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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 27, 2000 0 0 ~\U.h Oð ìv't ( ~v Lf-y.-oo 0 CITY of ANDOVER ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JANUARY 27,2000 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on January 27,2000, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Councilmembers Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel; Resident members Bill Hupp (arrived at 7:03 p.m.) and Robert Nowak Absent: Councilmember Julie Johnson Also present: Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard.Fursman Others APPROVAL OF MINUTES 0 September 14, 1999: Correct as written. November 9, 1999.~ Correct a written. December 16, 1999: Correct as written. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the Minutes. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2- Absent (Hupp, Johnson) vote. APPOINT OFFICERS Mayor McKelvey recommended reappointment of the officers: President, Jack McKelvey; Vice President, Ken Orttel; Secretary, Mike Knight; Treasurer, Don Jacobson; Assistant Treasurer, Julie Johnson. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to so move. (Resolution EDAOOl-OO) Motion carried on a 5- Yes, 2-Absent (Hupp, Johnson) vote. (Commissioner Hupp arrived at this time, 7:03 p.m.) 0 CONSIDER REAPPOINTING COMMISSIONER NOWAK Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, reappointing Robert Nowak to the EDA for a two-year term. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, I-Abstain (Nowak), I-Absent (Johnson) vote. / '\ U \~ / , \ Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting \._/ Minutes - January 27, 2000 Page 2 DISCUSS RYAN COMPANIES PROPOSAL -ANDOVER STATION Mr. Carlberg stated the City has received a proposal from Ryan Companies; however, there is little new since the December 16 meeting. It is an update with their grocery retailer. They do not have a commitment from them, as Flemming Companies is having internal issues. Ryan Companies did seek the interest of Lunds, but they are not interested in this site for a grocery store. Ryan Companies is condensing the time frame from five years to three years. They will be providing numbers on one large sale of the land and on individuallot-by-lot sales. They aren't willing to talk about the numbers until they have a commitment from the grocery anchor. He and Mr. Fursman have met with representatives of Ryan Companies and have informed them of the EDA's desire to proceed with this development and the concern with the price of the land. He expected they will have more information for the EDA by the middle of February. In the discussion, EDA members were concerned that nothing has changed. If progress isn't made soon, another development season will be lost. The question is whether to remain with Ryan Companies or to take a different route in developing Andover Station. They also questioned the necessity of having a grocery retailer as an anchor, feeling the construction of the theater and \ upcoming building ofthe banquet facility and sports bar have already "primed the pump". This " / was discussed further at the end of the next item. DISCUSS OTHER ANDOVER STATION DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING OPTIONS Mike Malrooney and Brian Wessel, Advance Resources for Development, Inc., presented a proposal to the EDA for the marketing of Andover Station. Mr. Malrooney stated they have prepared a proposal outlining the scope of services to encourage successful development of Andover Station. One of his concerns is that the party allegedly working on the City's behalf is, at the same time, trying to drive the price of the property down. This provides the City with less capital to encourage future development in the area. He is proposing a different approach. It has been documented that Andover is one of the fastest growing cities in the metropolitan area, and the market is only getting better as time goes on. It is one of the last commercial locations in the urban service area in terms of a nucleus of property to develop. With a right mix of projects in the front end, the residual property becomes more valuable with time. The first stage would consist of the visioning phase, then the marketing phase would bring it to the development community. Mr. Wessel explained his architectural background in both the private and public sectors and his experience as a Community Development Director in the City ofLino Lakes the last few years where a large commercial/community center area is being developed. He advised the visioning phase would consist of three components: the master plan itself, three-dimensional sketches that give a " sense of scale and a feeling for the ultimate development, and the implementation of the design and '- ) development guide. He showed examples of the drawings and sketches done of the Lino Lakes development. The drawings provide a sense of the buildings and street scape and is the basis for the promotional brochure used to market the site. Also the development guidelines need to be ( \ \ l,J U / Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting \, / Minutes - January 27, 2000 - Page 3 (Discuss Other Andover Station Development/Marketing Options, Continued) determined which includes a set of rules that guarantees the level of quality the City desires. This document automatically becomes part ofthe Zoning Ordinance. When asked ifhe thought housing would be a viable use in this development, Mr. Wessel stated the emphasis is on commercial. Housing is something to be considered, but he is not advocating it. Several EDA members indicated they felt the City does not want housing in this particular development. In discussing the time period in which to do the visioning and begin marketing, Mr. Wessel felt the visioning could be done fairly quickly, thinking much of it has already been done. He would work with Staff to pull together those components that have already been done. Mr. Malrooney stated they would be assuming that cost at no expense to the City and then would be reimbursed at the end if they are successful based on the price for which the land is sold. The major difference between Ryan Companies and this approach is that they are trying to drive the price of development up while the current approach appears to be trying to drive the price down. Their approach is to try to bring value to the community. They also have ties to the development community and are not locked into one particular company, and