{"id":33,"date":"2013-03-12T01:15:45","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T01:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/economicdevelopment\/?p=33"},"modified":"2013-03-12T17:02:03","modified_gmt":"2013-03-12T17:02:03","slug":"economic-development-%e2%80%93-monthly-report-%e2%80%93-february-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reports.cityofsandy.com\/economicdevelopment\/2013\/03\/12\/economic-development-%e2%80%93-monthly-report-%e2%80%93-february-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Development \u2013 Monthly Report \u2013 February 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

Commercial Properties (vacancies, new businesses, etc.):\u00a0 <\/strong>First, I am currently working on developing an industrial property database for the City\u2019s website to match the commercial properties database.\u00a0 This will take some time, but look for the first few properties to be listed during the first few weeks of March.<\/p>\n

More news concerning the Coffee Station\u2026I finally received a response from an e-mail inquiry about the status of the business from Andrew Muff.\u00a0 The response simply said \u201cWe are looking at an (sic) transfer of ownership. \u00a0Hopefully that happens soon.\u201d\u00a0 So there is the possibility that the business could re-open under new management, but given the difficulties associated with this property I feel that this is fairly unlikely\u2026<\/p>\n

Received a call from a Maddie Bettendorf requesting information about available commercial properties.\u00a0 She and her husband are local and would like to set up a PC repair shop somewhere in town, but are looking for a small and inexpensive property.\u00a0 I advised her to check out the old trophy shop right underneath SandyNet ($600\/month) and directed her to the Commercial Properties Database on the City\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Building activity continues at the old Priester\u2019s location.\u00a0 We\u2019re keeping our fingers crossed that Carlos has enough funding to complete this project and re-open Stephanie\u2019s under new management in the coming months.\u00a0 More to come\u2026<\/p>\n

Negotiations between Bill Trimble and one of the hair salon owners in town to occupy the property across from Windermere (38750 Proctor) have fallen through.\u00a0 The property is back on the market.<\/p>\n

A gentleman with an auto detailing shop (Papa John\u2019s Auto Detailing<\/span>) was looking at the produce shack on the Leathers property as a potential home for his business.\u00a0 After receiving a list of needed repairs from the Building Department, he submitted that list to the property owners and asked when he could reasonably expect to move in and start his business.\u00a0 The property owners then said that they changed their minds and that they were going to sell the property, although the property does not currently appear to be listed as for sale.\u00a0 No word on whether or not he will continue searching for a new location here in Sandy.<\/p>\n

Tickle Creek Antiques (a consignment antique store):<\/span> \u00a0Unfortunately, problems are already developing with this business.\u00a0 The property owner claims that this store has yet to pay him rent.\u00a0 The store owner claims that there are multiple major repairs that still need to be made on the property.\u00a0 I will check up on this at both ends over the next month to see if problems, real or perceived, get resolved satisfactorily.<\/p>\n

Sandy Antiques & More:<\/span> \u00a0This business has moved into the old Mark Johnson campaign office at 38962 Proctor – another antique & second hand store that appears to have higher quality items than both Tickle Creek Antiques and Beagle Deals.\u00a0 They have had their health & safety inspection, and have a few minor repairs to make (fire extinguisher, ADA signs & privacy latches for restroom).\u00a0 They intend to operate the business for a few months, and if they are as successful as they are projecting they will then expand into the vacant property at 38958 Proctor.\u00a0 They also intend to have espresso available for their customers, although this equipment was not in place during the initial H&S inspection.\u00a0 The owner, Robin Dean, discussed this business opportunity with me prior to moving in.\u00a0 I advised against the espresso concept noting that there are 5 coffee shops within shouting distance of his shop, but he is dead set on having coffee with his antiques and apparently doesn\u2019t mind the extra cost in plumbing, permits, county health inspections, etc. \u00a0Mr. Dean has been notified by Noryne that if he is going to install a commercial espresso machine in the future, he will need a permit and inspections (city and county) to do so.\u00a0 I\u2019ll keep an eye on it as well\u2026<\/p>\n

Sandy Gold Swap: <\/span>\u00a0This business (39080 Pioneer) will open its doors March 1.\u00a0 Made first contact with the owner, and told her to call if there\u2019s anything I can do to help\u2026<\/p>\n

Rip City Glass:<\/span>\u00a0 Another new retail establishment (a head shop, essentially) has moved into the Junker Building at 39080 Pioneer.\u00a0 This business has received its initial health and safety inspection, and is currently waiting for their business license to be processed.\u00a0 The main repair indicated on the H&S inspection was for an ADA ramp for the back of the building, which the property owner has committed to provide.\u00a0 The owner tells me they intend to open their doors as soon as they receive that license, so they are mildly hounding Mr. Paola to get the ramp constructed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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