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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 16, 2003 0 ~MJ I1)1Cttu1 I Ò -1-0 '5 :J 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN,US CITY OF ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING September 16, 2003 - 6:00 p.m. CONFERENCE ROOM A AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Minutes - September 2, 2003 3. Andover Station Residential Development - Community Development , I 4. Andover Station NorthRFP Project Proposals - Update - I Community Development 5. Other Business 6. Adjourn ,,' '\ 0 CJ CITY o F NDOVE U 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER,MN,US SPECIAL ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 - MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice President Trude at 6:03 P.M., Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel Commissioners Absent: Mike Gamache, Fred Larsen, Robert Nowak, Ed Schultz Also Present: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director John Erar, City Administrator Jim Dickinson, Finance Director Others APPRO V AL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 The following changes were requested: Page 1 under Andover Station South Commercial Development add "Commissioner Jacobson asked that staff 0 re-configure the parking and green space on the Walgreen site. The other commissioners agreed." On Page 2 where it talks about the building 4 location the following should be added: "Other commissioners stated their personal opinions that the restaurant would benefit ftom a location next to the green space but they would not object to United locating the restaurant pad adjacent to the corner." Motion by Orttel, seconded by Jacobson to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER STATION RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Neumeister informed that EDA that Bruggeman Homes has put together a preliminary plat. Before it goes to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council the EDA needs to authorize staff to begin the rezoning and review process. The new plans show a total of75 housing units. This is an increase from the previous plan that was presented to the EDA. Commissioner Jacobson asked why there is an increase in the number of units. Mr. Neumeister explained that the developer found the spacing along the south property line ended up so that they could have an additional couple of units in the southwest corner. Commissioner Jacobson stated a concern is the number of parking spaces. He asked if ::J this plan meets the criteria set out in the ordinance. Mr. Neumeister stated that the plan 0 0 CJ Special EDA Meeting September 16, 2003 - Minutes Page 2 does meet the ordinance criteria. At the end of each driveway there will be room for two additional vehicles plus there is additional parking throughout the plat. The EDA suggested that more green space and parking be provided. Vice President Trude requested that we fmd out what the siding materials would be, if the garage size meets our code requirements and if the driveways are an adequate size. ANDOVER STATION RESIDENTIAL - UNITED PROPERTIES REQUEST Mr. Erar explained that United Properties has requested they be allowed to withdraw as the broker from the final sale of Andover Station residential property to Bruggeman Properties. Bruggeman has offered $900,000 for the property with $300,000 down and the balance due no later than April 15, 2004. Under the present agreement, United Properties would not receive the $600,000 balance until April of 2004 which would result in additional costs they would have to absorb. In exchange for being released from the deal, they will discount their percentage of any costs above the $2.00 per square foot by approximately $14,000. Under the terms of this proposal the city would approve the plat I:] presented by Bruggeman Homes with the city exercising partial releases of individual lots to Bruggeman until the entire outstanding balance is paid to the EDA. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Orttel to move the proposal subject to review by our legal counsel. Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER STATION NORTH RFP PROJECT PROPOSALS Mr. Neumeister explained that Construction 70 (PAZ) is interested in purchasing two sites along Bunker Lake Boulevard. Construction 70 Jay Feider, PAZ explained that PAZ is a small development company that he put together for a few of his customers who want them to do their platting from start to ftnish. They only do high-end neighborhood commercial developments. Bruce Knowlan has the liquor store across the street from this site and he would like to be on the north side of i Bunker Lake Boulevard. Bruce Knowlan - noted that he has been working on this for six years. They want to be located in Andover. He has a long-term lease with United Properties but can move in two years. (J i I 0 0 , i () Special EDA Meeting September 16, 2003 - Minutes I Page 3 , I Commisisoner Jacobson asked Mr. Feider what they propose for the other lot. Mr. Feider stated that it would be something similar with businesses such as a golf store, dentists, dry cleaners, etc. They like to cater to small businesses. Commissioner Orttel stated that we have a lack of offices in the city and asked if that would be a possibility. Mr. Feider stated that if they get enough interest they could do that. Right now the market doesn't require office space. Mr. Neumeister explained that he informed PAZ that we are still working on the appraisal for the property. A range of values for commercial, light industrial, restaurant sites, etc. will be provided. Hanson Builders Mark Englund noted that they are interested in purchasing the 10 acres designated for , housing. He explained that their proposal is for ramblers with full basements. The target market is empty nesters and young professionals. The density would be 4 units per acre. () Commissioner Jacobson asked if Mr. Englund is aware of the restrictions involved with the landfill. Mr. Englund stated that they had to deal with those restrictions when platting Bunker Lake Village. Their timeframe would be to bring them on-line 18-24 months after the opening of Bunker Lake Village. A representative of Hanson Builders stated , that they would like a stipulation that the parcel is clean. Mr. Ear noted that the EDA would do a Phase 1 environmental study but a phase 2 study would be paid for by the developer. Mr. Neumeister requested that the meeting be continued to October 7, 2003 so that the Hartford Group can present their proposal. Motion by Orttel' seconded by Jacobson to continue the meeting to October 7, 2003. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Vice President Trude asked what was happening with the Business Appreciation Golf Outing. Mr. Neumeister explained that two weeks ago we were wondering if this would happen because no one was signing up. Phone calls were made and more people have registered. He felt that next year the outing should not be on a Friday or Monday and it shouldn't be in the Fall. During this year's event the banquet will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and at about 7:00 the Mayor will make a presentation. ~) () C) .--... Special EDA Meeting ( , '\ \ / September 16, 2003 - Minutes Page 4 Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Knight to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tLL · ()h, Vicki V olk City Clerk \ , ) ,. ,", '-)