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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - October 15, 2019C I T Y O F MOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING October 15, 2019 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (September 3, 2019) 3. Commercial Activity Updates 4. Redevelopment Updates — Verbal 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Economic Development Autho CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrate NA FROM: Michelle Harmer, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: October 15, 2019 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: September 3, 2019 Regular DISCUSSION The minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully submitted, `4 Michelle Hartner Deputy City Clerk Attach: Minutes ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTHORITYMEETING— SEPTEMBER 3, 2019 - MINUTES 9 10 The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President 11 Julie Trude September 3, 2019, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City,. Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard 12 NW, Andover, Minnesota. 13 14 Present: 15 16 17 Absent: 18 19 Also present: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 APPROVAL OFMINUTES Commissioners Jamie Bukkila, Mike Knight, Valerie Holthus, Kari Kafer and Joyce Twistol None EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz July 2, 2019, Regular Meeting: Correct as written Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Kafer, to approve the above minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously: CONSIDER LIGHTING ATANDOVER STATIONNORTH. EAST BALLFIELD Mr. Dickinson explained the EDA is requested to consider allowing field lighting of the east ballfield at Andover Station North, the EDA is the property owner of this parcel. The Andover Baseball Association (ABA) approached the Park and Recreation Commission with the request, due to the increase in the number of teams in ABA. The lighting will allow more use of the field. He continued as the property owner the EDA will need to grant permission for this request to move forward to the City Council_ Motion by Knight, Seconded by Twistol to support the request of lighting the east ballfield at Andover Station North. Motion carried unanimously. 43 ENTRANCE MONUMENT DISCUSSION UPDATES 44 45 President Trude stated she had asked Mr. Janish to pull up the history from previous meetings 46 regarding the message boards and monument signs. 47 48 Mr. Janish indicated back in 2010 there was discussion regarding two types of signs, wooden Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —September 3, 2019 Page 2 1 monument signs and electronic message signs. In a 2010 discussion the EDA established 2 potential sign locations, five locations for the monument signs and two locations for the 3 electronic message signs. The locations are as follows: 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Monument Signs: • The east side on Round Lake Boulevard, on the Coon Rapids border. • City park property, by the parking lot at East Shadowbrook Park. • Easement requirement from the Anoka County Sheriff s Office, corner of 133`d Avenue and Hanson Boulevard. • Acquire easement so a sign could be seen when driving south on Crosstown Boulevard. • Northeast corner of 7d' Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Electronic Message Boards: • Northeast corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard. • Hanson Boulevard outside of City Hall. Mr. Janish continued the EDA's direction at the July 2, 2019 meeting was to get an estimate for a monument sign at the 133`d Avenue and Hanson Boulevard location. He reviewed the estimates. Commissioner Bukkila asked about the cost history. Mr. Dickinson reviewed the cost of monument signs installed in 2014. President Trude indicated back in 2010 when the signs were first discussed the purpose was so people would know the boundaries of the City of Andover and to have identifying landmarks in the City. She stated the funds have been carried forward in the EDA budget for several years, she would like to see the EDA finish this project. Mr. Dickinson reviewed the use of TIF funds. Commissioner Kafer stated at the last EDA meeting a majority of the EDA was not in favor of an electronic message board at 133`d Avenue and Hanson Boulevard. Commissioner Barthel indicated he is in favor of a sign, not necessarily an electronic message sign. Commissioner Twistol stated she is in favor of a message sign; she feels the board gets information to the residents. Commissioners Holthus and Bukkila feel the message boards aren't doing what they thought they would do, such as remove the sign clutter on roadway corners. Message board display content was discussed. Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Knight approving the placement of a monument sign on the northwest corner of 133`d Avenue and Hanson Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —September 3, 2019 Page 3 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Janish stated staff spoke with a property owner in the area regarding code violations. During that conversation the property owner shared an interest in selling the property. The area was discussed. The EDA directed staff to further pursue the property. Staff continues to monitor the area. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY UPDATES Mr. Janish updated on the following: Estates atArbor Oaks/Trident Development, 1753156" Lane — Currently they are 86% occupied and have a total of 82 tenants residing in 57 apartments and at 96% reserved. The apartments rent for $1,600 to $2,859 per month. The facility manager notified staff that at the end of September they will be 100% occupied. POTENTIAL URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) VISIT Mr. Janish stated staff spoke with the Advisory Services Representative with Urban Land Institute (ULI) about the possibility of a Technical Assistance Panel Impact Report (TAP). The TAP process would cost $5,000 and last about a half a day. A short presentation would be conducted after to the City Council. Mr. Janish continued there is also a free 2 -hour workshop available. The workshop is more general information, it doesn't focus on a specific property. Mr. Janish explained what may be discussed at the free workshop. President Trude stated she is interested in the free workshop and feels it is helpful to hear other opinions. She asked Mr. Janish to check with the Planning and Zoning Commission about also attending. Mr. Janish verified the EDA was interested in the 2 -hour workshop regarding housing. The EDA concurred. Mr. Janish stated he will check with URI to see what they have available for the 2 -hour workshop. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. BIZ/1AYuliffi A Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —September 3, 2019 Page 4 1 Motion by Bukkila, Seconded by Barthel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting 2 adjourned at 6:55 p.m. 4 Respectfully submitted, 6 Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary 7 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: CC: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: President and Commissi Jim Dickinson, Executb Joe Janish, Community Review Commercial Project Activity October 15, 2019 Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting. ANDOVER 12TI M ") • McDonalds Interior Remodeling/Renovation, 15232 Bluebird Street NW — Building permit has been issued for the interior remodel. This was completed. • 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. Staff was contacted by a possible renter about the potential of installing a drive through at this property. Many challenges face a possible drive through. • Clock Tower Commons —The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. • Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations — School is using the space, city staff is working with the School and contractor on punch list items. City staff did meet with the school related to phase 2. Phase 2 has been submitted however staff is waiting for payment for the application. • Estates at Arbor Oaks / Trident Development, 1753 156`h Lane NW — The building is leased up. • Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — City staff is working with a property owner on a CUP for exterior storage and Interim Performance Standards. • Andover PW Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. — This project is underway. The cold storage building should have occupancy prior to the end of the 2019 year. The maintenance facility continues to have construction activities take place. • Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW — The east parking lot is complete. The west parking lot should have demo work in the next few weeks. • YMCA Expansion — City staff reviewed a Commercial Site Plan (CSP) and is waiting for the second submittal. • 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 and again contacted with lighting questions on October 7, 2019. • 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. Construction is underway. • 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. This work has been completed. • 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. • Hanson and 133rd Ave Monument Sign — Working with Demars signs on obtaining appropriate permits and get the new sign up. • 7`h Avenue and Bunker — Staff continues to work with Quest Development and CenterPoint Energy on acquiring an easement through the CenterPoint Property. • Holasek Property — Staff will provide an update on a discussion with a developer related to the property at the corner of Hanson and Crosstown. Js eVis itted4, e Jan 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: President & Commissioners FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director SUBJECT: EDA Board Structure Discussion DATE: October 15, 2019 INTRODUCTION During the 2019 City of Andover City Council Community Vision and Organizational Goals and Values discussion, Council direction was to review as an agenda item the EDA Board structure. DISCUSSION During the 2019 City of Andover City Council Community Vision and Organizational Goals and Values Document update while referencing Commercial/Residential Development and Redevelopment goals the following submission was reviewed: "To promote conversation and new ideas, explore moving the EDA current structure to be more like other commissions with majority of residentsibusiness owners and very few council members." Minnesota Statute 469.095 guides the various types of EDA Board structure that can be used by an EDA. That statute is attached, and the Executive Director will review with the EDA at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED EDA is requested to discuss and provide direction on the EDA Board Structure. submitted, Andover City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes — June 25, 2019 Page 5 create a task force, appoint members and set goals and objectives for the task force. The group would then report back to the Council and the Council could then accept the report, direct the group to complete additional work or disband the task force. It was the consensus of the Council to think further about this item and come back to it in a future discussion. Mayor Trude provided additional input on an item added to the list that states that the City should not only consider the original cost of