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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING–
DECEMBER 17, 2024 - MINUTES
The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
Sheri Bukkila, December 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present: Jamie Barthel, Ted Butler, Randy Nelson, Kari Kafer (arrived at
6:01 p.m.) and Greg Mueller
Commissioners Absent: Rick Engelhardt
Also present: EDA Executive Director, Sarah Cotton
Community Development Director, Joe Janish
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 19, 2024, Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Mueller, Seconded by Barthel, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
ANDOVER HOME IMPROVEMENT 2025 PROGRAM
Mr. Janish indicated at the last EDA meeting there was a discussion to make some revisions to
the 2025 Home Improvement Program. He stated the median market value of qualifying homes
will remain the same as 2024 at $299,000. Language has been added to allow past recipients to
apply for a second project after May 1, 2025, if funds are available.
Mr. Janish reminded the EDA they do have the ability to modify the program at any point.
Commissioner Nelson indicated on page 12 of the agreement the word acknowledgement should
be acknowledge.
Motion by Butler, Seconded by Nelson, to approve the 2025 Andover Home Improvement
Program Application as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
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REDEVELOPMENT UPDATES
Mr. Janish indicated the building at 2527 Bunker Lake Boulevard was taken down and the area
was hydroseeded.
Mr. Janish reviewed the properties with tenants. He added the tenants have received notice that
leases will not renewed the end of June.
Mr. Janish indicated once the buildings are vacant the plan is to have them taken down by the end
of 2025 for property tax purposes.
Commissioner Butler asked when the property would begin to be marketed. Mr. Janish replied
mid-2025 conversations will begin with the EDA regarding marketing.
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 of expansion, however they tend not to carry through on the expansion due to costs.
ABC Mini-Storage/T-Squared (self-storage), 13624 Hanson Boulevard – Two items remain to
be completed before the escrow can be released.
Restaurants/Fast Food – Currently staff is aware of companies continuing to look for land to
locate to in Andover.
Commissioner Barthel asked about the excessive parking at Target that is never used, could that
be used for a business. Mr. Janish indicated it could, however Council would need to change the
required 10-foot stalls to either 8-or 9-foot stalls.
President Bukkila indicated she would rather look at reducing the number of stalls required as
people are shopping differently these days.
TCF Site – Staff has received a Commercial Site Plan for Chase Bank to locate on the site.
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Andover Crossings, 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard – Circle K/Holiday continues to
work through the Commercial Site Plan. A Conditional Use Plan was approved by Council.
Holasek Property (near City Hall) – The applicant has provided their next submittal to the City
for review. They are planning on obtaining their building permit in April 2025.
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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.
Lakeview at Sloth Farm, 13624 Gladiola Street – City Council will review a sketch plan for a 7-
lot subdivision located at the former Sloth Nursery site.
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Legacy at Petersen Farms – The final plat is recorded for the 1 and 2 additions.
Hartmanns Meadows – A PUD application was received for property east of Country Oaks North
for a rural development. They are proposing 15 rural lots on roughly 33 acres. The City Council
voted to deny this request.
Housing – 99 new home permits have been issued.
Anoka County 911 and Radio Building - The County received the switch gear they had been
waiting on, now Connexus Energy needs to make the final connection.
Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard – They are working on the exterior parts
of the remodel. The screening of the HVAC units has not been completed.
Bunker Hills Park – Anoka County Parks is replacing two pavilions.
Walmart – Walmart is looking at an addition to their building to facilitate their online order
pickups. Staff has completed the Commercial Site Plan review. They ran into some issues with
the required energy code.
Transform Church – The final lift of the parking lot will be completed this spring.
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
Mr. Janish indicated an application has been submitted for the area in front of the Andover
Cinema. The applicant would like a building for a dentist office and a separate building for a
rapid oil change. Automotive use would require a Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner Barthel stated there are several automotive locations in the city that do oil
changes.
Commissioner Butler indicated MedExpress by Walgreens has left. Mr. Janish stated the city
was notified the day they left. He is unaware of what may go in there.
ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Barthel, Seconded by Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary