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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 6, 2014M S 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING May 6, 2014 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Swear in Commissioner Cleven 3. Approval of Minutes (March 18, 2014) 4. Target Pond Dock Presentation - John Portesan, Eagle Scout Project 5. Consider Sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Andover Station North 2nd Add. 6. Parkside at Andover Station Update 7. Andover Station North Update 8. Redevelopment Discussion Update 9. Other Business 10. Adjourmnent kC I T Y •,y•� ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING MAY 6, 2014 -MINUTES A meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, May 6, 2014, 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 Timothy Cleven Absent: Joyce Twistol Also present: Community Development Director, David Carlberg Executive Director, Jim Dickinson President Gamache administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Cleven. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 18, 2014, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. TARGET POND DOCK PRESENTATION— JOHN POR TESAN, EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT Mr. Carlberg introduced John Portesan. He indicated Mr. Portesan will be presenting a PowerPoint on his Eagle Scout Project, a dock on the pond near Target. Mr. Portesan indicated there are three possible locations for the dock. 1. The top right side of the northeast corner of the pond. 2. The bottom right side of the southeast corner of the pond. 3. The bottom left side of the southeast corner of the pond. The dock location was discussed. Commissioner Bukkila suggested the dock be located on the bottom right side of the southeast corner. The EDA indicated that the right side of the southeast corner of the pond would be best. Mr. Portesan continued by showing a design of the dock. The design shows a 20 x 10 -12 ® Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — May 6, 2014 Page 2 floating dock with a 10 x 4 walkway. Mr. Portesan indicated a floating dock would be the best option due to the fluctuation of water levels in the pond. The dock would anchor to the shore. Mr. Portesan stated the approximate material cost is $3,800. He presented the following timeline: May I Oth — June 10th - scheduling people to help with the construction, fundraising, finalizing the plan and ordering the materials. June 13'h — materials delivered. June 14th — constructing the dock. Commissioner Trade suggested the EDA assist in funding the materials for the project. With the EDA funding the materials for the project it could shorten the timeline. The EDA concurred. Commissioner Bukkila asked if City staff would be helping with the project. Mr. Carlberg indicated someone from staff will be assisting Mr. Portesan. President Gamache asked what the pond depth is on the bottom northeast corner. Mr. Portesan answered 2 -3 feet: Commissioner Trade suggested constructing a bench on the dock. Commissioner Howard suggested the walkway be 20 feet instead of 10 feet. The EDA concurred. Mr. Dickinson asked the EDA for an "up to" dollar amount for the materials for the project. The EDA agreed on up to $5,000. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight approving Mr. Portesan to construct a dock at the pond near Target for his Eagle Scout project. The EDA will fund the materials for the project up to $5,000. Also approving a sub - committee of Commissioners Howard and Cleven to assist Mr. Portesan with the design. Motion carried unanimously. The EDA commended Mr. Portesan for his hard work on this project and thanked him for the presentation. CONSIDER SALE OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ANDOVER STATION NORTH 2ND ADDITION Mr. Carlberg indicated Mission Development is interested in purchasing Lot 2, Block 1, Andover Station North 2 "a Addition to build a 6,000- 10,000 square foot office building. This is one of two lots the EDA owns. Mr. Carlberg introduced Mr. Marshall Weems from Mission Development. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —May 6, 2014 Page 3 Mr. Weems stated Mission Development is looking for an opportunity of placing a high level office building in the Andover Station area and this lot fits what they are looking for. They would construct a 6,000 square foot building with the possibility for a future 4,000 square foot addition. Mr. Carlberg reviewed that the EDA has always wanted a restaurant at this location, but with the right in, right out on Bunker Lake Boulevard the lot will be tough to sell for a restaurant. Mr. Carlberg has contacted several restaurant businesses in the last couple years with no success. Commissioner Trade asked who the potential tenants would be. Mr. Weems answered they would be professional service tenants. The building would consist of employees and clients. Commissioner Bukkila asked about the building fagade. Mr. Weems indicated it would be a brick building similar to the looks of the adjacent bank building. Commissioners Bukkila and Howard indicated they are concerned about access to the parcel to the east of this lot. Mr. Dickinson stated a cross lot parking agreement would be put into to place with Mission Development. © Mr. Carlberg asked the EDA if they would like to pursue the sale of the lot. The EDA agreed to pursue the sale of the lot. Mr. Carlberg indicated staff will schedule a May 20th EDA meeting for a public hearing. The EDA is required by state law to hold a public hearing for the sale of property. The EDA thanked Mr. Weems for his presentation. Mr. Weems stated the City of Andover has been wonderful to work with on Cherrywood Advanced Living project. PARKSIDE A TANDO VER STATION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg updated on the following: Capstone Homes — April 30, 2014 Capstone Homes submitted a building permit application for construction of an 8 -plex building. Cherrywood of Andover — Residents will be moving in to the facility next week. An Open House is scheduled for May 22, 2014 from 3:00 — 7:00 p.m. © ANDOVER STATION NORTH UPDATE Mr. Carlberg updated on the following: Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. — Closing date will occur on or before July 1, 2014. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — May 6, 2014 Page 4 Measurement Specialties — A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for May 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. REDEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION UPDATE Mr. Carlberg indicated PEER Engineering completed the Limited Site Investigation (LSI) report on April 15, 2014 and submitted it to the MPCA by the April 27, 2014 deadline. The MPCA can take up to 30 days to respond to the City. Mr. Carlberg stated the report showed no additional contamination. Mr. Dickinson stated staff is monitoring a 4 -plex in foreclosure. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. ADJOURNMENT © Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Trade to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary Ho