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Home My WebLink AboutI.A - Agenda NotesHASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY July 13, 2023 - 6:00 pm. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Quorum II. Minutes Please see the attached HEDRA Meeting minutes from the June 15th Regular Meeting for your review and approval. III. Bills Please see attached general ledger detail for further information. IV. Business A. Resolution No. 2023-09 – Approve Façade Improvement Program (FIP) Grant for Improvements at – Busted Nut (118 2nd St E) HEDRA has received an application from Tatia and Phil Nelson which own the property at 118 2nd Street E. The full scope includes the following: Pressure Washing/Site Prep: $1,200.00 Service proposed to be completed by JS Schiller Enterprises - Remove existing paint and pressure wash Decorative Trim Replacement: $1,600.00 Service proposed to be completed by Neumann Companies LLC - Measure existing trim to determine replacements - Create and paint replacement trim boards - Install replacement trim boards Building Painting: $8,000.00 Service proposed to be completed by Michael Wojahn Painting LLC - Perform site/surface preparation through scaping, caulking, and sanding - Apply primer to any needed locations - Apply two coats of paint to the building Action: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-09 approving a façade improvement program grant award to Tatia and Phil Nelson for paintings the exterior of 118 2nd Street E in the amount of $4,533.00. B. Resolution No. 2023-10 – Authorize Signature of the 3rd Amendment to Purchase Agreement – River City Investments, LLC (Siewert Apartments) The Developer has completed the architectural plans, civil engineering plans, soil tests, landscape design, energy design, surveying, and preliminary title work. The properties are ready for demolition and work as soon as the Purchase Agreement can be executed. Unfortunately, the bids came back unfavorably and the Developer intends to rebid the project late fall/early winter for construction to begin in early spring 2024. The current development contract required that the Developer close on the property by August 1, 2023. It is not in the best interest of HEDRA to relinquish control of the property until construction of the apartment project is imminent Staff is proposing a revised closing date of on or before August 1, 2024. The HEDRA owned parcel to be acquired by the Developer is not a viable redevelopment site on its own and as such, Staff is not concerned with tying up the property for an extended period of time while the Developer works to rebid the project in an effort to reduce cost. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-10 Approving 3rd Amendment to the Development Contract between River City Investments, LLC and HEDRA. C. Resolution No. 2023-11 – Approve Façade Improvement Program (FIP) Grant for Improvements at – 117 2nd St E HEDRA has received an application from Beth Warner who owns the properties at 117 2nd Street E. The full scope includes the following: - Remove roof and remove debris from premises - Furnish and install ½” plywood to the existing insulation - Adhere new 60 mil rubber roofing - Install new pipe flashings and details - Install color clad sheet metal to the east side of the building - Reuse existing sheet metal on the north and west sides of the building The scope of services is proposed to be completed by Neumann Companies LLC, The project has eligible costs totaling $15,465; Under the program, the maximum grant award is $5,000 based on matching funds of $2 of private investment for every $1 of grant funding. Action: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-11 approving a façade improvement program grant award to Beth Warner for a roof removal and replacement of the rear rubber roof at 117 2nd Street E in the amount of $5,000.00. V. Reports and Information A. 2024 Budget – Please see the attached budget priorities for 2024: B. Rokos Contract Our contract with Rokos Advisors to market Industrial Park land is set to expire on July 31st. Our main contact, Ra’eesa Motala is starting her own firm and we plan to contract with her with HEDRA action in August. C. Development Updates New Information: The Confluence – Work is nearing completion. It appears opening will occur in August. 418 Vermillion Street – Dicks Barber – HEDRA purchased the property on May 30th. A two-year lease has been executed to allow operation of the existing tenants. A blight study is being conducted to determine TIF eligibility and we are reviewing a contract for potential payments to tenants. 315 Pine Street - Thorwood – Planning Commission will review a Special Use Permit for use of the first floor area for a 25-30 person meeting space. Plans for structural engineering are being reviewed and work continues. Shephard of the Valley - Townhomes – Staff has reviewed concept plans for approximately 15 townhome units east of Shepard of the Valley Church located near 4th Street and Whispering Lane. The Planning Commission will review a minor subdivision to split the church land from the development site at the July 10th Meeting. Ries Addition – Consists of a two lot rural subdivision located at Spiral Blvd and Glendale Road. Both lots are 10 acres and would not contain urban services. Planning Commission will review on July 10th. South Oaks 4th Addition – Plans for the development of the 33-unit single family housing development have been submitted southwest of 31st Street and Century Drive. Planning Commission will likely review in late July. Regina Assisted Living Addition – Regina plans to reconfigure a parking lot due to interior renovations at their 1008 1st Street W building. City Council approved on June 26th. Dakota County Law Enforcement Addition – Plans for a 13,000 s.f. Integrative Health Unit have been submitted. City Council approved on June 26th. 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. HEDRA review of proposed extension to be considered at the July 13th HEDRA Meeting. 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. City Council will review a one year extension on the final phase of the project at the July 17th meeting. Previous Information: Hastings Theater – 1313-1325 South Frontage Rd – Hastings Theatre has closed, and the property has been sold to Meridian Real Estate Holdings LLC. Staff is unsure of development plans. Green Mill – 909 Vermillion Street – Camegaran LLC’s franchise agreement with Green Mill will discontinue and the restaurant will be closing at the end of June. The owner will be seeking another restaurant for the space. KFC – Construction has commenced on the new KFC on the northwest corner of 18th and Vermillion (former Erickson Freedom Gas Site). Lake Isabelle Flats (NJS Stencil Apartment) – Exterior framing is complete, and work is commencing on interior units for the 89-unit apartment building at 3rd and Bailey. A Fall 2023 opening is planned. Current 33 Apartments – Exterior framing is complete, and work is commencing on interior units for the 105-unit apartment building at 33rd and Vermillion. United Heroes League - Outdoor Refrigerated Rink – Plans have been submitted for the rink. City Council approved an Interim Use Permit to construct an outdoor refrigerated rink along with temporary parking at their 15211 Ravenna Trail campus. Therapy OPS – Exterior framing is complete on the new 2,300sf therapy building located at the northwest corner of Westview Drive and South Frontage Rd (adjacent to Auto Zone). A summer opening is anticipated. 114 West 5th Street – As of April 27th, HEDRA is now the proud owner of the single- family house across from the fire station. Vermillion Acres – Modular components of the building have been delayed and may not be installed until Fall for the 75-unit senior housing facility near County Rd 47 and Riverwood Drive. Scooter Rental – Spin Scooters were deployed on April 17th. Staff will monitor the scooter activity for any future council action in July. 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 City Council approved the annexation of property on March 20th. The environmental reviews and traffic impact study is underway. Suite Living - Senior Housing – Construction is now anticipated during the fall of 2023 for the 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. 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. ATTACHMENTS  Minutes – June 15, 2023, Regular Meeting  Bills – June 2023  Resolution No. 2023-09 – Façade Improvement Program – Busted Nut (118 2nd St E)  Resolution No. 2023-10 – Authorize Signature of the 3rd Amendment to Purchase Agreement - River City Investments, LLC (Siewert Apartments)  Resolution No. 2023-11 – Façade Improvement Program – 117 2nd St E Next Meeting: Thursday, August 10, 2023