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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
March 19, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (February 5, 2019 Regular)
3. Entrance Monument Discussion Updates
4. Estates at Arbor Oaks Tour Discussion
5. Commercial Updates
6. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal)
7. Other Business
8. 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 Hartner, Deputy City
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: March 19, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
February 5, 2019 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
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTHORITYMEETING—
FEBRUARY5,2019 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
Julie Trude, February 5, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard
NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Present: Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Sheri Bukkila (arrived at 6:03
p.m.), Valerie Holthus (arrived at 6:10 p.m.), Mike Knight and
Kari Kafer
Absent: Commissioner Joyce,Twistol
Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Joe Janish
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 2, 2019, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Barthel Seconded by Knight, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried
4 ayes and 3 absent (Bukkila, Holthus and Twistol).
ENTRANCE MONUMENT DISCUSSION
Proposed 133rd Avenue and Hanson Boulevard Sign
Mr. Janish indicated staff has been out to the site on 133rd Avenue and Hanson Boulevard and
believes an electronic message board will work in that area.
Commissioner Barthel asked if the placing of the sign would be on the east or west side of
Hanson Boulevard.
President Trude replied the sign would be placed on the west side. She explained the Anoka
County Sheriff's Office has an electronic board on the east side.
Mr. Janish stated an electronic message board is approximately $27,000 and electricity to the
location is a separate cost. President Trude indicated the money is in the budget.
The sign area and sign size were discussed. The sign would be one sided, similar to the sign on
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Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard.
Commissioner Barthel suggested the sign be a little taller than the one on Bunker Lake
Boulevard.
Commissioner Bukkila suggested placing the message board on the top of the sign and the
"Welcome to Andover" board placed under the message board, this would give the electronic
portion some height. She also mentioned checking with the sign company on the suggested size
relevant to the speed limit for the area.
7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard
Mr. Janish asked what type of sign the EDA would like to see in this area, a message board or
standard entrance sign. The developer for the property asked if the City would be interested in
something that could be incorporated into their sign.
The EDA's direction for staff is an electronic message board for the area and they are open to
discussion with the developer on incorporating the signs.
Bunker Lake Boulevard (Ham Lake border) Sign
Mr. Janish stated the estimated cost to get electricity to this location is $2,800-$3,300.
President Trude suggested putting more entrance sign money into the budget.
The EDA directed staff to proceed with lighting for the sign.
DEPOT POND SIGNAGE DISCUSSION
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Commissioner Holthus stated she did not like the signage options created by the City Sign
Department. She had contacted the Industrial Tech teacher at Andover High School who has
access to fancy software and is willing to attempt a design for the EDA.
The EDA supported the idea of the Industrial Tech teacher at the high school creating a design
for the Depot Pond sign.
COMMERCIAL UPDATES
The Shops @Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard — 1 tenant space remains.
Karate School, 15190 Bluebird Street, Suite 112 — Open for business.
Walmart (front end pickup remodel), 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Complete. Discussions
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have occurred about providing a cover for the area to load cars, staff is evaluating if this is possible.
FedEx/Walmart Tenant Build Out, 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Complete.
McDonalds, 15232 Bluebird Street — A scheduled renovation is permitted and underway, a
majority of the work is occurring in the customer dining area and includes new tables, seating and
interior finishes. This in on hold by the property owner until fall of 2019.
McDonalds,13731 Round Lake Boulevard - A scheduled renovation is permitted and underway,
a majority of the work is occurring in the customer dining area and includes new tables, seating
and interior finishes. This is complete.
Domino's Pizza, 2256 Bunker Lake Boulevard — This is complete, and the CO has been issued.
Anoka Parks, Activity Center Greenhouse Demolition and Renovation, 550 Bunker Lake
Boulevard — Demolition of the existing greenhouse area will give way to an outdoor patio area
with a large deck. Footings are in. Other improvements are to renovate the site approach and
provide for better accessibility and general renovation. This is complete with a few small items
remaining to be completed.
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. The owner is waiting for some kitchen equipment to be installed.
Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage. The owner
provided a commercial site plan that has been reviewed. The owner is working with his engineer
on comments.
Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces
remain to be leased.
Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — Owner 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. The adjustments have caused for storm water requirements to be met at this time.
Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations, 2115 Andover Boulevard —
Construction is in process. The project has a value expected around $11.9 million dollars. The
second -floor classrooms concrete has been poured and framing of the cafeteria addition is
underway. First -floor concrete is scheduled to be poured by the end of this week.
Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753 156" Lane — In the process of renting out
units. They currently are 75% full. Three additional move -ins are expected by March 151 putting
them at 80% occupied. The apartments rent for $1,600 to $2,859 per month.
Crosstown Square, 13632 Crosstown Boulevard — Staff was contacted by the property owner and
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informed that one of the spaces will be available at the beginning of 2019.
Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down. A few properties are
being marketed in the area.
Legacy Christian Academy, 3037 Bunker Lake Boulevard — The plans call for classrooms to
replace the portables that had been removed.
Milk Moms, 13783 This Street, Suite 200 — Interior remodeling nearly complete.
Andover Public Works Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Boulevard — Staff will
bring forward a recommended bid package to City Council on February stn
Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — Staff has been directed to work on bid
packages with alternates.
Beberg Landscaping, 13535 Grouse Street — City Council will consider a CUP for additional
mini -storage on a portion of this location on February 5`n.
Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
and marketing all commercial sites.
Restaurams/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of two companies continuing to look for land to
locate to in Andover.
State of the Cities — The Chamber is hosting the annual State of the Cities Meeting February 12th
at 11:00 a.m.
REDEVELOPMENT
Mr. Janish indicated staff continues to look for interest of owners willing to sell their property.
President Trude asked the EDA if they would be interested in seeing a presentation from a
developer, who builds 42 -unit modern apartment buildings. Currently the developer has projects
in Blaine and Forest Lake. She continued the developer has offered to present his product and
then the EDA can decide if it would be a fit in the City.
The area was discussed.
Commissioner Bukkila believes it is too premature to bring in a developer since there is not
enough mass property acquired yet. Commissioner Holthus agreed.
Commissioner Barthel stated he is not a fan of apartment buildings but could be open to
townhomes in the area.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Janish stated the Estates at Arbor Oaks has invited the EDA on a tour of the facility. Since
some members are interested in the tour, he will get back to the EDA with dates and times for a
facility tour.
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Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Holthus to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development or
SUBJECT: Entrance Monument Discussion
DATE: March 19, 2019
INTRODUCTION
Staff contacted Scott Maciej with DeMars Signs. Mr. Maciej indicated that the size of the ECM that was
installed at Bunker Lake Blvd. and Crosstown would be appropriate for the 133`d and Hanson location.
Mr. Maciej thought at this time it would also be better to keep the Andover above the ECM vs. below.
This would allow for consistency with the signs.
Mr. Maciej also indicated that it would be appropriate to wait until the snow has melted to evaluate the
appropriate height of the sign.
Crosstown Blvd. and Bunker Lake Blvd. Sign (ECM)
7 R c y s bmitted,
Joe Danish
Attachments:
0 Aerial Photo's of potential
Proposed 133" and Hanson Blvd. Sign
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development cto
SUBJECT: Estates at Arbor Oaks Tour Discussion
DATE: March 19, 2019
INTRODUCTION
Tonya Gusciora, Director of Housing, Estates at Arbor Oaks offered a tour of the Estates at Arbor Oaks
facility in Andover. City staff has found that a tour could be conducted on April 2 or April 16 from 6:00
pm to 6:45.
City staff is asking the EDA consider the two dates and determine if this tour would be in place of the
regular EDA meeting or if the EDA desires to meet two times in April.
RewectfWlv submitted,
Joe Janish
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Developme ;tor
SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity
DATE: March 19, 2019
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 —1 tenant space remains
• Walmart Front End Pickup Remodel, 1851 Bunker Lake Blvd NW - The next phase of
development to support online ordering and pickup is the proposed construction of a customer
vehicle canopy that may be located in the parking lot near the southeast corner of the store. A
tensile fabric structure has been typical at other Walmart stores.
• McDonalds Interior Remodeling/Renovation, 15232 Bluebird Street NW — This
project has been pushed back until Fall 2019.
• Domino's Pizza, 2256 Bunker Lake Blvd. — This project is complete.
• 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. This is complete with a few small items remaining to be
completed.
• Jon Smith Subs, 15190 Bluebird St NW, Suite 107 — Complete.
• Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage. The owner
provided a commercial site plan that has been reviewed. The owner is currently working with his
Engineer on the 31 set of comments.
• Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces
remain to be leased.
• 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. The adjustments have
caused for storm water requirements to be met at this time.
• Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations — Construction is in process. The
project has a value expected around $11.9 million -dollar project. The second floor is installed,
and interior walls are being erected in the classroom addition. The Theater balcony structure
and associated second floor egress are framed. Cafeteria framing is started with structural
steel, then CMU walls, then steel will resume followed by roofing. Plumbing and mechanical
inspections are ongoing.
• Estates at Arbor Oaks / Trident Development, 1753 156" Lane NW — In process of renting
out units. They currently are 75% full. Three additional move -ins are expected by March Ist
putting them at 80% occupied. The apartments rent for $1,600 to $2,859 per month.
• Crosstown Square, 13632 Crosstown Blvd. NW — Staff was contacted by the property owner
and informed that one of the spaces will be available at the beginning of 2019.
• Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down. A few properties are
being marketed in the area.
• MilkMoms 13783 Ibis Street NW, Suite 200 — This project is complete.
• Andover PW Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. — Staff will bring
forward a recommended bid package to City Council on February 5`n
• Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW — Staff has been directed to work on
bid packages with alternates.
• Beberg Landscaping — City Council approved a CUP for additional Mini -storage on a portion of
this location on February 51.
• Legacy Christian Academy, Additions & Remodeling, 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW —
Kinghorn Construction has provided a building permit application and plans to build a three-
story classroom addition between the existing buildings to replace temporary classrooms. A
commercial plan review will be necessary prior to permitting, so plans are distributed to all
departments.
• Overall marketing - City Staff continue to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
and marketing all commercial sites.
• Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to
locate in Andover.
Resp c Ily s bmi d,
Jo Janish