HEDRA February 12 2026

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Reimbursement submission window policy changes

Parking lot and roof improvement guidelines

Red Rock parking lot ground lease termination

Taxbase Revitalization Account (TRA) grant for block 28 environmental investigation

Industrial park marketing and master plan strategies

2025 Community Development annual report

Pleasant Valley Farms annexation and development

Hastings Creamery demolition timeline

Sunset Hills subdivision application

Climate controlled storage special use permit

Areas of Interest (5)

City of Hastings faces 1500-unit housing gap according to recent market analysis.
Controversial residential proposal for industrial park site prompts call for formal master plan.
Hastings Creamery building set for potential city-compelled demolition by June 15th.
City secures $55,300 state grant for environmental remediation at Block 28.
New 375-home development project in Pleasant Valley Farms marks significant expansion.

Votes (3)

Approval of reimbursement policy changes with addendum for front-facing roofing and parking guidelines.

AdoptedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Not stated

Approval of Red Rock parking lot ground lease termination with Met Council.

AdoptedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner · Seconded by Commissioner

Authorization to sign TRA grant agreement for block 28.

AdoptedUnanimous

Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated

Notable Quotes (1)

Our housing lot inventory right now is getting depleted. However, when we look on the horizon here, we've got a couple of large projects.
— John

Housing inventoryPresenting the annual report.

People (2)

AlexStaff/Planner

Manages environmental grant and industrial park leads

1 quote

“The nice thing with this is the funds we spent on the phase one which was covered by the Dakota County grant we received counted as matching funds for this one.”

Explaining the financial structure of the $55,300 environmental grant.

JohnCommunity Development Staff

Oversees planning, economic development, and building inspections

1 quote

“The idea of residential development in this property came up at the last meeting and and frankly we were not we did not expect that to come up.”

Discussing the industrial park marketing strategy.

Places Mentioned

Red Rock corridorBlock 16Block 28Industrial ParkHighway 55 and Jacob Avenue624 Spiral Boulevard320 Pine Street315 Pine Street (Thorwood)2137 Vermillion StreetPleasant Valley FarmsGeneral Seban DriveFeatherstone RoadCounty Road 42 at Lock Boulevard

Events & Meetings (2)

January 20th - TRA grant confirmation received
June 15th - Proposed demolition deadline for Hastings Creamery

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