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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
October 16, 2012
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (September 18, 2012 Regular; September 18, 2012 Closed)
3. Parkside at Andover Station Update
4. Bunker /Crosstown Redevelopment Discussion
5. EDA Activity - Project Status Update
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
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TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Ch
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: October 16, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
September 18, 2012 Regular
September 18, 2012 Closed
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner
Deputy City Clerk
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 - MINUTES
A meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority Ws called to order by Vice President
Julie Trude, September 18, 2012, 6:01 p.m., at the Ando Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota..' ,
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF M]
August
Motion `1%-Bukkila,
unanimously '(Trade
August 21, 2012, R
Motion by Bukkila,
unanimously.
President Mike
Bukkila, Tony
Twistol
Robert Nowak
Public
Others
Le (arrived 6:17'l?
(arrived 6:02 pm
, Jim
, David
;sioners Sheri
Knight, and Joyce
Dave Berkowitz
approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried
Correct as presented.
Knight, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried
PRESENTATION- CHERRYWOOD ADVANCED LIVING - MARSHALL WEEMS
Mr. Carlberg introduced Mr. Marshall Weems, Chief Development Officer of Cherrywood
Advanced Living.
Mr. Weems presented a handout of his presentation to the EDA.
Mr. Weems indicated the facility would be a single level, 20 unit building. Cherrywood
Advanced Living believes Andover is an ideal location for this type of facility.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —September 18, 2012
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1 Mr. Weems stated the benefits to the community would be:
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3 • Older adults can stay in their community
4 • Job creation
5 • Real estate taxes generated
6 • Construction jobs
7 • Most money generated stays local
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9 Mr. Weems indicated Cherrywood Advanced Living develops and builds the Cherrywood home
10 and then the home is sold to an investor or an HRA or EDA who receives a monthly lease
11 payment. Cherrywood continues to manage and maintain the home.
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13 Commissioner Knight asked if there is an age requirement and what the rent costs. Mr. Weems
14 answered there is no age requirement and the cost per month can range from $3,100 - $7,100
15 depending on the level of care needed.
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17 Commissioner Howard asked what happens in 20 years when the lease agreement is up. Mr.
18 Weems indicated the lease can be resigned or the building can be used for something else. It is
19 whatever the investor chooses to do.
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21 Commissioner Trude stated she feels like this is being presented as a franchise. She asked if the
22 specs are adjustable to each community. Mr. Weems answered the specs are adjustable to a
23 certain extent.
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25 Mr. Dickinson stated the presentation is to get the product in front of the EDA. Options are
26 available, investor owned or HRA or EDA owned. It was presented to the EDA because the
27 parcel Cherrywood is interested in is owned by the EDA.
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29 Commissioner Bukkila stated she has no interest in the EDA owning the facility and the building
30 would need to match current development in the area. Commissioner Knight agreed.
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32 Commissioner Howard stated he agrees with Commissioner Bukkila and would like to see an
33 upgraded site plan with more landscaping.
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35 Commissioner Trude stated with the average age of Andover residents being 35, she feels the
36 City would not be able to fill the facility.
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38 Commissioner Twistol stated she feels the facility is a good investment and would like to see the
39 EDA own it. She feels there is a need for this type of facility and it would fill up fast.
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41 President Gamache stated there is a need for advanced care in this area and it would be a good fit
42 for the City. He would like more information regarding both options.
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44 Mr. Dickinson indicated there is enough EDA interest to move forward. More information on
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — September 18, 2012
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1 both options will be brought back to a future meeting.
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3 The EDA thanked Mr. Weems for the presentation.
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5 APPROVE CANCELLATION, ABOLISHMENT AND REVOCATION OF DECLARATION
6 OF EASEMENTS, CONVENANTS CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS - PARKSIDE AT
7 ANDOVER STATION VILLAGE HOMES
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9 Mr. Carlberg indicated there is a revised attachment to approve cancellation, abolishment and
10 revocation of declaration of easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions — Parkside at
11 Andover Station Village Homes.
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13 Commissioner Trude indicated she is concerned that without covenants in place the appearance
14 of the area will change when sheds and fences go up. She suggested talking to Capstone Homes
15 about putting covenants in place.
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17 Mr. Carlberg stated he will contact Capstone Homes regarding the covenants issue.
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19 Motion by Knight, Seconded by Howard approving cancellation, abolishment and revocation of
20 declaration of easements, covenants, conditions and restrictions — Parkside at Andover Station
21 Village Homes. Motion carried unanimously.
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23 The EDA recessed at 6:50 p.m. to go into a closed session to discuss Property Negotiations PID #33-
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26 The EDA reconvened at 6:52 p.m. from the closed session.
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28 DISCUSS /AUTHORIZE PURSUING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT PID #33- 32 -24 -13 -0046
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30 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight authorizing Staff to pursue a purchase agreement for the
31 property at 13725 Crosstown Drive, the purchase agreement is to come back at a future EDA
32 meeting for formal approval. Motion carried unanimously.
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34 Mr. Dickinson introduced Marty Fischer representing Mardot Properties.
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36 OTHER BUSINESS
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38 Mr. Carlberg indicated he is looking for feedback from the EDA regarding the message board on
39 Crosstown/Bunker Lake Boulevard.
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41 Commissioner Trude stated the top of the sign is not bright enough at night. Mr. Carlberg
42 suggested having Demars Signs add more LED lights.
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44 Commissioner Howard stated adding lights to the sign should not be at the City's expense.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — September 18, 2012
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Mr. Carlberg asked about the "welcome to" portion of the sign. The consensus of the EDA was
to change the sign from "welcome to" to the City of Andover logo.
Mr. Carlberg stated he will contact Demars Signs and come back to a future EDA meeting with
options and pricing regarding the lighting and changing the sign with the City logo.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Trude to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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TO: President and Commissioners
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Develo rDirector
SUBJECT: Parkside at Andover Station Update
DATE: October 16, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is requested to receive an update from the Community Development
Director on recent developments at the Parkside at Andover Station.
DISCUSSION
Grading and site utility work have commenced on the Parkside at Andover Station
Third Addition. Capstone Homes, in addition to the two model homes built, has
applied for 4 additional building permits for new homes. The Purchase
Agreement with Capstone Homes called for the take down of an additional lot
within 120 days of the date of the closing of the initial sale of the two lots which
occurred on June 1, 2012. The additional lot was required to be available to
Capstone Homes by October 1 S `
ACTION REQUESTED
Receive presentation and provide input if necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
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TO: President and Commissioners
FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
David L. Carlberg, Community Deve ment Director
SUBJECT: Bunker /Crosstown Redevelopment Area Discussion
DATE: October 16, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is requested to receive an update from staff on the redevelopment of the
Bunker Lake Boulevard/Crosstown area.
ACTION REQUESTED
The EDA is requested to continue discussions on the redevelopment of this area.
Respectfully submitted,
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David L. Carlberg
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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
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Develop nt Director
SUBJECT: EDA Activity - Project Status Report
DATE: October 16, 2012
INTRODUCTION
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This memo provides a brief update of all EDA activities. Further details will be provided at the
meeting.
DISCUSSION
2012 Special EDA Events — "Concert in the Park" — The summer schedule concluded with the
Andover High School Band on August 22 at 6:30 p.m. An estimated 100 people attended the
event. EDA will need to discuss the effectiveness, goal and future of the program.
2012 Andover Business Development Day — A date of Wednesday, June 19, 2013 has been set.
The location is the Rum River Hills Golf Club in Ramsey.
Andover Station Area Medians — Staff has solicited a quote from Prairie Restorations to conduct
weed abatement in the islands. The current plan is to defer this item to the spring.
Andover Station North — Available sites are actively being marketed. Interest in the area has
increased with the potential Walmart project.
www.MetroMSP.org and City Website — Staff continues to monitor the EDA's land sales
information on the MetroMSP website sponsored by Anoka County. We have also shown
information on other commercial and industrial lands that are for sale in Andover on both the
www.metromsp.org and in the past on the city planning department's website. Staff has updated the
city's website to include and economic development department to provide prospective businesses
easier access to available commercial /industrial properties as most parties interested look for an
economic development section of a city's website if they are inquiring about available
properties/buildings. Staff has received positive feedback on the information provided and ease of
access to the information.
Potential Restaurants — Staff continues to submit demographic information to potential restaurants
as leads become available. Staff continually reviews various businesses journals looking for
restaurants, retailers and other companies who are expanding their operations. As the EDA is aware,
there continues to be two issues facing Andover in attracting sit down restaurants. The first is not
enough daytime traffic and the second being the lack of square footage of retail space to support a
restaurant.
Redevelopment Sites —Staff is monitoring the area for potential acquisitions as they become
available.
Parkside at Andover Station — The City Council approved the revised preliminary plat and PUD
amendment on Septemberl8 Construction has commenced and additional lots are being purchased
by Capstone Homes, Inc. Staff is also actively pursuing the development of the remaining multi-
family property.
Retail Market Analysis — Study has been placed on the Economic Development Department web
page on the City website. Staff will also be preparing a summary of the study.
Monument/Entrance Signs — Sign installation at Bunker and Crosstown is complete. There is an
issue with a bad panel that still needs to be addressed. There is a concern over the brightness of the
lit cabinet that states "Welcome to Andover ". Additional LED lighting will be installed at the
contractor's expense and the "welcome to" well be removed and the City logo will be enlarged. The
Round lake Boulevard entrance sign is to be installed no later than the week of October 15` The
current plan is to have the sign on Bunker Lake Blvd. at the Ham Lake border installed in late
October early November, weather permitting.
ACTION REQUESTED
Receive a presentation from staff and provide direction if necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
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