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Home My WebLink AboutEDA May 2, 2006 / '\ 'J CITY OF c,.., NDOVEWd' fS:\. 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING May 2, 2006 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B AGENDA 1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (4/18/06 Regular Mtg.) 3. Anoka County Partners Presentation - David Piggott / '\ 4. Consider Building Design/OS-I 5/ Andover Station North Park - Engineering , ~ 5. Letter of Intent - Update 6. Purchase Agreement - Update 7. Other Business 8. Adjourn , o ~J ~J '\ "--./ @ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: CC: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION Economic Development Authority Jim Die"",,on, Exocutivo D;,eclO~ Vicki V olk, City Clerk Approval of Minutes May 2, 2006 The following minutes were provided by TimeSaver Secretarial Service for approval by the EDA: Apri1l8, 2006 DISCUSSION Regular Meeting Attached are copies of the minutes for your review. ACTION REOUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully submitted, ~. U../L- Vicki Volk City Clerk . ') '--/ : ) '- ~ DRAFT ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 18, 2006 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, April 18, 2006,6:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude (arrived at 6:05 p.m.); Robert Nowak. Joyce Twistol and Edward Schulz Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister Others Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 4, 2006: Regular Minutes: Correct as written. MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW TOWNHOME PLANS (BRUGGEMAN HOMES) Community Development Director Neumeister introduced Ms. Theresa Hagland and Mr. Greg Schlenk from Brueggeman Properties, who made a presentation to the EDA for Phase II of "Parkside at Andover Station". Commissioner Knight asked on 140th after Martin Street if it is still a private street. Ms. Hagland indicated it is. Commissioner Orttel asked what the downside is to the new plans. Mr. Neumeister stated there were none except they would need to accept three less units in the sale price. Commissioner Trude arrived at 6:05 p.m. Commissioner Jacobson asked where the visitor parking would be located. Mr. Neumeister stated they will be able to park on both sides of the street along with two overflow lots in phase one. Mr. Neumeister indicated they want to get a model home constructed early this summer so they " '\ '--./ Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2006 Page 2 will need to install streets by June I st. Both model homes in phase I and II will be in the fall home show so the lots should sell quickly. The closing is scheduled for May 15th on all of the property. Commissioner Trude asked for clarification on the colors and siding of the homes. Mr. ScWenk indicated they will be going with darker, richer colors for the homes. Ms. Hagland indicated the homes would be between $230,000 and $280,000. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the changes to Parkside at Andover Station. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Trude wondered if they are going to preserve the trail to the park. Mr. ScWenk indicated there would be a trail along Linnet Street to get to the park. Commissioner Trude stated the Council previously discussed having an informal trail on the common space to get to the park. Mr. Neumeister stated staff would go back and review what was discussed and possibly add it as a condition at the Planning Commission meeting. , '\ ,-_j Mr. Nowak thought there could be a community area on Lot 36 if this is to be left as open space. Mr. ScWenk indicated Lot 36 belongs to Pulte Homes with a separate association so Brueggeman could not make any promises what the lot would be used for. FINAL REVIEW OF CASEY PURCHASE AGREEMENT Mr. Neumeister noted Mr. Casey could not be at the meeting but would like to discuss the $4,000 fee for the right of first refusal with the EDA to see if it could be applied to the 2nd parcel. Commissioner Jacobson did not think they should give this up because Mr. Casey is the one who requested changes. Mr. Dickinson stated if they agree to give up the $4,000 fee, they should increase the price per square foot on the second parcel. Mr. Neumeister stated Mr. Casey indicated to staff previously that he wants the $4,000 applied towards the down payment and not just a fee. Commissioner Knight wondered if Mr. Casey is struggling to get tenants. Mr. Dickinson stated he has two potential tenants. , '\ '-.j Mr. Nowak thought they should determine a per square foot price and then add the $4,000 on top of that. Mr. Dickinson indicated they could do that. He stated they are not agreeing to a set price per foot with Mr. Casey. Commissioner Orttel thought the $4,000 needs to be added to the price of the second parcel. Mr. Neumeister thought Mr. Casey needs to be at the meeting to discuss this with him. , '\ '0 " . , J . \ '--.J Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2006 Page 3 President Gamache thought they need to keep this at the $4,000 fee for right of fIrst refusal on the second parcel. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve the purchase agreement with Mr. Mike Casey. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY USE OF EASEMENTS/04- 23/RECONSTRUCTION OF HANSON BLVD NW & BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW Commissioner Jacobson wondered why the County would need additional right-of-way for the reconstruction of Hanson. Mr. Berkowitz explained the plans for Hanson and the reason the County needs the additional right-of-way. He noted fIfteen feet will be a temporary easement . and the City will also be installing a trail in the right-of-way. He also noted they will be getting the right-of-way back from the County after the project is complete. President Gamache wondered if they need to change Jay Street to 139th. Mr. Berkowitz stated it is actually Jay Street and correct on the map. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Resolution authorizing County use of Easements for Reconstruction of Hanson Boulevard NW & Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Motion carried unanimously. (RES. ROOI-06) VERBAL UPDATE FROM JOHN LARKIN (SPORTS TRAINING FACILITY) Mr. Dickinson indicated Mr. Larson is still in Colorado. Mr. Neumeister indicated to Mr. Larkin that he should try to fInd a building that will fIt the guideline of the area because they will need to maintain the standard for other businesses and he did not think the EDA would allow the building he proposed on the site. UPDATE ON ANDOVER STATION NORTH BUSINESS FAIR Mr. Neumeister updated the Commission on possible businesses for Andover Station North. Mr. Neumeister indicated the cost of the business fair will be around $3,000 to $4,000 for the EDA. Commissioner Jacobson asked if they expand this to other business areas in the City legally. Mr. Dickinson stated they could because it is in the business district. , '\ "-~ '\ , / , ! '-J Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2006 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Neumeister stated he talked to Maynard's Restaurant about building in Andover Station North. Mr. Neumeister updated the Commission on what is happening in Andover Station North. He stated they talked with Tracy Frontier with Creative Kids Daycare on the Tony Howard II parcel and she is interested. Mr. Neumeister indicated he talked to John Newberry regarding a fence to stop balls from Pov's going onto Jay Street. They need to get the barriers down on Jay Street soon so they will need to get the fences and netting up. He stated there is a $10,000 estimate for the poles and nylon mesh netting. Commissioner Jacobson thought they could take the netting down in the fall so they do not have to worry about frost and ice weight on them in the winter, which may bring the costs down. Mr. Neumeister stated he would research this further and bring it back for more discussion. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary , " , '- / " , 'j , , '-J @) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: EDA President and Board ~ Jim Dickinson, Executive Director ~ Will Neumeister, Community Development Director oil- CC: FROM: SUBJECT: Presentation by David Piggott (Anoka County Partners) DATE: May 2, 2006 INTRODUCTION Mr. David Piggott, representmg Anoka County Partners, would like to make a presentation tothe EDA to request funding to support their efforts to work to bring new businesses into Andover and the Anoka County area. ACTION REOUIRED The EDA is requested to allow Mr. Piggott to make a short presentation regarding his business promotional efforts and request for funding from the City of Andover to further that cause. Respectfully subm:;,y" Will Neumeister DAVID j. PlC;C;OTT Execvtlve Director AIW~ CotUtty Partner, 71u- Fu:tu.re- u we! ~. Direct: 763 .786.1466 Office: 763-786-0869 Fax: 763.786.9051 david@anakacauntypartners.cam 200 Coon Rapids Blvd., Suite 100 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 www.anokacountypartners.com "-t-k[~"",~,,1~ Page 1 of] F '''\mes Dickinson \ '--../ From: Sent: To: David Piggott [David@anokacountypartners.com] Thursday, March 30, 2006 1:29 PM bnelson@cLspring-lake-park.mn.us; rkirchner@ci.anoka.mn. us; bob.streetar@cLcolumbia-heights.mn.us; bumstsp@qwest.net; c1arson@cLblaine.mn.us; dlarson@centervillemn.com; dnivala@ci.ham-Iake.mn.us; columbustownship@qwest.net; jolsen@cLoak-grove.mn.us; James