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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 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 July 2, 2013 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (June 4, 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 J AN66 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING JULY 2, 2013 - MINUTES A meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, July 2, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Absent: Also present: C APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Julie Trade, Robert Nowak, and Joyce Twistol Commissioner Mike Knight Community Development Director, David Carlberg Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Public Works Director /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz June 4, 2013, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Howard, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. PARKSIDE A T ANDO VER STATION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg updated there has been no lots sold since May 24th. Six lots remain in the development. Mr. Dickinson indicated Capstone is well ahead of the take down schedule. CHERRYWOOD ADVANCED LIVING UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated at the June 18, 2013 City Council meeting a public hearing was held to vacate the existing drainage and utility easements and approved the vacation. The final plat of Parkside at Andover Station 4th Addition was also approved that night. He stated the final plat has been submitted to the Anoka County Surveyors Office. Mr. Carlberg stated Cherrywood Advanced Living will be submitting their commercial site plan application for review. Closing on the property is scheduled for September 24, 2013. President Gamache asked when construction would start. Mr. Carlberg answered construction © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — July 2, 2013 Page 2 would begin in October. ANDOVER STATIONNORTHMARKETING UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated staff continues to work with the light manufacturing company interested in purchasing 3.5 acres of the 7.5 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of Hanson Boulevard and Jay Street. Staff has also been approached by another company interested in purchasing the entire 7.5 acre parcel, creating competition for the same parcel. Mr. Carlberg stated he has suggested the 6.85 acre parcel located on the northwest corner of Hanson Boulevard and Jay Street to the light manufacturing company. The company has some environmental concerns with the parcel. The northwest parcel was discussed. Commissioner Trude suggested keeping a portion of the northwest parcel for overflow parking for the ball fields and then the City takes the responsibility of any environmental issues. Mr. Dickinson indicated that could be an option. © Mr. Carlberg indicated staff has enough direction from the EDA to move forward working with both parties. Mr. Carlberg stated staff continues to work with a franchise restaurant interested in the Moose & Co. site. Mr. Dickinson indicated the franchise will use the same foot print as Moose & Co. REDEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg indicated the underground fuel tanks at the Stop -N -Shop were removed today. Mr. Dickinson stated he spoke with the SEH inspector on site who indicated the tanks were in could condition and the 1993 leak could have been from a fuel line. Soil samples were taken. Mr. Carlberg indicated he has received numerous calls from residents wondering what will be constructed on the site. UPDATE ON ARBOR OAKS PROJECT Mr. Carlberg updated that Arbor Oaks received their Certificate of Occupancy on Friday, June 28''. The roof top screening was completed on June 25th. The parking lot was striped with © yellow paint, code requires white paint; the parking lot will be restriped. The gazebo will be constructed within 10 -14 days. Arbor Oaks Staff will spend 3 -4 weeks training and residents will take occupancy the end of July — early August. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — July 2, 2013 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Berkowitz stated beginning July 8th Wal -Mart will be working on the median on Bunker Lake Boulevard and it will be down to one lane. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Howard to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary Lim] H