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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 19, 2021�#J 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING January 19, 2021 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (December 15, 2020) 3. Organizational Items 4. Commercial Updates © 5. Redevelopment Updates 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment Some or all members of the Andover EDA may participate in the January 19, 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. 0 u X ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING— JANUARY 19, 2021- MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Sheri Bukkila January 19, 2021, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OFMINUTES Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler, Valerie Holthus (remote), Randy Nelson Greg Mueller Commissioner Kari Kafer EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths December 15, 2020, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Butler, Seconded by Barthel, to approve the minutes as written. Motion taken by roll call: Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Mueller: aye Commissioner Nelson: aye President Bukkila: aye Motion carried 6 ayes, and 1 absent (Kafer). ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS Mr. Dickinson reviewed the Commission makeup. The Andover EDA consists of seven commissioners, five councilmembers and two resident members. Councilmembers serving terms that coincide with their council terms and two voting resident members serve six -year terms. The EDA annually appoints EDA officers and support staff. President Bukkila indicated the following appointments: © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —January19, 2021 Page 2 President — Sheri Bukkila Vice -President — Valerie Holthus Secretary — Jamie Barthel Treasurer — Kari Kafer Assistant Treasurer — Greg Mueller Commissioner — Ted Butler Commissioner — Randy Nelson Staff Executive Director — Jim Dickinson Recording Secretary — Michelle Hartner Staff Support — Joe Janish Motion by Butler, Seconded by Mueller, to appoint EDA Officers and Staff for 2021: President — Sheri Bukkila, Vice President — Valerie Holthus, Secretary — Jamie Barthel, Treasurer — Kari Kafer, Assistant Treasurer — Greg Mueller, Commissioner Ted Butler, Commissioner Randy Nelson, Executive Director — Jim Dickinson, Recording Secretary — Michelle Hartner, Assistant Executive Director — Joe Janish. Motion taken by roll call: © Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Mueller: aye Commissioner Nelson: aye President Bukkila: aye Motion carried 6 ayes, and 1 absent (Kafer). COMMERCIAL PROJECTACTIVITY Mr. Dickinson updated on the following: Upper Midwest Athletic Construction — The applicant is in the process of completing this project. Staff met with the applicant and due to the overhead power lines and concern with the power company trimming in the future some adjustments were made to the plantings. Staff is waiting on the as -built of the improvements. Commissioner Barthel stated the property looks really good. 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 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — January 19, 2021 Page 3 Andover High School, 2018 Additions and Renovations, 2115 Andover Boulevard — Phase 2 is underway. The northwest Outdoor Education classroom additions are completed and occupied. Interiors of the new field house, locker rooms and weight room are being installed. Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Staff has been contacted about contract warehousing for home -based businesses. Andover Community Center, 15200 Hanson Boulevard — There are a few exterior punch list items left. 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. A Conditional Use Permit is only good for a year unless substantial progress is being made, which has not happened. Hanson Builders, 13432 Hanson Boulevard — A second floor mezzanine is being remodeled to provided expanded open office areas, restroom, and an elevator, nearly expanding their office areas by one third. Anoka County Sheriff, Forensic Lab Remodel, 13301 Hanson Boulevard — The forensic lab is being remodeled to accommodate a new fume hood and more accessible lab stations. 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 © administrative land split will occur in order to allow for the sale of the southern parcel to a home builder. 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. © Andover Economic DevelopmentAuthority Meeting Minutes — January 19, 2021 Page 4 Apparently Quest Development has closed on the property and will sell the south portion of the property to a housing developer. This housing developer has been in communication about approval processes and timing. 2557 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Building has been removed. 2526138" Avenue — Building has been removed. 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 has distributed its COVID-19 Funds. Due to the dollar amount the City will have to undergo a single file audit, which is a more extensive audit relative to the funds. Anoka County has another program available based on a first come first serve basis provided criteria is met. President Bukkila asked who pays for the audit. Mr. Dickinson replied the City pays for it. © 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. The lot inventory in Andover is getting very 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. REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Dickinson stated the City closed on properties 2607 & 2621 Bunker Lake Boulevard on December 20, 2020. Mr. Dickinson reviewed the area and the parcels the FDA owns. Mr. Dickinson asked the EDA if they have any interest in purchasing the property at 2619 138`h Avenue. The vacant property behind 2619 138' Avenue was acquired by Anoka County through tax forfeit. If the FDA is interested in the vacant parcel also, Anoka County is willing to give it back to the State so the City could acquire the parcel. The EDA concurred to have staff pursue the properties. Mr. Dickinson reviewed the cash balance of funds. The funds can only be used for acquisition of property. Staff continues to monitor the area. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —January 19, 2021 Page 5 OTHER BUSINESS There was none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Butler, Seconded by Mueller to adjourn. Motion taken by roll call: Commissioner Barthel: aye Commissioner Butler: aye Commissioner Holthus: aye Commissioner Mueller: aye Commissioner Nelson: aye President Bukkila: aye Motion carried 6 ayes, and 1 absent (Kafer). The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary x