Hastings City Council held a workshop prior to their regular meeting Monday night to ask questions and discuss proposals from A.J. Vaneklasen, Inc. and Kevin Moore & Company, the two developers that would like to build housing developments in downtown Hastings at the corner of North Michigan Avenue and Apple street.
The proposal from A.J Vaneklasen was selected by council vote. Vaneklasen is proposing to build a 4-story building with 30 market-rate apartments on the upper floors, and retail and parking on the ground floor. The project would take about 9 months to complete and would open in early 2021. Vaneklasen also proposes purchasing 18 outdoor parking spaces from the city, however the parking portion is still under consideration.
The Council heard from Martha Gibbons, Executive Director of Family Promise, about “A Walk in Homeless Shoes” that will be held September 4th on the courthouse lawn.
Hastings Police Chief Jeff Pratt was appointed by the city council as Deputy City Manager, in addition to his role as Chief.
