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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - March 2, 20201685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING March 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (January 7, 2020) 3. Commercial Updates 4. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal) 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment �Iy 1 i , A 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Economic Development CC: Jim Dickinson, City FROM: Michelle Harmer, Deputy City SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: March 2, 2020 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: January 7, 2020 Regular DISCUSSION The minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Harmer Deputy City Clerk Attach: Minutes 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 46 47 48 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTUORITYMEETING— JANUARY 7, 2020 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Julie Trude January 7, 2020, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila"(arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Jamie Barthel, Mike Knight, Valerie Holthus, Kari Kafer and Joyce Twistol Absent: None Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community; Development Director, Joe Janish APPROVEAMENDED AGENDA President Trude indicated she would like to add under Other Business: Discussion on Hughes Industrial Area, traffic patterns and future development. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Twistol approving the amended agenda as indicated. Motion carried unanimously. , APPROVAL OFMINUTES November 19, 2019, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Holthus, Seconded by Kafer, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS President Trude thanked the Resident Commissioners for their excellent attendance and indicated the Resident Commissioners will serve until reappointed or replaced. President Trude indicated the following appointments: President — Julie Trude Vice -President — Jamie Barthel Secretary — Valerie Holthus 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 —January 7, 2020 Page 2 Treasurer — Kari Kafer Assistant Treasurer — Joyce Twistol Commissioner — Sheri Bukkila Commissioner — Mike Knight Staff Executive Director — Jim Dickinson Recording Secretary — Michelle Harter Staff Support — Joe Janish Motion by Trude, Seconded by Twistol, to appoint EDA Officers and Staff for 2020: President — Julie Trude, Vice President — Jamie Barthel, Secretary — Valerie Holthus, Treasurer — Kari Kafer, Assistant Treasurer — Joyce Twistol, Commissioner Sheri BukkilaI Commissioner Mike Knight, Executive Director — Jim Dickinson, Recording Secretary — Michelle Harmer, Assistant Executive Director — Joe Janish. Motion carried unanimously. COMMERCL4L PROJECT ACTIVITY Mr. Janish updated on the following: Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — Staff is working with the owner on the screening of the site by adding additional trees as indicated by the City Council during their review, the project is expected to start in the spring of 2020. Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces remain to be leased. A question was raised about a possible drive through; however, the building was not built for one and would require acquisition of land from the bus company to accommodate a drive through. Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations, 2115 Andover Boulevard — Phase 1 is complete. Staff is waiting for the third submittal of Phase 2. Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Staff was working with a property owner on a code amendment allowing "impound lots" in the industrial zones. This was expected to be considered by the City Council; however, the applicant withdrew the request. Andover Public Works Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Boulevard — This project is underway. The Cold Storage building should have occupancy spring of 2020. The Maintenance Facility continues to have construction activities take place with occupancy spring of 2020 as well. Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — The east parking lot is complete. The 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 —January 7, 2020 Page 3 west parking lot and sport complex construction is underway. The fieldhouse expansion will start mid-January 2020. YMCA Expansion, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — Is under construction, which will include a new gymnasium. Beberg Landscaping (self -storage), 13535 Grouse Street — Staff has commented on the second Commercial Site Plan and is waiting on the third submittal. Legacy Christian Academy, Additions & Remodeling 3037 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Construction is underway to build a three-story classroom addition between the existing buildings to replace temporary classrooms. Custom Smiles Dentistry, 2258 Bunker Lake Boulevard — This dentistry will take over and remodel the space where Belli Capelli was. Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to locate to in Andover. TCF Site — TCF was approached by private parties about acquiring the lot from them. Staff has heard from three parties who have made offers on the site. Two uses would be allowed according to current zoning regulations. Train for Andover Station — Staff is attempting to follow up with a potential business on this particular lot. This lot is owned by the Association. Hanson Boulevard and 1331 Avenue Monument Sign — Anoka County is in the process of reviewing their required documents and staff is projecting all permits to be ready late January or early February. Construction of the sign would be mid-February. 71" Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff continues to work with Quest Development and CenterPoint Energy on acquiring a roadway easement through the CenterPoint property. Quest Development has submitted a second drawing to CenterPoint Energy on the roadway easement. Holasek Property — Staff has been having conversations with a developer and land broker on this parcel. Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and Anoka County. Commissioner Holthus asked about the property on Nightingale Street just north of Crosstown Boulevard. Mr. Janish responded the property is owned by a local church and they are determining whether to remain where they are or to build on the property. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —January 7, 2020 Page 4 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Janish indicated 2557 Bunker Lake Boulevard which is owned by the City is vacant of tenants. Staff is asking for direction from the EDA, if demolition is pursued staff is looking for a motion with that direction. Motion by Twistol, Seconded by Bukkila approving the demolition of 2557 Bunker Lake Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. 10 The area was discussed. 11 12 Staff continues to monitor the area. 13 14 OTHER BUSINESS 15 16 President Trude stated she was contacted by the property owner of 2975 161st Avenue. She thought 17 it would be a good idea for the EDA to discuss the request from the property owner. 18 19 Mr. Janish explained staff has spoken with the property owner and his broker. It is staffs 20 understanding that City Council's direction for 162nd Lane is to provide a connection to 161" 21 Avenue, 162nd Lane would not remain a cul-de-sac. This connection would come from 162nd Lane 22 through the property of 2975 161" Avenue. The property owner does not want to do that. The 23 property owner feels he should be able to split his 10 -acre property in some manner without paying 24 for a roadway. Staff has informed the property owner if he splits the property, he is now a 25 developer and is responsible for the connection of the road. 26 27 President Trude stated the property is zoned residential. She continued during her conversations 28 with the property owner he indicated splitting the property into 3 lots, keeping the front lot as 29 residential and the back two as commercial. 30 31 President Trude asked the EDA if they are interested in expanding that industrial area. 32 33 Potential sewer and water to the area was discussed. 34 35 Mr. Janish indicated staff suggested to the property owner to contact the property owner at 2875 36 161st Avenue. 37 38 The EDA agreed the parcel should be zoned either residential or commercial, not a mixed use. 39 40 Mr. Janish explained the roadway process and setbacks when constructing a development. 41 42 The EDA concurred, if the parcel is developed the road needs to be constructed. 43 44 ADJOURNMENT 45 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — danuary 7, 2020 Page 5 Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Twistol to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. 4 Respectfully submitted, Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary (ANE OVEAk 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 Direct;' FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity DATE: February 2, 2020 INTRODUCTION Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting. ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PROJECTS • Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — City Council recently granted a CUP for Interim Performance Standards to utilize parking stops vs. high back curb. City Staff is working with the owner on the screening of the site by adding additional trees as indicated by the City Council during their review, the project is expected to start in the spring of 2020. • Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW — Fitaholic is open and two tenant spaces remain to be leased. A question was raised about a possible drive through, however the building was not built for one and would require acquisition of land from the bus company to accommodate a drive through. • Clock Tower Commons —The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. • Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations —First Phase is complete. Second Phase will be constructed by Gohman Construction and the permit is expected to be picked up soon. • Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in this area comes and goes. A 10 acre property east of the park has been on the market and City Council reviewed with the landowner desired roadway connections through the parcel at a past work session. • Andover PW Maintenance Building, 1900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. — This project is underway. The cold storage building should have occupancy spring of 2020. The maintenance facility continues to have construction activities take place with occupancy spring of 2020 as well. • Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW — The east parking lot is complete. The west parking lot and sport complex construction are underway. Running track is being installed in the multi-purpose rink area, refrigeration and mechanical installation is underway, interior is having framing work done as well. • YMCA Expansion — Is under construction, which will include a new gymnasium. Wall panel installation is nearly complete, structural steel is in place, new elevator construction is underway. • 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. Third submittal has been made. As part of a "land swap" the applicant needs to create an RLS and have a vacation of Roadway approved by the City Council. This is slated for the March 17, 2020 City Council meeting. • Legacy Christian Academy, Additions & Remodeling, 3037 Bunker Lake Blvd NW — Kinghorn Construction is underway to build a three-story classroom addition between the existing buildings to replace temporary classrooms. • Custom Smiles Dentistry, 2258 Bunker Lake Blvd NW — Complete. • Riverdale Church, 3210 Bunker Lake Blvd NW — Continues to work on their interior remodel which they hope will create an "open design" to provide a more modern appeal and allow for more interaction for all ages. • Integra Dental, 13783 Ibis St NW Suite 400 — Expansion is underway to add additional work stations. • CVS Pharmacy, 3633 Bunker Lake Blvd NW — CVS Health Club should be ready for clinical practice soon. • Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to locate in Andover. • Margie's Kitchen and Cocktails, 13735 Round Lake Blvd NW Suite 105 — City Council approved a CUP for ON Sale Liquor License on February 18, 2020. The applicant/restaurant owner continues to work with their contractor on interior design and permitting. • TCF Site — Apparently TCF approached private parties about acquiring the lot from them. Staff has heard from three parties who have made offers on the site. Two uses would be allowed according to current zoning regulations. A third party contacted city staff indicating they also made an offer. Staff is unsure at this time if TCF has actually sold the parcel. • 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. City staff is attempting to follow up with a potential business on this particular lot as well. This lot is owned by the association. • Hanson and 133' Ave Monument Sign — Working with Demars signs on obtaining appropriate permits and get the new sign up. It appears as though we have all permits lined up and waiting on the start of construction. • 7" Avenue and Bunker — Staff continues to work with Quest Development and CenterPoint Energy on acquiring an easement through the CenterPoint Property. CenterPoint has agreed to an alignment. The proposed developer is working on an easement description for the property. • Holasek Property —This parcel has become relatively silent at the moment. • Overall marketing - City Staff continue to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with the Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and Anoka County.