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great gifts at ... " " stay at ... " etc. or a flyer /brochure that would include all locally <br />owned businesses and restaurants, etc. that can be picked up or handed out by all <br />businesses. <br />Next meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2010 at 7:30 am. <br />We also learned that within the RFP for the new Bridge MnDOT is requesting that the firm <br />who is awarded the contract has their own designated staff person working as a business <br />liaison with Hastings businesses to help in any way possible, including marketing /promoting <br />the businesses. This may be a good resource to partner with as we move forward with our <br />Marketing efforts. <br />E. Mann Property /23rd Street Update <br />Community Development Director Hinzman has contacted Dennis Mann about his interest <br />in selling his vacant parcel on the 2300 block of Vermillion Street. (next to Gahnz Furniture) <br />Mr. Mann appears to be interested but will be out of town until March 15th. The City will <br />meet with him when he returns. <br />John Hinzman has also been in contact with property owners along the east side of <br />Vermillion Street between Gahnz Furniture and the Regency Inn to get their feedback on <br />potential traffic changes and how they would affect future plans. <br />Commissioner Elling Schultz recommended that the Commission consider partnering with <br />Treasure Island to purchase land, fund traffic related improvements, etc. <br />F. Red Rock Corridor Updates: <br />Nothing new really to Report. <br />Washington County has made an offer to purchase the old Knox location in Newport for the <br />site of the parking lot there. <br />G. Commercial /Industrial Vacancy Update <br />For the past five years staff have been tracking the Commercial and Industrial availability <br />throughout town. This report is done quarterly and can be found on the City's Website. <br />A few items of note from the most resent study include: The Dust Jacket (bookstore on 2nd <br />Street) is moving into the former consignment shop at 401 Vermillion Street. A few more <br />vacancies have occurred downtown with the closing of Hastings Sewing Center (208 Sibley <br />St), Fast Eddie's RD warehouse, (200 East 2 nd Street) and Fresh Fruit (219 Sibley St). <br />ADJOURNMENT: <br />Commissioner Holzem moved to adjourn at 6:50 p.m., Commissioner Keena seconded. <br />Motion Passed 5 -0 <br />Next meeting is scheduled for TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2010 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers. <br />Shannon M. Rausch, <br />EDRA Secretary <br />Hastings EDRA: 2/11/10 3 <br />