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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - December 20, 20221685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING December 20, 2022 6:00 p.m. Conference Room A and B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (October 18, 2022 Regular) 3. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal) 4. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Discussion (Verbal) 5. Andover Home Improvement Program Discussion 6. Commercial Updates 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment LC I T Y - "^ 6 NbD "VE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Economic Development Authority CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator FROM: Michelle Harmer, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: December 20, 2022 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: October 18, 2022 Regular DISCUSSION The minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner Deputy City Clerk Attach: Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 ANDOVER ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING— OCTOBER 18, 2022 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Sheri Bukkila October 18, 2022, 6:05 p.m., at the Andover City' Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OFMINUTES August 16, 2022, Motion by Barthel, ayes and 2 absent ( Mr. Janish reviewed the EI 2543 & 2621Bunker Lake Staff is nlamnn¢-for demo: Mr. Janish stated there may be Mueller asked how many unit< Jamie Barthel, Ted Valerie Holthus EDA Executive Community De by to and Greg Mueller Kafer , Jim Dickinson it Director, Joe the minutes as written. Motion carried 5 ,d properties. He indicated the asbestos has been removed from rrd. The Fire Department will conduct training at the buildings. the two buildings by the end of the year. it increase for EDA owned properties July 2023. Commissioner occupied. Mr. Janish answered currently 14 units are occupied. COMMERCIAL PROJECT ACTIVITY Mr. Janish updated on the following: Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in this area comes and goes. A 10 -acre property east of the park has been on the market and City Council reviewed with the landowner desired roadway connections through the parcel at a past work session. The property has been purchased 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — October 18, 2022 Page 2 by the owners of Best Outdoor Services which currently owns a lot nearby. In time they would like to expand to this location but for now they are aware that the property is currently zoned residential and would have to follow a process for any type of expansion. Staff met with the owners, and they "bounced" some ideas off of staff. They are looking at ways to allow for outside storage, continue to rent out the home and not have to build the roadway. Their current plans are to continue to rent out the home. Recently there have been some code compliance issues on the property. ABC Mini-Storag&T-Squared (self -storage), 13624 Hanson Boulevard — Work is occurring on the site. Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to locate to in Andover. TCF Site — At this time the city is in receipt of two conditional use permit applications related to having a drive through at this location. The current owner is looking at having two separate buildings with their own drive through. Andover Crossings, 7h Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — The development is under construction. Utilities will be going in next week. Taco Bell, 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard— City staff has completed a Commercial Site Plan (CSP) review for a Taco Bell. The drive through has also received a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Taco Bell has picked up their building permit. They plan to open in the spring of 2023. Westgate Senior Living, 7"' Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — This is under construction. The concrete flooring is complete. Aurora Vista, 71h Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard —This is under construction. Holasek Property — Andover City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, City Zoning Code Amendment and rezoning of the parcel on August 4, 2022. The applicants will still need to pursue a Planned Unit Development (PUD), Preliminary and Final Plat for the property. The applicants have asked the City to delay action on the official adoption of the Comprehensive Plan as they continue to evaluate the current market conditions. Housing—Developers are looking for additional land for future developments. Several developers are trying to keep an inventory of lots but are having difficulty in finding locations. In 2021 there were 140 new housing starts. So far this year we have had 87 permits issued for new housing, 1 apartment (150 units) and an assisted living facility (32 units). Fields of Winslow Cove — The wear course is expected to be installed and followed up with private utilities in the next few weeks. Anoka County Sheriffs Office, 13301 Hanson Boulevard — Staff was made aware the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — October 18, 2022 Page 3 construction is complete and are waiting for some of the grass to germinate prior to inspections. Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - This is currently in review for the Commercial Site Plan (CSP), City Council approved a request for a fuel tank to be on the property on August 16, 2022. They are planning for spring construction. Beberg Landscaping, 13535 Grouse Street— The property is listed for sale as the owner has closed the business. Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and Anoka County. DSTI Site — Staff has met with one developer that would like to construct multi -use on the property. Commercial and a 100 -unit apartment building. Another developer contacted staff regarding detached townhomes on the property. Mr. Janish indicated housing on the property would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment. Mr. Dickinson stated housing on the property could cause issues for the sewer line. The consensus of the EDA, they are not in favor of housing on the parcel. EDA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND & TAX INCREMENT PROJECTS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND (UPDATE) Mr. Dickinson indicated the Home Improvement Program has been identified in the budget. Mr. Dickinson reviewed the TIF Project Accounts. Indicating the cash flow is used for acquisition of properties in the redevelopment area. Mr. Dickinson stated TE Connectivity will be closing operations in Andover within 18 — 24 months. Their operations are moving out of state. APPROVE LMCIT LIABILITY COVERAGE Mr. Dickinson stated it is his recommendation to continue with past practices, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion by Butler, Seconded by Mueller, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion carried 5 ayes and 2 absent (Holthus and Kafer). OTHER BUSINESS There was none. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — October 18, 2022 Page 4 2 ADJOURNMENT 4 Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting 5 adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary 10 (K) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: President and Commissioners CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development Director 7�9 SUBJECT: Andover Home Improvement Program Discussion DATE: December 20, 2020 INTRODUCTION During the May 19, 2020 EDA meeting, June 16, 2020, February 16, 2021, April 20, 2021, June 15, 2021 July 20, 2021, and June 21, 2022 members discussed the possibility of a Residential hnprovement Loan/Grant Program. EDA members reviewed the Home for Generations II, and Front Door Program offered by the City of Coon Rapids. Direction provided by the EDA was to develop a smaller version of a Front Door Program that Coon Rapids provides. Currently for 2023, the program will have $50,000. Staff Advertisement Plan: • Spring 2023 Newsletter • Social Media • Potential for direct marketing Highlights of the Program: • The project cost would have to be between $2,000 to $20,000. With the property owner paying 75% of costs and the grant covering 25%. • Depending on program funding, income limits may be needed. • Qualifying properties would be owner occupied. • The EDA majority prefers "Andover Home Improvement Program". • Removal of landscape consultation, typically nurseries will provide this information. Eligibility Requirements 1 to 4 unit buildings, owner -occupied, single family, townhome, twin home, condo. Homestead status with Anoka County Property Records. • Current on Anoka County property taxes. • Property value is less than $293,000 based on Anoka County estimated property value. • Projects must include at least one item from the Beautification Project list. • Projects must be visible from the street in front of the house. • None of these exterior projects are covered, or will be covered, by an insurance claim. • Work cannot begin until the required paperwork has been submitted to the City and a Grant Award Certificate has been provided to the homeowner. Beautification Projects (25% grant) • Front door, storm door, and/or garage door • Sidelight windows by front door • Columns at front door • Covered front porch • Brick stone, or shakes • Alter roofline on front of house • Permanent landscaping (includes tree trimming, removal and replacement of overgrown and/or dead items, planting new trees, shrubs, plants and/or flowers) $250 minimum. • Driveway, sidewalk (repair or replace) • Window boxes, shutters (add or replace) • Screening of utility boxes and/or garbage and recycling cans • Fence (add, repair, or replace) Basic Projects (25% grant) • Roof • Siding • Painting • Soffit • Facia • Trim • Gutters • Windows • Chimney repair, tuck -pointing, repointing • Deck - front or side yard - visible from front of house (repair or replace) • Porch - front or side yard - visible from front of house (repair or replace) • Retaining wall (repair or replace) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: President and Commissioners CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Direct FROM: Joe Janish, Community Development ' for SUBJECT: Review Commercial Project Activity DATE: December 20, 2022 Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting. ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PROJECTS • Clock Tower Commons —The final building pad location interest is relatively low at this point. Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Interest in this area comes and goes. A 10 acre property east of the park had been on the market and City Council reviewed with the landowner desired roadway connections through the parcel at a past work session. The property has been purchased by the owners of Best Outdoor Services which currently owns a lot nearby. In time they would like to expand to this location but for now they are aware that the property is currently zoned residential and would have to follow a process for any type of expansion. Staff met with the new owners and they "bounced" some ideas off of staff. They are looking at ways to allow for outside storage, continue to rent out the home and not have to build the roadway. Their current plans are to continue to rent out the home. • ABC Mini-Storage/T-Squared (self -storage) —City Council approved a CUP for additional Mini - storage on a portion of this lot. They will not be getting the slab placed on the second building this year. They do have an construction crew to start erecting the east building. • Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to locate in Andover. • TCF Site —At this time the city is in receipt of two conditional use permit applications related to having a drive through at this location. The current owner is looking at having two separate buildings with their own pick up windows. HJ development is waiting on the second site to "catch up" to the first and will process both applications with the City Council at a future meeting date. • Taco Bell (Andover Crossings) — City staff has completed a Commercial Site Plan (CSP) for a Taco Bell. The drive through has also received a Conditional Use Permit. The building permit has been issued. They have placed the interior slab of the building. This is a panelized building and will not be showing up until February of 2023. • Westgate Senior Living (Andover Crossings) — Framing inspection has been completed on the west wing of the building. They will be insulating and starting with sheetrock. • Aurora Vista (Andover Crossings) — Framing is on-going, roof trusses are being installed. Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Andover City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, City Zoning Code Amendment and rezoning of the parcel on August 4, 2022. The applicants will still need to pursue a Planned Unit Development (PUD); Preliminary and Final Plat for the property. The applicants had originally asked the City to delay action on the official adoption of the Comprehensive Plan as they continue to evaluate the current market conditions. This item is on the consent agenda for the City Council on December 20, 2022. • Housing — Developers are looking for additional land for future developments. Several developers are trying to keep an inventory of lots, but are having difficulty in finding locations. In 2021 we had 140 new housing starts. So far this year we have had 88 permits issued for new housing, 1 apartment (150 units), and an assisted living facility (32 units). • Fields of Winslow Cove —Staff is currently reviewing a final plat for Fields of Winslow Cove 2' addition with 36 lots on the West side of Prairie Road. • Legacy at Petersen Farms — City Council will consider the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow for Phase 3 (33 lots) and adjustments to the Master Plan at their December 20, 2022 meeting. • Sheriffs Office — The City of Andover has received a Commercial Site Plan (CSP) for an expansion of parking at the property. Staff was made aware the construction is complete, staff conducted an inspection of the project and found it was completed according to the drawings. • Anoka County 911 and Radio Building — City Council approved a request for a fuel tank to be on the property on August 16, 2022. The building plans have been reviewed and the Building Department is awaiting comments from the architects. • Beberg Landscaping — The property is listed for sale as the owner has closed the business. Staff has not heard as of yet if the property has sold. • Overall marketing - City Staff continue to work with parties interested in investing in Andover and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with the Anoka County Regional Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and Anoka County. ACRED is developing two programs with intentions to have them available in early 2023. One program is expected to allow communities, and land owners to obtain a grant to assist with obtaining "shovel ready" status. The other would allow for communities, and land owners to assist with preparing their property for market or assist a project to move forward.