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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W, . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER,MN.US
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
August 15,2006
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (7118/06 Regular Mtg.)
3. Purchase Agreement (Michael Casey)
4. Discuss Andover Station List of Allowable Uses (continued)
5. Letter ofIntent- Review Funeral Home Proposal (continued)
6. Letter ofIntent - Review Day Care Proposal
7. Review Baseball Association's Building Proposal
8. Review Proposed Signs at Andover Station
9. Update on Economic Development Activities
10. Other Business
11. Adjourn
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755c8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Vicki Volk, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by TimeSaver for approval by the EDA:
July 18,2006
Regular Meeting
DISCUSSION
Attached are copies of the minutes for your review.
ACTION REOUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki V olk
City Clerk
ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
JULY 18,2006 -MINUTES
A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
Gamache, July 18,2006,6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Present:
Commissioners Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie
Trude; Joyce Twistol
Commissioner Robert Nowak, Edward Schultz (Advisor to the
EDA)
Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
Others
Absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 20, 2006 Regular Minutes: Correct as written.
MOTION by Knight, Seconded by Twistol, approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried 4
ayes, 1 present (Jacobson).
LETTER OF INTENTnOWN CENTER COMPANIES & NORTH STAR
PARTNERSIPRESENTATION & REVIEW
Mr. Neumeister stated a revised letter of intent was negotiated with Town Center Companies,
LLC in conjunction with Northstar Partners (as broker) to purchase Lot 1, Block 2, Andover
Station North.
Commissioner Orttel arrived at 6:02 p.m.
Commissioner Trude asked if some assessments were paid on the other parcels. Mr. Dickinson
stated to begin with they are talking about assessing for private streets but they elected to go with
a public street. He noted there were assessments paid.
Commissioner Trude asked if they would be adding private roads within the site. Mr. Dickinson
stated the applicant would need to build them.
Commissioner Jacobson asked what the applicants objected to on the letter of intent.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 18, 2006
Page 2
Mr. Doug Uhrhammer, Town Center Companies & Scott Kummel, Northstar Partners, made a
presentation to the Commission.
Mr. Uhrhammer stated he would like to see a six month extension being included in this.
Mr. Kummel stated the issue with the exclusivity is it will take them at least a year to get the land
and building ready for occupancy. They have a team that does the office leasing and they have
indicated they need a year for marketing.
Mr. Kummel understood the Commission's reluctance to hold this land up for a year.
Commissioner Orttel asked if they could give updates to the City on leasing percentages. Mr.
Uhrhammer stated he gets reports from Mr. Kummel on other properties they are leasing and
they would be agreeable to this.
Commissioner Orttel stated their concern is that it could sit for a year and nothing may happen
and then the EDA will get the land back and have to try to sell it again, Mr. Kummel thought as
soon as everyone is in agreement they would start trying to lease the property.
Mr. Kummel did not think it would be difficult to lease once they started. He noted office space
is prime today and there is a gap in normal office buildings.
Mr. Uhrhammer stated he needs to make sure he gets a concept layout done on the building so
Mr. Kummel can go out and market it.
Commissioner Jacobson stated on the bottom of the agreement it says the buyer is Town Center
Companies but Northstar is not listed at all and if something were to get done, Northstar gets
paid. Mr. Uhrhammer stated they take the risk to make sure the building gets leased
permanently, He noted that Northstar will not get paid if they do not find people to lease.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if they have looked at all of the agreements that go with the
property. Mr. Kummel stated they understand and will go along with the agreements.
Commissioner Jacobson asked what is wrong with the $25,000 non-refundable deposit. Mr.
Uhrhammer stated they will be spending $40,000 to get the $25,000 back. They do not know
what type of market is in Andover and they have a large amount at risk.
Commissioner Jacobson noted they have two prospects and if they do not do anything for six
months and the EDA gets the property back the prospects will be gone. He stated the only way
they will not get the $25,000 back is if the EDA gets the property back.
Commissioner Trude asked if they will be looking at some of the businesses by Mercy Hospital
along with some specialists for medical. Mr. Kummel reviewed what they are looking at for
businesses.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 18, 2006
Page 3
Mr. Dickinson noted they upped the price per square foot and they did some modification to
exclusivity. He asked if the concern is the non-refundable $25,000, would the applicant, after six
months, get an extension and would they be willing to agree to the $25,000 non-refundable
deposit then. Mr. Uhrhammer thought this would be very fair.
Mr. Uhrhammer stated one thing he did not understand on the exclusivity is when the money
becomes real. Their plan is to try to spend some money and get this plan in the market.
Commissioner Orttel asked if everyone has agreed to the increase in price besides the EDA. Mr.
Uhrhammer stated they have agreed to it. Mr. Kummel stated they cannot agree to exclusivity.
Commissioner Orttel thought this seems like the EDA is dealing with a broker. Mr. Dickinson
stated that is correct except they already have a prospective buyer.
Commissioner Trude asked what staffs advice is on the six months because she does not have a
problem with it. Mr. Dickinson suggested they enter into the agreement including the six/six and
taking out the limited exclusivity and putting in the exclusivity from the original proposal.
Mr. Neumeister stated he likes what he conceptually described because it brings in the big
building rather than the small buildings and brings in higher paying jobs to Andover.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Letter of Intent Agreement including in it the
six month no deposit and after six months an extension with $25,000 non-refundable deposit and
taking out the limited exclusivity and putting in the exclusivity from the original proposal.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if they could add to the motion, monthly reports regarding this. Mr.
Dickinson stated they will request bi-monthly reports.
Motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW REQUEST FROM ANOKA COUNTY PARTNERS
Mr. Neumeister stated at the May 2, 2006 EDA meeting, Mr. David Piggott, representing Anoka
County Partners, made a presentation to the EDA requesting funding to support their efforts to
work to bring new businesses into Andover and the Anoka County area. Since that time, Mr.
Piggott has prepared a 2006-07 Work Plan and has begun to proceed to implement it. At that
meeting, the EDA deferred any decision on this request for funding and it is now being brought
back for a final decision.
Commissioner Jacobson stated Anoka County Partners was going to the Anoka County Board
and requesting $150,000. He wondered if they received that and how many cities have said yes
and how many have said no.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 18, 2006
Page 4
Mr. Piggott stated the Anoka County Board has approved $158,000 and they are going to hear
their reply August 25th as far as their level of participation.
Mr. Piggott named some of the cities in Anoka County that have agreed to add their amounts to
their 2007 budget. He stated the only large ones he has not gotten to are Spring Lake Park and
Lexington. Some of the more rural cities are going to wait until more come on board.
Mayor Gamache asked if putting it in the budget means the Council has approved it or staff has
added it to the budget. Mr. Piggott stated staff has added it in their budget but the Council has
not approved it yet.
Commissioner Jacobson thought the work plan was very light the first year. Commissioner
Trude stated her concern is they are about 98 percent residential and have a smaller business base
so it is hard to justify the cost because the residents spend their money in other cities.
Mr. Dickinson stated staffhas gone through the big searches and they will probably not land
them but it benefits Anoka County and brings in a tax base, which benefits them.
Mayor Gamache asked if other counties have this type of economic development organization.
Mr. Piggott stated they do but Minneapolis and St. Paul do not. In other parts of the country it is
really prevalent. If the marketing plan is light it is because they do not have any money and
cannot do national marketing without a budget. He stated once they get money in, the plan will
progress.
Commissioner Knight asked if they will be part of the Viking plan in Blaine which will benefit
Blaine for the most part. How does that affect them and the rest of the County. Mr. Piggott
stated they are a 501(C3) and cannot lobby. It is his personal belief that the Viking project is not
going to be the large growth; it will be the light rail and the completion of Highway 65 upgrade
and the sewer system in East Bethel.
Commissioner Orttel wondered why the Anoka County Board will only appoint board members
who would be donating and who the benefactors will be for the board placement. Mr. Piggott
stated the board will oversee the operations and approve yearly plans. He explained why they
want board members to also donate. The board members will not get any special privilege by
being on the Board.
Mr. Peterson stated there will not be any exclusivity with certain banks.
Commissioner Trude stated she would like to see this go in the 2007 budget and see how it goes.
She would like to see it come out of TIP funds and will not take away from the road fund.
Motion by Commissioner Trude, seconded by President Gamache, to include funding for the
organization in the 2007 budget with funds coming from the TIP funds.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 18, 2006
Page 5
Commissioner Orttel stated he would like to see updates regarding this.
Ms. Twistol stated she is going to be voting against this because she does not think Andover
would be benefiting enough from this and she could not support the expenditure at this time.
Motion carried 4 ayes, 2 nays (Twistol, Jacobson).
UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Mr. Neumeister updated the Commission on development activities in Andover Station North.
OTHER BUSINESS
Funeral Home Prooosal
Mr. Neumeister reviewed the proposal with the Commission.
Mr. Neumeister proposed the Funeral Home be placed on the reserved restaurant site. The
Commission said no to the restaurant site being used.
Commissioner Knight did not think it made sense to have it next to the ball fields either.
Commissioner Orttel thought Site One could be split in two for the funeral home.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
Will Neumeister, Director of Community evelopmenttd-.
FROM:
SUBJECT: Purchase Agreement (Michael CaSey)
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
The City Attorney has received a certified mail request from Michael Casey's Attorney to
withdraw from the purchase agreement and refund the earnest money. The City Attorney has
advised that the EDA should terminate the purchase agreement and refund the earnest money
to Michael Casey. The City Attorney advised the staff that the terms and conditions as stated
in the purchase agreement Sections 5 and Section 12 were not satisfied and it would be
difficult to defend why a refund was not given, should the EDA choose not to refund the
earnest money. Please refer to the attached letter from Moss and Barnett.
ACTION REOUESTED
EDA is requested to accept the letter from Moss and Barnett and authorize the refund of the
earnest money to Michael Casey.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachment
Letter from Moss and Barnett
Purchase Agreement
THOMAS A. KELLER III
JAMES E. O'BRIEN
EDWARD l. WINER
WILLIAM A. HAUG
CHARLES A. PARSONS, JR.
RICHARD J. JOHNSON
ROBERT J. lUKES
JAMES A. RUBENSTEIN
THOMAS R. SHERAN
EDWARD J. BLOMME
JEFFREY l. WATSON
THOMAS J. SHROYER
DAVID P. JENDRZEJEK
CURTIS D. SMITH
DAVE F. SENGER
MITCHELL H. COX
MICHAElJ. BRADLEY
PETER A. KOllER
RICHARD j. KELBER
KEVIN M. BUSCH
SUSAN C. RHODE
THOMAS A. JUDD
DEANNE M. GRECO
CASS S. WEll
GLEN E. SCHUMANN
JANNA R. SEVERANCE
M. CECilIA RAY
NANCY M. KISKIS
BARRY LAZARUS
PAUL B. ZlSLA
BRIAN T. GROGAN
J. MICHAEL COllOTON
JOSEPH G. MATERNOWSKI
jAYMES D. lITTLEJOHN
MICHAEL R. NIXT
JAMES F. BALDWIN
DAVID S. JOHNSON
PHILIP J. YOUNG
ARTHUR w. DICKINSON
BEN M. HENSCHEL
DAN LIPSCHULTZ
JOHN K. ROSSMAN
MARK B. PETERSON
MATHEW M. MEYER
TIMOTHY l. GUSTIN
YURI B. BERNDT
DAVID l. BIEK
MARSHA STOLT
JONATHAN J. SOLBERG
MARCY R. FROST
MATTHEW B. JOHNSON
ELIZABETH H. KIERNAT
JAMES J. VEDDER
MICHAEL S. PONCIN
jANA AUNE DEACH
JENNIFER A. REUSSE
CINDY J. ACKERMAN
ANTHONY A. DORLAND
CHRISTOPHER D. STAll
JOSEPH G. SOCHA
GREGORY l. KOELLER
LORlE A. KLEIN
TERESE A. WEST
JEFFREY l. BODENSTEINER
JULIA M. DA nON
j. VINCENT STEVENS
BRADLEY J. HINTZE
OF COUNSEL
THOMAS E. HARMS
ARTHURJ. GLASSMAN
MO S S & BARNETT
A Professional Association
PAUL B. ZISLA
612,347.0328
ZislaP@moss-barnett.com
4800 Wells Fargo Cemel
90 South Seventh Streel
Minneapolis, MN 55402-412,
Telephone 612.347.030C
Facsimile 612.339.668e
WVIW.moss-bamett.com
July 25, 2006
VIA E-MAIL hawklaw({iJilol.com
AND CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
William G. Hawkins, Esq.
William G. Hawkins & Associates
2140 4th Avenue North
Anoka, MN 55303
Andover Economic Development
Authority
1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW
Andover, MN 55303
Re: Our Client: Michael Casey
Your Client: Andover Economic Development Authority
Subject: Purchase Agreement dated May 19,2006 by and between Andover
Economic Development Authority (Seller) and Michael S. Casey (Buyer)
Our File No.: 44411.3
Dear Mr. Hawkins and the Andover Economic Development Authority:
This letter is to inform you that the Buyer is terminating the Purchase Agreement referred
to above. The contingencies in Section 5 have not been satisfied, and the Buyer will not
waive the contingencies. Without limiting the foregoing, matters identified in our letter
of June 29, 2006 have not been fully resolved as provided in Section 12 of the Purchase
Agreement. Accordingly, as provided in Section 5 and in Section 12, the Buyer has
elected to void and rescind the Purchase Agreement. The earnest money should be
returned promptly to our client.
On behalf of our client, we express appreciation for the EDA's cooperation throughout
this process, and express disappointment that the transaction cannot be completed.
Please call if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
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Paul B. Zisla
PBZ/mfd
Cc: Michael S. Casey
David S. Johnson, Esq.
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES. This Purchase Agreement is made on May 19,2006, by and between
Andover Economic Development Authority, a body corporate and politic, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota, Seller, and Michael S. Casey, an individual, of 14168
Orchid Street, Andover, Minnesota 55304, or his assigns, Buyer.
2. OFFER/ACCEPTANCE. Buyer agrees to purchase and Seller agrees to sell real
property legally described as follows:
The westerly 318 feet of Lot 2, Block 3, Andover Station North, Anoka County,
Minnesota. (see Exhibit A attached hereto) (the "Property"). After execution of
this Agreement by the parties, Seller shall cause the Property to be surveyed and
the legal description in said survey shall be attached hereto.
3. PURCHASE OF LOT WITH BUILDING, OR VACANT LOT. (Check
paragraph that pertains.)
A. Buyer is purchasing the lot with an existing building.
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B.
Buyer is purchasing a vacant lot.
4. PRICE AND TERMS. The price for the Property included in this sale: Two
Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Two and no/l 00 Dollars ($239,772.00)
which Buyer shall pay as follows: Earnest money ofTen Thousand and no/lOO Dollars
($10,000.00) by check, receipt of which is hereby aclmowledged, and Two Hundred Twenty
Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Two and no/l 00 Dollars ($229,772.00) cash on or
before July 1, 2006 ("Date of Closing").
The purchase price is based on a site estimated to be 92,220 square feet with a price of
$2.60 per square foot. After the survey of the Property is completed by the EDA as required in
paragraph 8 herein and the actual square footage of the site is lmown. the price shall be adjusted
to reflect the change in land area based upon the square foot price set out in this paragraph.
5. CONTINGENCIES. Buyer's obligations under this Purchase Agreement are
contingent upon the following:
(a) Seller shall permit Buyer, at Buyer's expense, to enter the Property to conduct
investigations and testing and Buyer shall be completely satisfied with the environmental and
soil conditions of the Property, and with all surveys, analyses, reports and inspections as Buyer
may desire.
(b) Buyer shall have obtained all zoning, land use, signage, watershed, environmental and
other governmental approvals and permits Buyer shall deem necessary to use the Property in the
manner contemplated by Buyer, including, without limitation, a full building permit for a
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building conforming to Seller's design standards which Buyer determines can be built for a price
acceptable to Buyer, in Buyer's sole discretion.
(c) Buyer shall have determined that the roads, utilities, points of access and other
infrastructure serving the Property will be adequate for Buyer's purposes, and that the cross
easement required by paragraph 22 herein is on terms acceptable to Buyer.
(d) Buyer's determination within the time referenced in paragraph 12 herein that title to the
Property is to be in the condition warranted therein.
In the event any of the above contingencies have not been satisfied or waived by Buyer on or
before the Date of Closing, this Agreement shall be voidable at the option of the Buyer with all
earnest money paid hereunder and the consideration paid by Buyer for the right of first refusal
referenced in paragraph 19 herein to be refunded to Buyer.
6. DEEDfMARKETABLE TITLE. Upon performance by Buyer on the Date of
Closing, Seller shall execute and deliver a Warranty Deed to Buyer conveying marketable title to
the Property, subject to:
A Building and zoning laws, ordinances, state and federal regulations;
B. Restrictions of record relating to use or improvement of the Property
without effective forfeiture provisions;
C. Reservation of any mineral rights by the State of Minnesota;
D. Utility and drainage easements of record which do not interfere with
existing or contemplated improvements on the Property.
E. Declaration of Covenants affecting the Property filed of record by the
Andover Economic Development Authority.
7. REAL ESTATE TAXES AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Real estate taxes
due and payable in and for the year of closing shall be prorated between Seller and Buyer on a
calendar year basis to the actual DATE OF CLOSING.
SELLER SHALL PAY on DATE OF CLOSING all special assessments certified
for payment with the real estate taxes in the year of closing, except any assessments associated
with the construction of 138th Avenue and Ibis Street which shall be the responsibility of the
Buyer. '
SELLER SHALL PAY on DATE OF CLOSING all special assessments levied as
of the Date of Closing, except any assessments associated with the construction of 138th Avenue
and Ibis Street which shall be the responsibility of the Buyer.
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BUYER SHALL PAY real estate taxes due and payable in the year following
closing and thereafter and any unpaid special assessments payable therewith and thereafter, the
payment of which is not otherwise provided herein. Seller makes no representation concerning
the amount of future real estate taxes or of future special assessments.
8. SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS.
(a) Seller warrants that there has been no labor or material furnished to the Property
in the past 120 days for which payment has not been made. Seller warrants that there are no
present violations of any restrictions relating to the use or improvement of the Property. These
warranties shall survive the delivery of the warranty deed.
(b) SELLER shall provide to Buyer a survey of the Property reflecting boundary
lines, topographic indications, subdivision, easements, restrictions and other matters customarily
reflected in a plat of real property (herein the "Survey").
(c) SELLER warrants that there shall be two direct non-exclusive accesses to and
from public streets to and from the Property.
(d) SELLER shall cause all off site utilities, storm drainage, street lights and paving to
be constructed at Seller's expense, if not already completed, necessary to serve the subdivision.
Such obligation shall not include the sanitary sewer and water area connection charges; said
charges shall be the responsibility of the Buyer.
(e) SELLER shall provide site rough grading on the Property.
(f) SELLER shall provide and pay for a current Phase I environmental assessment for
the Property and a Phase II environmental site assessment if recommended by the consultant
which prepared the Phase I environmental assessment, and a "no-action" letter issued by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as to the Property, all for the benefit of and with reliance
letters addressed to the Buyer and Buyer's lenders.
9. BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS.
(a) BUYER will provide a preliminary site plan on or before May 19,2006 for
approval of the Seller.
(b) BUYER shall construct a building upon the property which is in substantial
conformance to the building identified in attached Exhibit B. Buyer's obligation shall survive
the closing on this transaction.
10. DISCLOSURE OF NOTICES. Seller has not received any notice from any
governmental authority as to violation of any law, ordinance or regulation. If the Property is
subject to restrictive covenants, Seller has not received any notice from any person as to a breach
of the covenants.
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11. POSSESSION. Seller shall deliver possession of the Property not later than
DATE OF CLOSING. All interest, fuel oil, liquid petroleum gas, and all charges for city water,
city sewer, electricity and natural gas shall be prorated between the parties as of the date of
change of possession.
12. EXAMINATION OF TITLE. Seller shall, within a reasonable time after
acceptance of this Agreement, furnish to Buyer the following:
(a) A commitment (the "Commitment") for an ALTA Form B 1992 owners policy of title
insurance as to the Property, containing all required searches including searches for special
assessments. The Commitment shall be accompanied by copies of all recOrded documents
affecting the Property. The Commitment shall be issued in the full amount of the Purchase Price
by Registered Abstractors, 2115 Third Avenue North, Anoka, Minnesota or a title insurance
company reasonably satisfactory to Buyer (hereinafter referred to as "Title"), by which said
company commits to issue its policy of title insurance that:
(i) Insures that, at closing, Buyer shall have good, marketable and insurable title of
record to the Property, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, leases, claims and
charges; all material easements, rights of way, covenants, conditions and restrictions; and
any other matters affecting title, except for such as are approved or waived by Buyer in
writing;
(ii) Insures that the Property, including the improvements thereon, do not violate any
zoning or other use restrictions as the Property is currently used; and
(iii) Waives or insures against the following standard exceptions: (a) facts which
would be disclosed by a comprehensive survey of the Property (the cost of such survey to
be borne by Seller), (b) rights and claims of parties in possession and (c) mechanic's,
contractor's and materialman's liens and lien claims.
Buyer shall be allowed thirty (30) business days after receipt of the Commitment and thirty (30)
business days after receipt of the Survey to render objections to title in writing to Seller based on
review of the Commitment and the Survey. Said objections are to be made in writing or are to be
deemed to be waived.
13. TITLE CORRECTIONS AND REMEDIES. Seller shall have 120 days from
receipt of Buyer's written title objections to make title marketable. Upon receipt of Buyer's title
objections, Seller shall, within ten (10) business days, notify Buyer of Seller's intention of make
title marketable within the 120 day period. Liens or encumbrances for liquidated amounts which
can be released by payment or escrow from proceeds of closing shall not delay the closing. Cure
of the defects by Seller shall be reasonable, diligent, and prompt. Pending correction of title, all
payments required herein and the closing shall be postponed.
A.
If notice is given and Seller makes title marketable, then upon presentation
to Buyer and proposed lender of documentation establishing that title has
been made marketable, and if not objected to in the same time and manner
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as the original title objections, the closing shell take place within ten (10)
business days or on the scheduled closing date, whichever is later.
