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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
JULY 15, 2008 - MINUTES
A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
Gamache, July 15,2008, 6:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
Andover, Minnesota.
Present: Commissioners Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel (arrived
6:03 p.m.), Julie Trude and Voting Resident Member Joyce
Twistol
Absent: Voting Resident Member Robert Nowak
Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
Others
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 17, 2008 Regular Meeting: Correct as amended.
Commissioner Trude stated on page 2, line 11 to add "The EDA concurred".
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Trude, approval of the Minutes as amended. Motion carried
unanimously. (Nowak absent)
UPDATE ON MVP SPORTS ACADEMIES
Mr. Neumeister received an email from John Larkin stating that he has exhausted all his
opportunities to attract investors and will be withdrawing his request for a time extension.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, to acknowledge MVP Sports Academies withdrawal of
the purchase agreement for land in Andover Station North. Motion carried unanimously.
(Nowak absent)
ADD ITEM TO AGENDA
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude to add on item number 6, Discuss Bruggeman
Properties Request to the agenda Motion carried unanimously. (Nowak absent)
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Minutes - July 15, 2008
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UPDATE ON EDDYSIKWIK TRIP
Mr. Neumeister updated the EDA on what Eddy Prater is proposing. Mr. Prater is interested in
Lot 1,
Block 1, Andover Station North. Mr. Neumeister stated the building would be built in two
phases. Phase one being the auto body repair business and phase two being an auto retail mall.
Mr. Prater's goal being, the EDA would be willing to change the guidelines to allow this type of
business in Andover Station North.
Mr. Neumeister stated allowing this business under a Conditional Use Permit would give the
EDA considerable control.
Voting Resident Member Twistol stated her concern with the look of the large garage doors that
will be seen from the intersection of 139th Lane and Hanson Boulevard.
Commissioner Jacobson asked what would happen to the property if Mr. Prater decided not to
0 build phase two. Mr. Neumeister responded the property would be marketed with the same game
plan.
Commissioner Knight asked how long the option would be. Mr. Neumeister stated that has not
been discussed.
Commissioner Orttel asked if Mr. Prater has talked to any potential tenants. Mr. Prater stated he
has talked to Budget Car Rental.
Commissioner Jacobson asked what purchase price has been discussed. Mr. Neumeister stated
$4.50 to $5.00 per square foot.
Mr. Dickinson recommended that staff sit down with Mr. Prater to talk price and for Mr. Prater
to submit a letter of intent.
Hanson Boulevard elevations were discussed.
Commissioner Orttel stated he would like to see refined drawings.
Mr. Dickinson summarized on the direction the EDA is going:
1. Mr. Prater coming back with a basic elevation drawing.
2. Staff to work with Mr. Prater on price.
. 3. Discuss options of phase one and two.
President Gamache requested staff to take pictures of the site from the intersection at Hanson
Boulevard.
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Minutes - July 15, 2008
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UPDATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Mr. Neumeister updated on the following:
Dry Cleaners Site (Golden Eagle IT) - They are working with city staff to put in the driveway.
Moose & Co. Grill House - Small changes are needed on the site plan.
DISCUSS BRUGGEMAN PROPERTIES REQUEST
Mr. Neumeister stated Bruggeman Properties is requesting the EDA reduce their land purchase
price on their existing units.
Mr. Dickinson stated $105,000 note is due at the end of this year. 24 units have been released.
By contract 1.2 million is due for the entire site with the:final payment being in 2010. EDA is
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Commissioner Orttel asked about lessening the term of the payment. Mr. Dickinson would
prefer to restructure the note rather than lower the price of the lot.
Commissioner Orttel mentioned a different layout on the units for them to sell better. Mr.
Neumeister stated he has mentioned that to Bruggeman.
The EDA directed Mr. Dickinson to negotiate the note with Bruggeman.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The
meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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