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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - June 15, 2021ND O: 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING June 15, 2021 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (April 20, 2021) 3. Home Improvement Program Update — Planning 4. Bunker Lake Boulevard NW Median — Engineering 5. Welcome to Andover Sign (Bunker Lake Boulevard & 7`h Avenue) — Planning 6. Review Commercial Project Activity - Planning 7. Redevelopment Updates/Discussion (Verbal) -Administration 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment Some or all members of the Andover EDA may participate in the June 15, 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, 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. 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: June 15, 2021 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: April 20, 2021 Regular 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 2 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING — APRIL 20,2021 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Sheri Bukkila April 20, 2021, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City, Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. 14 Present: 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 Absent: Also present: Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler (remote), Valerie Holthus, Randy Nelson, Kari Kafer (remote), and Greg Mueller None EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 16, 2021, Regular Meeting: ',Correct as written. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to approve the minutes as written. 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 Motion taken by roll Mr. Dickinson indicated the EDA has briefly discussed the possibility of a residential improvement grant program and is leaning towards a program similar to the Front Door program the City of Coon Rapids offers. Mr. Dickinson indicated a map was assembled identifying the home values within the community. The map was reviewed. The map identifies approximately 2,300 parcels with a home value of Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes—April 20, 2021 Page 2 1 $275,000 or less. This is roughly 20% of the City. 2 3 Mr. Dickinson stated relative to financing options, there are a few: 4 5 • Formulate a program and have it ready for when the next CBDG grant application process 6 comes around from Anoka County. CBDG funds are distributed based on income. 7 • Met Council funds, a requirement is to become a member of the Livable Communities 8 Program. 9 • Possible Federal funding provided to cities related to Covid Relief. Guidelines may allow 10 to use funds for this program. 11 • General City Funds and EDA funds available. 12 13 Mr. Dickinson reminded the EDA, the EDA redevelopment funds can only be used for property 14 acquisition. 15 16 Commissioner Holthus asked if CBDG funds require the City to match the CBDG funds. Mr. 17 Dickinson answered generally, a grant application looks more favorable when there are matching 18 funds. 19 20 Commissioner Kafer asked where the City of Coon Rapids gets their funding for the Front Door 21 Program. Mr. Dickinson replied the City of Coon Rapids is a CBDG grant award city, so they do 22 not have to apply for the grants through Anoka County they receive the funds sent directly to them 23 from the Federal Government. They also have their own HRA which they utilize as a taxing 24 authority and provide funds that way as well. 25 26 President Bukkila stated she likes having a plan in place for when funds become available. She 27 would like to target home values up to $225,000 to see the interest. If the number of applicants is 28 low, then adjust the program to allow for home values up to $250,000. 29 30 Commissioner Butler suggested applicants with a lower home value get preference in the 31 application process. 32 33 President Bukkila stated by targeting home values of $225,000 or less she would like to see a lower 34 project minimum amount. 35 36 The EDA discussed the project minimum amount. 37 38 Commissioner Mueller stated the Coon Rapids program is viable, they have a lottery system due 39 to the high number of applications. 40 41 President Bukkila asked if there should be a max cap on the project amount. 42 43 Commissioner Butler suggested $500 - $5,000 for the project cost range. 44 45 Mr. Dickinson reviewed direction to staff: Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes—April 20, 2021 Page 3 1 • Start the focus at home values under $225,000 2 • Property has to have a residential structure on it 3 • Project cost $500 - $5,000 4 5 Mr. Dickinson indicated the program details will be fine-tuned and brought back to a future 6 meeting. 7 8 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES 9 10 Mr. Dickinson indicated a corporate headquarters is looking to locate to the North Metro with the I 1 capability of building up to a 150,000 square foot building. Staff has provided two locations as 12 potential options. The one is the vacant parcel owned by DSTI and the other parcel is the Prairie 13 Oak Community Church area. 14 15 Mr. Dickinson reviewed the two parcels. 16 17 Mr. Dickinson stated the parcel located on Crosstown Drive directly behind 2619 138' Avenue 18 and owned by Anoka County Highway Department, the City contacted Anoka County with 19 interest in purchasing the parcel. The Anoka County Transportation Committee Board 20 recommended turning the parcel over to the City for economic development with no monetary 21 transaction. 22 23 Mr. Dickinson indicated the parcel on the east side of Round Lake Boulevard and South Coon 24 Creek Drive is a tax forfeit property and the City has identified interest in the parcel to Anoka 25 County. The City would pay market value for the parcel of $11,800 since it will be used for 26 development. Staff will continue to pursue this parcel. 27 28 Mr. Dickinson continued with the parcel on the west side of Round Lake Boulevard and South 29 Coon Creek Drive. This parcel is owned by the State and has a market value of $45,000. While 30 researching the property staff found there are DNR restrictions, such as if the property is turned 31 over to the city, the city can only use the parcel for open space. 32 33 The EDA agreed they are not interested in the parcel if it cannot be used for development. Mr. 34 Dickinson indicated staff will do a bit more research on removing the DNR restrictions. 35 36 OTHER BUSINESS 37 38 Commissioner Holthus asked for an update on the Bunker Lake Boulevard median. Mr. Dickinson 39 replied the median will be mowed and the drip irrigation evaluated for repair. Concrete is an 40 option for the median. 41 42 President Bukkila requested the item be brought to a future meeting. 43 44 ADJOURNMENT 45 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes—April 20, 2021 Page 4 President Bukkila declared the meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. 2 3 Respectfully submitted, 4 5 6 Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary 7 cl 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: President and Commissioners \\ \i\ CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director FROM: Joe Janish, Community SUBJECT: Discussion of Possible Residential hnprNement Grants DATE: June 15, 2021 INTRODUCTION During the May 19, 2020 EDA meeting, June 16, 2020, February 16, 2021 and April 20, 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. The map on April 20, 2021 has been modified to reflect the input from the EDA. Attached Commissioners will find: electronic format (in paper form) for the City of Coon Rapids program and the suggested paper format for the City of Andover. Based upon past conversations staff has developed the "Andover Program". Some specific items the EDA may desire to discuss include: Verification on if rental properties can utilize this program. Currently as written the owner would need to reside within the structure as a requirement of Homestead tax status is needed. City of Andover contribution levels. $500 to $5,000 in grant funds per application. These amounts could see a resident improvement for a total of $2,000 to $25,000 plus. As written the information does not include an income requirement. Depending on funding sources for the program an income restriction may be needed. The EDA may also desire to come up with a unique name for the program to help distinguish the program from the City of Coon Rapids. Staff will provide an update on potential options,if desired at the meeting. '7Jantis d, Jo 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. ENHANC: YOUR HOME'S CURE APPEAL The intent of the Front Door Grant Program is to pay aoD 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. COON RA?03S 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) CooN tR,4Pk S 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. Financine. 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 Ceo15 'ZAP(OS Front Door Grant Application 2. 3. 4. This form has been modified since it was saved. Please review all fields before submitting. I ENHANCE YOUR HOME'S CURB APPEAL FI Deadline to apply for the Front Door Grant Program is March 1, 2021. 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.* I. r 2 CCON 2A�tOS 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. I 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* I . 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-Financina 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). Coo,AI RAP105 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. O Yes 2. C' 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* I . 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. 1. 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). 11. 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 Coos 2AP1,03 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. CSN RA%9 (OS I . r 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. Leave This Blank: 53 54. 1. rV Receive an email copy of this form. 55. Email address This field is not part of the form submission. 56. Submit * indicates a required field C'c�O /\j R/)NO3 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Front Door Program Applications are accepted until XXXX, XXXX, 2021. Grant recipients are expected to be chosen by lottery on XXXX, XXXX, 2021. Due to evolving public health recommendations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Front Door lottery event will occur either in person at Andover City Hall, or virtually on XXXX, XXXX, 2021. A decision regarding the final event style will be made by XXXX, XXXX, 2021 and will be communicated on the City website, and potentially City social media platforms. The intent of the Front Door Grant Program is to pay aoD rtion of project costs to Andover 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 Grant amounts awarded will be between $500 - $5,000. Homeowners must pay at least $1,500 of their own funds to be eligible to receive the minimum grant amount of $500 from the City. Grant dollars do not need to be repaid. Grants will equal 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 $2,000 or more to be eligible. Cost of tools will not be eligible for grant dollars. Eligibility Requirements • I 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 $225,000 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. • Work cannot begin until the required paperwork has been submitted to the City and a Grant Award Certificate has been provided to the homeowner. 