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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
September 3, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (July 2, 2109)
3. Consider Lighting at Andover Station North: East Ballfield
4. Entrance Monument Discussion Updates
5. Commercial Activity Updates
6. Redevelopment Updates — Verbal
7. Potential Urban Land Institute (ULI) Visit
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator�
FROM: Michelle Harmer, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: September 3, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted
for EDA approval:
July 2, 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
Attach: Minutes
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6 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING-
7 JULY2, 2019 -MINUTES
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10 The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice
11 President Mike Knight, July 2, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
12 Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
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14 Present: Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Sheri Bukkila (arrived at 6:01
15 p.m.), Kari Kafer and Joyce Twistol
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17 Absent: President Julie Trude and Commissioner Valerie Holthus
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19 Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
20 Community Development Director, Joe Janish
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23 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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25 May 21, 2019, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
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27 Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Kafer, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried
28 5 ayes and 2 absent (Trude and Holthus).
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30 ENTRANCE MONUMENT DISCUSSION UPDATES
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32 Mr. Janish indicated staff had conversations with the Anoka County Highway Department
33 (ACHD) related to the potential electronic message board at 133rd Avenue and Hanson
34 Boulevard. He continued the original plan was to set the sign back 60 feet from the intersection,
35 like the one on Crosstown Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Due to a steep incline at 60
36 feet back the sign would need to be 16 feet tall to be readable. Staff is working with the ACHD
37 for the potential to go back 45 feet from the intersection. A $150.00 review fee was paid to the
38 ACHD and they are asking the City for a survey of the parcel showing where all the utilities are.
39 Once the utility locate has been completed staff will go out there with the ACHD
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41 Mr. Janish explained the cost goes up significantly for the sign with these issues. The sign set
42 back 60 feet will cost approximately $43,000 - $44,000 and the sign set back 45 feet will cost
43 approximately $40,000 - $41,000.
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45 Commissioner Kafer asked what the budget is for the sign. Mr. Dickinson replied the budget is
46 $30,000.
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48 Commissioner Barthel stated he feels $11,000 over budget is a lot of money and he is not in
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —July 2, 2019
Page 2
favor of moving the sign up further on Hanson Boulevard. He indicated he is fine with not
having a sign there at all.
4 Mr. Dickinson asked if the sign in this location has to be a reader board, the reader board is what
is driving the cost up.
7 Mr. Janish stated going with a light up entrance sign could save approximately $10,000.
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9 Commissioner Barthel stated by putting a reader board up in this location may set a precedence
10 that a reader board will have to put in on Bunker Lake Boulevard and 7 t Avenue, then before
11 you know it you have reader boards all over the City.
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13 Commissioner Bukkila stated a reader board in this location was not the originally intent. She
14 would like to see other options to get the price down.
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16 Mr. Janish stated staff will work on other options and bring them back to a future EDA meeting.
17
18 COMMERCIAL UPDATES
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20 The Shops @Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard — 1 tenant space remains vacant.
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22 Walmart (front end pickup remodel), 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — The next phase of
23 development to support online ordering and pickup is the proposed construction of a customer
24 vehicle canopy that is to be located in the parking lot near the southeast corner of the store. A
25 tensile fabric structure has been typical at other Walmart stores. This permit application has been
26 submitted to the Building Department and includes some modifications inside the store as well.
27 The project valuation is $350,000.
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29 McDonalds,15232 Bluebird Street— This project has been pushed back until Fall 2019.
30
31 Anoka Parks, Activity Center Greenhouse Demolition and Renovation, 550 Bunker Lake
32 Boulevard — Demolition of the existing greenhouse area will give way to an outdoor patio area.
33 Footings are in. Other improvements are to renovate the site approach and provide for better
34 accessibility and general renovation. This is complete with a few small items remaining to be
35 completed.
