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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 15, 2012C 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING May 15, 2012 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (May 1, 2012 Regular) 3. Parkside at Andover Station Update © 4. Arbor Oaks Update 5. EDA Activity - Project Status Report 6. TIF District Cash Flow Update — May 2012 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment X H ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING MAY 1 S, 2012 -MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, May 15, 2012, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Mike Knight, Julie Trude, and Joyce Twistol Absent: Robert Nowak Also present: Community Development Director, David Carlberg Executive Director, Jim Dickinson APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 1, 2012, Regular Meeting. Correct as presented. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Howard, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated staff is working on shifting of lot lines on three lots to prepare two lots for sale to Capstone Homes, Inc. He believes the closing of the two lots with Capstone could take place in the next few weeks. Mr. Carlberg stated staff continues to work towards the purchase agreement requirements. He indicated staff continues to look for other developers for the additional property east of Linnet Street. ARBOR OAKS UPDATE Mr. Carlberg stated all easements on this property will be vacated. The vacation of easements will be recorded along with the final plat for Arbor Oaks. Mr. Carlberg indicated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approving the vacation of easements. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the elevation plans. He stated the Planning and Zoning Commission suggested a sidewalk from the building to the trail system, the EDA agreed. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — May 15, 2012 Page 2 EDA ACTIVITY— PROJECT STATUS REPORT Mr. Carlberg gave an update on the following: 2012 Special EDA Events — Four concert events are scheduled for the summer. Staff will provide the businesses in the area with the dates of the concerts. 2012 Business Appreciation Day — To date twelve teams have submitted for the golf outing on June 13th at The Refuge. Andover Station Area Medians — The medians will be mowed on May 16'I' due to vegetation growth. The mowing will allow light to get to the plant plugs that were planted last summer. Redevelopment Sites — Staff has been working on bid documents for the demolition of the 4 -plex located at 2600 -138"' Avenue. Environmental building cleanup could start in June, with the Fire Department and Sheriff's Office conducting internal training after the cleanup. Retail Market Analysis — Staff should have the draft to review by May 18th. © Monument/Entrance Signs — Staff has been working with Demars Signs and Aircon Electric about getting power to the electronic reader board sign at the Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard intersection. Wal-Mart — A petition was submitted from a group of residents to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for an EAW. TIF DISTRICT CASH FLOW UPDATE — MAY 2012 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the Cash Flow Analysis — TIF Project Accounts. He reminded the EDA that lot sales in Parkside and Andover Station North will add to the available funds. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Dickinson asked the EDA their opinions on the YMCA fence. Commissioner Trude stated the fence is too far forward and she would like to see the area look better. Mr. Dickinson stated the fence stakes are five feet from the sidewalk to allow for landscaping and snow removal. Commissioner Howard stated he would like to see seven feet from the sidewalk. © Mr. Dickinson indicated landscaping will be completed in the fall if it is determined by the EDA to be necessary. ADJOURNMENT © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — May 15, 2012 Page 3 Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Howard to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary x