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CITY of ANDOVER
8 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. · ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 · (612) 755-5100
A.J.VDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
MARCH 18, 1997 - MINUTES
A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on March 18, 1997, 11:12 p.m., at the Oak
View Middle School, 15400 Hanson BoulevardNW, Andover, Minnesota.
Present: Councilmembers Dehn, Knight, Kunza, Orttel
Absent: None
Also present: City Attorney, William G. Hawkins
City Engineer, Scott Erickson
Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg
City Administrator, Richard Fursman
Others
DISCUSS ALTERNATE STREET ALIGNMENT/IP97-2/BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD PHASE
II/CONTINUED
r \ Mr. Erickson reviewed two options for street alignment in Phase II of
V the South Andover Site redevelopment. They are looking at spring
construction of this project. Mayor McKelvey stated he has received a
legitimate interest in the proposed eight-acre parcel fronting on Bunker
Lake Boulevard. The party already has a franchise for Champs.
Council member Orttel felt that a plan is needed for the park before
discussing offers. The Authority should be establishing the types of
operations desired in that location, whether it is retail entertainment,
commercial or industrial uses. He does not want another skid row 30
years down the road. He is also concerned with the use of public funds
and is opposed to subsidizing liquor establishments.
There was some debate about whether Champs is a bar or family
restaurant. Generally the Council wanted to attract a family restaurant
to the City. Councilmember Knight felt some theme should be set for the
area like Coon Rapids has done with attracting businesses involved in
the medical field. He hoped the City would be creative in this area for
recruiting, requirements for the buildings themselves, etc.
Councilmember Dehn favored the proposal of a theater, banquet hall and
bowling alley.
Mr. Fursman stated there are firms that will evaluate this from an
economic development standpoint and layout restrictions and covenants,
possibly a theme, relating to the style of building, types of uses, etc.
," '\ The fund,s generated from Wha,tever 'businesses are, ~stablished in this
~ complex lS not earmarked for the bond debt, so the Clty can afford to be
selective. Those firms are pro-active and will help with a plan. Th8
Authority suggested Mr. Fursman check into what these firms would cost
and what they would do for the City.
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(Discuss Alternate Street Alignment/IP97-2/Bunker Lake Boulevard Phase
II, Con tinued)
The Authority verbally agreed to proceed with Option B, the alignment
which skirts around the existing wetlands and provides approximately an
eight-acre parcel at the corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Jay Street.
MOTION by Dehn, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
Respectfull~b~d'
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Ma ' lla A. Peach
Recording Secretary
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