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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
July 20, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Conference Rooms A & B
1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes (June 15,2010)
3. Purchase Agreement/Letter ofIntent/Progress Report
0 4. Andover Station Maintenance Discussion
5. Other Business
6. Adjoumment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMEETING
JULY 20,2010 - MINUTES
A Meeting ofthe Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
Gamache, July 20,2010, 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
Absent: Commissioners Joyce Twistol and Robert Nowak
Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson
Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
0 June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
PURCHASE AGREEMENT/LETTER OF INTENT/PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Dickinson gave an update on the following:
Light Poles in Andover Station - Public Works has completed painting the light pole bases.
Kwik Trip Motor FueVConvenience Store/Car Wash - The building permit has been issued and
construction should begin sometime between August 1 sl and August 16th.
2010 Special EDA Business Networking Event - A random drawing for Andover businesses to
receive two Twins tickets has been done. A list of the businesses that will receive the Twins
tickets was handed out the EDA Commissioners.
Music at Andover Station Pergola - There has been positive feedback regarding the music event
to be held at Andover Station. Walgreens and Target have stepped up to the plate supporting the
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Dynamic Sealing Technologies - On July 22nd the owner of Dynamic will meet with Staff to
review the proposed site plans for Dynamic's expansion.
Q Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 20, 2010
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ANDOVER STATIONMAINTENANCE DISCUSSION
Bunker Lake Boulevard Median- Mr. Berkowitz indicated the City is in the process of pulling a
permit from Anoka County for lane closure. Prairie Restorations will then be able to get
weeding/cleanup/herbicide spraying done.
Medians on Jay and Martin Street - Some of the areas have new stamped concrete installed.
When the medians are complete, Public Works will finish with a clean up. The project came in
with a favorable cost of$l4,000.
Mr. Dickinson indicated the boulevards in this area have still not been cleaned up. This is tlle
responsibility of the Andover Station 11 Owners Association. Commissioner Jacobson suggested
reminding the Association of their responsibility.
Pond Plantings and Maintenance - New plantings along the east side ofthe pond closest to
Bunker Lake Boulevard have been installed. Commissioner Knight asked if there are any plans
for the other pond. Mr. Dickinson indicated not at this time.
0 Conuuissioner Trude asked about the Community Reader Board. Mr. Dickinson indicated he is
securing quotes for the August meeting. He believes the quotes will range between $40,000 and
$60,000.
Commissioner Trude would like regular updates regarding the TIF district funds. Mr. Dickinson
indicated he will provide that information at the next meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Senior Housing - Mr. Dickinson stated the owner of Grey Oaks approached Staff indicating he
is looking at various options to finish the project.
Mr. Dickinson reviewed the area with the Commissioners.
Mr. Dickinson indicated he discussed with Mr. Windschitl that Anoka County, through their
HRA does senior housing buildings. Mr. Dickinson stated the County would bond, build and
manage the facility. Another option is to do the sanle concept as the Fmmstead project. A third
option is an Advanced Living facility.
Commissioner Jacobson indicated his concern is about the demand for this type of facility in the
city.
0 Commissioner Bukkila stated she sees this facility as a place that Andover residents would move
their parents to.
Mr. Dickinson indicated ot).1er communities have done a housing study to determine demand. He
0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 20, 2010
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stated generally he is in support of a housing study; however he feels the market is not right to study
at this time.
Commissioner Jacobson indicated he is not against the senior housing and thinks other locations in
the City should be looked at.
The EDA directed staff to get information from the County regarding this issue.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjoum. Motion cauied unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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