The Andover City Council unanimously moved to extend an offer of just compensation to Andover Crossing for the exchange of unused street rights-of-way in return for a temporary construction easement needed for the Founders Parkway project.
Council member Judy O'Kady made the motion to extend the offer; it was seconded and approved on a 5-0 voice vote. The motion text as recorded was: "I move to extend the offer of just compensation to Andover Crossing for the exchange of unused street rights of way for a temporary construction easement for the Founders Parkway project." Council did not provide additional financial details in the public meeting beyond the motion language.
Earlier in the meeting, Councilmember Tim Berry moved to recess into executive session to discuss acquisitions or real estate under state statute, naming the council, city attorney, assistant city administrator and the director of community development as participants and setting an estimated open-session time. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Votes at a glance (selected formal actions from the meeting):
- Acceptance of the meeting agenda: motion carried 5-0.
- Consent agenda (items 8.1'8.6): approved 5-0.
- Legends Global contract amendment (facility fee +$1): approved 5-0.
- Capital Federal Amphitheater 2026 operating budget: approved 5-0.
- PEC supplemental agreements #6 and #7 (Vista Ridge): approved 5-0.
- Yorktown Parkway change order #11 (Pearson Construction): approved 5-0; amount $2,916,201.70.
- Motion to recess into executive session (real estate acquisitions) citing state statute: approved 5-0.
- Offer of just compensation to Andover Crossing for a temporary construction easement (Founders Parkway): approved 5-0.
- Adjournment: motion carried 5-0.
What's next: The executive-session item relates to acquisitions tied to upcoming projects; staff will proceed as authorized and follow up with any necessary public actions or reports in future meetings.