B. If notice is given and Seller proceeds in good faith to make title.
marketable but the 120 day period expires without title being made
marketable, or if Seller does not give notice of intention to make title
marketable, or if notice is given but the 120 day period expires without
title being made marketable due to Seller's failure to proceed in good
faith, Buyer may seek, as permitted by law, anyone or more of the
following:
(1) Proceed to closing without waiver or merger in the deed of the
objections to title and without waiver of any remedies, and may:
(a) Seek damages, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees from Seller
as permitted by law (damages under this subparagraph (a) shall be
limited to the cost of curing objections to title, and consequential
damages are excluded); or, (b) Undertake proceedings to correct
the objections to title at Seller's expense;
(2) Rescission of this Purchase Agreement by notice as provided
herein, in which case the Purchase Agreement shall be null and
void and all earnest money paid hereunder and the consideration
paid by Buyer for the right of first refusal referenced in paragraph
19 herein shall be refunded to Buyer;
(3) Damages from Seller including costs and reaSonable attorney's
fees, as permitted by law;
(4) Specific performance within six months after such right of action
anses.
C. If title is marketable, or is made marketable as provided herein, and Buyer
defaults in any of the agreements herein, Seller may elect either of the
following options, as permitted by law:
(1)
Cancel this contract as provided by statute and retain all payments
made hereunder as liquidated damages. The parties acknowledge
their intention that any note given pursuant to this contract is a
down payment note, and may be presented for payment
notwithstanding cancellation;
(2)
Seek specific performance within six months after such right of
action arises, including costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as
permitted by law.
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D. If title is marketable, or is made marketable as provided herein, and Seller
defaults in any of the agreements herein, Buyer may, as permitted by law:
(1) Seek damages from Seller including costs and reasonable
attorneys' fees;
(2) Seek specific performance within six months after such right of
action arises.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE FOR ALL PROVISIONS OF TIllS CONTRACT.
14. NOTICES. All notices required herein shall be in writing and delivered
personally or mailed, if mailed by United States certified or registered mail, with return receipt
requested to the address as shown at paragraph 1 above and, and, ifmailed, are effective as of the
date ofm~i1ing.
15 . MINNESOTA LAW. This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of .
Minnesota
16. WELL AND TANK DISCLOSURE. Seller certifies that the Seller does not
know of any tanks or wells on the described real property.
17. INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM DISCLOSURE. Seller
certifies that there is no individual sewage treatment system on or serving the property.
18. PAYMENT OF CLOSING COSTS. Each party will pay closing costs which
are normally allocated of Buyers and Sellers in a real estate transaction.
19. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. The Seller and Buyer agree that at the closing
they will enter into a Right of First Refusal Agreement attached hereto attached hereto as
Exhibit C.
20. RESTRICTIVE COVENANT. Seller and Buyer agree that at the time of the
closing, they will execute a restrictive covenant, to be recorded against the Property described
herein and in the Right of First Refusal, which requires the Buyer, its successors and assigns to
construct a "vapor barrier" under any building that is constructed upon the Property. Said
restrictive covenant shall also include a provision that prevents any new wells from being bored
or drilled on any of the properties described in this paragraph.
21. PARK DEDICATION. Buyer agrees, at the closing, to pay a park dedication fee
to the City of Andover in an amount of 10% of the purchase price listed in paragraph 4 herein,
Said amount shall be in addition to the price paid for the land in paragraph 4.
22. CROSS EASEMENT. Buyer shall provide to Seller at the closing a signed cross
easement prepared at Buyer's expense providing for driveway access rights between Lots 2 and
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3, Block 3, Andover Station North, Anoka County, :Minnesota. Such cross easement shall be in a
form mutually acceptable to Buyer and Seller.
23. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER. Seller does
hereby covenant, warrant and represent to Buyer as follows:
(a) Seller has good, marketable, insurable title to the Property of record, and as of the
Date of Closing the Property will be free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, leases, claims, and
charges.
(b) No action in condemnation, eminent domain or public taking proceedings are now
pending or contemplated against the Property.
(c) Except as to the construction of the l38th Avenue and Ibis Street for which
assessments against the Property shall be the responsibility of the Buyer, no ordinance or hearing
is now before any local governmental body which either contemplates or authorizes any public
improvements or special tax levies, the cost of which may be assessed against the Property. It is
provided, however, that Seller shall not be deemed to have breached this representation and
warranty by reason or as a result of any hearing, ordinance or other action by any governmental
body, which occurs after the date of this Agreement, which either contemplates or authorizes any
public improvements or special tax levies, the cost of which may be assessed against the
Property, as a part of or in conjunction with the development of the Property or the area in which
the Property is located.
(d) The Property abuts on and has direct vehicular and pedestrian access to a public
road.
(e) The conveyance of the Property pursuant hereto will not violate any applicable
statute, ordinance, governmental restriction or regulation, or any private restriction or agreement.
,(f) There is no litigation pending, or to the best knowledge of Seller, investigation,
condemnation or proceeding of any kind threatened against the Seller or the Property which may
have a material adverse effect upon the Property. -
(g) Seller has not engaged the services of any broker in connection with the sale and
purchase contemplated by this Agreement and shall hold Buyer harmless from any claims
therefor.
(h) Seller is not a "foreign person" (as defined in Section l445(f) (3) of the Internal
Revenue Code and regulations issued thereunder).
Seller hereby agrees that the truthfulness of each of said representations and warranties
and all other representations and warranties herein made is a condition precedent to the
performance by Buyer of Buyer's obligations hereunder; and that the said representations and
warranties shall be true as of the date hereof and on the Date of Closing. All warranties,
representations and indemnifications herein contained shall survive the Closing. Upon the
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breach of any thereof, Buyer, prior to the Date of Closing, may declare this Agreement to be null
and void, or Buyer may elect to close this sale. If Buyer elects to declare this Agreement null
and void, neither party shall have any rights or obligations hereunder, except that all Earnest
Money herein paid and the consideration paid by Buyer for the right of first refusal referenced in
paragraph 19 herein shall be promptly refunded to Buyer. If Buyer closes on the purchase of the
Property and thereafter Seller is in breach of any of said representations and warranties, Seller
shall indemnify Buyer, its successors and assigns, against, and shall hold Buyer, its successors
and assigns, harmless from, any costs, expenses or damages of any kind of nature, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, which Buyer may incur because of any breach, or claim of breach, of
any of the representations and warranties herein contained.
The Andover Economic Development
Authority agrees to sell the
property for the price and
terms and conditions
set forth above.
SELLER:
ANDOVERECONOMITCDEVELOPMrnNT
AUlBORITY
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es Dickinson, Executive Director
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for the price and terms and
conditions at forth above.
BUYER:
MITCHAEL S. CASEY
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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 Members
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
Will Neumeister, Community Development Director d-
FROM:
SUBJECT: Discuss Andover Station List of Allowable Uses
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
On two occasions, May 16, 2006 and June 20, 2006, the EDA discussed modifying the list of allowable
uses to enable a funeral home and crematorium proposal to be acted on. This will need to be fmalized at
this meeting to bring the request to a conclusion. The EDA is asked to first act on the decision whether
the uses list for Andover Station North should be modified to allow the funeral home and crematorium
to be added. Once that decision is made, then the EDA could either review the letter of intent or they
could dismiss the request.
At the May meeting, the discussion centered on whether the use list should be modified to allow the
EDA to entertain these as allowable uses in Andover Station North. The staffwas directed to gather
input from Bruggeman Homes and Hanson Builders as to whether this use would be considered
acceptable to them. Attached is a letter from Bruggeman Homes that generally objects to the use
change. See attached minutes for more detail.
At the June meeting, discussion occurred on whether the site they have asked for would be better saved
for a larger office complex and also whether the Great River property was an available option or not.
The EDA directed staff to investigate that possibility. The attached letter from Great River indicates
that they do not wish to sell any property at this time. The developer of the funeral home was willing to
accept a low-key sign so that Bruggeman may not have an objection See attached minutes for more
detail.
DISCUSSION
The list of uses allowed in Andover Station North does not have a funeral home and crematorium listed.
Therefore the EDA must first decide if these uses will be allowed in Andover Station North. If the EDA
agrees that the uses should be amended, then there should be a motion to amend the list of allowable
uses to include them. If the EDA decides the list should not allow these uses, the staff should be
directed to return the newest letter of intent to Mr.DeShaw with the acknowledgement that the EDA
could not act on the request because the uses were not changed.
ACTION REOUESTED
The EDA is asked to discuss whether the Andover Station North uses should be amended to include
funeral homes and crematoriums. If the EDA feels that they should be allowed, make a motion to that
effect or direct staff to continue with the list as it currently exists,
Respectfully submitted,
Will Neumeiste~
Attachments
List of Uses Allowed in Andover Station North
Letter from Bruggeman Homes (June 8, 2006)
Letter from Great River Energy
List of Cities with Crematoriums
Detailed Crematorium Information
EDA Minutes (May 16, 2006 & June 20, 2006)
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1.06 "Property" shall mean all of the real Property submitted to the provisions of these Design
Standards, including all improvements located on the real Property now or in the future. The
Property as of the date of the adoption of the Design Standards is legally described on Exhibit A.
1.07 "Permitted Uses" shall mean the permitted uses of the Property be limited to community
commercial, office, entertainment, builder's showcase, office warehouse and residential as
defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question as to
whether or not a use meets the definition, the EConomic Development Authority shall make that
interpretation.
1.08 "Community Commercial" shall mean the establishments engaged in commercial
operations including retail trade and services and hospitality industries. These uses shall include
the following:
. Apparel and Clothing
. Book Store
. Food and Grocery Stores
. Leather Goods
. Photography Studio
. Sporting Goods
. Antiques
. Bakeries
. Carpets & Rugs
. China & Glassware
. Department Stores
. Furniture
. Hobby Shops
. Interior Decorating
. Locksmith Shop
. Office Supply & Equipment
. Pharmaceutical
. Tailoring
. Toys
. Video Store Rental & Sales
. Lighting Studios
. Barber and Beauty Shop
. Florist
. Jewelry Store
. Music Store
. Optometrist
. Car Wash
. Bicycles
. Candy
. Catering Establishments
. Clothing & Costume Rental
. Electrical Sales & Repair
. Gifts
. Household Appliances
. Retail Laundry & Retail Dry
Cleaning Pickup & Processing
Facility
. Luggage
. Paint & Wallpaper Sales
. Restaurants
. Tobacco
. Variety Stores
. Liquor Store Sales - Off-Sale
1.09 "Builders Showcase" shall mean uses related to the home building industry, these shall
include:
. Home and Office Electronics
. Drywall Companies
Andover Station North
Design Standards
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. Cabinet Shops
. Interior Decorating Supplies and
Services
. Other similar home building
related uses provided all
materials and goods are stored
inside.
. Building Supply (Provided all materials are stored inside)
. Garden Centers (Bulk goods must be adequately screened)
. Wmdow/Garage Door Sales (Provided all materials are stored inside)
. Contractors Offices
. Household Appliances
Fixtures, Central Vacuums
. Indoor Showroom
and
1.10 "Office Uses" shall mean establishments engaged in strictly office operations not requiring
loading or warehousing facilities, these shall include:
. Scientific and Technology Industries
. Office and Administrative Facilities
. Financial Institutions
. Conference Centers
. Health and Dental Care Facilities
. Hotels and Motels
. Day Care Facilities
. Veterinary Hospital
1.11 "Office\Warehouse Uses" shall mean establishments engaged in operations requiring both
office and warehousing facilities. Office space shall constitute at least 20% of floor area. There
shall be minimal impact upon the surrounding environment by noise, vibration, smoke, dust or
pollutants. These shall include:
. Indoor limited retail sales accessory to office\limited manufacturing uses
. Scientific and Technology Industries.
. Indoor Showroom
. Office/Showroom
. Office and Administrative Facilities
1.12 "Entertainment Uses" shall mean establishments engaged in providing entertainment,
these shall include the following:
. Theatres
. Restaurants
. Health Club
. Private Clubs, Lodges, Halls or Convention Centers
. Indoor Commercial Recreation
Andover Station North
Design Standards
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1.13 "Residential Areas" shall be allowed on lots 4 & 5, block 1, Andover Station North.
1.14 "Excluded Uses" shall mean the following uses and activities are prohibited within the
Property:
. Contractors Yards
. Auto Related Industries, including sales and repair (except car wash)
. Used Material Yard
. Exterior storage and sales
. Manufacture, Storage or Sale of Explosives or similar dangerous products
. Trucking Terminal
. "Adult Uses" as regulated by City Ordinances
SECTION 2
PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS
The purpose of the Andover Station North development is to provide for the orderly and
integrated development of a high quality Commercial Center that includes a miX of shops,
offices, office/showroom, entertainment, housing, recreation, community facilities, and open
space. The Andover Station North Design Standards are intended to encourage creative
application of specific design principles to the Property. The goal of the design review process is
to provide a framework for performance based communication, collaboration, negotiation and
accommodation. The following are the primary categories of the Andover Station North Design
Standards:
2.01 Site Plan
2.02 Landscaping
2.03 Architecture
2.04 Parking
2.05 Lighting
2.06 Signage
2.07 Minimum Standards
2.08 Maintenance, Alterations, Cons1roction, Noxious Activities, Temporary
Structures
2.09 Residential Design Standards
2.01 Site PIau - Each site plan submitted within the Property shall be reviewed to be in
substantial compliance with the following:
A. Site Planning to Preserve Natural Assets- 'While the network of required streets is
fixed, many site decisions remain for other streets and for buildings.
Andover Station North
Design Standards
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June 8, 2006
Mr. Will Neumeister
Andover Economic Development Authority
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW.
Andover, MN 55304
Re: Andover Station North
Dear Will,
As you recall, at the EDA meeting on May 16, 2006 Bruggeman properties, LLC was asked to review and
respond to the proposal for the Thurston Funeral Home Andover Chapel. We have reviewed the proposal
with our staff and the sales staff of Bruggeman Homes. The consensus was the construction of a funeral
home and aematorium on Jay Street near the entrance to the Par1<Side neighbortloOcl could have a
negative impact on the sale of homes. This was in view of the other concerns impacting the property
salability related to the WOE landfill and the Hghted ball fields. Although we are aware of those existing
constraints, introduction of one more possible sales objection could compound the problem, particularly in
Hght of alternatives available in Ramsey.
In addition, we beHeve the air quality issues related to a crematorium have been adequately addressed.
However. we beHave the crematorium has a considerably more negative image perception than a funeral
home alone. . AlthOugh we are opposed to the change, if the Andover EDA were to revise the use
restrictions to anew the funeral home, we ask them to consider the following:
1) Consider a1temative siteS within Andover Station North that do not front on Jay Street
2) Require'ew key" signage identifying the faClTIty.
3) Umit signage to the words "Thurston Funeral Home Andover Chaper, with no reference to the
aematorium permitted on any exterior signage within Andover Station North.
The proposed architecture for the facility is attractive and appropriate and enhanced landscaping could
further mitigate negative perceptions of the use. We appreciate the continuous support and concem the
Andover EDA has consistently shown and welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with you in further
detail.
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17845 East Highway 10 . P,O, Box 800 . Elk River, Minnesota 55330-0800 . 763-441-3121 . Fax 763,241-2366
June 30, 2006
RECEIVED
Bunker Lake Sub
Will Neumeister
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
JUL 5 2COS
CITY OF ANDOVER
SUBJECT: Bunker Lake Substation; Great River Energy Land Sale
Dear Will:
We have reviewed your proposal and cannot at this juncture, sell the portion of GRE land
lying west of the substation. We are looking at transmission line changes on our property
within the next few years and must keep our site options open.
Once our transmission line changes are complete we will be in a position to re-open
discussions about selling a portion of GRE's land. The referenced transmission line
changes should be complete with the next two years.
Sincerely,
GREAT RIVER ENERGY
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Land Rights Manager
CC: Mike Felber, Connexus - wlo encls.
Kevin Lennon, GRE - wlo encls.
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E-Mail gostrom@grenergy.com
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Dc:ar Russ,
As a follow-up to our telephone conversation, this letter will review some facts regarding the common
placement of cremation equipment within a funeral related facility,
\1atthews Cremation Division has been desib,rning, manufacturing and installing combustion systems for
a broad range of industries for over 50 years. Weare recognized as the leader in cremation equipment,
with over 3,000 installations throughout the United States and 50 countries, Our designs have been
granted U,S. patents, and have been adopted as industry standards for quality and performance, In
addition, we are the largest seT\'ice and repair organization, servicing all brands of cremation equipment.
Our company has been involved with the various tie Ids of combustion for many years, and directly
related to the cremation industry for over 52 years, We are a member in good standing with the
Cremation Association of North America, and became its first supplier member approximately 40 years
ago.
As the largest manufacturer of cremation equipment, our company annually markets over 70% of our
production to the funeral industry, Most funeral establishments are located in residential communities
and/or light commercial areas, since they are there to serve the local population, The cremation equip-
ment is installed within the funeral home and is generally considered by most zoning regulations to be an
extension of existing business and/or sef\'ices.
The equipment operates without smoke or odor. and each and every installation must be permitted by the
environmental authorities for the city, state or province in which it is installed, The equipment we
manufacture is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed, confirming maximum safety of both equipment
and personnel.
In addition, in Canada our equipment is built to the standards of the Canadian Gas Association (CGA),
and is inspected and approved by them for safety of both the electrical and gas control systems,
Each model manufactured by our company is tested by an independent testing laboratory against
standards set forth by the federal government. Our equipment's emission levels are less than half the
allowable standards to ensure environmental quality, Residents of the area will not be aware that the
equipment is operating,
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All machinery that performs combustion, whether automobiles or furnaces of any type (fireplaces or
crematories). gives offbyproducts referred to as particulate maller, Because of our equipment's high
quality standards. these byproducts are not visible. nor is there an odor of the material being combusted,
Enclosed is an emission test summary on an identical unit proposed tested by an independent testing
laboratory. The emission levels are well below allowable levels,
The equipment operates automatically and has built-in pollution detection equipment that constantly
supervIses the operation. safeguarding against pollution and environmental impact. Cycle time is
approximately two hours, When this cycle time is multiplied by the annual frequency of use. the actual
hours of operation become insignificant. Example: 8,760 hours per year. Assumption. 100 cremations
annually x 2 hours cycle time: 200 operating hours or 2% the total available hours,
The present rate of cremation in this country is approximately 28'Yo, The projections are that it will grow
within the next ten years to 38% - 42%, It is of vital importance that these services be locally anilable to
residents of the community, to help minimize cost to them and fulfilling their demands,
I appreciate your interest and concern regarding the basic information surrounding the installation of
cremation equipment. Please feel free to distribute this letter of information to any individuals and/or
group that might have interest.
Should you or others require additional information or have questions about anything in this letter. please
call me using our toll-free number: 800-327-2831,
Yours very truly.
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Best Point Estimates of 1194-1995 National Mercury Emission Rates by Category
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Sources of mercury" 1994-1995 1994-1995 % of Total
Mglyr" tonslyr" Inventory"
Area Sources 3,1 3.4 2.2
Lamo breaka.e 1.4 1.5 1.0
General laboratorv use 1.0 1.1 0.7
Dental nrenarations 0,6 0,7 0,4
Landfills 0,07 0,08 0.1
Mobil sources c c c
Paint use c c c
Aoricultural buminp c c c
Point Sources . 141.0 154.7 97.8
Combustion Sources 125.3 137.7 86.9
Utilitv boilers 47,2 51.8 32,8
Coal 147\' (51.6) (32.6\
Oil (0,2) (0,2) 10.1)
Natural .as (<0.1) (<0.1) 10,0)
MWC,' 26.9 29,6 IS.7
Commercial/Industrial boilers 25,S 2S.4 17.9
Coal (IS,S) 120.7) 113,1)
Oil 17.0) 17.7) 14,9)
MWI1b 14,6 16.0 10.\
Hazardous waste combustorsc 6.4 7,1 4,4
Residental boilers 33 3.6 2.3
Oil 12,9) (3,2) (2,0)
Coal 10.4\ (0.5) (0.3)
55l. 0,9 1.0 0,6
boilers' 0,2 0.2 0,1
( Crematories ) <0,1 <0.1 0.0
M. ng Sources 14.4 15.6 10.0
Chlor-alkali 6.5 7,1 4.5
Portland cemen~ 4,4 4.8 3.1
Puln and naner manufacturing 1.7 1.9 1.2
Instruments manuiacrurin~ 0.5 0.5 0.3
Secondarv H. nroduction 0.4 0,4 0.3
Electrical annaratus 0.3 0.3 0,2
Carbon black 0.3 0,3 0.2
Lime manufacturiM 0,\ 0,1 0.1
Primary lead 0,) 0,1 0,1
Primary coooer <0,] <0,1 0,0
Fluorescent lamo recvolin. <0.1 <0,1 0,0
Batteries <0,1 <0,1 0.0
Primary H.nroduction c c c
Mercurv comoounds c c c
Bvoroduct coke c c c
Refineries c c c
Miscellaneous Sou rees 1.3 1.4 0,9
Geothermal DOwer 1.3 1.4 0.9
Turf oroducts . g .
Pioments. oil etc. . . .
Total 144 158 100
I MWC;::;: municipal waste combustor~ MWI= medical waste incinerator; SSI=sewage sludge incmerator
. Numbers do not add exactly because of rounding
e Insufficient information to estimate 1994-1995 emissions
11 Parentheses denote subtotal within larger point source category
, For the purpose of this inventory. cement kilns that bum hazardous waste for fuel are counted as hazardous
waste
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. Mercury has been phased out of use
n EP A has finalized emissions guidelines for these source categories which wilt reduce mercury emissions by at
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EMISSIONS TESTING
REPORT
PERMIT NO. 0950126-005-AG
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CREMATOR
PREPARED FOR:
BALDWIN FAIRCHILD
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
MAY 5, 2005
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333 FALKENBURG ROAD, SUITE B-214
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333 FALKENBURG ROAD, SUITE B-214
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To the best of my knowledge, all field and analytical procedures comply with
Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements and all test data
and plant operating data are true and correct.
J.O INTRODUCTION
On May 5, 2005, Air Testing & Consulting, Inc" conducted the following tests on
Baldwin Fairchild's Human Crematory Incinerator located at 301 N, Ivanhoe Blvd,
in Orlando, Florida:
(1) Particlllate Emission (EPA Methods 1 - 5)
(2) Carbon Monoxide (EPA Method 10)
(3) Visible Emissions (EPA Method 9)
(4) Oxygen (EPA Method 3A)
These tests were perfonned at the request of Mathews Cremation Division to prove
compliance on the Power Pak II crematory incinerator. Orange County,
Environmental Protection Division, representatives, Gregory Bryant, Ilka Bundy and
John Casper audited the test.
2.0 SUMl\lARY OF RESULTS
The results of the emISSIon testing are presented in the Test Summary. The
Particulate emissions averaged 0.0549 grains per dry standard cubic foot (gr/dscf)
and CO emissions averaged 2.2 parts per million (ppmv), each corrected to 7% O2,
Op3city, highest six-minute Zl\eragc. on the stacie \VZlS 0%.
