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ANDOVER EC 'AT, 'MIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 2010 - MINUTES
A Meeting ofthe Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
Gamache, December 21, 2010, 6:03 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
0 November 3,2010 Regular Meeting: Correct as written.
November 30,2010 Special Meeting: Correct as written.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
TIF DISTRICTS FINANCIAL UPDATE
Mr. Dickinson reviewed the TIF Cash Flow Analysis. The items that have been updated since
the last meeting have to do with potential land sales, three potential projects, and the debt
payment to be made February 201l.
Commissioner Trude asked about the park dedication fund. Mr. Dickinson indicated with
potential land sales in 2011, close to $50,000 could be put into the Park Improvement Fund.
DISCUSS/ADOPT 2011 EDA BUDGET
Mr. Dickinson indicated the 2011 EDA Budget needs to be discussed and adopted.
Mr. Dickinson reviewed the 2011 EDA Budget.
0 Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude to adopt the 2011 EDA budget. Motion carried
unanimously
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0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes -December 21, 2010
Page 2
SELECTION OF SITE FOR 2011 ANNUAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DAY
Mr. Dickinson indicated Staff received 4 quotes for the Annual Business Development Day/Golf
Tournament, he also noted an updated quote by "The Refuge". Staff is recommending Majestic
Oaks.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight to accept the quote from Majestic Oaks for the Annual
Business Development Day/Golf Toumament. Motion carried unanimously.
MONUMENT ENTRANCE SIGN DISCUSSION
Mr. Dickinson indicated Staff is looking for direction on this issue. At the last meeting the EDA
discussed placing four monument entrance signs along with a single and double-sided electronic
sign in the City.
The EDA discussed the signs.
Commissioner Trude suggested a sub-committee for this project. She indicated the sub-
0 committee would look at locations throughout the City and suggest to the EDA what signs would
work best at certain locations.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if the installation of the signs could be done "in house". Mr.
Dickinson stated it could, but he thought sign professionals should be hired for the electronic
signs because of warranty related issues.
Commissioner Jacobson suggested a third electronic sign be placed at Bunker Lake Boulevard
and Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Dickinson reminded the EDA there will be on going maintenance
costs with the electronic signs and if a third is added the budget for the project would need to be
amended.
Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson to approve a sub-committee for the sign projects. The
sub-committee will be Commissioners Trude, Knight and Twistol. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE EDA GOAL SETTING MEETING
The EDA scheduled a Goal Setting Meeting for Thursday, February 10,2011 at 6:00 p.m.
EDA ACTIVITY - PROJECT STATUS REPORT
0 Mr. Dickinson gave an update on the following:
Kwik Trip Convenience Store: The store will open December 22nd.
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0 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes -December 21, 2010
Page 3
Dvnamic Sealin!!: Technolo!!:ies: The land purchase closing will be scheduled for January 2011.
Glass Slipper Bridal Salon: The owners have shown interest in purchasing the site next to the
Foundation Hill Daycare/Montessori School.
2011 Special EDA Events: Three 2011 music events will be scheduled at Andover Station.
Oakview Middle School concert band is available for June 1 st. The Blue Drifters (bluegrass)
have been contacted for a mid-July concert. Staffwill come back with options for the third
event.
Andover Station North Owners Association Annual Meetin!!:: The meeting is scheduled for
4:30 p.m. January 4th.
Site Desi!!:n for Parkin!!: Lot: Two plans were presented. This item will come back to a future
meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
0 There was none.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary
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