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37 Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — A CUP was granted for outside storage. The owner
38 provided a commercial site plan that has been reviewed. The owner is currently working with his
39 Engineer on the 3`d set of comments. A fence permit has been granted along the east side of the
40 property. City staff has made a suggestion the owner is considering that may save money and time
41 for them.
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43 Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces
44 remain to be leased. The Building Department has been talking with two businesses looking to
45 occupy the spaces. The owner is working with staff on parking stall and landscaping issues.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —July 2, 2019
Page 3
1 Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — Owner Tom Roberts has indicated he has some
2 interest in lot 4 but nothing is concrete at this time. Mr. Roberts recently added additional parking.
3 Staff is waiting for the as -built and then will go out and inspect.
4
5 Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations, 2115 Andover Boulevard —
6 Construction is in process. The project has a value expected around $11.9 million dollars. The
7 ceiling tiles are being installed at this time. The School is looking at starting Phase 2 possibly this
8 fall.
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10 Estates at Arbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753156" Lane —Currently they are 86% occupied
11 and have a total of 82 tenants residing in 57 apartments and at 96% reserved. The apartments rent
12 for $1,600 to $2,859 per month.
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14 Crosstown Square, 13632 Crosstown Boulevard — Staff was contacted by the property owner and
15 informed the last available space will be filled.
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17 Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in the area has quieted down. A few properties are
18 being marketed in the area.
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20 Andover Public Works Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Boulevard — This
21 project is underway. Site utilities are being installed at this time. Wall panels are expected to
22 arrive mid-July.
23
24 Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — The City Council awarded the bid and
25 authorized the sale of bonds for the project. The project will begin the middle of July, after the
26 Fun Fest. The project will begin on the east side parking lot, then the west side.
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 5th. The buyers of the property
30 had intended to expand the mini -storage.
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32 Legacy Christian Academy, 3037Bunker Lake Boulevard— Kinghorn Construction has provided
33 a building permit application and plans to build a three-story classroom addition between the
34 existing buildings to replace temporary classrooms. The permit for construction has been released.
35 Construction has begun.
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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.
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41 Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover
42 and marketing all commercial sites.
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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 —July 2, 2019
Page 4
1 Church, 16571611 Avenue — Staff met with a representative from the church, they are interested
2 in selling a portion of their property for commercial use. The Comprehensive Plan would need to
3 be amended. The area is zoned Residential and would need to be rezoned Commercial. The area
4 that would be split off is approximately 5 acres.
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6 Commissioner Bukkila asked what type of business could we see there. Mr. Janish answered with
7 the zoning of Neighborhood Commercial you could see a convenience store, daycare provider or
8 a strip mall.
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10 The EDA is open to the idea.
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12 Train for Andover Station — A few EDA members are going to talk with the St. Cloud Area Rail
13 Legacy Museum or STARail and report back to the group.
14
15 Commissioner Twistol updated her and President Trude met with a retired college professor in
16 regard to locating a locomotive. To move a locomotive would cost more than the locomotive.
17 They concluded they would like to look for a caboose, track and railroad ties. The contact
18 suggested putting up a 5 -foot fence around the display.
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20 Mr. Dickinson suggested going with just train signage on that parcel.
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22 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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24 Mr. Janish stated this is the time of year when developers start applying for State funding for
25 projects. Staff met with a developer, the developer indicated they are constructing more "mixed
26 use", this would include market rate and affordable rate housing in the same structure.
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28 Staff continues to monitor the area.
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30 EDA FINANCIAL UPDATE
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32 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the EDA Special Revenue, TIF and Operational Funds.
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34 Mr. Dickinson stated after 2019 there will be a low fund balance. Long term the EDA may need
35 to request funds from the General Fund.
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37 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the 2020 EDA budget worksheet.
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39 Commissioner Barthel asked the EDA revenue per year is $9,000 but spends $22,000. Mr.
40 Dickinson replied that is correct.
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42 Mr. Dickinson indicated staff will continue to work on the 2020 EDA budget and present it to the
43 EDA at their September meeting for recommendations.
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45 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the TIF Fund Cash Flow Analysis.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes —July 2, 2019
Page 5
OTHER BUSINESS
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Kafer to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
10 Respectfully submitted,
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12 Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
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TO: Economic Development
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Pub s/ ty Engineer
Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Direct,6T/Parks Coordinator
SUBJECT: Consider Lighting at Andover Station North: East Field
DATE: September 3, 2019
INTRODUCTION
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is requested to consider allowing field lighting of
the east field at Andover Station North.
DISCUSSION
The Park and Recreation Commission has been approached by the Andover Baseball Association
about lighting the east field at Andover Station North (ASN). Before the City Council can
considering the lighting of the east field as part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the EDA
will need to consider the request since the fields are located on EDA property.
The main reason why field is being considered for lighting is based on Andover Baseball
Association (ABA) seeing an increase in number of players for this size field.
The Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed the request and is recommending approval.
If approved by the EDA and City Council, the lighting of the field would be scheduled for the
spring of 2020.
ACTION REQUIRED
The is requested to is requested to approve allowing field lighting of the east field at Andover
Station North.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd J. Haas
Cc: Jim Lindahl, Park and Recreation Commission Chair (copy sent by e-mail)
Amy Novak, Andover Baseball Association President (copy sent by e-mail)
Attachments: Information from ABA (2 pages); Location map
To: Todd Hass (City of Andover)
Regarding: Lightening of ASN East
5/6/19
When ASN was built the Middle and West fields were lighted. I was not on the board at the time. I don't know why they
decided to not have lightening on the East field. Maybe it was funding, concerns for the neighborhood, possible
expansion of more fields, or lack of need?
Now many years later the needs have changed. ABA is seeing a increased in number of players for this size fields. While
we pride ourselves in running a good program, neighboring communities have made changes that resulted in an
increase ABA numbers. The results, doubling the number of teams at this great group. From 3 to 6.
ABA is requesting that City of Andover install lights on ASN East.
ABA does not feel much of this work can be completed by volunteers. The poles installation and electricity is requiring
professionals.
Budgetary Cost:
$150,000 — Based on no pre -work for electricity has been completed:
$130,000—If electricity has been planned
Proposal A:
City of Andover funds the project and manages the completion.
Proposal B:
City of Andover and ABA partner for a 50/50 split on the funding the project and city manages the completion.
Next Steps:
Need the city Engineer to determine feasibility of electricity?
Secure funding plan
Notify public if needed
Approval
Install
To: Todd Haas (City of Andover)
Regarding: Lightening of ASN East
5/28/19
This letter is response to the ongoing discussion regarding procuring lights on the ASN East field. Andover Baseball
Association will be able to secure funds for up to $90,000, for half of the cost of the lights on the ASN East field. The
statistics for age levels of 12u and 13u in the years of 2018 and 2019 are below for review.
Thanks,
Amy Novak
Andover Baseball President
12u 2018 2019
Inhouse 33 16
Travel 24 24
Total 57 40
13u 2018 2019
Inhouse 23 46
Travel 24 36
Total 47 82
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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
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development ' for
SUBJECT: Entrance Monument Discussion
DATE: September 3, 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 1331 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.
Anoka County has indicated what is needed for the City to construct the sign.
For a sign with the Electronic Messaging Screen we are looking at estimated costs of:
Demars Signs:
$ 22,317.00
Watchfire EMC Display:
$ 13,110.05
Anoka County:
$ 150.00
Aircon Electric:
$ 800.00
Connexus:
$ 3,700.00
Engineered Footings:
$ 400.00
Building Permit:
$ 658.00
Wetland Delineation
$ NA
County Review
$ 150.00
TOTAL ESTIMATE
$ 41,285
To have a sign that matches
the other non -electronic messaging signs we would be looking at a cost of:
Demars Signs:
$ 25,583.00
Watchfire EMC Display:
$ NA
Anoka County:
$ 150.00
Aircon Electric:
$ 800.00
Connexus:
$ 3,700.00
Engineered Footings:
$ 400.00
Building Permit:
$ 658.00
Wetland Delineation
$ NA
County Review
$ 150.00
TOTAL ESTIMATE $ 31,441.00
City staff is currently working with another vender to obtain additional quotes and expect to have them
for the meeting.
