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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18, 2017C I T Y O F NDOVERJ © 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING April 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (February 21, 2017 Regular) 3. Review Development Activity 4. Review/Discuss Project Proposal(s) — (verbal) © 5. Redevelopment Updates - (verbal) 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment M H C IJ ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTHORITYMEETING— APRIL 18, 2017 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Julie Trude, April 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, James Goodrich, 'Valerie Holthus, Mike Knight, and Joyce Twistol Timothy Cleven Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish February 21, 2017, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Goodrich, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW COMMERCML PROJECTACTIVITY Mr. Janish reviewed the following: The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard- Dunkin' Donuts is open. Joy Kitchen and Natural Nails are expected to open by the end of the month. Commissioner Goodrich asked if the building will have adequate parking once the other two businesses open. Mr. Dickinson answered parking should not be an issue since peak times for the businesses are at different times of the day. Mr. Janish indicated the ribbon cutting ceremony for Dunkin' Donuts is scheduled for May 5`h at 3:00 p.m. Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 15614 Lane- Drywall work is being completed. They are working from the 3` floor down. President Trude asked if a rental license is required for this senior facility. Mr. Janish stated City © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes—April 18, 2017 Page 2 Code does not require a rental license for senior facilities. President Trude requested the code be checked regarding this issue since this luxury senior facility is not an assisted living facility. Eight Unit Townhome Building, 18264840139`h Ave. — Construction is complete, landscaping is remaining. Andover Cinema, 1836 Bunker Lake Blvd. — The cinema is underway with the remodeling to different seating. Daycare Interest- Staff has worked with two separate daycares interested in building new facilities in Andover. One at Clocktower Commons, the other is along Round Lake Boulevard. They are both in final negotiations with the current property owners. Mr. Janish indicated staff received an application for an amendment to the Clocktower Commons PUD regarding the parcel where the daycare facility would like to build. Overall Marketing — Staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover. © REVIEW/DISCUSS PROJECT PROPOSAL(S) Mr. Janish stated staff has been contacted by businesses interested in current available properties, by a commercial broker doing an analysis for a business and developers interested in developing multi -family housing. Mr. Janish indicated single-family developments will include Catcher's Creek 2"d Addition and Winslow Woods 2"d Addition. He stated Winslow Woods 2nd Addition was marketed to National Builders and has heard the property owner is working with a developer. President Trude asked about the rare plants that were found on the Winslow Woods site. Mr. Janish explained the situation between Anoka County and the Minnesota DNR regarding the rare plants and believes the regulation standard has been set. Mr. Janish stated there has been some interest in the property on Crosstown Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard south of Clocktower Commons, more a mixed use (multi -family, senior living and commercial) for the property. He believes the current asking price is quite high. Commissioner Knight asked about the property on 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Mr. Janish indicated there has been some interest in the property for multi -family housing. President Trude asked about the property south of Bunker Lake Boulevard and 7h Avenue. Mr. Janish said that parcel would have limited road access which could make the parcel less © appealing to a developer. President Trude suggested slab on grade townhomes for that parcel. The Andover Station area was discussed, focusing on the TCF parcel and 2288 Bunker Lake Boulevard. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes—April 18, 2017 Page 3 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Dickinson indicated nothing is up for sale at this time in the redevelopment area (Bunker Lake Boulevard between Crosstown Boulevard and Crosstown Drive). He continued, at this time this type of housing is making money for the property owners. Mr. Dickinson stated developers and builders are apprehensive about spending money on redevelopment, since redevelopment is considered "high risk" and generally requires subsidy. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Holthus asked about the Sloth Nursery property on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Mr. Janish indicated a new fence has been put up after strong winds brought the old fence down. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Twistol to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary IX