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Home My WebLink AboutNovember 9, 1999 0 0 ~ CITY of ANDOVER ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 1999 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on November 9, 1999,6:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Councilmembers Don Jacobson, Julie Johnson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel; Resident members Bill Hupp and Robert Nowak Absent: None Also present: City Engineer, Scott Erickson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others 0 DISCUSS ARCHITECTURE OF BUILDINGS/116, LLC Mr. Carlberg reviewed the latest elevations and site plans of the restaurant buildings, banquet hall and office/warehouse buildings. The last time this was discussed, the EDA had recommended some architectural changes so the buildings would be unique. Some changes have been proposed by 116, LLC for the restaurant buildings and banquet hall. The height of the ceiling in the banquet hall was raised. There will have to be some control of people going in and out of the· banquet hall into the courtyard, especially if liquor will be allowed in that area. No changes have been made in the office/warehouse buildings. He asked if the EDA supported the concept before giving final approval. The EDA felt the rooflines of the restaurants and banquet hall were nondescript, that those buildings appear to be boxy, that there may not be enough windows in the restaurant buildings but that the front of the banquet hall faces the courtyard and may not be very visible from the street. After further discussion, there was agreement that the developer should be asked to look again at the roof lines of the buildings, that there be more creativity in the style and curvature and the use of materials and that examples of other developments discussed early in this process should be provided for the developer. Mr. Carlberg stated he will bring these comments back to the developer for their consideration. C) DISCUSS WDE PARK DEVELOPMENT Mr. Carlberg reviewed the latest design ofthe park complex located south ófthe WOE site. In May the EDA agreed that only two ballfields should be developed; however, the Park and Recreation Commission has requested the EDA to reconsider four ballfields instead of two. The plan before ü U 'ì Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting J Minutes - November 9, 1999 Page 2 (Discuss WDE Park Development, Continued) the Authority includes four baseball ballfields within the 200-foot buffer from the landfill, concession stand, the sliding hill, a skateboard area, a play area, a batting cage and two ice skating rinks. The parking needs to be more thought out, as the proposal right now is to have a common parking area along the ballfields with the adjacent businesses. The EDA was concerned with the lack of parking and did not feel a common parking area would work. There was some discussion on providing dual-use recreational areas for both summer and winter activities such as a trail for skateboarding or mountain bikes around the sliding hill. Some hoped a park-and-ride facility would be provided in this development. If, however, a park-and-ride area can be provided in conjunction with the county and the City of Coon Rapids, it would not be needed at this location. Staff was asked to research that possibility further. Park and Recreation Commission Chairperson Dave Blackstad explained there are no baseball fields in the City. Four fields are needed to hold tournaments. The skateboard area is for level 1. Anything more difficult will impact the City's liability. Icing the ball fields in the winter for skating will kill the grass. Councilmember Knight suggested the Park Commission consider a dome similar ", to the one in St. Paul. That facility is very successful and is used for a variety of activities. ) Mr. Carlberg suggested some activities in the park area can be shifted or changed to provide parking along Hanson Boulevard for both a park-and-ride and for users of the ballfields. If that can be done and still retain the four ballfields, he asked if the EDA would be agreeable. The EDA agreed to have the Staff look at the layout again in an attempt to accommodate the four fields and additional parking. Mr. Erickson thought the ponding could be minimized somewhat. DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION DEVELOPMENT Mr. Carlberg explained Staff met with Ryan Companies on November 3 to discuss the layout and phasing of the Andover Station development. He also noted the November 8 letter from Ryan Companies which outlined their proposal to develop the property over a five-year time frame. The City has talked about selling the property at $4 per square foot for the grocery retail based on land values and $2 per square foot on average for the entire site. Ryan Companies is proposing a much lower price on the west end to "prime the pump" and create the market for the rest of the users. Mr. Carlberg noted the proposal no longer embraces the town center concept. Also, Quinn Street is shown further to the east and encroaches into the wetland, which may mean the area along Bunker Lake Boulevard will be needed for mitigation. Comments from the EDA were disappointment that there may be little to no construction on the site next year based on this schedule, that not paying for outlots makes the price per lot even less, that ,/ '\ it is bothersome that the City would not be competitive with other commercial markets in the \) community, that the EDA will want some controls over architecture and the thought that $4 per square foot is inexpensive for this area. It was suggested that Staff consult with Mike Malrooney on the proposal made by Ryan Companies and report back to the Authority. .- '\ c) '--,) \ Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - November 9, 1999 Page 3 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #4/IP97-2/ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PARK (PHASE II) Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Change Order as presented. (Resolution EDA R006-99) Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE: FINAL PAYMENT/IP97-2/ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PARK (pHASE II); PLANS AND SPECSIMARTIN STREET/IP99-17; PLANS AND SPECS/JAY STREET LANDSCAPING/IP98-11A; FINAL PAYMENT/JAY STREET/IP98-11; CHANGE ORDER #1 AND COMPENSATING CHANGE ORDER/JAY STREET/IP98-11 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve Items 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the affirmative. (Resolution EDA R007-99 approving final paymentllP97-2/Andover Commercial Park {Phase II}; EDA R008-99 approving plans and specslMartin StreetlIP99-17; EDA R009-99 approving plans & specs/Jay Street landscaping/IP98-11A; approving final payment/Jay StreetlIP98-11; EDA R010-99 approving final payment/Jay StreetllP99-11; and EDA R011-99 approving Change Order #1 and Compensating Change Order/Jay Street/IP98-11) Motion carried unanimously. , , , OTHER BUSINESS Sonterre property - CouncilmemberOrttel suggested the EDA decide on a selling price for the property based on market value. It is a valuable piece which is visible from Bunker Lake Boulevard. No action was taken this evening. Railway stations - Mr. Hupp asked if the EDA should be involved in promoting the location of the train station. He felt it would be advantageous to Andover to have that station located in Coon Rapids behind the Home Depot. Mayor McKelvey wasn't sure the station would be of any benefit to Andover. He thought the county is leaning toward the Coon Rapids location. No action was taken this evening. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, " ~~C; ~cL- "- Marcèlla A. Peach Recording Secretary