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MINUTES
A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Committee was called to
order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on August 18, 1993, 7:35 p.m. , at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Member present: Robert Nowak
Members absent: Mike Auger, Larry Dalien, Gregg Kroll, Howard
Neisen, Bill Coleman, Mike Knight, Rebecca Pease
Also present: City Planner, Dave Carlberg
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Because of the low attendance, it was agreed to table the approval of
Minutes to the next meeting.
COMMERCIAL PARK LOT PURCHASE DISCUSSION/AIRCON
Mr. Carlberg explained Jonathan and June Arent of Aircon Electric are
0 interested in purchasing Lot 5, Block 2 in the Commercial Park. It is
1.1 acre in size. For the last three or four lot sales, the City has
sold the lots at $0.55 square foot and waived the lateral and area
charges but required the payment of connection charges. The total cost
would be $26,785 for the lot plus connection charges of $7,410.50 which
includes both sewer and water connections as well as permit fees and
taxes. All remaining area charges would be waived. Earnest money of
$1,000 by the Arents will hold the lot, and the connection charges are
paid at the time of construction.
Jonathan Arent - asked if the sewer and water costs depend on the number
of bathrooms. His operation will just have a men's, women's and shop
bathroom for 15 employees. The operation and building are similar to
Riccar Electric. He has been in business since 1976 and has moved five
times already, presently located in Hugh's Industrial Park. This would
be his final move, and he would like to stay in Andover where he also
lives. Mr. Carlberg explained the sewer and water is based on the
number of commercial SAC units. He didn't expect this business to be a
heavy user.
Mr. Arent - stated it will take a period of time before he can get all
of his plans together. It will be a spring construction project, so he
would like to set the purchase agreement for a later date. He also
wants to make it look nice around the pond and asked about the DNR
regulations. Mayor McKelvey understood the area can be trimmed up to
C) within six feet of the pond, but there has to be at least six feet of
natural vegetation around it. Mr. Carlberg thought the purchase
agreement can be set to finalize in January, February or March.
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(Commercial Park Lot Purchase Discussion/Aircon, Continued)
Mr. Arent - stated a March 1, 1994, closing would be preferable. By
then he will be better prepared on the building. He was agreeable to
the $1,000 earnest money. Mr. Carlberg stated he will check with the
attorney on the closing.
Mr. Arent - also explained his business is an electrical contractor for
commercial and residential. Fifteen of his employees are service
oriented working in the field, and there is one secretary in the
building. Two employees are Andover residents. He generally encourages
his employees to live next to the projects so they don't have to drive
as far. Most of his projects are outside of Andover.
MOTION by Nowak, Seconded by McKelvey, to recommend to the City Council
the sale of the land, Lot 5, Block 2, Commercial Park, based on $0.55
square foot at $26,785 and looking at a purchase agreement close date on
March 1, 1994, and payment of the connection charges around $7,400 at
the time of construction. Motion carried on a 2-Yes (McKelvey, Nowak) ,
7-Absent (Auger, Dalien, Kroll, Neisen, Coleman, Knight, Pease) vote.
This recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council at their
'\ September 7, 1993, meeting.
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ANOKA ELECTRIC HEADQUARTERS AND SERVICE AREA
Mr. Carlberg reported Anoka Electric Cooperative is looking for about 40
to 50 acres for a new headquarters and service area for 1996. The
building itself is proposed to be 132,000 square feet at $7.8 million
with $1.5 million site improvements. Andover has proposed developing
a Tax Increment Financing District on the site just south of the
landfill. Mayor McKelvey stated the City has already submitted a
proposal and is talking with the Attorney about establishing that TIF
district.
No action was taken by the Committee at this time.
MOTION by Nowak to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
RespectfullY~itted~
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