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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 2, 2001 - \ 0 CJJ-v\Jft cvY U WI J:;tu; /j;(-18--ð , CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 r , FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US '\-) Economic Development Authority Meeting - Tuesday, October 2, 200 I Call to Order - 6:00 PM Approval of Minutes (6/26/01) Discussion Items (Items to be presented at the meeting) 1. Approve Elevation--ID1d Materials - Tanner's Steakhouse . 2. Discuss Development Potential - South of WDE Site . '\ 3. Andover Station Landscape Maintenance ,.-) 4. Other Business Adjournment , ) ü 0 (] CITY of ANDOVER ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 2,2001 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache on October 2,2001, 6:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Councilmembers Ken Orttel, Julie Trude; Resident member Robert Nowak Absent: Councilmembers Don Jacobson and Mike Knight; Resident member Terri Hokanson Also present: Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, John Erar Others APPRO V AL OF MINUTES ( ì \..J June 26,2001: Correct as written. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 3-Absent (Jacobson, Knight, Hokanson) vote. APPROVE ELEVATION AND MATERIALS - TANNER'S STEAKHOUSE Mike Quigley, 116 LLC, reviewed the colored elevations and materials for the construction of Tanner's Steakhouse just west of the theater in Andover Station. The facility will be 7,400 square feet of all brick construction with contrasting burgundy banding on the top of the building. They will start construction this fall, expecting to open in March 2002. He also reviewed the layout of the interior portion of the steakhouse and basement under a portion of the building. The restaurant will seat 260 people. 116 LLC owns Tanner's, but someone will be leasing and operating it. They don't want charitable gambling. Mr. Carlberg explained the original plans called for a greenway or connecting area between the theater and the steakhouse and restaurant buildings. This proposal is to change that and allow traffic between the two buildings. 0 Mr. Quigley explained the intent is to open it up to avoid traffic congestion. The area would be striped to facilitate pedestrian traffic between the buildings. Trees, green areas and fountains will be put in that area; They don't want that area to be a thoroughfare. He also reviewed the proposal for the other building to the south of Tanner's Steakhouse, which was proposed to be a sports bar and arcade. He wasn't sure the arcade will happen. /- '\ I '\ (\.J \.._J " Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting I '. / Minutes - October 2, 2001 Page 2 (Approve Elevation and Materials - Tanner's Steakhouse, Continued) There was considerable discussion with Mr. Quigley on the traffic patterns to ingress and egress the theater and restaurants, debating whether or not there is a need to allow traffic between the buildings. Mr. Carlberg explained there is sufficient parking, and the various entrances and exits from the site should be sufficient. Mr. Erar suggested the traffic patterns in this area be reviewed by a traffic engineer to determine whether or not it is necessary to allow traffic between the two buildings or would it be a potential nuisance. He thought this review could be done at a very nominal cost. Mr. Quigley stated their intent was to use this as a drop-off and pickup point for the theater. He then agreed to the review by the traffic engineer. The EDA generally preferred the green space between the two buildings but would accept the throughway if it is needed from a traffic management standpoint. At the direction of the EDA, Mr. Carlberg stated they will have a traffic engineer look at this and make a recommendation. Also, in the event a traffic engineer advises against the through traffic between the buildings, the EDA agreed with the possibility of providing a pickup and drop-off point for the theater, possibly on the northern end of the greenway between the two buildings. The EDA also agreed with the colored elevations and the building materials. \ Motion by Trude, Seconded by Nowak, approval of the elevations and materials as presented for ,) Tanner's Steakhouse. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Jacobson, Knight, Hokanson) vote. DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL - SOUTH OF WDE SITE Mr. Carlberg reported Staff has been contacted by a large metro commercial developer with an interest in the property south of the landfill to construct three big-box stores. Those stores would include a home improvement store, a department store and a discount store. Each would exceed 100,000 feet. He asked if the EDA is interested in having them come forward to do this. In the past there has been a concern with what happens with these types of businesses if they go under. The developer wants to have some direction before going forward with the time and expense of preparing plans. It sounds like all three facilities are very interested in serving the Andover area. Mr. Carlberg stated he did indicate the restrictions around the landfill and the need to retain the high-density housing area to the west. He also assumed the City would want to retain the area along the landfill for park as has been proposed in the concept plan for the area. He also felt the roads in the area would accommodate the traffic these stores would generate, as Hanson Boulevard could easily be widened to four lanes. Per the agreement on the sale of Andover Station, a grocery store could not be housed on this site, nor would the City look at competing retail establishments. EDA discussion was on the proposal. One concern was the high volume of traffic this would ~,) generate almost 24 hours a day as opposed to just daytime traffic if it is developed as light industrial. Another concern was the appearance, not wanting to see the "Home Depot" look in that area. It was pointed out that it is possible to require exterior materials to meet the EDA's requirements, noting the acceptable materials used for a home improvement store in Tamarack Village. These uses would drastically change that part of town, but the creation of jobs is very important. / '\ ,~ - '\ \ ) l~ '-~ ,-, Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting , ì ) / Minutes - October 2,2001 Page 3 (Discuss Development Potential- South ofWDE Site, Continued) The EDA then agreed to consider the proposal with the understanding that they do not want the box style construction, that that it should blend in. But they also wanted the opinion of the two absent members. Mr. Carlberg stated he would poll those members. Unless they have some objection, he will then ask the developer to submit something so the EDA has a greater understanding of the proposal. ANDOVER STATION LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Mr. Carlberg reviewed the quotes: $1,530 from Bleeker's Nursery for the removal and disposal of weeds and annual flowers in the medians on Bunker Lake Boulevard and to hand rake all annual flower areas; and $648 from Mickman Brothers, Inc., for the winterization of irrigation system on Jay Street, Martin Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard. In addition, the City will need to provide traffic control on Bunker Lake Boulevard during work in the medians at an additional cost of$300 to $400. He will seek other quotes as well. , Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to authorize Staff to go with these quotes unless they can find ~ ) a better price with a reliable vendor. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 3-Absent (Jacobson, Knight, Hokanson) vote. OTHER BUSINESS Sale of Andover Station property - Mr. Carlberg announced he has the signed Development Agreement with United Properties for Andover Station. He asked the EDA to authorize the President to sign the Agreement as presented. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to so move. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 3-Absent (Jacobson, Knight, Hokanson) vote. Business Expo - Mr. Carlberg reminded the EDA of the Business Expo being sponsored by six Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday, October 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. A packet of information is being prepared for Andover, as well as a map showing vacant properties. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 4- Yes, 3-Absent (Jacobson, , Knight, Hokanson) vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. <'-.-J ~~~~ ella A. Peach, Recording Secretary