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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 17, 2009 C I T Y O F D © N OVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING February 17, 2009 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order — 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (12/16/08 Regular Mtg.) 3. Discuss Andover Station Design Guidelines — Outdoor Displays © 4. Discuss Annual Business Development Day 5. Andover Station Banner Discussion 6. Purchase Agreement/Letter of Intent/Progress Review 7. Update Proposed Communication Site - Andover Station North 8. Other Business CITY OVA: ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2009 -MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Gamache, February 17, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Julie Trude, Joyce Twistol Absent: Commissioner Robert Nowak Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister Public Works Supervisor /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES December 16, 2008 Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried 5 ayes, 1 present ( Bukkila) (Nowak absent) DISCUSSANDOVER STATIONDESIGN GUIDELINES - OUTDOOR DISPLAYS Mr. Neumeister went over the guidelines with the new language added per the discussion at the December 2, 2008 meeting. Mr. Neumeister stated propane tank storage would fall under vending machines since the customer would need to go into the store to get an attendant for service. Commissioner Knight asked if there are special provisions for propane tanks. Mr. Dickinson stated the propane tank storage is regulated by the Fire Department. Commissioner Jacobson asked how many vending machines one business can have. Commissioner Trude stated there is no limit. Commissioner Jacobson believes a number should be placed into the guidelines. Mr. Dickinson believes most want their business to be attractive © and wouldn't over due the displays outside. Commissioner Knight asked how a number would be determined. Commissioner Jacobson suggested using the square footage of the business. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — February 17, 2009 Page 2 Mr. Dickinson stated Mr. Neumeister is the representative to the Andover Station Association; he could bring the topic up at their next association meeting and get their input. President Gamache agreed with the idea. Commissioner Trude stated what's important is that what the business decides to sell outdoors is not a permanent structure. Mr. Dickinson stated the guidelines need to be modified, will be brought to the Andover Station Association for input and brought back for approval at a future EDA meeting. DISCUSS ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DAY Mr. Neumeister presented information regarding the 6 Annual Business Development Day. The reason it has been brought before the EDA is that this year could be a low turnout event from golf teams to sponsors so is this an event that should continue? The EDA agreed to support the event. Q Mr. Neumeister stated if the turnout is low the prizes will be down sized. The event will be held on June 17''. President Gamache suggested calling Bunker Hills for a price quote for the event. ANDOVER STATION BANNER DISCUSSION Mr. Neumeister stated last fall the banner discussion for Andover Station was brought up. He presented two samples from Main Street Design in Ramsey. One vinyl and one canvas sample. The vinyl quote is $67.00 per unit and the canvas is $52.00 per unit. There are roughly 100 light poles in the area so the area would need 60 banners since the banners will be placed on every other pole. Commissioner Jacobson asked where the funds are coming from. Mr. Dickinson stated the EDA has $5,000 - $6,000 budgeted for the banners. The EDA agreed to move forward with the canvas banners. Mr. Neumeister stated he'll play around with a design concept with the help of Main Street Design and bring back to a future meeting. © PURCHASE AGREEMENT /LETTER OF INTENT/PROGRESS REVIEW Mr. Neumeister gave updates on the following: Mr. T's Dry Cleaners — Laura Heppner is having a difficult time finding interest in the space she © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — February 17, 2009 Page 3 needs to fill. Laura Heppner may request a time extension on the purchase agreement. Spanish Language Preschool — They are looking at a location by the Andover Cinema. Blue Fin Pool & Spa — Will be opening soon. Mr. Brenner will be coming to the EDA regarding a temporary sign on the monument sign for his business. Monument Sign — At the March EDA meeting Louis Rudnicki will bring a proposal to the EDA regarding an agreement to take over the monument sign. The EDA is not interested. Moose & Co. Grill House — Working on long term financing. Kwik Trip — The deal with Eddy's Auto Body is still alive. Kwik Trip and Eddy's have a verbal agreement. Eddy's needs to be in their new building in 6 months. Kwik Trip will be at the March meeting to discuss the needs to make the redevelopment happen. To construct the frontage road will cost approximately $326,000. The EDA committed to $100,000, Kottkes written commitment is also $100,000 and Kwik Trip is only giving up the right -of -way. That leaves a short fall of $126,000. © UPDATE PROPOSED COMMUNICATION SITE-AND OVER STATION NOR TH Mr. Dickinson gave an update on the proposal for Verizon Wireless to lease a site at Andover Station North Ball Field Complex. Verizon Wireless has applied for a Conditional Use Permit and is scheduled for a public hearing at the February 24 Planning and Zoning Meeting. Mr. Dickinson stated one change that has occurred is that he is looking at a license agreement instead of a lease agreement. The difference being the license allows Verizon to use the property as the lease would give them rights to the property. It's a better position for the City. Mr. Dickinson stated the location of the antenna has not changed. The Baseball Association has been talked to regarding the location and agrees it's a good location for the antenna. The antenna would be right up to the fence. Commissioner Trude asked if the building has been down sized. Mr. Dickinson stated they reduced the size of the building but moved the generator outside. Commissioner Jacobson asked the height limit of the antenna. Mr. Dickinson stated co- location can go up to 150 feet. Mr. Dickinson stated T- Mobile is also looking at another location perhaps Prairie Knoll Park to place another antenna. Commissioner Trude asked if a six foot fence will be tall enough. Mr. Dickinson stated it's not a common location for homeruns. He doubts you'll see many balls in the area. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — February 17, 2009 Page 4 Mr. Dickinson stated Council will review this license in about a month and all safety issues will be looked at. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. (Nowak absent) The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary