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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
October 2, 2007
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2, Approval of Minutes (9/4/07 Regular Mtg.)
3. Review Architectural Design at Andover Station (Minnco Credit Union)
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5. Discuss Letter of Intent (Louis Rudnicki)
6. Discuss Bunker Lake Blvd. NW Median Alternatives
7. Update on Economic Development Activities
8. Other Business
9. Adjourn
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
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Economic Development AUthOrity\
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director '\
FROM:
Vicki V olk, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Approval of Minutes
DATE:
October 2, 2007
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by staff for approval by the EDA:
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September 4, 2007
Regular Meeting
DISCUSSION
Attached are copies of the minutes for your review.
ACTION REOUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki V olk
City Clerk
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 - MINUTES
A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
Gamache, September 4, 2007, 6:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Present:
Commissioners Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie
Trude and Voting resident members Joyce Twistol and Robert
Nowak
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Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
Others
Absent:
Also present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 21, 2007: Correct as written.
MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
DISCUSS BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD MEDIANS
Mr. Neumeister explained the bid from Mickman Brothers regarding the medians on Bunker
Lake Boulevard between Crosstown Boulevard and Martin Street that need to be weeded. The
bid includes the removal of mulch and perennials out of the bed, installing a new irrigation line
down the center of the median and prepping the median for the experimental poly pavement.
Mr. Berkowitz explained poly pavement and the maintenance cost.
Mr. Neumeister stated the businesses do not wantto help with the cost of the project.
Commissioner Jacobson suggested using colored, stamped concrete with a few break out areas
for planting.
Commission Orttel suggested using crown vetch.
President Gamache would like an estimate on the concrete and a picture of crown vetch brought
to the next meeting.
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Mr. Dickinson stated this project could qualify for TIT funding.
Mr. Nowak stated using stamped concrete with operungs for green plants that look good all year
long and are easy to maintain.
Mr. Neumeister stated there would be a proposal brought to the next meeting.
UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Mr. Neumeister gave updates on the following:
Rudnicki's Retail Building- Mr. Rudnicki is still looking at expanding the retail center.
Funeral Home-The building has begun. Roof trusses are in place.
MVP Baseball (John Larkin)-Mr. Larkin would like to close on September 26, 2007.
Dynamic Sealing Technologies-The soil correction to be completed September 5,2007. Closing
is scheduled for September 5, 2007 at I :30 p.m.
DISCUSS ALTERNATIVE USE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, ANDOVER STATION NORTH
Mr. Neumeister stated Marshall Manufacturing is looking for a site that is five to ten acres in size
to build two buildings for light industrial. Each building size would be 60,000 to 100,000 square
foot. They have two divisions and would need the entire site to move their current operations,
which has 65 employees. There is a machining plant and a die casting plant. They are an
approved medical vendor.
Commissioner Jacobson stated no outside storage would be allowed. Mr. Neumeister stated that
has been made clear to them.
Mr. Dickinson stated they would have to meet the design standards. All new manufacturing
buildings have to be self-contained.
EDA would entertain a light industrial proposal for the site.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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1665 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-6923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
EDA President and Board
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
Will Neumeister, Director of Community Developmen1tA-
FROM:
SUBJECT: Review Architectural Plans at Andover Station (Minnco Credit Union)
DATE:
October 2, 2007
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is asked to review the attached architectural/site design of the proposed Minnco Credit
Union that is to be built on the vacant parcel ofland located east of the new Northgate Liquor store.
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The Andover Station Design Guidelines require the building to be reviewed by the Andover EDA
to determine whether the design is in conformance to the qualities the EDA has established for this
area. ARC staff met with the architect and discussed the materials that it will be built of and feel
that it is in conformance with the Andover Station Design Guidelines. The site design needs only
minor modifications to be considered acceptable. Recommended changes primarily involve
providing adequate turning radius and driveway widths for emergency vehicles.
ACTION REOUESTED
The EDA is asked to review the attachments and determine if it feels the building is generally in
conformance with the Andover Station Design Guidelines. The Andover Review Committee will
still require a full Commercial Site Plan Review.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachments
Pertinent Sections of Andover Station Design Guidelines
Photographs of building (similar to that being proposed)
o Site Plan Drawing (preliminary)
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lti-family units) must have the same materials, finishes and level of detail as
the t elevation, with multiple windows.
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Large apartment buildi and assisted living facilities often contain service areas
or loading docks. Screenin of such areas shall meet the same requirements as
described in the section on Servl eas.
> Minimum Area
. Publicly-Accessible Commons
Each residential area must include a minimum acreage 0 ublicly-Accessible
Commons equal to ten percent of the land area. The Commons a landscaped
area similar to a park or open space and may be public or privatel wned but
must be accessible to the general public. No more than 5,000 square fee ay be
met by a private community recreation facility structure such as a poo r
clubhouse.
SECTION 3
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
3.01 Review The EDA shall review all construction, additions and exterior modifications
for conceptual adherence to the provisions of this document. The ARC shall approve the final
design and plans of all site, architectural, tree protection, landscape, luminary, sign, utility, and
grading, drainage and erosion control plan, under the stipulations set forth in this document and
the ordinances and policies of the City of Andover,
3.02 Approval Upon approval by the ARC of any plans and specifications and other
submissions submitted hereafter, a copy of such plans and specifications, as approved, shall be
deposited for permanent record with the City of Andover, and a copy of such plans and
specifications bearing such approval, in writing, shall be returned to the applicant who submitted
the same,
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ApDroval Whenever approval of ARC is required, the ARC shall take action within
thirty (30) days after receipt of the request and all plans, specifications or other
documents required to be submitted for approval. If not approved, specified written
objections shall be mailed or delivered to the applicant within thirty (30) days. All
requests for approval or applications for variance of the conditions contained herein
shall be submitted, in writing by certified mail to the ARC at:
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Andover City Hall
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
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Final approval of any variances to these design standards shall be submitted to the
EDA for approval or denial.
B) Construction Without Approval If the exterior of any structure is altered, erected,
placed or maintained upon any lot without the approval of the ARC, such action is in
violation of this Section 3 and, upon v\iritten notice from an Owner or the ARC, any
structures altered, erected, placed or maintained upon any Lot in violation hereof shall
be removed by the Owner or re-altered so as to extinguish such violation. The Owner
of the Lot upon which such violations exists shall have fifteen (15) days after the
notice of such violation to take reasonable steps toward the removal or termination of
the same. If such Owner fails to take reasonable steps to eliminate the violation, the
City of Andover, in addition to any right available at law or in equity, including
injunctive relief shall have the right to enter upon such Lot and remove or terminate
the violation. The Owner shall be assessed a violation assessment equal to the cost of
correcting the violation plus ten percent (10%) of such host as an overhead charge.
3.@3 Disapproval Plans and specifications submitted pursuant to Section 3 shall be
disapproved if they fail to include any and all information requested. by the ARC. The ARC may
also disapprove such plans and specifications if any of the follo,^,ing are objectionable:
A) The exterior design, appearance, or materials of any proposed structure.
B) The location of any proposed structure upon any Lot..or parcel or with reference to
other lots in the vicinity.
C) The grading plan of any Lot or parcel.
D) The color scheme, fmish, proportions, style or architecture, height, bulk, or
appropriateness of any structure.
E) Nwnber of and size of parking spaces, vehicular circulation patterns or design or
location of parking areas proposed for any lot or parcel.
F) The landscaping and/or signing and lighting plan for any Lot or parcel.
G) Violation of Andover City Ordinances.
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The EDA shall also have the right to disapprove any plans and specifications which, in
the reasonable judgment of the EDA, would render the proposed structure or use inharmonious
with the general plan of improvement of the property or with structures located upon the Lots,
parcels or other properties in the vicinity.
In any case .where the EDA disapproves any plans and specifications or other submissions
submitted pursuant to Section 3.03, such disapproval shall be accompanied by a statement stating
with specificity the grounds upon which such action was based.
3.04 Restrictions on Construction and Alteration No structures may be erected,
placed, moved onto, or permitted to remain on any Lot or parcel, nor shall any existing structure
upon any Lot or parcel be altered in any way which materially changes the exterior appearance
thereof, unless:
A) The plans and specifications therefore meet, in form and content, the requirements of
the City of Andover and any other local, state, federal, or other governmental agency
of authority.
B) Such plans and specifications have been submitted and approved to the ARC together
with any other information or other submissions, which the ARC may require in its
reasonable discretion.
C) All submissions shall have been approved in wntmg by the ARC. Plans and
specifications submitted pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of
Commercial Site Plan application of the Pty of Andover and contain all information
required by the ARC.
3.05 Development Guidelines The EDA may from time to time adopt guidelines for
approval and disapproval of proposed improvements or alterations- and the maintenance of them;
and, in the event such guidelines are adopted, shall make them available to all owners.
SECTION 4
ENFORCEMENT
4.01 Termination Eac e conditions, restrictions and reservations contained
herein shall continue and inure to the bene City of Andover, and its assigns (as limited
herein), for a period of 20 years from the date of . or record and shall be automatically
extended in their entirety for successive periods of ten years s City of Andover executes,
acknowledges and files for record an appropriate instrument, in
releasing the requirements of this Declaration.
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MATERIALS P ALATTE
Construction Materials/visual-color/texture.
Walls: Masonry & Brick
BRICK:
Dark: Adrian - Heartland Series
(Glen-Gery Brick)
Medium: #1 Shelby - Heartland Series
(Glen-Gery)
#2 Belcrest 560A 00-17
(Belden)
Lite: Belcrest 330A 99-16
(Belden)
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Coming Donohue Brick St. P.
SPLIT FACE C.B.
Anchor Block
Lite: Parchment #300
Medium: Majove #287
Dark: Hickory #538
Accent Panels, Focus, Signs
Stucco, EFIS or painted - Ref: Stocolor system colors
Windows: Glass - no reflective (mirrored)
ability to see in
Frames - Natural alum. andodized
Bronze alum. Andodized - need samples
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: EDA President and Board
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Direc
FROM: Will Newneister, Director of Community Development WJ.......
SUBJECT: Review Sign Request from Walgreen's (Scrolling Message)
DATE: October 2,2007
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is asked to review the attached letter from Walgreen's Manager who is requesting a
electronic scrolling message board to be added to the bottom of the existing sign located at the
Southeast comer of Quinn Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard in front of their store.
DISCUSSION
The section of the Andover Station Design Guidelines related to signage is attached. The EDA
is asked to allow the manager ofWalgreens to state his case as to why this should be allowed.
ACTION REQUESTED
The EDA is asked to make a decision related to whether the scrolling message sign will be
allowed in Andover Station.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Newneister
Attachment
Section of Andover Station Design Guidelines
Letter from Walgreen's manager
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RECEIVED
SEP 2 7 2007
September 24th, 2007
CITY OF ANDOVER
Re: October 2nd Agenda Meeting
Will,
The Walgreens Store located on Quinn and Bunker is requesting time to
speak at the October meeting. We would like to talk about having our
sign situation reconsidered per section 2.06 if city ordinance.
Representing the Walgreens company will be Richard Yetterstore manager and
Nick Christoff the district manager of this store. If you have any questions the store
phone is 763-754-0330.
Thank you
Joe Gomez
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. Submittal Requirements and Design Review
A lighting plan prepared by a qualified lighting consultant shall be submitted for design
review. All lighting and their methods. of installation shall be reviewed and approved by
the City. Each owner/tenant will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and
installation of ligh~s on private property.
2.06 Signage The City of Andover recognizes there is need for signs advertising the
identity of Owner and the business conducted on the Premises. It is further recognized that
acceptable standards fqr such signs may change from time to time, In 9i"der to allow for such
change, all requests for signs to be located on any part or parcel of the Property shall be
submitted to the City of Andover for approval, The ARC shall review all signs for approval.
The follovving criteria shall be used to evaluate sign appropriateness:
A) Advertising signs, advertising businesses or products other than those sold,
manufactured or warehoused on the part or parcel of the Property on which the sign is
located shall be prohibited.
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B) Use of any flashing, pulsating or rotating light or lights shall be prohibited.
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C) Rooftop signs shall be prohibited.
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D) Signs shall be stationary and lighted by surface mounted fIxtures located on the sign or
the adjacent facade. Self-illuminating signs may be used only upon approval of the
ARC. The ARC shall deteimine appropriateness based upon size, scale, colors,
materials; and compatibility with neighboring signs and structures within the property.
E) P1?-stic, plexi-glass, clear plex or similar material signs and awnings are prohibited
unless used in conjunction with other decorative materials.
F) Signs may be painted, prefinished or utilize expesed metal. Any exposed metal shall
be stainless steel, titanium, bronze, or other similar. non-corrosive materials.
G) Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials and heights.
H) All signs must meet the requirements of the City of Andover, including receipt of
permits prior to erection.
I) Pylon signs are prohibited
1) All signs shall be reviewed by the Andover Review Committee (ARC)
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. Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited:
)> No tenant signs will be permitted which do not directly relate to the name or
primary service or function of the given tenant activity.
)> Signs consisting of visible moving parts or simulate movement by means of
fluttering, rotating or reflecting devices.
)> Signs with flashing, blinking or moving lights or any other moving lights, or any
other illumina,ting device that has changing light intensity, brightness, or color, ~
except for parts designed to give public service information such as time, date, ~
temperature or similar information.
)> Individual commercial signs placed on public property.
>- Signs projecting into the street, with the exception of traffic control signage,
temporary banners mounted to light standards and pedestrian~oriented signs.
)> Vehicle mounted or portable signs which advertise, identify or provide directions
to a use or activity, that are not related to the vehicle's lawful making of deliveries
of sales or of merchandise or rendering of services.
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"'- Bench signs.
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)> Billboards,
)> . Roof-mounted signs,
)> Canister signs.
)> Signs that project above a parapet or the highest point of a roof.
)> Hand-painted wall or ground signs of a permanent nature.
)> Signs attached to or painted on windows with the exceptiQn of open hours
slgnage.
. Sign Construction
Attractive and long-lasting signage shall be encouraged through the following provisions:
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:> All Signs shall be made of materi81s compatible with exterior building colors,
materials and finishes and be of high quality fabrication. The scale and proportion
of graphics shall be compatible with buildings' architectural character.
:> Signs are to be free of all labels and fabricator's advertising, except for those
required by code.
:> All electrical signs and their installation must comply with all local building and
electrical codes,
:> All electrical service to sign lights shall be fully concealed. No sign shall have
exposed wiring, raceways, ballasts, conduit or transformers.
~ All exterior, mounted letters exposed to the weather shall be mounted at least
three-quarters of an inch (3/4") from the building wall to permit proper dirt and
water drainage. All bolts, fastenings and chips shall be of stainless steel,
aluminum., brass, bronze or other non-corrosive materials. No black iron
materials of any type will be permitted.
:> Owners/Occupant shall be fully responsible for the operations of their SIgn
contractor.
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:> All sign illumination systems shall minimize the energy needed by utilizing
contemporary energy saving techniques and materials.
:> Sign materials shall be limited to metal, wood, concrete, glass and acrylic
materials with UV inhibitors. All materials shall be of high quality, durability and
require low maintenance.
:> Wall-mounted signs must be constructed of cut-channel letters.
:> Wall-mounted signs may not project more than eight (8) inches from face of
structure to which the sign is attached.
:> Freestanding monument signs shall be integrated with landscaping or an
architectural feature such as a wall or fence to minimize visual mass.
:> Signs shall not be more than five (5) feet in height.
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. Sign Lettering
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Typography and graphics shall be constructed of durable materials capable of being
permanently maintained, such as metal lettering, framed panels or engraved masonry.
Any advertisement text, symbols or other indications displayed on the sign face shall be
limited to not more than five (5) words, letters, numbers, figures, symbols or other
indications used as a substitute for words. Lettering on Gateway and Project Identity
signs shall not exceed a height of 24 inches, while lettering on tenant signs is limited to a
height of twelve (12) inches, .
. Tower Signage
Tower locations are shown in the Site Plan, while tower height and width limitations are
shown in the section on Building Height. Towers may have face and projecting signs, but
signs for individual tenants are not permitted. Face signs may not be mounted higher
than sixty-five (65) feet above grade. Any tower signage exceeding 35 feet in height shall
comply with zoning ordinance requirements.
. Gateway Signage for Project Identity and Tenants
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Project gateways, shown in the Site Plan, are the four most commonly used vehicular
entries into the Andover Station. Gateways are marked by wall or trellis treatments on
one or both sides of the street.
. Building Sign age
These signs identify buildings and individual building tenants while respecting the
character and human_sc.ale of buildings in Andover Station. Signs shall not obscure
architectural elements such as pilasters, cornice lines, capping or the edge of openings.
Building signs serve several purposes and may take several formats.
. Building Sign Purposes
~ Signs for building identification announce the. building, either with a street
address name (for example, 100 Andover Station Drive) or a building name (for
example, The Birch Building). Building identification signs are usually placed at
the top of the building or over major entrances.
~ Signs for individual ground-level tenants.
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>- Signs for shared-entry tenants address conditions in which multiple tenants share a
building entry and an exterior identity, or when upper-story tenants share a
ground-level entry,
>- Additional minor, pedestrian-oriented signage for individual tenants.
. Building Sign Formats
>-- Building Face Signage lies against the plane of the building and is integrated into
building details along cornices, base treatments, entrances or centered within
building recesses.
>- Projecting or hanging signs are panels perpendicular to and projecting from a
fa~ade to identify a business tenant. Projecting signs shall be at least eight (8) feet
above pedestrian paths and thirteen (13) feet above streets that are used by trucks
or emergency vehicles.
>- Pedestrian-oriented signs. The~e smaller signs for individual building tenants may
be flush with the building face, project at right angles or be painted on awnings
and shall not obstruct architectural features.
. Monument Signage
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Monument-style signs shall be limited to communicating the general locations and
direction of amenities or facilities, such as tenant location maps and directions to parking
lots, exits and delivery and loading areas. Monument signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in
height. Signs may be posted on all sides of monuments but shall not exceed two (2)
square feet in display area per sign. Monument signs should have limestone or brick
bases, complemented with-J.imestone, dark greenlTIetal or wood trim. Signage lighting
should be discreet, directed only at the sign rather than causing glare.
. Other Signage
>- Public Traffic Safety Signs
The City and other public agencies charged with the responsibility of traffic safety
may place public traffic and other signs throughout the plan area
>- Temporary Signs and Banners
Temporary signs intended for seasonal events, holidays or special events may be
attached to light standards within the street or project from building faces, subject
to approval of sign permits. On all types of light standards, banners must not
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Jim Dickinson, Executive Direc
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Will Neumeister, Director of Commum Development~
SUBJECT: Discuss Letter of Intent (Louis Rudnicki)
DATE: October 2, 2007
INTRODUCTION
A new "Letter of Intent" has been received from Louis Rudnicki for the lot located south of the
new retail center that he developed within the last two years.
DISCUSSION
Staffhas been working with Mr. Rudnicki and several other people to see if there is any
interest in expanding the existing shopping center. There appears to be some interest and
someone needs to be the lead developer. Mr. Rudnicki has stepped forward as that individual.
Staff has reviewed the letter of intent and feels that the price he is offering is too low. Staffhas
been indicating that the land should be sold for approximately $9 per square foot. The price
Mr. Rudnicki is offering calculates out to approximately $5 per square foot.
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff requests theEDA to review the newest letter of intent from Mr. Rudnicki and determine
if there is interest in selling the land to him at the price he is proposing: If so, please authorize
the City Attorney to prepare a purchase agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachment
Letter of Intent
Concept Plan
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BOULDER POINT. LLC
2711 DAHLIA ST NW, OAK GROVE, MN, 55011
September 27,2007
Mr. Will Neumeister
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W.
. Andover, MN 55304
RE: Purchase and development of Southern 295 feet of Lot 5, Block 3, Andover Station
North.
Dear Mr. Neumeister,
This letter is a proposal for the purchase of a parcel of land (Southern 295 feet of Lot 5,
Block 3, Andover Station North) from the City of Andover and its subsequent
development into retail space. This letter is intended to outline terms to be incorporated
into a mutually acceptable Purchase Agreement as follows:
1. SELLER: City of Andover
2. BUYER: Boulder Point, LLC
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3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION (metes and bounds): The Southern 295 feet of Lot 5,
Block 3, Andover Station North
4. SIZE:
Approximately 109,811 ff Gross
5. PRICE: Five Hundred Forty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and
Fifty Two Cents ($545,911.52), payable at closing. This includes park dedication fees
and any and all assessments to include street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main,
right turn lane, and construction restoration. Earnest money ofTen Thousand Dollars
($10,000) will be deposited upon successful execution of a Purchase Agreement.
6. CLOSING: Closing shall 'be before June 01,2007 with construction to begin
immediately thereafter. At closing, SELLER shall convey marketable fee title free of all
leases, mortgages, and other encumbrances and restrictions.
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7. DUE DILIGENCE: BUYER shall have 120 days from the execution of the purchase
agreement and SELLER'S delivery of the following items:
. A copy of the survey of the property, including topography after remediation and
mass grading, to be provided by the City of Andover.
. Current Title Commitment or updated Abstract.
. Copies of any building and site development plans, restrictions, covenants and
specifications, if available.
. Phase I and Phase II enviromnental reports for the entire site.
. Brown Field Certificate of Completion from the Pollution Control Agency.
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2711 DAHLIA ST NW, OAK GROVE, MN, 55011
7.(cont.) SELLER's delivery of the aforementioned items is to allow the BUYER to
review the suitability of the property for BUYERS intended use. If for whatever reason
BUYER determines the property is not suitable, the Purchase Agreement is cancelled and
any earnest money posted by BUYER shall be returned to BUYER.
8. MASS GRADING & UTILITIES: Property shall be delivered with mass grading
completed and all utilities available at the perimeter of the parcel.
9. TAXES & ASSESMENTS: All taxes shall be prorated as of the day ofc1osing. The
property shall be delivered by SELLER free of any Special Assessments.
10. BROKERAGE: BUYER and SELLER represent that neither party is represented and
no brokerage commissions are due.
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11. INTENDED USE: The parties acknowledge that the intended use of the property
would be the construction of a 16,000 to 20,000 square foot commercial service/retail
facility fronting south and west with a zero-lot-line construction on the north property
line. Possible tenants include a restaurant, neighborhood dry cleaner with on-site
processing, and a tenant with a possible drive-thru use. The building would most-likely
attach to the current NorthPointe Plaza via zero-lot-line construction, The architecture of
the facility would reflect that ofNorthPointe Plaza.
12. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING: BUYER shall receive from the City of
Andover the following:
a. Approval for a commercial service/retail development with architectural integrity
consistent with the Andover Station North Design Standards,
b. Approval of Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Commercial Site Plan, and zero-lot-line
construction on the north property line,
13. CONFIDENTIALITY: Each ofthe parties (and their respective agents and
representatives) will keep the existence and terms of this letter and the Purchase
Agreement in strict confidence both before and after closing, except in the course of
conveying necessary information to third parties directly involved in the transaction and
except as may be required by law or otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing by the
parties.
14. NON-BINDING: Each of the parties acknowledges that this is a Letter of Intent only
and shall not be binding until a written Purchase Agreement is executed by both parties.
Please acknowledge your acceptance of this Letter ofIntent by signing one of the
enclosed copies and returning it to my attention. Thank you for your assistance in the
process and your consideration for the proposed use. I look forward to working with the
City of Andover on this location.
Sincerely,
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Retail Space 8,300 s.f. Retail 1/200 35 35
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Pool Store 4,000 s.f. 1/200 17 17
Total 155 142
. Parking spaces available in center -- 228
Note: Calculations used 85% of the floor area numbers, as there is dead
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TO:
EDA President and Board Members
CC:
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM:
Will Neumeister, Director of Community Development wL
SUBJECT: Discuss Bunker Lake Blvd. Median Alternatives
DATE:
October 2, 2007
INTRODUCTION
At the September 41h EDA meeting staff presented information related to some options that could be investigated
further. EDA directed staff to develop a cost estimate on installing colored concrete in the median with small
openings for plantings. See attached cost estimate from a concrete contractor to do stamped colored concrete
work, however it does not include the cost to make changes to the irrigation lines. Also, note that every couple of
years the contractor recommends the concrete be sealed at a price of $1 per square foot. Which will require lane
closures, and those costs would be about $600- $1,000. There are approximately 22,700 square feet of area to seal
Based on the high cost of concrete and sealing costs, staff started to brainstorm what other alternatives may exist.
The other idea that came up was actually suggested by Board Member Orttel. That idea to plant a ground cover
like "Crown Vetch" was investigated and it seemed like it might be a possibility until we checked with the
MnDNR Ecologist, and she indicated that it would take over the area, including the surrounding ditches and
property. See attached information sheet and email, she has recommended native grasses, such as little bluestem,
june grass or broom grass, and even plain old sod. These would require regular maintenance and that could still be
a costly item for the business owners to pay for.
DISCUSSION
Again, the "Crown Vetch" ground cover seemed to be an alternative that should be considered, but the plants are
considered very invasive. For years MnDOT used the plant material along Minnesota Highways. DNR indicates
the plant is considered invasive and should be avoided, as we it will spread uncontrolled to surrounding property.
Staff contacted Mickman Brothers to obtain an estimate of what the cost would be to remove the existing wood
chips, weeds, perennials that still remain and prep the area for a spring planting of native grass seed, See attached
cost estimate. That would get the area looking clean and ready for an April 2008 seeding. Spring is the
recommended planting time for Crown Vetch, however the fall of this year would work for the other native
grasses. Staff recommends that the native grass seeding alternative be discussed as the cost of this approach is
much less than the concrete alternative. We think plain concrete may be less cost and not need to be regularly
sealed so that should be discussed also. However, if the seeding doesn't work, then the EDA will be back to
discuss this once again in a year or two. The choice is yours to discuss, there are no easy answers only intelligent
choices
ACTION REOUESTED
The EDA is asked to receive the information and discuss which option is desired.
Respectfully submitted,t~
Will Neumeister
Attachments: Estimates from Mickman's & North Country Concrete, Crown Vetch Information
WiII N umeister
Orom:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Ann Pierce [Ann.Pierce@dnr.state.mn.us]
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 11 :30 AM
Will Neumeister; Jay Rendall
Re: Question from the City of Andover
Will, Jay sent me your inquiry regarding crown vetch. Crown vetch does spread easily. It
will spread down the ditch and road area quite extensively. Crown vetch will also spread
easily into open areas around the roadway. I would suggest planting some native grasses
such as little bluestem or June grass (which is short). You could also try other native
prairie herbaceous plants. These do well in roadway situations.
I would be happy to give you more information on plants that would work well in your
particular area and situation. I would recommend avoiding the use of crown vetch.
Please give me a call or email me if you have any further questions.
Thank you,
Ann
Ann Pierce, Ph.D.
Ecologist, Invasive Species
MNDNR, Ecological Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55144-4040
Telephone (651) 259-5119
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Jay,
Does Crown Vetch spread so much that if I were to plant it in a roadway median that I
would need to worry that it would spread to the surrounding area.
Will Neumeister
City of Andover
763-767-5140
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# ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL I
BID AS PER FIELD MEASUREMENT 9/7/07 FOR 2008
I WITH MN DOT STANDARD 3A22 AND 3A32
CONCRETE MIX.
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MEDIAN INCLUDES REMOVAL (WITH OFF SITE DISPOSAL) I LS 227,307.00 227,307.00
OF EXISTING LANDSCAPED MEDIAN MATERIAL, 8" '- ~
SUBCUT WITH SUPPLY AND PLACEMENT OF 4"
! COMPACTED SAND BASE, PLACEMENT OF 4" I
INTEGRALLY COLORED CONCRETE PAVEMENT I
WITH A STAMPED PATTERN FINISH AND
APPLICATION OF HIGH PARTS SUPER DIAMOND
CLEAR SEAL, COUNTY R.O.W. PERMIT AND LANE
CLOSURES, AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PER MN DOT
REQUIREMENTS. CONSTRUCTION TO TAKE PLACE
AT MEDIAN ALONG BUNKER LAKE BL YO (CO RD
116) FROM JAY STREET NW TO CROSSTOWN BL YO
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:30AM TO 2:30PM M-F I
PER COUNTY REQUIREMENTS. IRRIGATION BY I
OTHERS. INCLUDES PERFORMANCE AND
PAYMENT BOND FOR 100% OF CONSTRUCTION
COST.
ALTERNATE ALT DEDUCT: FOR CONSTRUCTION TO TAKE
PLACE DURING THE HOURS OF 7 AM TO 3PM M-F IN I
LIEU OF 9:30AM TO 2:30PM. I
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I North Country Concrete, Inc
07040143rd Avenue NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
(763)576-8602 PH (763)576-8636 FAX
i PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS
BUNKER LAKE BLVD (CO RD 116) MEDIAN
ANDOVER, MN
CITY OF ANDOVER
I A TTN: DAVE BERKOVITZ
I PH: 612-328-7763
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* Bond available upon request With a 1.0% charge over proposal cost
* Proposal honored for 30 days.
* Any alternations or deviations from above quanity quotations will be
executed only upon written orders and will become extra charges on the
above proposal.
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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above prices, specifications and
conditions are hereby accepted. We agree to give North Country Concrete,
Inc. at least seven (7) days notice prior to commencing work. Persuant to
this proposal the buyer is agreeing to be liable for payment for the work
performed and all cost of collection, including all attorneys' fees, plus
interest. Interest will accrue on the invoices starting 60 days of the invoice
date, and will be accrued at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% APR).
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PROPOSAL
DATE PROPOSAL #
9/1 7/2007 13852
SCHEDULED LET DATE BL
2008 9/17/07
BRADY LINDHOLM
NCCl AUTHORIZING AGENT
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**NO TESTING
**NO CONCRETE PUMPING
**NO WINTER CONDITIONS
**NO SURVEYOR'S LAYOUT
**NO SAND OR AGGREGATE BASE
**NO JOINT SEALING OR SAWING
**NO PERMITS INCLUDED IN PROPOSAL
**UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ABOVE
SIGNATURE
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North Country Concrete, Inc
7040 143rd Avenue NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
(763)576-8602 PH (763)576-8636 FAX
PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS
BUNKER LAKE BLVD (CO RD 116) MEDIAN
ANDOVER, MN'
CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTN: DAVE BERKOVITZ
PH: 612-328-7763
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DESCRIPTION
ITEM
UNIT PRICE #1: POWER WASH AND RE-SEAL
EXISTING COLORED CONCRETE WITH HIGH-PARTS
SUPER DIAMOND CLEAR SEAL.
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* Any alternations or deviations from above quanity quotations will be
executed only upon written orders and will become extra charges on the
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I ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above prices, specifications and
conditions are hereby accepted. We agree to give North Country Concrete,
I Inc. at least seven (7) days notice prior to commencing work. Persuant to
I this proposal the buyer is agreeing to be liable for payment for the work
performed and all cost of collection, including all attorneys' fees, plus
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date, and will be accrued at the rate of 1.5% perIDonth (18% APR).
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-NO CONCRETE PUMPING
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"NO SAND OR AGGREGATE BASE
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Bunker Lake Rehabilitation
Attn: Will Neumeister
PROJECT NAME; Bunker Lake Rehabilitation
PROJECT LOCATION: Andover, Mn.
Prepare two islands for spring seed.
Remove much, existing perennials, and debris
Approximately 2-3 inches mulch
Haul debris to city site
Island 1336 ft x 10.8 ft = 14428 sq. fl
Island 783 ft x 10.8 = ft. 8456 sq. ft
Locate irrigation heads prior to bobcat work
Spray round up on both islands fall 2007
City to provide road closure for project estimate 3 days
Spray round up on both islands spring 2008,
City to provide road closure for project 1 day.
S ed islands spring 2008 with your seed
City to provide road closure for project 1 day.
Total Investment
Respectfully submitted,
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Bob Rowles,
Certified Landscape Professional
Mickman Brothers, Inc.
14630 Hwy. 65
Ham Lake, Mn. 55304
Office 763.413.8289
Cell 612.812.8628 E--Mail bob.rowIeS@mickman.com
Fax 163.413.8302 Website mickman.com
$13,461_00
$682.00
$1,088,00
$1,008.00
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Mr. Neumeister
Time is of the essence on this project.
Please advise with as soon as possible so we can schedule work this season.
On behalf of Mickrnan Brothers, Inc. thank you for the opportunity to bid this project.
The very best to you and your team of professionals.
Respectfully submitted,
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Certified Landscape Professional
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14630 Hwy. 65
Ham Lake, Mn. 55304
Office 763. 413-8289
Cell 612. 812-8628
Fax 763.413.-8302
E-Mail bob.rowIes@miekman.com
Website mickman.com
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Crown Vetch (Securigera varia, formerly Coronilla varia),
also called Purple Crown Vetch, is a low-growing legume
vine. It is native to Africa, Asia and Europe and is commonly
used throughout the United States and Canada for erosion
control, roadside planting and soil rehabilitation. It has become
an invasive species in many states ofthe US.
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Crown Vetch grows 1 to 2
feet tall and bears small
clusters of 1/2-inch pink
and white flowers from
early summer to late fall.
The variety Penngift
produces mounds of pink
flowers. Crown Vetch is a
A field with Crown Vetch tough, aggressive
spreading plant that will
crowd out its neighbors in a show garden but is well suited to a
sunny bank, where it will grow indefinitely with little
maintenance. Its deep, tenacious roots and thick, fern-like
leaves provide excellent erosion control where it is used as a
ground cover.
Crown vetch is toxic to horses because ofthe presence of
nitroglycosides. If consumed in large amounts, it can cause
slow growth, paralysis, or even death.
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Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
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Description:
Appearance: Perennial herbaceous plant, growing 2 - 6' long stems with a
reclining and trailing growth pattern. In winter and early spring crown vetch
can be easily recognized as brown unsightly patches.
Leaves: Pinnately (feather-like) compound, (leaflets on both sides of a
common stalk) with 15 - 25 pairs of oblong leaflets.
Flowers: Clustered in flat-topped umbels ranging from pink, lavender to white
on extended stalks which grow from the leafaxils; blooming from May
through August.
Seeds: Slender seeds are contained in finger-like pods; they remain viable in
the soil for 15 years.
Roots: Spread vegetatively with horizontal stems growing below the soil
surface, called rhizomes, forming roots and producing new plants. They can
grow up to 10' long, contributing to extensive vegetative spread.
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Crown vetch or axseed - Invasive species: Minnesota DNR
. It is found in disturbed remnant prairies and woodland edges, gravel
bars along streams, as well as agricultural land and roadsides. It prefers
open and sunny areas.
. It was introduced from Europe and southeast Asia during the 1950s as
groundcover, bank and slope stabilizer along roads and waterways, and
as green fertilizer crop, and it is still sold commercially.
Control Methods:
Mechanical
Prescribed burning in late spring for several successive years
Mowing in June and late August for several successive years
Chemical
Spot spraying affected areas, (after re-greening from a bum or mowing), with
clopyralid+surfactant+dye.
(This selective herbicide also affects native plants of the sunflower and pea
families. )
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
EDA Pre,idout ",d Boonl ~ .../ .-/'
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director . .
Will Neumeister, Community Development Director wL
CC:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Update on Economic Development Activities
DATE:
October 2, 2007
INTRODUCTION
This memo is provided as a status update for all the economic development activities related to Andover
Station North that the City staff have recently been engaged in. The following is the update on activities:
Rudnick's Retail Building - The staff met with Rudnicki and a broker who would like to consider expanding
the retail center. The possibilities look very positive towards building out the center as originally envisioned
with another 20,000 square feet of space added onto the existing center.
Bruggeman Homes - Two of the townhomes were recently sold and nothing else has been happening.
Funeral Home - They are in working to get the structure built and be in it by January.
Office/Day Care Site -Seeking day care operators out. One has shown some interest.
MVP Baseball (John Larkin)- They are working on thermal architectural and site plans. John Larkin would
like to close on October 10,2007. We have agreed to a two-week extension to allow him to finish getting his
financing. If they do not close by that date we will need to discuss with the EDA whether there is a desire to
keep working with Mr. Larkin on time extensions as this is now going on three months of additional time to
get it closed. We originally were to close on August 1 st .
Light Industrial Building (Dynamic Sealing Technologies) - They closed on the land purchase on September
5th. They want to have a full building permit by late fall for their new building. They're working on drawings.
Office Development (Northstar Partners) - The listing agreement has been extended an additional six-months
as approved by EDA in August. They are now marketing the site for both office and light industrial uses.
Tasty Pizza (Darren Brenk & Associates) - The purchase agreement has not been modified by the Attorneys.
The Brenk's are working on getting their group of owners put together before they are willing to enter into a
purchase agreement.
ACTION REOUESTED
This is an informational update, no action is requested.
Respectfully submitted, ~
Will Neumeister