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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 2, 2008 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING December 2, 2008 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (11/18/08 Regular Mtg., 11/18/08 Closed Session) 3. Review Andover Station Design Guidelines (for Outdoor Displays) 0 4. Parkside at Andover Station (Purchase Agreement Negotiations) 5. Discuss Proposed Communication Site Lease - Andover Station North 6. TIF Project Discussion 7. Purchase Agreement/Letter of Intent/Progress Review 8. Other Business 0 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2008 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Gamache, December 2,2008,6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude, Don Jacobson and Voting Resident Member Robert Nowak Absent: Voting Resident Member Joyce Twistol Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister Council Member Elect, Sheri Bukkila Others 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 18, 2008 Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. (Twistol absent) November 18, 2008 Closed Session: Correct as written. Motion" by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. " (Twistol absent) REVIEW ANDOVER STATION DESIGN GUIDELINES (FOR OUTDOOR DISPLAYS) Mr. Neumeister stated the EDA needs to decide how strict they want to be with allowing outdoor display areas for businesses in Andover Station and Andover Station North. If the EDA is going to allow the outdoor displays then the guidelines will need to be changed. 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 0 outside storage. Commissioner Jacobson stated he doesn't have an issue with the outdoor displays; however the guidelines don't allow this so the guidelines should be changed. Commissioner Orttel stated the guidelines address outdoor storage and sales. Which this issue is 0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2008 Page 2 neither since you have to go into the store to pay for the item and the items are brought in to the business at closing. Commissioner Trude asked if any of the items are permanent. She doesn't believe they are, so do not violate the guidelines. Commissioner Jacobson stated he would like staffto change the wording on the guidelines to allow for outdoor displays for both Andover Station and Andover Station North. Commissioner Trude would like staffto talk to the association at Andover Station to see if they have any suggestions or ideas to any change in the guidelines. Mr. Neumeister stated staff will modify the language on the guidelines and bring back to the next EDA meeting. PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION (PURCHASE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS) 0 Mr. Dickinson stated this item is a continuation from the last meeting. Staffhas been meeting with Bruggeman representatives. As a result of meeting with Bruggeman staff is recommending to combine the current two notes, extend the maturity date to December 31, 2012 and reduce the interest rate from 6% to 4.5%. Mr. Dickinson reviewed what's been constructed to date. The target price is $139,900; lower than Blaine and higher than Ramsey. Commissioner Jacobson questioned the benefits to dropping the interest rate. Mr. Dickinson stated it allows Bruggeman more capital availability. Banks are lending at prime which is 4.5%. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approve to combine the two current notes and extend the maturity date to December 31,2012. Motion carried unanimously. (Twistol absent) Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, approve to reduce the interest rate from 6% to 4.5%. Motion carried 5 ayes, 1 nay (Jacobson). (Twistol absent) DISCUSS PROPOSED COMMUNICATION SITE LEASE-ANDOVER STATION NORTH Mr. Dickinson stated the EDA was approached by Verizon Wireless for the potential of a communication site lease at Andover Station North Ball Field Complex. Verizon would like to 0 swap out a light pole for an antenna. Mr. Dickinson stated there would be a building located at the base of the antenna. Staff has contacted the MPCA which seem to be somewhat favorable. Bruggeman and businesses in the area were also contacted. They don't have a problem with the antenna but they would like to see some of the revenue assist in maintaining the area. As the owner of the property the EDA needs to decide whether or not to lease this property. 0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2008' Page 3 Commissioner Jacobson doesn't have a problem with the antenna but wonders why the building at the foot of the antenna needs to be so large. Mr. Dickinson stated one issue ARC has is the size of the building. Mr. Dickson has talked to Mr. Nelson the consultant of the project and stated they will not be allowed a building that size. Commissioner Trude suggested adding a light pole' on the east field instead of replacing an existing pole. Mr. Dickinson stated part of the rationale the middle field was selected was having a buffer to the developable lot to the east. Commissioner Trude also asked staff to look at the alternative locations and discuss the matter with member of the ABA, Commissioners conculTed. Commissioner Knight stated foul balls would be going into the fenced areas and then kids would be climbing the fence. Mr. Dickinson stated they would require a top to be on the fence. Commissioner Jacobson stated he's ok with the antenna but not the size of the building. 0 Mr. Dickinson stated this will need to go through the Conditional Use Permit process. TIF PROJECT DISCUSSION Mr. Neumeister stated at the last meeting the EDA directed staffto provide potential projects that the TIF funds could be used for. The first three options have to do with the area of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Drive. Option one would be a redevelopment project. This would be a large project with costs over 4 million. Option two would be upgrading the appearance of this area. Option three would be bringing sewer to this area. Option four would be reconstruction of a portion of the Bunker Lake Boulevard frontage road by Eddie's Auto Body. Option five would be bringing sewer and water to the property owner at the NE corner of ill A venue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. 0 Option six would be to extend the watermain to Hughs Industrial Park. President Gamache stated the agreement of the Bunker Lake Boulevard frontage road needs to be looked at. He would like to see this frontage road tied into the Mobile Station. Mr. Dickinson stated the frontage road would be tied into Grouse Street. 0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2008 Page 4 Voting Resident Member Mr. Nowak asked if there are any other project ideas that staffhas. Mr. Neumeister stated this is all they could come up with in a week. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. (Twistol absent) The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary 0 0