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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 18, 2005 , / CITY OF 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 October 18, 2005 6:30 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B AGENDA 1. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (10/04/05 Exec. Session; 10/04/05 Regular Mtg.) 3. Andover Station North Development Improvements - Verbal 4. Letters ofIntent/Purchase Agreements Review -' 5. Other Business 6. Adjourn c.&'\h...LGb Cv:Y' WlL~ 11-1-05 / ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2005 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, October 18, 2005, 6:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, 11innesoUL Also present: Commissioners Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude; Voting resident member Joyce Twistol Commissioner Don Jacobson, Voting resident member Robert Nowak; and Advisor to the EDA Edward Schultz Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister City Engineer Dave Berkowitz Others Present: Absent: " / APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 4,2005: Executive Session: Correct as amended. Commissioner Trude stated on the second paragraph, fourth sentence they should delete "never". She noted in the first paragraph, the statement was "suggested" and she thought it was more than suggested, they determined the allowable expenses. Mi. Dickinson thought it was fine with "suggested" . MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. October 4, 2005: Regular Meeting: Correct as written_ Commissioner Trude stated on the second page, she wanted to add her statement of opinion. She wanted to add to the second sentence "she preferred they have more commercial". MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Orttel, approval of the Minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously. ANDOVER STATION NORTH DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS - VERBAL This item was skipped by the Commission. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2005 Page 2 LETTERS OF INTENT/PURCHASE AGREEMENTS REVIEW Mr. Neumeister indicated there was an additional thirty-five cents for a park fee, which was not told to Mr. Rudnicki so they need to back this out of the cost per square foot_ He stated staff made assumptions that it was including it but Mr. Rudnicki had documentation from staff indicating thetotal price was $4.39 a square foot. Mr. Neumeister stated staffwas concerned with some of the sub points in the proposed letter of intent. He reviewed the staff report and supplemental information with the Commission. Commissioner Orttel wondered what item four meant. Mi. Neumeister explained the identification sign planned for the development. Commissioner Orttel wondered if item 12i was strictly site related. Mr. Rudnicki stated he did not want to build something with a zero lot line and then have something else go in there. He stated he would like the plan to be as close to the plan suggested by the EDA and staff. Mr. Neumeister stated regarding size, the site is much larger than seventy thousand square feet but they made a portion of it public streets, which shrank the lot size. They are talking about a net area, not including the forty feet along the west side and twenty feet along the north side. The number in the report of seventy thousand takes it to the middle of the street so his proposal generates $250,000. If they were to back off to a lesser total area they would be selling, it comes out to be less than that price. He thought it needs to be clear exactly what square footage they are talking about for pricing. Commissioner Knight wondered if it is mandatory to be at a zero lot line. Mi. Neumeister stated the reason they have done this is because it will provide a larger building and look larger. There would be a uniform look to the buildings. Commissioner Knight wondered what would happen if someone came in and did not want to build to the line. Mr. Neumeister stated whoever purchases the lower parcel could possibly reconfigure the parcel. President Gamache stated the way the road is being laid out, this configuration is probably the ideal one. Mr. Neumeister stated that is correct. Commissioner Trude noted she would like to keep the door open for other configurations if needed. Mr. Rudnicki made a brief presentation to the Commission. Mr. Rudnicki indicated he would be willing to be flexible on the building on the southern property but he thought the southern property should have similar building materials, height and Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2005 Page 3 the same architectural review along with the EDA. Commissioner Trude wondered what would happen if a restaurant would want to build on the south property. Mr. Rudnicki indicated he would be willing to be flexible but would not want the view to be blocked. Mr. Dickinson stated if there is a zero lot line, they would probably want to put together a common interest community. Commissioner Knight wondered if there was a different use on the south property, such as a restaurant, would Mr. Rudnicki still require consistent material. Mr. Rudnicki stated he would not. President Gamache asked for clarification on item 13_ Mr. Rudnicki explained the reason this was in the proposal. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Trude, to go into Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss Mr. Rudnicki's proposal. Motion carried unanimously. The EDA returned from the executive session at 7:04 p.m. with the EDA providing direction to staff. Commissioner Twistol indicated she has a problem with 12c. OTHER BUSINESS There was none. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Orttel, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary