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City Council
Special Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2010
The City Council of the City of Hastings, ]Minnesota met in a special meeting on
Monday, June 21, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the Volunteer Room at the Hastings City Hall, 101
East 4' Street, Hastings, Minnesota.
Members Present: Mayor Hicks, City Councilmembers Balsanek, Alongi, Hollenbeck,
Nelson Schultz, and Slavik
Staff Present: City Administrator Dave Osberg
City Attorney Dan Fluegel
Assistant City Administrator Melanie Mesko Lee
Conununity Development Director John Hinman
Finance Director Char Stark
Hudson Property Acquisition Project
Osberg provided a update of the project to date, which includes purchase of
Hudson and relocating the business to the former Intek site on Progress Drive.
Jessica Cook, Ehlers & Associates discussed financing opportunities. She noted
that HEDRA would be the financing agency. There was note that this would have a
significant impact on the HEDRA levy. There was some discussion about future use of
the property; it was noted that has not yet been finalized. It was noted that it is a goal to
maintain Hudson as a business member of the community, and the corresponding jobs
associated with Hudson. There was brief discussion over the project timeline, which is
still fluid at this time.
Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to
support the project and directing HEDRA and City staff to continue to meet and negotiate
as necessary with Hudson Manufacturing in effort to acquire the Hudson facility and thus
allowing the Hudson facility to relocate into the vacated Intek facility.
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
Adjournment
Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to adjourn
the meeting at 6:32 p.m-
7 Ayes; Nays, none.
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Paul J. hick/
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee T
City Clerk