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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec. 19, 2023H 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING December 19, 2023 6:00 p.m. Conference Room A and B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (November 21, 2023 Regular; November 21, 2023 Closed) — Administration 3. Consider Anoka County Economic Development (ACRED) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - Planning © 4. Andover Home Improvement Grant Program Update — Planning 5. Consider Environmental Abatement at 2513 & 2511 Bunker Lake Blvd -Planning 6. Review Commercial Project Activity -Planning 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment LJ 21 ANL66WR*� ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTA 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 Hall,1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler (arrived at 6:07 p.m.), Rick Engelhardt, Randy Nelson, Kari Kafer and Greg Mueller Commissioners Absent: None Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Joe Janish Q APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 21, 2023, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. November 21, 2023, Closed Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Mueller, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 6 ayes and 1 absent (Butler). CONSIDER ANOKA COUNTYECONOMICDEVELOPMENT (ACRED) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) 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 Development 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. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — December 19, 2023 Page 2 AAD0VER 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. COMMERCL9L 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-Storage/T-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. © 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 CUPs 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, 711 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, 711 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 apositive. • 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 © 2"a Addition with 36 lots on the west side of Prairie Road. The developer has provided a final plat for Fields of Winslow Cove 31d 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 permanent cul-de-sac, temporary cul-de-sac and two emergency accesses by creating a "loop" roadway. Legacy Christian Academy — Interior framing is taking place, with HVAC and plumbing doing rough ins. They are working on sheetrock on the second and third floor. Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - Sheetrock is taking place on the interior. Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard — Building plan review is occurring at this time, the Building Department needs one more item and then it is ready to issue. Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Boulevard — The final inspection has occurred, and a couple corrections are needed. Andover Christian Church, 16045 Nightingale Street — Exterior work is taking place, with framing on the interior. L&W Supply, 13586 Thrush Street — Has attempted to submit a Commercial Site Plan and two variance requests but all items have been found incomplete. The intention is to create a three - sided accessory structure for additional storage of building materials. 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. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Butler, Seconded by Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary E