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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
September 1, 2009
6:00 p,m,
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p,m,
2, Approval of Minutes (July 21, 2009)
3, Discuss Andover Station North Small Sign (Rudnicki)
4. Parkside at Andover Station Update - Presentation at the meeting
5, Discuss Annual Business Appreciation Day Event (continued)
6, Other Business
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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, Executive Director
FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: September 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes were provided by staff for EDA approval:
July 21,2009 Regular Meeting
DISCUSSION
The minutes are attached for your review,
ACTION REQUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner
Deputy City Clerk
Attach: Minutes
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6 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
7 JULY 21,2009 - MINUTES
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10 A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President
11 Gamache, July 21, 2009, 6:00 p,m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW,
12 Andover, Minnesota,
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14 Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Julie
15 Trude and Joyce Twistol
16 Absent: Commissioner Robert Nowak
17 Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
18 Community Development Director, Will Neumeister
19 Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
20 Others
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25 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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27 June 2, 2009 Regular Meeting: Correct as amended
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29 Commissioner Trude stated on page 2, line 39 the word "supporting" should be "support;', Page 3,
30 line 1 the sentence "Commissioner Trude noted the undeveloped lots in Andover Station North look
31 unsightlv", should be added, Page 3, line 18 the word "then" should be "them",
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33 Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the minutes as amended, Motion carried
34 unanimously, (Nowak absent)
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36 DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION NORTH SIGN AGREEMENT (RUDNICKI)
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38 Mr, Neumeister indicated Mr, Rudnicki is here to discuss the sign agreement for the sign located
39 on Bunker Lake Boulevard in Andover Station North. This issue was discussed on April 21,
40 2009. Mr, Rudnicki has a short presentation explaining the changes he would like to make to the
41 SIgn.
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43 Commissioner Jacobson indicated he does not have a problem with the proposed change from a
44 ten panel sign to a six panel sign, He believes since the EDA paid for half of the sign they
45 should retain fifty percent of the sign.
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47 Mr. Rudnicki explained the purpose for changing the sign, He indicated when Blue Fin built
48 their business the EDA gave up a portion of their sign to Blue Fin,
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 21, 2009
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1 Commissioner Trude stated the trend right now seems to be shorter and larger lettering signs for
2 businesses.
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4 Commissioner Jacobson asked who would be responsible for future costs and maintenance of the
5 sign, Mr, Rudnicki stated in the agreement the proposal is that the cost sharing distribution be
6 changed according to the percentage of the sign panels owned,
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8 Commissioner Jacobson asked what panels Mr, Rudnicki would be taking, Mr, Rudnicki
9 indicated he would be taking one side of panels and the bottom panel of the second side,
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11 President Gamache asked Scot Brenner of Blue Fin ifhe is ok with the sign changes, Mr.
12 Brenner indicated he is.
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14 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval to have a new sign agreement drawn up for
15 the Andover Station North sign between Mr. Rudicki and the EDA and bring the agreement back
16 to the next meeting, Motion carried unanimously, (Nowak absent)
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18 DISCUSS SPANISH PRESCHOOL USE ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ANDOVER STATION
19 NORTH
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21 Mr. Neumeister indicated Doris Griep is interested in purchasing Lot 2, Block 1, Andover Station
22 North to build a Spanish Preschool. Staff quoted Ms, Griep a price of $4.40 per square foot for
23 the parcel. Mr. Neumeister stated before Ms, Griep proceeds any further she would like to know
24 if she is even able to put a preschool on this property, Mr, Neumeister indicated Foundation Hill
25 Montessori School and Preschool had an agreement with the adjacent property but not with the
26 parcel Ms, Griep is interested in,
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28 President Gamache has concerns with putting a preschool that close to the existing preschool.
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30 The EDA agreed they are firm on the price of the parcel at $4.40 per square foot and have
31 concerns about putting another preschool in that area,
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33 PROGRESS REPORTIBUNKER LAKE BLVD, NW FRONTAGE ROAD REALIGNMENT
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35 Mr, Neumeister indicated an agreement between Eddy's Auto Body and Kwik Trip still has not
36 been resolved. They are working on a purchase agreement. He explained K wik Trip would be
37 looking at construction spring 2010, This would require an escrow payment of$5,000 for a new
38 feasibility report since the numbers will be different.
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40 Mr, Dickinson suggested the EDA request a commitment be made by March 2010,
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42 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, giving Eddy's Auto Body and Kwik Trip until March
43 1, 2010 to have an signed agreement. Motion carried unanimously, (Nowak absent)
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Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 21, 2009
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2 DISCUSS ANDOVER STATION DESIGN GUIDELINES-OUTDOOR DISPLAYS
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4 Mr, Neumeister stated this issue was discussed by the EDA December 2008 and February 2009,
5 he is looking for input again to define or redefine the wording of the guidelines regarding outdoor
6 displays, The Andover Station Association is in favor of what the EDA previously discussed,
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8 Commissioner Jacobson suggested changing the wording in section 1.08 to read. "Three outdoor
9 vending machines or displays (i,e, Christmas trees, wreaths, live garden plants. propane dispenser
10 racks or similar uses) on a given lot," and Section 1.14 to read, "Exterior storage and sales
11 (except three outdoor vending machines or displays, i,e, Christmas trees, wreaths, live garden
12 plants, propane tank dispenser racks or similar uses, shall be allowed on a given lot."
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14 Mr, Neumeister stated United Properties is ok with three displays per property,
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16 Commissioner Trude stated mailboxes and pay phones should be considered services and not be
17 included as an outdoor display, the EDA Commissioners concurred,
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19 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve with the above changes the Design
20 Guidelines for both Andover Station and Andover Station North regarding outdoor displays,
21 Motion carried unanimously, (Nowak absent)
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23 PURCHASE AGREEMENT/LETTER OF INTENT/PROGRESS REVIEW
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25 Mr. Neumeister gave updates on the following:
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27 Moose & Co, Grill House - They may be looking to sell the property, staff is working to get the
28 property cleaned up,
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30 Dynamic Sealing Technologies - A check was submitted along with a signed extension to the
31 current option agreement.
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33 Business Development Day - Mr. Neumeister indicated he has received price quotes from three
34 golf courses in the area for next year's event. All three gave a quote of$65,OO per person, The
35 courses include Greenhaven, The Refuge and Majestic Oaks.
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37 Commissioner Jacobson suggested since not everyone plays golf doing something different such
38 as attending a Twins game in the new stadium,
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40 President Gamache would like staff to contact the Twins office and check on what type of
41 outings they offer, He would like to try The Refuge golf course next year.
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43 Mr, Neumeister stated this year golfers showed interest in going to The Refuge next year,
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Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 21,2009
Page 4
1 OTHER BUSINESS
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3 Mr, Dickinson indicated staff was in contact with Verizon regarding the tower site, He has not
4 heard back from them. The tower site does not work for AT&T or T-Mobile,
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6 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn, Motion carried unanimously, The
7 meeting adjourned at 6:45 p,m,
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9 Respectfully submitted,
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12 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 Development w~
SUBJECT: Discuss Andover Station North Small Sign (Rudnicki)
DATE: September 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION
The EDA is asked to review and discuss the attached concept drawings for the small sign that he shares
with Scot Brenner and our EDA. The last time the EDA discussed this was July 21,2009. At that time
the discussion was for a sign/agreement for the sign to be modified to be more like the one at the lower
right side of that attached diagram. All the parties involved would like to pursue implementing the other
concept at the top of the attached sheet.
DISCUSSION
The EDA is asked whether they will accept the change in the design? This new layout looks better, is
more readable and has the same amount of sign spaces. If this change is acceptable to the EDA, then
Mr. Rudnicki will begin to modify the sign agreement accordingly.
ACTION REQUESTED
The EDA is asked to review and discuss this new sign concept and provide staff direction.
Respectfully submitted, ~
Will Neumeister (..v.
Attachment:
. Computer generated drawing of two sign concepts
Cc: Louis Rudnicki, C/o Boulder Point, LLC, 2711 Dahlia Street NW, Oak Grove, MN
Scot Brenner, C/o Blue Fin Pool & Spa, 13779 Ibis Street, Andover, MN 55304
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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 Director
FROM: Will Neumeister, Director of Community Development<:{lL.
SUBJECT: Discuss Annual Business Appreciation Day Event
DATE: September 1, 2009
INTRODUCTION
For seven years now, staff has worked to market the City and Andover Station at the Annual
Business Development Day (golf tournament). We would like to further explore options with the
EDA whether there are other efforts the EDA would like to make to reach out to the business
community. Since this was last discussed on June 2, 2009 staff has gathered information on the
cost of going to a Twins game (see attached price sheet). Also we have been contacted by the
Refuge Golf Course about another possible option. They have been contacted by the Metro North
Chamber of Commerce about jointly hosting a business day outing. As our numbers have
declined to 80 participants last year, this may be a good option to consider.
