07-23-1999 EDAMHutchinson Community Development Corporation - an EDA
Board of Commissioners
Friday, July 23, 1999
7:00 a.m. at City Center Conference Room
Minutes
Board Members present are in bold print
Don Walser Bob Windel Jeff Haag
Jim Haugen Don Erickson
Tim Ulrich Sheldon Nies
Chamber Rep: Vi Mayer, Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce
HCDC Staff. Christie Rock, Executive Director
1. Call to order... President Tim Ulrich
The meeting was called to order by President Tim Ulrich at 7:05 a.m.
2. Approval of EDA Board of Commissioners minutes for June 18, 1999.
Bob Windel made a motion to approve the minutes for June 18, 1999. Sheldon Nies seconded the
motion. Tim Ulrich asked for discussion. The motion was approved.
3. One — Motion Agenda
Sheldon Nies made a motion to approve the one - motion agenda. Don Erickson seconded the
motion. Tim Ulrich asked for discussion. The motion was approved.
4. Administrative and Program
a. Staff Update - Christie Rock provided an update of the activities she has been working on
over the past month. She highlighted meetings, ongoing projects, and long -term projects.
Christie highlighted several task force /team meetings, including the Downtown Task Force,
the Industrial Park Task Force, and the Finance Team. The Downtown Task Force continues
to work on the pedestrian level lighting project, the Industrial Park Task Force is discussing
the Miller /McGraw 9 acres, and the Finance Team is working on preparing a three -year
budget.
b. Update on sale of DAV property to Richard McClure — Mr. McClure has agreed to the
conditions established by the HCDC at the last Board meeting. Christie has spoken to City
Attorney Marc Sabora who will draw up the paperwork to make the agreement legal and
binding.
c. Highway 22 Bypass Corridor Study — Christie is working in partnership with Zoning and
Planning Director Julie Wischnack, and McCleod County staff to prepare a corridor study of
the new Highway 22 bypass. The study is being conducted in an effort to accomplish the
following objectives:
• Identify landowners along the corridor;
• Recommend appropriate and more definitive land uses than those outlined in the City's
Comprehensive Plan;
• Determine the potential environmental impact of development;
• Discuss and consider an orderly annexation policy;
• Determine the need and availability of infrastructure; and
• Review access management guidelines.
The Board agrees the study is a good idea. Tim Ulrich expressed a concern about placing a
moratorium on development. Christie explained that if development continues before the
study is completed, the results are essentially useless.
d. Miller /McGraw 9 acres — Christie provided an update on the discussion that took place
during the Industrial Task Force meeting. Unfortunately, different people have different
recollections and thoughts about what the intended uses were for the property. Christie
explained that she would look for the appraisal and the proposal that was distributed to
various newspapers and publications.
e. Web site — Christie updated the group on the status of the HCDC web site. She provided the
new address and indicated it should be up and running within the next month. Christie also
indicated that she plans to work with both the HRA and the City on establishing web sites.
5. Other Items
a. Bauerly /Bremix Relocation — Bauerly has applied for a conditional use permit and a
rezoning for land located near the Highway 22 bypass and the 5t'' Avenue extension. The
Joint Planning Commission recommended approval for the conditional use permit and the
rezoning. The recommendation will proceed to the County Board in August.
b. Hutchinson Pet Hospital Relocation — Curtis and Janel Reiter are relocating their main
street business to a piece of land located east of the new movie theater.
c. Walgreen's Development — Walgreen's is planning on opening a location at the intersection
of Highways 15 and 7. Walgreen's is working with Told Development. They are purchasing
the property owned by Dale's Auto, as well as property owned by Curtis and Janel Reiter.
Construction is expected to begin sometime this winter or early next spring.
d. Big Wheel Rossi — Expected to open a store in the County Fair Marketplace Development
e. Target — The projected grand opening date for Target is early October. Target is in the
process of hiring employees. Vi Mayer from the Chamber of Commerce indicated that
Target has had a significant number of applications.
6. New Business
a. Post Office Relocation and Expansion — Christie has been working with Postmaster Paul
Johnson to set up a meeting between City staff and Post Office officials to discuss the
anticipated expansion and possible relocation of the existing site. Johnson has indicated the
proposed project would likely take place in the year 2002.
b. Creation of Marketing and Promotions Team - Christie indicated that she would be
working with Duane Hoversten to establish a Marketing and Promotions Team over the next
few months. It is thought that members of the Planning and Operations Team and the
Industrial Park Task Force would make up this new team.
c. Recruiting New Team Members — Christie inquired about the policy for accepting and /or
recruiting new team members. Board members indicated that the list is generally reviewed
once per year. Members that do not attend meetings are sent a letter asking if they are still
interested in participating. If not, the position is filled with a new person. Christie was asked
to keep a list of people interested in being on a task force. According to the HCDC bylaws,
membership cannot exceed 40 people. Christie will work with Tim to review the
membership list.
7. Chamber Report
Vi Mayer was on hand to give the report for the Chamber of Commerce. He highlighted the
establishment of the Hutchinson Area Foundation, the Arts and Crafts Fair, Taste of Hutchinson,
the Leadership Development Program, the Quality Council, and Music in the Park. He also
mentioned the possibility of a fountain for the Crow River. Finally, Vi talked about an article that
was written by Smart Choice /Select City to promote the City of Hutchinson to prospective
businesses and industries, as well as individuals.
Jim Haugen will attend the Chamber meeting on July 28.
8. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be Friday, August 27, at 7:00 a.m., at City Center. Please note the change
to the fourth Friday of the month. This will be a permanent move.
9. Adjournment
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Haugen
Secretary /Treasurer