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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 5, 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 August 5, 2013 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (July 2, 2013 Regular; July 23, 2013 Workshop) 3. Parkside at Andover Station Update 4. Cherrywood Advanced Living Update 0 5. Andover Station North Lot Sale / Marketing Update 6. Redevelopment Discussion 7. Update on Arbor Oaks Project 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment I►J 4W All ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING AUGUST S, 2013 - MINUTES A meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, August 5, 2013, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Mike Knight, and Joyce Twistol Absent: Commissioners Julie Trude and Robert Nowak Also present: Community Development Director, David Carlberg Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Public Works Director /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 2, 2013, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. July 23, 2013, Workshop Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg updated that two more lots were purchased by Capstone Homes. There are four lots remaining. This puts Capstone 24 lots ahead of schedule. Mr. Dickinson indicated a developer may be interested in purchasing the 8 -plex parcel with the intentions of constructing an 8 -plex building. The EDA was supportive of staff pursuing a purchase agreement for the 8 -plex parcel. © CHERRYWOOD ADVANCED LIVING UPDATE Mr. Carlberg introduced Mr. Marshall Weems from Cherrywood Advanced Living. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —August 5, 2013 Page 2 Mr. Weems updated that the soil reports and the Phase I environmental test results were good, and the survey is complete. The preliminary items are moving along. Mr. Weems indicated their Engineers and Architects are currently working on the plans to be submitted for the site plan review. The closing is scheduled for September 24h, construction to following closing and residents moving in April of 2014. Mr. Weems reviewed the external materials to be used on the building. Mr. Carlberg reminded the EDA the materials fall within the required standards. Commissioner Howard suggested using more stone. President Gamache stated the project is a good fit for that neighborhood. The EDA thanked Mr. Weems for the update. ANDOVER STATIONNORTHMARKETING UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated the City Attorney reviewed the purchase agreement for Dynamic Sealing © Technologies Inc. (DSTI) regarding the purchase of a 7.27 acre site on the southwest corner of Hanson Boulevard and Jay Street. The draft purchase agreement has been submitted to DSTI for their review. Mr. Carlberg stated staff continues to work with a light manufacturing company on their interest in purchasing the 6.85 acre parcel located on the northwest corner of Hanson Boulevard and Jay Street /139' Lane. Staff has received an application for the creation of a TIF District. Mr. Carlberg indicated staff has made contact with the MPCA regarding the requirements to build on this parcel due to environmental concerns. The MPCA may require a probe measuring methane gas be installed and a vapor barrier constructed under the building foundation. Staff is waiting to hear back from the MPCA with the requirements and cost of the requirements. Mr. Carlberg indicated the company would like to start construction this fall; however the TIF District creation process may not allow for that to happen. Mr. Dickinson stated the former 1" Regents Bank parcel is owned by United Bankers Bank and there will likely be interest in the building from other banks. Mr. Carlberg indicated the restaurant site at 13797 Jay Street could begin construction in a couple weeks. © Mr. Carlberg stated the Wal -Mart building is coming along and Wal -Mart did contact staff for information regarding a temporary sign permit. Mr. Berkowitz reviewed with the EDA that the Anoka County Highway Department does require © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — August 5, 2013 Page 3 the access to Wal -Mart remain closed until the Wal -Mart parking lot is fully functional. President Gamache indicated he would like to see the speed limit on Bunker Lake Boulevard from Hanson Boulevard to Crosstown Boulevard be lowered from 50 mph to 45 mph. Mr. Berkowitz stated a resolution needs to be passed by the Council and forwarded on to Anoka County requesting a speed limit study be completed, if that is the desire he would recommend the request be made once Wal -Mart opens. REDEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION Mr. Carlberg indicated the Stop -N -Shop building has been removed. The results of the soil borings taken by SEH, Inc. during the tank removal show that the contamination was not from the tanks but from the distribution lines. Staff is working with SEH, Inc. for additional soil borings to determine the extent of the contamination. The EDA suggested placing barricades at the two driveway entrances. Mr. Dickinson updated the EDA on parcels that could possibly be purchased. The parcels are Q located on the north side of 138th Avenue and Crosstown Drive. President Gamache stated he would prefer to focus on parcels south of 138th Avenue on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Commissioner Bukkila agreed. Staff will continue to monitor the area for potential parcel purchases. UPDATE ONARBOR OAKS PROJECT Mr. Carlberg stated an open house is tentatively scheduled for September 8th. Mr. Carlberg indicated the Stylist of the beauty salon located at Arbor Oaks will be submitting an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The Stylist would like to be able to offer services to the public, not just the residents at Arbor Oaks. The CUP could be on the August 20t Council agenda for approval. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Howard, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary