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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 16, 1999 0 0 0 CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.w. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING - DECEMBER 16, 1999 11f1NUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on December 16, 1999,7:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover,· Minnesota. EDA members present: Councilmembers Don Jacobson, Julie Johnson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, and Resident members Bob Nowak and Bill Hupp Councilmembers absent: None Also present: City Administrator, Richard Fursman . Community Development Director, David Carlberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES r -" Mr. Carlberg stated that the EDA was supposed to approve the minutes of the November 9, 1999 U EDA meeting, but these minutes were not included in the packet. Therefore, no minutes were approved. DISCUSS RYAN COMPANIES PROPOSAL-ANDOVER STATION Mr. Carlberg reported that he did not have a proposal from Ryan Companies to present to the EDA this evening, but staff met with Ryan Companies on December 1 and asked them to tighten the numbers that were presented on November 9. Staff asked them to go back and look at the costs that the City would be paying in the development of the property and add those numbers into the square foot cost of the development. He also requested that Ryan Companies determine what type of building they would propose so that could be added into the cost as well. Mr. Carlberg also asked Ryan Companies to reconsider the time frame that they had proposed and they have shortened the time frame to a three-year proposal. Councilmember Knight stated that he was still not satisfied with the timetable and believed it was still too lengthy. Mr. Carlberg stated that there should be some sort of resolution on this proposal in January, so the EDA will know for sure what the time table is and whether or not is . acceptable. Resident member Hupp asked if there were ·any other leads for the property. Mr. Fursman said that they have not actually marketed the property, but this could be done. 0 Councilmember Jacobson said that Ryan Companies knows that the EDA was not satisfied with the original proposal, so they have a chance to submit a new proposal. 0 0 Special Andover EDA ¡\'Ieeting Minutes - December 16, 1999 / " Page 2 \ . . ) Councilmember Knight asked if the grocery retailer is the same chain that the EDA originally talked about a year ago. Mr. Carlberg confirmed that it was. Councilmember Orttel suggested that the meeting in January be made as early as possible, and Councilmember Knight inquired as to where this project is on Ryan Companies list of projects to do in the future. APPROVE 116, LLC RESTAURANT/BANQUET HALL PLANS/ELEVATIONS Mike Quigley and Norm Wells were present from 116, LLC to disc~ss the revised elevations and architectural drawings of the development that reflect what the EDA previously requested. Mr. Wells briefly reviewed the drawings and described the elements of the site plan. Resident member Hupp asked if the entrances on Martin Street lined up with the proposed entrances on the Ryan Companies' plan. Mr. Wells stated that they were still waiting for more input. Mr. Carlberg stated that the north entrance was the most important, and Ryan Companies has been told to design their project according to the location of the south entrance on 116's proposal. Mr. Wells pointed out that they have created pedestrian links and landscaped areas that will 0 control the speed of traffic through the development. Resident member Nowak asked if there was going to be a fountain incorporated into the development and Mr. Wells said that there would be a cascading water feature near the banquet hall. Mr. Wells explained the canopy concept for the development and said that originally they had thought that the steakhouse, sports bar and banquet hall would be linked as one facility. They have pulled out the banquet facility and added a canopy to the banquet hall for social events. Councilmember Orttel asked what the form of ownership was for the project. Mr. Carlberg explained that it is essentially three parcels with joint parking. Councilmember Orttel stated his concern about the sale of the property, and asked if all the buildings will be sold at once. Mr. Wells clarified that it has been determined that the 10 buildings will have one address and suite numbers. He is yet unsure if they will be condominiumized, but the entire parcel will be operated by an association. Creating the lots for sale would be done through a platting process. Councilmember Knight inquired as to whether fast food franchises would be allowed in the development. Mr. Wells said that there would be no fast food restaurants in the development. Mr. Carlberg confirmed that the EDA sold this property contingent upon the proposed uses. Councilmember Johnson asked about the parking and said she was concerned that there might not be enough. Mr. Wells stated that there were more parking stalls on site than were required by City ordinances. C.J Councilmember Knight asked if they would market the banquet hall for business or social events. Mr. Wells said that they would market the facility for both types of events. Special Andover EDA Qeting 0 Afinutes - December 16, 1999 ., Page 3 .' , ) ~ Councilmember Don Jacobson asked if they went to 12 or 14-foot ceilings and Mr. Wells clarified that they were using IS-foot ceilings. Mr. Wells also presented the building elevations for the development. He explained the enhanced entrances on the buildings, the dumpster enclosures, extended walls, columns, and the effice used as a building material. Councilmember Knight asked if the sports bar/arcade building was going to be an open building without inside walls. Mr. Wells said that there would be two major walls-one separating the restaurant and the arcade, and one separating the golf game area and the Nascar area. The bar would be in the center of the building. Resident member Nowak asked ifthere would be a problem with kids going into the bar and Councilmember Orttel inquired about whether or not the games would be for kids. Mr. Wells clarified that there would be checkpoints so kids cannot go into the bar, and the games would be adult.oriented. Mr. Wells explained that kids 12 or 14 could play the golf games. Resident member Nowak commented that the east wall was kind of plain, and Mr. Carlberg suggested that they could use some sort of effice treatment on this side with the design concept of the window treatments, and Mr. Wells concurred. ,- \ \.._j Councilmember Knight also commented that the flat roof was a bit of a concern. Councilmember Jacobson remarked that the elevations were a significant improvement over the first elevations. Mr. Wells told the EDA that there will be some potential for an outdoor courtyard/dining area in the development and the buildings will match the theater. Motion by Councilmember Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve the plans and elevations with the requirement that the east side of the building be enhanced through some kind of architectural treatment. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Fursman discussed the 2000 Economic Development Authority Fund Budget. He remarked that it was nearly identical to the 1999 budget. He explained that the EDA is funded through TIF districts, interest on holdings and the sales of commercial property, ~d he explained the expenditures. Councilmember Jacobson commented that if the EDA decides not to go with the Ryan proposal, this budget could be thrown off. Mr. Fursman suggested that they could pay a contracted C~) economic development specialist as they perform. '-' Motion by Councilmember Knight, seconded by Councilmember Johnson to approve the resolution adopting the Economic Development Authority Fund 2000 Budget. Councilmember 0 0 Special Andover EDA Afeeting Minutes - December 16, 1999 , , Page 4 / ( ) / Jacobson asked for a clarification on the 400 object codes of the budget. Mr. Fursman explained that anytime that the EDA shares staff, they put money for continuing education into this budget, which is proportional to the salaries. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Orttel to adjourn, the motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lori Thomsen, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. , '. '--- / - .. ( i ~