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CIIT OF ANDOVER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORIIT
SPECIAL MEETING
June 12,2002 - 6:30 p.m.
CONFERENCE ROOM A
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes - March 19,2002
3. Andover Station - Site Development Update
a. Environmental Debris Removal
b. Commercial Development Plans
\ c. Residential Development Plans
. j 4. WDE Site Development
a. Ryan Companies - Site Proposal
b. Bunker Lake Blvd - Frontage Lots Development
Vision and Strategy - Board Discussion
5. Great River Energy Update
a. Site Acquisition Considerations
b. Action Items
6. Bunker Lake Boulevard Redevelopment Project - Board
Discussion
7. Andover Station - Street Name Changes
8. Schedule Next Meeting
9. Other Business
10. Adjourn
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CITY OF ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.C1.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Economic Development Authority
CC: John Erar, City Administrator
FROM: Vicki Volk, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
DATE: June 12,2002
INTRODUCTION
The following minutes have been provided by TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial Service:
\ March 19,2002 Regular EDA Meeting
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Copies of the minutes are included in your packets.
ACTION REOUIRED
The EDA is requested to approve the minutes of March 19,2002.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITYMEETING
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AMeeting ofthe Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike
, " " Gamache, ,. Tuesday, March 19,2002, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown
Boulevard NW,Andover, Minnesota. .
,'CommissionersDonJacobson,Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie
Trude; Voting resident members Robert Nowak; and Non-voting,
resident members Fred Larson and Edward Schultz ' .
Terri Hokanson
. ExecutiveDirector,John Erar
City FInance Director, Jim Dickinson --
CommunitY Development Director, Will Neumeister
. CityAttomey, William Hawkins
Others
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AGENDA APPROVAL
. Add Item 4A, '(Off Sale Liquor Store Restrictions).
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There was no motion made.
Commi~siorier Jacobson asked Attorney Hawkins, since they have a special meeting scheduled for
next week, whether this ll1eeting would be valid for decisions. Attorney Hawkins stated that there
should not be a problem with this meeting's decisions being valid. ' .
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Febru('l1y5, 2002: Correctas'written..
Februa,ry6, 2002: . Correct as ainended.
March 6, 2002:Com:ct as written.
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MOTION by, Orttel, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as written. . Motion carried
unanimously. '
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Minutes - March 19, 2002
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UNITED PROPERTIES _1ST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
At the March 6, 2002 EDA meeting, the Board reviewed issues associated with the purchase of
additional property by United Properties for the private construction of Quinn Street. In addition,
several items were raised by United Properties regarding the option agreement in terms of
"partial takedowns".
Mr. Erar stated that the key points of review for the EDA included; the Board discussed the issue
of partial takedowns as undesirable to the extent it may affect the future marketing and
development of the site. However upon closer review, United Properties had countered with
additional language that the EDA may wish to consider as it clarifies the terms and conditions of
denial regarding the partial takedown of the option property. United Properties had added
language indicating that the ponding area would not be included in the optionable property land
costs. Essentially, the ponding area would be excluded for purposes associated with the future
land sale, however the developer would still benefitfrom ffiiSwater amenity. United Properties
had added additional language defining restricted use for the competing sale of groceries.
Mr. Erar noted the letter of intent signed by the EDA conceming parcel a, b, c, and d. United
J Properties was fine with that type of take down but would like the City to listen. They would like
to have the opportunity to present this to the EDA and in the future to be able to split parcels, as
they would need them. What was discussed at the last meeting was the EDA would listen, agree
and approve requests from United Properties.
United Properties added language that United Properties would not get the pond area; it was
never considered a property to be sold to United Properties by the EDA at this time.
Commissioner Knight asked if this included the boardwalk area. Mr. Erar stated that he had met
with United Properties this aftemoon and discussed the agreement. It was never discussed that
United Properties would build a boardwalk. It was written into the agreement that United
Properties would be responsible for a boardwalk but they would not purchase the pond area. He
stated the City would remain the owner of the pond and would need to take care of it.
Conunissioner Knight asked if the pond area was delineated. Mr. Erar stated that was true. Mr.
Nowak asked if parcel A had wetland in it. Attomey Hawkins stated that the actual property line
needed to be moved to the west farther so it would not include any wetland.
Attomey Hawkins stated that on pages 3 and 4 of the agreement, the grocery space in a store
besides a grocery store, would not be 30,000 square feet. He stated that if the grocery store did
not remain in place for the designated time, then another store could have more grocery space.
, J Mr. Erar stated that United Properties wanted this written into the agreement.
Mr. Erar stated there were additional items discussed at the meeting. He stated that if United
Properties did not exercise their options, United Properties would release access onto Quinn
Street. The second item was incorporating language in the pond area. He showed a colored map
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of the Andover Station layout. He stated he would like to add language incorporating the
boardwalk into the agreement and add language that the association would maintain and preserve
the open space of the development. He also stated they should put into the agreement that the
area around the pond should be kept open so it did not block the view from Bunker.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if originally parcels B and C were supposed to have something on
them. Mr. Hawkins stated that there were not any design thoughts. Mr. Erickson stated that
United Properties looked at those parcels when they put the bank in. Mr. Erar stated that there is
some interest in parcel F and D from stores.
Commissioner Jacobson asked ifthe zoning still remained so a business not approved for the
area could not be brought in. Mr. Erar stated that the zoning would not be changed.
Mr. Erar stated that the last item discussed was the sidewalk on Quinn Street. The sidewalk on
the East side of Quinn Street would be too premature because they were not sure of the access
points. He stated they wanted to tie down the fact that United Properties was responsible for
construction and finance of the sidewalk.
; President Gamache stated that his issue with the new wording was what benefit were the changes
to the EDA. Mr. Erar stated he asked United Properties that question and they stated this would
give them the option to discuss this with the EDA. Attorney Hawkins stated there was a standard
with the parcels and that he thought this would all be taken down quickly.
Mr. Erar stated that on page 2, the interest rate was included in the agreement to be added as part
ofthe price for the unpaid portion of the Additional Option Price after the closing on the
development property.
Commissioner Trude asked when talking about Quinn Street, did staff figure out how they
wanted this road developed. Mr. Erar stated engineering had been working on this configuration.
Commissioner Trude stated that even though this is a private road, it needed to be wide enough
for fire truck access and snow removal. Mr. Erar stated it was.
Mr. Neumeister showed a layout of the buildings with the brick on them. He stated the brick
would be included in the pillars on the East side facing Quinn Street. Commissioner Trude asked
if the public would see the back. Mr. Neumeister stated that on the back there would be
substantial landscaping.
Commissioner Knight asked what the color scheme would be. Mr. Erar stated the colors were
attractive. Mr. Neumeister showed the color scheme of the building. He stated the EFIS would
be light in color and the break off block would be on the main part ofthe building.
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Motion by Ortte!, Seconded by Knight, approval of the First Amendment to the Development
Contract with United Properties. Motion carried unanimously.
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ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT-HANS HAGEN HOMES
Mr. Erar stated issues related to the environmental liability of the residential site component
continue to be raised by Hans Hagen Homes. Mr. Erar stated Hans Hagen Homes have raised
several questions regarding the environmental aspect ofthe site. He stated the Board should
review and discuss the questions raised.
Mr. Erar stated that on item number three, any monitoring wells would be removed and the EDA
agreed to that. On item number four, the EDA would provide verification ofthe site; this was
resolved this afternoon. Mr. Erar stated the soil was tested and was clean. He stated United
Properties wanted additional soil for their site so they would take the soil from the land.
Mr. Erar stated that United Properties was looking for additional soil for their site and the City
would try to work this out with United Properties for them to get additional soil for them.
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Commissioner Trude asked if the EDA would sell them soil from another development. Mr. Erar
stated they would try to work out an agreement.
j Commissioner Trude asked what the no association letter was for. Attorney Hawkins stated it
was for the EP A and he was not sure why they wanted this letter. Mr. Erar stated this was more
of a tecImical issue.
Mr. Erar stated that the real issue was item six. Attorney Hawkins stated that the last time the
EDA discussed the indenmification, they agreed on one year. He stated Hans Hagen wanted a
longer period of time than United Properties. United Properties agreed to one year but Hans
Hagen wanted longer for the indemnification. He stated Mr. Erar worked out everything with
Hans Hagen to let them have three years for this. Attorney Hawkins stated that originally Hans
Hagen wanted twenty years and Mr. Erar wanted one year.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if they had anything in writing regarding the indemnification. Mr.
Erar stated this was all in the original indemnification agreement under B2.
Commissioner Trude stated she would be fine with three years. Mr. Erar stated it would actually
be five years because of two years for construction and the indemnification period would not start
until the construction was finished.
Mr. Erar asked Mr. Dickinson if the EDA was covered under the City for liability. Mr.
Dickinson stated that it was discussed at the last meeting about the EDA getting a policy. Mr.
Erar asked what the EDA was covered for as far as indemnification. Mr. Dickinson stated that if
there would need to be a clean up, the EDA would not be covered but the EDA only has assets
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Commissioner Orttel stated that if this was the case, the EDA they should keep their assets to a
minimum. Mr. Erar stated that if the EDA did not approve these changes, Hans Hagen would
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probably walk away from the project.
Mr. Neumeister stated that Hans Hagen was planning on doing a phase II to the project, which
would be more soil samples to check if the soil was clean for purposes of selling the property.
Motioll by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to approve the Indemnification for a total of three years
from completion for Hans Hagen and one year from completion for United Properties. Motion
carried unanimously.
OFF SALE LIQUOR STORE SALES
Commissioner Jacobson stated that in the March 6, 2002 minutes, off sale liquor store
restrictions was discussed and the more he looked at it, believed this should be a City Council
decision, not an EDA decision. --
Mr. Erar stated the reason this was looked at by the EDA was because they were toying with the
idea of liquor licenses. He stated that the City Council would need to approve this but it could be
suggested by the EDA for the issue.
Commissioner Knight stated that they should start looking at the adult ordinance issues.
Attorney Hawkins and Mr. Erar stated that they could look into this and discuss this in the future.
President Gamache stated that regarding other matters; he received a letter from Frattalone
Hardware regarding fencing in a garden area. Commissioner Orttel stated they should talk about
this in the City Council meeting and they should give them a temporary license. Mr. Neumeister
stated this was only allowed during business hours, and he would need to have a code change to
allow him to have this after business hours with a special use pernlit.
NEXT MEETING-MARCH 26, 2002
Mr. Erar stated that on March 26,2002, there would be a special EDA meeting at 6:15 p.m. He
stated there was a draft letter from the City Attorney's office regarding the procedures of the
EDA. He stated the City Attorney had reviewed the processes.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
I Respectfully submitted,
Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF ANDOVER
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N,W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN,US
TO: EDA President and Board
FROM: John Erar, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Andover Station - Site Development Update
DATE: June 12,2002
INTRODUCTION
Staff continues to have almost daily contact with United Properties on a variety of issues
affecting the Andover Marketplace Plat. As development and marketing plans continue to
evolve, staff would like an opportunity to update the Board on recent events.
DISCUSSION
, At this time, three items currently under review by my office are presented for Board discussion
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Environmental Debris Removal and Soil Correction Issues
Over the last several weeks, meetings with United Properties (UP) representatives have occurred
regarding on site soil removal and correction issues. These issues are essentially in two
categories: Environmental Debris Removal and Soil Correction activities. With respect to the
first category of environmental soil debris, actions have been taken by my office to underwrite
the expense of testing, removal of suspect soils and subsequent soil replacement activity on the
site. These related costs have already resulted in soils testing costs of approximately $15,000 and
were previously committed to by the EDA both verbally and contractually. The total estimated
costs, however, will remain in a state of uncertainty and are subject to change as United
Properties contractors continue excavation, grading and footing work on the site.
With respect to soil correction activities, staff has made it clear to United Properties that the
EDA maintains no financial responsibility in this area of site development. Meetings with United
Properties, Braun Intertech, their soils consulting firm and site contractors, have been engaging,
but staff remains committed to the position that any site work associated with soil correction
activities must be accounted for separately and are not the financial responsibility of the EDA.
Engineering staff have done an excellent job coordinating these activities with site contractors
and monitoring daily site activities on this matter.
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United Properties continues to make steady progress on the site and has indicated that they
anticipate meeting site development time lines as originally conceived.
/ Commercial Development Plans - Northwest Corner of the UP Commercial Site Plan
In the area of ongoing marketing efforts and business tenant recruitment, UP has completed
negotiations for a free-standing off-sale liquor store consisting of approximately 8,800 sq. ft. The
building site location will be in the northwest comer of the Andover Marketplace site and was
previously reviewed and approved by the EDA during the commercial site plan process.
However, staff has only authorized the issuance of a footing permit pending review and approval
of building architecture, plans and materials by the EDA Board.
United Properties is preparing a colored rendering of the building structure and should have
building plans available for the EDA at the June 12,2002 meeting. It is staffs understanding the
building architecture will be consistent with Andover Station Design standards and will be
compatible with the main shopping center fa9ade and materials list. With respect to any City
ordinances regulating off-sale liquor store establishment, staff will ensure that the operation
complies with any applicable City or state regulations. A copy of the ordinance that was recently
approved by the City Council regulating off-sale liquor store establishments is attached.
Residential Development Status
Staff is currently communicating with three potential residential developers for the former Hans
Hagen Homes (HHH) residential site. Two of the developers have expressed interest in
., J continuing the multi-family residential vision originally proposed by HHH and previously
approved by the EDA, with the third developer potentially looking at an assisted living type
residential development scheme. As development proposals continue to evolve, these plans will
be brought back to the EDA Board for review and approval.
One final note, as United Properties holds an option on this property, the sale of the property will
also be subject to UP review and approval. The EDA may recall that one of the conditions of the
UP property option is that the EDA will share in any price margins exceeding $2.20 per sq. ft.
This aspect of the property option may allow the EDA to exert some influence in selecting a
preferred residential development plan for the site. In addition, it is more than likely that any new
developer will request similar environmental assurances that were previously provided to HHH.
ACTION REQUIRED
For EDA discussion and review.
Respectfully submitted,
John Erar
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CITY OF ANDOVER
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW,Cl.ANDOVER.MN,US
TO: Mayor and Council Members
CC: John Erar, City Administrator J(,
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FROM: Will Neumeister, Community Development Director(d"
SUBJECT: Consider Amendments to Ordinance 8 and 235, Adding Off-sale Liquor Stores
as a Special Use to Section 7.03 (to both the SC and GB zoning districts) of
Ordinance 8; establishing limitations in Ordinance #235 regarding the number of
liquor licenses allowed in the City.
DATE: May 7, 2002
INTRODUCTION
During the month of March, the Andover Economic Development Authority (EDA) discussed the
issue of off-sale liquor licenses. Staff prepared information for the Planning Commission to
discuss establishing criteria for issuance of new off-sale liquor licenses, including the following:
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. Minimum valuation and/or architectural and building construction standards.
. Limit licenses to six in the City.
. Issuance of off-sale licenses allowed requires approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) in the
Shopping Center (SC) and General Business (GB) zoning districts.
DISCUSSION
Limitin Off-sale Licenses Onl in Sho in Center SC and General Business GB Zonin
Districts The EDA, Planning Commission, and City Staff have recommended that off-sale liquor
licenses should be only issued by approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) in the Shopping Center (SC)
and General Business (GB) Zoning Districts. This change would limit the amount of licenses due to
the amount and location of land that is currently zoned in these categories.
Limitin!!: Number of Off-sale Licenses-While State Statute does not regulate the number of off-sale
liquor licenses a city may issue, it does allow municipalities to locally regulate off-sale liquor store
operations. Currently, the City does not have any ordinances regulating off-sale liquor store
operations. Some of the Cities surveyed limit the number of these licenses various ways, including a
radius provision. See table on following page.
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City # Licenses Allowed Notes
Anoka Municipal only
Blaine 6 One license per 7,000 residents
Chanhassan 4 500 foot radius restrictions with
building valuation of not less
than $100,000.
Champlin 3
Coon Rapids 6 One mile radius restrictions
Elk River Municipal only
Ham Lake 3 One license per 5,000 residents
Maple Grove No limit - currently they have 8
with a population of 56,000
Plymouth No limit
Ramsay No limit - currently they have 5
with a population of 20,000.
Thev had six but one iust closed.
There is no statutory limit on the number of off-sale liquor licenses that may be issued other than
what the City may limit by ordinance subject to Council discretion. The City Attorney has
indicated that typically off-sale liquor stores do not result in additional City enforcement actions as
the product is purchased for off-site home consumption. The current Zoning Ordinance indicates / '\
"Liquor Licenses" are allowed by Special Use Permit in the following districts:
. General Recreation (GR)
. Shopping Center (SC)
. General Business (GB)
. Industrial (I)
It is recommended that the Zoning Ordinance be amended to be more specific in this regard. By
specifically listing "Off-sale Liquor Stores" as a Special Use, it would be better understood that
they would only be considered for issuance on sites zoned SC or GB. Leaving "Liquor Licenses"
as a Special Use Permit would allow "On-sale Liquor Licenses" for bars, taverns, or restaurants
within these zoning districts.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON
On April 9th, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment.
The minutes of the meeting are attached and there was a lively discussion regarding the regulating
of liquor stores. The vote on a compromise proposal from the Chairman and ~as recommended
for approval on a 4-3 vote. The proposal that passed included:
. Limiting the number ofliquor stores based on population (llicense for each 6,000 residents).
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. Allow them only by Special Use Permit in the Shopping Center (SC) and General Business
(GB) Zoning Districts.
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The Planning Commission did not recommend setting minimum valuation requirements or
architectural standards for "Off-sale" liquor stores. They recommended creating architectural
standards that would apply to all commercial/industrial buildings rather than just singling out
liquor stores to be brought to a higher standard.
ACTION REQUESTED
The Council is requested to approved of amendments to Ordinance 8 and 235 that would allow:
. Limiting the number ofIiquor stores based on population (1 license for each 6,000 residents).
. Allow them only by Special Use Permit in the Shopping Center (SC) and General Business
(GB) Zoning Districts.
Respectfully submitted,
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Will Neumeister
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance #8 -Section 7.03 (containing amendment language)
I Ordinance #235 -Section 4 (containing amendment language)
Minutes of March 26, 2002 EDA Meeting
Minutes of April 9, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting
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LB, Limited Business:
Churches (8YYYYY, 7-18-00)
/ Restaurants (8YYYYY, 7-18-00)
Retail Trade and Services (8YYYYY, 7-18-00)
Twenty-Four (24) Hour Continuous Operation of permitted uses (8YYYYY, 7-
18-00)
NB Neighborhood Business:
Outdoor display only during operating hours
Service station after minimum 2,000 sq. ft. of retail floor space is
constructed.
Veterinary clinic or pet hospital with no outside pens
SC Shopping Center:
/ Car Wash after a minimum 25,000 sq. ft. of retail floor space is
constructed
Drive-in businesses or businesses with a drive-thru window. (822, 3-15-88)
Liquor, dancing tavern or live entertainment.
4 Liquor Licenses (8L,7-21-81)
Off-sale Liquor Stores
Outdoor display, sales or storage during operating hours only
Service station after minimum 25,000 sq. ft. of retail floor space is constructed
Veterinary clinic or pet hospital with no outside pens
GB General Business District:
Adult Use Businesses as defined in Ordinance # 222 and as amended.
(8NNN, 7-17-90; 8XXXX, 4-15-97)
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Advertising Signs (8JJJ,5-16-89)
Drive-in businesses or businesses with a drive-thru window. (8WW 10-6-87)
/ ~ Liquor License (8L,7-21-81)
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Outdoor display, storage and sales
Pawnbrokers as defined in Ordinance # 104. (8CCCC, 5-03-94)
Precious Metal Dealers as defined in Ordinance # 104. (8CCCC, 5-03-94)
Public utility structures
Repair garage (8WW,10-06-87)
Secondhand Goods Dealers as defined in Ordinance # 104. (8CCCC, 5-03-94)
Used vehicle sales (8WW, 10-06-87)
Industrial Districts:
I Industrial Districts:
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Adult Use Businesses as defined in Ordinance # 222 and as amended.
(8NNN, 7-17-90; 8XXXX, 4-15-97)
Advertising signs (8JJJ,5-16-89)
Liquor License (8L,7-21-81)
Outdoor display, storage and sales
Public utility structures
Repair garages
Retail trade and services
Sale and storage of new and used auto parts within a building only (8Y,6-05-84)
In All Districts:
Antennas in excess ofthirty-five (35') feet in height.
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Financial records for food and beverage portion must be maintained
separately from the records of the remainder of the establishment.
/ b) For the purpose of this Section, "sale offood" shall include gross receipts
attributable to the sale of food items, soft drinks and non-alcoholic
beverages. It shall not include any portion of gross receipts attributable to
the non-alcoholic components of plain or mixed alcoholic beverages, such
as ice, soft drink mixes or other mixes.
c) The City Council may require the production of such documents or
infonnation, including but not limited to books, records, audited financial
statements or pro fonna financial statements as it deems necessary or
convenient to enforce these provisions. The City Council may also obtain
its own audit or review of such documents or infonnation, and all licenses
shall cooperate with such a review, including prompt production of
requested records.
d) In addition to other remedies that it may have available, the City Council
may place the license of any "on-sale" or "on-sale wine" licensee on
probationary status for up to one year, when the sale of food is reported, or
found to be, less than 50% of gross receipts for any business year. During
the probationary period, the licensee shall prepare any plans and reports,
participate in any required meetings, and take other action that the City
Council may require to increase the sale of food.
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4) No license shall be granted for any place located within one thousand (1,000) feet
of any public or private school nor within four hundred (400) feet of any church.
5) Sunday Liquor Sales. On-sale Sunday liquor licenses shall be issued only to
hotels, clubs, and restaurants and which hold an on-site intoxicating liquor license
only in conjunction with the serving offood and which has facilities for serving at
least one hundred (100) guests at one time. The hours of the sale of intoxicating
liquor shall be between 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and 1 :00 a.m. on Mondays.
An establishment serving intoxicating liquor on Sunday must obtain a Sunday on-
sale liquor license from the City in the same manner as applications to sell
intoxicating liquor.
Section 4. IntoxicatiDl! Liquor Licenses.
The City Council may grant the following types of intoxicating liquor licenses:
1) "On-sale" licenses may be issued only to hotels, clubs, and restaurants. A license
shall be issued only in conjunction with the serving of food and which has
facilities for serving at least one hundred (100) guests at one time.
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2) "On-sale wine" licenses may be issued to restaurants for the sale of wine not
exceeding fourteen (14) percent alcohol by volume and for consumption on the
licensed premises only in conjunction with the sale offood.
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"Off-sale" licenses may be issued only to exclusive liquor stores and shall permit
"off-sales" of intoxicating liquor and non-intoxicating liquor. As an incident to
;1 these sales, ice, soft drinks and all forms oftobacco may also be sold. The City
shall issue a limited number of "Off-sale" licenses based on population. The
. number of licenses shall be limited to one for each 6,000 residents, based on
current estimated population.
4) "Sunday sales" licenses may be issued only to a hotel or restaurant to which an
"on-sale" license has been issued. No Sunday sales license is needed for "on-sale
wine" licensees. Except in the case of "on-sale wine" licensees, no SUnday sales
of intoxicating liquor shall be made without a license for Sunday sales.
5) A "consumption and display permit" may be issued to a bottle club which
complies with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 340A.414 and which has
obtained a permit from the Commissioner of Public Safety. No bottle club may
operate in the City without first obtaining a permit from the City.
Section 5. Exemptions.
Any person holding an on-sale intoxicating liquor license may sell non-intoxicating liquor
, at on-sale without obtaining a non-intoxicating liquor license as required by the City.
Any person holding off-sale intoxicating liquor license may sell non-intoxicating liquor at
off-sale without obtaining a non-intoxicating liquor license as required by the City.
A person holding an on-sale wine license who is also licensed to sell non-intoxicating
liquor at on-sale, and whose gross receipts are at least sixty (60) percent attributable to
the sale of food, may sell intoxicating liquor at on-sale without an additional on-sale
license.
Section 6. License Application.
Every person desiring a license or consumption or display permit under this ordinance
shall file with the City Clerk a verified written application in the form prescribed and
approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety of the State of Minnesota. In addition to
the information required on the application form prescribed and approved by the
Commissioner of Public Safety and information required by any other officer or office of
the State of Minnesota, the application made to the City shall include the following:
1) Representations as to the applicant's character;
2) The business in connection with which the proposed licensee will operate;
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CITY OF ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.C1,ANDOVER,MN.US
TO: EDA President and Board
FROM: John Erar, Executive Director
SUBJECT: WDE Site Development - Private Development Proposal (Ryan Companies)
DATE: June 12,2002
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Tom Palmquist will be in attendance at the meeting to present a commercial retail
development proposal on the WDE site.
DISCUSSION
Concept plans and related information will be available at the meeting.
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For Board review and discussion.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.C1,ANDOVER.MN,US
TO: EDA President and Board
FROM: John Erar, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Great River Energy - Site Acquisition Considerations
DATE: June 12, 2002
INTRODUCTION
At the April 11, 2002 EDA Board meeting, the Board discussed the potential acquisition of two
parcels owned by Great River Energy (GRE) located on the comer of Bunker Lake and Hanson
Boulevards and directed staff to obtain additional information regarding site constraint issues.
These issues have been discussed with Gary Ostrom, Supervisor, Land Rights for GRE with
respect to utility easements, relocation engineering and time frames.
DISCUSSION
Various site consideration issues have been discussed and are presented below for EDA
discussion.
LOT A (350 sq. ft. x 270 sq. ft)
. This lot contains an Excel (formerly NSP) underground utility easement with dimensions
approximately 150' wide along the eastern portion of the site. Easement restrictions
would prohibit the construction of a building structure, but it is possible a parking facility
could be constructed subject to Excel approval.
. In addition, GRE has an easement running diagonally along the northeast comer of the
parcel. It is possible that the GRE could relocate these easement to the north, but further
relocation engineering studies would have to be conducted to confirm the movement to
the north.
. GRE has indicated that in order to begin this engineering study, the EDA would have to
agree to underwrite a portion of these costs through the execution of a written agreement.
. GRE has also agreed to contact NSP representatives with respect to utilizing the surface
area above the easement for a parking facility.
. Finally along the eastern side of the parcel, Connexus has an underground facility in
which permission would have to be obtain to construct a parking facility.
LOT B (250 sq. ft. x 220 sq. ft)
. GRE has an easement extending west to east along the north perimeter of the parcel. This
easement could potentially be relocated to the north, but as is the case with the same
easement affecting Lot A, a relocation study would have to be conducted with some of
the costs underwritten by the EDA.
. In addition, a pole easement is located north to south along the eastern side of the parcel
which could not be relocated, but which a parking facility could be constructed.
. The substation facility could be relocated to the northwest portion of the site directly
north of the two parcels, with the expense of relocation being underwritten entirely by the
EDA. It is estimated that the cost of relocation could exceed $1,000,000 exclusive of land
costs.
Buildable Land Assumptions
It is anticipated that approximately 98,000 sq. ft. of the total 149,000 sq. ft. for both parcels
would be developable for building structures, if the GRE easement could be relocated to the
north. If the GRE pole easement cannot be relocated that further diminishes the development
potential of both parcels to the extent that it may not be worthwhile to pursue acquisition of Lot
B. In order to ascertain the exact buildable land perimeter, an engineering study should be
conducted to determine whether the GRE can be relocated. A map will be presented at the Board
meeting for review.
Substation/Easement Relocation Timeframe
In discussing timelines associated with relocation of the easement and substation, Mr. Ostrom
anticipated that a late fall 2003 timeline could be feasible under the following conditions:
. An engineering study would have to be authorized by the EDA, with a portion of the
costs underwritten by the EDA. The engineering would determine costs associated with
relocation of the substation infrastructure and determine whether the GRE pole easement
on the north perimeter oflots A and B could be moved further north.
. A formal proposal to purchase the two parcels would need to be prepared for
presentation to the GRE Board of Directors.
. Separate easement approvals would need to be obtained from Connexus, Excel and GRE
Boards to allow surface utilization and to approve relocation of the subject easements as
previously discussed.
. The EDA would have to agree to underwrite the cost of relocating the substation
infrastructure to a point directly northwest of the current site on property owned by GRE.
. The City would have to approve the relocation of the substation infrastructure along with
any permitting processes necessary to relocate the structure.
. The EDA would have to negotiate an acceptable land price for the parcels subject to
approval by the GRE Board of Directors.
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BUDGET IMP ACT
Financial analyses will need to be conducted to identify available funding sources for this project.
ACTION REQUIRED
EDA Board consideration with respect to approval of next step project planning items necessary
to secure acquisition of lots A and B.
My office continues to receive inquiries regarding development opportunities for parcels fronting
Bunker Lake Boulevard. The EDA Board is also requested to discuss interest levels in soliciting
proposals for the parcels under consideration by the Board or whether the Board is interested in
negotiating an option for the Bunker Lake frontage road parcel currently owned by the EDA at
this time.
Respe,~tfu)!; submitted,
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ohn Erar
Cc: Gary Ostrom, Land Rights Supervisor, Great River Energy
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CITY OF ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.C1.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: EDA President and Board
FROM: John Erar, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Bunker Lake Boulevard Redevelopment Project
DATE: June 12,2002
INTRODUCTION
Dave Harris, the developer of townhomes currently under construction in the Devonshire Estates
project area off of Crosstown Boulevard is interested in acquiring additional residential property
for redevelopment purposes. A study of this area was commissioned by the City Council through
Leonard Parker & Associates that called for the development of a concept plan for the Bunker
Lake residential area that would ultimately lead to the acquisition, demolition and redevelopment
of the residential property.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Harris is requesting that the City consider some form of private-public partnership to assist
him with the acquisition of property in the project area. Several years ago, the City Council
commissioned a study of this area to address blighted houses conditions and create a
redevelopment vision that would eventually encompass the entire project area bounded by
Crosstown Blvd. (County road) to the east and Bunker Lake Blvd. to the south. Leonard Parker &
Associates recently completed a final concept plan of the area that will be presented to the Board
at the June 12 EDA meeting.
At this point, Mr. Harris has apparently had some conversations with at least one of the property
owners in the area who may be interested in selling their property, which is currently used as
rental housing. Mr. Harris is requesting that the City discuss the potential of financially
participating in the acquisition of project property. While there are a number of approaches
available to the City EDA or HRA in acquiring property for residential redevelopment, the Board
may find it useful to discuss current thoughts regarding residential redevelopment of this area and
provide staff and Mr. Harris with direction on the level of interest the Board has with advancing
this project concept. Attached, please find meeting minutes from previous discussions by the
EDA with respect to conceptual redevelopment options for this area.
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ACTION REQUIRED
, For EDA Board discussion.
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Respectfully submitted,
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, ohn Erar
Cc: Dave Harris, Creekside Homes
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Minutes - November 14, 2000
Page 2
(Discuss Master Plan - Bunker Lake Boulevard/Crosstown Area, Continued)
talked with the DNR, but they are unwilling to say whether or not they will permit the road through
the wetland. They have suggested the City submit the request and they would look at it. The
problem is the highest density is proposed on the east end, and not having access to Crosstown
Boulevard would not work for traffic management through the area. So there is a big question on
the road layout. The plan has been redone by Leonard Parker for lower density and for the traffic
circle to be more toward the middle. The financing of this redevelopment area becomes a major
issue. Potentially it could be a five- to ten-year project from the standpoint of redeveloping and
relocating people.
Mr. Carlberg stated with the road layout still up in the air, the question is that of Dave Harris'
proposed development next to Crosstown Drive. He has proposed two four-unit buildings. If that
is the only access to the area, it becomes the main focal point. The architecture and materials
become critical. Mr. Harris wants to pursue the development of this site. Another issue is the EDA
was concerned with the high density being proposed because it is close to the single families along
Crosstown Drive. This proposal amounts to eight units per acre.
/ Mr. Carlberg suggested the next step may be to submit plans to the DNR for their review. lfthe road
cannot go through the wetland, the density would probably decrease. They should also research ways
to stage and to finance the redevelopment. He noted this area is shown as a redevelopment area in
the City's Comprehensive Plan for potential high density. The agreement with the Metropolitan
Council was to provide 20 acres of 10- to 12-units per acre density. Nine of those acres can be
provided with Andover Station south of Commercial Boulevard, and another nine or ten acres can
be developed on the north side of Bunker Lalce Boulevard. This area could potentially be reduced
to town homes if there is a concern with traffic.
Councilmember Knight was concerned with the green space, its upkeep and who will do it. Mr.
Carlberg stated there would be an association to control the development. Possibly theEDA would
partner with the housing development. The EDA and Council have always advocated owrier-
occupied units with an association to maintain the common areas, not rental units.
Councilmember Orttel questioned the cost effectiveness of proceeding with the development. Is it
reasonable given the need to purchase property, relocate people, etc. Mr. Carlberg felt they are at
the point of needing a plan to determine economics and phasing. It is in the Comprehensive Plan
and is for higher than the existing density. There are no financial means of doing it at this time
unless someone wants to corne in to redevelop it. He also noted that Mr. Harris cannot proceed with
his development until the moratorium goes off in March. He did feel that with the POO Ordinance
now in place, the Council may be able to retire the moratorium early.
j Dave Harris felt his development could be the catalyst for the redevelopment of that area. He is
proposing deluxe units of approximately 1,500 square feet. He is next to a gas station and a dedicated
walkway and is really an island; and to reduce density would be an economic disaster.
Councilmember Orttel suggested the density issue could be resolved by leaving two adjoining lots
Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - November 14, 2000
Page 3
(Discuss Master Plan - Bunker Lake Boulevard/Crosstown Area, Continued)
undeveloped. TI1e entire project hinges on the decision of the ingress and egress, and he is worried
about the east side. If the road cannot acc:ess Crosstown Boulevard to the east, the entire complexity
of the development will be changed. On the other hand, Mr. Harris shouldn't have to wait until all
of the plans are completed. He suggested Staff have an informal discussion with the DNR about
crossing the wetland on the east. Mr. Carlberg stated they can submit the plans this week and request
the DNR to critique them. The EDA generally agreed.
Mr. Harris stated he is the only one in1pacted by the moratorium. He recognizes the responsibility
of the City to the citizens, but he hoped he could have his plans reviewed and ready to go when the
moratorium is lifted. Mr. Carlberg stated Staff will determine if the intent of the moratorium has
been fulfilled; and if so, bring it back to the Council. As written, plats cannot be submitted until the
moratorium has expired.
DISCUSS MASTER PLANIDEVELOPMENT SOUTH OF WDE SITE
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I Mr. Carlberg asked for continued discussion on the Leonard Parker plans for the proposed
development south of the WDE site, particularly the park and ball field areas. TI1e plan shows the
200-foot area from the toe of the landfill, the easement for Great River Energy and the location of
their transmission poles. There was talk about an ice arena in this development, four baseball fields
plus skating and skate boarding. There is a group of residents who are interested in pursuing an ice
arena at that location. The southern portion is proposed as light industrial or office warehouse.
Shared parking is being proposed for the ball fields and businesses immediately south of them, plus
a park, as well as a park-and-ride facility and high density housing. The idea is not to compete with
Andover Station to the south. There is no funding right now for this development, though the sale
of lots in Andover Station as well as the sale to the proposed bank on the comer of BunJeer Lake
Boulevard and Jay Street can be used to proceed with the street and utility design.
The EDA felt this development will have to be phased and agreed the Park and Recreation
Commission could proceed with developing the park portion with access off Hanson Boulevard if
funds are available. They did not want to have this area compete with Andover Station but felt as
Andover Station develops, the potential to develop this area becomes greater.
Mr. Carlberg felt the next step is to look at phasing this development and costs. Mr. Erickson stated
they can determine preliminary numbers for the streets and utilities. EDA briefly discussed the
progress on Andover Station, recognizing a good anchor can demand a high quality development.
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Minutes -July 27,2000
Page 2
(Public Hearing: Consider Sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Andover Commercial Park, Continued)
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Hupp, to direct the Attorney to negotiate and prepare documents
for Northwest Commercial LLC, 1129 1 40th Lane NW, as outlined in their letter of 29th of June (for
the sale of Lot 2, Block I, Andover Commercial Park). Motion carried on a 6- Yes, I-Absent
(Knight) vote.
Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Johnson, to set the public hearing for August 15 at 6:30 p.m.
(Resolution EDA 009-00) Motion carried on a 6-Yes, I-Absent (Knight) vote.
DISCUSS REDEVELOPMENT PLANIBUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD AND CROSSTOWN
BOULEV ARlJILEONARD PARKER AND ASSOCIATES
Sara Weiner and David Hyde represented The Leonard Park Associates. Mr. Hyde reviewed two
concepts for the redevelopment of property north of Bunker Lake Boulevard between Crosstown
j Boulevard and Crosstown Drive. Option I proposed a through road with a traffic circle in the middle
and a road coming up off Bunker Lake Boulevard to that circle. The two housing types proposed are
townhouses and double loaded condominium style apartment facilities. The higher densities would
be more toward Bunker Lake Boulevard to insulate the smaller residential development which would
be toward the north and west. The double loaded condominium apartments would have underground
parking or tuck-under parking to reduce the effect of large garages on the front and minimize the
amount of parking needed. Several cluster 6fhousing units would come off the main roadway. The
clusters provide a sense of community and ownership. The density would be 10 to 12 units per acre
based on total acreage. That density can be lowered and will be detelmined by the number of
accessible units, two-story town homes with tuck-under garages and double level apartments.
Mr. Hyde then reviewed Option II, which was similar with the traffic circle toward the east and
commercial in the southeast comer. The higher density of the double loaded condominium
apartments would surround the commercial area An option may also be to have commercial below
with apartments on top or two-story commercial buildings on the comer. Neither option included
commercial in the southwest corner where the Mobile station is currently located; however, he felt
there was flexibility so that business could either remain or be redeveloped into housing. Both
options bring the wetlands down into the housing development with parks or natural green way
concepts where both playgrounds and trails would be provided.
Comments from the EDA were that this area seems like an ideal place for higher density housing;
I however, there was a concern with the amount of density. It was noted the proposal is a greater
density than The Fannstead, and that many outstate towns have a population equal to what is being
proposed on this site alone. The additional 1,000 people will also affect the region outside this area
in terms of traffic, schools, etc. It was noted that the ordinance will be changed shortly to determine
density on usable land only, not total acreage. It was thought the intent had been to have some 10-
to 12-units per acre with 4- to 6-units per acre around that.
I Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting
Minutes - July 27, 2000
Page 3
(Discuss Redevelopment Plan/Bunker Lake and Crosstown Boulevards/Leonard Parker &
Associates, Continued)
The preference of the majority of the EDA members was with the Option II concept with the highest
density along Bunker Lake Boulevard and on the east end along Crosstown Boulevard. The rest
would be lower density with a variety of housing types, possibly with more one-level units. They
also wanted lower density housing along the west side which abuts existing neighborhoods. There
was some concern with the tuck-under garages. They would need to be enclosed garages. Because
of the existing commercial areas on the southwest corner of this area and south and east along
Bunker Lake Boulevard, some questioned the need for another commercial area in this project.
Traffic flow for commercial is also a concern on that corner. The preference was to be flexible to
possibly develop the proposed commercial area into high density housing. It was also felt that it may
be better to have low density housing in the area of the existing Mobile Station. Possibly they would
want to trade locations and move to the southeast corner of this area. For now, that area is to be left
flexible for either commercial or low-density housing. There was a concern with the location of the
main road at its intersection with Crosstown Boulevard. Mr. Carlberg stated he will work with Mr.
I Hyde on the wetland issues along Crosstown Boulevard to determine the best location for an access
on the east side. EDA members also suggested footpaths be provided into the wetland areas and
possibly some benches and tables be added to allow people to enjoy the wetland areas.
The EDA was perplexed by the redevelopment process itself, noting it may be 5 to 10 years before
the funds are available to do this. It was noted that relocation costs can be as much as the purchase
of the property itself. Mr. Carlberg stated more research is needed on the procedures for this type
of redevelopment.
Mr. Hyde pointed out the through street would begin at the same location as the existing road along
Crosstown Drive. He also felt the proposal by Mr. Harris to develop two four-plexes on that corner
would be compatible with the concept.
Mr. Harris was present and explained his proposal is to build two four-unit buildings facing the
existing side street, not Crosstown Drive. He is just hours away from being able to go ahead with
that project and would like to proceed. He also noted that tuck-under garages or basement garages
appeal to the elderly but not to young families. The EDA generally agreed the proposal would be
compatible with the concept presented this evening; however, there is a moratorium in place on
multi-family development. That issue will need to be considered by the City Council. The
architecture of those units would be a key issue because they would set the tone for the entire area.
It was suggested Mr. Harris work with Mr. Carlberg on how to proceed.
/ Mr. Carlberg stated he will work with the consultants on defining the wetlands and determining the
access to Crosstown Boulevard, defining the areas of parking, architectural concepts, plus research
the redevelopment process.
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TO: EDA President and Board
FROM: John Erar, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Andover Station - Street Name Changes
DATE: June 12, 2002
INTRODUCTION
The EDA Board has discussed the issue of whether certain streets within Andover Station should
be changed to more appropriately reflect the true character and nature of the Board's vision for
this commercial area.
DISCUSSION
A list of potential street names were previously submitted by Board members, with the direction
j that the Board was also interested in receiving citizen input on potential street names. Staff
advertised this on the City's cable television channel, but up to this point no suggestions have
been received. The Board also discussed potential street name changes for other streets in the
development area, including Quinn, Jay and Martin streets.
ACTION REQUIRED
Recollections from the most recent Board meeting where this item was discussed suggested that
the street name "Station Way" was a popular choice for the renaming of Commercial Boulevard.
Respect~d,
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