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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 5, 2012C T Y O F p 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING June 5, 2012 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (May 15, 2012 Regular) 3. Approve Quote /Building Demolition/2600 - 138' Avenue NW Q4. EDA Activity - Project Status Update 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment :J E • ' ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING JUNE 5, 2012 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice President Julie Trade, June 5, 2012, 6:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES President Mike Gamache (arrived 6:10 pm) Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Mike Knight, Robert Nowak and Joyce Twistol None Community Development Director, David Carlberg Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Public Works Director /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz May 15, 2012, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously (Nowak present). APPROVE QUOTE /BUILDING DEMOLITION /2600- 138THAVENUE NW Mr. Carlberg indicated quotes were solicited for the demolition of the four -plex at 2600 138' Avenue NW. The quotes ranged from $14,600 to $43,310. Staff is recommending approval of the low quote of $14,600 submitted by Sauter & Sons. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Bukkila approving the low quote submitted by Sauter & Sons in the amount of $14,600 and authorizing the Executive Director to execute a contract with Sauter & Sons for the demolition of the building at 2600 138`" Avenue NW. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Trade asked about the Fire Department and Sheriff's Office using the building for training. Mr. Carlberg stated June 14th and 19`h the building will be used for training. Commissioner Trade requested letters be sent to the residents in that area notifying them of the © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — June 5, 2012 Page 2 scheduled training. Mr. Carlberg stated the residents will be notified. EDA ACTIVITY— PROJECT STATUS REPORT Mr. Carlberg gave an update on the following: 2012 Special EDA Events —May 30'h the Oak View Middle School Jazz band performed. There were about 75 people in attendance. Mayor Gamache would like a banner to be placed on Bunker Lake Boulevard the day of the event. Mr. Carlberg indicated a banner would cost approximately $400. The EDA consensus was to have staff order the event banner in blue with white lettering. 2012 Business Appreciation Day — To date twenty teams and 14 hole sponsors are secured for the golf outing on June 13'h at The Refuge. Andover Station Area Medians — The medians have been mowed and garbage has been removed. Staff will monitor re- growth over the summer. ® Andover Station North — The Wal -Mart project is pending. Interest in the area has increased with the potential Wal -Mart project. Retail Market Analysis — Staff has received the draft analysis and is reviewing it. Parkside at Andover Station — Closing on the initial two lots occurred June 1, 2012. Monument/Entrance Signs — Staff is working with Demars Signs regarding the electronic reader board sign at the Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard intersection. Demars has pulled a sign permit with the Anoka County Highway Department. The EDA has ordered the Watch Fire sign that will be installed on the monument. Construction will begin soon. Entrance signs are also being pursued, staff most recently has been working on the east Bunker Lake Boulevard sign. Commissioner Trade indicated Anoka County did not receive a federal grant and will not be pursuing the expansion for Bunker Lake Boulevard in the entrance sign area. They are looking to expand Bunker Lake Boulevard by Majestic Oaks to Highway 65. Arbor Oaks — The elevation site plan and landscaping plan were reviewed. © OTHER BUSINESS There was none. ADJOURNMENT © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —June 5, 2012 Page 3 Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Howard to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary C01 E