Update: Summer projects and events heating up in downtown Hutchinson

• Warmer temperatures and April showers mean summer is on its way. Members of the Downtown Association invite you to browse around to see the progress on the many downtown improvement projects below. HDA members also welcome you to summer events held right in the heart of Hutchinson.

• Workers will be returning in early May to add “chinking” or small rocks around the large boulders at the new Main Street rock dam.

Landscaping work along the north and south shoreline will put the final touches on the construction project. Also, watch for workers to place several more extra large boulders into the river to serve as fishing platforms.

• The grounds of Hutchinson Utilities historic Plant No. 1 across Main Street from the new rock dam will also see sprucing up this summer. Planting, decorative fencing and creating a connection for snowmobile users passing under the Main Street bridge to get back to the Luce Line State Trail will be completed this summer.

People walking along Highway 7 sidewalk will be able to look inside the facilities large arched windows to see the immaculately kept diesel engines inside. A large tank on the south side of the building will be removed along with some stucco to reveal original brick underneath.

More revitalization:
• Girl Scout Park and the site of the former pet clinic are likely to become a welcome area and information hub that could include a community kiosk with a map of downtown, points of interest and community information. City staff and HDA are working to replace the old Welcome to Downtown sign removed in 2006 for bridge construction.

• Watch for the return of Little Crow’s statue to the rock dam area this summer. Hutchinson artist Les Kouba created the current statue in 1982 to replace his original from the 1930s. The bronze statue was removed during dam construction last year.

New businesses are coming to downtown this summer including Oral Facial Surgery, P.A. in the Jorgenson Hotel building and new sit down restaurant in the former Prudential Realty office. Watch for these openings.

Community group wanted to operate popcorn wagon
The Hutchinson Downtown Association is looking for a community group interested in operating the downtown popcorn wagon as a fundraising opportunity. Interested groups are asked to call Lee at 234-5652 as soon as possible for details. HDA pays for the food license, insurance and upkeep.

The popcorn wagon is open during major downtown events including Monday night Music in the Park, Water Carnival, Farmers Market and Arts & Crafts Festival.

MEMBERSHIPS
$25 Individuals, families, senior citizens, students
$75 Community/civic organizations

Businesses
$125 5 employees or less
$150 6-12 employees
$200 13-24 employees
$250 25 or more employees

Send dues to:
Hutchinson Downtown Association
111 Hassan St. SE
Hutchinson, MN 55350

Discover Downtown is brought to you by HDA member businesses

Member Businesses:
101 Park Place LLC
Ameriprise Financial
American Family Insurance–Roger Mies
Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
Cornerstone Mortgage Co.
Dostal Electronics
Family Rexall Drug
F.H. Neufeld D.D.S
First Minnesota Bank
Genesis Salon & Ensospa
Goebel Fixture Co.
Hager Jewelry
Haugen Architecture
Hometown Realty, Inc.
Hutch Cafe
Hutch Sports Shop
Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce CVB
Hutchinson Leader
Hutchinson Telephone Company
Impressions, Inc.
Jensen Law Office
KDUZ/KARP Radio
Kock’s Jewelry, Inc.
Kraft, Walser Law Office
MidCountry Bank
Outdoor Motion
Peterson, Juergensen, Hemrick & Co.
RE/Max Today’s Realty
Shopko
Snap Fitness
State Theatre
State Farm Insurance – Mike McGraw
State Farm Insurance – Mark Westmiller
Thrift Shop–Hospital Auxiliary
Town & Country Tire
The Village Shop
Wells Fargo
Westlund Associates, Inc.

Individual Members/Property Owners:
Janice Beytien
Jay Beytien
Carl & Pat Hoeft Family
Gene and Barb Remund
George Quast
Gus and Beth Wurdell