HEDRA March 12 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Environmental investigation work on Block 28

Facade improvement grant for 218 2nd Street East

Facade improvement grant for 1800 Vermillion Street

Designation of Hastings Co-op Creamery as structurally substandard

Industrial park marketing update (Gans Company)

Right of first refusal status for South Frontage Road property

Development updates: Pleasant Valley Farms, Heritage Ridge, and Sunset Hills

Votes (4)

Approval of environmental investigation scope of work for Block 28

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of Resolution 2026-03 (218 2nd Street East)

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of Resolution 2026-04 (1800 Vermillion Street)

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approval of Resolution 2026-05 (Hastings Co-op Creamery designation)

CarriedUnanimous voice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (2)

The property owner has till June 15th to complete demolition on that. After that date, the city may take action to do that.

John
Hastings Co-op CreameryDiscussing the Hastings Co-op Creamery demolition timeline.

When we adopted the cannabis ordinance a couple of years ago, we identified any growing operations as having the potential for odors... we have certain regulations in place.

Alex
Industrial Park MarketingAddressing concerns about potential cannabis cultivation odors in the industrial park.

People (4)

Daniel RobertsProperty Owner

Applicant for the facade improvement grant at 218 Second Street East.

Douglas GrandallProperty Owner

Applicant for the facade improvement grant at 1800 Vermillion Street.

Places Mentioned

Block 28218 2nd Street East (Edward Jones building)1800 Vermillion StreetOliver's Grove ParkHastings Co-op CreamerySouth Frontage Road and Pleasant DrivePleasant Valley Farms (north of the high school)General Steven DriveSunset Hills (north of 15th Street)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • March 24th: Soil vapor sampling start date
  • June 15th: Deadline for Hastings Co-op Creamery demolition
  • March 23rd: Sunset Hills planning commission hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

2026-03

Approval of facade improvement grant for 218 2nd Street East ($5,000 award).

2026-04

Approval of facade improvement grant for 1800 Vermillion Street (awnings replacement).

2026-05

Designation of Hastings Co-op Creamery building as structurally substandard.

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HEDRA March 12 2026 - Hastings Recorder