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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
January 2, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (11/21/17 Regular; 11/21/17 Closed)
3. Organizational Items
4. Redevelopment - Verbal Update
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment
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TO: Economic Development Authori
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: January 2, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
November 21, 2017
November 21, 2017
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review.
ACTION REQUIRED
Regular
Closed
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Harmer
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Minutes
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING—
NOVEMBER 21,20-17- MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
Julie Trude, November 21, 2017, 6:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OFM,
September 19, 2017,
Motion by Twistol,,
ayes, 1 absent (Cleo,
November 6,, 2017, 1
Motion by Twistol,
ayes, 1 absent (Cleo;
November 6, 2017,
Commissioners Sheri Bukkila,Valerie Holthus, James Goodrich,
Mike Knight and Joyce Twistol
Commissioner Timothy Cleven
Executive
Joe Janish `
;r, Dave Berkowitz
Correct as written.
us to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 6
as written.
approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 6
Correct as written.
Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Twistol, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 6
ayes, 1 absent (Cleven).
RATIFY PURCHASE AGREEMENTS BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD
REDEVELOPMENTAREA
Mr. Dickinson indicated there were three properties the EDA was pursuing, 2526 138`h Avenue,
2543 and 2557 Bunker Lake Boulevard. Direction from the last closed EDA meeting was to
extend offers on the three properties. The two properties along Bunker Lake Boulevard were
extended offers of $332,500 with a quick closing. Mr. Dickinson indicated both offers were
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accepted with a closing date of November 30, 2017.
Mr. Dickinson continued with property 2526 138`h Avenue. This is a bank owned property. The
EDA had authorized an offer up to $315,000. The appraisal amount of $306,500 was offered
with quick terms of closing by the end of November. The offer of $306,500 was accepted with a
closing date of December 8, 2017.
Motion by Twistol, Seconded by Knight authorizing the Executive Director to close on the
purchase agreements as outlined. Motion carried 6 ayes, I absent (Cleven).
Mr. Dickinson indicated the two properties on Bunker Lake Boulevard have eight valid leases.
The City will be looking into hiring a property management firm to manage the two properties.
The property on 138`h Avenue is vacant and once acquired the City will secure the building and
monitor.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila authorizing the Executive Director to evaluate hiring a
management firm and to move forward with a contract if appropriate. Motion carried 6 ayes, 1
absent (Cleven).
20 REVIEW/DISCUSS PROPOSED 2018 EDA BUDGET
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Mr. Dickinson stated the proposed 2018 EDA budget requires recommendation from the EDA to
the City Council for approval of the budget.
Mr. Dickinson reviewed the 2018 EDA budget.
President Trude asked with the new revenue and expenses with the redevelopment properties
does the EDA budget need to be amended. Mr. Dickinson answered not at this time. He
continued with any revenue generated by the TIF District needs to go back into the TIF Project
Fund.
President Trude indicated now that the reconstruction of Bunker Lake Boulevard is complete she
suggested getting a quote for lighting of the entrance sign on the border of Ham Lake. Mr.
Dickinson stated an estimate will be brought back to a future meeting.
Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Knight, recommending the proposed EDA 2018 budget to the
City Council. Motion carried 6 ayes, 1 absent (Cleven).
APPROVE LMCIT LIABILITY COVERA GEIEDA
Mr. Dickinson stated the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) has requested
that participating entities annually decide whether or not to waive the statutory tort liability limits
established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Currently the City of Andover EDA Does Not Waive
the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. It is his
recommendation to continue with past practices.
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Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not
waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion
carried 6 ayes, 1 absent (Cleven).
REVIEW COMMERCL4L PROJECT ACTIVITY
Mr. Janish reviewed the following:
The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard- SportClips construction is underway. It
looks like there is potential for another bay next to Joy Kitchen.
Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 15611 Lane — In the process of renting out
units. 14 units have been rented.
Daycare Interest — A daycare facility has expressed interest in locating in Andover and has been
given a third extension for one particular location.
Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of two companies continuing to look for land
to locate in Andover.
Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted. Staff is waiting for the
Commercial Site Plan to be submitted.
Andover Cinema, 1836 Bunker Lake Boulevard — A CUP was granted for liquor sales and an
On -Sale Liquor License was issued. As of last week sales have not yet begun. Liquor sales will
most likely begin in early 2018.
Pack Leader Behavior & Training — Final inspection completed.
Northern Natural Gas/Centerpoint Energy — Project is wrapping up.
Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Businesses continue to show some interest in the area.
Clocktower Commons — Has their permit for the electronic message sign.
Overall Marketing — Staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover.
There has been some interest in the 71h Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard property to construct
luxury apartments.
W41AM
President Trude recessed the regular EDA meeting at 6:27 p.m. to a closed session of the EDA to
discuss Bunker Lake Boulevard Redevelopment Updates/Property Negotiation Updates.
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RECONVENE
The EDA reconvened at 6:51 p.m.
OTHER BUSINESS
President Trude stated Commissioner Cleven should be talked to regarding his meeting
attendance.
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Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Holthus, to adjourn. Motion carried 6 ayes, 1 absent (Cleven).
The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
President and Commissioners
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
Organizational Items - Appoint Officers of the Andover Economic Development
Authority (EDA)
January 2, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The Andover EDA is comprised of seven (7) commissioners, five (5) commissioners are the
members of the Andover City Council serving terms that coincide with their Council terms and
two (2) voting resident members serving six (6) year terms.
DISCUSSION
The current Andover EDA officers with EDA terms and staff appointments are as follows:
President
Julie Trude
Vice -President
Mike Knight
Secretary
Joyce Twistol
Treasurer
Valerie Holthus
Assistant Treasurer
Sheri Bukkila
Commissioner
James Goodrich
Resident Commissioner
Timothy Cleven
Executive Director
Jim Dickinson
Staff
Executive Director Jim Dickinson
Recording Secretary Michelle Hartner
Staff Support Joe Janish
ACTION REQUESTED
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Discuss/Appoint officers for the EDA and appoint the Support Staff.
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