DISCUSSION
The EDA needs to think about what this day is all about. Staffhas built up a following of the local
business community that seems to like to come to this once a year event to "connect" with City
officials and others in the business community to hear what is going on in the City.
If we choose to go to a Twins game it will not have the same impact or outcome and it will
definitely be more expensive for the EDA. In the past this event has been financially supported by
the hole sponsors and the fees collected from the golfers. Each year we have balanced the income
to meet the expenses. No tax dollars or TIF dollars have been expended other than to pay the staff
time to put it together and run the event.
ACTION REQUESTED
The question for the EDA is what else would you like to do to promote business and development
networking? Do you want to jointly sponsor an event like the golf tournament with the Metro
North Chamber?
Respectfully sUbmi~
Will Neumeister
Attachment
Twins Price Sheet
Group & Party Information I twins baseball. com: Tickets Page 1 of 1
2009 GROUP TICKET PRICES
When you organize a group of 25 or more, you're eligible to receive a discount on your tickets and food & beverage... with
an even larger ticket discount for your 2nd or 3rd visit!
First Outing Second Outing Third+ Outing
SEATING AREA VALUE SELEOT F'REHIUt.1 VALUE SELEOT PREt1IU~1 VALUE SELEOT PREHIUt1
(FAOE VALUE) GAt1ES GAHES GAHES GAHES GA~1ES GAHES GAHES GAHES GAt1ES
DUGOUT BOX $149 $151 $154 $149 $151 $154 $149 $151 $154
($149 t $151 t $154)
TIOKET EXOHANGE TD OLUB $107 $109 $112 $107 $109 $112 $107 $109 $112
($107 t $109 t $112)
LOlUER OLUB $53 $55 $58 $53 $55 $58 $53 $55 $58
($53 t $55 t $58)
DIA~10ND VIEW $50 $52 $55 $50 $52 $55 $50 $52 $55
($50 ,. $52 ,. $55)
LOWER RESERVED $26 $28 $31 $24 $26 $29 $23 $25 $28
($31 ,. $33 ,. $3E-)
UPPER BOX $23 $25 $28 $21 $23 $26 $20 $22 $25
($25 ,. $27 t $30)
UPPER OLUB $20 $22 $25 $18 $20 $23 $17 $19 $22
($22 ,. $24 ,. $27)
SAHSUNG BEST BUY HOHE $19 $21 $24 $17 $29 $22 $16 $18 $21
RUN POROH
($21 ,. $23 ,. $2E-)
FA~IIL Y ZONE $14 $16 $19 $14 $16 $19 $14 $16 $19
($14 t $1E- ,. $19)
OHEAP SEATS $7 $9 $10 $6 $8 $9 $5 $7 $8
($8 t $10,. $11)
Value Games include all games April 6th - May 14th PLUS Sunday - Thursday games from June 2nd - August 31st, AND all games from
September 1 st - October 4th.
Select Home Games include Friday and Saturday games from May 22nd - August 2009.
Premium Games including series VS. the Boston Red Sox (May 25-28, 2009), and the New York Yankees (July 7-9,2009).
View Seating Chart ))
http://rninnesota.twins.mlb.com/min/ticketing/ groups/index.j sp 8/10/2009
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Proposal Mike Knight
The City Council should consider steps to up-grade both
Andover Station and Andover Station North. One concept or
theme could be to create a type of a city square emphasis.
The goal would be to make Andover Station more inviting
as a destination site for shopping and dining/entertainment. We
could do a number of things to accomplish that.
Some suggestions would be:
A. Clean up the area around the pond with landscaping and
make it attractive for strolling and browsing.
B. Make the whole area more walker friendly through adding
small grass areas, benches, picnic tables, boardwalk, etc.
C. Add pads for kiosks.
D. Plan and design for small specialty shops and stores and
outside dining.
E. Increase the ease with which walkers and strollers can
safely move about.
F. Provide safe and easy pedestrian crossing from Andover
Station to Andover North.
G Involve existing merchants in planning the above.
We could use the present TIP form of development or switch
to the next stage or process.
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