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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
May 15, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (April 17, 2018 Regular)
3. Commercial Updates
4. Bunker Median Update
5. Bunker Lake Boulevard City Owned Rental Units (verbal)
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Economic Development
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Michelle Harmer, Deputy City
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: May 15, 2018
INTRODUCTION
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The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
April 17, 2018 Regular
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Harmer
Deputy City Clerk
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING—
APRIL 17, 2018 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
Julie Trude, April 17,2018,6:03 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Present:
Absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF MINI
February 20, 2018, Reg
Motion by Twistol, Sec
ayes and 3 absent (Kraig
REVIEW.COMMERCi
Mr. Janish reviewed the
The Shops @ Andover';
Kitchen, Twin Cities DE
Commissioners Sheri
Commissioners Valerie Holthus,
Cleven
Executive Director, Jim I
Community Developmen
City Engineer/Public Wo:
Goodrich, and Joyce Twistol
and Timothy
Joe Janish
,r, Dave Berkowitz
approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 4
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Boulevard — AT&T, Natural Nails, Dunkin Donuts, Joy
lips are open. There is one space still available.
Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 156" Lane — In the process of renting out
units. 30% of the apartments are rented or reserved. Apartments are rented for $1,600 to $2,859
per month.
Growing Generations, 15216 Bluebird Street — Is a daycare facility. They are working towards
construction and have a footing to grade permit.
Restauranis/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of two companies continuing to look for land to
locate in Andover.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —April 17, 2018
Page 2
1 Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage, staff is waiting
2 for the Commercial Site Plan to be submitted.
4 Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff is in the process of reviewing the
5 second submittal. The constructed building will be multi -use.
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7 Muddy Paws, 3121 1615 Avenue — A building permit has been issued for the remodeling of the
8 former Andover Liquor store. This facility will feature doggy daycare, boarding and some retail.
10 Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down now that the former
11 Andover Liquor store has been purchased.
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13 Clocktower Commons — Has their permit for the electronic message sign. The property owner has
14 indicated he has some interest in Lot 4.
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16 O'Reilly Auto Parts, 3414 Bunker Lake Boulevard — A building permit has been issued for
17 expansion into the former Debra Miller's World of Dance space.
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19 Andover High School, 2115 Andover Boulevard — Plans submitted show Phase 1 and Phase 2.
20 There will be building expansion and parking lot expansion. The project has a value expected
21 around $11.9 million.
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23 Overall Marketing — Staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and
24 marketing all commercial sites.
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26 Th Avenue (Sonsteby Property) — There are a couple of developers interested in the property.
27 President Trude asked how much of the area could be purchased. Mr. Janish replied all of the
28 properties would be purchased together in one sale.
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30 Potential commercial properties in the City were reviewed.
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32 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD MEDL4N
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34 Commissioner Twistol suggested cleaning up the entire median and replant the area with hardy
35 flowers and flowering shrubs. She stated what previously had been done is just "patching."
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37 Mr. Dickinson asked if they should explore doing something other than prairie grass. The EDA
38 answered yes. Mr. Dickinson continued that irrigation would likely need to be restored.
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40 President Trude suggested getting an updated quote for the irrigation system, have Kameron
41 Kytonen, Nature Resources Technician meet with a contractor and put a planting plan together.
42 She also asked about the budget and what funds could be used. Mr. Dickinson indicated the project
43 could qualify as TIF, then TIF funds would be used.
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45 President Trude suggested Commissioner Twistol meet with Mr. Kytonen.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes—April 17, 2018
Page 3
1 Staff was directed to get an updated irrigation quote and to meet with a landscape contractor to
2 discuss a plant plan.
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4 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD CITY OWNED RENTAL UNITS
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6 Mr. Janish indicated the EDA purchased properties on Bunker Lake Boulevard are renter occupied.
7 Staff contacted Cedar Management who is managing the properties for the City to have a rent
8 analysis conducted.
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10 Mr. Janish stated after review of the analysis, staff is recommending a $100 rent increase per unit,
11 per month starting July 1, 2018.
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13 Mr. Janish indicated the new lease has been reviewed by the City Attorney, staff and Cedar
14 Management.
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16 Motion by Goodrich, Seconded by Bukkila to approve the proposed rent increases as
17 recommended by staff. Motion carried 4 ayes and 3 absent (Knight, Holthus and Cleven).
