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Redevelopment Authority
6:00 pm Hastings City Hall
Minutes of November 9, 2011
HEDRA CommissionersPresent:Dennis Peine,Pam Holzem, Michael Kelley,Ron Toppin, and
Danna Elling Schultz
HEDRA Commissioners Absent:Kurt KeenaandTony Alongi
Staff present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
Q:
UORUM
A quorum was establishedand the meeting was called to order, by Chair Toppinat 6pm with five
members present.
I. M
INUTES
Commissioner Holzemmotioned to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2011
meetings, Commissioner Kelleyseconded the motion.
Motion approved 5-0
III.B
ILLS
Commissioner Kelleymoved to pay the bills. Commissioner Peineseconded the motion.
Motion Passed 5-0
IV.B
USINESS
A.Hastings Marketing Plan – Himle Horner
Director Hinzman requested that action be delayed to allow for further detail to be
developed. The item will likely be brought forward at the December meeting.
V.
R&I
EPORTSNFORMATION
A. Hudson Building Reuse Study Presentation
Director Hinzman introduced the item.The Study is an important first step to evaluate
development scenarios on the Hudson site and will assist in guiding future decisions
including potential demolition of the building.
Will Stark of Stark Preservation Planning presented the study which included n
extensive investigationof the Hudson Building to evaluate its potential for adaptive
reuse. The Study Team concluded the building could be reused and offered three
development scenarios entailing a variety of uses including hotel, office, restaurant,
residential, and banquet facilityuses.
B. Status Report: Hudson Property
Director Hinzman presented a status report on the Hudson property including
maintenance issues, environmental review, the reuse plan, and redevelopment issues.
C.Red Rock Parking Lot Concept Plan
Director Hinzman presented a concept plan for the development of a 100 space
commuter parking lot on Block 16. The parking lot is scheduled for construction in Fall,
2012.
A:
DJOURNMENT
Commissioner Peinemoved to adjourn at 6:56pm, Commissioner Holzemseconded.
Motion Passed 5 - 0
December 8, 2011
Next meeting is scheduled forat 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.
John Hinzman, Recording Secretary