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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
July 2, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (May 21, 2019)
3. Entrance Monument Discussion Updates (Verbal)
4. Commercial Updates
5. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal)
6. EDA Financial Update
7. Potential Urban Land Institute (ULI) Visit
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Economic Development Authorit
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM : Michelle Harmer, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: July 2, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
May 21, 2019 Regular
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner
Deputy City Clerk
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING—
MAY 21, 2019 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
Julie Trude, May 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Present: Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Sheri Bukkila, Valerie Holthus,
Mike Knight, Kari Kafer'and Joyce;Twistol
Absent: None
Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Joe Janish
Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
APPROVAL OFMINUTES
April 16, 2019, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Twistol, Seconded by Knight, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
ENTRANCE MONUMENT DISCUSSION UPDATES
Mr. Janish updated the EDA on the potential message board which would be located on 133`d
Avenue and Hanson Boulevard. He discussed conversations with the Anoka County Highway
Department. The City will need to submit paperwork as was done for the previous signs.
Mr. Janish indicated the City's IT Coordinator Scott Allen has been working with the potential
vendor on how to get the sign to communicate with the existing system. The sign needs Wi-Fi to
operate.
President Trude asked if the location is going to work. Mr. Janish answered yes, the location
will work.
President Trude asked about the installation of lighting of the Bunker Lake Boulevard entrance
sign on the east side of the City. Mr. Dickinson stated there will be an update at the next EDA
meeting.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — May 21, 2019
Page 2
COMMERCIAL UPDATES
3 The Shops @Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard — 1 tenant space remains vacant.
4
5 Walmart (front end pickup remodel), 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — The next phase of
6 development to support online ordering and pickup is the proposed construction of a customer
7 vehicle canopy that is to be located in the parking lot near the southeast corner of the store. A
8 tensile fabric structure has been typical at other Walmart stores. This permit application has been
9 submitted to the Building Department and includes some modifications inside the store as well.
10 Staff has requested a material sample.
11
12 President Trude suggested caution approving this type of structure and make sure it falls within
13 the City Code.
14
15 Commissioner Holthus asked if the structure is attached to the building. Mr. Janish answered no
16 it is a stand-alone structure.
17
18 President Trude asked if they will need to come back for an amendment to their Conditional Use
19 Permit (CUP). Mr. Janish indicated staff has reviewed the CUP and they will not need an
20 amendment since the structure is not considered outdoor storage.
21
22 Mr. Janish stated pictures will be provided at the next EDA meeting.
23
24 Commissioner Bukkila stated she hopes the structure will be maintained.
25
26 McDonalds,15232 Bluebird Street — This project has been pushed back until Fall 2019.
27
28 Anoka Parks, Activity Center Greenhouse Demolition and Renovation, 550 Bunker Lake
29 Boulevard — Demolition of the existing greenhouse area will give way to an outdoor patio area.
30 Footings are in. Other improvements are to renovate the site approach and provide for better
31 accessibility and general renovation. This is complete with a few small items remaining to be
32 completed.
33
34 Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage. The owner
35 provided a commercial site plan that has been reviewed. The owner is currently working with his
36 Engineer on the 3`d set of comments. A fence permit has been granted along the east side of the
37 property. A Yd set of revisions was submitted and is currently under review.
38
39 Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces
40 remain to be leased. The Building Department has been talking with two businesses looking to
41 occupy the spaces.
42
43 Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — Owner Tom Roberts has indicated he has some
44 interest in lot 4 but nothing is concrete at this time. Mr. Roberts is currently adding additional
45 parking and adjusting the Brio drive through.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — May 21, 2019
Page 3
1 Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations, 2115 Andover Boulevard —
2 Construction is in process. The project has a value expected around $11.9 million dollars. The
3 ceiling tiles are being installed at this time. The School is looking at starting Phase 2 possibly this
4 fall.
6 Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753156" Lane — Currently they are 86% occupied
7 and have a total of 82 tenants residing in 57 apartments and at 96% reserved. The apartments rent
8 for $1,600 to $2,859 per month. The manager of the property has indicated they can provide a
9 tour of the facility when the EDA is available.
10
11 President Trude asked if any of the members are interested in a tour. Commissioner Kafer stated
12 she is interested. President Trude suggested she work with staff and tour the property at her
13 convenience.
14
15 Crosstown Square, 13632 Crosstown Boulevard — Staff was contacted by the property owner and
16 informed the last available space will be filled. The property owner did not indicate what business
17 will be locating there.
18
19 Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down. A few properties are
20 being marketed in the area.
21
22 Andover Public Works Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Boulevard — This
23 project is underway. Site utilities are being installed at this time.
24
25 Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — Bids have been opened and are being
26 reviewed. The City Council is expected to review the bids at their June 4, 2019 meeting.
27
28 Beberg Landscaping (self -storage), 13535 Grouse Street — City Council approved a CUP for
29 additional mini -storage on a portion of this location on February 51h. The buyers of the property
30 had intended to expand the mini -storage, they are still working on some aspects of the additional
31 storage.
32
33 Legacy Christian Academy, 3037 Bunker Lake Boulevard— Kinghom Construction has provided
34 a building permit application and plans to build a three-story classroom addition between the
35 existing buildings to replace temporary classrooms. The permit for construction has been released.
36
37 Anoka -Hennepin Schools Bridges Program, 13735 Round Lake Boulevard — The Building
38 Department has released a permit for an expansion of the Bridges Program. The expansion will
39 remodel the area that was a former restaurant into space to be used by the Bridges Program.
40
41 Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
42 and marketing all commercial sites.
43
44 Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of two companies continuing to look for land to
45 locate to in Andover.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — May 21, 2019
Page 4
1 Hanson Commons, 1574 1541" Avenue — The candy shop is leaving, and Snap Fitness will be
2 expanding.
REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
6 Mr. Janish indicated rent increase notices went out to the tenants. Staff will be working with the
7 Engineering Department this summer on some grading issues at 2557 1381h Avenue, a City
8 owned property.
9
10 Commissioner Barthel asked when the City owned buildings are vacant will they just be torn
11 down. Mr. Dickinson replied that is correct.
12
13 Commissioner Barthel asked if two of the City owned buildings get torn down what does that do
14 to the value of the other buildings in the area. Does it hurt or help the City. Mr. Dickinson
15 replied it doesn't help or deter the City. It is a safety issue as vacant buildings attract unwanted
16 activity.
17
18 The area was discussed.
19
20 President Trude stated she would like the Finance Department to put together a Performa of the
21 benefits of redevelopment. Mr. Janish explained the market value is not determined by what the
22 City is doing, it is determined by what is occurring in the County as a whole that sets the value.
23
24 President Trude indicated it would be helpful to know that information moving forward with
25 redevelopment.
26
27 Staff continues to monitor the area.
28
29 OTHER BUSINESS
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31 Commissioner Twistol reminded the EDA of previous conversations on buying a train car for the
32 Andover Station area. She stated she has a contact in Waite Park that is in charge of a historical
33 museum and is willing to help the EDA on the process of obtaining a train car. She continued that
34 she is willing to meet with the contact.
35
36 Commissioner Twistol asked the amount of funds available for this project. Mr. Dickinson replied
37 a little less than $25,000. President Trude reviewed how the funds for the project were received.
38
39 President Trude indicated she is interested in meeting with the contact in Waite Park. She
40 suggested forming a sub -committee for the project. Commissioner Knight stated he is interested
41 serving on the sub -committee.
42
43 Commissioner Barthel asked if there was something else that could be done with the property
44 besides putting a train car on it.
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Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes — May 21, 2019
Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Barthel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary
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TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Dire r
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Developmen e for
SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity
DATE: July 2, 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. This permit has been
submitted to the building department and includes some modifications inside the store. Copies
of the layout had been forwarded to EDA members after the last meeting.
• McDonalds Interior Remodeling/Renovation, 15232 Bluebird Street NW — This
project has been pushed back until Fall 2019.
• 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.
• 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 3r1 set of comments. A fence permit has been granted along the east side of the
property. City staff has made a suggestion the owner is considering that may save money and
time for them.
• Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces
remain to be leased. The building department has been talking with two businesses to occupy the
spaces.
• Clock Tower Commons —Tom Roberts has indicated he has some interest in lot 4 but nothing is
concrete at this time. Mr. Roberts currently added additional parking.
• Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations — Construction is in process. The
project has a value expected around $11.9 million -dollar project. The ceiling tiles are being
installed at this time. The School is looking at starting Phase 2 this fall possibly
• Estates at Arbor Oaks / Trident Development, 1753 156' Lane NW — Currently we are 86%
occupied and have a total of 82 tenants residing here in 57 apartments and 96% reserved. The
apartments rent for $1,600 to $2,859 per month. The manager of the property has indicated they
can provide a tour of the facility when the EDA is available.
• Crosstown Square, 13632 Crosstown Blvd. NW — Staff was contacted by the property owner
and informed that space is available at this time.
• Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down. A few properties are
being marketed in the area.
• Andover PW Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. — This project is
underway. Site utilities area being installed at this time.
• Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW — Bids have been open and are being
reviewed. City Council awarded the bid and authorized sale of bonds for the project.
• Beberg Landscaping (self -storage) — City Council approved a CUP for additional Mini -storage
on a portion of this location on February 5". The buyers of the property had intended to expand
the mini -storage.
• 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. The
permit for construction has been released.
• Anoka -Hennepin Schools Bridges Program, 13735 Round Lake Blvd NW — The building
department has released a permit for an expansion of the Bridges Program. The expansion
will remodel the area that was a former restaurant into space to be used by the Bridges
program.
• 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.
• Train for Andover Station — A few EDA Members are going to talk with the St. Cloud Area
Rail Legacy Museum, or STARail and report back to the group.
gJeectful banis
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: President and Commissioners
FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: EDA Financial Update/ Discuss Proposed 2020 EDA Budget
DATE: July 2, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is requested to receive a financial update and discuss the proposed 2020 EDA Special Revenue
Fund budget.
DISCUSSION
Operating Fund:
The Executive Director will use the attached documents as the basis for the EDA Special Revenue Fund
financial update and to facilitate discussion for a proposed 2020 EDA Budget:
1. EDA Special Revenue Fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balance
2. EDA Special Revenue Fund Budget Worksheet for 2020
3. EDA 2020 Budget Detail Worksheets
Project Fund:
The Executive Director will review the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Project Fund Analysis via the
Smartboard with the EDA at the meeting. This is the fund utilized for the current redevelopment projects.
ACTION REQUESTED
a presentation and discuss a proposed 2020 EDA Special Revenue Fund budget.
submitted,
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City of Andover
Special Revenue Funds
Economic Development Authority Fund
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
Fund Balance, January 1
Revenues
Charges for Services
Investment Income
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues:
Other Sources
Transfers In
Total Revenues and Other Sources
Total Available:
Expenditures
Personal Services
Supplies and Materials
Purchased Services
Other Services and Charges
Total Expenditures:
Other Uses
$ 294,760
7,003
4,324
177
11,504
$ 247,431 $ 247,431 $ 129,353
7,000 7,000 7.000
2,000 2,000 2,000
9,000
11,504 9,000
306,264 256,431
9,000
•M
9,000 9,000
256,431 138,353
11,793
Actual
Adopted
1
Estimate
1
Requested
1
Description
2018
2019
2019
2020
Fund Balance, January 1
Revenues
Charges for Services
Investment Income
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues:
Other Sources
Transfers In
Total Revenues and Other Sources
Total Available:
Expenditures
Personal Services
Supplies and Materials
Purchased Services
Other Services and Charges
Total Expenditures:
Other Uses
$ 294,760
7,003
4,324
177
11,504
$ 247,431 $ 247,431 $ 129,353
7,000 7,000 7.000
2,000 2,000 2,000
9,000
11,504 9,000
306,264 256,431
9,000
•M
9,000 9,000
256,431 138,353
11,793
6,028
6,028
6,028
3,914
18,900
18,900
18,900
33,105
63,200
88,300
63,300
10,021
13,850
13,850
13,850
58,833
101,978
127,078
102,078
Transfers Out -
-
-
-
Total Expenditures and Other Uses: 58,833
101,978
127,078
102,078
Fund Balance, December 31 $ 247,431
$ 154,453
$ 129,353
$ 36,275
Change in Fund Balance $ (47,329)
$ (92,978)
$ (118,078)
$ (93,078)
-16%
-38%
-48%
-72%
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CITY OF ANDOVER
Budget Worksheet
- 2020
EDA
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Account
Actual
Actual
Actud
Actual
Actual
Budget
Estimate
Requested
Number
Descriptian
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2019
2020
Revenues
Charges for Services
54370
Tex Increment Adminisvatian F
36,622
20,895
9,181
7,249
7,003
7,000
7,000
7,000
Charges for Smices
36,622
20,895
9,181
7,249
7,003
7,000
7,000
7,000
Invesumemt Income
56910
Interest Famed
8,765
3,946
4,077
4,517
4,148
2,000
2,000
2,000
56920
Valuation Adjustment
1,912
(114)
(217)
(1,133)
176
Investment Income
10,677
3,832
3,860
3,384
4,324
2,000
2,000
2,000
Miscellaneous Revenue
58100
Refunds & Reimbursements
5,868
930
1,478
367
177
Miscellaneous Revenue
5,868
930
1,478
367
177
Total Revenues
53,167
25,657
14,519
11,000
11,504
9,000
9,000
9,000
Expenditures
Salaries & Benefits
60110
Salaries - Regular
35,027
35,737
11,583
6,421
6;887
-
-
-
60140
Salaries - Council/Commissit
2,440
2,840
2,040
2,160
2,560
5,600
5,600
5,600
60210
FICA
2,235
2,162
851
496
528
347
347
347
60220
Medicare
534
523
214
119
131
81
81
81
60310
Health Insurance
5,065
5,032
1,569
802
739
-
-
-
60320
Dental Insurance
174
183
59
35
34
-
-
-
60330
Life Insurance
6
4
1
1
1
-
-
-
60340
Long -Term Disability
91
78
26
16
20
-
-
-
60410
PERA
2,699
2,679
949
483
500
-
-
_
60420
Nationwide Retirement
231
220
125
72
148
-
-
-
60520
Workers Comp
-
-
322
235
245
-
-
-
60990
Inter -City Labor Allocation
Salaries & Benefits
48,502
49,458
17,739
10,840
11,793
6,028
6,028
6,028
Departmental
61005
Supplies -General
7,326
814
300
1,170
-
2,000
2,000
2,000
61105
R & M Supplies - General
-
735
16
-
-
-
_
_
61130
R & M Supplies - Landscape
307
-
-
-
-
10,000
10,000
10,000
61310
Meals/Lodging
99
100
90
-
175
700
700
700
61315
Continuing Education
25
-
-
305
-
1,500
1,500
1,500
61320
Annual Dues/Licenses
1,493
1,475
1,069
998
1,308
1,500
1,500
1,500
61405
Postage
185
140
144
140
140
1,000
1,000
1,000
61410
Transportation/Mileage
1,800
1,800
1,800
1.800
2,291
2,200
2,200
2,200
Departmental
11,235
5,064
3,419
4,413
3,914
18,900
18,900
18,900
Operating
62005
Electric
4,364
3,678
3,083
3,129
2,689
7,000
7,000
7,000
62010
Water
365
667
814
800
789
-
-
-
62100
Insurance
3,670
3,301
2,597
2,321
4,943
5,250
5,250
5,250
62200
Rentals
-
_
_
_
_
_
62210
Computer Services
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
1,600
Operating
9,999
9,246
8,094
7,850
10,021
13,850
13,850
13,850
Professional Smices
63005
Professional Services
3,669
1,918
3,349
3,402
4,045
5,800
5,800
5,800
63010
Contractual Services
4,045
4,561
3,257
845
28,093
53,000
78,000
53,000
63015
Attorney
-
615
234
-
-
2,000
2,000
2,000
63025
Publishing
763
1,136
878
890
967
2,500
2,500
2,500
63100
R & M Labor -General
-
-
-
_
_
_
_
63200
Inspections
Professional Services
8,477
8,230
7,718
5,137
33,105
63,300
88,300
63,300
Capital Outlay
65200
Buildings
-
-
-
-
_
65300
Improvements
-
-
-
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
78,213
71,998
36,970
28,240
58,833
102,078
127,078
102,078
Net Increase (Decrease) in FB
(25,046)
(46,341)
(22,451
(17,240)
(47,329)
(93,078)
(118,078)
(93,078)
Fund Balance
Beginning
405,838
380,792
334,451
312,000
294,760
247,431
247,431
129,353
Ending
380,792
334,451
312,000
294,760
247,431
154,353
129,353
36,275
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City of Andover
Budget Detail for all Object Codes
(List each expense account individually with specific cost detail)
Department / Cost Center: Economic Development - 2110
Object
Code
Explanation
Amount Requested
2019 2020
Budget Adjustment
Total
2020
Request
Priority
1 through 5
1 -high :5 -low
61005
SUPPLIES -GENERAL
2,000
2,000
paper/promotions supplies
0
0
0
0
Total
2,000
0
2,000
61130
R & M SUPPLIES - LANDSCAPE
10,000
10,000
median expenditures
0
0
0
0
Total
10,000
0
10,000
61310
MEALS / LODGING
700
700
Special events participation - Staff/Commission
0
0
0
0
Total
700
0
700
61315
CONTINUING EDUCATION
1,500
1,500
Training opportunities - Staff/Commission
0
0
0
0
Total
1,500
0
1,500
61320
ANNUAL DUES / LICENSES
1,500
1,500
Chamber of Commerce Dues
0
0
-Anoka Area & Metro North
0
0
0
0
Total
1,500
0
1,500
61405
POSTAGE
1,000
1
1,000
Newsletter Publication & Mailings
0
0
0
0
Total
1,000
0
1,000
61410
TRANSPORTATION I PARKING
2,200
2,200
Staff/Commision Travel
0
0
Executive Director % allocation
0
0
0
0
Total
2,200
01
2,200
62005
ELECTRIC
7,000
7,000
Andover Station Area Street Light Cost Sharing
0
0
0
0
Total
7,000
0
7,000
62100
INSURANCE
5,250
5,250
Risk Management/LMCIT Premiums
0
0
0
0
Total
5,250
0
5,250
62210
COMPUTER SERVICES
1,600
1,600
Central systems - Server/email/imagingfetc.
1
0
0
0
0
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City of Andover
Budget Detail for all Object Codes
(List each expense account individually with specific cost detail)
Department/ Cost Center: Economic Development - 2110
Object
Code
Explanation
Amount Requested
2019 2020
Budget Adjustment
Total Priority
2020 1 through 5
Request 1 -high 5- ow
Total
1,600
0
1,600
63005
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,500
3,500
Audit - LB
2,300
2,300
0
0
Total
5,800
0
5,800
63010
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,000
1,000
Landscaping @ Andover Station - assoc membership
2,000
2,000
Maintenance -Andover Station Area
10,000
10,000
Partnership opportunities - EDA Discretionary
10,000
10,000
Community Monument Entrance Signs
30,000
30,000
Total
53,000
0
53,000
63015
ATTORNEY
2,000
2,000
0
0
0
0
Total
2,000
0
2,000
63025
PUBLISHING
2,500
2,500
Tax Increment Reporting
0
0
0
0
Total
2,500
0
2,500
Grand Total for all Expenditures
$96,050
$0
$96,050
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: President and Commissioners C�
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Direc \
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Potential Urban Land Institute (ULI) Visit
DATE: July 2, 2019
INTRODUCTION
Staff spoke with Gordon Hughes, Advisory Services with Urban Land Institute (ULI) about the
possibility of a Technical Assistance Panel Impact Report (TAP).
TAP is an in-depth examination of a specific project, (re)development area or corridor. ULI would bring
in industry leaders in housing/mixed use development, planning, architecture and public finance to
evaluate what the City of Andover could expect to be developed in the Bunker Lake Development area.
After discussions with Gordon Hughes, this process would cost $5,000 and last about half a day. The
group would conduct a short presentation on what they believe the city could expect for the area and what
developers may expect from the City of Andover as part of the redevelopment.
