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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA - April 17, 20121685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING April 17, 2012 6:00 p.m. Conference Rooms A & B 1. Call to Order— 6:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes (April 3, 2012 Regular) 3. Public Hearing — Land Sale Parkside at Andover Station 4. Crosstown/Bunker Redevelopment Area 5. Trident Development (Arbor Oaks) Update 6. TIF District 1 -5/TIF Plan Update 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment _-Z t 7j� LNDO �.l' r 'll ' '.+�' `a 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVER. MN.US TO: Economic Development CC: Jim Dickinson, City Administrator FROM: Michelle Hartner, Deputy City SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: April 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION mlm The following minutes were provided by Staff reviewed by Administration and submitted for EDA approval: April 3, 2012 Regular DISCUSSION The minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the above minutes. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner Deputy City Clerk Attach: Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING g APRIL 312012 - MINUTES 9 10 11 A Meeting of the Andover Economic Development Authority was called to order by Vice President 12 Julie Trude, April 3, 2012, 6:02 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, 13 Andover, Minnesota. 14 15 Present: Commissioners Sheri Bukkila, Tony Howard, Mike Knight, Joyce 16 Twistol, Robert Nowak and President Mike Gamache (arrived 6:03 17 pm) 18 Absent: None 19 Also present: Community Development Director, David Carlberg 20 Executive Director, Jim Dickinson 21 22 23 24 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 25 26 March 6, 2012, Regular Meeting: Correct as presented. 27 28 Motion by Howard, Seconded by Bukkila, approval of the Minutes as presented. Motion carried 29 unanimously (Nowak present). 30 31 PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION UPDATE 32 33 Mr. Carlberg indicated he and Mr. Dickinson met with the City Attorney to review the final 34 changes to the purchase agreement with Capstone Homes, Inc. After modifications the purchase 35 agreement will be forwarded to Capstone Homes for their signature. Mr. Carlberg stated 36 Capstone will be purchasing two of the lots on 140 ' Avenue by May 1'. Capstone's schedule is 37 to purchase another lot within 120 days and then a lot every 45 days until all the lots are sold. 38 Mr. Carlberg reminded the EDA there is grading and platting to be completed in that area. 39 40 Mr. Carlberg stated there will be an EDA meeting on April 17`} to hold a public hearing for EDA 41 approval on the property sale; this is required by state statute. 42 43 Mr. Carlberg indicated he met with a south metro developer that may be interested in the eight - 44 plex area, east of Linnet Street just north of 139' Avenue. 45 46 Commissioner Howard asked how Capstone will be selecting the lots. Mr. Carlberg answered 47 Capstone will select the lot they would like to purchase then the City has five days to approve the 48 selection. Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —April 3, 2012 Page 2 1 Mr. Carlberg indicated the purchase agreement is the schedule minimum, for example if Mr. 2 Minks would like to buy two lots within the 45 days he could do so. 3 4 Commissioner Trude is concerned with tying up 35 lots west of Linnet Street and that only three 5 of the lots will be sold by the fall. Mr. Dickinson stated there are grading and platting issues to 6 be taken care of before some of the lots can be sold. Mr. Carlberg reminded the EDA there were 7 two proposals for this area and the EDA concurred the Capstone proposal was the best option. 8 9 President Gamache asked if there is a completion deadline. Mr. Dickinson answered there is no 10 completion deadline; however there is performance clause in the purchase agreement. 11 12 Commissioner Howard stated he believes Capstone will perform and will build quality homes. 13 14 Commissioner Bukkila asked when the last home was built in this area. Mr. Dickinson stated 15 three years ago. Commissioner Bukkila indicated having Capstone's proposal is better than 16 having nothing. 17 18 Commissioner Nowak asked if Capstone can buy a lot and turn around and sell it to another 19 builder. Mr. Carlberg indicated the purchase agreement is a buy and build agreement. 20 21 Mr. Dickinson stated the area east of Linnet Street could also be market rate apartment buildings. 22 23 ARBOR OAKS — TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 24 25 Mr. Carlberg stated staff is working with Trident Development on the submittal of application to 26 replat the property off 155`" Lane and Hanson Boulevard for a 70 unit senior housing facility. 27 The Comprehensive Plan will need to be amended from commercial to multi - family for that 28 property. 29 30 Mr. Carlberg indicated Trident Development held a neighborhood meeting on March 6h and this 31 project was very well received by the neighbors. Trident is making a huge effort to take care of 32 the neighbors concerns. Mr. Carlberg stated Trident Development has been a pleasure to work 33 with. 34 35 Commissioner Trude asked about the TIF negotiations. Mr. Dickinson reviewed an update TIF 36 cash flow from Ehlers. He indicated the only modification to what was previously discussed is to 37 the interest rate. Mr. Dickinson indicated the developer is in agreement with the 15 year 38 $540,000 TIF. 39 40 Commissioner Knight asked what the boundaries are for the TIF District. Mr. Dickinson 41 answered the TIF District 1 -5 boundary is only the Arbor Oaks property. 42 43 EDA PROJECT PROGRESS REVIEW 44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes —April 3, 2012 Page 3 Mr. Dickinson updated on the following: 2012 Special EDA Events: - Bellows and Brass had a conflict for July 20; they will now perform on July 18a`. 2012 Business Appreciation Day — Letters have been mailed to potential participants. Mr. Carlberg updated on the following: www MetroMSP.or and City Website —Potential restaurants will not be contacted again until the Wal -Mart situation moves forward. Retail Market Analysis — The McCombs Group is preparing the draft analysis and he should receive it by May 4t'. The results will be presented at a public meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Knight asked if the cattails by the pond next to Target could be mowed. Mr. Carlberg answered it can be checked into. Commissioner Trude requested the next EDA agenda have discussion of the Bunker Lake Boulevard project between Crosstown Boulevard and Crosstown Drive. Mr. Carlberg indicated sign permits are being applied for regarding the monument entrance signs. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trude, Seconded by Bukkila to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Hartner, Recording Secretary Y O F OV. 0 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 CC: Jim Dickinson, Executive Direct FROM: David L. Carlberg, Director of Commu ty Development SUBJECT: Public Hearing on EDA Land Sale: Lots 1 -5, Block 1 and Outlot A and Outlot B, Parkside at Andover Station 2nd Addition DATE: April 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION According to State Statute, the EDA must hold a public hearing prior to any land sale. Lots 1 -5, Block 1 and Outlot A and Outlot B, Parkside at Andover Station 2nd Addition are being sold to Capstone Homes Inc. The City has a signed purchase agreement with a closing date of May 1, 2012. The legal notice has been published at least ten days prior to this meeting (on 4/6/12). ACTION REQUESTED The EDA is requested to open the public hearing and request public comment. Upon receiving public comment the EDA may close the public hearing and discuss the proposed resolution. The EDA should pass a resolution indicating it is in the public's interest to sell the property and that the specified intended use of the parcel is in keeping with the interest of the City of Andover EDA to further the development of Parkside at Andover Station (see attached resolution). Staff recommends the land sale be completed as they meet the original objective of developing the area with a diversity of housing opportunities that will meet the needs of the broader community. ACTION REQUIRED The EDA is requested to hold a public hearing and take public comment on the proposed land sale. The EDA is also requested to review and consider the attached resolution. If the EDA agrees with the findings in the resolution, a motion to approve the resolution and allow the land sale would be in order. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg Attachments Legal Notice and Resolution AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF ANOKA SS Peter G. Bodley, being duly sworn on oath says that he is the managing editor of the newspaper known as the Anoka County Union, and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualifications NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statue 331A.02, 331A.07 and other CITY OF ANDOVER applicable laws, as ammended. COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE-OF- MINNESOTA (B) The printed NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (4/17/12;, which is attached was cut from The Economic Development the columns of said newspaper and was printed and published once a week for one week; it Authority of the City of Andover will - hold apublic Nearing at 6:00 p.m., or was first published on Friday, the 61h day of April, 2012, and was therefore printed and as soon thereafter as can be, heard, on ` published on every Friday to and including Friday, the 6th day of April, 2012, and printed Tuesday, April ,Cr sst6 at Andover: below is a co of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby City _Hall„ 168isCrosstown Blvd 'NW i PY P Y Andover is hearing, is to' acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of discuss the land sale of Lots 1- 5,';Slockt the notice 1 „Otitlot -A and Outlot 13 Paikside at” Andover Station 2nd Addition.. The _ abcdefghijkimnopgrstuvwxyz land :sale will be'-reviewed to?deter- ! mine.if the land sale is in keeping abcdefghijklmnopgrstuv yz — with.the intent outlined in,MinHesdta. State Statute 469.105. All written .1 and'veibal comments will be reme iecf l at fhat time and location. A copy of j the proposed land sale information will be available for review prior to the meeting at City Hall. Please con- tact