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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 2, 2013C T Y O F © 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING January 2, 2013 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (December 4, 2012 Regular) 3. Organizational Items 4. Andover Station North Lot Sale Discussion © 5. Parkside at Andover Station Land Sale Discussion 6. Redevelopment Discussion 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment S SO ANDOVEA ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING JANUARY 2, 2013 - MINUTES A meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, January 2, 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, Dave Berkowitz APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 4, 2012, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Trade, Seconded by Bukkila, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS The current Andover EDA officers and staff appointments are as follows: President — Mike Gamache Vice - President — Julie Trade Secretary — Tony Howard Treasurer — Mike Knight Assistant Treasurer — Sheri Bukkila Resident Commissioner — Robert Nowak Sr. Resident Commissioner — Joyce Twistol Executive Director — Jim Dickinson © Staff Support — Dave Carlberg Recording Secretary — Michelle Hartner Motion by Trade, Seconded by Howard, to reappoint EDA Officers and Staff. Motion carried unanimously. Q Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — January 2, 2013 Page 2 ANDOVER STATION NORTH LOT SALE DISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg indicated staff has been in a contact with a business on their interest to purchase 4 -5 acres in Andover Station North. The company would be looking at construction of a 25,000 — 30,000 square foot building and they currently have 100 employees. Mr. Carlberg stated he met with the business owner on site who showed interest in the property, the owner asked about the City's interest in providing assistance financial incentive to the company. The parcel was discussed. Mr. Dickinson stated staff is looking for direction from the EDA, if this is something the EDA would like to entertain. The EDA directed staff to continue to pursue the business. PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION LAND SALE DISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg indicated staff has been working with Cherrywood Advanced Living on a parcel located at Parkside at Andover Station. The PUD requirements can be met and the Big Lake site plan fits nicely on the Parkside parcel. The existing storm utilities will need to be relocated, this is an estimated cost of $30,000 for the EDA. The parcel will also need to be replatted at an estimated cost of $5,000 for the EDA. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Howard, authorizing the Executive Director to spend up to $35,000 to relocate utilities and replat the property at Parkside at Andover Station. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Dickinson indicated Capstone Homes will be taking down two more lots in a few weeks. REDEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg stated the City now owns the property at 13725 Crosstown Drive, location of the Stop N Shop. Closing took place on December 31, 2012. Staff has secured the building and plan for spring demolition of the building and removal of the tanks. Staff will savage what can be salvaged from the site. OTHER BUSINESS © There was none. ADJOURNMENT ® Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — January 2, 2013 Page 3 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary U H