HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-10-11 HEDRA MinutesHastings Economic Development and
Redevelopment Authority
6:00 pm Hastings City Hall
Minutes of March10,2011
HEDRA CommissionersDennis Peine,Pam Holzem, Ron Toppin, and Kurt Keena, present
Staff present: Community Development Director John Hinzman.
Q:
UORUM
A quorum was establishedand the meeting was called to order, by Chair Toppinat 6pm with four
members present.
I. M
INUTES
Commissioner Keenamotioned to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2011
meeting, Commissioner Holzemseconded the motion.
Motion approved 4-0
III.B
ILLS
Commissioner Keenamoved to pay the bills. Commissioner Peineseconded
the motion.
Motion Passed 4-0
IV.B
USINESS
A.Minnesota Main Street Program
The City has been selected to participate as a “Designated Member” in the
Minnesota Main Street Program. “Designated Member” status involves significant
participation among downtown stakeholders. In all, the program would require a
commitment of 15-20 people volunteering 5-15 hours per month. The City would pay
a $1,000 membership fee and have access to free training and $7,800 of technical
assistance by outside consultants and specialists.It does not appear that the City
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deadline for program start-up. Staff recommends
would be able to meet the May 1
joining Main Street as an “Associate Member” and continue to determine interest
over the next year.
Commissioner Holzem motioned to decline the offer to become a “Designated Member”
of Minnesota Main Street, but joint as an “Associate Member”; secondedby
Commissioner Keena
Motion approved 4-0
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IV.R&I
EPORTSNFORMATION
A.Hudson Update
Staff provided an update of Hudson activities. An open house for the re-use study of
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Hudson will take place April 5at 6pm at City Hall. City Staff continues tomeet
regarding future maintenance obligations for the building.
HEDRA discussed establishing a walking tour of Hudson in the next month or so.
There was a desire to invite the City Council and other involved Commissions
(Heritage Preservation, Planning, and Parks). Staff will establish a date and send out
invitations.
B.TH 61 Bridge Update
Staff provided an update on TH 61 bridge activities.
C.Marketing Update
Staff provided an update on Himle Horner Marketing activities including a follow-up
discussion guide from Himle Horner distributed in a separate email after delivery of the
HEDRA packet. The Discussion Guide seeks input on goals and successes, business
environment, and community.
HEDRA discussed the follow-up guide in general and concluded and preferred for
members to submit answers to Shannon Rausch individually over the next week or
two.
D. Commissioner Vacancy
Two applications have been received for the HEDRA Commissioner Vacancy.
HEDRA discussed whether notification should be extended. HEDRA opted to move
ahead with interviewing the two applicants with Commissioners Elling Schultz, Holzem,
and Peine being part of the interview team.
E.Hard Wired Alarm RFP
Staff provided an update on the Hard Wired Alarm RFP. The RFP iscomplete and
awaiting confirmation of funding availability through CDBG.
Community Development Annual Report
F.
Staff provided a recap of the Community Development Annual Report highlighting
HEDRA activities in 2010.
G. HEDRA Roles and Goals
HEDRA optedto schedule a special meeting to review goals and objectives. The
meeting could be held in place of a regular meeting, or scheduled in between regular
meetings. A June date is tentatively planned.
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H.
LEA ARKET
Fred Weiss, Operator of a flea market formerly held at the Point asked HEDRA about
any interest in hosting a flea market on HEDRA owned property in 2011.
HEDRA discussed the issue and directed Mr. Weiss to work with City Staff to develop
a concept layout plan taking into consideration parking, electricity and insurance.
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I.April 14Meeting Changed to April 21
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HEDRA rescheduled the April 14Meeting to April 21.Starting time will remain
6:00pm.
A:
DJOURNMENT
Commissioner Peinemoved to adjourn at 6:40 p.m., Commissioner Keenaseconded.
Motion Passed 6-0
Thursday,April 21, 2011
Next meeting is scheduled for at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.
John Hinzman
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