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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 21, 2009 C I T Y O F ND 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 July 21, 2009 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. CAI to Order -;6:00 pm.,, 2. Approval of Minutes (June 2, 2009) 3. Discuss Andover Station North Sign Agreement (Rudnicki) © 4. Discuss Spanish Preschool Use on Lot 2, Blockl, Andover Station North 5. Progress Report/Bunker Lake Blvd. NW Frontage Road Realignment 6. `Discuss Andover Station Design Guidelines - Outdoor Displays 7. Purchase Agreementletter of Intent/Progress Review 8. Other Business 0 " " ... .,' .,'. '.~ 0 ......'- '. .~ '; ~ r~ '-' ,~:. 0 - C A I T Y O F p NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CLAN DOVER. MN.US ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING JULY 2I, 2009 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Gamache, July 21, 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 and Joyce Twistol Absent: Commissioner Robert Nowak Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister Public Works Director /City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES. June 2, 2009 Regular Meeting. Correct as amended. Commissioner Trude stated on page 2, line 39 the word "supporting should be "support". Page 3, line 1 the sentence " Commissioner Trude noted the undeveloped lots in Andover Station North look unsightly should be added. Page 3, line 18 the word "then" should be "them ". Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (Nowak absent) DISCUSSANDOVER STATIONNORTHSIGNAGREEMENT (RUDNICK[) Mr. Neumeister indicated Mr. Rudnicki is here to discuss the sign agreement for the sign located on Bunker Lake Boulevard in Andover Station North. This issue was discussed on April 21, 2009. Mr. Rudnicki has a short presentation explaining the changes he would like to make to the sign. Commissioner Jacobson indicated he does not have a problem with the proposed change from a p ten panel sign to a six panel sign. He believes since the EDA paid for half of the sign they should retain fifty percent of the sign. Mr. Rudnicki explained the purpose for changing the sign. He indicated when Blue Fin built their business the EDA gave up a portion of their sign to Blue Fin. © Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — July 21, 2009 Page 2 Commissioner Trude stated the trend right now seems to be shorter and larger lettering signs for businesses. Commissioner Jacobson asked who would be responsible for future costs and maintenance of the sign. Mr. Rudnicki stated in the agreement the proposal is that the cost sharing distribution be changed according to the percentage of the sign panels owned. Commissioner Jacobson asked what panels Mr. Rudnicki would be taking. Mr. Rudnicki indicated he would be taking one side of panels and the bottom panel of the second side. President Gamache asked Scot Brenner of Blue Fin if he is ok with the sign changes. Mr. Brenner indicated he is. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, approval to have a new sign agreement drawn up for the Andover Station North sign between Mr. Rudicki and the EDA and bring the agreement back to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. (Nowak absent) DISCUSS SPANISH PRESCHOOL USE ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, ANDOVER STATION © NORTH Mr. Neumeister indicated Doris Griep is interested in purchasing Lot 2, Block 1, Andover Station North to build a Spanish Preschool. Staff quoted Ms. Griep a price of $4.40 per square foot for the parcel. Mr. Neumeister stated before Ms. Griep proceeds any further she would like to know if she is even able to put a preschool on this property. Mr. Neumeister indicated Foundation Hill Montessori School and Preschool had an agreement with the adjacent property but not with the parcel Ms. Griep is interested in. President Gamache has concerns with putting a preschool that close to the existing preschool. The EDA agreed they are firm on the price of the parcel at $4.40 per square foot and have concerns about putting another preschool in that area. PROGRESS REPORTBUNKER LAKE BLVD. NW FRONTAGE ROAD REALIGNMENT Mr. Neumeister indicated an agreement between Eddy's Auto Body and Kwik Trip still has not been resolved. They are working on a purchase agreement. He explained Kwik Trip would be looking at construction spring 2010. This would require an escrow payment of $5,000 for a new feasibility report since the numbers will be different. ® Mr. Dickinson suggested the EDA request a commitment be made by March 2010. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, giving Eddy's Auto Body and Kwik Trip until March 1, 2010 to have an signed agreement. Motion carried unanimously. (Nowak absent) Q Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — July 21, 2009 Page 3 DISCUSS ANDOVER STATIONDESIGN GUIDELINES - OUTDOOR DISPLAYS Mr. Neumeister stated this issue was discussed by the EDA December 2008 and February 2009, he is looking for input again to define or redefine the wording of the guidelines regarding outdoor displays. The Andover Station Association is in favor of what the EDA previously discussed. Commissioner Jacobson suggested changing the wording in section 1.08 to read "Three outdoor vending machines or displays (i.e. Christmas trees wreaths live ag rden plants propane dispense r racks or similar uses ) on a given lot." and Section 1.14 to read, "Exterior storage and sales (except three outdoor vending machines or displays i.e. Christmas trees wreaths live garden plants, ,propane tank dispenser racks or similar uses shall be allowed on a given lot." Mr. Neumeister stated United Properties is ok with three displays per property. Commissioner Trude stated mailboxes and pay phones should be considered services and not be included as an outdoor display, the EDA Commissioners concurred. Q Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila, to approve with the above changes the Design Guidelines for both Andover Station and Andover Station North regarding outdoor displays. Motion carried unanimously. (Nowak absent) PUR CHASE A GREEMENTILETTER OF INTENTIPR 0 GRESS RE VIE W Mr. Neumeister gave updates on the following: Moose & Co. Grill House — They may be looking to sell the property, staff is working to get the property cleaned up. Dynamic Sealing Technologies — A check was submitted along with a signed extension to the - - current option agreement: — - - - -- Business Development Day — Mr. Neumeister indicated he has received price quotes from three golf courses in the area for next year's event. All three gave a quote of $65.00 per person. The courses include Greenhaven, The Refuge and Majestic Oaks. Commissioner Jacobson suggested since not everyone plays golf doing something different such as attending a Twins game in the new stadium. President Gamache would like staff to contact the Twins office and check on what type of outings they offer. He would like to try The Refuge golf course next year. Mr. Neumeister stated this year golfers showed interest in going to The Refuge next year. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes — July 21, 2009 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Dickinson indicated staff was in contact with Verizon regarding the tower site. He has not heard back from them. The tower site does not work for AT &T or T- Mobile. 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