David L. Carlberg, Community'' ,Development Director, with any questions at (763) 767- 5140.. >. Managing Editor David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz Subscribed and sworn to before me on Published in Anoka County Union April 6, 2012. _ this 6th day of April, 2012 y�� "' e TRACY A. °ETRU I ��e Nctary Public- Minnesota �g ' My Commission Expires Jan 31.201 % 7 Notary Public vevv - kt RATE INFORMATION (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial $ 15.00 users for comparable space (line, word or inch rate) (2) Maximum rate allowed by, law for the $ 15.00 above matter (line, word or inch rate) (3) Rate actually charged for the above matter $10.25 (line, word or inch rate) 2,964,563 CITY OF ANDOVER EDA COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. -12 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAND SALE OF PARCELS LOCATED IN PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION 2ND ADDITION WHEREAS, the City of Andover EDA has held a public hearing to gather public comments on the proposed land sale and to disclose the pending land sale in Parkside at Andover Station 2ND Addition to Capstone Homes, Inc. (Lots 1 -5, Block 1 and Outlot A and Outlot B, Parkside at Andover Station 2nd Addition), and WHEREAS, the findings substantiating that it is in the public interest to sell the EDA owned parcel to the buyer include the following: A. The land sales to the buyers noted above meets the original objective of developing the area with a diversity of housing opportunities that will meet the needs of the broader community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the EDA of the City of Andover, Anoka County, Minnesota, that the public hearing has been held and it has been found to be in the public's interest to sell EDA owned land to Gaston Homes, Inc. (Lots 1 -5, Block 1 and Outlot A and Outlot B, Parkside at Andover Station 2n Addition). Adopted by the EDA of the City of Andover this 17th day of April, 2012. CITY OF ANDOVER EDA Michael R. Gamache, President Attest: Michelle Harmer — Deputy City Clerk 9 Xb6W 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI. ANDOVER. MN.US TO: President and Commissioners FROM: Jim Dickinson, Executive Director David L. Carlberg, Community De o ent Director SUBJECT: Bunker /Crosstown Redevelopment Area Discussion DATE: April 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION The EDA is requested to discuss the redevelopment of the Bunker Lake Boulevard/Crosstown area. DISCUSSION Staff has been directed by the EDA to monitor this area for potential acquisition by the City as properties become available for sale. The EDA purchased the property at 2600 138"' Avenue NW late last October and will be working to demolish the building once training is completed by the Andover Fire Dept. and possibly the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Staff continues to work with a local real estate agent exploring acquisition of the properties as they become available or appear to be vacant. At the April 3, 2012 EDA meeting, the request was made to further discussions on the progress of the redevelopment of this area. Staff requests the EDA provide feedback and confirm the desired direction. ACTION REQUESTED Provide direction to staff if necessary. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg D 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI. ANDOVER. MN.US TO: President and Commissioners Jim Dickinson, Executive Director FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Arbor Oaks — Trident Development Update DATE: April 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION The EDA is requested to receive an update from staff on the status of the project. DISCUSSION Staff has been meeting with representatives from Trident Development on the preliminary site design. Staff expects applications for preliminary plat, vacation of easement, comprehensive plan amendment and commercial site plan to be submitted within the week. The latest version of the site plan will be shared at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Receive presentation from staff and provide feedback where necessary. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg 0 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: President and Commissioners Jim Dickinson, Executive Director FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TIF District 1 -5 /TIF Plan Update DATE: April 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION The EDA is requested to receive an update from staff on the status of the creation of TIF District 1 -5, a Housing District. DISCUSSION Staff has been working with Ehlers to prepare the documents necessary for the creation of TIF District 1 -5. Ehlers has also been working with Briggs and Morgan on the drafting of a development agreement between the City and Trident Development, LLC. The development agreement will lay out the terms of providing assistance and the type of financing involved. The development agreement will also serve as the construction agreement spelling out the process for the approval of the construction plans, defining the minimum improvements to be constructed, as well as the schedule for construction of the improvements. The Planning Commission met on April 10, 2012 and reviewed the Program Modification and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Development District No. 1 and Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -5 for compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Commission found the plan(s) to be consistent with the Andover Comprehensive Plan. Attached is a copy of the resolution approved by the Commission. Attached is a schedule of events for EDA consideration and discussion. In accordance with the schedule, the EDA will consider the Program Modification and TIF Plan at the May 1, 2012 meeting and the City Council will be holding a public hearing on these documents that same night. Staff will provide an additional update on the financial aspects of the project at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED Receive presentation from staff and provide feedback where necessary. Respectfully submitted, David L. Carlberg J PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THAT A MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 -5 CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Andover, Minnesota, (the "City ") has proposed to adopt a Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 (the 'Development Program Modification ") and a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -5 (the "TIF Plan ") therefor (the Development Program Modification and the TIF Plan are referred to collectively herein as the "Program Modification and TIF Plan ") and has submitted the Program Modification and TIF Plan to the City Planning Commission (the "Commission ") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 3, and WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the Program Modification and TIF Plan to determine their conformity with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as described in the comprehensive plan for the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that the Program Modification and TIF Plan conform with the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City as a whole. Dated: April 10, 2012 Chair ATTEST: Secretary SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF ANDOVER ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA FOR THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.1 AND THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-5 (a housing district) March 5, 2012 Project information (property identification numbers and legal descriptions, detailed project description, maps, but /for statement, and list of sources and uses of funds) for drafting necessary documentation sent to Ehlers & Associates. March 6, 2012 EDA requests that the City Council call for a public hearing. March 6, 2012 City Council calls for public hearing on the proposed Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing District 1 -5. March 15, 2012* Letter and maps submitted to the County Board for review of county road impacts. [Ehlers & Associates faxed & mailed on March 15, 2012] *The County Board, by law, has 45 days to review the TIF Plan to determine if any county roads will be impacted by the development. Please be aware that the County Board could claim that tax increment should be used for county roads, even after the public hearing. March 19, 2012 Ehlers & Associates confirms with the City whether building permits have been issued on the property to be included in TIF District No. 1 -5. March 20, 2012 Letter received by County Commissioner giving notice of potential redevelopment tax increment financing district (at least 30 prior to publication of public hearing notice). [Ehlers & Associates faxed & mailed on March 20, 2012] March 30, 2012 Fiscal/economic implications received by School Board Clerk and County Auditor (at least 30 days prior to public hearing). [Ehlers & Associates faxed & mailed on March 30, 2012] April 2, 2012 Ehlers & Associates conducts internal review of Program Modification and TIF Plan. j' EHLERS 1SSOSIE S SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - PAGE 2 ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF ANDOVER ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA FOR THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 -5 (a housing district) April 10, 2012 Planning Commission reviews Program Modification and TIF Plan. April 20, 2012 Date of publication of hearing notice and map (at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior to hearing). [Anoka County Union publication deadline, April 12, 2012 —City of Andover to submit notice and map to newspaper - Ehlers & Associates provided language for the notice to the City on April 5, 2012] May 1, 2012 EDA considers the Program Modification and TIF Plan. May 1, 2012 City Council continues public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on a Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 -5, and passes resolution approving the Program Modification and TIF Plan. [Ehlers & Associates emailed Council packet information to the City on April 24, 2012] City Council passes resolution for Interfund Loan in connect with TIF District No. 1 -5. 12012 Ehlers & Associates files Program Modification and TIF Plan with the MN Department of Revenue, requests certification of the TIF District with Anoka County. 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