HEDRA November 12, 2026

The HEDRA meeting on November 12, 2026, approved bills that included $54,000 for Phase 2 and wrap development work at Block 28; much of the cost is covered by grant funding. Members also raised concerns about landscaping maintenance at the site. The authority discussed extending the lease for the creative space at 213 Ramsey Street for two years at the existing rate of $100 per month, with the tenant responsible for utilities and a reported 60-day termination option; no vote on the extension is recorded in the transcript.

For Block 28, staff reported that environmental testing found soil contamination in addition to asbestos in building materials. Cleanup options are not yet priced, and staff said a development partner is generally needed before pursuing the state cleanup grants discussed. The meeting also received updates on Highway 61 reconstruction, for which the City Council had provided municipal consent, and on several residential and commercial developments; no related contract awards or purchasing approvals were reported. The summer Music and Market series is planned to continue with 12 events next year, but no specific spending decision was recorded.