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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - January 16, 2024AC I T Y 0 F NDOVE ,N-- A 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING January 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. Conference Room A and B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (December 19, 2023 Regular) 3. Organizational Items 4. Redevelopment Updates (Verbal) 5. Commercial Updates 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment L C I T Y •NNDOVEA II 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 Hartner, City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: January 16, 2024 INTRODUCTION The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: December 19, 2023 Regular DISCUSSION The minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITYMEETING— DECEMBER 19, 2023 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Sheri Bukkila December 19, 2023, 6:01 p.m., at the Andover City Ha11,1685 Crosstown Boulevard - NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 21, 2023, November 21, 2023, Motion by Nelson, ayes and 1 absent ( OF Jamie Barthel, Ted Randy Nelson, Kari None EDA Executive Jim 6:07 p.m.), Rick Engelhardt, , Joe Janish the minutes as written. Motion carried 6 'MENT (ACRED) MEMORANDUM Mr. Janish reviewed in 2017 Anoka County, Connexus Energy and Metro North Chamber of Commerce along with Anoka County communities worked with Ady Advantage to develop an economic development road map. This process has become known as the Anoka County Regional Economic Developxent Initiative (ACRED). Mr. Janish stated since that time Anoka County created a position that works to implement economic development initiatives within the County. Mr. Janish indicated the agreement would extend and amend the current MOU for one year to carry out two studies, a county -wide housing study and updated strategic plan. Once these are completed the partnership will have a discussion on what a longer-term MOU would look like. Motion by Kafer, Seconded by Nelson, to approve the Anoka County Economic Development (ACRED) MOU one-year extension. Motion carried unanimously. 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 — December 19, 2023 Page 2 ANDOVER HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM UPDATE Mr. Janish stated the program is winding down for the year. He indicated they are set up to provide program information at the North Suburban Home Show in March. Mr. Janish stated according to Anoka County the home values in Andover have increased by 2.04%. Staff is suggesting establishing next year's qualifying home value at $299,000 versus the $293,000 for this year. Commissioner Butler suggested increasing the value to $300,000. President Bukkila stated she would prefer keeping the amount at $299,000. Mr. Janish indicated the way the program is written the EDA does have the ability to change the qualifying home value at any time. Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Mueller to approve the qualifying home value at $299,000 for the Andover Home Improvement Grant Program. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL ABATEMENT AT 2513 & 2511 BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD Mr. Janish stated the properties owned by the City, located at 2513 and 2511 Bunker Lake Boulevard, are vacant and the testing is complete related to asbestos. Asbestos was found in the ceiling and some flooring material. In order for Andover Fire and/or the Sheriff's Office to train in the building or even prior to demolition the asbestos needs to be removed. Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Butler approving the quotes and awarding the project to Envirobate. Motion carried unanimously. COMMERCIAL PROJECT ACTIVITY Mr. Janish updated on the following: Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street — Staff have met with the owner/developer who is working on plans to build on the final pad. Costs came back higher than expected as they looked at construction costs and are currently re-evaluating the building. The developer is aware and plans to have a clock on the building. Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Staff continues to have discussions with business owners in the area on expansion. However, they tend to not carry through on the expansion due to costs associated with sprinklers, septic systems, etc. The State Fire Marshal has changed the fire suppression requirement, which now can be powered by a well. ABC Mini-StorageIT-Squared (self -storage), 13624 Hanson Boulevard — They have received their certificate of occupancy, and the City has a $51,000 escrow to complete improvements on the property. They can now start renting out some units. 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 — December 19, 2023 Page 3 Restaurants/Fast Food — Currently staff is. aware of companies continuing to look for land to locate to in Andover. TCF Site — The applicant has been notified that the approved CUP may expire in early 2024 with lack of progress. The applicant would like to extend the CUPs for one year. The delay in construction is due to interest rates and finance costs. Aurora Vista, 71 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — The property has 35 units rented out of the 150 available. Rents range from $1,325 to $2,255. Andover Crossings, 716 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard — Staff has met with a convenience store looking at a 2 -acre parcel. Their desire is to have a convenience store with fuel and also a carwash. The convenience store and fuel will require a CUP and the carwash is not currently allowed within the zoning district. It sounds as though they plan to request a code amendment to allow for the carwash if the City Council agrees. Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Andover City Council will review a Comprehensive Plan amendment, City Zoning Code amendment and rezoning of the parcel on November 21, 2023. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 14, 2023 and provided a recommendation of approval. City Council tabled action for up to 60 days to allow for the applicant to provide additional information on the project related to screening and elevations of the structures. Mr. Janish indicated the applicant has submitted a Commercial Site Plan and PUD application. The site plan includes a 176 unit building for memory care, assisted living and independent living. 32 Brownstone units and 9 cottages. The site will also have up to a 10,000 square foot commercial building on 1.5 acres. The development is all senior living, 55 and older. Mr. Janish reviewed the site plan. The EDA discussed the layout of the development and the exterior look of the buildings. Mr. Dickinson reviewed comments from the EDA: • The development layout is an improvement. • Structure is a positive. • Color palette needs to be addressed. Housing — Currently 62 permits have been issued for single-family homes/townhomes. Fields of Winslow Cove — City Council has approved the Final Plat for Fields of Winslow Cove 2nd Addition with 36 lots on the west side of Prairie Road. The developer has provided a final plat for Fields of Winslow Cove Yd Addition application with another 109 lots. Legacy at Petersen Farms — The final plat was recently released for recording purposes. Staff is currently reviewing a Legacy at Petersen Farms 2" d Addition, which would eliminate the Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — December 19, 2023 Page 4 1 permanent cul-de-sac, temporary cul-de-sac and two emergency accesses by creating a "loop" 2 roadway. 3 4 Legacy Christian Academy — Interior framing is taking place, with HVAC and plumbing doing 5 rough ins. They are working on sheetrock on the second and third floor. 6 7 Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - Sheetrock is taking place on the interior. 8 9 Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard — Building plan review is occurring at 10 this time, the Building Department needs one more item and then it is ready to issue. 11 12 Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Boulevard — The final inspection has occurred, and 13 a couple corrections are needed. 14 15 Andover Christian Church, 16045 Nightingale Street — Exterior work is taking place, with 16 framing on the interior. 17 18 L&W Supply, 13586 Thrush Street — Has attempted to submit a Commercial Site Plan and two 19 variance requests but all items have been found incomplete. The intention is to create a three - 20 sided accessory structure for additional storage of building materials. 21 22 Overall Marketing — City staff continues to work with parties interested in investing in Andover 23 and marketing all commercial sites. Staff continues to work with Anoka County Regional 24 Economic Development (ACRED) on marketing of the community and Anoka County. 25 26 OTHER BUSINESS 27 28 There was none. 29 30 ADJOURNMENT 31 32 Motion by Butler, Seconded by Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting 33 was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. 34 35 Respectfully submitted, 36 37 Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: FROM: SUBJECT DATE: President and Commissioners Jim Dickinson, Executive Director Organizational Items - Appoint Officers of the Andover Economic Development Authority (EDA) January 16, 2024 INTRODUCTION The Andover EDA is comprised of seven (7) commissioners, five (5) commissioners are the members of the Andover City Council serving terms that coincide with their Council terms and two (2) voting resident members serving six (6) year terms. DISCUSSION Below are the current Andover EDA officers and staff appointments: President Sheri Bukkila Vice -President Jamie Barthel Secretary Ted Butler Treasurer Kari Kafer Assistant Treasurer Greg Mueller Commissioner Rick Engelhardt Commissioner Randy Nelson Executive Director Jim Dickinson Staff Executive Director Jim Dickinson Recording Secretary Michelle Hartner Staff Support Joe Janish ACTION REQUESTED (Term expires 01/07/25) (Term expires 01/05/27) (Term expires 01/07/25) (Term expires 01/01/26) - resident (Term expires 01/01/26) - resident (Term expires 01/05/27) (Term expires 01/07/25) Appoint officers for the EDA and corresponding Support Staff. s lly submitted, Dickinson 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: CC: FROM: SUBJECT DATE: President and Commissioners Jim Dickinson, Executive Director Joe Janish, Community Development Director Review Commercial Project Activity January 16, 2024 INTRODUCTION Staff will provide a progress report on ongoing commercial project activity at the meeting. ANDOVER COMMERCIAL PROJECTS • Clock Tower Commons —Staff has met with the owner/developer who is working on plans to build on the final pad. Costs came back higher then expected as they looked at construction costs and are currently re-evaluating the building. The developer is aware and plans to have a clock on the building. Staff has received interest in the last building area. • Interest in Hughes Industrial Park — Staff continues to have occasional discussions with business owners in the area on expansion. However, they tend to not carry through on the expansion due to costs associated with sprinklers, septic's, etc. ABC Mini-Storage/T-Squared (self -storage) — City Council approved a CUP for additional Mini -storage on a portion of this lot. The buildings will have brick over the steel and stucco. Staff has met with the project manager related to site improvements and continue to work with them to see progress on the buildings and site. They have received their certificate of occupancy and the City has a $51,000 escrow to complete improvements on the property. 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 has approved two conditional use permit applications related to having a drive through at this location. These two restaurants would be Chipotle and Noodles and Company. City Council has approved the CUPs. The applicant is working with Coon Creek Watershed District on infiltration at the site. The applicant has been notified that the CUP may expire in early 2024 with lack of progress. Applicant received an extension for the CUP of 1 year. • Aurora Vista (Andover Crossings) —Last staff heard the property has 35 units rented out of the 150 available. Units include studios, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 2 bedroom w/den. Club room, fitness room, business center and parcel lockers are included. Rents range from $1,325 to $2,255. • Andover Crossings — Staff has met with a convenience store looking at a 2 acre parcel. Their desire is to have a convenience store with fuel and also a carwash. The convenience store and fuel with require a conditional use permit (CUP) and the carwash is not currently allowed with the zoning district, it sounds as though they plan to request a code amendment to allow for the carwash, if City Council agrees. Holasek Property (near City Hall) — Andover City Council will review a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, City Zoning Code Amendment and rezoning of the parcel on January 16, 2024 after a tabling action on November 21, 2023. Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on November 14, 2023. The applicant has provided updated elevations for the City Council to consider and is open to meeting on January 23, 2024 at the City Council Work Session to consider more discussions on color. • 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. In 2022 we had 100 permits issued for new housing, 1 apartment (150 units), and an assisted living facility (32 units). 2023 say 64 new home permits issued. • Fields of Winslow Cove — City Council has approved the Final Plat for Fields of Winslow Cove 2nd addition with 36 lots on the West side of Prairie Road. City Council also approved a Final Plat for Fields of Winslow Cover Yd Addition with another 109 lots. • Legacy at Petersen Farms — The final plat was recently released for recording purposes. Staff is currently reviewing a Legacy at Petersen Farms 2nd Addition, which would eliminate the permanent cul de sac, temporary cul de sac and two emergency accesses by creating a "loop" roadway. Comments for Legacy at Petersen Farms 2nd Addition have been provided to the applicant for both the PUD and Preliminary Plat. • Legacy Christian Academy —Interior framing is taking place, with HVAC, and plumbing doing rough in's. They are working on sheetrock on the second and third floor. • Anoka County 911 and Radio Building — City Council approved a request for a fuel tank to be on the property on August 16, 2022. Painting and interior finishes have started taking place on the interior. Grace Lutheran Church — A Conditional Use Permit was granted. Permit has been issued; foundation and walls have been placed on the new daycare addition. Backfilling is taking place. • Constance Free Church — Is remodeling part of their facility, including revamping the entrance to the building and screening some mechanical equipment they installed. City Council amended the City Code to allow for taller fences in certain situations. The Final inspection has occurred and a couple corrections are needed. • Andover Christian Church — Exterior work is taking place, with framing on the interior. • L&W Supply — Has attempted to submit Commercial Site Plan and two variance requests but all items have been found as incomplete. The intention is to create a three sided accessory structure for additional storage of building materials. • 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.