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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
December 16, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (12/2/08 Regular Mtg.)
3. Purchase Agreement/Letter of Intent/Progress Review
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
DECEMBER 16, 2008 - MINUTES
A Meeting ofthe Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice-President
Trude, December 16, 2008, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Present: Commissioners Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude, Don
Jacobson, Robert Nowak, Joyce Twistol
Absent: President Gamache
Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Others
AGENDA AMENDMENT
. Mr. Dickinson made the recommendation to amend the agenda to include "adjournment" at the
end of the meeting.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the agenda as amended. Motion carried
unanimously. (Gamache absent)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 2, 2008 Regular Meeting: Correct as amended.
Commissioner Trude stated on Page 1 line 41 revise to" Commissioner Trude stated she did not want
to impair the businesses ability to attract customers. She also did not think that any of the activities
described violate the prohibition of permanent outside storage."
Commissioner Trude stated on Page 2 line 2 revise to add "so do not violate the guidelines".
Commissioner Trude stated on Page 2 line 12 revise "the" to "any".
Commissioner Trude stated on Page 3 line 7 revise "questioned" to "suggested" and "using" to
"rep lacing"
Commissioner Trude stated on Page 3 line 1 0 revise to add "She also asked staff to look at
alternative locations and discuss the matter with member of the ABA, commissioners concurred".
. Commissioner Knight stated on Page 2 line 7 that he was not the one who made the comment, so
remove his name from the minutes.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the minutes as amended. Motion carried
unanimously. (Gamache absent)
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. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - December 16, 2008
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Commissioner Trude asked why the Voting Resident Members were called that, instead of
Commissioners and would like it changed.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, Change "Voting Resident" to "Commissioner". Motion
carried unanimously. (Gamache absent)
PURCHASE AGREEMENT/LETTER OF INTENT/PROGRESS REVIEW
Mr. Dickinson discussed the status of economic development activities related to Andover
Station North. He said that Laura Heppner of Mr. T's Dry Cleaners may have an investor partner
and more information will be forthcoming in the future. Blue Fin Pool & Spa construction is
going good walls are up and they are working on the roof.
Mr. Dickinson stated that nothing has happened recently with Moose & Co. Grill House. Fees
will go up in 2009, staff needs to meet with them and find out the status. There maybe some
legal action against one of the partners. Construction loans were approved, but the long-term
. financing may be an issue.
Mr. Dickinson discussed the monument signs and provided an example to the EDA of how staff
would like to market the area by promoting the blank space on the signs with "Space Available"
signage. Commissioner Trude stated that she thought this was a good idea and that some of the
other businesses, close to Bunker, may be willing to pay to advertise on the sign.
Mr. Dickinson discussed the Kwik Trip Convenience store/car wash letter of intent to purchase
Eddy's Auto Body has expired and Kwik trip is currently renegotiating the purchase of the
property, at a lower cost. Eddy's has been talking with Kottke's on a possible relocation site.
Commissioner Orttel asked if Kwik Trip has thought of another site. Mr. Dickinson is not aware
of any other Kwik Trip options.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight recognizing Commissioner Orttel for his years of service
on the Economic Development Authority and for his efforts in cleaning the area along Bunker
Lake Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. (Gamache absent)
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Twistol to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. (Gamache,
absent) The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dana Peitso, Recording Secretary