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CITY of ANDOVER
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
MARCH 19, 1996 - MINUTES
A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on March 19, 1996, 8:02 p.m., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Present: Councilmembers Dehn, Jacobson, Knight, Kunza
Absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
City Engineer, Scott Erickson
City Planning Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
ACQUISITION/RELOCATION SPECIALIST CONTRACT
Mr. Fursman asked that the EDA consider contracting with a relocation
specialist because of the complexity of the eminent domain law to help
with the legalities of relocation when dealing with some of the salvage
yards. Anoka County has recommended Conworth, Inc., a firm they have
'\ worked with. Attorney Hawkins stated he did not include a total amount
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comfortable with a not-to-exceed figure of $5,000; and if that is not
adequate, he will come back to the Authority with another request.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Kunza, to authorize the Mayor and
Administrator to sign a contract with Conworth, Inc., from the Economic
Development Authority for relocation consulting, with a cap not to
exceed the cost of $5,000. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Dehn asked if the
cost of condemnation and the costs of relocation and this consultant
would cost more than if the City had negotiated with Mr. Mistelski.
Attorney Hawkins stated based on the requests of Mr. Mistelski, this
procedure will be substantially less costly. Councilmember Dehn felt
that if all costs were added, it would be a toss up. She is opposed to
condemnation, preferring instead that the City negotiate the purchase of
the desired properties. Councilmember Jacobson disagreed, feeling after
all the costs are added, the citizens of Andover will be spending
several hundred dollars less. It is in the best interest of the City of
Andover to pursue this. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, I-No (Dehn) vote.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Knight, to close the EDA meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Ma~ella A. Peach, Recording Secretary·