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 (25% 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 Financin¢. 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. Application • one application per address DRAFT ANDOVER PROGRAM 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • W W W.ANDOVERMN.GOV ANDOVER FRONT DOOR GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE TO APPLY: XXX, 2021. The intent of the Front Door program is to pay a portion of project costs to Andover 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. 1. Property Type*: Single Family Home. Townhome. Twin Home/Duplex. Condo. Multi -Unit Building. 2. How many units in the building if Multi -Unit Building: 3. Is your property part of a Home Owner's Association: Please provide a copy of the Association Bylaws showing that you are responsible for the project costs* 4. I understand that I will need to spend at least $1,500 of my own funds to be eligible to receive the minimum grant amount of $500 from the City of Andover. 5. I understand the City's grant dollars will only pay a portion of the cost of the exterior improvements. 6. Eligibility Requirements (check each to confirm you meet these requirements. You must meet all requirements to be eligible for this program.) The home is in Andover, MN and 1 own and live in the home. The home has Homestead Status with Anoka County Property Records. I am current on my Anoka County property taxes. My property value is less than $225,000 based on Anoka County estimated property value. My projects will be visible from the street in front of my house. None of my projects are covered, or will be covered, by an insurance claim. 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 on project that will be completed. Front door, storm door, garage door(s). Sidelight window by front door. Columns at front door. Covered front porch. Brick, stone, or shakes. Alter roofline of front of house. Permanent landscaping (tree trimming, removal and replacement of overgrown and/or dead shrubs, planting new trees, shrubs, or perennial flowers; $250 minimum). Driveway or sidewalk — concrete or asphalt (repair, replace). Window boxes, shutters (add or replace). Screening of utility boxes and/or garbage and recycling containers. Fence (add, repair, or replace). As part of your landscape project, would you like a landscape architect consultation?: Your cost for the landscape consultation is $XX, and the City pays the remaining cost. Please contact the landscape architect at XXX-XXX-XXXX. This fee is due at the time of the consultation. BASIC PROJECTS: These projects are eligible for a 25% 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 of the project to be completed around all sides of the house would be eligible. Roof***. Siding***. Painting***. Soffit***. Fascia***. Gutters***. Windows***. Chimney repair, tuck -pointing, repointing. DRAFT ANDOVER PROGRAM Deck — front or side yard— visible from the front of house (repair or replace). Porch — front or side yard— visible from the front of house (repair or replace). Retaining wall (repair or replace). 7. First and Last Name(s) of Property Owner(s)*: 8. Street Address*: CITY, STATE, ZIP 9. Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number: 10. Email Address: 11. Alternate Email Address: 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 Andover. Collecting bids from contractors is encouraged, but actual work on the projects cannot start until receiving a Grant Award from the City, which may be passed on lottery results in XXXX, 2021. 12. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES ACT — TENNESSEN WARNING* 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. I acknowledgement the Government Data Practices Act - Tennessen Warning*: Signature Signature 13. 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It has been requested to discuss the status of the Bunker Lake Boulevard median and what should be the next step. Currently the median is vegetated with prairie grass and ornamental plantings on the end caps. Maintenance was performed in May which consisted of mowing down the prairie grass, weed whipping and liter pickup. This is done at the beginning of every growing season. The irrigation system has been damaged by previous mowing and is currently not operational. Options moving forward: • Leave as is and continue to monitor the progress of the prairie grass (Recommended by the City's Natural Resource Technician) • Add additional plantings • Remove all vegetation and irrigation and install 4 -inch section of concrete (Estimated cost of $150,000) ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to discuss the condition of the Bunker Lake Boulevard median and direct staff on how to proceed. ectfulllyy submitted, David D. Berkowitz, 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 Directo FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Entrance Monument Discussion DATE: June 15, 2021 INTRODUCTION As development discussions continue for the northeast quadrant of Bunker Lake Blvd and 7' Avenue continue, staff thought it would be appropriate for a discussion related to possible signage at this intersection. �T 71 TI Potential Location of Sign �.d 14101 i t ;11" 4 1) The EDA will first want to determine if a sign is warranted at this location. If so, then a decision on type of sign should be made. The options would be our "standard", "ECM", or a new type of sign. 1 T �xcx ANID660VEid Crot,ton'u Blvd. and Bunker Lake Blvd. Sign (EC\I) On February 5, 2019, the EDA indicated they would like to pursue an electronic message screen. As this was several years ago staff wanted to verify the EDA's desire. If the City of Andover places an electronic sign at this comer and know the additional commercial space desired the messages may detract from advertisements of those businesses at the intersection. Staff reached out to our vender as it relates to signage and hopes to have estimates for signage at the meeting. ectfullysubmitted, Joe Janish /� P) Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — February 5, 2019 Page 2 Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard. Commissioner suggested the sign be a little taller than the one on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Commissioner Bukkila suggested place essage board on the top of the sign and the "Welcome to Andover" board placed under the e board, this would give the electronic portion some height. She also mentioned checking wi company on the suggested size relevant to the speed limit for the area. 711, Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard Mr. Janish asked what type of sign the EDA would like to see in this area, a message board or standard entrance sign. The developer for the property asked if the City would be interested in something that could be incorporated into their sign. The EDA's direction for staff is an electronic message board for the area and they are open to discussion with the developer on incorporating the signs. Mr. J�i stated the estimated cost to get electricity to this location is $2,800-$3,300. President Tru uggested putting more entrance sign money into the budget. The EDA directed st o proceed with lighting for the sign. DEPOT POND SIGNAG CUSSI0 Mr. Janish indicated staff is lookin r direction on the signage for Depot Pond. Commissioner Holthus stated she did not the signage options created by the City Sign Department. She had contacted the Industria h teacher at Andover High School who has access to fancy software and is willing to attemp sign for the EDA. The EDA supported the idea of the Industrial Tech teach the high school creating a design for the Depot Pond sign. COMMERCIAL UPDATES The Shops @ Andover, 13650 Hanson Boulevard — 1 tenant space Karate School, 15190 Bluebird Street, Suite 112 — Open for business. Walmart (front end pickup remodel), 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Complete. -ANLD•A 6 E9 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 Developme it ctor SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity DATE: June 15, 2021 INTRODUCTION Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting. ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PROJECTS • Upper Midwest Athletic Construction –Staff received the as built of the improvements, a few corrections were needed, it is staff's understanding the corrections have been made. Staff is waiting on updated as built for the property to verify elevations. • Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW – Two tenant spaces remain to be leased. • Clock Tower Commons –The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. • Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations –Activities continue to wrap up the project. • 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. The owner of the 10 acre parcel had again contacted city staff asking questions about the roadway. The Fire Department, Building and Planning had a discussion with a business owner about adding a new building or two at their property. Staff occasionally receives a call from interested parties. • Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Blvd. NW – All areas are occupied, punch lists and final inspections are anticipated soon. • YMCA Expansion – Only a few punchlist items remain, including roof drain and overflow roof drain adjustments. • ABC Mini -Storage (self -storage) – City Council approved a CUP for additional Mini -storage on a portion of this lot. The buyers of the property had intended to expand the mini -storage. The Building Department is working with the applicant on structural drawings for review. Water, Sewer and site prep is expected to occur soon. • Crooked Lake Elementary, Energy Management System Phase II, 2939 Bunker Lake Blvd NW—A rooftop energy management system is being installed in three phases at the school. The 2nd phase is underway and ATS&R has submitted an acceptable plan for rooftop equipment • Hanson Builders, 13432 Hanson Blvd NW — A second floor sales area has been constructed including an elevator and restrooms. The first floor is also being remodeled, and the interior finishes are nearly complete. • Anoka County Sheriff, Forensic Lab Remodel, 13301 Hanson Blvd. NW — completed. • Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to locate in Andover. • TCF Site — Andover Station 2016 LLC has acquired the property. The new owner has the list of potential uses allowed. At this time there are no specific plans for what will be constructed. Staff suggested a restaurant or fast food. • 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. Surveying work for boundaries have been completed according to the developer. Staff and City Council has meet with some apartment developers for this property. Capstone is pursuing a development on the southern property. • Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Staff has been in contact with another multi -family housing developer on this particular property. • COVED -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 we had 139 new housing starts. • 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.