HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2011 MinutesHastings Economic Development and
Redevelopment Authority
6:00 pm Hastings City Hall
Minutes of October13, 2011
HEDRA CommissionersPresent:Dennis Peine,Pam Holzem, Michael Kelley,Kurt Keena, and
Danna Elling Schultz
HEDRA Commissioners Absent:Ron Toppin, andTony Alongi
Staff present: Community Development Director John Hinzmanand Community Relation Specialist
Shannon Rausch.
Q:
UORUM
A quorum was establishedand the meeting was called to order, by Vice Chair Peineat 6pm with
fourmembers present.
I. M
INUTES
Commissioner Keenamotioned to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2011
meetings, Commissioner Holzemseconded the motion.
Motion approved 4-0
Commissioner Elling Schultz arrived 6:04pm
III.
B
ILLS
Commissioner Keenamoved to pay the bills. Commissioner Kelleyseconded the motion.
Motion Passed 5-0
IV.B
USINESS
No Business Item were included on the agenda.
V.
R&I
EPORTSNFORMATION
A. Financial Report
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Community Development Director John Hinzman presented and reviewed the 2
Quarter Financial Report with the Commission.
B. Marketing Update
Community Relation Specialist Shannon Rausch informed the Commission that the
Marketing Consultant, Himle Horner Inc., continues to work on our Marketing Plan.
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Staff has beenin contact with HHI and hasprovidedthem with information, including
HEDRA’s roles and goalsto be incorporated into the plan. In the a recent conversation,
Himle Horner indicated that they would be getting the final draft of the plan to staff in
mid-October to review,and that thefinal plan will be presented to the Commission at
the November 10th meeting.
C.1101 Vermillion Street Demolition and Redevelopment
The property owner, Leonard Heilinger has opted to clear and demolish the structure
on his ownand is not requesting any assistance from HEDRA at this time. Demolition
should take place in the next couple of weeks. The site is likely too small to be
developed on its owntherefore the development of the property would most likely
include the city owned property to the north (former 11th Street) and/orpossiblythe
residential home to the south (north of the Dairy Queen).
D. Mixed Use Hard Wire Alarm Update
Work continues on the Al Blankenship’s buildings downtown.The Contractor remains
on schedule to complete the installation in all building in their allotted 9 months.
E. Hudson
Hudson has completely vacated the downtownbuilding. HEDRA has now assumed all
maintenance and utility responsibilities. The only materials remaining are inventory
belonging to Intek. Although Intek is no longer operating its shredding operation, it is
using the building for storage. Intek plans to continue storing the materials as long as it
is acceptable to HEDRA under the terms of our Post-Occupancy Lease Agreement.
City Staff is assessing the value of remaining materials\equipment within the building
for any salvage value. Materials integral to potential redevelopment would not be
affected at this time.
Bonestro has conducted its initial borings of the site. Lab analysis of results should be
available within the next week. Further borings may be necessary depending on the
analysis of results. Bonestro is still on track to submit the Response Action Plan for
Minnesota PCA approval by years end.
Hastings will be hosting a Technical Assistance to Brownfields Workshop on October
th
19from 8:00-4:00 at City Hall. County, State, and Federal officials will be on hand to
provide guidance on redevelopment of brownfield sites. The Workshop will include a
tour of the Hudson facility.
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The Reuse Report Public Presentationisscheduled for November 22at 6:00pm at
Hastings City Hall. More information will be provided closer to the meeting.
F. Elm Salon
Staff has been told that the parking lot for Elm Salon will be built in the next few weeks,
in conjunction with the parking lot next door for Carlson Financial
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G. Guardian Angles/Church/Sherman & Associates
The Church has given Sherman and Associates their 30 day notice. Not sure exactly
what will happen next, but will keep theCommission informed as more information is
learned.
Commissioner Elling Schultz asked to reschedule theNovember meeting from Thursday night to
Wednesday night. Commissioners agreedto this change in schedule.
A:
DJOURNMENT
Commissioner Keenamoved to adjourn at 6:15pm, Commissioner Holzemseconded.
Motion Passed 5 - 0
WEDNESDAY
,November 9, 2011
at 6:00pm in the Council
Next meeting is scheduled for
Chambers.
Shannon M. Rausch
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