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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - April 19, 20221685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING April 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (3/15/22 Regular) 3. Consider Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement for Anoka County Economic Development (ACRED) —Administration/Planning 4. Commercial Updates 5. Consider Replacement of Message Board at Crosstown & Bunker Lake -Administration 6. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal) 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment . • ; 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 Hartner, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: April 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: March 15, 2022 Regular DISCUSSION The minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully eespectf (ully�submitted, Michelle Hartner Deputy City Clerk Attach: Minutes 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING— MARCH 15, 2022 -MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Sheri Bukkila March 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: 17 Absent: 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 Also present: Commissioners Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler, Randy Nelson, and Kari Kafer Commissioners Valerie Holthus and Greg Mueller EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 15, 2022, Regular Meeting:; Correct as written. February 15, 2022, Closed Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 present (Kafer) and 2 absent (Holthus and Mueller). COMMERCIALPROJECT ACTIVITY'' Mr. Janish updated on the following: Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Boulevard — Fitaholic has vacated their space and Loco Fit is renting a portion of the building. Nystrom and Associates will be occupying a portion of the building, also a local business is looking to obtain the remaining space in the building. 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 — Activities continue toward wrapping up the project. Final inspection is scheduled for this week. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —March 15, 2022 Page 2 1 Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in this area comes and goes. A 10 -acre property 2 east of the park has been on the market and City Council reviewed with the landowner desired 3 roadway connections through the parcel at a past work session. The property has been purchased 4 by the owners of Best Outdoor Services which currently owns a lot nearby. In time they would 5 like to expand to this location but for now they are aware that the property is currently zoned 6 residential and would have to follow a process for any type of expansion. Staff met with the new 7 owners and they "bounced" some ideas off of staff. They are looking at ways to allow for outside 8 storage, continue to rent out the home and not have to build the roadway. 10 ABCMini-Storage/T-Squared (self -storage), 13624 Hanson Boulevard — City Council approved 11 a CUP for additional mini -storage on a portion of this lot. The buyers of the property had intended 12 to expand the mini -storage. The Building Department is working with the applicant on structural 13 drawings for review. Water, sewer, and site prep is completed. Due to the increase in materials 14 and the timing of approval they are waiting until spring for construction. 15 16 Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to 17 locate to in Andover. Staff has shared with the businesses the 71" Avenue and Bunker Lake 18 Boulevard commercial locations. 19 20 TCF Site — Andover Station 2016 LLC has acquired the property. The new owner has the list of 21 potential uses allowed. Staff suggested a restaurant or fast food. Staff recently had a meeting with 22 the landowner and a perspective business. Staff provided the feedback from the EDA and has not 23 heard back from the perspective business at this time. The owner of the property continues to 24 work with those interested in the site. 25 26 71 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff has obtained the easement from CenterPoint 27 Energy. Staff has also met with the City of Anoka staff to discuss the traffic signal at 76 Avenue. 28 The Planning and Zoning Commission along with City Council has reviewed a sketch plan for the 29 area. At this time the commercial uses are not known. Staff has received the Rezone Request, 30 Preliminary Plat and Commercial Site Plans for the market -rate apartment complex and assisted 31 living facility. Staff has reached out to the landowner to have a "Welcome to Andover" sign 32 incorporated at the site. The developer has received a PUD for the site and the Preliminary Plat 33 and rezone received approval on February 15, 2022. The Final Plat and small drainage and utility 34 easement vacation are scheduled for March 15, 2022 at the City Council meeting. The developer 35 has requested to have the final plat rescheduled for approval at the April 5, 2022 City Council 36 meeting. 37 38 Holasek Property — Staff has been in contact with a multi -family housing developer on this 39 particular property. The multi -family developer has taken comments from the City Council during 40 a work session and are researching options available to add additional commercial to the site. The 41 developer held a neighborhood meeting that a staff member was present at. The developer is 42 ranked number three in the Twin Cities for the number of units owned. The developer will be at 43 the March 29, 2022 City Council Workshop. 44 45 Mr. Dickinson recapped the neighborhood meeting. Comments from the neighborhood: 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 — March 15, 2022 Page 3 • Less or no commercial • Save more trees • Traffic on Bluebird Street • Concern about building mass and height • Esthetic was well received The developer spoke with staff about dealing with the traffic on Bluebird Street. Mr. Berkowitz requested the developer have a traffic study done on Bluebird Street. 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 2021 there were 140 new housing starts. There are 16 new housing starts so far this year. Anoka County Sheriff's Office, 13301 Hanson Boulevard — Staff received a Commercial Site Plan (CSP) for an expansion of parking at the property. This was recently signed off on by staff. Construction expected this spring. Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - City staff met with the consultants hired by Anoka County to construct a new 911 and Radio Building at the Anoka County Public Works location in the near future. Information related to their proposal was shared and it appears as though the plan may only require a Commercial Site Plan for the project. Target and Walmart - Both Target and Walmart are considering making some architectural changes to their buildings in regard to signage and color schemes. 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. 2022 North Suburban Home Show — 1,303 attended the Home Show. REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES Mr. Dickinson indicated going into a Closed Session is not necessary unless other negotiations are desired. He handed out an Offer to Purchase Property and Purchase Agreement for 2503 138th Avenue. Mr. Dickinson is seeking approval from the EDA to proceed forward with the Purchase Agreement. President Bukkila asked when closing could take place. Mr. Dickinson replied by the end of March. He also stated the building will be empty by the closing and could be used for relocation of tenants from other buildings. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Butler authorizing Executive Director Dickinson to proceed with the Purchase Agreement for 2503 138a' Avenue. Motion carried 5 ayes, and 2 absent Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —March 15, 2022 Page 4 (Holthus and Mueller). Mr. Dickinson stated he is looking for direction from the EDA on what property to pursue next. The area was discussed. Commissioner Kafer stated she would like to see more momentum on the Priority 1 portion of the area before moving to Priority 2. 9 Staff will continue to monitor the area for willing sellers and focus on the Priority 1 area. 10 11 OTHER BUSINESS 12 13 Mr. Berkowitz indicated he received an email from the Planner with the Anoka County Highway 14 Department looking for the City of Andover's support for a federal aid application for the 15 intersection of 1815` Avenue and Round Lake Boulevard. They are asking for a city support letter. 16 It could possibly be for a single lane round -about and would be a 2027 project. 17 18 The EDA directed staff to move forward with a support letter. 19 20 Commissioner Nelson indicated the small post office located in Speedway on Hanson Boulevard 21 is closing. He feels it would be nice to have a full-service Post Office, he would like a letter sent 22 to the Regional Postmaster. 23 24 Mr. Dickinson stated the City had pursued for a full-service Post Office in 1995 and the early 25 2000s. He continued the Unite States Postal Service (USPS) has recently released their vision and 26 10 -year plan. "They are evaluating low traffic branches for closure and consolidation. People are 27 mailing less, volume is less and they need to find ways to reduce their expenses." 28 29 President Bukkila stated she feels the City should say something to the Postmaster. 30 31 Commissioner Barthel stated this is a federal matter and other than writing a letter there is nothing 32 the City can do. 33 34 President Bukkila indicated she has received two emails from residents regarding this issue and 35 she encouraged those residents to contact USPS directly. 36 37 Commissioner Barthel stated the current Andover Post Office has a counter and front door, if they 38 are not staffing it, it must not be important to them. 39 40 The EDA directed staff to draft a letter to the USPS. 41 42 ADJOURNMENT 43 44 Motion by Butler, Seconded by Barthel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting 45 adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —March 15, 2022 Page 5 Respectfully submitted, M Michelle Harmer, Recording Secretary rl AC I T Y 0 F I/ , WE 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 ' e for SUBJECT: Consider Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement for Anoka County Economic Development (ACRED) —Administration/Planning DATE: April 19, 2022 In 2017 Anoka County, Connexus Energy, and Metro North Chamber of Commerce along with Anoka County Communities worked with Ady Advantage to develop an economic development road map. This working group has become known as the "Anoka County Regional Economic Development Initiative." The City of Andover has been participating with the above named identities through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) since the inception of ACRED. ACRED had hired an individual to work on the plan that was developed by Ady Advantage, and is currently in process of hiring a new individual to work on ACRED items. ACRED has been integral in assisting Anoka County and its Communities with economic development as it relates to increasing awareness about opportunities in Anoka County. A cost sharing agreement has been utilized to make payment to fund the budget to continue with the promotion of Anoka County and opportunities within the county as it relates to Economic Development. Staff is asking the EDA to consider authorizing the attached agreement. The Cost Sharing Agreement outlines the following: • Budget for 2022 of $20,750 ($750 increase over 2021). • City agrees to contribute $0.057 per individual resident within its city limits. The City of Andover's contribution is expected to be around $1,858 for 2022 ($1,855 in 2021). 7Janitsfh lly mit , Attached: Copy of Voluntary Cost Sharing Agreement ACRED 2021 Year in Review ACHRA Contract # C0009107 Addendum # VOLUNTARY COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR ANOKA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CALENDAR YEAR 2022) THIS AGREEMENT is made between the County of Anoka, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota ("County"), and the undersigned participating municipality ("City"), a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the County and the City, along with other community partners, entered into a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOU") on January 1, 2019, to set goals, create an action plan, and implement shared objectives in promoting economic development within Anoka County; WHEREAS, the MOU addresses the need for cost sharing between the County and municipalities of Anoka County to support continued services for website services, social media support, marketing assistance, and future services related to the county -wide economic development initiative; WHEREAS, an annual budget for the above activities was developed, including a formula for each participating municipality to provide proportional cost sharing based upon its population; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties understand and mutually agree as follows: 1. The budget for services related to website services, social media, marketing, and other supportive activities required for economic development, is currently set at $20,750.00 for calendar year 2022. 2. For 2022, the City agrees to contribute the sum of $0.057 per individual resident within its city limits, as a voluntary contribution to the economic development costs described above. For purposes of this calculation, population size of a City is based upon the Metropolitan Council's most recent population estimate. 3. The City shall provide such payment annually, by the end of the first quarter in each calendar year, beginning in 2022. 4. Each calendar year, the County will provide an annual budget and proposed formula for the City's use in calculating its contributions under this Agreement. 5. The City may opt out or cancel this Agreement by providing 30 days' written notice to the County Administrator: Rhonda Sivarajah, 2100 Third Avenue, Ste. 700, Anoka, MN 55303. ACHRA Contract # C0009107 Addendum # 6. This agreement shall terminate concurrently with the MOU, unless a City chooses to opt out or cancel this agreement prior to its expiration, as provided above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of this Agreement have hereunto set their hands on the dates written below: ANOKA COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: CITY OF ANDOVER: IM Scott Schulte, Chair ACHRA Board of Trustees Dated: IC Karen Skepper, Executive Director ACHRA Dated: APPROVED AS TO FORM L-A Christine Carney Assistant County Attorney 2 0 Dated: 0 Dated: an Anoka County Regional Economic Development Events to Highlight Minnesota Real Estate Journal • 04.14.21 Data Center Summit • 06.04.21 Commercial Real Estate Forecast Summit • 06.10.211 Young Professionals in Commercial Real Estate • 09.09.21 1 North Metro MN Real Estate Summit • 11.12.21 1 Industrial Real Estate Summit 3M PGA Open 107.22-25.21 MNCAR Expo 1 10.27.21 UpRiver Real Estate 1 11.18.21 Initiatives to Hiahliaht 2021 ARPA Funding I Anoka County Broadband Matching Funds - Cities can apply to Anoka County for a 1:1 matching grant up to $150,000 to cover eligible broadband projects under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Cities without a broadband need can pass a resolution foregoing their funds, allowing additional funding for eligible communities. Workforce Development I Anoka County Workforce Development Board - We know employers now more than ever are seeking creative solutions and resources to tackling their on-go- ing workforce needs. Good news! The ACRED partnership is represented on the Anoka County Workforce Develop- ment Board which allocates resources directly to businesses and job seekers. ANOKA COUNTY Regional Economic Development [ 2021 Year in Review ] New! Economic Development Director In April, 2021, Anoka County hired Samantha Markman as the new Economic Develop- ment Director - leading the Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) Partnership. Samantha joins Anoka County having most recently served as the Eco- nomic Development Coordinator for the City of Faribault, MN. A graduate of the Univer- sity of Minnesota, Samantha enjoys all things Minnesota - including snowmobiling and Vikings Football! Over the past year, Samantha has brought many strengths to the ACRED Partnership. Including a renewed look at the events schedule and bringing those marketing events back to in-person, as we emerge into a post-COVID reality. If you're interested in learning more about how the ACRED Partnership can help you - please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to a successful 2022! Project Inquiries by Type In many instances the ACRED Partnership serves as a first point of contact for develop- er and business related inquiries. Below is a summary of the project inquiries received throughout 2021 by type. During these circumstances, ACRED works with the inquiring party to determine next steps, in a facilitator role. More times than not, this results in an introduction to individual com- EIndustdal 0Commercial Assistance NHousing munities to discuss project opportunities and applicable __ processes. Overwhelmingly the project inquiries fell into the industrial project type. By no surprise, businesses and developers alike are looking for expan- sion opportunities to accom- modate their warehousing and logistical needs. This has resulted in a number of suc- cessful projects across Anoka County! WANT TO CHAT MORE? CONTACT US TODAYI samantha.markman@co.anoka.mn.us 1 612.358.8925 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: CC: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: President and Commissioners k '-,� Jim Dickinson, Executive Joe Janish, Community Review Commercial Project Activity April 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting. ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PROJECTS 0 • Hearth Development, 1714 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW —Loco Fitness and Nystrom and Associates are renting space. It is also staffs understanding a local business has purchased the overall site, however staff has not heard if the intention is to move into the remaining space. • 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. • Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in this area comes and goes. A 10 acre property east of the park had been on the market and City Council reviewed with the landowner desired roadway connections through the parcel at a past work session. The property has been purchased by the owners of Best Outdoor Services which currently owns a lot nearby. hi time they would like to expand to this location but for now they are aware that the property is currently zoned residential and would have to follow a process for any type of expansion. Staff met with the new owners and they "bounced" some ideas off of staff. They are looking at ways to allow for outside storage, continue to rent out the home and not have to build the roadway. Currently they are in process of landscaping the property and plan to continue to rent out the building. • ABC Mini-Storage/T-Squared (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 completed. Due to the increase in materials and the timing of approval they are waiting until spring for construction. • 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. Staff suggested a restaurant or fast food. Staff recently had a meeting with the landowner and a perspective business. Staff provided the feedback from the EDA and has not heard back from the perspective business at this time. The owner of the property continues to work with those interested in the site. 7' Avenue and Bunker — Staff has obtained the easement from CenterPoint Energy. City Staff has also met with the City Anoka staff to discuss the traffic signal at 7"' Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission along with City Council has reviewed a sketch plan for the area. At this time the majority of commercial uses are not known. Staff has received the Rezone Request, Preliminary Plat, and Commercial Site Plans for the Apartment Complex, and Assisted Living Facility. Staff has reached out to the land owner to have a "Welcome to Andover" sign incorporated at the site. The developer has received a PUD for the site and the Preliminary Plat and Rezone received approval on February 15, 2022. The Final Plat was approved by City Council and a Grading Preconstruction meeting was held on April 13. Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Staff has been in contact by a multi -family housing developer on this particular property. The multi -family developer has taken comments from the City Council during a worksession and researching options available to add additional commercial to the site. The developer held a neighborhood meeting that a staff member was present at. The proposed developer has scheduled a second neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, April 27, located at Oak View Middle School Cafetorium (15400 Hanson Blvd. NW) from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. • 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 2021 we had 140 new housing starts. So far this year we have had 26 permits issued for new housing. • Sheriffs Office — The City of Andover has received a Commercial Site Plan (CSP) for an expansion of parking at the property. This was recently signed off on by the city staff with construction expected in spring of 2022. • Anoka County 911 and Radio Building— City Staff met with consultants hired by Anoka County to construct a new 911 and Radio Building at the Anoka County Public Works location in the near future. Information related to their proposal was shared and it appears as though the plan may only require a commercial site plan for the project. • Target and Walmart — Both Target and Walmart are considering making some architectural changes to their buildings in regards to signage and color schemes. • 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. &VM 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: President and Commissioners FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director SUBJECT: Replace Message Board at Crosstown Blvd & Bunker Lake Blvd DATE: April 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION As part of the 2022 — 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, the message board at the intersection of Crosstown Blvd and Bunker Lake Blvd was planned for replacement in 2024. Staff is requesting to move the replacement to 2022. The message boards the city operates are used for informing residents of city items and events related to city business. We have been experiencing issues with the sign located on the corner of Crosstown & Bunker Lake Blvd over the past 5 years with LED panels going out and needing replacement. The problem continues today and the LED 25mm panels are very difficult to get as supply dwindles and they are no longer being produced. The price to repair is no longer cost-effective and currently the sign is turned off due to the location of the panel that is out. We are proposing to replace it with either 10mm or 16mm message board; the lower number represents a better picture quality. Staff is currently seeking quotes on a replacement sign and our estimate is approximately $30,000 for a l Omm sign and $25,000 for a 16mm sign. $40,000 was budgeted in 2024 for the replacement. BUDGET IMPACT Funds are available in the EDA Special Revenue Fund to cover the expenditure. ACTION REQUESTED The City of Andover EDA is requested to direct staff on whether to replace the sign with a l Omm or l6mm sign or continue to keep it dormant.