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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, May 4, 2023, at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Johnson, Anderson, Goblirsch, Fox, and Pemble
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Horsch and Carter
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
I. Quorum
A quorum was established, and the meeting was called to order by Vice President
Johnson at 6:00 PM with five members present.
II. Minutes
Commissioner Fox motioned to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of March 9,
2023, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Pemble.
Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve the minutes from the special meeting of
March 16, 2023, as presented, seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills for March and April. Motion made by Commissioner Fox
and seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch to approve the bills as presented. Ayes 5; Nays 0.
Motion approved.
IV. Business
A. Review Potential Sale of Property – 3000 Lightbourn Court
Hinzman provided a summary of the request of Gregg Lowe to purchase a
one-acre property located at 3000 Lightbourn Court to construct a 6,000 s.f.
building to house an automobile repair facility and space for storage.
Commissioners discussed their preference for leasing additional space within
the building for other businesses (instead of storage) and to limit the number
of items stored outside. Commissioners were supportive of the sale and staff
will proceed in drafting a purchase agreement for action in the future.
B. Resolution #2023-06 Authorize Signature of Lease Agreement – 418
Vermillion St
Hinzman provided a summary of the action which establishes a lease agreement
between HEDRA and the current building owner to continue to lease the building for
a period of two years consistent with the Purchase Agreement.
Commissioner Anderson made the motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Commissioner Fox. Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
C. Authorize Signature: Agreement for Investigative Analysis – Block 28
TIF
Hinzman provided a summary of the request to execute a contract with LHB
Corporation to complete certain items necessary for future establishment of a tax
increment finance (TIF) district including a visual review of interior and exterior of
buildings to determine existing conditions and to decide of buildings being
“structurally substandard”.
Commissioner Fox made the motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Commissioner Goblirsch. Ayes 5; Nays 0. Motion approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. Open To Business – 2023 Quarter 1 Report
Hinzman provided a summary of the report noting 11 meetings were conducted
during the first quarter as well as issuance of a gap loan.
B. Economic Development Coordinator
Hinzman reported that interviews for the position will take place on May 9th.
C. Development Updates:
Hinzman provided an update on current developments.
II. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Pemble made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:21 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Respectively Submitted: John Hinzman