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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING–
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice
President Jamie Barthel, November 19, 2024, 6:03 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present: Sheri Bukkila (arrived at 6:04 p.m.), Ted Butler, Randy Nelson,
Kari Kafer and Greg Mueller
Commissioners Absent: Rick Engelhardt
Also present: City Administrator, Sarah Cotton
Community Development Director, Joe Janish
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 15, 2024, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Nelson, Seconded by Mueller, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORGANIZATION ITEM/APPOINT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Janish indicated with the departure of the former City Administrator the EDA did not appoint
a new Executive Director, therefore Staff is suggesting the EDA appoint City Administrator Sarah
Cotton as the Executive Director of the EDA.
Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson, to appoint City Administrator Sarah Cotton as the EDA
Executive Director. Motion carried unanimously.
ANDOVER HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DISCUSSION
Mr. Janish stated the Andover Home Improvement Program is going into its third year, the
program is generated by home valuation not income based. Staff is looking for direction from
the EDA on the following:
Adjusting the qualifying home value of $299,000 for 2025.
Allowing past recipients to apply for additional funding for qualifying projects.
Allowing home associations to apply for funding.
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The EDA is not interested in allowing home associations to apply for the program.
Commissioner Butler stated he is fine with past recipients applying as long as they are not taking
precedence over a first-time applicant. Commissioner Barthel agreed with Commissioner Butler.
Commissioner Mueller suggested the program indicate priority will be given to first-time
applicants.
Mr. Janish suggested establishing a date when previous recipients could apply.
Commissioner Kafer asked how long it takes for approval after an applicant applies. Mr. Janish
answered it typically takes one week.
The EDA directed Staff to revise the application allowing previous recipients to apply after May
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The EDA directed Staff to leave the qualifying home valuation at $299,000.
Mr. Janish will revise the application and bring it to a future EDA meeting for review.
REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
Mr. Janish reviewed the EDA owned properties in the area. He indicated 2527 Bunker Lake
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Boulevard will be demolished by December 30.
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Mr. Janish indicated there is one tenant in 2503 138 Avenue. Staff is wondering if the EDA
would be open to relocating one tenant to this location. The EDA agreed to use the location to
relocate one tenant.
The area was discussed and the timeframe of when the area may be ready for redevelopment.
COMMERCIAL PROJECT ACTIVITY
Mr. Janish updated on the following:
Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street – Shell permits for Chipotle and Starbucks have
been issued. Construction is taking place.
Interest in Hughes Industrial Park – Staff continues to have discussions with business owners in
the area on expansion, however they tend not to carry through on the expansion due to costs.
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. A few items remain on the property.
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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 – There will be a public hearing at the Planning & Zoning meeting next week regarding
a CUP for a drive through. Chase Bank is interested in the site, it would be a walk-in bank with a
drive-up ATM.
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Aurora Vista, 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard – The property is 94% leased.
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Andover Crossings, 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard – A convenience store is moving
forward on the site.
Holasek Property (near City Hall) – The applicant is working on their next submittal to the City.
They are looking at starting construction in February.
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Fields of Winslow Cove – City Council approved the final plat for the Fields of Winslow Cove 3
addition with 109 lots. There are flood plain issues and are working with FEMA.
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Lakeview at Sloth Farm, 13624 Gladiola Street – November 26 the Planning & Zoning
Commission will review a sketch plan for a 7-lot subdivision located at the former Sloth Nursery
site. The DNR indicated the property does not have lake access.
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Legacy at Petersen Farms – The final plat is recorded for the 1 and 2 additions.
Housing – 91 new home permits have been issued.
Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - The County may have received the equipment they had
been waiting for.
Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard – There are a few items to be taken care
of. One is the dumpster enclosure, it is not what was proposed on the plan.
Bunker Hills Park – Anoka County Parks is replacing two pavilions.
Walmart – They have submitted their addition permit to their building to facilitate their online
order pickups. Staff has completed the Commercial Site Plan review.
Transform Church – Staff will be going out to look at the parking lot project, it may be completed.
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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Butler asked about the shared parking at Pizza Ranch. Mr. Janish indicated staff
has not heard anything.
Mr. Janish stated DSTI, 13829 Jay Street has been sold.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary