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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEDRA 07-09-09 MinutesHastings EDRA Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority 6:00 p.m. Hastings City Hall Minutes of July 9, 2009 I. Called to order 6:5 HEDRA Commissioners Bob Hollenbeck, Ron Toppin, Kurt Keena, Anthony Alongi, Danna Elling Schultz present. Commissioner Pam Holzem and Dennis Martodam absent Staff present: Hastings EDRA Director John Grossman, Planning Director John Hinzman, and Community Relations Specialist Shannon Rausch, Vice Chair Hollenbeck called the meeting to order at 6:05pm II. Approval of Minutes Minutes from the June 11, 2009 meeting were presented, Commissioner Toppin moved to approve the minutes with no changes. Alongi seconded the motion; Motion passed 4-0 III. Bills Commissioner Keena moved to pay the bills. Toppin seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 IV. Business A. Commissioner Alongi motioned to call a Special Meeting for Thursday, August 6, 2009 from 1-4 pm at City Hall. Toppin seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0 B. 2010 Budget. A draft budget was enclosed in for review and discussion. This budget will combines the former HRA and EDC into one EDRA budget. HRA levy funds and EDA levy funds will still be kept separate within the budget by using the different account numbers to track revenues and expenditures. The 2010 budget could be the first time an EDA levy is used. If approved it would be in the amount of $100,000 and would be used for commercial development. C. Review Industrial Park Improvements -Expansion of Pond and Temporary Staging Area The Engineering Department proposes the following actions related to the Industrial Park Improvements project 1. Excavation of the Industrial Park Ponding Basin An alternate bid item has been incorporated into the Industrial Park Area Improvements project bid request, which calls for the excavation of a portion of the Industrial Park ponding basin (between Spiral Boulevard and 31st Street and east of Enterprise Avenue) to use this material for construction within the project as a cost saving factor. In the event that the pricing is advantageous for the City to pursue this alternative, The pond excavation would result in grading into Lots 2 & 3 of Block 2, of the Industrial Park 7th Addition. The amount of material taken Hastings EDRA: 07/09/09 from these lots and grading to match the contours of the existing pond would result in their sizes of their buildable areas being reduced each to approximately 2.5 acres. 2. The Engineering Department is proposing to allow the Contractor for the Industrial Park Improvements project to utilize Lot 1, Block 2 of the Industrial Park 7th Addition as a staging and storage area during the project. (i.e. corner of Spiral Boulevard and Enterprise Avenue.) Materials and equipment would be parked on this property throughout the reconstruction process, and the Contractor would be required to restore the property to its original or better condition prior to the contract being closed out. V. Reports and information A. Industrial Park Update 1. Red Wing Dental Arts. Red Wing Dental Arts has submitted an updated concept plan for staff review. The plans appear to meet zoning requirements. Red Wing will need to submit final site plans to the Planning Commission, and final land credit application to EDRA. B. Vermillion Area Update 1. P&L (Ed Peterson Property). Mr. Peterson continues to meet with potential retail tenants. Ehlers provided a financial analysis update of the project which showed that if he can demo and rehab some buildings and build a new building facing Vermillion Street, tax increment could help with demolition, grading, parking and entrances. Mr. Peterson is considering the options. 2. 23ftl Street Study. City Staff met with SEH to review preliminary concepts for the 23ro Street intersection and frontage roads. They have determined at this time that the intersection does not meet the necessary warrants for Mn/DOT to put in a stop light. Even when they looked at shutting off other streets to increase volumes, they were unable to get the traffic counts high enough. At this time the study has been halted. Of the $40,000 budgeted, $28,000 has been spent, and possibly an additional $3,000 if left to be billed. C. Downtown Project Area 1. Hudson Manufacturing Company. Staff has met with consultants Bob Kilgore and Dan Wilson. Hudson's manager, Wayne Beissel, visited the Intek property on 10l" Street with Kilgore. Wilson viewed Hudson's equipment in preparation of a relocation estimate. Mn/DOT's offer to Hudson for right of way and damages is unknown and may not be until August. Kilgore and Wilson will be completing their reports in July. The next step will be an EDRA appraisal of the Hudson property not needed for the new bridge. Staff will be consulting with Ehlers on the feasibility of financing this project as the new information comes in. If feasibility becomes questionable, commissioners will be informed and a special meeting may be needed to consider the options. 2. Xcel space. Xcel has let us know they are planning to tear down the small building behind the Mississippi Belle where a lineman, repair truck and some storage are based. Tom Montgomery raised the possibility of leasing Xcel space in the former UBC building at 412 4l" Street. This would be less obtrusive than placing a trailer office on Xcel substation property on Highway 55. EDRA owns and leases the building to the City for vehicle storage. Staff talked with Xcel about leasing space for a lineman and repair truck and some storage recently. We proposed a 3 year term, $3,000 per year, and 90 day termination notice. They prefer 5 years and a longer notice period. If they are interested, this would probably Hastings EDRA: 07/09/09 2 be structured as a sublease from the City, with EDRA permission. The Xcel rent would pass through to the EDRA. Xcel is considering their options. D. Bridle Update - Mn/DOT is expected to make its bridge selection on July 15l". The Project Advisory Committee and Visual Quality Team will meet in late July to tailor recommendations to the chosen bridge type. It does not appear that Mn/DOT has made an offer to Hudson for damage; this may not come until August. The City Council will review maintenance agreement and municipal consent in September. VI. Adjournment: Commissioner Toppin moved to adjourn at 7:00 p. m., Commissioner Elling Schultz seconded; Motion passed 5-0 Next meetings are scheduled for; Special meeting August 6, 2009 from 1 - 4pm at City Hall Regular meeting August 13, 2009 at 6:OOpm in the Council Chambers. Shannon M. Rausch, EDRA Secretary Hastings EDRA: 07/09/09 3