they have already talked with some that may not be currently in this market. Mr. Malrooney stated another major difference is that he lives in the community and is / '\ concerned about the quality of development and what happens here on a long-term basis. There is '---_/ ) an opportunity to have more sit-down restaurants, as this market is vastly underserved. The office market is starting to get caught up. His firm will not construct the buildings. The EDA, Mr. Malrooney and Mr. Wessel discussed development opportunities, potential uses for Andover Station, the advantages of the approach proposed by Advance Resources for Development to market this commercial park, the efforts already made in the visioning process, the need for design standards that are unique enough to stay vibrant for many years and how to proceed from this point. The EDA generally agreed that more needs to be done in the way of determining the character, design and architecture of the project before going to market. They agreed to ask Ryan Companies to submit an acceptable proposal by the middle of February; and if they cannot come up with an acceptable proposal, the EDA would look at other options. In the mean time, Mr. Wessel can work with Staff to pull together all of the visioning information that has already been done. He estimated that could be completed in three weeks.. Mr. Malrooney was also asked to draw up a contract outlining the costs and an estimated time table of their proposal. It was then agreed there should be another EDA meeting the middle of February, but no specific date was set this evening. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - VETERINARY HOSPITAL Mr. Carlberg reviewed the elevation and architectural design of the proposed veterinary hospital to be located south of Commercial Boulevard. The design and colors are similar to those of the office " warehouse buildings being constructed by Bunker, LLC to the east and north of this parcel. The ~-) design appears to fit nicely with the residential area behind this lot. ( '\ () U f- '\ Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting \ - / J Minutes - January 27,2000 Page 4 (Architectural Design - Veterinary Hospital, Continued) The EDA discussed the overall design of the commercial park area, wondering if the same building designs and colors would be monotonous or have a barracks look. They did not have a problem with the rear design of the facility but felt the front should have something unique to add character to it such as gables or false chimneys to break up the roof line. Mr. Carlberg stated they will come back with more detail, including more detail on the entrance, at the next meeting in February. AWARD BID/IP98-11A/JAY STREET LANDSCAPING Mr. Pursman was concerned with the amount ofTIF funds available for the project to be done but felt comfortable with awarding this project. He recommended Quinn Street not be constructed until the land is sold. They would like to get the landscaping done on Jay Street, as that will be the main entrance and focal point. He'd like to leave the remaining money in the TIF fund for possible soils corrections. Mr. Carlberg stated the bid for the landscaping came in high. It does not include lighting. The landscaping on Martin Street probably won't be done now, though there are lights on ." "- that street. , '-_/ The EDA asked when is the appropriate time to do the landscaping, before or after the construction of Bunker, LLC? They also asked for a break down of how much of this project is for Bunker Lake Boulevard and how much is for Jay Street. It was felt that the purchase of Anoka Auto Wrecking is crucial. Mr. Pursman agreed to research those items and also to bring back the original TIF budget and an updated projection of the TIF revenue stream and balance. The EDA then agreed not to act on this item this evening. If time is a problem, an EDA meeting can be called prior to the next City Council meeting. If time is not a factor, the item can be tabled to the next EDA the middle of February. OTHER BUSINESS Award for Engineering/Andover Station - Mr. Carlberg stated the City Engineer will be doing a power point presentation to the City Engineering Association on Andover Station, which has been chosen as the number one engineering project within the State of Minnesota for the redevelopment of that area. A plaque will be presented to the City at the next meeting, and he invited the resident EDA members to attend. Sites for new high school - Mayor McKelvey announced the school district has moved the " -, commercial site in the northwest quadrant of Bunker Lake and Hanson Boulevards to the bottom of (-) their list because of the negative perceptions with the landfill adjacent to it. Mr. Carlberg stated Staff has been looking for other potential sites and has informed the school district of the area between Constance Boulevard and I 57th Avenue along Crosstown Boulevard. There is 74 acres with six to r-\ " , , , . } "_ J f-- \ Regular Economic Development Authority Meeting '--') Minutes - January 27,2000 Page 5 (Other Business - Sites for New High School, Continued) eight houses. The soils are very good. The area is in the 2020 MUSA, though Metropolitan Council approval is still needed to bring sanitary sewer to that area. Mike Malrooney made a proposal that the new high school be located in the City Hall vicinity. The City Hall site and the area to the west to Nightingale would provide sufficient acreage to build the high school, the ball fields in Sunshine Park area are already constructed, the fields and the swimming pool at the middle school are adjacent to the site, and it would mean the elementary, middle school and high school would all be in the same area. The area is also in the urban service area and would not need Metropolitan Council approval. It could mean a significant savings to the school district to construct on this site. With the money from the sale of the City Hall site, the City Hall complex and parks can be relocated elsewhere. The EDA discussed the merits of Mr. Malrooney's proposal as well as another 80-acre site proposed by Councilmember Orttel located on the southern border east of Hanson Boulevard. Mayor McKelvey agreed to bring the two proposals to the school district Staff within the next couple days for their consideration. ., ) Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 6- Yes, I-Absent (Johnson) vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \\,{\~~ ,- Marcella A. Peach Recording Secretary \ \ )