an item but also ongoing operations and maintenance. Mr. Dickinson stated that could be easily integrated with the CIP listing, the capital costs along with operational and maintenance costs. He noted that would ensure that every project includes more analysis for future costs. He noted the facility management levy takes into account ongoing facility maintenance. Councilmember Bukkila commented that should be done for all City lines of business. Councilmember Holthus stated the reason to redevelop blighted or undeveloped parcels is not just to maintain tax capacity but also to improve livability, maintain house values and character of the community. Mr. Dickinson confirmed that language could be included. The Council discussed a goal related to interim use standards and the consensus was to reword the statement and further review the goal at a future discussion. Mr. Dickinson continued to review the list of goal suggestions and the Council confirmed support and/or provided input on alternate language. The Council provided input on the goal related to the board makeup of the EDA and it was the consensus of the Council that this item sbQ is none fbn aid as an item for further_ discussion at a work session. Mayor Trude briefly recessed the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Mayor Trude reconvened the meeting at 7:54 p.m. Mr. Dickinson continued to review the list of potential goals and the Council confirmed consensus and/or provided language changes. It was the consensus of the Council that the item related to garbage haulers should be changed not to desire one hauler, but instead to coordinate pickups on the same day. Mayor Trude stated that perhaps there could be an investigation into organized recycling with one MINNESOTA STATUTES 2019 469.095 469.095 COMMISSIONERS; APPOINTMENT, TERMS, VACANCaE$,.PA.X,.Ul�-�I4VAL,. Subdivision 1. Commissioners. Except as provided in subdivision 2, paragraph (d), an economic development authority shall consist of either three, five, or seven commissioners who shall be appointed after eenabmi indicaLs the number of commissioners constituting the authority. Subd. 2. Appointment, terms; vacancies. (a) Three-member authority: the commissioners constituting a three-member authority, one of whom must be a member of the city council, shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Those initially appointed shall be appointed for terms of two, four, and six years, respectively. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed for six-year terms. (b) Five -member authority: the commissioners constituting a five -member authority, two of whom must be members of the city council, shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Those initially appointed shall be appointed for terms of two, three, four, five, and six years respectively. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed for six-year terms. c) even -member authori : the commissioners constitutin�a seven -member authority, two of whom must a members of the city council, shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Those initially palms' ly a ointe shall be appointed for termsofone, two, three, four, and five years respectively and two members for six years. Thereafter all commissioners shall be appointed for six-year terms. (d The enabling resolution may provide that the members of the city council shall serve as thf copl=siQners. (e) The enabling resolution may provide for the appointment of members of the city council in excess of the number required in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c). `L"1/ " vacancy is created in the membership of an authority when a city council member of the authority ends council membership. A vacancy for this or another reason must be filled for the balance of the unexpired term, in the manner in which the original appointment was made. The city council may set the term of the commissioners who are members of the city council to coincide with their term of office as members of the city council. Subd. 3. Increase in commission members. An authority may be increased from three to five or seven members, or from five to seven members by a resolution adopted by the city council following the procedure provided for modifying the enabling resolution in section 469.093. Subd. 4. Compensation and reimbursement. A commissioner, including the president, shall be paid for attending each regular or special meeting of the authority in an amount to be determined by the city council. In addition to receiving pay for meetings, the commissioners may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in doing official business of the authority. All money paid for compensation or reimbursement must be paid out of the authority's budget. Subd. 5. Removal for cause. A commissioner may be removed by the city council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office. A commissioner shall be removed only after a hearing. A copy of the charges must be given to the commissioner at least ten days before the hearing. The commissioner must be given an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel at the hearing. When written charges have been submitted against a commissioner, the city council may temporarily suspend the commissioner. If the city council finds that those charges have not been substantiated, the commissioner shall be immediately reinstated. Copyright C 2019 by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved. 469.095 MINNESOTA STATUTES 2019 2 If a commissioner is removed, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings, shall be filed in the office of the city clerk. History: 1987 c 291 s 96 Copyright 0 2019 by the Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.