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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 2, 2009 C I T Y O F NDOVE © 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING June 2, 2009 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order.— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (April 21, 2009) 3. Progress Report/Bunker Lake Blvd. NW Frontage Road Realignment 4. Approve Option Agreement Extension (Dynamic Sealing Technologies) © 5. Discuss Business Outreach Program/Business Development Day (Golf Tournament) 6. Purchase Agreement/Letter of Intent/Progress Review /Banners 7. Other Business © 9 C I T Y O F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING JUNE 2 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Gamache, June 2, 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, Robert Nowak and Joyce Twistol Absent: None Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister Public Works Director /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES April 21, 2009 Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. (Trude absent) PROGRESS REPORTBUNKER LAKE BLVD. FRONTAGE ROAD REALIGNMENT Mr. Neumeister indicated the City Council directed for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Bunker Lake Boulevard frontage road realignment. Eddy's Auto Body and Kottkes' Bus have both agreed to share in the cost of the project. Kwik Trip, Eddy's and Kottkes have indicated they will dedicate the necessary right -of -ways for this proposed development. If the numbers stay in line, this project will go to Council for approval on August 18, 2009. Construction would begin two weeks later. Kwik Trip and Eddy's are nearing a final agreement. Kwik Trip could close on the property August 15, 2009, with plans to remove the building between August 15'' and September 1St © Commissioner Jacobson asked if there is a possibility Croix Oil would sue the City. Mr. Dickinson indicated this area has been classified as a redevelopment district since 1986 and sees no grounds for Croix Oil to sue. One of the first buildings to come in under the TIF district is the building which is now owned by Croix Oil. A Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — June 2, 2009 Page 2 APPROVE OPTIONAGREEMENT EXTENSION (DYNAMIC SEALING TECHNOLOGIES) Mr. Neumeister stated the City Attorney prepared the First Amendment to the option agreement for Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. Mr. Meister, Dynamic Sealing Technologies, Inc. requested paragraph 3 be added to the amendment. The non - refundable $20,000 was discussed and how it would be applied to a closed sale. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to approve the First Amendment to the option agreement for Dynamic Sealing Technologies as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSS BUSINESS OUTREACHPROGRAMIBU,SINESS DEVELOPMENT DAY (GOLF TOURNAMENT) Mr. Neumeister put together a PowerPoint presentation for the Business Development Day and © shared it with the EDA for any input or suggestions. The presentation focuses on new businesses in the City. Commissioner Nowak stated he does not attend the golf tournament and is curious who the audience is. Mr. Neumeister indicated one third are consultants, one third are community businesses and one third is businesses located in Andover or staff members. This year they are expecting 20 golf teams and approximately 100 people at the banquet. Commissioner Twistol referencing a slide in the PowerPoint presentation indicated Gary Anderson Landscaping took over Hedberg Landscaping located off Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Dickinson stated the question for the EDA is what else they would like to do to promote business and development networking beyond this annual event. Commissioner Jacobson suggested holding a day event where businesses get together to display their products and services. He also suggested advertising Andover Station North land for sale in various publications. Mr. Dickinson indicated the EDA is not limited on promoting only Andover Station North; they can promote any area of the City. 10 Commissioner Trude suggested the EDA support a business enhancement program. Mr. Dickinson suggested exploring a revolving loan fund to promote fagade improvements. Commissioner Knight suggested improving the pond area by Target and holding activities there such as a concert in the park. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — June 2, 2009 Page 3 Commissioner Trude noted the undeveloped lots in Andover Station North look unsightly. Mr. Neumeister gave a progress report on the Bunker Lake Boulevard median restoration. Mr. Berkowitz reminded the EDA that mowing schedule in the City has been reduced this year to cut costs. Mr. Neumeister indicated he will put these suggestions on paper and bring them back to a future meeting. PURCHASEAGREEMENT/LETTER OFINTENT/PROGRESSREVIEW/BANNERS Mr. Neumeister gave an update on the following: Moose & Co. Grill House — The owners indicate they are still working on financing and claim they are very close to finalizing their financing. Banners — The banners are made out of recycled plastic material and double stitched. Public Works has begun to hang them in Andover Station. The Andover Station Associations are very pleased with the banners. OTHER BUSINESS The booth for the City at the Andover Family Fun Fest was discussed. President Gamache suggested getting quotes from the Refuge and Majestic Oaks golf courses for next year's Business Development Day Golf Tournament. Mr. Neumeister stated he will get the quotes for next year. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary