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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
March 18, 2008
6:00 p,m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (3/4/08 Regular Mtg,)
3. Architectural Review (Foundation Hill Daycare)
4. Letter of Intent (Dry Cleaner)
0 5. Update Andover Station Associations Requests
6. Andover Station Design Guidelines Ameridment
7. Economic Development Updates
8. Other Business
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0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Economic Development Authority ~
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Vicki V olk, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: March 18,2008
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by staff for approval by the EDA:
March 4, 2008 Regular Meeting (Trude absent)
0 March 4, 2008 Closed Meeting (Trude absent)
DISCUSSION
Attached are copies ofthe 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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6 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
7 MARCH 4, 2008 - MINUTES
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10 A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
11 Gamache, March 4,2008,6:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
12 Andover, Minnesota.
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14 Present: Coinmissioners Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Voting
15 resident members Joyce Twistol and Robert Nowak
16 Absent: Commissioner Julie Trude
17 Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
18 Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
19 City Engineer Dave Berkowitz
20 Others
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O;~ APPRO V AL OF MINUTES
25 February 19,2008 Regular Meeting: Correct as written
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27 MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried
28 unanimously. (Trude-absent)
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31 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (MBG HOLDINGS, INC.)
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33 Mr. Neumeister stated MBG Holdings, Inc. is presenting an architectural design with lighting
34 around the entire building and additional stonework that was requested by the EDA at the last
35 meeting.
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37 Mr. Stoner presented an architectural design ofthe restaurant with color schemes. Mr. Stoner
38 stated the roofline would be raised to cover rooftop equipment. There will also be solar panels
39 on the roof and the restaurant will use a geo-thermal heating and cooling system.
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41 The restaurant name was discussed. MBG is considering other names.
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43 The EDA approved the architectural design and site plan of the restaurant.
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Minutes - March 4, 2008
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1 LETTER OF INTENT REVIEW (BLUE FIN POOL & SPA)
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3 Mr. Neumeister stated Blue Fin Pool and Spa has submitted a Letter of Intent. They are
4 interested in building an extension onto the shopping center owned by Louis Rudnicki. The
5 proposed building would be 6,600- foot print with the option of expanding up in the future. They
6 are offering $6.50 per square foot with a 3% representation fee to Merit Custom Homes.
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8 Commissioner Jacobson asked how the $6.50 compares to other land that is for sale, Mr.
9 Dickinson stated $6.50 is an appropriate dollar amount.
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11 MOTION by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to direct staffto prepare a purchase agreement based
12 on the terms that have been discussed between EDA and Blue Fin Pool & Spa. Motion carried
13 unanimously, (Trude-absent)
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16 CONSIDER ALLOWING TEMPORARY GREENHOUSE
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18 Mr. Neumeister stated Linder's would like to put a temporary greenhouse in the parking lot of
019 Festival Foods in Andover Station. The current Andover Station guidelines do not allow
20 temporary structures, The EDA is either going to have to call this a sales event and broaden the
21 allowable time frame, get a variance or amend the guidelines.
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23 Commissioner Knight stated having staff make changes to the Andover Station guidelines and
24 bring back to the EDA at the next meeting.
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26 Mr. Neumeister stated the guidelines would be changed and brought back to the next meeting
27 March 19,2008.
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30 TIME EXTENSION REQUEST (MVP BASEBALL ACADEMY, INC.)
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32 Mr. Larkin stated he's continuing to work on financing and is requesting a 30-day extension on
33 the purchase agreement.
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35 Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to extend the purchase agreement 30 days. Motion
36 carried 5 ayes and 1 nay (Jacobson) vote. (Trude-absent)
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39 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES
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0:; Mr. Neumeister gave updates on the following:
43 Funeral Home - They should be opening next month.
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0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - March 4, 2008
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1 Day Care Site - Griffen Business Holdings would be bringing an architectural rendering to the
2 next EDA meeting.
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4 Office Development - The agreement expired on February 29,2008. Staff would not support
5 extending the agreement with Northstar Partners. The EDA agreed.
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7 The EDA recessed at 6:41 p.m. to go into a closed session.
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9 The EDA reconvened at 6:55 p.m. from the closed session.
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11 OTHER BUSINESS
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13 Mr. Dickinson stated staff has been working on a redevelopment of the Kottke area. At this time
14 that project is no longer moving forward.
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17 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
18 adjourned at 7:00 p,m.
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0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: BDA Pre"""" and BoanI ~ /'
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Direc r l
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community Development ~
SUBJECT: Architectural Review (Foundation Hill Daycare)
DATE: March 18, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is asked to review and approve the attached architectural/site design of the proposed
Daycare/Montessori School (for Foundation Hill) that is to be built on the parcel ofland located
north of Bruggeman's Townhomes. Also attached is the site plan showing how they will position
their building on the lot. The buyer, Mr. Nagwani, will be present at the meeting to present color
schemes he is proposing to use on the building.
0 DISCUSSION
The Andover Station North Design Guidelines require the building to be reviewed by the Andover
EDA to determine whether the materials conform to the qualities the EDA has established for this
area. The materials that it will be built of integral colored concrete block with other exterior finish
materials including glass, brick and EIFS. Staff feels that the design and materials choices are in
keeping with the design guidelines. Mr. Nagwani plans to build 6,653 square feet this summer,
and the balance of the building (4,739 square feet) will be built in future years as their space needs
grow. We have calculated that the amount of parking is adequate to meet both the short and long
term needs. They will have a shared driveway and parking access and maintenance agreement
with the adjacent owner.
ACTION REOUESTED
The EDA is asked to approve the architectural design and site plan of the Foundation Hill Daycare
and Montessori School. The Andover Review Committee will review the site plans during the
Commercial Site Plan Review process.
Respectfully submi~
Will Neumeister
Attachments: Drawings of Building; Site Plan
0 Cc: Murli Nagwani, Foundation Hill Montessori, 3220 Bridge St. NW (Suite 105), St. Francis,
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TO: EDA President and Board
Cc: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community Development ~
SUBJECT: Letter of Intent (Laura Heppner)
DATE: March 18, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is asked to review the attached "Letter of Intent" from Laura Heppner indicating she would like
to buy one of the parcels located in Andover Station North. The site that she is offering to buy is the north
Y2 of Lot 26, Block 1, Parkside at Andover Statio (see attached location map). This is the lot directly north
of the lot being sold to Murli Nagwani for a day care/Montessori School. She would like to build a 6,000
to 8,000 square foot building of which about 50% would be occupied by their dry cleaning business with
the remainder of the space available for lease.
0 DISCUSSION
The attached "Letter of Intent" proposes a price of $4.50 per square foot for the land (including the park
dedication fee). They anticipate that they would like to close by June 1, 2008 to enable a ground breaking
by mid-summer 2008.
They have met with Mr. Nagwani to discuss the dry cleaner use of the property. Mr. Nagwani has agreed
to put it in writing that he will accept the dry cleaner use on the property adjacent to the one he is intending
to buy. This is needed because dry cleaners had been an excluded use in his purchase agreement.
If the EDA agrees with the use and the type of building construction, price, etc. then the next step is to
authorize the City Attorney to prepare a purchase agreement.
ACTION REQUESTED
The EDA is asked to review the "Letter of Intent" from Laura Heppner and determine if the proposed use
and price is acceptable. If so, please authorize the signing of the document and authorize the City Attorney
to prepare a purchase agreement.
Respectfully submitted, L-
Will Neumeister t;v
Attachments
Letter of Intent
0 Plat Map (Andover Station North)
Site Plan of Building Layouts
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0 Letter of Intent to Purchase Property:
Known as Parcel B (approximately 50,000 sq ft)
Located in the Andover Station Project; Andover, MN
February 3, 2008
EDA President and Board
Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
Will Neumeister, Director of community Development
City of Andover
1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW
Andover, MN 55304
RE: Sale of approximately 50,000 +/- sq ft lot just off 139th Lane NW and Jay Street
NW, Andover, MN
Dear President and Board, Jim and Will:
This letter of intent to purchase is written for the purpose of outlining the terms and
conditions that the buyer would consider in purchasing the above-referenced lot and
that the seller would accept. The terms and conditions are the following:
0 1.) Laura J. Heppner and/or assigns agree(s) to purchase this lot for a sale price
of two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000) based on 50,000
~ ~t at $4.50 per ..uare fooL Au .......t mouey _.....it of Ii..
tI ($30B))vill be made upon signing the Purchase Agreement.
1 2.) Seller shall provide a certified survey of the property showing all easements
7Jl \ ~ ofrecord.
\\ b3. Seller shall provide payment of all assessments.
4.) Seller shall provide payment of all park fees.
5.) Seller shall provide a copy of an environmental phase I and II report if seller
possesses one.
6.) Seller shall provide copies of all soil tests for the lot if said tests exist.
7.) Buyer shall be able to obtain the correct zoning, land use, signage, watershed,
environmental and other governmental approvals and permits necessary for
the buyer to use the property for a drive-through window and dry-cleaning
processing plant along with retail sales. This sale is contingent upon buyer's
obtaining all necessary approvals.
8.) Seller shall provide that roads, utilities and points of access as well as other
infrastructures are available to the property for buyer's purpose.
9.) Sale shall be subject to buyer's obtaining the approval of an acceptable
building plan and design from the City of Andover, MN.
10.) Sale shall be subject to buyer's obtaining satisfactory financing and
e reasonable construction costs for the approved plan and proposed
construction and is contingent upon buyer's approval.
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0 11.) Sale shall be subject to buyer's obtaining approval for her retail sign at
Andover Station for the overall project, thereby allowing her to install her
business name on this sign in a manner parallel to the signage of other
businesses' names on the sign. This sale is contingent upon buyer's obtaining
the use of this sign.
12.) Sale shall be subject to obtaining verification from the City of Andover that
the proposed new stoplight at the corner of Jay Street and Hanson boulevard
will be installed before September 1, 2008. Additionally, the buyer will not be
responsible for payment of any expenses or fees associated with this new
stoplight or its installation (i.e., all these expenses will be paid by the City of
Andover).
13.) Sale shall be subject to seller's providing clear and good title at closing.
14.) Sale shall be subject to closing on the lot on or before June 1,2008.
15.) Integrated Real Estate Services, Inc (IRES) represents the buyer and seller in
this transaction and a six percent (6%) real estate commission shall be paid to
IRES by the seller at closing. Buyer is to pay no commission in this
transaction.
N.B.: This letter of intent to purchase represents confidential information which is
to be shared only among the seller and seller's attorney, buyer and buyer's attorney,
and broker for all parties' benefit. This letter of intent will expire on February 22.
2008 if not accepted by all parties. Please acknowledge acceptance by affIXing your
0 signature below. This document will then become the basis for drafting a binding
Purchase Agreement within seven (7) days of the letter's being accepted by all
parties concerned.
SELLER: Andover Economic Development Authority
By:
Michael R. Gamache, President
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By:
James Dickinson, Executive Director
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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: Economic Development Authority
CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator
FROM: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Update Andover Station Associations Requests
DATE: March 18, 2008
INTRODUCTION
This item is to update the Andover EDA on requests made by the Andover Station Associations.
DISCUSSION
0 At the February 19th Andover EDA meeting the Andover Station Associations requested that the
EDA look at cost saving measures for the lighting and landscape maintenance to Jay Street and
Martin Street. There was also a request to evaluate a left turn lane on Bunker Lake Boulevard to
provide access at Martin Street.
Staff met with representative of the associations and Connexus Energy to discuss the lighting. Leo
Offerman with Connexus evaluated 3 options to reduce the lighting cost. The options are as
follows:
1. All the lights remain on from sunset to 2:00 am and then turn half of the lights off until
sunrise. This would provide an approximate energy savings of $2,200 annually.
2. Every other light to be on from sunset to sunrise. This would provide an approximate energy
savings of $5,000 and an approximate maintenance savings of $1,000. The total estimated
annual savings would be $6,000.
3. Every other light to be on from sunset to 2:00 am and then all the lights to be turn off. This
would provide an approximate energy savings of $7,200 and an approximate maintenance
savings of $1 ,000. The total estimated annual savings would be $8,200.
Staff recommends option 1, which would continue the main intent of the lighting to provide safe
lighting that promotes pedestrian traffic in the area and accents the vast plantings that were installed.
0 Option 3 is not recommended because the lighting of intersections at Station Parkway would be
eliminated and the area would be extremely dark.
EDA Members
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Another concern was the amount of landscape maintenance required by the associations for the
median and boulevard plantings. The area has not been maintained properly by the associations for
several years. The shrubs are overgrown and need to be cut back. One issue specifically that was
mentioned was the sight lines at Jay Street and the main entrance across from Kottkes Bus
Company.
Staff has reviewed the landscape and agrees that the sight lines at Jay Street and the main entrance is
a problem. Staff recommends that the EDA clear trees and cut back the shrubs in the south median
to provide proper sight lines for safety. The remainder of the landscape maintenance should be done
by the associations and kept up with on an annual basis.
The final request was to evaluate a left turn lane on Bunker Lake Boulevard to access Martin Street.
Staff prepared a draft drawing to see if a turn lane will fit within the existing median. It appears that
it will meet the geometric design standards. Staff also contacted Doug Fischer (Anoka County
Engineer) to request a meeting to discuss this item. Through a series of voicemails, Mr. Fischer
stated the county was not interested in a turn lane and was not willing to meet. I requested a letter
stating that and to date I have not received one. A voicemail and follow up email was sent to Mr.
0 Fischer with no response.
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to discuss the items and direct staff on how to proceed.
Respectfully submitted,
Q~CO.
