Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Economic Development Authority - Meets to Discuss Dog Park Today, Andover New Business Update

Tonight's dog park discussion should be very straightforward.  City Engineer Todd Haas notes in his letter to the EDA that at a recent meeting of the Park Commission and City Council, the Council recommended putting in a dog park at the Andover Station North Ball Field Facility site.  Since the ASN Ball Field Facility site is owned by the EDA, the dog park needs EDA approval.  Donations are expected to fund improvements, such as picnic tables, signing restoration and fencing.  For more on the dog park efforts, visit http://andoverdogpark.com/.

I appreciated reading the list of 15 new businesses located in Andover the past year.  I've seen many of these in my travels around the City, but others were news to me, too.

1.  Kelly Casey's Computer Whatever (612-221-8221) which specializes in corporate and residential computer support.
2.  Thrive for Wellness - LeAnn Beebe, owner (763-434-6077) which provides weight loss and nutitional products, one-on-one coaching, and weekly weight loss classes.
3.  Dr. Tony Lawther's Essentials of Life Chiropractic, at Clocktower Commons, 15190 Crosstown Blvd. (763-413-6934), which specializes in exercise, chiropractic care, stress relief and nutrition classes.
4.  New restaurants at Clocktower Commons, 15190 Crosstown Blvd:  China Bistro (763-413-9988) and Beef O'Brady's (763-434-2700).
5.  $5 Pizza which replaces Big Bite Pizza at 13656 Crosstown Blvd. (763-754-9999).
6.  Living Water Tree Service, owned by Walt and Suzie Witzke, which specializes in tree pruning, removal and stump grinding and brush removal. (763-360-4855)
7.  Owner Michele Asmussen's BluSkye (612-702-9523), a marketing and special events firm.
8.  Glass Slipper Bridal Salon - Pat Ferguson, owner (763-427-5600) at 13783 Ibis Street, next door to "Dancin' Feet." They specialize in plus-size bridal gowns.
9.  A new pizza place in the old Quizno's location - Mama Vallenti's Pizzaria - at 2244 Bunker Lake Blvd.  It's owned by Cory DeLuca and can be reached at (763-862-2500).
10.  Pappy's Cafe, which features old-fashioned home cooking, went in where Tasty Pizza was located at 13827 Round Lake Blvd. (763-427-4840).
11.  Nearby at 14025 Round Lake Blvd. you'll find Brian Barker's Pal's Sports Cards (763-427-4505), specializing in new and vintage sports cards and memorabilia.
12.  Mobile-Link Wireless, a T-Mobile dealer, is located at 2248 Bunker Lake Blvd. (612-483-0900).
13.  Good Life Fitness serves as the prime anchor in the "Downtown Shopping Center."  They are located at 13735 Round Lake Blvd. (763-437-5566).

Coming soon:
14.  John Dallum is filling a long-vacant space next to Marathon Gas at 15246 Bluebird Street - across from the Community Center/YMCA - with Energy Boost.
15. Kwik Trip is nearing completed construction at the SE corner of Bunker Lake Blvd. and Jay Street - near Andover Theater.  They are scheduled to open in December.

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