings, seconded by Commissioner Fox. Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion
approved.
Commissioner Johnson made a motion to exit the closed-door meeting pursuant to
Minn. Stat. 13D.05, subd. 3(c) to determine the offer for purchase of property located
on Block 28, Town of Hastings, seconded by Commissioner Fox. Ayes 5; Nays 0.
Motion approved.
VII. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Pemble made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Johnson. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Respectively Submitted:
Emily King