ULI also offers a Navigating Your Competitive Future workshop. These are two hour workshops free of
charge and involve a panel of ULI MN real estate professionals. They do not drill down into a specific
property such as the Bunker Lake redevelopment area but do provide general information about the
challenges of (re)development and how the city can position itself to make the most of opportunities.
Staff is looking for direction from the EDA to determine if one of the options are desirable to continue to
pursue.
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Attachments:
• Technical Assistance Panel brochure
• Navigating Your Competitive Future Impact brochure
ULI Minnesota
Regional Council of Mayors
2018 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PANEL IMPACT REPORT
ULI MN offers Technical Assistance Panels (TAPS) for cities,
counties and other agencies and jurisdictions who wish to
conduct a more in-depth examination of a specific project,
(re)development area or corridor. TAPS provide an analysis of
background information provided by the sponsor, and often include
site tours and interviews of key stakeholders. The Panel's findings
and recommendations are documented in a written report.
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served as volunteer panelists. response to specific questions
1,067 HOURS of volunteer time and concerns identified by the
and talent since 2009. sponsoring agency.
$160,050 estimated value of These workshops are an
hours volunteered to TAPS. opportunity for ULI MN's real
estate industry professionals to
contribute their time and talent meaningfully to build thriving
Minnesota communities. TAPS range from one half to three days
and are fee-based depending on the format and length.
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TOD Site Evaluation
Metro Transit TOD Office
Downtown West
City of Golden Valley
Bottineau LRT Corridor
Bottineau Corridor Community
Works Technical Implementation
Committeee
2017
Grandview Green
City of Edina
2016
Verso Paper Mill
City of Sartell
Healthy Communities Initiative
Mn DOT
Metro Transit Database Tool
Metro Transit TOD Office
Gateway South District
City of St. Anthony
Saint Paul Riverfront
Ramsey County
Brainerd Oaks Development
City of Brainerd
2015
Blake & Beltline Station Areas
Southwest LRT Community Works
2014
Kayak Bay
City of Duluth
Signal Hills Center
City of West Saint Paui
2009
Midland Terrace
City of Shoreview
2007
1.35W Bridge: A Response
ULI Advisory Services Panel
FINDINGS
The National ULI Advisory
Services Program conducted
an Advisory Services Panel in
St. Paul's historic Rondo
neighborhood to assess the
Community Land Bridge
project proposal.
The panel recommended that
a significant Rondo Community
Land Bridge move forward
with MnDOT constructing
and maintaining the bridge. They found this to be an opportunity for African American leadership and
ownership, and believe the time is right to put resources behind this concept to bring the idea to the next
step of design, engineering, and cost estimates. Read the full report here.
BOTTINEAU LRT CORRIDOR
Hennepin County: September 17, 2018
The Bottineau LRT Community Works Project asked the
panel to evaluate the market potential along the 13 mile
Bottineau Corridor, particularly with respect to the Van
White Station, Robbinsdale Station, Bass Lake Station,
Brooklyn Boulevard Station and the Oak Grove Station.
Panel recommendations to cities and community
partners include:
Act now to seize the opportunities offered in the
corridor in anticipation that LRT will serve the area
• Collaborate and adopt a comprehensive housing
and economic development plan for the entire
corridor
• Focus on jobs by connecting education and training
to economic development already right at the
corridor's fingertips
Brand the LRT Corridor as the "Opportunity
Corridor"
Read the full report here.
DOWNTOWN WEST
The City of Golden Valley: July 19, 2018
The TAP panelists found Golden Valley Downtown
West to be in a great place with the advantage of
being a cool, walkable neighborhood that businesses
are wanting to move to. The panel recommended the
City work to:
Ensure future development is proactive not reactive
by investing in place -making
Ensure that small projects align with a long-term
land use plan and community vision
Read the full report here.
METRO TRANSIT TOD SITE EVALUATION
Metro Area: June 28, 2018
The Metro Transit TOD Office asked the panel to
evaluate six Metropolitan Council -owned properties near
transportation corridors. The TAP panelists encouraged
the Metro TOD Office to:
Have a shared vision with cities
Showcase the six sites on an ongoing basis
Consider developing a relationship businesses and
creating case studies of successful projects
Identify the benefits of partnering with the Metro
Transit TOD Office
Contact adjoining property owners/developers
Prioritize housing sites to include affordability
• Read the full report here.
Panelists sketch suggestions for Golden Valley
Downtown West, July 2018
ULI Minnesota
Regional Council of Mayors
NAVo��NG
YOUR COMP ITNE FUTURE
2018 NAVIGATING YOUR COMPETITIVE FUTURE IMPACT REPORT
With trust in government at or near historic lows and the
federal government pushing more responsibility down
to the local level, it is more challenging than ever
for public officials to create thriving communities.
Cities are caught between a rock and a hard place—
people mistrust government even as government
is asked to do more. ULI Minnesota's Advisory
Services provide a way forward by convening public
officials and private sector partners to build civic trust
and promote informed decision-making.
Navigating Your Competitive Future (NCF)
workshops connect elected and appointed officials
with a panel of industry leaders in housing/mixed-use
development, commercial/industrial development,
community development, planning, architecture,
and public finance. Panelists offer a fact -based,
nonpartisan examination of real estate and
development market challenges tailored to fit each
city.
These two hour workshops are an opportunity
for ULI MN's real estate industry professionals
to contribute their time and talent meaningfully
to build thriving Minnesota communities. ULI
Minnesota is able to offer NCF sessions free of charge
to cities thanks to the generous funding support of
Minnesota Housing, Metropolitan Council and Greater
Minnesota Housing Fund.
75 NCF WORKSHOPS
held with Minnesota cities and partner
organizations.
2.5 MILLION+
aggregate population of cities that have
hosted NCF workshops.
8 CITIES
held a second workshop to inform new
leaders and stay on top of trends.
118 REAL ESTATE LEADERS
have served as volunteer panelists.
1,775 VOLUNTEER HOURS
of time and talent contributed.
$276,250
estimated value of hours our members
volunteered to NCF workshops.
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Strong, collaborative city leadership is critically
important for attracting development.
Cities must develop a clear vision, react to
opportunities, create innovative financial tools
and leverage their key assets.
In many markets, construction of new
multifamily housing is economically infeasible
without local support.
Be flexible with land use and zoning, city fees,
and financing sources to remove barriers that
affect housing production.
Strong policies to preserve the affordability
and quality of existing housing stock should be Hold additional NCF workshops as leadership
incorporated into comprehensive plans. changes to continue helping public officials
make informed decisions.
More than ever, a full range of housing choices
is integral to a city's economic development
strategy because it helps employers attract and
retain workers.
BURNSVILLE
"The NCF workshop helped to redirect the City into a proactive rather than reactive
approach to economic development. It could no longer simply rely on a great location
to attract development."
- Skip Neinhaus, Economic Development Coordinator
CHASKA
"We learned from the NCF panel to be smarter about place making. We're good at
bricks and mortar types of projects, but creating places for people is important too.
Due to the workshop, we've engaged consultants to help us implement some of the
place making ideas from the workshop."
- Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director
CRYSTAL
"It was very important for the Council and staff to hear about the need for alignment
between elected and appointed officials and staff. We learned to have a shared vision,
but need be open to development that may be different than what was originally pictured"
- John Sutter, Community Development Director
LE SUEUR
"The demographic information presented at the workshop was
impactful. The Council now has a much better understanding of the
demographics of the city. This workshop was exactly what the City
needed, especially the panel's comments about downtown and the
importance of the City's history. The Council was enthusiastic about
the workshop to the point that some have commented, "We should
do this every year."
- Samantha DiMaggio, Community Development Director
Brooklyn Center
Burnsville
Chaska
Crystal
Dayton
ECRDC
Eden Prairie
Le Seuer
Northfield
SCALE
Wyoming
NCF in Mounds View
WYOMING
"The City really appreciated the honest, unvarnished comments of the panelists, especially regarding how Wyoming
fits into the metro marketplace. The Council's mindset regarding affordable/multifamily projects changed a bit. They
seem more receptive to the idea of different types of housing."
- Robb Linwood, City Administrator