4.0 PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The facility operates a Matthews Power Pak II crematory for the purpose of
disposing of human remains. The uni t is rated at 100 lbslhr and operates on
a two hour cycle. See attached flow diagram. The design firing rate to the
primary chamber is 0.7 MMBtu/hr and the rate to the afterburner is 1.2
MMBtuIhr.
After the secondary chamber has been heated sufficiently, the cremator
burner ignites the cremation process is initiated. A typical cremation takes
from I to 2 hours, but the time may vary depending on the body weights and
various other factors. (See "Crematory Process Flow Diagram").
The testing personnel detected no objectionable odor during the stack test.
REGULATORY SUMMARY
BALDWIN FAIRCHILD
HUMAN CREMATORY
MAY 5, 2005
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10# RATE RATE ACTUAL PERMIT
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5/5/05
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NOZZLE DIAMETER (INCHES)
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NUMBER OF TEST POINTS PER RUN
STACK GAS TEMPERATURE ('F)
STACK GAS MOISTURE (%)
STACK GAS MOLECULAR WEIGHT
STACK GAS VOLUME SAMPLED (CUBIC FEET)
VOLUME SAMPLED (SCF @ 68eF)
STACK GAS VELOCITY (FEET PER SECOND)
STACK GAS FLOW RATE (ACFM)
ST ACK GAS FLOW RATE (DSCFM @ 68eF)
OXYGEN,%
PARTICULATE CONC (GR/DSCF) @7% O2
PARTICULATE MASS RATE (LBS/HOUR)
CO CONC @ 7% O~, pprnv
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Releases to Media
Amount Percent of Air Solid Waste Wastewater
Sector (Ib/yr) Total (Ib/yr) (Ib/yr) (Ib/yr)
Incinerators 326 35% 326 0 0
Fluorescent Lamps 126 13% 0 126 0
, General Industry 102 11% 0 0 102
Dental Facilities 99 11% 0 40 59
Switches - Automotive 72 8% 7 51 14
Thennostats 70 8% 0 70 0
Batteries 53 6% 0 53 0
Households 40 4% 0 0 40
Switches - Lighting 16 2% 0 16 0
Hospitals and Medical Facilities 7 1% 0 0 7
Switches - Appliances 4 <1% 0 3 I
'k. Crematories 3 <1% 3 0 0
Landfills I <1% 0 0 I
Veterinary Facilities 1 <1% 0 I 0
Septage 0 0% 0 0 0
Total for Purposeful Uses (lb/yr) 920 336 360 224
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUmORITY MEETING
MAY 16, 2006 - MINUTES
eeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by
Secre Don Jacobson at 6:00 pm. Tuesday, May 16,2006 at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Cros Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude (arrived at 6:04 pm),
oyce Twistol, Robert Nowak
Pr . ent Mike Gamache
Jim Dic' on, Executive Director
Dave Berko' City Engineer
Will Neumeister, unity Development Director
Others
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Orttel, seconded by Knight to approve the minutes of May 2, 2
Motion carried.
. DISCUSS LETTER OF INTENT (Daniel DeShaw)
Mr. Neumeister explained that Keystone Development is working with Thurston-
Lindberg Funeral Home on this project. At the present time the list of uses allowed in
Andover Station North does not include a funeral home or crematorium. If this is a use
the EDA would like in that area it would need to be added to the list.
Russ Karash, Keystone Development presented a drawing of the proposed funeral home
showing the elevations. He noted that they have a 40% cremation rate at Thurston-
Lindberg.
(Vice President Trude arrived at 6:04 pm to chair the meeting).
Mr. Karash explained that the equipment that will be used for the crematorium is
odorless, smokeless and capable of doing 4-6 bodies a day. They plan to do about 50 per
year. He explained the process and the amount of time that is necessary for cremation.
One of the concerns that people have regarding crematoriums is the mercury that is in
teeth. He noted that there has been a 30% decrease in the number of mercury fillings as
they usually use porcelain. He also stated that the EP A is not going to monitor
crematoriums any more.
Economic Development Authority Meeting
May 16, 2006 - Minutes
Page 2
Commissioner Nowak asked if there would be a large smoke stack. Mr. Karash replied
that it is about 20 inches high. There is no smoke because it bums at 700 degrees and
there is an after-burner that bums the smoke.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if this is approved would the EDA need to go back to all
of the people who have purchased other lots in the plat to see if they would be agreeable
to allowing funeral homes and crematoriums as an allowed use. Mr. Neumeister thought
that as long as the convenants were not being changed we wouldn't have to.
Commissioner Jacobson felt that there is a lot of asphalt and asked if the purchasers
would be willing to add more green space. Mr. Neumeister noted that they meet the
requirements for green space.
Commissioner Orttel stated that a lot of funeral homes don't return pacemakers and other
medical devices and asked how Thurston-Lindberg deals with them. Mr. DeShaw
explained that devices are required to be removed and they have a service that picks them
up and disposes of them as required by law.
Mr. Neumeister showed the EDA a drawing of Andover Station North. noting where the
green space is located. If the EDA wants more green space the purchaser can reduce the
parking.
Commissioner Knight asked what the opposition was to the other location previously
brought forward for a funeral home and crematorium. Mr. Neumeister stated that the
people in the area were concerned with health issues.
The EDA discussed with Mr. Karash if they would be willing to take a different lot
Commissioner Knight noted that there is heavy residential going in across the street and
he didn't know how they would feel about this use. . Greg Schlink, Bruggeman Homes,
stated that he would like a little time to talk to his marketing people. Vice President
Trude explained that the EDA would want to know if this use would prevent people from
buying Bruggeman's homes. Commissioner Twistol stated that the Hanson Builders
property is very well screened and she would have no problem with this use.
Mr. Neumeister explained that they would get the information to the developers and
come back to the EDA with their comments.
Vice President Trude requested that the ap
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 2006
Page 2
esident Gamache arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Motio Orttel, Seconded by Trude, approval of allocation of$42,500 to Mr. Mistelske. Motion
carried un imously.
LAND SALES AT ANDOVER STATION NORTH
Community Development . ctor Neumeister stated the City Attorney has advised the EDA
that when land is sold in Ando Station North, a public hearing is necessary. It is appropriate
to hold the public hearings for the d sales to Louis Rudnicki for a retail development and also
to Michael Casey for a light industria evelopment now that the purchase agreements have been
put into fmal form and signed.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to open e public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
No one wished to address the EDA.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to close the public hearin t 6:05 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Trude asked staff to check with City Attorney Hawkins if they were on
supposed to authorize this item to go forward because she would hate to see something g
wrong.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to proceed forward with the closing
properties as discussed in the staff report. Motion carried unanimously.
.. LEITER OF INTENT - REVIEW FUNERAL HOME PROPOSAL (CONTINUED)
Community Development Director Neumeister stated on May 16,2006, a letter of intent was
brought to the EDA related to a funeral home and crematorium proposal. The letter was
submitted by Daniel DeShaw for a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Andover Station North.
Commissioner Trude stated when she read Bruggeman's letter, it indicated they already have
some issues they have to deal with in regard to this property. She thought if this issue stood
alone, it may not be such a big issue but with two other issues, it may be too much for the
homeowners and builders to handle. She would like to see staff work with the applicants on
another site if any are available.
President Gamache wondered if they want to adjust the list to let the funeral home fit somewhere
else. Commissioner Trude stated she was not interested in changing the guidelines for Andover
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 2006
Page 3
Station North.
Commissioner Orttel stated he did not have a problem with this and he did not think there was
anything negative and people would not even know a crematorium was there. President
Gamache agreed and thought it was a perception of people. He thought the design fit in there
nicely. He wondered if Great River would be willing to sell a portion of their land on Bunker
Lake Boulevard for this.
Commissioner Trude wondered if they would be able to get a restaurant in the area if there was a
funeral home there.
Mr. Nowak stated he was willing to allow this in the area until he heard there were objections
from Bruggeman and he did not want to risk any deal with them.
Commissioner Trude wondered if the funeral home would fit into the vacant lot by G-Will
Liquor and would they be willing to rezone if necessary.
Commissioner Orttel stated this is the nicest development within the entire park and he hated to
run the applicant out of the city because of perceptions.
Commissioner Trude asked why they would split the land when they have a proposal to buy the
entire parcel and if they allowed this they would have an issue with sales of the townhomes.
President Gamache stated he did not have a problem with this going in where proposed but he
wondered if they could move it further to the east or north.
. Commissioner Orttel thought staff should look into the Great River site to see if they could sell
some land for this.
Mr. Russ Karach stated they picked that lot because eight to ten months ago there was a bank
going in and a day care and office space going in and now that has changed.
Mr. Nowak wondered how the developer would respond to the issues Bruggeman has in his
letter. Mr. Russ Karach stated a low key sign would not be an issue for them. He thought a
crematorium was actually an asset to the location. There would not be a lot of traffic associated
with this and they are willing to do cross easements to help out traffic control and do whatever
the City wants with landscaping. He thought the Great River property would be overpriced and
this is the second attempt at a location.
Commissioner Trude wondered if they move the funeral home further to the east, would the
parcel be large enough for the medical proposal because they need a base for customers in order
to get a restaurant in.
Mr. Nowak thought the first site along Hanson would be a good site for the funeral home. The
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 2006
Page 4
developer thought there might be an issue with methane gas. Commissioner Trude stated they
would need to vent the foundation.
Ms. Twistol did not think a crematorium was such a bad thing. Commissioner Trude stated
generally they do not have funeral services in a strip mall area; they are more accepted in a
residential area.
President Gamache stated they have some options to look at and he thought they liked the
general plan for the funeral home.
'ER OF INTENT - REVIEW TOWN CENTER COMPANIESINORTHSTAR
'RS PROPOSAL
Communi evelopment Director Neumeister stated a letter of intent has been received from
Town Center ompanies, LLC in conjunction with Northstar Partners (as broker) to purchase
Lot 1, Block 2, dover Station North. They have indicated they would develop professional
offices, including p ssibly a bank on the site. The site is the large parcel at the southwest comer
of 139th and Hanson ulevard.
Commissioner Trude thou t the deposit of $25,000 should be non-refundable. Coinmissioner
Orttel stated he did not oppos the use but the deal is leaning toward the applicant's benefit. He
stated what they are going to do or six months is try to sell the land and if they cannot then they
are not out anything but the EDA uld have to sit idle on the property for that amount of time.
Commissioner Trude wondered if they uld have the applicants come in and talk to them about
this. Mr. Dickinson stated they do want to e an exclusive marketer of the property and he
would check to see if they would be availabl 0 discuss this further.
Commissioner Trude thought they would get quite few employees in a large building that
would be helpful in getting a restaurant in the area.
Mr. Dickinson discussed some of the developments Town
Commissioner Orttel stated what concerns him is it looks like y will be dropping the price to
sell the parcel to this developer and he did not know if it was fair the public because they
would also be paying a brokerage fee.
Mr. Neumeister stated they gave the developer a higher number than wha . s in the proposal.
$4.75 a foot was what staff gave them for a price and they would be buildin
dollar building.
Mr. Nowak wondered if they should go back to them at $4.50 a square foot and a n -refundable
deposit. Commissioner Trude stated they should counter offer for more per square fee nd then
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SUBJECT: Letter ofIntent -Review Funeral Home Proposal (Continued)
FROM:
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
A revised letter of intent has been submitted to the EDA related to a funeral home and crematorium
proposal. This new letter was submitted once again by Daniel DeShaw for the westerly 318 feet of Lot 2,
Block 3, Andover Station North. Please find the letter of intent attached for your review. At two previous
meetings this was deferred until a decision was made related to the modifYing the standards for Andover
Station North to approve funeral homes and crematoriums as allowable uses.
DISCUSSION
Provided the EDA has modified the list of allowed uses, this letter may be able to be addressed, if not, then
the staff should be directed to return the letter of intent to Mr.DeShaw with the acknowledgement that the
EDA could not act on the request because the uses were not changed.
Due to the fact that Michael Casey has officially withdrawn his purchase agreement for the site that Mr.
DeShaw is interested in purchasing, this request may fit into the area without much difficulty. See attached
site plan sketch showing the building position on the lot. The lot line adjustment which was contemplated
for Mr. Casey will work for this proposal as well.
ACTION REOUESTED
Provided the EDA has amended the list of allowable uses, the EDA is asked to discuss the letter of intent
and determine whether there is interest in selling the land to Mr. DeShaw based on the newest proposal
that he submitted (price of$394,916).
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachments
. Letter ofIntent (Daniel DeShaw)
. Drawing of Site
. Architectural Drawing of Funeral Home
. Minutes of ED A Meetings (May 16, 2006 & June 20, 2006)
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Mr. Will Neumeister
City of Andover, MN
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
Andover, MN 55304
RECEIVED
22517 178th Ave
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Cold Spring, MN 56320
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AUG 7 2006
RE: Purchase of City land located on Jay Street N.W.
CITY OF ANDOVER
Dear Mr. Neumeister:
This letter is a proposal for the purchase ofa parcel of land located on Jay Street N.W. from the
City of Andover, MN and its subsequent development into a funeral home.
1. SELLER: City of Andover, MN
2. BUYER: Joyce and Daniel DeShaw
3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W. 318 feet of Lot 2 Block 3 of Andover Station North
(Approximately 98,729 square feet)
4. PRICE: $394,916.00 (Three Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Nine Hundred
Sixteen and nO/100 dollars), or $4.00 per square foot, (98,729 total square feet).
Purchase price to include land purchase, park dedication fees, non-residential water
connection charge and assessments. Final price of the land will be adjusted once
survey is complete, but would be based on the above square foot calculations.
5. CLOSING: Closing shall be on or before January 15,2007 with construction to
begin Spring of2007. At closing, seller shall convey a marketable fee
title free of all leases, mortgages and other encumbrances and
restrictions.
6. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS: All taxes shall be prorated as of the day of
closing. The property shall be delivered by
SELLER free of any Special Assessments.
7. BROKERAGE: Buyer and Seller represent that neither party is responsible for
Brokerage commissions.
8. INTENDED USE: The parties acknowledge that the intended use ofthe property
would be used to construct an approximate 7,000 square foot
Funeral Home with crematorium. Architecture would be per
City of Andover, MN requirements. Attached site plan, along
with previous floor plan and elevations depict conceptual
design.
9. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING: Buyer shall agree to or receive from
City of Andover, MN the following:
a. Approval of conditional use permit for the use of a crematorium at the
funeral home site.
b. Proposed preliminary site plan and elevation approval by Buyer and Seller.
c. Approved administrative lot split as shown on site plan (From 353 feet to
319 feet west to east) .
10. CONFIENTIALITY: Each of the parties (and their respective agents and repre-
sentatives) will keep the existence and terms of the letter in strict confidence both
before and after closing, except in the course of conveying necessary information to
third parties involved in the transaction and except as may be required by law or
otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties.
11. NON-BINDING: Each of the parties acknowledges that this is a Letter ofIntent
and shall not be binding until a written Purchase Agreement is executed by both
parties.
Please acknowledge your acceptance of this Letter ofIntent by signing and returning
by mail or fax. Thank you for your assistance in the process and your favorable
response for the proposed use. We look forward to be coming a part of the
community of Andover, MN.
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Funeral Director
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MAY 16,2006 -MINUTES
eeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by
Secre Don Jacobson at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, May 16,2006 at the Andover City Hall,
1685 Cross Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude (arrived at 6:04 pm),
oyce Twistol, Robert Nowak
Pr . ent Mike Gamache
Jim Dic' on, Executive Director
Dave Berko. City Engineer
Will Neumeister, unity Development Director
Others
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Orttel, seconded by Knight to approve the minutes of May 2,2
Motion carried.
.. DISCUSS LETTER OF INTENT (Daniel DeShaw)
Mr. Neumeister explained that Keystone Development is working with Thurston-
Lindberg Funeral Home on this project. At the present time the list of uses allowed in
Andover Station North does not include a funeral home or crematorium. If this is a use
the EDA would like in that area it would need to be added to the list.
Russ Karash, Keystone Development presented a drawing of the proposed funeral home
showing the elevations. He noted that they have a 40% cremation rate at Thurston-
Lindberg.
(Vice President Trude arrived at 6:04 pm to chair the meeting).
Mr. Karash explained that the equipment that will be used for the crematorium is
odorless, smokeless and capable of doing 4-6 bodies a day. They plan to do about 50 per
year. He explained the process and the amount of time that is necessary for cremation.
One of the concerns that people have regarding crematoriums is the mercury that is in
teeth. He noted that there has been a 30% decrease in the number of mercury fillings as
they Usually use porcelain. He also stated that the EP A is not going to monitor
crematoriums any more.
Economic Development Authority Meeting
May 16, 2006 - Minutes
Page 2
Commissioner Nowak asked if there would be a large smoke stack. Mr. Karash replied
that it is about 20 inches high. There is no smoke because it burns at 700 degrees and
there is an after-burner that burns the smoke.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if this is approved would the EDA need to go back to all
of the people who have purchased other lots in the plat to see if they would be agreeable
to allowing funeral homes and crematoriums as an allowed use. Mr. Neumeister thought
that as long as the convenants were not being changed we wouldn't have to.
Commissioner Jacobson felt that there is a lot of asphalt and asked if the purchasers
would be willing to add more green space. Mr. Neumeister noted that they meet the
requirements for green space.
Commissioner Orttel stated that a lot of funeral homes don't return pacemakers and other
medical devices and asked how Thurston-Lindberg deals with them. Mr. DeShaw
explained that devices are required to be removed and they have a service that picks them
up and disposes of them as required by law.
Mr. Neumeister showed the EDA a drawing of Andover Station North, noting where the
green space is located. If the EDA wants more green space the purchaser can reduce the
parking.
Commissioner Knight asked what the opposition was to the other location previously
brought forward for a funeral home and crematorium. Mr. Neumeister stated that the
people in the area were concerned with health issues.
The EDA discussed with Mr. Karash if they would be willing to take a different lot
Commissioner Knight noted that there is heavy residential going in across the street and
he didn't know how they would feel about this use. Greg ScWink, Bruggeman Homes,
stated that he would like a little time to talk to his marketing people. Vice President
Trude explained that the EDA would want to know if this use would prevent people from
buying Bruggeman's homes. Commissioner Twistol stated that the Hanson Builders
property is very well screened and she would have no problem with this use.
Mr. Neumeister explained that they would get the information to the developers and
come back to the EDA with their comments.
Vice President Trude requested that the ap
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 2006
Page 2
esident Gamache arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Motio Orttel, Seconded by Trude, approval of allocation of$42,500 to Mr. Mistelske. Motion
carried un imously.
LAND SALES AT ANDOVER STATION NORTH
Community Development . ector Neumeister stated the City Attorney has advised the EDA
that when land is sold in Ando Station North, a public hearing is necessary. It is appropriate
to hold the public hearings for the d sales to Louis Rudnicki for a retail development and also
to Michael Casey for a light industria evelopment now that the purchase agreements have been
put into final form and signed.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to open e public hearing at 6:05 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
No one wished to address the EDA.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to close the public hearin t 6:05 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Trude asked staff to check with City Attorney Hawkins if they were on
supposed to authorize this item to go forward because she would hate to see something g
wrong.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, to proceed forward with the closing
properties as discussed in the staff report. Motion carried unanimously.
.. LETTER OF INTENT - REVIEW FUNERAL HOME PROPOSAL (CONTINUED)
Community Development Director Neumeister stated on May 16, 2006, a letter of intent was
brought to the EDA related to a funeral home and crematorium proposal. The letter was
submitted by Daniel DeShaw for a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Andover Station North.
Commissioner Trude stated when she read Bruggeman's letter, it indicated they already have
some issues they have to deal with in regard to this property. She thought if this issue stood
alone, it may not be such a big issue but with two other issues, it may be too much for the
homeowners and builders to handle. She would like to see staff work with the applicants on
another site if any are available.
President Gamache wondered if they want to adjust the list to let the funeral home fit somewhere
else. Commissioner Trude stated she was not interested in changing the guidelines for Andover
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 2006
Page 3
Station North.
Commissioner Orttel stated he did not have a problem with this and he did not think there was
anything negative and people would not even know a crematorium was there. President
Gamache agreed and thought it was a perception of people. He thought the design fit in there
nicely. He wondered if Great River would be willing to sell a portion of their land on Bunker
Lake Boulevard for this.
Commissioner Trude wondered if they would be able to get a restaurant in the area if there was a
funeral home there.
Mr. Nowak stated he was willing to allow this in the area until he heard there were objections
from Bruggeman and he did not want to risk any deal with them.
Commissioner Trude wondered if the funeral home would fit into the vacant lot by G- Will
Liquor and would they be willing to rezone if necessary.
Commissioner Orttel stated this is the nicest development within the entire park and he hated to
run the applicant out ofthe city because of perceptions.
Commissioner Trude asked why they would split the land when they have a proposal to buy the
entire parcel and if they allowed this they would have an issue with sales of the townhomes.
President Gamache stated he did not have a problem with this going in where proposed but he
wondered if they could move it further to the east or north.
. Commissioner Orttel thought staff should look into the Great River site to see if they could sell
some land for this.
Mr. Russ Karach stated they picked that lot because eight to ten months ago there was a bank
going in and a daycare and office space going in and now that has changed.
Mr. Nowak wondered how the developer would respond to the issues Bruggeman has in his
letter. Mr. Russ Karach stated a low key sign would not be an issue for them. He thought a
crematorium was actually an asset to the location. There would not be a lot of traffic associated
with this and they are willing to do cross easements to help out traffic control and do whatever
the City wants with landscaping. He thought the Great River property would be overpriced and
this is the second attempt at a location.
Commissioner Trude wondered if they move the funeral home further to the east, would the
parcel be large enough for the medical proposal because they need a base for customers in order
to get a restaurant in.
Mr. Nowak thought the first site along Hanson would be a good site for the funeral home. The
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - June 20, 2006
Page 4
developer thought there might be an issue with methane gas. Commissioner Trude stated they
would need to vent the foundation.
Ms. Twistol did not think a crematorium was such a bad thing. Commissioner Trude stated
generally they do not have funeral services in a strip mall area; they are more accepted in a
residential area.
President Gamache stated they have some options to look at and he thought they liked the
general plan for the funeral home.
