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Home My WebLink AboutEDA - April 20, 20211685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING April 20, 2021 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (March 16, 2021) 3. Home Improvement Program - Planning 4. Redevelopment Updates/Discussion (Verbal) - Administration 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment Some or all members of the Andover EDA may participate in the April 20, 2021 EDA meeting by telephone or video conference rather than by being personally present at the EDA's regular meeting place at the Andover City Hall, 1655 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. (204060) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Economic Development Authori�`-A `� CC: Jim Dickinson, Ci Administrat` - FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: April 20, 2021 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: March 16, 2021 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 DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING — MARCH 16, 2021- MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Sheri Bukkila March 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler (remote) Valerie Holthus (remote), Randy Nelson, Kari Kafer, and Greg Mueller (arrived at 6:05 p.m.) (remote) Absent: None Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish APPROVAL OFMINUTES February 16, 2021, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson; to approve the minutes as written. Motion taken by roll call: Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Kafer: aye Commissioner Mueller: aye Commissioner Nelson: aye President Bukkila: aye Motion carried unanimously. COMMERC]AL PROJECTACTIVITY Mr. Janish updated on the following: Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — Staff received the as -built of the improvements, a few corrections are needed in the spring. There is grading to be done on the property. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —March 16, 2021 Page 2 1 Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Two tenant spaces remain to be leased. 2 3 Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — The final building pad location interest is 4 relatively low at this point. 5 6 Andover High School, 2018Additions and Renovations, 2115 Andover Boulevard— Interiors of 7 the new field house, locker rooms and weight room are being installed. Final inspections for 8 building and fire safety are occurring and occupancy is expected March 10`h through March 15`h. 9 10 Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — The owner of the 10 -acre parcel has again contacted staff 11 asking questions about the roadway. 12 13 Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — All areas are occupied, punch list and 14 final inspections are anticipated soon. 15 16 YMCA Expansion, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — Only a few punch list items remain, including 17 roof drain and overflow roof drain adjustments. 18 19 Beberg Landscaping (se#4torage), 13535 Grouse Street — The Building Department is working 20 with the applicant on structural drawings for review. 21 22 Crooked Lake Elementary, Energy Management System Phase H, 2939 Bunker Lake Boulevard 23 — A rooftop energy management system is being installed in three phases at the school. The second 24 phase is underway, and ATS&R has submitted an acceptable plan for the rooftop equipment. The 25 large rooftop units installed will be painted to match the building. 26 27 Hanson Builders, 13432 Hanson Boulevard — A second floor sales area has been constructed, 28 including an elevator and restrooms. The first floor is also being remodeled and the interior 29 finishes are nearly complete. 30 31 Anoka County Sheriff, Forensic Lab Remodel, 13301 Hanson Boulevard — The forensic lab is 32 being remodeled to accommodate a new fume hood and more accessible lab stations. 33 34 Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to 35 locate to in Andover. 36 37 TCF Site — Staff was contacted by an individual indicating he expects to close on the property in 38 the next 30 days. At this time there are no specific plans for what will be constructed. Staff 39 suggested a restaurant or fast food. 40 41 7" Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Quest Development has closed on the property and 42 will sell the south portion of the property to a housing developer. An apartment developer is still 43 looking into the north side. Capstone is pursuing the south side and is in the process of working 44 on the preliminary plat. 45 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — March 16, 2021 Page 3 1 Holasek Property — A developer contacted staff on February I Wh related to possible multi -family 2 housing. At a work session the City Council indicated they would not be supportive of increasing 3 the density beyond what is currently identified in the Comprehensive Plan. 4 6 7 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 COVID-19 — The City of Andover has distributed its COVID-19 Funds. Anoka County has another program available based on a first come first serve basis provided criteria is met. 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. Several sites are being reviewed and looked at. In 2020 the City had 139 new housing starts. 22 new home permits have been issued for 2021. 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. CONSIDER VOLUNTARY COST SHARINGAGREEMENT FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (ACRED) Mr. Janish reviewed in late 2016 communities within Anoka County started having discussions with Connexus Energy, Metro North Chamber of Commerce and Anoka County on how Anoka County can place themselves on the map from an economic development standpoint. They worked with Ady Advantage to develop an economic development road map. Through the process ACRED was created and an individual was hired to work on the plan that was developed. ACRED is currently in the process of hiring a new individual to work on ACRED items. Mr. Janish indicated the City has been participating through a memorandum of understanding since the inception of ACRED. The cost sharing agreement outlines the following: • Budget for 2021 of $20,000 • The City agrees to contribute $0.057 per individual resident within its city limits, which would be $1,855 for 2021 All communities in Anoka County, along with Connexus Energy and Metro North Chamber have been participating. The agreement is in the packet for the EDA's consideration. Commissioner Holthus asked for any significant accomplishments from this program. Mr. Janish answered connections have been made and they also have access to the MNCAR Program, Tech Corridor, and the Minneapolis Real Estate Journal. From Andover's perspective if the business does not find a location in Andover by keeping the business in Anoka County it is increasing the tax base. Commissioner Kafer asked if the program is geared towards commercial property. Mr. Janish stated that is correct, commercial, and industrial property. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —March 16, 2021 Page 4 President Bukkila asked if this is an annual fee. Mr. Janish indicated yes, with the contribution 2 based on the number of residents in the City. 4 Motion by Kafer, Seconded by Barthel, to approve the Cost Sharing Agreement for ACRED. 5 Motion taken by roll call: 6 7 Commissioner Barthel: aye 8 Commissioner Butler: aye 9 Commissioner Holthus: aye 10 Commissioner Kafer: aye 11 Commissioner Mueller: aye 12 Commissioner Nelson: aye 13 President Bukkila: aye 14 15 Motion carried unanimously. 16 17 EDA FINANCL4L UPDATEIYEAR-END 2020 18 19 Mr. Dickinson indicated he brought this item to the EDA to review where the EDA funds come 20 from. In the City's Comprehensive Financial Report, the EDA has a section in the report called 21 Statement 23. The EDA is a separate governmental unit but is a blended component unit with 22 the City and is not required to report separate financial statements. He reviewed the EDA Fund 23 Statement 23. 24 25 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the Cash Flow Analysis -TIF Project Accounts. This document shows 26 the residual funds from TIF Districts 1-1 The Downtown Center and 1-2 Andover Station. This 27 fund will expire when the EDA has reached their goal of redevelopment in the Bunker Lake 28 Boulevard area and the area on 1415 Lane, adjacent to the landfill. These two areas are where 29 the funds can be spent. The funds that remain after the goal has been reached will be distributed 30 between the City, County, and School District. 31 32 Mr. Dickinson indicated he wanted to review the acquisition of the properties in the Bunker Lake 33 Boulevard area since he has received questions from residents about taking these rental 34 properties off the City tax roll. Mr. Dickinson explained that does not happen, the City is paying 35 yearly taxes on all the active rental properties. 36 37 Mr. Dickinson reviewed TIF District 1-5 Arbor Oaks, the transaction expires in 2028. The EDA 38 could renegotiate the deal to continue. TIF District 1-6 TE Connectivity, there is a shared 39 parking lot for Andover Station North Ball Fields with the City. This TIF District will 40 automatically expire in 2024. 41 42 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the TIF Rental Properties revenue for 2020. The goal is to generate 43 enough funds to cover the demolition of the buildings when vacant. 44 45 Commissioner Kafer asked how much was spent in 2020 for demolition. Mr. Dickinson replied Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —March 16, 2021 Page 5 1 approximately $50,000. 2 3 Commissioner Nelson asked how many tenants are behind in their rent. Mr. Dickinson answered 4 approximately 20% of the tenants are behind. 6 Mr. Dickinson stated looking ahead to the 2022 budget the EDA is holding funds for monument 7 entrance signs. There are existing signs that are in need of maintenance. One existing sign will 8 need to be slated for replacement, which could cost up to $40,000. 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 Mr. Dickinson indicated previous EDA discussions included an entrance sign on Bunker Lake Boulevard and 7 t Avenue. Is the EDA still in favor of placing a sign in this location. President Bukkila asked to have this topic included on the next EDA meeting agenda. REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Dickinson stated the parcel located on Crosstown Drive directly behind 2619 1381' Avenue and owned by Anoka County, the City will be targeting acquisition of the parcel in April or May of this year. Staff is waiting for the cost of the parcel. Commissioner Holthus asked for an update on the two parcels on Round Lake Boulevard and South Coon Creek Drive. Mr. Dickinson indicated the two parcels are tax forfeit parcels and the City has to let them go through the process. The City has identified interest in the parcels and the County will notify the City when the County can offer them. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Kafer asked for an update on the Front Door Program. Mr. Dickinson replied staff is still working on funding options. IPYC#14-1 President Bukkila declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary FAIMMEM) 0,011 W� L-A�j 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-51 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: President and Commissioners CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Directo FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Discussion of Possible Residential Improvement Grants DATE: March 20, 2021 INTRODUCTION During the May 19, 2020 EDA meeting, June 16, 2020 and February 16, 2021 members discussed the possibility of a Residential Improvement Loan/Grant Program. EDA members reviewed the Home for Generations II, and Front Door Program offered by the City of Coon Rapids. Direction provided by the EDA was to look at a smaller version of a Front Door Program that Coon Rapids provides. Due to some of the COVID-19 activities progress on this particular project was put on hold. At this time staff is verifying if the EDA is still interested in pursuing this program. If so staff will work to create the marketing items, application and utilize the same program details as the City of Coon Rapids. Staff will also need to work on potential funding for a program like this. Staff will discuss at least on possible funding source during our meeting. At the February 16, 2021 EDA meeting staff was asked to work with GIS to come up with a map showing some property values that might be suitable for this type of program. The attached map identifies properties placed into three valuations: Combined Land and Improvement Values - Under$200.000(1731 Number of Parcels - $200000-$2250001177[ - $225.000-$250,00018281 *N0 $250,000-5275.000113571 Value Range gtful sub itt , ish Community Development Director Coon Rapids: Front Door Program is a program was a pilot program offered in 2019. The purpose of this program is to pay a portion of projects costs who will make certain exterior improvements to the front (street side) of their home. The thought and purpose is to increase curb appeal. This is a grant program that provides $1,000 to $5,000 to homeowners after the project is complete. This program provides either a 15% grant (Basic Projects) or 25% grant (Beautification Projects) depending on the improvements. Staff has provided a copy of the information available from the City of Coon Rapids website for this program. Front Door Program The Coon Rapids Home Improvement Foundation has provided funding again for 2021. Applications are accepted online until March 1, 2021. Application link is at the bottom of this page. Grant recipients will be chosen by lottery on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Due to evolving public health recommendations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Front Door lottery event will occur either in person at Coon Rapids City Hall, or virtually on Wednesday, March 10. A decision regarding the final event style will be made by March 1, 2021 and will be communicated on the City website, City social media platforms and on our email subscription list. ENHANCE YOUR C'OME'S CURS APPEAL The intent of the Front Door Grant Program is to pay aop rtion of project costs to Coon Rapids property owners who will make certain exterior improvements to the front (street side) of their home, increasing its curb appeal which benefits the entire community. There are no income limits to participate in this program. Grant Between $1,000 - $5,000. Homeowners must pay at least $4,000 of their own funds to be eligible to receive the minimum grant amount of $1,000 from the City. Grant dollars do not need to be repaid. Grants will equal either 15% or 25% of the applicant's individual project amounts depending upon the scope of work. If the scope of work includes qualifying projects from both categories, then the grant amount will be determined individually in each category. The combined grant amount must be $1,000 or more to be eligible. Cost of tools will not be eligible for grant dollars. Eligibility Requirements • 1 to 4 unit buildings, owner -occupied, single family, townhome, twin home, condo. • Homestead status with Anoka County Property Records. • Current on Anoka County property taxes. • Property value is less than $400,000 based on Anoka County estimated property value. • Projects must include at least one item from the Beautification Project list. • Projects must be visible from the street in front of the house. • None of these exterior projects are covered, or will be covered, by an insurance claim. • None of these exterior projects will be part of a Home for Generations II grant. • Work cannot begin until the required paperwork has been submitted to the City and a Grant Award Certificate has been provided to the homeowner. • Applicant was not a Front Door Grant recipient in 2019 or 2020. Beautification Projects (25% grant) • Front door, storm door, and/or garage door • Sidelight windows by front door • Columns at front door • Covered front porch • Brick, stone, or shakes • Alter roofline on front of house • Permanent landscaping (includes tree trimming, removal and replacement of overgrown and/or dead items, planting new trees, shrubs, plants and/or flowers) $250 minimum. • Driveway, sidewalk (repair or replace) • Window boxes, shutters (add or replace) • Screening of utility boxes and/or garbage and recycling cans • Fence (add, repair, or replace) Basic Projects (15% grant) • Roof • Siding • Painting • Soffit • Facia • Trim • Gutters • Windows • Chimney repair, tuck -pointing, repointing • Deck - front or side yard - visible from front of house (repair or replace) • Porch - front or side yard - visible from front of house (repair or replace) • Retaining wall (repair or replace) Optional Elements Landscape Architectural Consultation. If landscaping is part of the project, a 2 -hour at home consultation is available. Consultations are subsidized by the City and the homeowner pays a $25 co - pay. Financing. The City has low-interest loans available to help finance the balance of your project. Interest rates range between 1% - 4% with no income limits. For more information on financing options, contact the Lending Center at the Center for Energy and Environment at their website or 612-335-5884. Application one application per address prior Front Door recipients not eligible Front Door Grant Application This form has been modified since it was saved. Please review all fields before submitting. ENHANCE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL I 3. 