Dickinson; jkeinath@cLcircle-pines.mn.us; Judy Hanna; nevinski@cLcoon-rapids.mn.us; mdivine@ci.lino-Iakes.mn.us; Matthew Brown; Mike Delmont; bolinp@cLfridley.mn.us; ray. fuglie@cLeast-bethel.mn.us; hickoks@cLfridley.mn.us; ssullivan@cLramsey.mn.us; Stephanie.hanson@ci.east-bethel.mn. us; city@stfrancismn.org; walt. fehst@ci.columbia-heights.mn.us; Will Neumeister Cc: larryp@connexusenergy.com Subject: Workplan Good Aftemoon: Please find attached the one-page handout that I am now using as I meet with community EDA's, city councils and town boards. This has proved effective with the elected and appointed officials. I will have a much more in depth work plan available for our May Economic Development Committee. I have made four presentations already, and have four more scheduled. I would like to thank Ramsey and Columbus for being the first two communities to join. I am awaiting answers from two other communities, although I felt that in both cases the meetings went well. Thanks for your support. David \ '. ) , \~ ~) 4//(\//00(\ ~ f \ '.j} Anoka County Partners 2006-2007 Work Plan Administration · Implement new by-laws. · Increase county financial participation. · Achieve 80% participation level for municipalities. · Attract private sector investment in excess of$lOO,OOO. · Recruit new board members. · Hire research manager. Marketing , ) · Redesign and unveil new web page. · Establish prospect protocols. · Develop site and building data base. · Publish electronic monthly updates. · Develop electronic mailing list to site consultants (national) and brokers (local). Public Relations · Maintain quarterly meetings with regional economic development professionals. · Strengthen relationship with Anoka County Ambassadors. · Promote Anoka County as a pro-business region. · Deliver the Anoka County Message to state legislative representatives. · Institute a Media Contact Program. Cooperative Ventures · Maintain active Participation with the Workforce Development Center. · Assist with the Anoka Technical Collage Corporate Center. · Conduct business training and development seminars. · Coordinate activities with Anoka-Ramsey Community College. · Participate in appropriate chamber of commerce activities. · Become active in Positively Minnesota . \ '.~ (3) Page 1 of] , '",mes Dickinson \ ,_/ From: David Piggott [David@anokacountypartners.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 200612:21 PM To: bnelson@ci.spring-Iake-park.mn.us; rkirchner@cLanoka.mn.us; bob.streetar@cLcolumbia-heights.mn.us; bumstsp@qwest.net; clarson@ci.blaine.mn.us; dlarson@centervillemn.com; dnivala@ci.ham-Iake.mn.us; columbustownship@qwest.net; jolsen@cLoak-grove.mn.us; James Dickinson; jkeinath@cLcircle-pines.mn.us; lindwoodtownship@citlink.net; nevinski@cLcoon-rapids.mn.us; mdivine@ci.lino-Iakes.mn.us; Matthew Brown; Mike Delmont; bolinp@cLfridley.mn.us; rayfuglie@qwest.net; hickoks@cLfridley.mn.us; ssullivan@cLramsey.mn.us; city@stfrancismn.org; waltfehst@cLcolumbia-heights.mn.us; Will Neumeister Cc: Lori Wawers; larryp@connexusenergy.com Subject: 2006-2007 Fiscal Year Good Aftemoon: I am pleased to announce that we have completed the relocation into our new offices in the Northtown Financial Plaza. In addition, we have acquired a new computer system and unveiled our new logo. We will shortly be constructing our new web page and developing marketing materials. As we proceed, we will be meeting with all of the communities in the county to determine their level of interest in participating in this regional economic development initiative. Our goal is to develop a financing structure that is financed approximately one-third by the county, one-third by the communities, and one-third by the private sector. At its most recent meeting, the board of the directors of the Anoka County Partners approved a financing structure based upon a per-capita cost of $.50. I have included an attachment that highlights this. Lori and I will be calling all of the communities to inquire on which is the best way for me to proceed. I am delighted to report that t. - ':ity of Ramsey is the first to agree to fund at this level. 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DISCUSSION ,'\ As you already know, the City Council has authorized the City Engineer to solicit bids for ,-) construction of the new baseball fields (fencing, irrigation, parking lots, trails, etc.) but the project this go around does not include construction of a building. The Andover Baseball Association (ABA) is aware that the building is not part of the 2006 CIP. So, with this in mind, the ABA is would like to begin constructing the building yet this year utilizing the $70,000 they donated to the City over the past two years. The City Council will consider this request by the ABA during the regular City Council meeting. The proposed building will be similar to the Sunshine Park building. The only difference is that there will be a garage to store a cushman. Joe Deitz, President of ABA will be at the meeting with a colored elevation drawing of the building and answer any questions the EDA may have. ACTION REQUIRED The Economic Development Authority is requested to approve the building construction at the Andover Station North Ball Field Complex as recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission. Respectfully submitted, ~~ " \,~ cc: Joe Deitz, ABA, 1318 - 1 40th Ave. NW, Andover @ ':ANDbVE~ ,,- " ; 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: EDA President and Board FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director SUBJECT: Letters ofIntent - Update DATE: May 2, 2006 INTRODUCTION There have been no new "Letters ofIntent" received related to Andover Station North. DISCUSSION Recent discussions with two potential developers/purchasers have yielded a verbal indication that letters of intent will soon be prepared for the site just south of 139th Avenue and north of the wetland. The potential uses are funeral home/crematorium and a daycare. '\ J Recent discussion with a local business owner has yielded a verbal indication that a letter of intent is forthcoming on the site just south of the wetland. The potential use is a building materials supplier. Correspondence was received from Wells Fargo that they are not in a position right now where they would be able to move forward with purchasing any property in Andover right now. Staffwill continue to pursue other financial institutions. Staff recently provided information to a local realtor interested in marketing the restaurant pad and Bunker frontage sites. Staff continues the planning of the Andover Station North "Business tentatively picked Thursday, June 15th from 5 - 7 p.m. to hold the event. being secured. Fair". We have Co-sponsors are ACTION REQUESTED Informational update, no action needed. . '\ ,~ ..- S'\NDbVE~ C9 , '. 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: EDA President and Board FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director SUBJECT: Purchase Agreement - Update DATE: May 2, 2006 INTRODUCTION Listed below is a surnmary of activity relative to current purchase agreements approved by the EDA. DISCUSSION Rudnicki Purchase Agreement - The City Attorney and Staff have prepared the necessary documents to cornplete the closing of this parcel. A closing is scheduled for May I, 2006. Mr. Rudnicki has submitted an application for a building permit and is on schedule to start construction very soon. , .... Casey Purchase Agreement - The EDA approved the purchase agreement for the first parcel at the April 18th meeting. Since that meeting and consistent with EDA direction staff has reached an agreement with Mr. Casey on the right of first refusal for parcel B. Casey will pay a $4,000 non refundable fee for an eighteen month right of first refusal. In the event Casey executes the right of first refusal, that fee will be applied to the negotiate purchase price. If the EDA receives an offer on the parcel from another buyer, and Mr. Casey agrees to match the price offered, it is agreed that Mr. Casey will pay an increased price per square foot above the matched price per square foot so the EDA will still collect the $4,000 fee. Bruggeman Homes Purchase Agreement - Relative to this agreement, staff was recently notified that Plute Homes is no longer in the picture for the development of Parkside at Andover Station. Bruggeman Homes has indicated that they will be moving forward with the development on their own and may request some modifications to the development and will build out the development at a slower pace than what Plute Homes had proposed. Bruggeman is under contract to make an installment payment on the purchase agreement of$327,000 plus interest on May 1,2006. Howard Purchase Agreement - Staff and the City Attorney continue to work with Tony Howard and his Attorney to close the sale on this purchase agreement. Some slight rnodifications to the square footage on the purchase were necessary after a portion of the original lot was sold to Bruggeman Homes. Another modification is related to the 500 ft restriction imposed by the WDE Landfill and the irregular shape of the lot. Overall - Staff continues to pursue the EPA in Chicago to remove the institutional controls placed on the Andover Station North parcels. ACTION REOUESTED In ational update, no action needed. , \ \" ./