"ER OF INTENT - REVIEW TOWN CENTER COMPANIES/NORTHSTAR
'RS PROPOSAL
Communi evelopment Director Neumeister stated a letter of intent has been received from
Town Center ompanies, LLC in conjunction with Northstar Partners (as broker) to purchase
Lot 1, Block 2, dover Station North. They have indicated they would develop professional
offices, including p ssibly a bank on the site. The site is the large parcel at the southwest corner
of 139th and Hanson ulevard.
Commissioner Trude thou t the deposit of $25,000 should be non-refundable. Commissioner
Orttel stated he did not oppos the use but the deal is leaning toward the applicant's benefit. He
stated what they are going to do or six months is try to sell the land and if they cannot then they
are not out anything but the EDA uld have to sit idle on the property for that amount of time.
Commissioner Trude wondered if they uld have the applicants come in and talk to them about
this. Mr. Dickinson stated they do want to e an exclusive marketer of the property and he
would check to see if they would be availabl 0 discuss this further.
Commissioner Trude thought they would get quite few employees in a large building that
would be helpful in getting a restaurant in the area.
Mr. Dickinson discussed some of the developments Town
Commissioner Orttel stated what concerns him is it looks like y will be dropping the price to
sell the parcel to this developer and he did not know if it was fair
would also be paying a brokerage fee.
Mr. Neumeister stated they gave the developer a higher number than wha .s in the proposal.
$4.75 a foot was what staff gave them for a price and they would be buildin
dollar building.
Mr. Nowak wondered if they should go back to them at $4.50 a square foot and a n -refundable
deposit. Commissioner Trude stated they should counter offer for more per square fee nd then
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
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Directo
FROM:
Will Neumeister, Community Development Director ~
SUBJECT: Letter of Intent - Review Day Care Proposal (Tracy Sonterre)
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
The attached "Letter ofIntent" has been submitted for approximately the south half ofthe parcel
located northeast of the Bruggeman Townhomes along Jay Street (see attached site sketch).
DISCUSSION
Staffis of the opinion that this is a strong proposal as it provides a transition to the townhomes and
will have a residential look to the building. The site drawing shows that the building would be
approximately 8,000 square feet in size and would bring a welcome addition to the Andover Station
North development. The owner sees the need for this type of facility in the area because of the large
youth population in Andover, the nearby schools and ballfields. The site would lend itself to having a
day care center with adequate parking to meet the City's day care center requirements and allow a use
to occupy about half of a site that once was conceived as having all offices. The day care use would
still enable about 9,000 square feet of office to be built on the remainder of the site.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is asked to review the proposal and determine whether there is interest in selling
approximately the south half of Lot 24 to Tracy Sonterre for a children's day care facility.
Respectfully submitted,
Will Neumeister ((/~
Attachments
Letter of Intent
Plat Drawing of Area
Site Drawing
August09,2006
Mr. Jim Dickenson
Mr. Will Neumeister
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
From: Tracy Sonterre
JZM Property Management, LLC &
Creative Kids Child Care Center, inc
15556 Jackson St NE
Ham Lake MN 55304
612-670-8010
Re: Letter of Intent to Purchase Land
By and between the City of Andover ["Seller"] and JZM Property Management, LLC [buyer"]
made this 9th day of August 2006.
Location:
Hanson Boulevard and Jay Street
Northwest, Andover, MN 55304
Legal Description:
Southern Part of Lot 24, Block 1, Andover Station North
Area:
Total lot area - 42,854 square feet
Price:
$4.00 per square feet @ 42,854 square feet
Total purchase price for the site is $171,417.00. This price includes park
dedication fees. assessments for street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
water main, and water area charges are included in the price. Final price
will be adjusted once survey is completed, but will be based on the
above price per square foot.
Terms:
Buyer shall make $5,000.00 non-refundable down payment that will be
applied to the final purchase price.
Taxes:
All taxes shall be prorated as of the day of closing. The property shall
be delivered by Seller free of any Assessments.
Due Diligence:
Buyer shall have six [6] months to complete it Due Diligence, including
but not limited to environmental, survey, and economic viability. If Buyer
is engaged in the process of entitlement, Le. getting plans approved etc.
Seller agrees to extend the closing date by an additional six [6] months.
If Buyer cancels this agreement in writing during the Due Diligence
period, the down payment shall be refunded to the Buyer within 10
working days of the City receiving written notice of cancellation.
Closing Conditions
As listed below:
A. Approval of a preliminary plat on the property.
Intended Use:
The primary use of the building space will be for a child care center.
Additional use of the building, to develop professional office or retail
space.
ExClusivity:
Seller agrees to remove the site from the market and will not entertain
any other offers solicited or not during the Due Diligence time frame.
Each of the parites aCknowledges that this is a Letter of Intent and
shall not be binding until a written Purchase Agreement is executed
by both parties.
Non-Binding:
Buyer:
JZM Property Managem:~~ '::C
By: Tracy M Sonterre /~'\J:D
Its: President/Owner
Date: 8/oq { 0 19
Seller:
City of Andover
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
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Will Neumeister, Community Development Director ttdv--
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT: Review Baseball Association's Building Proposal
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
A representative of the Andover Baseball Association will be present at the meeting to present the attached
plans for a new service building that they would like to build this fall at Andover Station North.
DISCUSSION
The EDA has design guidelines that need to be followed for architectural design qualities in any new
building at Andover Station North. The latest copy of the design guidelines are attached for your review.
The building is proposed to be nearly identical to the service building at Sunshine Park. They are
proposing a different color scheme but it will look like the one at Sunshine Park.
The staff has reviewed the Andover Station North design standards and asks the EDA to determine ifthe
qualities in the building (colored masonry block and painted masonry block with vinyl siding) are
considered ..."compatible to the surrounding character of the area" (community playfieldlballfield use) as
allowed in the standards (Section 2.03 H) - see attached, pg. 9.
ACTION REQUESTED
The EDA is asked to hear a short presentation from the Andover Baseball Association, review the
architectural drawings and make a determination whether the proposed building is in conformance to the
architectural design guidelines for Andover Station North.
Respectfully submitted,
Will Neumeister ad--
Attachments
Drawing of Site
Architectural Drawing of Service Building
Andover Station North Design Guidelines (Section 2.03 - Architectural Standards)
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2.03 Architectural Standards (Commercial, Industrial, Office Showroom Buildings)
A. Building Entries and Windows - Building massing shall be designed to highlight the
location of building entries. Primary pedestrian entries shall be clearly expressed and
be recessed or framed by a sheltering element such as an awning, arcade, porch or
portico. Greater height may be used to accentuate entries in the form of tower
elements, tall openings, or a central mass at an entry plaza.
B. Reveals - Windows and doors must be recessed at least two inches from walls or
exterior trim to create shadow for visual interest.
c. Building Scale and Definition - The guidelines in this section are intended to create
buildings with a human scale, making Andover Station North a more pedestrian-
friendly and a pleasant place to walk.
1. Structural Legibility and Articulation-Facade articulation is required. Building
fenestration (windows and doors) and changes in mass shall relate to structural
system( s) and the organization of interior space. Vertical architectural features
such as columns and piers help articulate building mass.
2. Roof Form/Rooftop Equipment-A variety of roof forms are permitted.
Architectural drawings shall show rooftop mechanical equipment details.
Changes in roof form must correspond with a building's structural bays and
massing. Mechanical equipment must be integrated into overall mass of a
building and screened and/or hidden behind parapets or recessed into hips, gables.
Equipment boxes must be adequately screened.
3. Fences and W alls- Walls and fences within view of streets, parks or plazas must be
constructed out of attractive, long-lasting materials, such as wood, wrought iron,
masonry or stone. Chain link and wire fencing must not be used. Walls and
fences must not exceed 42 inches in height within 20 feet of streets, parks, and
plazas.
D. Buildings
1. Quality and Materials - Each building located within the Property shall be built in
an industry acceptable and city approved workman-like manner with high quality,
first-class building materials. The design and location of buildings constructed on
a lot shall be attractive and shall compliment existing structures and the
surrounding natural features and topography with respect to height, design, fInish,
color, size and location. The following standards shall be adhered to:
A. Masonry material shall be used. Color shall be introduced through colored
block or panels and not painted block.
B. Brick may be used upon approval of the ARC to assure uniformity.
Andover Station North
Design Standards
March 15,2005
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C. Block shall have a weathered, polished, fluted or broken face.
D. Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up, pre-cast, and shall be finished in
stone or textured fInish, and coated.
E. Metal siding is prohibited, except as an accent material upon approval of the
ARC.
F. All accessory structures shall be designed and constructed with materials
compatible with the primary structure.
G. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible
appearing material or camouflaged to blend into the building or background.
Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior machinery, tanks, etc., are to
be fully screened by compatible materials.
H. Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed aggregate
and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added architectural interest
through building design and/or appropriate landscaping. The buildings shall
have varied and interesting detailing. The use of large unadorned concrete
panels and concrete block, or a solid wall unrelieved by architectural detailing,
such as change in materials, change in color, fenestrations, or other significant
visual relief provided in a manner or intervals in keeping with the size mass,
and scale of the wall and its views from public ways shall be prohibited. See
recommended materials palette, Exhibit B. (Samples available at Andover
Community Development Office). Other materials may be approved by the
ARC and EDA if determined to be in conformance with existing design and
character of the Property.
I. Each building shall contain one or more architectural treatments such as
towers, arches, vaults, entryway projections, canopies and detailing to add
additional interest and articulation to structures.
J. There shall be no underdeveloped sides of buildings visible from public right-
of-ways. All elevations visible from the street shall receive nearly equal
treatment and visual qualities. Windows shall be incorporated into areas that
front streets, sidewalks or trails, when appropriate.
K. Review and approval of building materials by EDA.
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L. Minimum Height - Street facing buildings must be at least 20 feet high.
Minimum building height is measured relative to the finished grade.
Minimum height is measured to the highest point of the roof, excluding minor
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lengths of parapets, cupolas, or other discontinuous projecting features.
Continuous parapets or false fronts and peaked or sloped roofs do quality
towards meeting the minimum height.
M. Maximum Height - In all locations, the maximum allowable building height is
45 feet, measured at the tallest part of the building.
N. Minor Projections - Minor projections and special architectural features such.
as clock towers, bell towers, cupolas and ornamental portions of parapet walls
may extend up to 10 feet above the maximum height, provided they make up
no more than one third of the length ofa building's facade.
2.04 Parking, Loading and Unloading Areas
A. No parking shall be permitted on any street or any place other than parking areas located
on a lot. All parking provided on a lot must meet the requirements of City codes and
ordinances of the City. From and after the date a building is constructed the owners of
such building and building site shall maintain adequate on-site parking spaces and
loading facilities to serve the needs of each building site, taking into account the building
or buildings located or to be located thereon, and the use made or to be made thereof.
B. Separate areas shall be designated for automobile parking, loading, commercial, and
storage uses. Loading areas shall not encroach into yard setbacks or required off street
parking areas of any lot. All parking and drive aisle surface areas shall be either asphalt
or concrete and all parking areas including parking islands must be poured concrete curb.
Any deviation is subject to approval of the ARC.
C. Landscaping shall be incorporated into all parking lots to decrease the visual monotony.
Island plantings of over story trees are required for parking areas accommodating more
than 20 vehicles. No vehicles or trailers may be parked in the same location for a period
in excess of twenty-four (24) hours in the parking lots.
D. Joint parking arrangements between facilities shall be encouraged.
2.05 Exterior Lighting - The following standards apply to on-site lighting, including lighting of
signs, structures, landscaping, plazas, parking and service areas.
A. Intensity and Direction of Lighting
1. All lighting fixtures, including spotlights, electrical reflectors and other means of
illuminating signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading and similar areas,
shall be focused, directed and arranged to prevent horizontal glare or direct
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N. W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
President and EDA Members
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
Will Neumeister, Community Development Director vd-
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Review Proposed Signs at Andover Station
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
United Properties is asking for the EDA to review their request to update their monument sign package at Andover
Station. Please refer to the attached drawings showing what they are proposing. They will be present at the meeting
to provide answers to any questions the EDA may have.
DISCUSSION
As you may recall, special consideration was given to Walgreens and TARGET to locate two monument type signs
at the Southeast comer of Quinn Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard in 2003. At that time, the monument signs for
those two businesses were evaluated to determine whether they were necessary and how they should be placed as
they were each competing for the same comer. The EDA granted approval for the two signs next to each other and
were able to satisfy both businesses need for monument style signs (see attached, page 10).
The new request from United Properties asks for two new monument signs to serve the existing tenants in the
existing retail center where Festival Foods is located and also the new Northgate Liquor Store to be located south
of the Walgreens. Also be aware that another monument sign for a future TCF bank will (someday) be located
along Bunker Lake Boulevard in the same general area (please refer to the two attached site drawings showing
locations of the signs).
As was the case before, the property owner is indicating they need more signs and the EDA will need to evaluate
whether the signs are acceptable in design, size and location. The question that needs to be addressed is whether it
would be possible to consolidate the two signs into one larger sign (sign code allows up to 300 sq. ft.-see attached
sign code, page 7), or could they be placed next to each other as TARGET and Walgreesns did? We are looking
for a way that each property owner gets what they need, but doesn't result in competing signs that will clutter that
section of Bunker Lake Boulevard. A single sign to suit their needs would look the best. The drawings show a
sign for Festival that could be made three feet wider and two and one-half feet taller and the Northgate sign face
could be one of the larger sign plates allowed. The smaller stores in the strip mall could take the smaller spaces on
the sign.
ACTION REOUESTED
The EDA is requested to consider the request from United Properties and allow the property owners to make their
case for two additional new monument signs for their properties.
Respectfully sub~tt,e'7
Will Neumeister ~
Attachments
Letter from United Properties
Sign Detail Drawings for Two Signs (as proposed)
"Combined" Sign Option (concept drawing by staff)
Current Sign Code
Site Map of Andover Station Area (T ARGET/Walgreen's signs)
08/10/2006
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NO. 866 [;1002
UNITED PROPERTIES
August 10, 2006
Economic Development Authority
FaX# 763.755.8923
Andover City HaJJ
1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW
Andover, MN 55304
RE: Request for additional signage at Andover Station
Dear President and Members of the EDA:
United Properties is requesting the following additions and changes to the current
signage at Andover Station:
1. A new monument sign on the comer of Quinn Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard.
The monument will have two panels-one for the new Northgate Liquor space
and the other for the future owner of the adjacent outlot. In addition the
monument will contain a reader board.
2. A larger monument sign for Festival Foods and other tenants located in Andover
Station.
3. The current Northgate Liquor sign will stay as-is.
We strongly believe that increased signage is vital to the success of the businesses at
Andover Station. It is our goal, in conjunction with the EDA, to provide a healthy, vibrant
shopping center for the citizens of Andoyer. Attached you will find the renderings of the
new signage as well as a site plan showing the proposed locations.
We look forward to your review of our request.
~~
Bruce Carlson
Vice President Retail Development
United Properties
3500 American Blvd. W.. Minneapolis. MN 55431 . 952.831.1 000 . fax 952.893.8206 . WWW.uproperties.c:om
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FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
EDA President and Board
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM:
Will Neumeister, Community Development DirectorL~
SUBJECT: Update on Economic Development Activities
DATE:
August 15,2006
INTRODUCTION
This memo is provided as a status update for all the economic development activities that the staff
has been engaged in over the past month.
DISCUSSION
The following is the update on activities:
Rudnicki Purchase Agreement - Mr. Rudnicki has closed on the purchase of the north 195 feet of Lot
5, Block 3, Andover Station North and the building permit was issued. The building is above grade
and will be completed by the end of October. They will erect a temporary tent on the property to the
south in early August for a week or two to promote their new business location.
Casey Purchase Agreement - Mr. Casey has asked to be let out of the purchase agreement. Staff was
completing the work of addressing the numerous title objections from Mr. Casey's Attorney. Also
progress was being made to address specific technical items that remained to be completed (Phase I
Environmental Audit and No Action Letter from MnPCA). However there was no end user that would
occupy the building Mr. Casey was planning to build and he had to make a decision to suspend the
agreement and cut his losses.
Bruggeman Homes - City staff met with their planning and development staff on Friday, July 28th to
discuss how they could move to their second phase as quickly as possible as they would like to have
all the streets and utilities completed by late fall. The final plat for Parkside at Andover Station was
recorded and their first eight-unit building is under construction and they expect it to be ready for the
"Parade of Homes" on September 8th. The reason they want to accelerate the street and utility
construction is that they will ask for a building permit for one of their one-unit townhomes before fall.
They want to have that unit available for the spring 2007 Parade of Homes. Engineering is working
overtime to get the street and utility plans done so that this will be possible.
Funeral Home Proposal- The staff wrote a letter to Great River Energy to determine if they would
be willing to sell about 2 acres ofland to the funeral home developer. The response was that they
would like to retain all of their land for potential transmission line changes that may occur. However,
when the transmission line changes are completed, they would consider selling a portion of the land.
The developer has been informed of this and they have submitted a proposal to purchase Lot 2, Block
3. in Andover Station North (where Casey was going to build).
New Office Development Proposal- Since the July 18th EDA meeting, staffhas received the signed
copy of the agreement with Town Center Companies and have received the $25,000 down
payment/earnest money to complete the agreement that was authorized. They are getting ready to
market the property as soon as possible. They are preparing signs and marketing brochures and will
have them out very soon.
Other New Proposals - Staffhas not been pursuing the developer of the building materials storage as
they are waiting to see what the housing market does. Two options were provided to the company for
consideration and no formal proposal has surfaced. The company may be considering other
possibilities in an adjacent city.
Day Care Proposal- The staffhas been working to bring forward a new proposal for a childrens day
care facility and this will be on the agenda on August 15 .
Small Office Development - To the north of the site for the day care, staff has prepared a concept plan
showing how approximately 9,000 square foot of office space could be fit into the site. This is being
marketed to Bruggeman Properties and also to NBI. Hopefully someone will see this as a great
opportunity.
Restaurant Site - Staff will be preparing a comprehensive mailing in the near future to solicit a new
restaurant to come to Andover Station.
EP A Clearance of Institutional Controls - Staff continues to pressure the EP A in Chicago to remove
the institutional controls placed on the Andover Station North parcels.
ACTION REOUIRED
This is an informational update to the EDA only, no action is needed.
Respectfully subr;:...L
Will Neumeister
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.U5
TO:
President and EDA Members
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM:
Will Neumeister, Director ofCommun' Development oci-
SUBJECT: Resource Guide for 2006-2007
DATE: August 15,2006
The staff has begun to prepare the "Spotlight" Article and photographs for the Resource Guide.
Please review the first "draft" that is attached. At the EDA meeting, staffwill show a collage of
pictures from the community. Please feel free to comment on, or suggest changes to the text, or
new photos to be taken for the publication. Earlier this summer, Council members made
suggestions and some of these shots could be used for the cover of the magazine. We need about
five representative pictures for the cover group.
We still have a few weeks to get this ready for publication and would appreciate any comments or
constructive criticisms. Please let us know what you like or don't like and we will make
adjustments.
Attachments:
Spotlight Article for the Publication
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Andover Spotlight
In Andover Quality of Life is Very High. A recently completed community survey found
that residents rate the quality of life at levels among the top 10% of metro area communities;
with 95% finding it either excellent or good. It is no surprise that residents most like the rural
feel and open spaces in Andover, along with the nice neighborhoods, schools, quiet, people
and location.
Andover is Safe. There are no serous crime concerns. Ninety-one percent of the survey
respondents felt safe walking alone at night in their neighborhoods. Ten percent could think of
no serious issues facing the City of Andover. Residents have a strong sense of community
pride and it shows.
The recently built Community Center and YMCA has been used by many community
residents over the past year, who found it to be either excellent or good, totaling 94% of those
surveyed. Total visitors to the Community Center in its first year of operations topped out at
over 220,000 visitors or users. The field house and ice rink facilities host hockey, volleyball
league play, open gym, open skate, indoor walking programs, basketball clinics, craft shows,
home remodeling fairs. What makes this Community Center particularly attractive is the
attached "Aquatics Center" complete with water slides. This is a great year-round facility for
all members of the family to enjoy including a field house and ice rink. The YMCA is the
operator of the "Aquatics Center" and has seen over 600,000 patron visits since they opened.
It is one of the most successful YMCA's in the Twin Cities and its just one-year old. This
success is due to their excellent work-out facility, in combination with the aquatics facility.
On-site daycare facilities round out the experience for those with small children that need
supervision while the parents are working out. This great new community asset is located
right north of City Hall at Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards.
High quality residential developments are continually being planned as Andover typically
has approximately 200 new single-family and townhomes constructed each year. The City
continues to promote new high-quality mixed-use (office/commercial) development in the
"Andover Station" redevelopment area (located near Bunker Lake Boulevard and Hanson
Boulevard). This area will also be home to a new set of community ball fields that will be
ready for play by early 2007.
Community "open space" desired. The Council has recently appointed a task force to define
the characteristics of land suitable as public "open space" in preparation for a potential
referendum question on this topic in the fall of2006. As growth and development occur, it is a
primary concern that parks and "open space" are preserved to serve the existing and new
housing developments.
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TO:
EDA President and Board
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Jim Dickinson, Executive Direc r
FROM:
Will Neumeister, Director of Community Development~
SUBJECT: Monument Signs at Andover Station North (supplemental)
DATE:
August 15,2006
. INTRODUCTION
The staff has begun to look at various options related to constructing Area Identification Signs in
Andover Station North. The EDA needs to provide direction on this before any more work is done.
This memorandum will provide general information on the sign locations and the potential sign design.
DISCUSSION
The discussion in the past has been that there will be two locations proposed for the Area Identification
Signs, one on Bunker Lake Boulevard and one on Hanson Boulevard (see attached drawings for
locations). After checking with Great River Energy we have their preliminary approval to build up to a
25 foot high sign at 139th and Hanson. The other potential sign location on Bunker will be allowed to
be up to 25 feet in height also. The idea behind the need for the sign is that the sites within Andover
Station North that do not have direct exposure to either of the arterial streets would need a sign. The
cost of a sign of the size we are talking about is about $30,000 each.
The first question that the EDA needs to answer is if there is still a desire to build the signs as we have
discussed in the past. The second question is when would the EDA like to have these signs built?
Lastly, does the EDA have any feelings as to what the sign should look like? There could be between
seven to ten sites that may want their business names on the sign. The signs will be about 300 square
feet in area and will cost approximately $60,000 to build. What are the preference~ of the EDA
regarding these issues?
ACTION REOUESTED
The EDA is asked to provide staff direction on the construction of Area Identification Signs at Andover
Station North.
Respectfully submi~te?,/
Will Neumeister Ct/::JL--
Attachments
Plat Map of Andover Station (showing sign locations)
Photos and Drawings of Possible Sign Designs
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