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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 21, 20174 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING February 21, 2017 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (January 3, 2017 Regular) 3. Review Commercial Project Activity 4. Redevelopment Updates - (verbal) © 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment XF u ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTHORITYMEETING— FEBRUARY21,2017 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Julie Trude, February 21, 2017, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, James Goodrich, Mike Knight, Valerie Holthus and Joyce Twistol Absent: Commissioner Timothy Cleven Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz APPROVAL OFMINUTES January 3, 2017, Regular Meeting: Correct as amended. President Trude requested a correction on page 2, line 23, a common be inserted after the word density. Motion by Twistol, Seconded by Knight, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW COMMERCIAL PROJECTACTIVITY Mr. Dickinson reviewed the following: The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard- Dunkin' Donuts, Natural Nails and Joy Kitchen are under construction. Joy Kitchen has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to sell alcohol. Joy Kitchen could be open by the end of March. Commissioner Holthus indicated Dunkin' Donuts is training staff at this time and they may be opening the middle of March. © Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 15e Lane- City Building Inspectors are on site every day. City water supply to the project has been turned on. A summer 2017 opening is scheduled for the age 55+ luxury facility. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —February 21, 2017 Page 2 Eight Unit Townhome Building, 1826-1840 139`h Ave. - Construction is moving along. The building will match the existing nearby buildings. Some of the units will be rental units. President Trude asked about the vacant property owned by DSTI. Mr. Dickinson stated DSTI plans to expand either this year or next year. The expansion would be a 50,000 square foot building. President Trude asked if the City is requiring too many parking spaces at commercial businesses. Mr. Janish answered it depends on what the business use is. He continued the Comprehensive Plan could be re-evaluated regarding commercial parking requirements. Andover Cinema, 1836 Bunker Lake Blvd. - A building permit has been applied for to improve seating in the theatre. Recent communication indicates a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application is forthcoming. The CUP would allow for a beer and wine license. Daycare Interest- Staff has been working with two separate daycares interested in building new facilities in Andover. One location is Clocktower Commons, the other is along Round Lake Boulevard. Staff continues to work with interested parties in investing in Andover and are marketing all commercial sites. Mr. Dickinson provided a handout to the EDA of building permits and building valuations — 2012 through 2016 summary. The summary was reviewed. Mr. Dickinson stated this is a product of the Building Department. Andover will have 11 homes in the spring Parade of Homes tour. REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Janish indicated staff has been approached by two developers since the last EDA meeting regarding work force housing. One of the developers has a project in a nearby community. The EDA discussed the redevelopment area, TIF District information and Federal tax credits for developers. Mr. Janish stated the developers have offered to come to a future EDA meeting and give a presentation and talk about their facility management style. Mr. Janish stated in his experience when it comes to work force housing it's really how the facility is managed. Mr. Dickinson stated the positive is there are developers interested in Andover. © EDA direction to staff is to continue discussions with developers. OTHER BUSINESS © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — February 21, 2017 Page 3 There was none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Bukkila, Seconded Twistol by to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary rA LJ