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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packets - 2017/04/03 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Monday, April 3, 2017 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mueller, Gunn, Hull, Meehlhause, Bergeron PUBLIC COMMENT Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes. Agenda Items Discussed by Consensus 1. Off Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Operating Hours and Sunday Sales Discussion (verbal report) 2. Review Progress Regarding MWF Project 3. Review 2017 Priorities and Consider Potential “Action Steps” 4. Discuss County Road H Monument Next Work Session: Monday, May 1, 2017, at 7 p.m. Next City Council Meeting: Monday, April 10, 2017, at 7 p.m. Item No: _2__ Meeting Date: April 3, 2017 Type of Business: Work Session Administrator Review : ____ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brian Beeman, Business Development Coordinator Jon Sevald, Planner Item Title/Subject: MWF Properties Update Discussion: MWF Properties is proposing to develop a 60-unit apartment building on the NW corner of Mounds View Blvd. and Groveland Rd. The apartments would be for workforce housing, which limits residents’ income to 60% of the area median income (AMI) 1: Household size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Max HH Income $36,060 $41,220 $46,380 $51,480 $56,620 $59,760 $63,840 $67,980 # of Bedrooms 1 2 3 4 5 6 Max HH Rent $966 $1,159 $1,338 $1,494 $1,647 $1,801 MWF will be applying for affordable housing tax credits from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA), and for Tax Increment Financing from the EDA. Below is a timeline of the project (subject to change): April 3 City Council Work Session (update) April 5 Planning Commission Rezoning April 5 Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit April 24 City Council Rezoning (1st Reading) May 1 City Council Work Session: review letter of support to MHFA for Housing Tax Credit; and review Resolution of intent to establish a TIF district May 15 EDA Approving a letter of support to MHFA for Housing Tax Credit; and Resolution of intent to establish a TIF district May 15 City Council Public Hearing; Rezoning (2nd Reading) May 15 City Council Public Hearing; Conditional Use Permit June 1 MWF MHFA Intent to Apply for Housing Tax Credits deadline June 15 MWF MHFA deadline to apply for Housing Tax Credits Respectfully submitted, ____________________ ____________________ Brian Beeman, MPA Jon Sevald, AICP Business Development Coordinator Planner 1 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Housing Tax Credits & Tax Exempt Bond Income and Rent Limits, Table 1, P. 31 [Ramsey County, effective 03-28-2016]. Item No: 3 Meeting Date: April 3, 2017 Type of Business: Work Session City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Ericson, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: Review 2017 Council Priorities and Consider Potential “Action Steps” Introduction: The City Council met with Department Heads at its annual goal setting retreat on January 30, 2017. A series of priorities were considered and brought forward for approval on March 13, 2017. The priorities were discussed in detail at the March 20, 2017, Town Hall Meeting. Discussion: At the direction of the City Council, we are now reviewing the priorities in the context of establishing “action steps” to help us succeed in carrying them forward. Each priority is listed below along with potential action steps plus ample room to add more steps. The Action Steps report is very preliminary at this point and can be finalized later in April. Recommendation: Review and add to the provided action steps supporting the priorities for 2017. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ James Ericson City Administrator Attachments: 1. 2017 Priorities Document 2. Priorities with Proposed Action Steps 2017 City Council Priorities – ACTION STEPS Focus on Racial Equity—Promote Ideals of Inclusionary Community Action Steps: 1. MVPD staff to attend Ramsey County training on “Crisis Intervention and Diversity & Inclusion” 2. Council members to attend LMC training sessions on “Creating an Inclusive Community” 3. Review City policies and procedures to reduce / eliminate implicit biases 4. MVPD working to create a “New Americans Academy” 5. Schedule guest speaker(s) for upcoming Work Sessions / Council Meetings 6. 7. 8. Develop Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Financing Plan Action Steps: 1. Refine project scope - 2017 2. Coordinate with Finance for items needed to bond - 2017 3. Review fees so that the base water rate can continue to support infrastructure needs 4. Prepare RFP for design services in 2018 5. Develop the Vision Associated with Crossroad Pointe Action Steps: 1. Meet with Developers to ascertain market tendencies and realities 2. Authorize the preparation of a market study 3. Consider preparing a survey of the site 4. 5. Focus on Personnel--Attract and Retain Quality Employees Action Steps: 1. MVPD developing a department specific retention and awards program 2. Explore opportunities to provide flexible work schedules 3. Conduct a compensation & benefits study and implementation plan 4. Develop and Conduct an “Employee Satisfaction” evaluation survey once a year 5. Design and implement an effective employee orientation program Approve and Implement the Long Range vision for City Hall Park Action Steps: 1. Finalize Park Plan with Park Commission - April 2017 2. Establish schedule for completion - May 2017 3. Coordinate with YMCA for grant opportunities - second quarter 2017 4. Establish final budget for park - second quarter 2017 5. 2017 City Council Priorities – Action Steps April 3, 2017 Page 2 Promote Positive Partnerships and Outreach Efforts between the Mounds View Police Department and the Community it Serves Action Steps: 1. Schedule events with all segments of the community 2. MVPD working to create a “New Americans Academy” 3. 4. 5. Explore Additional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Improvements; Pursue Green-Step City Designation Level 2 Action Steps: 1. Update BMPs on GreenStep Website - complete by June 2. Begin HVAC scheduling for City Hall - second quarter 2017 3. Review possibilities for adding renewable on new PW Facility third quarter 2017 4. 5. Develop and Approve a Sustainable Streets and Utilities Maintenance and Reconstruction Program Action Steps: 1. Update CIP to include new streets for reclaim/reconstruct – 2nd quarter 2017 2. Prepare seal coat program - second quarter 2017 3. Review/update lining program - second quarter 2017 4. Update for budget meetings - second/third quarter 2017 5. Item No. 4. Meeting Date: April 3, 2017 Type of Business: Work Session City Administrator Review: ______ City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Brian Erickson, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Item Title/Subject: I-35W and County Road H Roundabout Monument Discussion Introduction In September 2015, staff discussed the potential for adding a monument at the roundabout on the west side of the new County Road H bridge over I-35W. Since that time Ramsey County has completed a majority of the work in this area including the roundabout. Discussion With this project concluding this year, staff is bringing this item back for Council to discuss what they would like to see as a monument in the roundabout. Attached construction plans show the location and size so that Council can review and discuss ideas. At a minimum, the inclusion of some landscaping is something that could be included relatively easily until more information is available. As part of the construction the center of the roundabout will have grass. Respectfully Submitted, Brian Erickson, P.E.