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Commissioner Keenan seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. B. Authorize Signature - Met Council Grant Agreement Amendment - Block 16 Metropolitan Council has agreed to extend the grant agreement to fund construction of the Block 16 Red Rock Commuter Parking lot until December 31, 2012. The Commission is asked to Authorize Signature of the 1st Amendment to the Grant Agreement. Commissioner Keena motioned to approve Authorization of Signature of Agreement. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. V. R&I EPORTSNFORMATION A. Hudson redevelopment - Reuse Plan Discussion The Commission discussed the recent findings of the Hudson Reuse Study conducted by Stark Preservation. The Commission agrees that before anything can be done with the Hudson site the market needs to be tested for variables and feasibility. Also the Commission suggested that the Heart of Hastings plan be reexamined and determine what the Community “wants”to do and what the “vision” isfor the site. The Commission also understands, and wants the public to understand, that most importantly everyone needs to bepatientwith this project. This is a huge site and a great opportunity for the community. HEDRA doesn’t wantto just rush into things unprepared. HEDRA agreed that the first step most likely will be for the Commission toconsider demolishingthe 1974 portion of the facility soonerrather than later based on the understanding that this portion of the building holds no historic value or other value to the site.A benefit of demolishing the 1974 addition nowwould be that the site could then bepreparedto “show off”during any event surrounding the construction of the new bridge. The Commissioners also agreed that holdingonto the 1946 addition fornow and not making any decision on keeping or demolishing it until a developer is on board would be in the projects best interest. This way the developer is the one thatismakingthe decisionsbased on actual market tests and feasibility studies. The Commissioners agreed that HEDRAand the City brought the property into public ownership so that more funding opportunities would be available. HEDRA Chair Toppin suggested the Commissionschedule a workshop in mid- February to discuss Hudson concepts as well as next steps with the marketing plan. B. Hudson - Environmental Update Everything is on track to be ready for spring environmental grant deadlines.