David D. Berkowitz
cc: Erica Dahlin, Andover Station II Association, Andover Lanes, 13633 Martin Street NW,
Andover, MN 55304
Jennifer Lenhart, Andover Station Owners Association, United Properties, 6465 Wayzata
Boulevard, Suite 130, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: EDA President and Board
CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community
SUBJECT: Andover Station Design Guidelines Amendment
DATE: March 18, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The EDA agreed at their last meeting to make changes to the Andover Station Design Guidelines to
allow the seasonal greenhouse/garden center in the parking lot between Festival Foods and the now
vacant Northgate Liquors building. This report brings forward the needed changes in. the guidelines
to allow that to happen.
o DISCUSSION
The EDA felt comfortable making the change as long as it didn't automatically allow all temporary
uses without some oversight by the EDA. There was direction that the EDA be allowed to review
and approve the operation. Attached are selected sections from the design guidelines that will need to
be amended to allow the proposed Linder's Greenhouse in Andover Station.
The EDA is asked to review the proposed changes to the Andover Station Design Guidelines. This
would allow a seasonal greenhouse/garden center in the Andover Station area provided the EDA has
reviewed what the operation will look like and determined that it fits the architecture of the area, and
that it will not affect parking and traffic flow, and a Conditional Use Permit is obtained.
ACTION REQUESTED
Please consider the proposed changes and take action to amend the Andover Station Design
Guidelines as shown on the attached page.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
Attachment
o Andover Station Design Guidelines (pertinent sections)
Proposed Changes (March 18, 2008)
0 Andover Station Design Guidelines
The Andover Station Design Guidelines do not currently allow temporary structures. The new
words that are needed are bold/underlined and language that should be removed is stricken out.
Please review the following excerpts from the Andover Station Design Standards (with changes
shown). Garden centers and outdoor sales and storage need to be removed from the list of excluded
uses. They will still need to obtain a Conditional Use Permit from the City,
Section 1.13 "Excluded Uses" shall mean the following uses and activities are prohibited within the
property:
. Contractors Yards
. Lumber Yards
. Home Improvement/Building Supply
- GaNhm/LaIUiBl'lapl'l Cl'lIitl'lr
. Auto Related Industries including sales and repair
. Used Material Yard
- lZntl'lHer 8teragl'l antl Sall'lS
. Manufacture, storage or sale of explosives or similar dangerous products
. Trucking Terminal
. "Adult Uses" as regulated by City Ordinances
0 Changes to the following section will allow a temporary structure, but qualifies that approval is
needed by the EDA and City Council:
Section 2.07 Minimum Standards
. Temporary Structures - Ne tOOl}'le1'8I') lllli.llimg er etftl'lr t@m}'lemfj' stml'lUl'l shallhl'l
}'Immittl'lll €lll. any l€lt; }'Ire. idl'lll, he ..l'l . l'lf, that Ttrailers, temporary construction buildings,
and the like shall be permitted for construction purposes during the period of construction
or alteration of a permanent building. Such structures shall be placed as inconspicuously
as practicable, shall cause no inconvenience to owners or other occupants of other lots,
and shall be removed not later than 30 days after the date of substantial completion for
beneficial occupancy of the building in connection with which the temporary structure
was used. Other temoorarv structures. such as seasonall!reenhouses. shall be
allowed to be located on orooerties in Andover Station orovided that thev have been
reviewed and aooroved bv the Andover EDA. The EDA will determine whether
these tvoes of temoorarv structures will be allowed. based on the followinl! Qualities:
- Comoatible with the architecture of the surroundinl! area.
- Location in the oarkinl! lot will not to adverselv affect the traffic or oarkinl!
needs of the business.
- City Council aooroval of a Conditional Use Permit is obtained.
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-0 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 Directo
FROM: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director wL
SUBJECT: Economic Development Updates
DATE: March 18, 2008
INTRODUCTION
This memo is provided as an update for all economic development activities related to Andover Station North:
Funeral Home (Thurston-DeShaw) - They've fmished with construction and are putting furniture in the
building.
Day Care Site (Griffen Business Holdings) - The architect has completed the architectural elevation drawings
and the EDA is asked to review them this evening. They would like to be under construction by May 1st.
0 MVP Baseball (John Larkin) - Mr. Larkin was given a 30 day time extension until the end of March to
complete the purchase.
Blue Fin Pool & Spa - Staff is working on preparing the lot split and purchase agreement documents.
Restaurant (Moose Knuckles) - Mr. Stoner has received EDA approval of the architectural design of the
building and closing is set to occur on or before April 1, 2008.
Light Industrial Building (Dynamic Sealing Technologies) - They have applied for a building permit and the
option agreement and purchase agreement are on the agenda this evening (for adjacent lot).
OffICe Development (Northstar Partners) - They have produced a long list of whom they have marketed the
site to. Staff will continue to market the site and if any of the potential buyers surfaces we will bring forward
any and all offers should they appear.
ACTION REOUESTED
No action is needed. this is only an informational update.
Respectfully sUbmi~~
Will Neumeister
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