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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 20, 1998 C) l) ') CITY of ANDOVER '-.--./ Economic Development Authority Meeting - Tuesday, October 20, 1998 agenda Call to Order- 7:00 PM Approval of Minutes minutes Discussion Items 1. Name Commercial Park commpark 2. Moving Expenses/Charles Mistelske/Commercial Auto moving 3. Other Business '. Adjournment \. ) '¡ \..J (\ ( ~ '--,/ '--.J 0 CITY of ANDOVER ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 20, 1998- MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on October 20, 1998, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Councilmembers Bonnie Dehn (arrived at 7:03 p.m.), John Kunza; Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Resident member Bill Hupp (arrived at 7:06 p.m.) Absent: Resident member Robert Nowak Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins City Engineer, Scott Erickson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg City Administrator, Richard Fursman Others 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 6, 1998: Correct as written. Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Knight, to approve. Motion carried on a4-Yes, 3-Absent(Dehn, Hupp, Nowak) vote. NAME COMJt,fERCIAL PARK (Councilmember Dehn arrived at 7:03 p.m.) (Mr. Hupp arrived at 7:06 p.m.) The Authority reviewed the list of names submitted to name the Commercial Park south of Bunker Lake Boulevard. After some discussion, the consensus was to name the commercial park "Andover Station". Motion by Knight, Seconded by Dehn, to select the choice of "Andover Station". Motion carried on a 6- Yes, I-Absent (Nowak) vote. Mr. Carlberg announced the entry was submitted by Carol Windschitl, who will receive $100 for the () winning entry. She will also be invited to assist the EDA in the ribbon cutting ceremony which is expected to take place in the spring. ~J (J , Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting \ Minutes - October 20, J 998 , ) Page 2 MOVING EXPENSES/CHARLES MISTELSKE/COMMERCIAL AUTO wfr. Fursman asked the EDA to consider allocating an additional payment to Charles Mistelske for additional work done at the Commercial Auto site. A considerable amount of work has been done on the site since this was last discussed with the EDA. According to the firm hired to estimate the moving expenses for the relocation of Commercial Auto Parts, of the total cost of $558,700, only $118,700 remains to be allocated. He met with Mr. Mistelske today, who agreed to receive half of the $118,700 now and then come back to the next EDA meeting on November 4 for the remaining amount. He also showed a video of the site as of October 19. Mr. Mistelske has indicated he has removed a number of vehicles today. There is some material left in the building, but that will be look at by the individual who is taking the building. The removal of that building should begin tomorrow. Charles Mistelske - stated he will have all of his items off the site within two weeks. Council member Orttel asked about proof that those expenses have been incurred. Attorney Hawkins stated the EDA is obligated to pay the low bid of$558,700 from an independent moving agency for the relocation of the business. If the landowner is moving the business himself, I he is entitled to receive those funds. There is no way to provide receipts of everything in a self-move. '- ~ / If there is an issue, it is whether some items were moved or disposed of. Mr. Fursman stated that issue should be considered at the next meeting before the final payment is made. He also noted that at that meeting Mr. Mistelske intends to bring up additional expenses he has incurred related to the move that were not included in the original estimate such as re-advertising in the yellow pages, printing of new checks, establishing a new bank account, etc. These items are covered under the Unifoml Act for Relocation. Documentation to prove those expenses will be needed, though none of the items are extremely expensive. Mr. Fursman stated an issue has come up regarding the concrete bridge beams Mr. Mistelske purchased, expecting to use them to fence his property. Originally Mr. Mistelske stated he did not want to move them. Public Works has indicated they could use them. Since then, Mr. Mistelske has indicated he wants to move those beams to his new property to use as fencing. These were not included in the relocation expenses, nor does he know if they would qualifY. It would cost about $8,000 to move those beams. Motioll by Orttel, Seconded by Kunza, that the EDA authorize payment of $59,350 to Charles Mistelske for relocation expenses. DISCUSSION: Attorney Hawkins noted the last portion of the relocation expenses have an attorney's lien attached to it, which amounts to about $10,000. Mr. Fursman also stated that they will have the final costs and justification for the additional expenses to close this out. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, I-Absent (Nowak) vote. \, , / U CJ I Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting ) ~Minutes - October 20, 1998 Page 3 OTHER BUSINESS Schedule work session - The Authority agreed to set a work session for November 10, 7 o'clock to discuss the development of Andover Station, including the cost per square foot that will be charged to developers. The EDA suggested either asking a commercial realtor to attend the meeting or have Staff discuss some of these items with some commercial relators prior to the meeting. It was also suggested that Staff research what other cities have done with their commercial and industrial parks. Mr. Carlberg stated they can have those comparables available for the work session. They will also contact some real estate people and have some appraisals available. Motion by Kunza, Seconded by Dehn, to adjourn. Motion calTied on a 6- Yes, I-Absent (Nowak) vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. , ) Respectfully submitted, ~~k~L Mar2ella A. Peach Recording Secretary /