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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, June 15, 2023, at 6:00
p.m. at Hastings City Hall.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Johnson, Anderson, Horsch and Carter and Pemble
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: Fox, Goblirsch
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman & Economic Development
Coordinator Alex Menke
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
Minutes approved as presented
III. Bills
Bills approved as presented
IV. Business
A. Resolution 2023-07 – Authorizing individuals as Bank Signatures
• Modification to substitute Alex Menke as Secretary of HEDRA
• Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Carter.
Resolution passes.
B. 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 $2.15/sq. ft. at 1 acre in the
Hastings Industrial Park is $93, 654 for 3000 Lightbourn Court.
Chair Horsch opened a Public Hearing at 6:10 PM
Chair Horsch closed the Public Hearing at 6:11 PM
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. Mr. Lowe shared his plans to lease out 2400 square
feet of the building for other purposes. Commissioners were supportive of the
sale.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson.
V. Reports and Information
A. Annual Report of Community Development & Economic Development
Activities through HEDRA
Hinzman provided a summary of the report noting growth of apartment and assisted
living complexes. Target left and Fleet Farm replaced building. Housing permits on
the rise, lots still available. Success with Façade Improvement Grant and success
with Open to Business program. Hastings Theatre sold to Meridian Real Estate
Holdings LLC, still unknown what future plans are Green Mill closing in
Schoolhouse Square. KFC is under construction.
Commissioners are pleased with annual report and efforts to expand apartments and
economic development.
II. Adjourn
A. Commissioner Anderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m.,
seconded by Commissioner Carter. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: Thursday, July 10, 2023
Respectively Submitted: Madelyn Swanson