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Item No: 02 Meeting Date: January 3, 2023 Type of Business Council Worksession MOUNDSVIEW City Administrator Review City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Ardan & Greenfield Park Wetland Delineation Study & Development Concept Review Introduction: On April 5, 2021 the City Council heard a presentation by staff on all of the potential redevelopment sites in the city. Ardan and Greenfield Park redevelopment areas were discussed and it was determined that a wetland delineation study was needed in order to define what is developable and what is to remain as wetland. The wetland delineation study was completed early towards the end of September 2022. The study was distributed to developers with instructions to submit a concept map and general plan proposal to the City Council for it's January 3, 2023 City Council Worksession meeting. Those proposals are attached. Each developer will be presenting their concept to the City Council. Should the Community Center expansion go forward, there is plans to utilize the wetlands in that area for a new parking lot. This would require the City/developer to create additional wetlands in a 2:1 ratio or purchase wetland credits. The most likely area the wetlands can be expanded is the Ardan and Greenfield Park wetland areas. This may affect what can be developed, however staff believes it is important to hear from developers so that the Council can advise how to proceed. It is believed that that the amount of new wetland needed to be created will be known by the Community Center architects in mid -January 2023. Further studies would likely need to be conducted should the project move forward. Staff believes that it may be more cost effective if the developer purchases wetland credits versus creating additional wetlands. Discussion: The City Council to hear each developer proposal and make comments and ask questions respectively. The Council to provide feedback on which development or combination of developments they would like to see. Should the Council wish to continue discussions with one or more developers, the Council should set a date to further discuss in detail those developments. Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: • Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View through a good BR&E program and redevelopment efforts. Maximize utilization of development space and current list of available sites. Support the development of a variety of housing stock that includes affordable and market rate and the maintenance of properties. Consider more townhomes and affordable apartments and other housing options. • Increase the EDA levy to have funds available for redevelopment projects. Identify and set aside strategic lots within the City like Ardan Park redevelopment area. Ensure townhomes are integrated into the neighborhood with proper style and landscaping. Financial Impact: Project is developer lead. Actual costs and revenues depend on product type, number of units, total project cost, etc. Recommendation: Listen to each developer proposal and ask any questions as necessary. Provide feedback and further direction as next steps. Respectfully, A14)VW- Brian Beeman, MPA, CMC Assistant City Administrator ATTACH M ENT(S ): 1) Wetland Delineation Study 2) Lennar Homes 3) M&I Homes 4) Centra Homes 5) Pulte Homes & Yard Homes Proposal The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community