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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 15, 20201685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING December 15, 2020 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (October 20, 2020) 3. Approve LMCIT Liability Coverage —Administration 4. Consider Approval —Amendment to Declaration of Covenants —Administration © 5. Commercial/Development Updates - Planning 6. Bunker Redevelopment Area Update (Verbal) -Administration 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment Some or all members of the Andover EDA may participate in the December 1, 2020 City Council meeting by telephone or video conference rather than by being personally present at the City Council's regular meeting place at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304. Members of the public can physically attend, although there is very limited seating in the City Council Chambers as appropriate social distancing will be done by the Council and visitors. The public can also be provided a ZOOM video conference invite by going to www.andovermn.gov and clicking on the meeting in the calendar for the link. E ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA UTHORITYMEETING— DECEMBER I5, 2020 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Julie Trude December 15, 2020, 6:02 p.m., at the Andover Senior Center, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present (all remote) Absent: Also present: 10 APPROVAL OFMINUTES Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Valerie Holthus, Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler Kari Kafer and Greg Mueller None EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths City Planner, Peter Hellegers October 20, 2020, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Butler, Seconded by Holthus, to approve the minutes as written. Motion taken by roll call: President Trude: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Bukkila: aye Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Kafer: aye Commissioner Mueller: aye Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE LMCIT LIABILITY COVERAGE/EDA Mr. Dickinson stated the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) has requested that participating entities annually decide whether or not to waive the statutory tort liability limits established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Currently the City of Andover EDA Does Not Waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. It is his recommendation to continue with past practices. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — December 15, 2020 Page 2 Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Mueller, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion taken by roll call: President Trude: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Bukkila: aye Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Kafer: aye Commissioner Mueller: aye Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPROVAL —AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF CONVENANTS Mr. Dickinson indicated the attorney for the business and the attorney for the building owner of the strip mall in front of Target made contact with all the business owners in Andover Marketplace © East development area. Each business is in agreement with the amendment to Declaration of Restrictive Covenants. All the participants of burden properties have indicated they are willing to sign the attached amendment to the Declaration of Covenants. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Butler, authorizing the Executive Director to sign the Amendment to Declaration of Restrictive Covenants on behalf of the EDA. Motion taken by roll call: President Trude: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Bukkila: aye Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Kafer: nay Commissioner Mueller: aye Motion carried unanimously 6 ayes and 1 nay (Kafer). COMMERC)ALIDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Dickinson updated on the following: Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — The applicant is in the process of completing this project. 1 Staff met with the applicant and due to the overhead power lines and concern with power company trimming in the future some adjustments were made to the plantings. Staff is waiting on the as - built of the improvements. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — December 15, 2020 Page 3 Hearth Development,1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Two tenant spaces remain to be leased. Staff was asked if a liquor store could be located in this building, however due to the property being zoned Industrial it would not be permitted. Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. Andover High School, 2115 Andover Boulevard — Phase 2 is underway. The northwest outdoor education classroom additions are completed and occupied. Interior remodeling is underway through the existing locker rooms. 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 workshop. Staff has been contacted about contract warehousing for a home -based business. Andover Community Center,15200 Hanson Boulevard — All areas are occupied, punch lists and final inspections are anticipated through the end of the year. © YMCA Expansion, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — Complete, punch list items only. Beberg Landscaping (self-storage),13535 Grouse Street — After staff completed the commercial site plan review, staff was contacted that the developer desires to adjust each building by six inches which requires a resubmittal of plan sets. Developer has recorded the RLS and transfer of property. At this time no building permit application has been submitted. Casey's,15246 Bluebird Street —A permit application was submitted for a full commercial kitchen and interior remodeling. Work has been completed and the kitchen is open. 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. 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 — Staff is attempting to follow up with a potential business on this particular lot. This lot is owned by the Association. 711 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff continues to work with Quest Development and © CenterPoint Energy on acquiring a roadway easement through the CenterPoint property. CenterPoint has agreed to an alignment. The proposed developer is working on an easement description for the property. Surveying work for boundaries have been completed according to the developer. Staff has meet with some home builders on this property. It is expected an © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — December 15, 2020 Page 4 administrative land split will occur to allow for the sale of the southern parcel to a home builder (Capstone Homes as submitted a sketch plan for review by the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission). Staff also continues to have discussions with the Anoka County Highway Department related to access along Bunker Lake Boulevard. The density level has created issues with the developer as they have builders for more density and less and is difficult to hit the target. 2557 Bunker Lake Boulevard - Asbestos removal is complete. Council awarded the demo quote to PGM Inc. After permits were secured the demolition was completed in early December. 25261381 Avenue - Asbestos removal is complete. Council awarded the demo quote to PGM Inc. After permits were secured the demolition was completed in early December. Holasek Property — This parcel has become relatively silent at the moment. COVID-19 — The City has set up a page with several resources for businesses and residents on the City of Andover website. The City of Andover has distributed its COVID-19 funds. Housing— Developers are looking for additional land for future developments. Several developers © are trying to keep an inventory of lots but are having difficulty in finding locations. Lot inventory is low. 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 Butler stated the Legislature held a Special Session and passed a relief bill, will the City take part in distributing any of the grant dollars to the businesses or will that just be at the State and County level. Mr. Dickinson answered the State and County will be distributing those funds. Mr. Dickinson indicated the City will share the grant information with the Andover businesses when available. BUNKER REDEVELOPMENTAREA UPDATE Mr. Dickinson reviewed the area. He indicated the City will be closing on another two parcels on December 17, 2020. Staff has been approached by a couple of property owners in the target area to look at their properties after the first of the year. Mr. Dickinson stated the area is in high interest for developers. © OTHER BUSINESS President Trude stated this is her last EDA meeting, she has really enjoyed her time on the EDA. She is proud of the progress the City has made over the years. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — December 15, 2020 Page 5 Commissioner Butler thanked President Trude for all her hard work over the years. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn. President Trude declared the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary H C01