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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
September 4, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (August 21, 2018)
3. Commercial Activity Updates
4. Redevelopment Updates - Verbal
5. Other Business
6. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
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TO: Economic Development Authori
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrat
FROM: Michelle Harmer, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: September 4, 2018
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
August 21, 2018 Regular
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Minutes
ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING—
A UGUST 21, 2018 -MINUTES
9
10 The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
11 Julie Trude, August 21, 2018, 6:02 p.m., at the Andover City. Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
12 NW, Andover, Minnesota.
13
14 Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Valerie Holthus, Mike Knight, and
15 Joyce Twistol
16
17 Absent: Commissioner James Goodrich
18
19 Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
20 Community Development Director, Joe Janish
21 Others
22
23
24 APPROVAL OFMINUTES.
25
26 June 19, 2018, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
27
28 Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Twistol, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried
29 unanimously.
30
31 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY UPDATES
32
33 Mr. Janish reviewed the following:
34
35 The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard — AT&T, Natural Nails, Dunkin Donuts, Joy
36 Kitchen, Twin Cities Dental and SportClips are open.
37
38 Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 156`x' Lane — In the process of renting out
39 units. Within 30 days, they expect to be 72% full. Apartments are rented for $1,600 to $2,859 per
40 month.
41
42 Domino's Pizza, 2256 Bunker Lake Boulevard — A portion of the tenant space occupied by Belli
43 Capelli Salon is being remodeled to become a Domino's Pizza.
44
45 Growing Generations, 15216 Bluehird Street — Growing Generations Daycare received their
46 Certificate of Occupancy last week. The facility has 70 children enrolled already, which is half of
47 their capacity. An open house at the facility is scheduled for August 23`d and 24u'.
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Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —August 21, 2018
Page 2
1 FedEx/Walmart Tenant Build Out, 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — A FedEx services office is
2 being built into one of the tenant bays at the front of the Walmart Store.
3
4 Anoka Parks, Activity Center Greenhouse Demolition and Renovation, 550 Bunker Lake
5 Boulevard — Demolition of the existing greenhouse area will give way to an outdoor patio area.
6 The area will hold outdoor events. Other improvements are to renovate the site approach and
7 provide for better accessibility and general renovation.
9 Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of two companies continuing to look for land to
10 locate in Andover.
11
12 Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage, staff is waiting
13 for the Commercial Site Plan to be submitted. The owner is working with a civil engineer on a
14 swale that runs through the property.
15
16 President Trude questioned what can be done since they have not complied with the CUP. Mr.
17 Janish answered he has been in contact with the business owner giving them until the end of the
18 month. Mr. Dickinson indicated it is difficult to revoke a CUP when progress is being made and
19 a deadline was not stated in the CUP.
20
21 Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff continues to review the Commercial
22 Site Plan (CSP) and the contractor recently submitted for a building permit. Staff is waiting for
23 what is believed to be the final plan submittal for review.
24
25 Muddy Paws, 3121 161s' Avenue — The building has received their Certificate of Occupancy and
26 is up and running.
27
28 Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down.
29
30 Clocktower Commons — Tom Roberts, the property owner has indicated he has some interest in
31 Lot 4. Mr. Roberts is looking at some adjustments to Lot 4 including changing the Brio drive thru
32 to flow to the north.
33
34 Andover High School, 2115 Andover Boulevard — Construction is in process. The project has a
35 value expected around $11.9 million. Mr. Dickinson indicated staff is waiting for a Joint Powers
36 Agreement from the School District for the use of the Sunshine Park parking lot during
37 construction.
38
39 Overall Marketing — Staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and
40 marketing all commercial sites.
41
42 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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44 Mr. Janish stated the City has closed on four properties. Staff has reached out to property owners
45 in the area regarding the level of interest the City has in acquiring the properties. At this time the
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —August 21, 2018
Page 3
property owners are not interested in selling. Staff will continue to work in the area.
3 Mr. Dickinson reminded the EDA, the TIF District Fund dollars can only be used for
4 redevelopment.
6 OTHER BUSINESS
7
8 Bunker Lake Boulevard Median - President Trude asked if a quote was received from Mickman
9 Brothers for the median irrigation installation. Mr. Janish stated he would need to check with
10 Public Works Director/City Engineer Dave Berkowitz. The EDA concurred to have the project
11 done this fall.
12
13 7i' Avenue & Bunker Lake Boulevard - Mr. Janish stated a master developer has a letter of
14 interest and a signed purchase agreement with the Sonsteby Family for the purchase of all 113
15 acres. 5 acres is zoned Commercial and the rest Multi -Family. The City met with Anoka
16 County, the City of Anoka, the Sonsteby Family and the potential developer regarding access to
17 the property off 7`h Avenue. Mr. Dickinson indicated the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka
18 County does allow for a controlled intersection on 7`h Avenue just north of Bunker Lake
19 Boulevard.
20
21 Mr. Janish stated staff, President Trude and Commissioner Bukkila toured the Dominium facility
22 in Coon Rapids called River North Senior Apartments. Dominium is the 2"d largest developer of
23 affordable housing, whether for seniors or general in the nation. They operate in 23 states, as of
24 recently they have been doing quite a bit of development in the northern suburbs. They tend to
25 construct a four-story building with underground parking to make a project financially feasible.
26
27 President Trude stated they met multiple levels of people that would be involved in a potential
28 development. In her opinion, the River North project is a mammoth building and was
29 constructed as a high-quality structure.
30
31 Commissioner Bukkila indicated the building would be no benefit to the City since the developer
32 would request it be a TIF District for 30 years. Mr. Dickinson responded the City does not have
33 to agree with a 30 -year TIF District, the City can structure a TIF agreement. Mr. Dickinson also
34 stated the City does not have to agree to provide all eligible TIF.
35
36 Commissioner Bukkila stated she would only support a senior facility or market rate housing.
37
38 The area was discussed.
39
40 Commissioner Holthus asked if there would be any single-family housing in the area. Mr.
41 Dickinson answered no, maybe twin homes but no single-family homes.
42
43 President Trude suggested other commissioners tour a Dominium facility and an EDA meeting
44 be scheduled for further discussion on this item.
45
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Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —August 21, 2018
Page 4
Motion by Twistol, Seconded by Holthus to schedule an EDA meeting September 4, 2018 at
6:00 p.m. Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 nay (Bukkila).
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
10 Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Directo
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development ctor
SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity
DATE: September 4, 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" Lane NW — In process of renting
out units. Within 30 days, they expect to be 72% full. The apartments rent for $1,600 to $2,859
per month.
• Domino's Pizza, 2256 Bunker Lake Blvd. — A portion of the tenant space occupied by Belli
Capelli Salon is being remodeled to become a Domino's Pizza take-out. City staff was able to
negotiate no charges for SAC units saving the owner around $25,000.
• Growing Generations, 15216 Bluebird — Is open. They held an open house but do not expect to
have a Grand Opening.
• FedEx/Walmart Tenant Build Out, 1851 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW — A FedEx services office is
being built into one of the tenant bays at the front of the Walmart Store.
• Anoka Parks, Activity Center Greenhouse Demolition and Renovation, 550 Bunker Lake
Blvd. NW — Demolition of the existing greenhouse area will give way to an outdoor patio area.
Footings are in. Other improvements are to renovate the site approach and provide for better
accessibility and general renovation.
• 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. The owner is working with a civil engineer on a
Swale that runs through the property.
• Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW — Staff continues to review the
Commercial Site Plan (CSP) and the contractor recently submitted for a building permit. We are
waiting for what is believed to be the final submittal.
• Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down.
• Clock Tower Commons —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.
Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations — Construction is in process. The
project has a value expected around $11.9 million -dollar project. All demolition work is
complete. Footing and foundation work is about 80% complete. West wall is started and will be
the 2 story area for science classrooms.
• Overall marketing - City Staff continue to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
and marketing all commercial sites.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Janish