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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 4, 2013ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING June 4, 2013 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (May 7, 2013) 3. Parkside at Andover Station Update 4. Cherrywood Advanced Living Update © 5. Andover Station North Marketing Update 6. Redevelopment Discussion 7. Update on Arbor Oaks Project 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment H ►1 H cg's -yr,> ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 4, 2013 - MINUTES A meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, June 4, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Mike Knight, Julie Trade, Robert Nowak, and Joyce Twistol Absent: None Also present: Community Development Director, David Carlberg Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Public Works Director /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 7, 2013, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trade, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously (Nowak present). PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg updated that Capstone Homes acquired four more lots on May 17th. Six lots remain in the development. Mr. Dickinson stated one more lot may be acquired by Capstone within the next month. Commissioner Trade stated the development looks very nice. CHERRYWOOD ADVANCED LIVING UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated the amendment to the approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved by City Council on May 21, 2013. Mr. Carlberg stated there are current drainage and utility easements that need to be vacated. The public hearing to vacate the easements has been scheduled for the June 18th City Council meeting. The final plat approval will also be on that same evening's agenda. The closing with Cherrywood Advanced Living is scheduled for September 24, 2013. Q Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —June 4, 2013 Page 2 Mr. Dickinson stated The Union newspaper recently published a very positive article about Cherrywood Advanced Living. ANDOVER STA TION NOR TH MA RKE TING UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated staff continues to work with a light manufacturing company on their interest in a 4.5 acre parcel located in Andover Station North. Staff has been notified a decision still has not been made by their executive board. Staff will continue to make contact with the company every couple weeks. Mr. Dickinson asked the EDA if they would entertain another party interested in the parcel; however the interested party would purchase the entire 7.5 acre parcel but not build on it for 4 -5 years. Commissioner Trude stated she would like to see something built within 2 years of purchase. The EDA concurred that selling the parcel could certainly be an option for the EDA. Mr. Carlberg indicated there is a potential purchase of the Moose and Company lot at 13797 Jay Street. The buyer is in the process of securing financing to build on the site. The buyer had a Phase 1 environmental test done on the site. The bank may require a Phase 2 environment test done before providing the financing. Mr. Carlberg reviewed that the EDA provided an indemnification for Moose and Company when the parcel was purchased, and is wondering if this is something the EDA would provide for the new buyer. Mr. Berkowitz stated staff is confident the area is clean. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Knight approving indemnification for the parcel located at 13797 Jay Street NW for one year or when the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, whichever comes first. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dickinson stated I" Minnesota Bank will be moving to Anoka. RED VELOPMENTDISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg indicated the electrical at the Stop -N -Shop has been disconnected. Staff is waiting for the natural gas to be disconnected; once the utilities are disconnected Sauter and Sons will begin the demolition. © Mr. Carlberg stated staff is currently marketing the parcel. Mr. Dickinson added in order for the parcel to keep tax exempt status, the parcel needs to be marketed. Mr. Carlberg indicated the current Conditional Use Permit on the property will expire once the building is demolished. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — June 4, 2013 Page 3 Mr. Dickinson stated a property on 138th Avenue will be going on the market. Commissioner Nowak asked if the EDA would be interested in the property. Mr. Dickinson replied if the asking price is low enough, the EDA should look into it. UPDATE ON ARBOR OAKS PROJECT Mr. Carlberg updated that Arbor Oaks continues to work on the roof top screening issue. The Building Department has some concerns regarding the proposed screening plan. There will be a meeting with the Arbor Oaks Developer, the Building Department and the Planning Department regarding the concerns. Commissioner Howard indicated he would like the screening to be better then what the developer has proposed. He also stated the roof top screening was not on the original building plans. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the Arbor Oaks timeline. He stated staff will notified the EDA of any upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies. 0 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg updated on the following: Round Lake Boulevard Entrance Sign - The electric service was brought to the Round Lake Boulevard entrance sign on Friday, May 28h. Bunker Lake Boulevard & 7`6 Avenue Entrance Sign — Once the right -of -way is staked, staff will determine the placement of the sign and work with Connexus Energy regarding the electric service. Annual Business Development Golf Tournament - To date fifteen teams are signed up for the event on June 19th at Rum River Hills Golf Club in Ramsey. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trude, Seconded by Howard to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 0 Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary