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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 20, 2018H U 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING November 20, 2018 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (October 16, 2018) 3. Commercial Activity Updates 4. Redevelopment Updates — verbal 5. Review/Recommend 2019 EDA Budget 6. Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage/EDA 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment ©' tj L661Y 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: Commissioners James Goodrich, Valerie Holthus, Mike Knight, Joyce Twistol and Kari Kafer Absent: Commissioner Sheri Bukkila Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz © APPROVAL OFMINUTES October 16, 2018, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Knight, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried 6 ayes and 1 absent (Bukkila). COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY UPDATES Mr. Janish reviewed the following: 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. 0 !A 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 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —November 20, 2018 Page 2 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 15611 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 Q Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —November 20, 2018 Page 3 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. REVIEW/RECOMMEND 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 10 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). 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 Qrecommendation to continue with past practices. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — November 20, 2018 Page 4 Motion by Goodrich, Seconded by Knight, 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 (Bukkila). OTHER BUSINESS President Trude requested staff revisit the location on the west side of Hanson Boulevard and 133`d Avenue for another electronic message board. Mr. Janish reviewed the location with the EDA, referencing the issues at the site such as the powerlines and a large County right -of way. The EDA directed staff to move forward with revisiting the location for an electronic message board. 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 manufacturing/industrial 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 Harmer, Recording Secretary