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Attachments:
• Aerial Photo and approximate location
• Existing sign
• Standard Welcome to Andover sign
Crosstown Blvd. and Bunker Lake Blvd. Sign (ECM)
Proposed 133rd and Hanson Blvd. Sign
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These plans are the exclusive property of DeMars Signs Inc. and are the result of the
original work of its employees. They are submitted to your firm for the sole purpose of
your approval, assuming the signage will be manufactured by DeMars Signs Inc.
Artwork and design may not be distributed outside your firm without written consent
from DeMars Signs Inc. Use of this artwork and/or design without written consent is
prohibited; DeMars Signs Inc. reserves the right to pursue legal action in violation of
this agreement. This may include, but is not limited to: a) Reimbursement for creating
above drawing, b) Any associated legal fees.
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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 Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Developmen for
SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity
DATE: September 3, 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 —A CBD shop is planning to take the
last remaining space.
• McDonalds Interior Remodeling/Renovation, 15232 Bluebird Street NW —
Building permit has been issued for the interior remodel.
• 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 — City Council recently granted a CUP for Interim
Performance Standards to utilize parking stops vs. high back curb. City Staff will be working
with the owner on the screening of the site.
• Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces
remain to be leased. Some restriping has occurred and currently working through a few items
related to the as built at the site.
• 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 —First phase is nearly complete.
• Estates at Arbor Oaks / Trident Development, 1753 156" Lane NW — Currently they 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. When staff reached out to the
manager an auto email came back indicating they are out of the office until September 3, 2019.
Staff hopes to have updated numbers for the EDA at the meeting.
• Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — A landscaping company has a purchase agreement on one
of the existing buildings in the park.
• Andover PW Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. — This project is
underway. Roofing is being worked on at this time.
• Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW — The east parking lot is expected to be
complete early September and then work will shift to the west side of the building.
• Beberg Landscaping (self -storage) — City Council approved a CUP for additional Mini -storage
on a portion of this location on February 5`h. The buyers of the property had intended to expand
the mini -storage. Staff was contacted on August 28 with questions related to lighting for the site.
• 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. Roofing is currently being worked on.
• 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.
• Custom Smiles Dentistry, 2258 Bunker Lake Blvd NW — this dentistry will take over and
remodel the remaining space where Belli Capelli was.
• 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 spoke with the St. Cloud Area Rail
Legacy Museum, additional research will continue to be conducted.
R pec fully mi ed,
Joe Janish
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: President and Commissioners
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Joe Janish, Community Developmen r
SUBJECT: Potential Urban Land Institute (ULI) Visit
DATE: September 3, 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
ADVISORY SERVICES �
2018 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
PANEL IMPACT REPORT
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counties and other agencies and jurisdictions who wish to
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(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.
Technical Assistance Panels (TAPS) are comprised of ULI MN
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cities, counties, and public
agencies.
5 NATIONAL PANELS led by the
Urban Land Institute.
95 REAL ESTATE LEADERS
served as volunteer panelists.
1,067 HOURS of volunteer time
and talent since 2009.
TA P
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members who are industry leaders
in housing/mixed-use development,
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community development, planning,
architecture, and public finance.
They volunteer their real estate
wisdom to offer unbiased advice
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Metro Area: June 28, 2018
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Have a shared vision with cities
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creating case studies of successful projects
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Transit TOD Office
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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.
Strong policies to preserve the affordability
and quality of existing housing stock should be
incorporated Into comprehensive plans.
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.
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.
Hold additional NCF workshops as leadership
changes to continue helping public officials
make informed decisions.
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 aboul
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
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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