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19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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21 Mr. Janish explained Anoka County is creating an Economic Development Initiative (EDI), cities
22 can choose to partner with the County by contributing a yearly fee. The fee for Andover would be
23 $1,800. Each participating city will have a member on the Board. The County will hire an
24 individual that will report to the EDI Board. What the City would get out of the EDI is economic
25 abilities that the County would provide, such as marking, knowledge of the communities and
26 access to the new MNCAR website.
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28 Commissioner Twistol asked what the advantages are for a city that already has an EDA
29 department. Mr. Dickinson answered, "a seat at the table" and being able to participate in
30 discussions and the ability to network.
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32 Mr. Dickinson explained even though the City doesn't have a lot of available commercial property,
33 the City does have the population that supports community businesses. If we support our
34 community and other communities the County and School District benefit, which lowers the taxes
35 in the City.
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37 Commissioner Goodrich stated if the City gets one business out of the program that could pay the
38 City's contribution fee for years.
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40 President Trude asked Mr. Janish if he feels like he could be a "voice" that could steer good things
41 to the community for County benefit. Mr. Janish answered yes, the benefit is working on a county
42 wide perspective and having a seat at the table.
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44 President Trude asked how many members would be on the board. Mr. Dickinson answered one
45 member from each participating community.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes—April 17, 2018
Page 4
1 Mr. Dickinson stated this program is a new model compared to years past. He believes it is worth
2 a shot.
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4 Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Twistol to participate in the Anoka County Economic
5 Development Initiative (EDI). Motion carried 4 ayes and 3 absent (Knight, Holthus and Cleven).
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7 OTHER BUSINESS
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9 President Trude indicated Commissioner Cleven has put in his EDA resignation. She asked how
10 the EDA would like to handle the replacement process.
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12 Commissioner Bukkila stated she would prefer a formal process since it is a 6 -year term. The
13 EDA agreed.
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15 ADJOURNMENT
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17 Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Twistol, to adjourn. Motion carried 4 ayes and 3 absent
18 (Knight, Holthus and Cleven). The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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20 Respectfully submitted,
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22 Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Developme Dire or
SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity
DATE: May 15, 2018
INTRODUCTION
Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting.
ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
• The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard NW —AT&T, Natural Nails, Dunkin Donuts,
Joy Kitchen, Twin Cities Dental, SportClips are all open.
• Estates at Arbor Oaks / Trident Development, 1753 156`4 Lane NW — In process of renting out
units. Roughly thirty percent (30%) of the Apartments are rented out or reserved. The
apartments rent for $1,600 to $2,859 per month.
• Growing Generations, 15216 Bluebird —Growing Generations Daycare is under construction.
• 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 for outside storage, staff is waiting
for the Commercial Site Plan to be submitted.
• Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd NW— Staff is waiting for 3`d submittal.
• Muddy Paws, 3121161' Ave NW —A building permit has been issued for the remodeling of the
former Andover Liquor store. The owner has indicated to the Building Department they are
focused on using local contactors.
• Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down now that the former
Andover Liquor store has been purchased and being remodeled.
• Clock Tower Commons —Electronic Messaging sign installation in progress. Tom Roberts has
indicated he has some interest in lot 4 but nothing is concrete at this time. Mr. Roberts is looking
at some adjustments to lot 4.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts Expansion, 3414 Bunker Lake Blvd NW — A building permit has been
issued for expansion into the former Debra Miller's World of Dance space.
• Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations —City staff has provided District 11 and
ATS&R I't round of comments. A building permit has been applied for the I" phase and will
consist of additional classrooms and vestibule. The project has a value expected around $11.9
million -dollar project this spring and summer.
• Overall marketing - City Staff continue to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
and marketing all commercial sites.
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Direct
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development ' for
SUBJECT: Bunker Lake Boulevard Median
DATE: May 15, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The City of Andover has been working on getting the medians established with low maintenance native
vegetation. The last few years, the focus has been to get more color and less weeds. At our April 17,
2018 meeting, it was determined that Economic Development Authority Resident Member Joyce Twistol
and Kameron Kytonen would spend some time checking into possible options for the median.
Kameron Kytonen is in process of obtaining quotes based on adding some additional plantings within the
medians that would add "color." This would involve a combination of native and ornamental flowers.
Mr. Kytonen will be present and the meeting to provide detail on the quotes and the proposals.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Janish