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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 1996/11/04 iq--6. :?C}iCi�'i31,Y:{>1'.'v'^�[,'M,f i�. 4.. ...n,.}il,:} :{i '.Q�.. .... l> . ;., \ 4 a0 v i :, :TaA,x$y NAN'�g%.'1"'at Zt' ti a. �y a ry 0 ;:T..';';',....r„..M:V......*)';',.":,:k1":'I...,,x"..":.."N.b,:"..,,,....Tory''''''4r.'•.'".'..'"' y `•+ . k • • 9is: .. ,'1;.111;, 4;ft•,{w..f✓f'.."..z..::::„ Y3':`�,C` u�,?S�: 5 'y`✓'".. :'✓r`` #+. }', '. +. • `••3. r;S. '''...i: '>:SfFk ``+k 3`}i tl:i.:}yam:',:•,:ir x Y� .:,• k•••,"✓ •> •. } '} r 'f}' may+ S { yp ' „..,' ✓^v �v.I .,.�.. ... ✓• :::,: . .••...,.. ...44:ti ddd ,.r. �p Win:...;., �.:::.y.. ?.ySykt$?:Y:S�{.,:::::.� :!/.,. ::.•<�ti: Items Discussed Per Consensus �*4� us� . •,n \�`� ik2 ta* +t'i4J 1. Review of Old Highway 8 Reconstruction Plans(Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director) • 2. Review of Bronson Reconstruction Assessments (Mike Ulrich, Public Works Director) `tY'�Lv S:CY.43b. .`'. YkY k`:.YYS...`kx`2 „.:k„It.k k} '``` `yt..``"v.`2430..�YYb:L'f22JlPr`LR6.^?A::2`.`. 3. Discussion of EDC's Recommendation to Contract for Professional Services for the Study of F ighway 10 Corridor, Section 9. (Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator) AGENDA-WORK SESSION PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 4, 1996 • 4. Discussion of 2975 Highway 10-Vacant Auto Central (Cathy Bennett, Economic Development Coordinator) Y:•Y„Y,Y,:Y:�: •...: ` z: `YY ,`,fY',•;::Y:YYYYYY':•. 6. Discussion of Feedback From Planning Commission on City Council Liaison Role and Improving Communication (Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) 7. Discussion of Mobile Home Closing Ordinance and Town's Edge Terrace(Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director k • �,. A, NR :•YYw�`\YY `�� ^cam.:...:.., .. � ...Sai. .,.`. ktazltizizYrs� 8. Senior Citizens Hardship Deferral of Special Assessments (Bruce Kessel, Finance Director) • AGENDA-WORK SESSION PAGE TWO NOVEMBER 4, 1996 • 4. Discussion of 2975 Highway 10-Vacant Auto Central (Cathy Bennett,Economic Development Coordinator) 00s. ANNEX.ROMEO 6. Discussion of Feedback From Planning Commission on City Council Liaison Role and Improving Communication (Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director) 7. Discussion of Mobile Home Closing Ordinance and Town's Edge Terrace(Pam Sheldon, Community Development Director AlmolmirAawismoN ci" ,.,`,`:„`v�:, i``Zt'" Y`ht"iYi." : 22`ft 8. Senior Citizens Hardship Deferral of Special Assessments (Bruce Kessel,Finance Director) AGENDA-WORK SESSION PAGE THREE •VEMBER 4, 1996 9. 1997 Budget Discussion (Bruce Kessel, Finance Director) 0 a • ; q • 10. Discussion of MAC Noise Abatement Plan (Chuck Whiting, City Administrator,Bob Long, City Attorney;Dawn Weitzel, Interim Deputy Clerk) • 11. I-35W Joint Powers Agreement(Chuck Whiting, City Administrator) 12. Discussion of Resolution No. 5032,Reclassifying the Position of Economic Development Coordinator to Economic Development Director (Chuck Whiting, City Administrator) 13. Bel Rae Update (Chuck Whiting, City Administrator) • . AGENDA- WORK SESSION • PAGE FOUR NOVEMBER 4, 1996 • 14. Quad Rink Update (Chuck Whiting, City Administrator) 15. Discussion of Disposition of Surplus Property(Chuck Whiting, City Adminsitator J6 s 7R, ^A k.. R �q 'Lt.=y'ti k0> •None. if-t5 k,1 � , ice` 1 ,� J None. • AGENDA- WORK SESSION PAGE FOUR NOVEMBER 4, 1996 14. Quad Rink Update (Chuck Whiting, City Administrator) 15. Discussion of Disposition of Surplus Property (Chuck Whiting, City Adminsitator l 4 194 -r 3 ; I None. None. Cu OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section STAFF REPORT / pp ©MOO (!/Report Number:9 (fD3YIfs WORKSESSION MEETING DATE 40 .::„. Report Date: 10/31/96 'a t�[EW November 4, 1996 o4>"Prr•Partners" S _ Item Description: Review of Old Highway 8 Reconstruction Plans Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report X -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: • Staff will review the construction plans and answer any questions that might be presented. The plans have not changed since the preliminary approval of Council last spring. The road will be four lane with curb and gutter from the south end to the open area through the open spaces. Boulevard will be 8 feet wide with an eight foot bituminous bike/walk path. There will be a couple of properties that will be assessed, according to the Assessment Policy. Evergreen Land Services has been working on the temporary and permanent easements that will be required for the project. Staff will request authorization to sign these offers, enabling Evergreen to present them to the property owners. At the November 12, 1996 Council meeting, staff will present three resolutions for Council's action. The first ill be for the cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for the construction project. The second is for no king and the last resolution is for approval of the construction plans. If Council has any questions or concerns regarding this project, please feel free to call me. Michael Ulrich, Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: • COW OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 2 STAFF REPORT ��_�����, gums Report Number: WORKSESSION MEETING DATE 4110 1[EN} November 4. 1996 Report Date: 10/31/96 ,rP'rt-Partner' eS _ Item Description: Review of Bronson Drive Reconstruction and Pending Assessments Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report X -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: Steve Campbell from SEH will be in attendance to present information regarding the final costs and pending assessments for Bronson Drive. The assessment hearing is scheduled for November 12, 1996 at 7:10 pm. Should Council have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please feel free to call me. i ael Ulrich, Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: • env OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section• STAFF REPORT Report Number: g1 Q-1 gbnn 61r1Tj Report Date: 10/30/96 ;.11111 ,11HOSWORK SESSION MEETING DATE - 40 .:. 'AilE#i 11 November 4. 1996 a'�ss•Partne k4. Item Description: Discussion of EDC's Recommendation for Professional Services for the Study of Highway 10 - Section 9. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: The Economic Development Commission interviewed five candidate firms for the study of Highway 10 - . Section 9 on October 24th and October 29th. The firms that were interviewed included BRW, Inc.; Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban, Inc.; State of Minnesota,Department of Administration; SRF Consulting and Sanders Wacker Wehrman Bergly, Inc. The majority of the proposals were very competitive regarding services offered and the price range for those services. The EDC feels that community participation from the stakeholders in the area is very important as 410 ell as market analysis and a final product that can be used to attract developers for the desired uses. After careful considerations and two mornings dedicated to the interviews,the EDC is recommending SRF Consulting Group for a maximum cost of$25,000 to be taken from the tax increment fund that is set aside for the redevelopment of Highway 10. Attached is a copy of the RFP that was mailed to over 15 firms and the primary components of SRF's proposal. Representatives from SRF will be in attendance to present their proposal. In addition, members of the EDC will be available to answer questions. The EDC would like their recommendation to be formally considered at the November 12, 1996 regular meeting so that the 3-4 month study process can begin ASAP. ft Cathy Bennett, G.n. Dev. Coordinator CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SECTION 9 - HIGHWAY 10 REDEVELOPMENT • REQUEST: The City of Mounds View's Economic Development Authority (EDA) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to work with City Staff and the Economic Development Commission to study and prepare a vision and schematic plans for a section of Highway 10 located in the City of Mounds View. GOAL OF STUDY: To develop a coordinated vision and prepare schematic plans for the future development of undeveloped and underdeveloped areas of Highway 10 located between County Road I and Silver Lake Road. It is the City's objective to facilitate well planned development along Highway 10, maximize the tax base of the City and provide a quality aesthetic physical environment while protecting and enhancing the natural environment and surrounding land uses of the area to the extent possible. BACKGROUND: The City of Mounds View is located 10 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul directly west of Interstate 35W on Highway 10. Mounds View is in the northwest corner of Ramsey County and is bordered by the communities of New Brighton, Arden Hills, Fridley, Blaine, Shoreview and Spring Lake Park. Mounds View has a population of 13,000 people and has grown from a bedroom community to a bustling suburb with diverse residential neighborhoods and quality business development. (See Attached Community Profile) Mounds View focused on the development of Mounds View Business Park, Silver Lake Pointe Apartments and the Bridges Technology Center over the past five years. Now that those projects are successfully completed, the City is now committed to focusing on the redevelopment of its main corridor, namely Highway 10. Over several months In 1995, members of the Economic Development Commission, Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission met to discuss the redevelopment of Highway 10. A vision statement was developed and approved by the EDA: "Highway 10 in Mounds View is a cohesive planned corridor that provides convenient access for business opportunities and goods,services and hospitality amenities. Highway 10 corridor incorporates a City Center that promotes essential services for its residents and a hub for commuters.Highway 10 is aesthetically pleasing with attractive landscaping, signage, streetscapes and storefronts. Highway 10 is the local and regional link to the greater Metro Area." • • In addition to developing the vision statement, staff prepared an inventory of properties • along the corridor to include address, parcel number, owner, zoning, square feet, acres, dimensions, developed, total assessed value, land value, building value, tax capacity, current • use, land condition, building condition, access, parking, buffer, wetland, signage, incompatible use with comprehensive plan, under utilized, blighted, expansion potential and whether the property is currently listed with a broker. Upon completion and evaluation of the inventory list, the group toured metro corridors and decided to create eleven (1 1 ) sections of development along the corridor. Each section was defined and put into a report (Proposed Highway 10 Redevelopment Report)(see attached). In 1996, the EDA evaluated each section and came up with three priories to focus on in the upcoming years. One of the priorities includes section 9 - Mixed Use Development - of which we are requesting further evaluation and study. STUDY AREA: The study area includes approximately 33 acres located on the North and South sides of Highway 10 between County Road I and Silver Lake Road (See attached map). Currently the area consists of a mix of single family residential, multi-family residential, senior housing, small commercial office and vacant underutilized land. Several of the parcels are substandard and are in need of redevelopment. SCOPE OF STUDY: lir The scope of the study should include the following in developing a vision and schematic plans. 1 . Gather the plans and visions for use of the property from the property and business owners in the study area and surrounding areas. Identify key opinions and concerns of the Council and Commissions with regards to this area. 2. Coordinated development potential of the area. What is the impact or constraints on developing the area with regards to the following factors. a. Physical site characteristics b. Market conditions and private development interests c. Infrastructure characteristics - access off Highway 10, layout of streets d. Existing land use patterns - current zoning and compatibility, size and dimension of lots, buffer to residential e. Environmental conditions - wetlands et drainage f. Traffic Patterns 3. Identify opportunities for funding sources to stimulate a coordinated development. 2 4. Review Focus 2000 goals, Proposed Highway 10 Redevelopment Reports, Comprehensive Plan, current developer proposals and other documents related to possible coordinated development in the study area. • SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: 1 . Description of firm's expertise and qualifications for the study. 2. Description and location of comparable studies completed or in progress. 3. List of key staff members that would be involved in the study. Include their roles, background and experience. 4. Proposed scope of work. 5. Proposed work schedule to include completion date. 6. Proposed detailed budget to complete the study. 7. Description of final documents completed as part of study. Submit completed proposal no later than October 16, 1996 to: Cathy Bennett Economic Development Coordinator City of Mounds View 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View,MN 55112 612-7843055 612.784-3462(fax) REVIEW PROCESS: Submittal Deadline: October 16 EDC Review/Interviews: October 24 Recommended Firm Interviewed by EDA: November 4 EDA Approval of Selected Firm: November 12 Contract Executed: November 18 • 3 i S . ;,' I t k - CONSULTING GROUP , INC . - ! Transportation■Civil•Structural■Environmental•Planning•Traffic■Landscape Architecture •Parking • f October 16, 1996 '-- . i i Ms. Catherine Bennett Economic Development Coordinator CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW 2401 Highway 10 Mounds View, Minnesota 55112-1499 i SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR SECTION 9—HIGHWAY 10 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ttee.Dear Ms. Bennett and Members of the Selection Commi Ii I The Mounds View Economic Development Commission (EDC) is envisioning a specific role and atmosphere for Highway 10 within Section 9. The EDC's vision includes a cohesive, planned corridor with access for business opportunities; a corridor incorporating a City Center promoting essential services; a hub for commuters; an aesthetically pleasing corridor; and a local and regional link to the greater metropolitan area. • . The City has very concrete objectives, however substantial work and a wide variety of issues must still be confronted to maintain this positive momentum. Continued . revitalization can provide Mounds View with an intensified tax base, job growth, retail opportunities and housing options. Equally important is the enhanced image and positive 3 identity that Mounds View will gain with improving this core area. i ; A wide variety of opportunities and demands are inherent to the revitalization study. The study area beckons for creative vision to establish a new sense of place while reflecting the . community's values and scale. The study area encompasses approximately 33 acres between County Road I and Silver Lake Road, including a mix of single-family residential, . . multi-family residential, senior housing, small commercial office and vacant land. Redevelopment challenges are in the form of wetland constraints, access, visibility, • economic obsolescence and fiscal investment. Recognizing the diverse issues at hand SRF Consulting Group, Inc. has assembled an experienced team, a core services package and a unique menu of optional tasks available to the City of Mounds View. SRF is teaming with Springsted Public Finance Advisors, the City's longtime public finance advisors, and Towle Real Estate Company. Springsted will be available to assist in identifying funding mechanisms for development and redevelopment within Section 9, if the City selects that option. Towle representatives can serve the City with their access to up-to-date data on local and regional market trends. 411 One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150, Minneapolis, MN 55447 '1'143 Telephone (612) 475-0010 • Fax (612) 475-2429 An Equal Opportunity Employer _ I • Ms. Catherine Bennett - 2 - October 16, 1996 • SRF is offering a core services package that includes d oFfiiitevrezievetopmeirrEratiVre. In addition, we have assembled a • variety of optional tasks that include public funding analysis, a rizakaimitecricE, cgosong, Azeatiagm&agrigla. and others that will augment the Section 9 Redevelopment Plan. By offering a menu of optional tasks, SRF is demonstrating both our creative and comprehensive approach to the project and our willingness to work with the City of Mounds View to establish a scope of services that accomplishes the City's goals at a level acceptable to the City. Why SRF Consulting Group, Inc.? SRF is a truly multi-disciplinary firm representing practice areas inesign; p annfng; tramp°wi - eanm..ed" The firm has a strong reputation for creative solutions to challenging public sector issues, including consensus building and responsive public policy. Barry Warner, ASLA, AICP, will serve as the Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge. He has managed numerous other corridor redevelopment strategies, including Chanhassen's TH 5, Minneapolis' Nicollet Avenue and the southeast area quadrant of St. Louis Park. Complementing Barry will be Patrick Peters, a Senior Land Use Planner with substantial community planning expertise. • Mr. Peters' recent experience includes redevelopment glagaiagaimareakiymEgaulasnd and corridor land use planning for the TH 610 corridor while serving as Brooklyn Park Director of Planning. Rodger Skare, Assistant Vice President of Towle's Appraisal/Consultation Services, is available to assist the City with creating a market overview of Section 9 as an optional task. Mr. Skare has 12 years of experience. Bob Thistle, Project Manager at Springsted Public Finance Advisors, will as an optional task investigate potential public finance alternatives available to the City for implementation of the Highway 10 vision. We are genuinely excited by the opportunities proposed by the Section 9/Highway 10 corridor area. The resulting redevelopment plan must provide a creative yet realistic vision and implementation strategy. The SRF team is committed to meeting that challenge. We look forward to meeting with the Economic Development Commission and other City decision-makers and discussing this project more fully. Sincerely, SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC. B. it arner, ASLA, AICP Robert B. Roscoe, P.E. Princip. President i , 0 Scope of Services ITask 1: Project Initiation and Base Mapping Objective: To establish a strong working relationship with Mounds View staff by Ireviewing first-hand the redevelopment program and project schedule, to collect pertinent data and prepare a base map of the project area. IDiscussion: This task will provide the opportunity to initiate discussion between the project consulting team and Mounds View staff on specific needs and goals of the project. The consultant scope of services and proposed schedule will be refined in accordance with these discussions. Once this has been completed, SRF staff will initiate contacts with affected parties and agencies with the assistance of City staff. This task also allows an opportunity for assembling background data and site information such as aristingenzappingmairaphommigtoeflErMlitgm. nnmaticm.. nd owgr ipr da�ta�ivi s o n iftegiactiivzSMITETEMYstmitafbisfixtfssistuthee. c :..gt. -. re e' !'i. c• - •Q1., 40 A project base map will also be constructed as a part of Task 1. The base map is a critical element for successful completion of the remaining project elements so I that physical and legal characteristics are understood and adhered to. Other analyses and planning tasks also rely upon the accuracy of this mapping. IT.i.p.,..1,.... 1 • Refined work program and schedule • Organized collection of data for application in subsequent work tasks I • Base map drawn to scale • The City of Mounds View will make available to the consultant team any information that has been previously prepared regarding the study area, its physical characteristics or other baseline data. This information will contain all raw data including parcel definition from which the base map can be produced. The City also will work with the consultant team in revising the work program and schedule to coincide with critical dates, deadlines and the City's meeting calendar. g,„ • SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 7 Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor 5 Task 2: Parcel Inventory and Data Collection • Objective: To identify, quantify and qualify existing developments and , cel information in order to understand activities within the corridor and to enable compilation of individual parcel characteristics. Discussion: A parcel-by-parcel review of the quantifiable and quality measures of • properties within the corridor study area provides much of the baseline information that is necessary to advance to the identification of issues, opportunities and constraints within the corridor. Task Products: • Parcel inventory of quantifiable characteristics including lot area, assessed value, st uction,zoning and comprehensive plan designations. a Parcel inventory of quality measures including infrastructure characteristics, amenities, access, visibility and visual impact, natural features and location. U�I. r� Client responsibility: The City of Mounds View will make available to the 1110 C'I" Y consultant team any parcel information including assessed..�roperty.�-value-s;'pubhc \y��ii�iprovementsyandybuilding per aiiforma!l hand similar baseline information that will facilitate the timely completion of this task. • Task 3: Corridor Systems Analysis: Issues, Opportunities and Constraints Objective: To identify issues, opportunities and constraints within the corridor based upon the area's natural resource base, property ownership patterns, fixed developments, property characteristics, infrastructure and other considerations. Discussion: Activities within this task will serve to reduce or synthesize the baseline information into a concise list of issues, opportunities and constraints presented by the study area's physical, legal and cultural characteristics. Based upon this compilation of information, real issues in contrast to perceived issues• will be identified for additional analysis and resolution. Specific items for consideration include: • Review of parcel designation including ownership patterns and public parcels; • General inventory and analysis of existing public or private open space; SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 8 Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor • s Drainage and wetland characteristics, including delineation of wetland areas (from other governmental sources); • • Review of general patterns of development; • Summary of ongoing development projects and agency initiatives; • Review of existing roadway patterns and utility infrastructure; • Analysis of the comprehensive land use plan designations and zoning classifications; Task Products: • Analysis maps. • Synthesis maps identifying issues, opportunities and constraints for Section 9. • Development of urban design elements for Section 9. • • Summary memorandum describing the task and outcomes. Client Responsibility: Mounds View staff will assist the consultant team in identifying specific issues, opportunities and constraints based upon the consultant's initial analysis. Staff will review the products for any / inconsistencies. Mounds View staff also will assist in coordinating other agencies which may contribute to an understanding of the project area. Task 4: Creation of Redevelopment Scenarios Objective: This task is intended to provide the Economic Development Commission with visual alternatives for the future development and redevelopment of Section 9. s Discussion: This task will involve the development of up to tf5reer tide erapmentascenarios providing the Economic Development Commission with options for land use and urban design. The scenarios developed as part of this task will rely solely upon the input of the Economic Development Commission, City staff, affected land owners and consultant team. O Ergresentation=w4hbe �.r�+rvr--�"T.'-..�>,-'^o✓-;"gw..y�y�.,.v,..,-...rc�,._....._ � ....ra. grade-tcythe- conomi evelopment Commission-as-part-ofxhis:faslt_ SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 9 • Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor I I This task would represent the final product of the consultant team should the • Economic Development Commission select a minimal scope of services for this project(refer to Project Schedule). Task Products: • A series of three alternative redevelopment scenarios will be prepared to illustrate available land use and urban design options for the corridor. Written text will accompany the scenarios. 111 • One presentation will be made to the Economic Development Commission. Client Responsibility: The Economic Development Commission, ected=iaiidL Q vy�ners and City staff will assist the consultant team in identifying specific issues, 1111 opportunities and constraints based upon the consultant's initial analysis. Staff will review the products of the consultant team for any inconsistencies. Mctmds iswwili;ass#ritt"5doifnating e iig w f.E2Gted propert r-owners. n�vr z eynnay-contributeIQT.d_evelopment:o iE sdenanos Mounds View staff will secure a facility appropriate for conducting the necessary meetings. Task 5: Market Overview (optional task) Objective: This optional task will provide a general understanding of real estate market activity, trends and conditions and private development interests available to Mounds View. Discussion: The consultant team will conduct research, compile information and develop a summary of market activity within and around the City in order to: fY • Identi existing developments; • Identify market perceptions,needs and opportunities; • Identify market characteristics for determination of market potential; • Identify and quantify area competition within the trade area and define type and pace of office, retail, service and industrial development; 111 • Identify attractors that could hold potential for the creation of a special 111 identity for the corridor. I SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 10 110 Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor L C.. Task Product: • Summary document that quantifies characteristics of the market area and that identifies market potential for properties within the corridor. Client Responsibility: The City will assist the consultant team, as necessary, in identifying resources that will contribute to the completion of this task including, but not limited to, providing historical economic development data, facilitating connections with local business groups and individuals, and supplying any other data that is readily accessible by City staff. Task 6: Identify Funding Sources for Area Redevelopment (optional task) Objective: To provide an overview of available resources that could be directed at the coordinated redevelopment of Section 9. C' 3 Discussion: The vision that is developed for Section 9 of the Highway 10 corridor must be grounded in the realities that help define the character of this portion of the corridor. Likewise, the vision that is created must be a vision that • can be implemented. It is important to the successful redevelopment of Section 9 that, at some point in this process, the Economic Development Commission is apprised of the various funding mechanisms available for this project. This overview will provide information on available funding sources, both public and private, that will be applicable to the scope of projects to be undertaken within Section 9. Task Product: A summarymemorandum providing an overview of the various funding • mechanisms available for this project from both public and private sources. Client Responsibility: The City will assist the consultant team, as necessary, in identifying resources that would contribute to the completion of this task including, but not limited to, providing economic development data, tax increment financing information, capital budgets, pending grant submittals, and any other data that is readily accessible by City staff g • SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 11 Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor I Task 7: Creating the Vision Statement and Development of Preliminary Goals and Objectives (optional task) Objective: Facilitate a process with the City and the various stakeholders to create and shape a dynamic vision for Section 9 of the Highway 10 corridor. The vision will recognize and incorporate elements of urban design, transportation and land use. The vision also must reflect responsiveness to real estate market forces. The vision statement will serve as the overarching guide in the development of corridor goals and objectives. Discussion: The consultant team will assist the City in the creation of a vision for both public improvements and .private investment based upon urban design 1 principles, transportation, and land use and market forces within Section 9 of the Highway 10 corridor. the p m y TemenCofthis'taskwill'lie a visioning=session tcondiictetieonsulfant;#eam togive �omnunity=�takeholdeis ;3iandsn: otip9ifui'uty. cisTiap the atidoz sign Relying upon the vision statement that has been articulated at the visioning session, and supplemented by the information collected in earlier tasks, the consultant team will produce a re iminary`set•of comdoTfo7sarid=o` 'SjeCtives>fo disirn sut:on eicommun>li arilioz; rese u on:at.617e::� mint meeting' if fie Yom- 4. w a+w e..s+rs+..a.w .-.-••sv!.' �conomic'l�eve opment"-�-ommission;-�lannmg`��mm�ssion=an� ity=Council. Axlequateqi1F=be ed omrm, ty_.fomeyieAcantre mme irprior t eve opment-of fifal project documents. Task Products: Develop summary memorandum providing an overview of the visioning session and setting forth a preliminary set of goals and objectives for the 1 corridor. • Presentation of vision statement and preliminary goals and objectives at one (1) joint meeting of the Economic Development Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. • Distribution of vision statement and preliminary goals and objectives to the community. Client Responsibility: Mounds View staff will secure a suitable facility for conducting the visioning session and will assist the consultant team with community connections and in the notification process to ensure broad community representation. Mounds View staff will be responsible for distribution of the preliminary goals and objectives throughout the community and will act as SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 12 Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor t the repository of public comments on the proposal. Mounds View staff ill i • wall i assist, as needed, with presentation of the vision statement and preliminary and objectives at the joint Commission/Council meeting. Task 8: Preparation of Final Concept Plan (optional task) Objective: To complete a final concept plan that accurately portrays the vision, goals and objectives for Section 9 of the Highway 10 corridor. IDiscussion: Comments received on previous tasks will be incorporated into a final concept plan. In this task, the consultant team will prepare final illustrative drawings that will accompany a fmal text document. The final concept plan will be presented to the Economic Development Commission for review and formulation of a recommendation to the City Council. The plan will be presented at ne 1 Yneetin "'"' the CKCkiiinarby the consultant team, assisted by Mounds View staff. ITask Products: la . Illustrative final concept plan graphics • Final concept plan text document, with appendices 1 • Presentation of final concept plans for Section 9 to the Economic Development Commission, Planning Commission and City Council at a 1 public meeting. Client Responsibility: Mounds View staff will review and comment on the final concept plan prior to presentation of the plan to the Commissions and City Council. Mounds View staff also will assist the consultant team with the presentation to the Commissions and Council. Task 9: Consensus Building (optional task) Objective: To solicit meaningful, constructive involvement from elected and appointed officials, members of the business community, developers, land owners and the general public in order to arrive at a consensus as to how the corridor can best contribute to the health and vitality of the community. 4116 13 SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor •ti Discussion: A proactive consensus building strategy is important to the development of a successful corridor plan. The consultant team will work with the stakeholders--those persons and groups perceiving themselves to be affected-- . to ensure that they: • understand the project scope and the process used in the development of the plan; and • become involved in identifying issues and in contributing suggestions to the plan. - The specific approach for building consensus through public participation is based on the principle of meeting early and often with affected groups and individuals to involve them in the development of issues and options. The consultant team will learn about the public's perceptions of the corridor and their common concerns, • desires and ideas for change through the use of the following techniques: • a f 2g4-i r oas eid vaorjngTinaZ:vners Zevelopers alr;<"" a sed{aric appa;n edcit:0 icia glEfiovM7`tTie conEta .t Zvitban- drptx e° o'rni tia ilk-particular issuesror Ti f ortuiuties.4.tatn,ns?ttie dao .o�z :•°..C."t•,n-;Y^T +-+y .w.,.w ... s�.az�!,f'';•• .:... • One rlone- iret WIthil ilI e=-condiE ii hat IT enable=sta`ice�hoT ers to discus"°'"`s.p rt cfilar d sand app oachesabou whichi`t l)y ree1ongl3 • • One design charrette will be scheduled with community decision makers to brainstorm and generate alternatives to the land use, environmental, transportation and design issues. The charrette will identify various urban design approaches that could be applied within the study area to lend identity and continuity to the corridor. • • Three meetings will be scheduled with the Economic Development Commission coinciding,-withrmajo> milestones"in"the-=-prbject° s identified above:inasks4:eand8. The meetings will be designed to inform the committee on project progress and to allow them to serve as a sounding board for the consultant team. . Y 4111 SRF Consulting Group,Inc. 14 , Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor 1 Task Product: • Summary memorandum that synthesizes the input gathered at each of the 1 venues. Client Responsibility: Mounds View staff will secure suitable facilities for conducting the general forum and focus group discussions and will assist the consultant team with community connections and in the notification process to ensure broad community representation. I 44) I I I I I I I I I I ISRF Consulting Group,Inc. • Section 9 Redevelopment Plan Highway 10 Corridor 15 I cmr OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 14. STAFF REPORT Report Number: Y6— /? (,WS [11r6U• Report Date: 10/31/96 �� WORK SESSION MEETING DATE -1 November 4. 