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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
January 15, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Organizational Items
3. Approval of Minutes (1/2/08 Regular Mtg.)
4. Letter of Intent Review (MBG Holdings, LLC)
5. Bunker Lake Boulevard Medians
6. Update on Economic Development Activities
7. Other Business
8. 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
TO: EDA President and Commissioners
FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Organizational Items
DATE: January 15, 2008
INTRODUCTION
At the January 2nd City Council meeting, the Council reappointed the current EDA resident
members to a new term. The terms for resident member commissioners are six (6) years.
DISCUSSION
Attached is a draft copy of the Council minutes documenting the reappointment of the resident
members Robert Nowak and Joyce Twistol.
ACTION REOUESTED
The City's Deputy City Clerk, Michelle Hartner, will administer the oath of office for the EDA
resident members in attendance.
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Regular Andover City Council Meeting
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Minutes - January 2, 2008
Page 6
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3 SCHEDULE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
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5 The Council is requested to set up interviews
with residents who have submitted applications for
6 the various commissions that have vacancies.
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8 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson,
to reappoint the Community Center Business
9 Representative, Mike Quigley; and EDA
residents, Robert Nowak and Joyce Twistol, for new
10 terms. Motion carried unanimously.
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12 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson,
to schedule interviews on Thursday, January 10,2008
13 at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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16 SCHEDULE EDA MEETING
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18 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight,
to schedule an EDA meeting for Tuesday, January 15,
19 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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21
22 ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
23
24 City Administrator Dickinson updated
the Council on the administration and city department
25 activities, meeting reminders, and miscellaneous
projects.
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27 City Engineer Berkowitz updated the
Council on road improvement projects in the City.
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29 Community Development Director Neumeister
updated ~e Council on development activity in
30 the City.
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33 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT
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35 (Foreclosed Homes and Property Taxes)
- Councilmember Orttel stated with all the foreclosures
36 going on, when a house is in foreclosure
and the taxes are not being paid, the City does not get
37 their revenue. Mr. Dickinson stated
they only get that through the delinquent processing of taxes.
38 Councilmember Orttel stated his concern
was in the past they were building a few hundred
39 homes a year and now it is less than
one hundred and in 2008 they could have several hundred
40 homes that will not be paying taxes
because of the foreclosures, which will hurt the City. Mr.
41 Dickinson stated one thing he has found
is when the mortgage companies do take them over, the
42 taxes get paid.
43
44 (Ice Skating on Drainage Ponds) - Councilmember
Orttel stated he received an inquiry about
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
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TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Vicki V olk, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: January 15,2008
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by staff for approval by the EDA:
January 2, 2008 Regular Meeting
DISCUSSION
Attached are copies ofthe minutes for your review.
ACTION REOUlRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
(tL. ()d,
Vicki V olk
City Clerk
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6 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
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JANUARY 2, 2008 - MINUTES
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10 A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development
Authority was called to order by President Mike
11 Gamache, January 2, 2008, 6:00 p.m.,
at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
12 Andover, Minnesota.
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14 Present:
President Mike Gamache, Commissioners Don Jacobson, Mike
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Knight, Ken Orttel (arrived 6:02 p.m.), Julie Trude, Voting
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resident members Robert Nowak and Joyce Twistol
17 Absent:
None
18 Also present:
Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
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Community Development Director Will Neumeister
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City Engineer Dave Berkowitz
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Others
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24 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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26 December 4, 2007 Regular Meeting: Correct
as written.
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28 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight,
approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried
29 unanimously.
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32 ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS
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35 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Gamache,
recommending the City Council reappoint voting
36 resident members of the EDA, Joyce Twistol
and Robert Nowak for another term. Motion
37 carried unanimously.
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39 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight,
to approve the officer positions; they will remain the
40 same. Motion carried unanimously.
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43 PURCHASE AGREEMENT TIME EXTENSION (MVP
BASEBALL - JOHN LARKIN)
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45 Mr. Larkin stated his investor backed
out. There is a new investment group that is interested in
46 the project. Mr. Larkin is requesting
a 30-60 day extension.
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48 Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude,
to extend the purchase agreement 60 days. Motion carried
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - January 2, 2008
Page 2
1 6 ayes and 1 nay (Jacobson) vote.
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4 REVIEW PURCHASE AGREEMENT (GRIFFEN BUSINESS
HOLDINGS)
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6 Mr. Neumeister discussed the changes
of the purchase agreement that Mr. Nagwani has
7 requested.
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9 Commissioner Jacobson would like Mr.
Nagwani to explain why he would like certain
10 businesses to be excluded from the property
adjacent.
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12 Mr. Nagwani stated the licensing for
a daycare center has limits on how close a liquor store can
13 be to a school. He's also concerned
about the potential pollutants generated from a dry cleaning
14 processing plant and printing facilities.
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16 The city ordinance regarding how close
a liquor store can be to a school was discussed.
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18 Mr. Neumeister stated Mr. Nagwani would
like to close within six months.
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20 Commissioner Trude would like the purchase
agreement to state that closing would be within 90
21 days of the signed purchase agreement.
If the closing does not take place in 90 days the buyer
22 would need to provide the seller with
proof of financing for the project.
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24 Mr. Nagwani would like 120 days from
the signed purchase agreement. He would like to have
25 the building ready by the time school
starts.
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27 The shared parking lot was discussed.
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29 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight,
to have staff move forward drafting the agreement with
30 closing in 120 days. Extensions will
only be given if proof of financial viability is produced and
31 with the additional use restrictions.
Motion carried unanimously.
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33 AREA IDENTIFICATION SIGNS (ANDOVER STATION
NORTH)
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35 Mr. Neumeister stated at this time details
need to be finalized in order for construction to be done
36 in the spring.
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38 Commissioner Orttel suggested getting
quotes from a bricklayer for the base and a sign company
39 for the sign portion to save on the
cost. Mr. Neumeister agreed.
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41 Mr. Dickinson stated the EDA could act
as the general contractor. The association would be
42 responsible for the maintenance of the
signs.
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44 Mr. Neumeister stated at the next meeting
staff will have a modified proposal and price quote.
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - January 2, 2008
Page 3
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2 UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
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4 Mr. Neumeister updated on the following:
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6 Retail Building - A realtor is still
working with a client interested in expanding the Rudnicki
7 building. He also has a restaurant interested
in the lot north of the bank.
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9 Tasty Pizza - A letter was sent stating
the purchase agreement is dissolved.
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11 LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH UPDATE
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13 Mr. Dickinson stated he talked to the
County, Association of Minnesota Counties, Association of
14 Metropolitan Cities and the League of
Minnesota Cities. At this time a bill will not be going to
15 the legislature this session.
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18 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight,
to adjoum. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
19 adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
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21 Respectfully submitted,
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23 Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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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 Direct
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community
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SUBJECT: Letters ofIntent (MBG Holdings, LLC)
DATE: January 15,2008
INTRODUCTION
A "Letter of Illtent" has been received related to purchasing property in Andover Station
North. See attachment. The buyers will be at the meeting to explain their proposal to build a
restaurant on the lot located north of First Regions Bank. They are offering a price of $5.00
per square foot with a request for a 3% commission to the agent involved.
ACTION REQUESTED
The ED.A is asked to allow the buyers to make a short presentation at the meeting. The EDA
is then asked to review/discuss the letter of intent and provide staff direction on whether there
is interest in preparing a purchase agreement on the parcel with MBG Holdings.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachment
Letter of Intent
Location Map
Mr. Will Neumeister
City (If Andover, :MN
1685 Crosstown Blvd. N. W.
Andover, MN 55304
RE: Purchase of Lot 4 Blodt 3 Andover Station North.
Dear Mt. Neumeister:
This is a proposal for the purchase of Lot 4 Block 3 Andover Station North from the city
of Andover, MN and its subsequent development into a full service sit down restaurant.
1. SELLER: City of Andover, MN
2. BUYER: MBG Holdings LLC.
3. LEGAL DESCRIPllON: Lot 4 Block 3 Andover Station North..
4. PRICE: $336,785 Three Hundred Thirty Six Thousand StWen Hundred
Eighty Five ..d 001100 DoDan Or $5.00 a square foot for approximately 67,357
square feet.
5. CLOSING: Closing shaIl be on or before April I st, 2008 with COnstruction to
begin immediately. At closing, seller shall convey a marketable fee title free of all
leases, mortgages and other encumbrances and restrictions.
6. TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS: All taxes shall be prorated as of the day of
closing. The property shall be delivered by SELLER free of any special
assessments.
7. BROKERAGE: Sener to pay 3% representation fee to Pentagon Real Estate
Group upon successful closing.
8. INTENDED USE: The parties acknowledge that the intended use of the
property would be used to construct an approximate 7,000 square foot restaurant
with fun service bar with a family atmosphere. ~hitecture would be per City of
Andover, MN requirements.
9. CONDffiONS PRECEDENT TO CLOSING: Buyer shall agree to or receive
from the city of Andover, MN the following:
A. Approval ror the construction of a restaurant.
B. Approved preliminary plat, final piat (at City of Andover's expense).
Proposed preliminary site plan and elevation approval.
C. Approval for on sale liquor license.
10. CONFIENTIALITY: Each of the panies( and
their respective agents and
representatives) will keep the existence and
terms oftbe letter in strict confidence
. both before closing.
11. NON-BINDING; Each of the parties acknowledges
that this is a Letter of
Intent and shall be not be binding until a
written Purchase Agreement is executed
by both parties.
Please acknowledge your acceptance of this
Letter of Intent by signing and
returning by mail or filx.. Thank you for your
assistance in. the process and your
favorable response fur the proposed USe.
Sincerely,
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Detrick Johnson
Representative ofMBG Holdings LLC.
Acknowledged this day of
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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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TO: EDA President and Board Members
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community
Development wet-
SUBJECT: Bunker Lake Boulevard Medians
DATE: January 15,2008
INTRODUCTION
Staffhas received a detailed quote from Prairie Restorations to do the seeding and plantings on the
Bunker Lake median. There are a few items beyond those identified in the proposal that will be
additional costs to implement the program (i.e. traffic control, periodic mowing and weeding for 2-
3 years, irrigation system repairs). All the work in the proposal would be done in the spring of
2008.
DISCUSSION
The proposal identifies that the ends of the two large medians will have small plants or plugs of a
variety of wildflowers. These areas
would be about 100 square feet in area and add some color
and interest and then Prairie Restorations would also seed the medians with "Little Bluestem ",
"Junegrass ", or "Side Oats Gramma ". These grasses would be planted in the medians as
described in the proposal. They plan two applications of broad leaf herbicides to do a total kill of
all the weed seeds that are in the soil. They also plan to do a straw erosion blanket to protect the
seedlings and enhance germination.
ACTION REQUESTED
With the cost estimate in hand, the EDA is asked to approve authorizing the Executive Director to
sign the proposal to move this towards implementation in early spring 2008.
Respectfully submitted~
Will Neumeister
Attachment: Cost Estimate
From: Bob Rowles [bob.rowles@mickman.com]
Sent: Monday, January 07,200812:13 PM
To: Will Neumeister
Subject: FW: Bunker Lake Boulevard Medians
Will,
Please review Prairie Restorations proposal.
There proposal is fair and reasonable for the added materials and service.
In addition to this there will need to be an irrigation allowance to bring system back to peak performance.
Road closure cost and set up will be the the responsibility of the City of Andover.
Bob Rowles
Certified Landscape Professional
Client Development
Mickman Brothers, Inc.
14630 Hwy. 65
Ham Lake, Mn. 55304
763.413.8289 Office
763.413.8302 Fax
612.812.8628 Mobile
bob.rowles@mickman.com
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From: Josh Richardson [mailto:jrichardson@prairieresto.com]
Sent: Friday, December 07,20072:57 PM
To: 'w.neumeister@ci.andover.mn.us'
Subject: Bunker Lake Boulevard Medians
Hi Will,
Thanks for the opportunity to provide a proposal for the Bunker Lk Blvd Medians.
I think the plan we have worked out in our past few discussions is a good, realistic approach. It will never
be a
zero maintenance site, but I think native grass plantings will look great and the maintenance they will require
will
not be highly labor intensive.
I think the installation process will require two short visits to apply herbicide (less than two hours each)
and three
work days (9:00 to 2:30) the seeding, erosion blanketing, and flower planting. This of course depends on many
factors, but we are happy to try and help minimize any traffic control expenses you might have by providing
an
ideal crew size and limiting the number of vehicles in the area.
Thanks again and have a good weekend.
Josh
Josh Richardson
Wetland and Shoreline Sales Specialist
Prairie Restorations Inc.
P.O. Box 327
Princeton, MN 55371
763-631-9428 direct line
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612-708-9428 cellular
Date: 1/7/2008
An outline of the suggested materials and procedures to be used to
establish prairie grasses and wildflowers in the Bunker Lake Blvd Medians
in Andover, Minnesota
Site size: approximately 22,000 sqft
A. Project Overview:
1. The medians on Bunker Lake Boulevard
need an attractive and maintainable solution.
Establishing native prairie grasses in the
medians will provide a long term, ecologically
sound landscape that is perfectly adapted to
the existing soils. Once established, prairie
grasses will require very little watering,
and will add a distinctive look to the site.
2. Each of the medians will be seeded with
a solid stand of one species of native short
grass prairie grass. The largest median will
be seeded with little bluestem and the other
with side oats grama. The smaller median on
Martin Street is to be seeded with June
grass.
3. Both large medians will have accent
gardens on each end (4 total) that will be planted
with showy native wildflowers that are adapted
to dry soil conditions. Five species of
flowers will be used to provide blooms throughout
the growing season. A base seeding
of blue grama, a very short native grass, will
be used to provide ecological stability.
4. To establish this planting, the site
will be treated with herbicide (twice) to kill existing
weeds, mowed to remove dead vegetation, harrowed
to provide a smooth seedbed,
seeded with native grasses, and covered with
straw erosion blanket to protect the
seeding and enhance germination.
B. Site Preparation:
1. Allow the site to green up, followed
by an application ofRoundup@ and Garlon 3A@
herbicides as per manufacturer's directions.
Spot treat Canada thistle with Transline@
herbicide. Allow a minimum of 3 0 days before
disturbing the vegetation with other
procedures.
2. Respray with Roundup@ if additional
vegetation emerges during the waiting period.
Allow a minimum of 10 days before disturbing
the vegetation with other procedures.
3. Harrow or rake the soil to create a
firm, smooth seedbed.
C. Seed and Seeding:
1. Seeding dates shall be in the spring
or summer before August lOth or in the fall between
September 20th and freeze-up.
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2. Once the soil has been prepared, the
grass seed will be broadcast throughout the project
area.
3. A harrowing or hand raking will follow
to incorporate the seed into the soil.
4. The seed shall consist of the following
species and amounts:
West Median (8000 sf):
Side oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) ...................
............4.0 lbs.
East Median (13,000 sf):
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) ..................
...........6.0 lbs.
Accent Gardens (400 sf):
Blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis) ............................
..................0.5 lbs.
Small Median (500 sf):
June grass (Koeleria macrantha).............................
.................0.5 lbs.
Note: A wheat or oat cover crop can be sown along with the native grasses at a rate of approximately 25 Ibs.
per acre.
Wheat/oats is an annual grass species that genninates quickly and will reduce the risk of soil erosion on the
site.
D. Erosion Control:
1. Cover crop will be sown along with the
native grasses.
2. Erosion blanket (S75 or equivalent)
should be applied as per manufacturer's directions
to the entire project area.
E. Plants and Planting:
1. Each of the four accent gardens will
be planted with 90 four inch pots at an approximate
spacing of 12" on center, for a total of 360
plants.
2. From the following list a minimum of
8 species will be used.
Wildflowers
Prairie onion (Allium stellatum)
Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum)
Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta)
Alum-root (Heuchera richardsonil)
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
Rough blazing star (Liatris aspera)
Silky aster (Aster sericeus)
Showy penstemon (Penstemon grandiflorus)
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia)
Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Grasses
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
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F. Management:
1. During the fIrst growing season the
project area may need to be mowed to control
annual weed development. If a "closed" canopy
of weed cover develops, it should be
mowed to aid in the growth of the prairie seedlings
by reducing competition. Optimum
cutting height would be 4 to 6 inches (depending
on wildflower species present).
Mowings done by PRI will be billed separately
unless they are included as part of the
installation contract.
2. In years following the fIrst growing
season, management services could include site
monitoring, burning, mowing, spot spraying,
or hand weeding. These services should
be contracted separately from the installation
contract. Please note that management
services are billed on a time and materials
basis (a breakdown of cost ingredients would
be available prior to contract acceptance).
3. In addition to service contracts, management
consulting services are available upon
request by calling our Services Group.
G. Costs:
Site preparation (includes spraying ,mowing,
raking. harrowing)............................ $1225
Seed and seeding as specified ..............................
..................................... $1480
Straw Erosion Blanket (2450 sq yds installed
@ $1.20 sq yd) ................ $2940
Wildflower 4" pots (360 installed @ $6.50 each)
.................................... $2340
Total.......... ........................... ............ ...............$7985
Note: As an option, PRl will provide a follow-up
consultation approximately I month after the
completion of the project (if the project was
seeded in the fall, the consultation will occur the following
spring). The Restorationist (or salesperson)
will meet with the project owner to assess the status of the
project, answer any questions, and provide
any necessary recommendations, This follow-up consultation
will be provided at no additional cost.
H. Projected Management Procedures and
Cost Estimates:
Year
Projected Management Procedures
2008
Complete site mowings to control annual weed canopy
(I or 2 mowings may be needed).
2009
Complete site mowings (lor 2 mowings may be needed).
Integrated Plant Management (IPM) - spot spraying, spot mowing, hand weeding, etc. (2-3 visits)
2010
Dormant season mow.
IPM (2-3 visits)
Broadleafherbicide overspray
3
Estimated Management Costs
Growing season 2008 (partial season) .................$600
Growing season 2009.........................................
1200
Growing season 2010.........................................
1200
Please note: Management is typically billed
on a time and materials basis. Work is billed upon
completion until the site's maintenance needs
are met (the yearly estimate is not exceeded without
prior approval).
I. Guarantee: Prairie Restorations, Inc.
(PR!) has a great tradition of successfully
installing native landscapes throughout the
Upper Midwest. We feel our expertise in
this industry is second to none and we stand
behind every one of our projects. Because
weare confident in our abilities to provide
you with the best possible materials and
services, we are proud to offer the following
guarantee:
On projects installed by PRI crews within the
specified dates, we will guarantee
successful establishment within three full
growing seasons, given the following
conditions:
1.
That PRI materials and PRI installation services are used on the project.
2.
That the failure of the project is not due to the actions of others.
3.
That P RI staff has been consistently involved with the maintenance of the project
(consultation with the client or direct utilization of P RI management services) from
the time of germination until the end of the third growing season (i. e. mowing, spot
spraying, controlled burning).
This outline provides a step-by-step plan for
accomplishing the restoration of this site.
If successfUl establishment does not occur
within three fUll growing seasons, all
necessary steps will be taken to ensure the
eventual success of the project, at no
additional charge. For purposes of this guarantee,
successfUl establishment is defined
asfollows: That the presence of at least 75%
of the original seeded or planted species
can be found on site, and that the overall
density of vegetation is comprised of no less
than 75% native species.
Restoration outline prepared by Prairie Restorations,
Inc. (pRI), Princeton, Minnesota
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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 Direct
FROM: Will Neumeister, Community Develop
nt Director ail-
SUBJECT: Update on Economic Development Activities
DATE: January 15,2008
INTRODUCTION
This memo is provided as an update for all economic development activities related to Andover
Station North that the City staff have recently been engaged in. The following is the update on
activities:
Retail Building - Nothing new to report.
Bruggeman Homes Townhomes - Sales are slow.
Funeral Home - They expect to be finished with construction by early February.
Day Care Site - Mr. Murli Nagani has signed the purchase agreement and provided the $5,000
earnest money. He has also started working with
an architect on the site and construction
drawings. There is also interest being shown in the north half of the lot by a dry cleaner.
MVP Baseball (John Larkin) - Mr. Larkin is working to secure financing and has until February
29th to complete that process.
Restaurant Site - A new proposal is before the EDA this evening.
Light Industrial Building (IJynamic Sealing Technologies) - They indicate that they will break
ground on the new building soon.
Office Development (Northstar Partners) - Our real estate agents continue to market the site for
both office and light industrial uses. The listing agreement is set to expire on February 29,2008.
ACTION REOUESTED
This is an informational update, no action is needed.
Respectfully submitted, ~
Will Neumeister c:v.