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HASTINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Hastings Economic Development and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota met in a regular meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00
p.m. via Zoom video conference.
HEDRA Commissioners Present: Sullivan (arrived 6:02), Peine (departed 6:20), Fox,
Sinclair, Goblirsch, Balsanek, and Vaughan.
HEDRA Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director John Hinzman
City Administrator Dan Wietecha
I. Quorum
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by Vice President
Peine at 6:00 PM with six members present.
II. Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Vaughan to approve the minutes from the August 13, 2020
Regular Meeting and August 27, 2020 Workshop Meeting as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Fox. Roll call vote: Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
President Sullivan arrived at 6:02 and presided over the remaining of the meeting.
III. Bills
Hinzman summarized the bills. Commissioner Goblirsch motioned to approve as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Vaughan. Roll call vote: Ayes 7; Nays 0. Motion
approved.
IV. Business
A. Authorize Signature: Preliminary Development Agreement - Spades - Block 1
Director Hinzman provided a summary of the request.
Commissioner Vaughan asked for clarification on how the future sales price
would be determined. Director Hinzman stated the price would be part of a
Final Purchase Agreement and determined by the end of the Preliminary
Development Agreement.
Commissioner Peine asked if Spades had agreed to the timeframe for certain
deliverable items within the agreement. Director Hinzman stated Spades has
reviewed the document and agreed.
Commissioner Balsanek motioned to authorize signature of the agreement as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Peine. Roll call vote: Ayes 7; Nays 0.
Motion approved.
Commissioner Peine departed the meeting at 6:20.
B. Discuss Potential Industrial Park Sale - Simply Secure Storage - Smurawa
Director Hinzman summarized the request of Simply Secure Storage to
purchase another property within the Hastings Industrial Park from the City to
develop business storage units. Simply Storage is completing construction of a
mini storage facility on property purchased from City south of the proposed site.
Commissioner were asked to discuss whether the proposed sale is consistent
with the goals for development within the Industrial Park and if they would
consider a future agreement to sell the property.
Commissioner Balsanek asked if climate controlled storage would be provided.
Chad Smurawa of Simply Secure Storage stated it would not be provided in the
first phase, but may be considered for future phases.
Commissioner Sinclair asked for clarification on the number of units and rents.
Mr. Smurawa stated the development would be constructed over three phases in
about 1.25 years, similar to the existing development. There are five business
storage units in the existing facility.
Commissioner Vaughan stated he can support a future sale for this use, but
would like to see greater job growth in future land sales within the park.
Commissioner Goblirsch stated he can support the project; it can assist with
small business growth by providing needed storage to growing businesses.
Commissioner Sinclair echoed Commissioner Goblirsch’s comments.
Director Hinzman reaffirmed there was no formal action necessary and would
work with Mr. Smurawa to move the project forward based on the discussion.
C. Authorize Signature: Subrecipient Agreement - United Way of Hastings
Director Hinzman and Administrator Wietecha provided a summary of this and
the two other subsequent agreements for use of federal CARES funds to assist
non-profit entities and businesses.
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to authorize signature of the agreement as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Balsanek. Roll call vote: Ayes 6; Nays 0.
Motion approved.
D. Authorize Signature: Subrecipient Agreement - Non-Profit Relief Program
Commissioner Balsanek motioned to authorize signature of the agreement as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Goblirsch. Roll call vote: Ayes 6; Nays
0. Motion approved.
E. Authorize Signature: Future Subrecipient Agreements - Dakota Small
Business Relief
Commissioner Sinclair motioned to authorize signature of the agreement as presented,
seconded by Commissioner Fox. Roll call vote: Ayes 6; Nays 0. Motion approved.
V. Reports and Information
A. CARES Funding
Director Hinzman referred Commissioners to the packet for any questions.
B. Commercial Vacancy
Director Hinzman provided information on new business activity
C. Development Update
Director Hinzman provided a recap of a number of new applications for new
residential development.
D. Economic Development Coordinator
Director Hinzman stated an offer for employment has been accepted by Eric
Maass and he will be present at the next HEDRA Meeting.
VI. Adjourn
Commissioner Vaughan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m., seconded by
Commissioner Goblirsch. Roll call vote. Motion passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned.
Next Meeting: November 12, 2020 - 6pm
Respectively Submitted:
John Hinzman