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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 6, 2010 C I T Y o F 0 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 April 6, 2010 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order - 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (March 2,2010) 3. Purchase Agreement/Letter ofIntent/Progress Review 0 4. Andover Station Maintenance Discussion 5. TIF Project Fund Discussion 6. Parkside at Andover Station Update - Verbal 7. Other Bus.iness 8. Adjournment 0 , 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING APRIL 6, 2010 - MINUTES A Meeting ofthe Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, April 6, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Don Jacobson, Sheri Bukkila (arrived at 6:33p.m.), Mike Knight, Julie Trude, Robert Nowak, Joyce Twistol Absent: None Also present: Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Public Works Director/City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz Community Development Director, Will Neumeister APPROVAL OF MINUTES 0 March 2, 2010 Regular Meeting: Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Twistol, approva~ of the minutes as written. Motion carried unanimously. PURCHASE AGREEMENT/LETTER OF INTENT/PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Neumeister updated on the following: Banners in Andover Station North: The banners should be put up within a month. Office Development and Retail Development Sites: There have been inquires for a motel, industrial building and commercially operated pool. There are other commercially operated pools in the metro area. The pools are used for swimming lessons and training. 2010 Special EDA Business Networking Events: We were able to get $13 seats at a Twins game. Dynamic Sealing Technologies: The owner is interested in discussing with the EDA another option on the lot located at the NE corner of 138th and Jay Street. 0 The lot was discussed. The EDA also discussed whether the lot just north of the wetland by the 139th Avenue and Hanson Boulevard light could be an option. Commissioner Jacobson suggested the Right of First Refusal be in the contract with Dynamic Sealing. fi 0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2010 Page 2 Mr. Dickinson explained the new TlF bill that was signed by the Governor last week. With the new bill the EDA could help Dynamic with their expansion since they are located in the CUlTent TIF District. Commissioner Jacobson indicated he is open to ideas and would like to see a sketch of the building. The EDA conculTed. Mr. Neumeister stated he would let Dynamic know the EDA would like to see drawings ofthe building and have the information at a future meeting. ANDOVER STATION MAINTENANCE DISCUSSION Mr. Neumeister indicated staff believes the best method of controlling the invasive weed species is to hire Prairie Restorations. Fire Chief Winkel does not support approval of a controlled burn. Andover Station Owners Association has agreed to do more mowing around the pond edge. President Gamache stated the contract with Prairie Restorations for the Bunker Lake Boulevard 0 medians is for 3 years. This is the third year. Commissioner Trude wonders if Prairie Restorations and the EDA expectations and visions are different. She feels the EDA visions have not been met in the first two years. She suggested inviting Prairie Restorations to a meeting to explain what was planted and how it should look. Commissioner Jacobson stated there are too many opinions and suggested Commissioners Knight and Twistol as a subcommittee for the median issue. Motioll by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, authorizing Commissioners Knight and Twistol as a subcommittee and a $15,000 budget to take care of the maintenance of the Bunker Lal<e Boulevard medians. Motion calTied unanimously. Mr. Dickinson indicated at the last meeting staff was directed to have the fountain light cleaned. Commissioner Trude indicated only one quote for a new fountain was brought to the last meeting, she would like to see a quote from a different company for a new fountain. Mr. Dickinson suggested discussing the fountain at the next meeting after it has been cleaned and tumed on. The EDA conculTed. Commissioner Knight suggested an island around the fountain for swans. 0 Mr. Neumeister reviewed the two potential areas that would accommodate lawn/chair seating to listen to music. He indicated the area would likely need to be re-seeded. The EDA would like sod. !i 0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2010 Page 3 Commissioner Bukkila stated the area needs to be safe for children. Commissioner Jacobson indicated Target has not given the City permission to use the parking lot. Mr. Dickinson stated Target has been contacted, there has been no response received yet. Mr. Neumeister suggested a temporary venue for the music this year, evaluate the crowd number and then malce a decision regarding a permanent structure. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, to schedule an EDA meeting on April 20, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. TIF PROJECT FUND DISCUSSION Mr. Dickinson reviewed the TIF Project Fund. Motion by Tmde, Seconded by Jacobson, approving the transfer of $960,726 out ofthe TIF Project Fund to provide for the assessments of the Andover Station North Ball Field Development. Motion 0 carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Bukkila, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjoumed at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, \"f71~~ Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary 0