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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 16, 2025 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING– SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - MINUTES The Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Jamie Barthel, September 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Rick Engelhardt, Karen Godfrey, Scott Schue, Jonathan Shafto and Greg Mueller Commissioners Absent: Kari Kafer Also present: EDA Executive Director, Sarah Cotton Community Development Director, Joe Janish Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz Finance Manager, Lee Brezinka APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Mueller, Seconded by Engelhardt, to approve the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE LMCIT LIABILITY COVERAGE Mr. Brezinka stated it is his recommendation to continue with past practices, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion by Schue, Seconded by Mueller, to approve the LMCIT Liability Coverage and to not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW EDA & LAHA SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS & TAX INCREMENT PROJECTS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Mr. Brezinka indicated a summary for the 2026 budget shows a negative fund balance of $41,000, he suggests transferring funds from the General Fund to give it 2-3 years of funding until it is built into the levy. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes – September 16, 2025 Page 2 President Barthel asked how money should be transferred. Mr. Brezinka answered $250,000. Mr. Brezinka explained the EDA is part of three owners associations, Andover Station North, Andover Station South and the pond by Target. They share costs for these areas. Mr. Brezinka reviewed the funds. President Barthel asked how many of the buildings in the redevelopment area does the EDA not own. Mr. Janish answered two. DISCUSS LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING AID (LAHA) WATER CONNECTION PROGRAM INCREASE Mr. Janish indicated the City is slated to receive $255,000 in LAHA funds to be used for municipal water connection . Three properties have been approved and are moving forward and there are three in the process. The funds for the three in the process will be received later this year. Staff is suggesting the EDA allocate funds to the program and amend the contract with CEE. This would allow the three in process to continue to move forward. Motion by Shafto, Seconded by Schue to increase the program funds. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Janish stated CEE asked if the City wants them to verify the applicant is current on their mortgage payments. The EDA does not think it is necessary to verify the mortgage information. BUNKER LAKE AREA REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE Mr. Janish updated the area. The Fire Department and the Anoka County Sheriff's Department will be conducting training in the buildings before they are demolished. Mr. Janish indicated after the training is complete the City will get quotes for demolition. Demolition should occur before the end of the year. REVIEW COMMERCIAL PROJECT ACTIVITY Clocktower Commons, 15190 Bluebird Street – Chipotle and Starbucks are open for business. All lots are built in this development. Interest in Hughes Industrial Park – Staff continues to have occasional discussions with business owners in the area of expansion. However, they tend not to carry through on the expansion due to costs associated with sprinklers, septic systems, etc. A truck repair business has applied for a Conditional Use Permit and is going through the Commercial Site Plan review process. Restaurants/Fast Food – The city continues to receive inquiries from companies interested in acquiring land for development in Andover. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes – September 16, 2025 Page 3 Chase Bank, 2184 Bunker Lake Boulevard – The City Council approved an amended CUP for a drive-thru for Chase Bank to locate on the site. Chase bank is under construction, with interior finishes taking place. The property is being leased to Chase bank. th Andover Crossings, 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard – Circle K/Holiday Commercial Site Plan (CSP) is stamped approved. The building is under construction. JA Wedum/Crosstown Landing – The building is under construction, with work progressing on rd the 3 story. Boulder Prairie Estates – Preliminary plat has been approved by City Council. Lakeview at Sloth Farm, 13624 Gladiola Street – Preconstruction meeting was held. Construction has begun. Housing – 69 new home permits have been issued in 2025. Grace Lutheran Church, 13655 Round Lake Boulevard – This project is completed; however, the Building Department has met with them related to an HVAC issue. Walmart, 1851 Bunker Lake Boulevard – The addition is complete, yet they continue with some of the remodel work. st Transform Church, 1657 161 Avenue – Requesting a CUP for the expansion of the facility. Meadow Creek Church, 3061 Bunker Lake Boulevard – Requesting a CUP for a new facility located just west of the existing facility. Legacy Christian Academy has acquired the existing structure. Several applications are in process, including: lot line adjustment, CUP and comprehensive plan amendment. Hartmans Meadows – PUD was approved earlier in the year, Preliminary Plat is consistent with PUD to provide 12 rural lots east of Country Oaks North. th Fields of Winslow Cove 4 Addition – All utilities installed and pavement in the next month with private utilities being installed shortly after. Pizza Ranch, 13797 Jay Street – Commercial Site Plan has been stamped, and the building plans are being reviewed by the Building Department. Rural Reserve/Fields of Andover Draft AUAR – The Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review th process comment period wrapped up on September 11. Staff and consultants will work through the comments received, and the City Council will review responses in the near future. Staff has heard from two commercial real estate companies asking questions about the draft AUAR noting they have several clients that may be interested in the City of Andover if this project occurs. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes – September 16, 2025 Page 4 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 Engelhardt, Seconded by Mueller to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary