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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING–
JANUARY 16, 2024 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice
President Jamie Barthel January 16, 2024, 6:01 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present: Sheri Bukkila (arrived at 6:09 p.m.), Ted Butler (arrived at 6:07
p.m.), Rick Engelhardt (arrived at 6:04 p.m.), Randy Nelson, Kari
Kafer and Greg Mueller
Commissioners Absent: None
Also present: EDA Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Joe Janish
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 19, 2023, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Mueller, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried 4
ayes and 3 absent (Bukkila, Butler and Engelhardt).
REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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Mr. Janish stated 2556 138 Avenue was demolished in mid-December. He indicated the City
now uses just one management company for the area.
Mr. Janish reviewed the tenant situation at each property. He stated at 2511 and 2513 Bunker
Lake Boulevard the asbestos was removed. The Fire Department will do a walk through to
determine if they will use it for training. If the Fire Department does decide to use the building
for training, with proximity to Bunker Lake Boulevard, the Fire Department would not use fire
during the training, possibility a smoke machine.
The area was discussed.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
President Bukkila recommended appointing the following officers for 2024:
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President – Sheri Bukkila
Vice-President – Jamie Barthel
Secretary – Ted Butler
Treasurer – Kari Kafer
Assistant Treasurer – Greg Mueller
Commissioner – Rick Engelhardt
Commissioner – Randy Nelson
Staff
Executive Director – Jim Dickinson
Recording Secretary – Michelle Hartner
Staff Support – Joe Janish
Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Barthel, to appoint EDA Officers and Staff for 2024:
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, Recording Secretary – Michelle Hartner,
Assistant Executive Director – Joe Janish. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMERCIAL PROJECT ACTIVITY
Mr. Janish updated on the following:
Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street – The developer is aware and plans to have a clock
on the building. Staff has received interest in the last building area and was informed a purchase
agreement had been signed.
Mr. Janish stated the developer indicated the cost to put the clock on the last building is very
expensive. Staff is asking if the EDA would be open to the clock being placed on the monument
sign. Commissioners Kafer and Mueller are open to the clock being on the monument sign.
Commissioner Butler said he would prefer to see the clock on the monument sign versus the
building.
The consensus of the EDA, they are open to options for the placement of the clock for Clocktower
Commons.
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.
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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. City Council did approve a year extension
for the CUPs.
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Aurora Vista, 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard – The property has 35 units rented out of
the 150 available. Rents range from $1,325 to $2,255.
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Andover Crossings, 7 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) – 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 provided updated elevations for the City Council to consider
and is open to a meeting on January 23, 2024 at the City Council Workshop to consider more
discussions on color. The developer provided two potential options related to color scheme.
Housing – Currently 64 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
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2 Addition with 36 lots on the west side of Prairie Road. The developer has provided a final plat
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for Fields of Winslow Cove 3 Addition application with another 109 lots.
Legacy at Petersen Farms – The final plat was recently released for recording purposes. Staff is
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currently reviewing a Legacy at Petersen Farms 2 Addition, which would eliminate the
permanent cul-de-sac, temporary cul-de-sac and two emergency accesses by creating a “loop”
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roadway. Comments for Legacy at Petersen Farms 2 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 ins. They are working on sheetrock on the second and third floor.
Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - Painting and interior finishes have started taking place
on the interior.
Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard – The building permit has been issued.
The foundation and walls have been placed on the new daycare addition. Backfilling is taking
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place.
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 Barthel, Seconded by Butler to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary