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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-1998 EDA 1111 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1998 AGENDA ROLL CALL: President McCarty, Vice President Koopmeiners, Commissioner Gunn, Commissioner Quick, Commissioner Stigney 1. AGENDA ADDITIONS: 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 14, 1998 EDA Minutes 3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: None 4. CONSENT AGENDA None 5. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Discussion of Home Improvement Loan Interest Subsidy Program. B. Discussion of Salvation Army Proposed Multi-Family Development. F. REPORTS G. ADJOURNMENT • UNAPPR OVED • CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 ROLL CALL President McCarty called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m., September 14, 1998. MEMBER PRESENT: President McCarty, Vice-President Koopmeiners, Commissioners Gunn and Stigney. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Quick. ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Chuck Whiting, Community Development Director Rick Jopke, Economic Development Coordinator Kevin Carroll, and Recorder Dave Hix. 1. AGENDA ADDITIONS: No addition were considered. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Gunn to approve the July 28, 1998 meeting minutes as submitted. VOTE: Ayes -4 Nays - 0 Motion carried 3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS No special order of business was considered. 4. CONSENT AGENDA No consent agenda was considered. 5. AUTHORITY BUSINESS A. Consideration of EDA Resolution No. 98-EDA-97 Approving the Proposed changes to the development agreement pertaining to the Building N site within the Mounds View Business Park. Director Jopke gave his report as follows: 410 The EDA has approved an original development agreement with conditions and subsequently g Mounds View EDA UNA PROVED September 14, 198 Page 2 some amendments to the agreement as requested by the Everest Group in order to facilitate the development of a vacant site in the Mounds View Business Park. The EDA has also denied other requested amendments. The Everest Group has requested additional changes to the development agreement to change the development entity, slightly reduce the size of the building(by 6,000 square feet), and to allow them flexibility to do a build-to-suit deal where Everest would build the building but immediately sell it to a new owner who would occupy the building. In that situation Everest is requesting that they be release from their obligations under the development agreement and that the obligations be transferred to the new owner. Jim O'Meara from Briggs and Morgan, who drafted the original agreement on behalf of the EDA, has reviewed the proposed changes and indicated that there are no legal issues with the proposed changes. Staff was recommending approval of EDA Resolution No. 98-EDA-97. Mayor McCarty returned the floor to the Commission. 111 MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Gunn to approve EDA Resolution No. 98-EDA-97 Approving the Proposed changes to the development agreement pertaining to the Building N site within the Mounds View Business Park. VOTE: Ayes -4 Nays - 0 Motion carried B. Consideration of EDA Resolution No. 98-EDA-98 Authorizing the preparation of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) OR Phase I and II ESAs of the RentAll property,for the various reasons specified in the proposed Resolution. Director Carroll gave his report as follows: On August 24, 1998 the City council adopted Resolution No. 5260, which authorized staff and consultants to proceed with various actions including (but no limited to)the negotiation of an option/purchase agreement for the RentAll property located at the corner of Highway 10 and County Road H. Information about the actual or potential presence of contaminants or other environmental problems on the RentAll property would be very useful in connection with the negotiation of an option/purchase agreement for the property. Resolution No. 526- also authorized city staff and consultants to proceed with the development • of an application to DTED for a redevelopment grant that could potentially be applied to the dy Mounds View EDA I 111 September 14, 198 +I� y ppRovr...0 Page 3 City's financial obligations in the event that a Development Agreement related to the proposed Mermaid hotel and banquet center is ultimately executed by the City/EDA and the Developer(s). The recipients of the DTED redevelopment grants will be determined by a point system, under which(up to) 20 of the possible 100 (maximum)points will be related to environmental issues: up to 15 points for "redevelopment in connection with contamination remediation needs" and up to 5 points for "multi jurisdictional projects that take into account...environmental impact." DTED representative have iridicated that the submission of an objective, independent environmental site assessment(ESA) would be expected, if not required, in connection with any redevelopment grant application that seeks to have points awarded for environmental issues. In anticipation of the potential need for an ESA of the RentAll site, City staff recently contacted three reputable environmental consultants to request written cost projections regarding various types and levels of environmental assessments. The projected cots for a Phase 1 ESA of the RentAll site ranged from $1,750 to $2,795, with Peer Environmental& Engineering Resources, Inc.(Peer) submitting the lowest estimate. The projected cots for a Phase 1 and Phase 11 ESAs of the RentAll site ranged from$3,900 to $5,300, with Peer, again, submitting the lowest . estimate. The application deadline for the DTED Redevelopment Grant is October 1, 1998, and the time needed to complete a Phase 1 ESA or Phase 11 ESAs would be approximately two seeks. If this matter is deferred until the next Council meeting on September 28, insufficient time will remain to complete any kind of ESA and incorporate it into our DTED grant application. The City Council could make the decision to await the final execution of a Development Agreement with the Developer(s) before proceeding with the environmental assessments that are being recommended. However, the timetable (in particular, the 10/1/98 application deadline) imposed by the DTED Redevelopment Grant program simply will not allow us to defer such assessments without seriously reducing the likelihood of being chosen as one of the eventual grant recipients. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Director Carroll continued with the following additional information: The resolution had been revised to reflect discussions that occurred 9/14/98 regarding these topics. . 1. The Developers' agreement to immediately proceed with Phase 1 environmental site assessments (ESAs) for all of the parcels in the Project rather than just the RentAll site; Mounds View EDA September 14, 198411 Page 4 2. The Developers' agreement to share the cost of the Phase 1 ESAs; A. 50/50 cost split 3. A staff recommendation to immediately proceed with asbestos surveys of the three buildings that would be demolished as part of the Project; 4. The Developers' agreement to share the cost of the asbestos surveys. These developments will reduce the EDA's costs, facilitate future cooperation with and by the Developers, and result in environmental information that will be both useful in the DTED redevelopment grant process and ultimately necessary in connection with the construction of the planned improvements. Mayor McCarty returned the floor to the Commission for question. Stigney asked if the RentAll facility would be staying in Mounds View if they are relocated. Director Jopke stated there was no definitive answer at this time but indications were that the owners did want to relocate in Mounds View, possibly in the "Pac" site. • Stigney stated his opposition to the City paying $550,000 for the RentAll property without any support from the rest of the players in the Project. Carroll told the Council that staff has been meeting with representatives of the Metro Transit who have shown very positives signs about their interest in the RentAll site as a possible location of a Park'n' Ride facility. The City was hoping, initially,that Metro Transit would be willing to provide funding for the acquisition and clearing of the site. Indications are now that they maybe willing to go over and above that, as has been done with other sites that they have acquired. Preliminary indications are not only would they be interested in helping with the cost of acquiring and clearing the site, but also paying a prorated portion of the cost of actually constructing parking, landscaping, lighting and other things that are related to the developing the portions of the lot they would use. Metro Transit has authorized City staff to proceed with preparation of a "letter of understanding" which will, when approved, be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. Gunn asked for clarification as to how the cost sharing of the ESAs would be split with the Developer. Carroll told the Commission the EDA and the Developer have agreed to split the costs on a 50/50 basis. • tirmDMounds View EDA September 14, 198 Page 5 The EDA thanked Carroll and Jopke for the work that has been done on the Project to date. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Koopmeiners to approve Resolution No. 98-EDA-98(revised) authorizing the preparation of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment(ESA) OR Phase I and II ESAs, and an asbestos survey, of the RentAll property. Stigney: "Restated his support for the hiring of the consultants if the end result is that it will cost the City nothing or near nothing to offset the $550,000 originally projected, and then at that time the City can look at it to see what the actual costs will be." VOTE: Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried 6. REPORTS No Commission or staff reports were considered. 1110 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Gunn to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business before the EDA, President McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, /1/4"a7J--- Dave Hix Recorder • Item No. • Meeting Date: 10-13-98 Staff Report No. Type of Business: EDAB WK:Work Session;PH:Public Hearing; CA:Consent Agenda;EDAB:EDA Business Mounds View Eoonomio Development Authority Staff Report To: Mounds View Economic Development Authority From: , Steve Dorgan, Housing Inspector Item Title/Subject: Home Improvement Loan Interest Subsidy Program Date of Report: October 8, 1998 SUMMARY At the workshop meeting in September 8, the Council was provided information regarding the implementation of an Interest Subsidy Home Improvement Loan program. At that time, the Council recommended staff continue to take necessary steps for the implementation of the proposed program. As proposed, the program would use Tax Increment Funds (TIF)to finance subsidies and associated administrative costs. However, since the last meeting the City Attorney 0 has informed staff that TIF may not be used to subsidize interest rates for home improvement loans. According to legal staff Minnesota State Statutes dictate that TIF funds may not be used for the purposes of subsidizing interest rates for home improvement loans. Therefore, the proposed loan subsidy program may not use TIF funds for the purposes of subsidizing interest rates. Staff has begun researching other funding sources, which the City may access to provide subsidies for the proposed program. One available option would be to apply for funding through the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Housing Initiatives Fund. In recent conversations with Metropolitan Council staff, City staff was informed that the Home Improvement Loan Interest Subsidy Program might qualify for funding through the"Super RFP" sponsored by the Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Applications for the Super RFP will be sent out in November/98 and are due in January/99. As part of the application, the City may also apply for funding associated with other housing related programs (i.e. housing replacement program, remodeling counselors). The City may apply for the Super RFP and consolidate several programs into one application. If approved, the city may receive funding for the proposed interest subsidy program as well as several other programs. The funding sources associated with the Super RFP do require that most housing programs have income related eligibility requirements for households. These requirements typically have a maximum household income threshold that is 80% of the metropolitan area median income (approximately$45,000 for a family of four). If approved, some modifications to the income requirements of the proposed program may be necessary. Staff will continue work on obtaining financial assistance for the interest subsidy program as well as other housing related programs. CC Memo -Home Improvement Loan Program October 8, 1998 Page 2 111 ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED Provide staff direction to pursue alternative funding sources including the MHFA"Super RFP" to fund the proposed interest subsidy Home Improvement Loan Program as well as additional housing related programs. Steve Dorgan, Housin spector 717-4023 Attachments: 1) Letter from City Attorney Regarding MN State Statute Relating to TIF N:\DATA\GROUPS\COMDEW4OUSINGWOMELOANIEDA REP\EDA9 8.98 . • Oct-06-68 05:15pm From-KENNEDY & GRAVEN +6123376310 T-164 P.02/03 F-334 470 Pillsbury Ccnrcr keit nedy 20u South Sixth Sitter Munucapolis MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 cckphofl \.1t f iiVC[l (612) 337-9310 fax C M A R T E R E G c-mail'artyaokenncdy-gravrn corn SCOTT J. RIGCs Attorney at Law (612)337-9260 stiggs kennedy-gravcn.com October 8, 1998 VIA FACSIMILE AND REGULAR MAIL Mr. Steve Dorgan Housing Inspector City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View,MN 55112 RE: Home Improvement Loan Subsidy Program • Dear Steve: I am writing in reference to our review of the City of Mounds View's proposed home improvement loan subsidy program. As you know, based upon our review of the applicable statutory authority for this matter, such a loan subsidy program which utilizes tax increment financing("TIF") dollars is not permitted for the program as presently proposed. The general authority for such an interest rate reduction program is found in Minnesota Statutes Section 469.012, subd. 7 through subd. 9. However, if the source of funding for the interest rate reduction program would be TIF monies, the limitation found at Minnesota Statutes Section 469.176, subd. 4f(3) prohibits the use of tax increments in an interest rate reduction program for owper-occupied single family dwelling,, the main objective of the loan program. The authority for an interest rate reduction program utilizing TIF monies is available, however, for a rental- type housing program. Despite the limitation for an interest rate reduction program utilizing TIF funds, as presently proposed by the City of Mounds View, the City is pg prevented from making a direct loan-type program to owner-occupied home housing units. The authority found at Minnesota Statutes Section 469.012, subd. 6 as to rehabilitation loans and grants, would provide sufficient authority for the City or the FDA to make direct loans for rehabilitation purposes to properties owned by persons of low and moderate income within the city limits. While the administrative duties of 111 the City or EDA would be greater under such a direct loan-type program, it would permit the City to pursue and fulfill the objectives of a low interest loan program for renovation of substandard owner-occupied housing within the city limits. SJR-151333 0205-13 Oct-08-98 05:16Pm From-KENNEDY & GRAVEN +6123379310 T-164 P.03/03 F-334 Mr. Steve Dorgan October 8, 1998 Page 2 • If the City decides to pursue such a loan program,please feel free to contact me regarding further information for this matter. Thank you for your assistance. Very truly yours, Astt 9.. .i(69 Scott J. Riggs Assistant City Attorney SIR:sm� • • Item No. 5 i3 Meeting Date: 10-13-98 IIII Staff Report No. Type of Business: EDAB WK.Wm*Session;PH:Public Hearing; CA:Consent Agenda;EDAB:EDA Business Mounds View Economlo Development Authority Staff Report To: Mounds View Economic Development Authority From: Steve Dorgan, Housing Inspector Item Title/Subject: Proposed Multi-Family Development- Salvation Army Date of Report: October 8, 1998 SUMMARY At the worksession on September 8,the Council reviewed a proposal from the Salvation Army requesting the City acquire and sell a tax-forfeited parcel(PID#08-30-23-22-0002)to them for a proposed development. The Salvation Army is proposing to acquire the proposed lot, as well as an adjacent lot(PID #08-30-23-22-0003)owned by Glen Thorpe Realty, for the development of an 8 unit multi-family building. The proposed parcel is located on Woodlawn Drive south of County Road I. The lot owned by Glen Thorpe Realty may be purchased outright by the Salvation Army,however, 410 because the City has a"use deed"for the 2°d lot,the property would first have to be purchased by the City and then resold to the Salvation Army. Since the property is a tax forfeited parcel owned by the State, non-municipal entities would have to purchase the property through an auction. The Salvation Army is requesting the City release the"use deed"on the property, purchase and resell the lot to the Salvation Army contingent upon the approval of the Salvation Army's development proposal. The development proposal would include a rezoning,variance and development review. Ramsey County Assessors Office has valued the land at$29,000. REQUESTED INFORMATION At the worksession meeting on September 8,the Council requested specific information regarding the lot and the proposed development. The requests were as follows: 1. What is the cost of the "use deed"for the proposed parcel and what does the City have invested in the property? The City filed a"use deed"on the proposed tax forfeited property in 1995 for a term of 5 years. The cost to the city is$26.15 to file the"use deed". In addition to occasional mowing of the property,there have been no other costs to the City associated with the proposed parcel. 2. What is the Park and Recreation Commission's intent for the property and is there a valid plan in place for the development of the lots? At their February 1998 regular meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission reviewed a request by adjacent apartment managers to develop the vacant lots as a play-lot. At that time, ill the Commission recommended acquisition and development of the two lots based on the assumption that both parcels were tax forfeited. At their September regular meeting, at the request of the City Council, the Commission reviewed the proposed development of the two vacant lots as a play lot based on the fact that one of the lots was privately owned(see attached minutes). Because one of the lots was privately owned and would need to be purchased for CC Memo— Salvation Army October 6, 1998 Page 2 the development of the park,the Commission recommended that the park not be developed due to the cost associated with acquiring both parcels. 3. What are the cost implications associated with purchasing and reselling the proposed property? The costs associated with acquiring and reselling the proposed lots would include standard closing costs and legal fees for drafting an agreement between the two parties. All associated costs to the City for.the purchase and resale of the proposed property may be conveyed to the buyer. 4. What is the time frame for rezoning the 2 parcels? The City is obligated to provide a decision to an applicant for a rezoning request within 60 days from the time the application is accepted. DISCUSSION The Salvation Army has secured funding necessary for the development of the proposed project and has secured the acquisition of the 2°a lot owned by Glen Thorpe Realty. The Salvation Army is requesting the City Council approve the acquisition and resale of the proposed parcel contingent upon the approval of the rezoning and development review by the City Council. The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended the City not purchase the lots for the development of a park because the City would need to acquire a privately owned lot at market rate. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED Provide staff direction for further process in this matter, options may include: 1. Direct staff to draft a resolution for action at the next City Council meeting, which would approve the purchase and resale of the subject lot to the Salvation Army. The purchase and resale of the lot would be contingent upon the approval of the Salvation Army's development proposal including rezoning,variances and development review actions by the City. 2. Maintain the current"use deed"status of the lot until the term has expired providing the City an opportunity to obtain the lot at a future date. Steve Dorgan, 'us't g Inspector 717-4023 Attachments: 1)Location Map 2)Project Narrative and Site Plan-Salvation Army 3)Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes NADATA\GROUPSICOMDE W 4OUSINGISAL VATN\E DA9_8.98 Proposed Development Site Salvation Army N • * . t -Er : it or . ...• . :.aI... • . . : . : :::: ....:. ............................. ............... . . . . :.: ... . .. -,.... ,. ; :: ....... . ... ... ...... „:.• . • •• ., . . .. dui_........... .II _ : :::::::......... :::• • V • . . . •.: . . .. . . .. Bi -:- - --- . . ... ..... •• _.... ••.: • . i. . County Road I .: • Proposed Site I . . NI:'i;iiiHMiiiMi: ;;;;; State of MN EEa • .. . open Thorpe . •L °::::::: alLi / tEl • L- :: : "- d •- i . Woodlawn Drive .. . / 11.4., :tom• E / . 1 I I JLI ui OU 1UL. 1.U.OU lilt JHLVH11UN HKr1T MA NU, blJ,J64(1I I', 02 SALVATION ARMY FAMILY CAMPUS XIII. ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION A. Summary Description of the Project The Salvation Army's Family Supportive Housing Campus will provide permanent housing and on-site support services for homeless families living with HIV/AIDS some of whom are also chemically dependent, mentally ill or dually diagnosed. These families are very vulnerable and have a very difficult time finding and maintaining permanent stable housing. The underlying philosophy of this development will be to offer a stable safe setting with a range of on-site support so that vulnerable families can develop and maintain stability and become more self-reliant and active in the community. Services will include on-site childcare, transportation, health care coordination and chemical and mental health support. This new housing community will offer a`fie dble lease" to program participants. This means that if a participant relapses they can go to a treatment program without losing their housing. Service partners will include case managers from the Minnesota AIDS Project and Women with a Point. The Family Supportive Housing Campus will provide 8 family units in a new, completely • accessible building. The project will include four 2-bedroom units and four 3-bedroom units. Community space for shared meals, meetings and resident interaction will also be included. Program space for supportive services, including on-site childcare space will also be provided. B. Proposed use of the Funds. Goals and Objectives The Salvation Army will use the MHFA funds to cover a portion of the construction and related soft costs for this project. C. Goals and Objectives The goal of the Family Campus is to provide a safe, supportive and affordable setting for homeless families living with HIV/AIDS who are also struggle with issues of chemical dependency or mental illness. In this environment families can stabilize their Iives and flourish. This project is specifically designed to I. Provide permanent housing for these homeless families 2. Improve resident health by provide a stable environment andsupport which will enable residents to participate in some of the new drug treatments available for dealing with AIDS 3. Improve the chances of success for the children by providing them with a stable supportive environment SEP-01-98 TUE 10:30 THE SALVATION AR/1Y FAX NO. 6123384717 P. 03 • p. Need for this Project The need for these units for Single Parent Families with HIV/AIDS is highlighted in the 1997 update of the Housing Needs Assessment for Persons with HIV/AIDS that was done by the Coalition for Housing for People with HIV and the Minnesota Department of Health. The Coalition did their first assessment in January of 1995 to determine the housing needs of people with HIV in Minnesota. This assessment was based on an extensive survey of persons living with AIDS and of AIDS service providers. In January of 1997 an update of this survey was published. This update identified the following groups as the least well served, most likely to be homeless and therefore the highest priority populations for housing. HIV positive people with children -Those with poor rental history -Those with chemical dependency and mental illness -HIV positive African Americans These families and individuals are often barred from participation in other programs for persons which AIDS because these programs are unequipped to deal with their multiple issues of chemical dependency, mental illness or just the presence of children in the 11) household. As a result, these families and individuals become homeless. The coalition specifically recommended funding for a number of programs which can address the highest priority populations. The proposed AIDS supportive Housing Project will deliver two of the eight priority programs: 1. Increase funding for housing opportunities for families living with AIDS. A housing project should be developed to allow families living with HIV to live in a supportive community setting. Childcare and transportation are two additional areas that should be targeted with such a dedicated proposal. 2. Fund programs that combine housing with assistance in dealing with chemical dependency or mental health issues. This project will provide a supportive permanent housing resource for homeless single parent families who, due to their multiple issues cannot be effectively served in other hong projects. By providing this type of housing,the Salvation Army Hope Harbor will help assure that these farniies will not be caught in an endless cycle of failed programs and homelessness. E. Innovative and/or Model features • This development is targeted to serve a very difficult population, homeless single parent families with HIV/AIDS many of whom are dealing with chemical dependency and/or mental illness. In order to effectively address the needs of this population and to provide Immilmm!Z.r-u i-;,o i ur t u 1 1 tit: SHLVH 1 1 ON HKf1Y t HX NU, b123.384717 P. 04 long term stability this project will incorporate a number of innovative or at least special services including: 1. On site, supportive childcare, as well as enrollment in head-start programs where appropriate. 2. On site supportive services 3. Community building activities 4. Flexible lease, allowing resident placement in in-patient treatment programs when necessary without jeopardizing the permanent housing lease. 5. Support systems for children including various support programs while parent is in treatment The Salvation Army believes that it is necessary to offer a broad range of support services in order to stabilize the lives of these difficult to serve families. The intent of this program is to both improve the present living situation of these families and, perhaps more important, to provide children with a solid foundation so that they can lead stable lives in the future. F. Non-Housing Support Services This building will be a supportive housing project. The concept is to provide enough on- site support services so that the residents, all of whom will move in with multiple problems and issues, will succeed in maintaining permanent housing and achieving.stability. Services offered will include on-site child care, transportation, case management, chemical dependency counseling, health care coordination, TB screening, resident-led recovery group meetings and social activities. All staff will be experienced in working with homeless, chemically dependent persons and persons of color. Participant's service and housing needs will be assessed and tracked by stag starting with the resident selection process and continuing through the entire time residents live in the Family Supportive housing campus. Residents referred to the project will be selected using an established intake process that includes both an application and interview. This process will ensure that applicants meet the program criteria(mcluding being homeless) and will solicit information regarding drug use,treatment histories, mental health as well as medical histories. This information will then be used to establish a case management plan as necessary. A case manager will be on-site full-time and will work with each family as necessary. Women With a Point- a Ryan White funded harm reduction organization will provide harm reduction based education, outreach and counseling support to program participants as well as education and training to staff. . SEP-01-98 TUE 10:32 THE SALVATION ARMY FAX NO. 6123384717 P. 05 • • G. Long Term Affordablility This project is being funded with equity, grants and deferred payment loans, there is no amortizing debt. This will help keep the operating costs down which will also help keep rents down. Initially, the rents on a portion of the units will be subsidized with HUD HOPWA funds. If and when this subsidy expires, the rents will be kept affordable through grants, Salvation Army Bed and Bread funds and through draws from the long term operating subsidy account. H. Relocation This project will be developed on a vacant piece of land and does not requie any relocation. I. Additional Information The Salvation Army has a significant amount of experience providing services to homeless individuals, families and children. The Salvation Army owns and operates the Harbor Light Center which is the largest provider of housing and addiction services to homeless adults in Hennepin County. The Salvation Army also has extensive experience in . providing childcare services, particularly through the St. Paul Core. The Salvation Army, through the Harbor Light Center, provides a variety of programs specifically targeted to difficult to serve homeless populations and those with serious issues. These services include the Special Needs Unit, a safe shelter for 74 vulnerable homeless men and women with mental and physical illness, a sub-acute medical detox facility which provides the only detox beds in the City of Minneapolis, and an in-patient State-licensed drug treatment program, which allows a person 96 days of residential treatment and 5 months of transitional housing, non-sober overnight shelter, and pre- treatment housing for those waiting for an open bed in a treatment program. Taken together, the programs at the Harbor Light Center offer a total of 375 beds for homeless men and women who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets. In 1989 the Minneapolis office of the Salvation Army rehabilitated the building located at 1010 Currie Avenue in order to create the Harbor Light Center. This was a $7.4 million project and created a multi-service center providing shelter and services to homeless men and women. The building includes the Special Needs Unit, a safe shelter for 74 vulnerable homeless men and women with mental and physical illness, a sub-acute medical detox facility, and in-patient State-licensed drug treatment program, non-sober overnight shelter, pre-treatment housing for those waiting for an open bed in a treatment program and 26 units of permanent SRO housing In total the Harbor Light Center provides a total of 375 4110 beds for homeless men and women who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets. --- �• +�L •� �� tits. ont,vnt iuiY mull. rHA NU. 611384(1 ( p, 06 • M J. Consistency with Community Plans This proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. K. Consistent with Metropolitan Housing Implementation Group Joint Selection Criteria All of the units in this project will be affordable to and rented to individuals with incomes at or below 30% of the area median, well below the required 50%. • This project is consistent with the HUD Continuum of Care plan. This project will promote economic integration by providing housing for very Iow income homeless families within the relatively affluent suburb of Mounds View. The project will lever a significant amount of private and local government funding including owner equity and foundation funding. HUD HOPWA funding has already been committed to this project. The project rents will be affordable over the long term. Half of the units in this development will serve larger families with children (3 bedroom units). The project serves persons with special needs and is not restricted to certain age4111 groups. • SEP-01-98 TUE 10:33 THE SALVATION ARMY FAX NO, 6123384717 P. 07 iPROJECT DESIGN The attached plans show a building with all fo the service spaces located on the first floor. This one alternative design and it is clear from these drawings that all of the necessary functions will fit into the proposed building. We are, however, exploring the possibility of putting all of the service space, with the exception of the childcare, on the 3'4 floor,and making most, if not all of the units into 2 story units with both an interior entrance and direct access to the outdoor play space. We will be submitting revised plans as they are developed. 4110 • --- LILL. Ul1LY11t ivtr Hiatt Crit 11U. 01L.7iti411 1 1-'. Ub / _ 41p. T o a ID qi - II r. leg 1 =� � • IZi1IflI # 3 8 �� -.2--m •j, to + v_ m lik Co. .\ • 4 . <NN Dr s's V II ifil a a *04 stows. _ o IN o �o , 94 t O.* �A� •aMorv�tsi . d. 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EXECUTIVE OIRECTCA HARBOR LIGHT MULTISERVICE CJTER 1010 CUIptlE.AVE M. , A.O.SOX 0170 MMNEA►OUS.MN 5&404 1113W7s.0113 FAX:1M121-331.4717 FACSIMILE COVER HEFT' DATE: , " IC?4S To: t t�c FAX: i 0 PHONE: FROM: PAGES: tJ + COVER RE: a-#1 Vailbn • 'Pr COMMENTS. . . . 24E46 ifbt1- rs ! Lecitzi4- (ix v and 16 - e ecct e, -eecd m au c -to . unanimously. • L I k P Director Saarion reviewed with the Commission items that had been listed on the Long Term Financial Plan for park improvements in 1999. Included is the installation of new hockey boards at Hillview Park, new building for Woodcrest and new picnic tables for City Hall. However, with the new plans for Woodcrest Park regarding mitigation activities, the park will most likely become a passive, nature park or open space. Saarion asked whether or not the Commission would be interested in using Park Improvement Funds for the planning and improvements to recreation open spaces. Chair Silvis made a motion seconded by Commissioner Long to approve staff changing the Long Term Financial Plan for 1999 to exchange the new building at Woodcrest and instead provide$30,000 for developing plans and providing improvements to recreational open spaces so that residents have the opportunity to use and enjoy such open, natural spaces. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PLAYLOT: The City Council requested the Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss the potential park use of two parcels of land located at Woodlawn Dr. and Edgewood Dr. The Parks and Recreation Commission had reviewed this property issue earlier after the Apartment Managers • approached the Parks and Recreation Department requesting the development of this Iand as a playlot. Indications were that the 2 parcels of land were tax forfeited properties. At this time the Commission had agreed to consider improving these 2 lots to a grassy area where children of the apartments could play unorganized soccer, football, softball, etc. The cost of this improvement would be minimal and on-going maintenance would include mowing and turf management. However, more recent information has indicated that one parcel is privately owned and that the City has a use deed on the other. The Commission discussed the issue and unanimously agreed that they did not wish to purchase either of the two lots at an estimated cost of$29,000 each. The area is small and City Hall Park is within 1/2 block away. Commissioner Starr suggested that if the City chose to use the property for recreational uses, that the Community Gardens could be relocated to this area, if it was an approved use for the use deed. The gardens would fit in nicely because there are so many apartment residents in the area that may be interested in opportunities to garden. City Council liaison Sherry Gunn will relay the Parks and Recreation Commission's ideas regarding this property to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Long made a motion seconded by Commissioner Starr to • adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.