4. Deadline to apply for the Front Door Grant Program is March 1, 2021. s 6. The intent of the Front Door program is to pay a portion of project costs to Coon Rapids property owners who will make certain exterior improvements to the front (street side) of their home, increasing its curb appeal which benefits the entire community. There are no income limits to participate in this program. 8. Property Type* 1. r Single Family Home 2. r Townhome 3. r Twin Home/Duplex 4. r Condo 5. r Multi -Unit Building 10. Please select the number of units in the building.* 1. r 2 2. r 3 3. r 4 12. Is your property part of a Home Owner's Association?* 1. r Yes 2. r No 13. Please upload a copy of the Association Bylaws showing that you are responsible for the project costs.* 15. 1 understand that I will need to spend at least $4,000 of my own funds to be eligible to receive the minimum grant amount of $1,000 from the City of Coon Rapids* 1. r I understand the City's grant dollars will only pay a portion of the cost of the exterior improvements. 17. Optional financing is available for the homeowner's portion of the project (link will open a new page) F-Financine Link (optional: not required) 19. Eligibility Requirements (check each box to confirm you meet these requirements. You must meet all requirements to be eligible for this program.)* 1. r The home is in Coon Rapids, MN, and I own and live in the home. 2. r My home has Homestead Status with Anoka County Property Records. 3. r I am current on my Anoka County property taxes. 4. r My property value is less than $400,000 based on Anoka County estimated property value. 5. r My projects will be visible from the street in front of my house. 6. r None of my projects are covered, or will be covered, by an insurance claim. 7. r None of my exterior projects will be part of a Home for Generations II grant. 8. r I was not a Front Door Grant recipient in 2019 or 2020. 21. Beautification Projects* These projects are eligible for a 25% grant. All eligible applications must include at least one item from this beautification list. Please check at least one project that will be completed. 1. r Front door, storm door, garage door(s). 2. r Sidelight window by front door. 3. r Columns at front door. 4. r Covered front porch. 5. r Brick, stone, or shakes. 6. r Alter roofline on front of house. 7. r Permanent landscaping (tree trimming, removal and replacement of overgrown and/or dead shrubs, planting new trees, shrubs, or perennial flowers; $250 minimum). 8. r Driveway or sidewalk - concrete or asphalt (repair, replace). 9. r Window boxes, shutters (add or replace). 10. r Screening of utility boxes and/or garbage and recycling cans. 11. r Fence (add, repair, or replace). 23. As part of your landscape project, would you like a landscape architect consultation?* 1. r Yes 2. r No 24. Your cost for the landscape consultation is $25, and the City pays the remaining cost. Please contact the landscape architect at 612-709-3943* 1. r I agree to pay the landscape architect $25 at the time of the consultation 26. Basic Projects These projects are eligible for a 15% grant. The projects on this list are optional. Please check the projects you are considering. If any of these items marked with *** are completed on the front of the house, then the cost for the project to be completed around all sides of the house would be eligible. I. r Roof***. 2. r Siding*** 3. r Painting***. 4. r Soffit***. 5. r Fascia***. 6. r Gutters***. 7. r Windows*** 8. r Chimney repair, tuck -pointing, repointing. 9. r Deck - front or side yard - visible from front of house (repair or replace). 10. r Porch - front or side yard - visible from front of house (repair or replace). H. . r Retaining wall (repair or replace). 28. First & Last Name(s) of Property Owner(s)* Please include names of all owners. 30. Street Address* 32. City 33. State 34. Zip Code* 36. Phone Number* 37. Alternate Phone Number 39. Email Address* 40. Alternate Email Address 42. To remain eligible for a Front Door grant award, you cannot start your project until you receive a Grant Award Certificate from the City of Coon Rapids.* 1. r I will not start work on my project until I receive the Grant Award Certificate from the City of Coon Rapids 2. r I already started work on my project Collecting bids from contractors is encouraged, but actual work on the projects cannot start until receiving a Grant Award Certificate from the City, which will be based on lottery results in March 2021. 44. Describe the work that has already been started or completed. These projects are not eligible for grant dollars. 46. Optional Information 48. Government Data Practices Act — Tennessen Warning: * Click the box to acknowledge: The data you supply on this form will be used to process this application for which you are applying. You are not legally required to provide this data, but the City will be unable to proceed without it. The data will constitute a public record. 1. 1" I acknowledge the Government Data Practices Act — Tennessen Warning. 50. By typing your name below, you agree that all the information in this application is accurate, and you agree to follow the guidelines of the Front Door Grant Program.* 52. Type in your email address below to receive a copy of your application. Then, click the "submit" button below, and you will be redirected to a confirmation page. w 2 - Leave This Blank: F- 53 54. 1. % Receive an email copy of this form. 55. Email address This field is not part of the form submission. 56. st bmu * indicates a required field ANQ0y,ER ■ Fl 4 fry o FSI ' m y r 1 I ■ 1 1 ■ I i 1 ■til I 1 r r v■ ■ _ ti ■ 10 ■r 1 ■ y~ 165TT1IVE■ ■ r �0. 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