Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 21, 2015AN66W © 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING July 21, 2015 5:30 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 5:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (June 16, 2015 Regular) 3. Public Hearing/EDA Land Sale 4. Economic Development Updates (verbal) © 5. Redevelopment Updates (verbal) 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment u AND OVE ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING — JULY 21, 2015 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Julie Trude, July 21, 2015, 5:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Mike Knight, Sheri Bukkila, Valerie Holthus, James Goodrich, Timothy Cleven and Joyce Twistol (Arrived at 5:36 p.m.) Absent: None Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg Others APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 16, 2015, Regular Meeting. Correct as presented. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Knight, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING /EDA LAND SALE Mr. Carlberg indicated Minnesota State Statute requires a public hearing prior to any EDA land sale. 13725 Crosstown Drive NW (33- 32 -24 -13 -0046) is being sold to Inventure Properties, LLC. The City is in the process of negotiating a purchase agreement for said property with a proposed closing date of October 23, 2015. Inventure Properties, LLC is proposing a 12,000 square foot office building on the parcel. Mr. Carlberg stated at a previous EDA meeting there were some concerns with access on this property. Mr. Carlberg explained the purchase agreement will include an access agreement for the adjacent properties Mr. Carlberg reviewed the parcel. Commissioner Bukkila indicated she envisioned a senior housing unit on the parcel, something with a nice fagade and parking in the rear of the building. She stated we don't know how many lots the EDA may obtain in this area for redevelopment. She feels this may not flow together and thinks it is too soon to sell the property. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —duly 21, 2015 Page 2 Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Knight, to open the public hearing at 5:46 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. No one wished to address the Commission. Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Goodrich, to close the public hearing at 5:47 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Twistol, to approve the land sale resolution for 13725 Crosstown Drive NW (33- 32- 24 -13- 0046). Motion carried 6 ayes and 1 nay ( Bukkila). (See EDA Resolution R003 -15) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Carlberg updated on the following: Andover Station Banners — A revised design was shown with the suggestions from the last EDA meeting. Quotes for installation will need to be obtained since the companies that manufacture the banners do not install them. Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Cleven approving the purchase and installation of banners for the Andover Station area. Motion carried unanimously. Monument Sign Hanson Boulevard — Staff is waiting to hear back from the electrician regarding a quote to hook a sign up. The City may have to vacate some drainage and utility easements in the area. Open to Business Program — The City will continue the program thru the end of the year. Calls increase when posted in the newsletter. Kathleen Duchene, Business Advisor has met with 14 residents regarding businesses from beauty salons to manufacturing. Andover ranks second in the program with the number of residents that have shown interest in the program. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Dickinson indicated with the reconstruction on Bunker Lake Boulevard (east of Hanson Boulevard) a retaining wall will be constructed. The type of materials used for the retaining wall needs to be decided by early August. Mr. Dickinson presented 3 potential designs. The first one presented has no additional cost. The other two do have additional costs; the City would need to cover those additional costs. The EDA discussed the 3 potential designs; no decision was made at this time. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —July 21, 2015 Page 3 adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary