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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1, 2005 AGENDA ~- '.' 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING November 1, 2005 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order - 6:30 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (l0/I8/05 Exec. Session; 10/18/05 Regular Mtg.) , 3. Letters of Intent/Purchase Agreements Review 4. Distribute 2006 EDA Budget - Finance 5. Other Business 6. Adjourn C~G--\.. \..t-t...--G (..'L;u: L0-1.L~vn ll-I~)-0S . J ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 2005 - MINUTES A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by President Mike Gamache, November 1,2005,6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover,~esotL Present: Commissioners Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Julie Trude; Voting resident members Joyce Twistol and Robert Nowak Non-voting resident members Edward Schultz Executive Director, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister City Engineer, Dave Berkowitz Others Absent: Also present: / APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 18, 2005: Executive Session: Correct as written. October 18, 2005: Regular Meeting: Correct as written. MOTION by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the Minutes as written. Motion carried 5 ayes, 2 present (Jacobson, Nowak). LETTERS OF INTENT/PURCHASEAGREEMENTS REVIEW Mr. Neumeister explained the "Letter of Intent" provided at the last EDA meeting on October 18, 2005 has been slightly modified by Mr. Rudnicki. Staff reviewed the terms in the proposed letter of intent and concurs with all but one point in the purchase agreement. The only issue is related to paragraph 12.e. and what type of signs will be allowed for the area Mr. Rudnicki is proposing to purchase. Staff recommends the purchase price of $4.59 per square foot be accepted by the EDA. Commissioner Trude thought it was important to back it out to the raw land because they do not have any other deals where these costs are included in the price. Mr. Neumeister stated the EDA is asking $4.59 per square foot total; $3.50 per square foot for the raw land, 35 cents a square foot for park dedication fee and 74 cents a square foot for the assessments for improvements. J Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2005 Page 2 Commissioner Jacobson asked how the EDA can approve an on-site dry cleaner that does processing; he thought this needed to be approved by the City Council. Mr. Dickinson stated it was to be a contingency on his purchase agreement. Commissioner Orttel thought that if the EDA put a covenant stating there could not be an onsite dry cleaner, the City Council cannot override this because it is a private covenant on the deed. He wondered who has the authority. Councilmember Trude thought it was a City Ordinance that prohibited on-site dry cleaners in the City. Commissioner Jacobson stated by bringing this up, he was not saying no to the dry cleaners. Commissioner Trude stated all of the conditions are conditions for closing. Mr. Dickinson stated this is correct. Mr. Louis Rudnicki introduced Ms. Laura Heffuer, owner of Mr. T's, the proposed on-site Dry Cleaner, who made a presentation to the EDA on how the on site dry cleaner works. J Commissioner Nowak wondered if the processing machine has an exhaust. Ms. Heffuer stated it is all contained and nothing escapes. Commissioner Jacobson wondered if they need a permit from the State in order to operate. Ms. Heffuer stated they have to follow strict guidelines and inspections yearly. Mr. Dickinson stated when there are specific chemicals at a location, the City receives notification. Commissioner Nowak wondered how potent the chemicals are. Ms. Heffuer stated it is like turpentine or nail polish remover. It can be potent for extended periods of time but the containers are always closed. Commissioner Nowak wondered how many machines she would have. Ms. Heffuer stated she would have one machine, hopefully eventually two machines at this site. Commissioner Twistol wondered if the Fire Department also receives notification of the chemicals. Mr. Dickinson stated they do get notified. Mr. Rudnicki stated all the new machines have a second containment system in case of a spill in the machines. Mr. Rudnicki stated he has a copy of a report from another dry cleaning business indicating before installing new machines they used over 4,000 gallons of chemicals a year and after getting new machines, they used 38 gallons a year, which indicates the efficiency of the machines. Mr. Neumeister explained what would be on the area identification sign in the agreement. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2005 Page 3 Mr. Rudnicki stated if they have an area identification sign with all of the tenants on it, it would be hard to get all of the tenants on it and would end up being unreadable. He explained they want a smaller sign for the retail development. Commissioner Nowak wondered why the sign would have to be on Bunker Lake Boulevard and not up at the retail entrance. Mr. Rudnicki stated the retail center will front on Bunker Lake Boulevard. Mr. Neumeister wondered if the area identification sign could be on Jay Street to identify what was in the business park. Commissioner Trude thought the area identification sign would bring people off of Bunker Lake Boulevard or Hanson Boulevard. She thought smaller signs could be constructed for individual businesses. Mr. Rudnicki stated his main goal is to get some sort of standard signage for the retail businesses in the area. Commissioner Trude thought they should have someone draw up signs with dimensions so they can discuss and review this further. Commissioner Trude wondered if the drive-thru would be a possibility. Mr. Rudnicki stated it was. President Gamache stated this would have to go through the City Council and Planning Commission to approve. Commissioner Jacobson stated he would prefer the EDA indicate that whatever went in there would match Mr. Rudnicki's building but he did not want to give him full control of what goes in there. Mr. Dickinson stated it is in the best interest of Mr. Rudnicki if a zero lot line building were to go in to have a building that is consistent with his building. Commissioner Jacobson stated if there is more than one monument sign. who would have the maintenance and upkeep of the signs. Mr. Neumeister stated they would be part of an association and would be maintained that way. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Letter of Intent and authorize the Executive Director to work through the details with the applicant based on discussions at the meeting. Commissioner Knight stated they do not have a buyer for the southern part and if someone comes forward with another idea, how will they resolve the zero lot line. Mr. Rudnicki suggested if this is going to be a similar use, it be of similar construction even if they do not use the zero lot line and if it is not a zero lot line, he asked for continuity of parking and traffic flow. President Gamache stated if they start construction next spring and they still do not have anything Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2005 Page 4 for the south, how would they build the parking out. Mr. Dickinson indicated the parking would only be on the north until it is built out. Motion carried unanimously. DISTRIBUTE 2006 EDA BUDGET Mr. Dickinson reviewed the 2006 EDA Budget with the Commission. Commissioner Jacobson wondered where the debt service fund is in the EDA budget. Mr. Dickinson stated this shows up on the City Council side as a debt service fund. He stated the EDA receives the payments but those funds go to the trustee and they pay the debt service. Commissioner Orttel wondered why in 2004 they had charges for services and in 2005 and 2006, it all went to miscellaneous. Mr. Dickinson explained how this has changed. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Jacobson wondered if there has been anything with the Mistelske case. Mr. Dickinson stated they have followed through the order by the EDA to prepare the check and he is expecting Mr. Mistelske to appeal. Commissioner Knight wondered if they have had any response with the northern half of Andover Station North. Mr. Dickinson discussed the progress happening. Mr. Neumeister discussed the Casey progress with the EDA. Motion by Jacobson., Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary .'