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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
January 2, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (November 20, 2018 Regular)
3. Oath of Office
4. Organizational Items
5. Discuss Depot Pond Signage
6. Redevelopment - Verbal Update
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
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Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Cle--_
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: January 2, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
November 20, 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 Harmer
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Minutes
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTHORITYMEETING—
NOVEMBER 20, 2018 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
Julie Trude, November 20, 2018, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Present
Absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OFMINL
October 16, 2018, Regu
Motion by Holthus, Sec,
6 ayes and l absent (Bu.
COMMERCIAL ACTTI
Mr. Janish reviewed the
Commissioners James Goodrich, Valerie Holthus, Mike Knight,
Joyce Twistol and Kari Kafer
Commissioner
EDA Executive Director, Jim
Joe Janish
:r, Dave Berkowitz
written.
by Knight, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried
The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard — AT&T, Natural Nails, Dunkin Donuts, Joy
Kitchen, Twin Cities Dental and;SportClips are all open.
Karate School, 15190 Bluebird Street, Suite 112 — The tenant space previously occupied by a
tanning salon is being remodeled to provide for a karate school. The building permit has been
issued and opening is pending final inspection.
Walmart,1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Walmart is remodeling the front end/cashiering area of
the store to provide for racking and online order grocery pick-up.
FedEx/Walmart Tenant, 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard— A FedEx service office is being built in
one of the tenant bays at the front of the Walmart Store.
McDonalds,15232 Bluebird Street— A scheduled renovation is permitted and underway, majority
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of the work is occurring in the customer dining area and includes new tables, seating and interior
finishes.
McDonalds,13731 Round Lake Boulevard - A scheduled renovation is permitted and underway,
majority of the work is occurring in the customer dining area and includes new tables, seating and
interior finishes.
Domino's Pizza, 2256 Bunker Lake Boulevard— A portion of the tenant space occupied by Belli
Capelli Salon is being remodeled to become a Domino's Pizza take-out.
Jon Smith Subs, 15190 Bluebird Street, Suite 107 — A building permit has been issued for
remodeling of the tenant space previously occupied by Keomawny Asian Cuisine to become Jon
Smith Subs.
Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of two companies continuing to look for land to
locate in Andover. President Trude stated if staff has any ideas with incentives on how to bring in
more restaurants, to bring them to the EDA for consideration.
Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage. The owner
provided a commercial site plan that has been reviewed. Staff is currently reviewing the second
commercial site plan submitted.
Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Is under construction.
Clocktower Commons — Tom Roberts, the property owner has indicated he has some outside
interest in Lot 4, but nothing concrete at this time. Mr. Roberts is looking at some adjustments to
Lot 4 including changing the Brio drive thru to flow to the north. The adjustments have caused
for storm water requirements to be met at this time.
Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 1560i Lane — In the process of renting out
units. Within 30 days, they expect to be 72% full. Apartments are rented for $1,600 to $2,859 per
month.
Crosstown Square, 13632 Crosstown Boulevard — Staff was contacted by the property owner and
informed that one the spaces will be available at the beginning of 2019.
Beberg Landscaping, 13535 Grouse Street — Is marketing one of their lots, where the outside
storage is currently.
Overall Marketing — Staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and
marketing all commercial sites.
Commissioner Knight asked for an update on the property at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake
Boulevard (Sonsteby property). Mr. Janish indicated there is a signed purchase agreement with
Quest Development. Quest is currently working with a potential residential developer for the
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property south of Bunker Lake Boulevard. Mr. Dickinson stated you could possibly see two-story
homes constructed on that property, similar to the single-family homes in the development just
north of Walmart.
Mr. Janish continued Quest Development is also looking for a developer for a multi -family
complex on the property north of Bunker Lake Boulevard.
Commissioner Holthus asked how long Quest has to fulfill the requirements in the purchase
agreement. Mr. Janish answered 18-20 months. Mr. Dickinson indicated Quest has contingencies
in the agreement such as platting the property, which is likely not going to happen until they have
end users for the property.
REVIEWIRECOMMEND 2019 EDA BUDGET
Mr. Dickinson indicated the EDA 2018 budget will be ending the year with a fund balance of
$214,000. He stated this is probably a conservative number and will likely be higher, which will
carry over to the 2019 budget.
Mr. Dickinson reviewed the 2019 Budget Worksheet, pointing out in 2019 staff support will be
covered by the General Fund.
President Trude recommended installing lighting to the monument entrance sign on the east side
of the City. Mr. Dickinson stated staff will look into it.
Motion by Twistol, Seconded by Knight, recommending the proposed EDA 2019 budget to the
City Council.
Commissioner Kafer asked what fund would be used for the train car purchase. Mr. Dickinson
explained the funds are in a dedicated escrow account.
Mr. Dickinson indicated for the January EDA meeting staff will provide Tax Increment Fund
(TIF) and project fund details.
Motion carried 6 ayes, 1 absent (Bukkila).
APPROVE LMCIT LL4BILITY COVERAGEIEDA
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.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —November 20, 2018
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1 Motion by Goodrich, Seconded by Knight, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not
2 waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion
3 carried 6 ayes, 1 absent (Bukkila).
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5 OTHER BUSINESS
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7 President Trude requested staff revisit the location on the west side of Hanson Boulevard and
8 133`d Avenue for another electronic message board. Mr. Janish reviewed the location with the
9 EDA, referencing the issues at the site such as the powerlines and a large County right -of way.
10 The EDA directed staff to move forward with revisiting the location for an electronic message
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Mr. Dickinson indicated staff has been approached by several residents on larger lots inquiring
about conducting a manufacturing business in their garage or shed. Mr. Dickinson stated staff
has referred these residents to manufacturinglindustrial areas of the city, since City Code does
not allow for such businesses to be conducted as an "in home" business.
Commissioner Goodrich asked the property size of the residents asking to conduct this type of
business. Mr. Dickinson replied 2.5 acre lots.
The EDA directed staff to continue to refer residents to manufacturing/industrial areas of the
City.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Twistol to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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President and Commissioners
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Organizational Items - Appoint Officers of the Andover Economic Development
Authority (EDA)
January 2, 2019
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
Jamie Barthel
Resident Commissioner
Kari Kafer
Executive Director
Jim Dickinson
Staff
Executive Director Jim Dickinson
Recording Secretary Michelle Harmer
Staff Support Joe Janish
ACTION REQUESTED
(Term expires 01/04/21)
(Term expires 01/04/21)
(Term expires 01/01/20)
(Term expires 01/02/23)
(Term expires 01/04/21)
(Term expires 01/02/23)
(Term expires 01/01/20)
Discuss/Appoint officers for the EDA and appoint the Support Staff.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: President and Commissioners
Jim Dickinson, Executive Direct�reto/r
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Developme
SUBJECT: Depot Pond Signage
DATE: January 3, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The EDA directed staff to research options for signage of the Depot Pond.
DISCUSSION
Staff has included the temporary signage that had been considered in the past. Option 1 was
selected with a different font for temporary signage. Staff has also included "in house" designs
for the EDA to consider for permanent signage at Depot Pond.
ACTION REQUESTED
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