1996 ' 84'rj-PartnetS Item Description:Discussion of 2975 Highway 10 Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary)' Summary: I received a call from Glen McCabe of Norwest Bank regarding the ownership status of the vacant Auto Central Property located at 2975 Highway 10. As you recall,the property went into foreclosure status with the Bank for a sum of$150,000 in June of 1995. As part of foreclose proceedings,there was a sherif sale,whereby the note on the property could be purchased. The bank continued to hold the note with a redemption period of 6 months. The redemption period allows the owner the right to make the note current and get the property back within the six month period. The redemption period ended October 5, 1996. Now the bank is prepared to sell the property and wanted to discuss the possible sale to the City, as a courtesy,prior to putting it.on the market. McCabe has had a few inquiries regarding the property. I do know that an application for a conditional use permit ilkbeen submitted to the planning commission regarding the property for a limited service station. The application s heard at the October 9, 1996 work session of the Planning Commission. The applicant did not come to the meeting and the Planning Commission discussed additional improvements to the property regarding the parking lot, fence and curb cut on Highway 10. In an attempt to convey the additional conditions by staff,the applicant decided not to proceed at this time with a formal application. The property is .62 acres,zoned B-3 and has a 1995 assessed value of$75,300. This summer the property was being represented by Ken Shodin with an asking price of$250,000. Norwest Bank is offering the property to the City for $106,000 which would include the payment of$16,000 in back taxes. This price equals$3.87 per s.f. Or, as an alternative,they would sell the property for$90,000 and we would be responsible for the back taxes. I will be checking with the County to verify the back taxes and also to see if the property has delinquent fees that they owe the City. In addition,I called the State Pollution Control Agency to see if they had records of contaminates on the property. At first glance they do not have any records but someone who handles the area was going to call me back. I will bring more information to the work session for discussion. LAI geAA.M L,c - Cathy Bennett,Econ. Dev. Coordinator cair REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section / STAFF REPORT Report Number: MEW, •;i int 1 I ©MS Report Date: 10/10/96 WORKSESSION MEETING DATE 1,4 ''�°` • November 4, 1996 ?fie°..gartool*Is Item Description: Discussion of feedback from Planning Commission on City Council liaison role and improving communication. Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: At the City Council study session on September 30, the subject of Council-Commission relations and the role of the Council liaisons was discussed. The chairman of the Economic Development Commission was at the meeting and expressed a desire for closer communication between the City Council and the EDC. Several ideas for improving communication between the Council and all the Commissions were discussed. The City Council requested that feedback be obtained from the various commissions on the ideas presented by the conomic Development Commission and any other suggestions Commission members might want to make. irke Planning Commission discussed this issue on October 2, and has prepared a memorandum to City Council. This memorandum is attached. Ik/)4it,t1JL . Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director i PLANNING COMMISSiON • • MEMO To: Mounds View City Council From: Mounds View Planning Commission Subject: Improving Communications Between City Council and the Commissions Date: October 10, 1996 We understand that the City Council is interested infeedback on how communication could be improved between the City Council and City Commissions, prompted by discussions with Dan Nelson, chairman of the Economic Development Commission, at your September 30 work session. Part of this discussion concerned the role and responsibilities of the liaison who is appointed by City Council to each Commission. There was also a list of suggestions made by the Economic Development Commission on other ways to improve communications. We have discussed this issue at our October 2 meeting and would like to offer the following comments and recommendations. • • Role of the Liaison: The Planning Commission feels it is very important that the liaison appointed to the Planning Commission attend our meetings. If it is a question of time, we would recommend that the liaison give first priority to attending the agenda or discussion meetings which occur on the third Wednesday of the month. The work of the Planning Commission is concerned with the future fabric of the community, and we invest considerable time and thoughtful deliberation on each case presented to us. We feel it is very important that a Council member be present to be aware of the issues explored and points of view expressed, so this information can be conveyed to the remainder of the City Council when a case is before you for decision. Without a Council liaison, we feel the Council may not fully appreciate all aspects of a case and that this understanding is important in making decisions on these matters. At the very least, we want each of the Commissions to be treated the same in the level of commitment given by the liaison to coming to Commission meetings. This commitment has been somewhat uneven, depending on who was serving.as the liaison. • Mounds View City Council • Communication between Council and Commissions October 10, 1996 Page 2 Other Ideas for Improving Communication: 1. We think that it would be advantageous for a Planning Commissioner to be present at those City Council meetings where the more complicated or controversial planning cases or variance appeals will be heard, at the discretion of the Planning Commission. The reasons for this suggestion are similar to those discussed above. Our ability to present the Commission's basis for our recommendation would assist the Council in your decision making role, and we would be present to answer questions from City Council about how we arrived at this recommendation. We have been concerned in the past that applicants have sometimes misrepresented what happened at the Planning Commission meeting in • their comments to the City Council. 2. We agree that an annual or biannual joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council would aid in the communication of goals and objectives. One of these meetings could include a tour of the city, during which significant development sites could be viewed as well as the physical results of previous Commission and Council decisions. The tour may not be necessary every year and could be planned as development dictates. • It has been the Council's practice in the past to hold a discussion ofoal g sand issues each year with the Commissions, and we would urge that this be continued. 3. We see a lot of potential in the idea of joint meetings between the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Commission when a project needs to be reviewed by both bodies. We would like to meet with the EDC to develop this idea further. 4. We would appreciate receiving the minutes from the EDC as a way to stay informed about potential development projects. Sincerely, MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION Jerry Peterson, Chairman • are CP REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section . 7. . �::1 111 STAFF REPORT Report Number: 96 — 18•gg1J-S. �::r:,�;:(3)t Report Date: 10/31/96 110 WORKSES SION MEETING DATE • Ei�''i�Yi November 4, 1996 °8iejr'Partnct:t* . Item Description: Discussion of Mobile Home Closing Ordinance and Town's Edge Terrace Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: At your last meeting, the City Council requested that a discussion of a proposed mobile home park closing ordinance be placed on your study session agenda. This request was prompted, in part, by information that the Town's Edge Terrace Mobile Home Park has gone into bankruptcy, and concerns expressed by residents living in the mobile home park. Questions were also raised having to do with what actions the City could take to improve conditions in the park. ilobile Home Park Closing Ordinance: e City was considering adoption of a mobile home park closing ordinance two years ago. Samantha Orduno, former City Administrator, established a task force with representatives from each mobile home park in the City, and the City's housing inspector, Jennifer Bergman, drafted the ordinance which was patterned after the ordinance proposed in Bloomington, MN. Ms. Bergman met with the task force to review the ordinance and they made several suggestions. After this discussion, the ordinance was put on hold at the suggestion of the City Attorney's office because both Bloomington and Wilmar were being sued over their mobile home park closing ordinances. The City Attorney suggested that Mounds View wait until these cases were settled before we adopted an ordinance. The case against Bloomington has been decided and the Bloomington ordinance has been upheld. A copy of the following items are attached: • Mobile home park closing ordinance as proposed for Mounds View in 1995. • List of changes proposed by the task force • Bloomington ordinance that is in effect at this time If the City proceeds with the mobile home park closing ordinance proposed in 1995, it will require notice to be given to the residents and to the Planning Commission, a hearing to be held by the City Council, and relocation costs to be paid. The proposed ordinance relates to park closings due to sale of the park. It is not clear how it would relate to closure due to bankruptcy. The City Council may want the City Attorney's office to comment on this issue, or to draft provisions related to this issue, prior to considering an ordinance for adoption. skhould be noted that if the proposed ordinance were adopted, it will change the economics of park closings. City Council may want to consider what its long term goal is for the mobile home parks in Mounds View, in terms of land use and housing mix, the alternatives available to preserve or replace this type of housing, and Mayor and City Council Mobile Home Park Closing Ordinance November 4, 1996 • Page 2 how adoption of a mobile home park closing ordinance affects this long term goal. Improvements to Park Condition: Staff has had an opportunity to talk with the City Attorney's office and with Joe Hibbard, Ramsey County Health Department, about the tools available for improving conditions in mobile home parks in Mounds View. State and County Law: Minnesota State Law, Chapter 327, requires manufactured home parks to be licensed, and licenses are issued on an annual basis. It allows for the State Department of Health to adopt rules for the operation and maintenance of manufactured home parks and for safeguarding the health and safety of people living in mobile home parks. The State Health Department has adopted such rules in Chapter 4630. These rules relate to the following issues: • requirement for a caretaker; duty of caretaker to maintain the park • spacing between mobile homes • domestic animals • water supply • plumbing • sewage disposal • toilet, bathing and laundry facilities • barbeque pits, fireplaces, stoves and incinerators • • handling and disposal of garbage and refuse • insect and rodent harborage and infestation control • night lighting • community kitchen and dining rooms (where provided) • bottled gas • fuel oil supply systems • fire protection In 1992, Ramsey County adopted an ordinance regulating manufactured home parks (which included all of the provisions in State law, and requested that the State Health Department delegate the responsibility for licensing and inspection to the County Health Department. The Ramsey County Health Department assumed responsibility on January 1, 1993. Mobile home parks having at least 50 or more sites are inspected each year, and licenses are issued on an annual basis. Mr. Hibbard, from the Ramsey County Health Department, noted that Ramsey County has 17 mobile home parks. Licenses are issued to mobile home park owner. Procedures are in place for suspension, revocation and denial of renewal of licenses. When Ramsey County takes action on a violation, the action is to the license holder and not to the individual mobile home owners. If the violation involves conditions on a particular lot, it is the license holder's responsibility to get compliance from the mobile home owner. In practice, Ramsey County usually works with the mobile home park manager on violations. Violations are handled in three different ways: 1. Civil: Ramsey County Health writes an order to the license holder to correct the violation. If the license holder fails to do so, Ramsey County seeks a court order for abatement. If they fail to abate, the license holder is in contempt of court. Mayor and City Council Mobile Home Park Closing Ordinance November 4, 1996 Page 3 • Criminal: RamseyCountywrites a citation, like a traffic ticket, charging the license holder with a violation. If they fail to correct the violation and they are convicted in court, the license holder is guilty of a misdemeanor. 3. Administrative: Ramsey County takes action against the license, either to suspend, revoke or deny renewal. Of all of the licensing responsibilities of the County Health Department, which include restaurants, campgrounds, hotels and motels, etc, mobile home parks are the only facility where people live on a permanent basis. As a result, the County Health Department acts with caution in dealing with suspension, revocation and denial of licenses. If a license is suspended, revoked or denied, it would mean closure of the park and eviction of the residents. The primary focus of the County Health Department in inspecting mobile home parks is health and sanitation issues. Town's Edge Terrace has a license in place, and is expected to be issued a license for 1997. Mounds View Regulations: The City of Mounds View has regulations which apply to mobile home parks, including the R-5 Zoning District (Chapter 1110), the Housing Code(1005), and the Building Codes. According to Section 1110.06 Subd. 4d in the R-5 District regulations, "Mobile or manufactured homes shall not be used for residential Orposes if they: • Do not conform to the requirements of the Vehicle Code of the State. • Are in an unsanitary condition or have an exterior in bad repair. • Are structurally unsound and do not protect the inhabitants against all elements. • Do not conform to the requirements of the Chapter 1005, Housing Code, of this Municipal Code." In addition, Section 327.26 Subd. 2 of the Minnesota State Statutes states"Any municipality which enacts or has enacted laws or ordinances relating to the safety and protection of persons and property is empowered to enforce the laws or ordinances within any manufactured home park...notwithstanding the fact that the park...may constitute private property. Based on these two provisions, City Attorney Bob Long has determined that the City's Housing Code applies to the individual homes in the mobile home parks in Mounds View. It has not been the practice of the City to enforce the Housing Code in the mobile home parks in the past. Present day staff does not know why this practice has been followed. If the City Council desires staff to enforce the Housing Code in the mobile home parks on individual homes, it will have a significant impact on staff workload and will need to be phased. Staff is enforcing the Building Code requirements for how mobile homes are installed and hooked to utilities. SR ,,AL 7 --____ Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA CHAPTER 1100 MANUFACTURED HOME PARK CLOSINGS 1100.09 PURPOSE: In view of the peculiar nature and problems presented by the closure or conversion of manufactured home parks, the City Council finds that the public health, safety and general welfare will be promoted by requiring compensation to displaced residents of such parks. The purpose of this Article is to require park owners to pay displaced residents reasonable relocation costs and purchasers of manufactured home parks to pay additional compensation , pursuant to the authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Section 327C.095. • 1100.10 DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms when used in this Article 1111 shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Subd. 1. "Closure Statement" - a statement prepared by the park owner clearly stating the park is closing, addressing the availability, location and, potential costs of adequate replacement housing within a 25 mile radius of the park that is closing and the probable relocation cost of the manufactured home located in the park. Subd. 2. "Displaced resident" - a resident of an owner-occupied manufactured home who rents a lot in a manufactured home park, including the members of the resident's household, as of the date the park owner • submits a closure statement to the City's Planning Commission. Subd. 3. "Lot" - an area within a manufactured home park, designed or used for the accommodation of a manufactured home. Subd. 4. "Manufactured home" - a structure, not affixed to or part of real estate, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a 1111 permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, and electrical system contained in it. 111Subd. 5. "Manufactured home park" - any site, lot, field, or tract of land upon which two or more occupied manufactured home are located, either free of charge or for compensation, and includes any building, structure, tent vehicle, or home park. This definition does not include facilities which are open only during three or fewer seasons of the year. Subd. 6. "Park owner" - the owner of a manufactured home park and any person acting on behalf of the owner in the operation or management of a park. Subd. 7. "Person" - any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, incorporated and unincorporated association, or any other legal or commercial entity. 1110.11 NOTICE OF CLOSING: If a manufactured home park is to be closed, converted in whole or part to another use or terminated as a use of the property, the park owner shall, at least nine month prior to the closure, conversion to another use, or termination of use, provide a copy of a closure statement to a resident of each manufactured home and to the City's Planning Commission. • 1110.12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission shall submit the closure statement to the City Council and request the City Council to schedule a public hearing. The City shall mail a notice at least ten days prior to the public hearing to a resident of each manufactured home in the park stating the time, place, and purpose of the hearing. The park owner shall provide the City with a list of the names and addresses of at least one resident of each manufactured home in the park at the time the closure statement is submitted to the Planning Commission. 1110.13 PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing shall be held before the City Council for the purpose of reviewing the closure statement and evaluating what impact the park closing may have on the displaced residents and the park owner. 1110.14 PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS Subd. 1. After service of the closure statement by the park owner and upon submittal by the displaced resident of a contract or other verification of relocation expenses, the park owner shall pay to the displaced resident the reasonable cost of relocating the manufactured home to another manufactured home park located within a 25 mile radius of the park that is being closed, converted to another use or ceasing operation. 111 Reasonable relocation costs shall inc:ude: a. The actual expenses incurred in moving the displaced resident's manufactured home and personal property, including the reasonable cost of dissembling, moving and reassembling any attached appurtenances, such as porches, decks, skirting, and awnings, which were acquired after notice of closure or conversion of the park, and utility "hook-up" charges. b. The cost of insurance for the replacement value of the property being moved. c. The cost of repairs or modifications that are required in order to move the manufactured home. 1110.15 PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION Subd. 1. If a resident cannot relocated the manufactured home within a 25 mile radius of the park that is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, the resident is entitled to additional compensation to be paid by the purchaser of the park, in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the park closing. If the resident tenders the title to the manufactured home, the additional compensation shall be in an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home as determined by the County Assessor and as reported on the resident's most recent property tax statement. The purchaser shall pay such compensation into an escrow account, established by the park owner, for • distribution upon transfer of title to the home. Such compensation shall be paid to the displaced residents no later than thirty (30) days prior to the closing of the park or its conversion to another use. Subd. 2. If a resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25 mile radius of the park which is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, and the resident elects not to tender title to the manufactured home, the resident is entitled to relocation costs based upon and average of relocation costs awarded to other residents in the park. Subd. 3. The total compensation to be paid to displaced residents by the park owner and purchaser of the park shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the purchase price of the park. 1110.16 VERIFICATION OF COSTS: The displaced resident must submit a contract or other verified cost estimates for relocating the manufactured home to the park owner for approval as a condition to the park owner's liability to pay relocation expenses. If the park owner refuses to pay the contract or other verified cost estimates, the park owner shall arrange for relocating the manufactured home and pay the relocation costs identified in Section 1110.14. • 1110.17 PENALTY . 0 • Subd. 1. Violation of any provision of this Article shall be considered a misdemeanor. • Subd. 2. Any provisions of this Article may be enforced by injunction or other appropriate civil remedy. Subd. 3. The City shall not approve an application for a building permit, rezoning, . platting, conditional use permit, or variance in conjunction with reuse of manufactured home park property unless the park owner has paid reasonable relocation costs and the purchaser of the park has provided additional compensation in accordance with the requirements of the Article. 1110.18 EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its publication. Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this day of 1995. illRead and passed by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this day of 1995. • Mayor Clerk-Administrator III • MEMORANDUM TO: Jim Thomson, City Attorney FROM: Jennifer Bergman, Housing Inspector DATE: April 3, 1995 SUBJECT: Manufactured Home Park Closing Ordinance Attached is a draft copy of the Manufactured Home Park Closing Ordinance. Prior to drafting the ordinance, I reviewed Minnesota State Statute 327C.095 on park closings and the City of Bloomington's ordinance. This ordinance is basically copied verbatim from the City of Bloomington with very few changes. To assist in the drafting of the ordinance, a task force was formed. Overall, the task force felt that the ordinance was too vague. Listed below are their suggestions. I am not sure, legally, what can or cannot be stated in the ordinance. • 1110.14 Subd. 1. & Subd. 1.a.: Can the park owner be responsible for a percentage of the relocation costs instead of the total amount? • 1110.14 Subd. 1. a.: Hook-up charges are too vague, can there be a maximum amount attached? • 1110.14 Subd. 1. b.: Shouldn't the mover of the manufacture home, not • the park owner, be responsible for the insurance? • 1110.15 Subd. 1.: The task force wanted the ordinance to state that the home owner must first provide proof that they can't move their home in order to be eligible to leave their home there and receive market value. • 1110.15 Subd. 1.: Is it possible to obtain either the estimated market value of the manufactured home from either the County Assessor or a private inspector? • 1110.15 Subd. 3.: It's the task force's feeling that 20% is too high. • What if the park is closed for some other reason besides sale of the property or conversion to another use? Thank you for your assistance. • • • BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE ARTICLE Iv. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK CLOSINGS Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89 0 SEC. 15.69. PURPOSE. In view of the peculiar nature and problems presented by the closure or conversion of manufactured home parks, the City Council finds that the public health, safety and general welfare will be promoted by requiring compensation to displaced residents of such parks. The purpose of this Article is to require park owners to pay displaced residents reasonable relocation costs and purchasers of manufactured home parks to pay additional compensation, pursuant to the authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Section 327C.095. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) SEC. 15.7g. DEFINITIONS. The following words and terms when used in this Article shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Closure statement - a statement prepared by the park owner clearly stating the park is closing, addressing the availability, location and potential costs of adequate replacement housing within a 25 mile radius of the park that is closing and the probable relocation costs of the manufactured homes located in the park. Displaced resident- a resident of an owner-occupied manufactured home who rents a lot in a manufactured home park, including the members of the resident's household, as of the date the park owner submits a closure statement to the City's Planning Commission. Lot-an area within a manufactured home park, designed or used for the accommodation of a manufactured home. Manufactured home - a structure, not affixed to or part of real estate, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or,when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, 1110 heating, air conditioning, and electrical system contained in it. Manufactured home park-any site, lot, field or tract of land upon which two or more occupied manufactured homes are located, either free of charge or for compensation, and includes any building, structure, tent, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the equipment of the manufactured home park. This definition does not include facilities which are open only during three or fewer seasons of the year. Park owner- the owner of a manufactured home park and any person acting on behalf of the owner in the operation or management of a park. Person - any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, incorporated and unincorporated association or any other legal or commercial entity. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) SEC. 15.71. NOTICE OFFLOSING. If a manufactured home park is to be closed, converted in whole or part to another use or terminated as a use of the property, the park owner shall, at least nine months prior to the closure, conversion to another use or termination of use, provide a copy of a closure statement to a resident of each manufactured home and to the City's Planning Commission. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) 3EC 1512, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. The Planning Commission shall submit the closure statement to the City Council and request the City Council to schedule a public hearing. The City shall mail a notice at least ten days prior to the public hearing to a resident of each manufactured home in the park stating the time, place and purpose of the hearing. The park owner shall provide the City with a list of the names and addresses of at least one resident of each manufactured home in the park at the time the closure statement is submitted to the Planning Commission. • (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) 15-1 • • BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SEC. 15.73. PUBLIC HEARING. A public hearing shall be held before the City Council for the purpose of reviewing the closure statement an evaluating what impact the park closing may have on the displaced residents and the park owner. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) SEC. 1514. PAYMENT OF RELOCATION COSTS. After service of the closure statement by the park owner and upon submittal by the displaced resident of a contract or other verification of relocation expenses, the park owner shall pay to the displaced resident the reasonable cost of relocating the manufactured home to another manufactured home park located within a 25 mile radius of the park that is being closed, converted to another use or ceasing operation. Reasonable relocations costs shall include. (A) The actual expenses incurred in moving the displaced resident's manufactured home and personal property, including the reasonable cost of dissembling, moving and reassembling any attached appurtenances, such as porches, decks, skirting and awnings, which were not acquired after notice of closure or conversion of the park, and utility"hook-up"charges. (B) The cost of insurance for the replacement value of the property being moved. (C) The cost of repairs or modifications that are required in order to move the manufactured home. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) SEC. 15/5. PAYMENT OF ADDIT_ISQNAL COMPENSATION. (A) If a resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25 mile radius of the park that is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, the resident is entitled to additional compensation to be paid by the purchaser of the park, in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the park closing. If the resident tenders the title to the manufactured home, the additional compensation shall be in an amount equal to the estimated market value of the manufactured home as determined by the City Assessor and as reported on the resident's most recent property tax statement. The purchaser shall pay such compensation into an escrow account, established by the park owner, for distribution upon transfer of title to the home. Such compensation shall be paid to the displaced residents no later than thirty (30) days prior to the closing of the park or its conversion to another use. (B) If a resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25 mile radius of the park which is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, and the resident elects not to tender title to the manufactured home, the resident is entitled to relocation costs based upon an average of relocation costs awarded to other residents in the park. (C) The total compensation to be paid to displaced residents by the park owner and purchaser of the park shall not exceed twenty percent of the purchase price of the park. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) SEC. 15/6. VERIFICATION OF COSTS, The displaced resident must submit a contract or other verified cost estimate for relocating the manufactured home to the park owner for approval as a condition to the park owner's liability to pay relocation expenses. If the park owner refuses to pay the contract or other verified costs estimate, the park owner shall arrange for relocating the manufactured home and pay the relocation costs identified in Section 15.74 of this Article. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) SEC 15 77 PFNALTY. (a) Violation of any provision of this Article shall be a misdemeanor. (b) Any provisions of this Article may be enforced by injunction or other appropriate civil remedy. (c) The City shall not issue a building permit in conjunction with reuse of manufactured home park property unless the park owner has paid reasonable relocation costs and the purchaser of the park has provided additional compensation in accordance with the requirements of the Article. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89; Ord. No. 93-2, 1-11-93) 15-2 • • • BLOOMINGTON CITY CODE §EC. 15.78. EFFECTIVE DA's, • 0 This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30)days after publication. (Added by Ord. No. 89-57, 10-30-89) • • • 15-3 ©rri OF REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section 6 .((L STAFF REPORT • Report Number: Wj pl,;(... Report Date: 10/30/96 0 WORKSESSION MEETING DATE - November 4, 1996 pSfPartnetSS Item Description: . Senior Citizens Hardship Deferral of Special Assessments Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. , Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: State Statutes allow for the deferral of special assessments for senior citizens (age 65 or older) or individuals who are totally and permanently disabled for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments on said special assessments. The City adopted the provisions of this statute via Section 202.13 of the City Code. Said Section of the City Code stated"... the City Council shall adopt a resolution establishing standards and guidelines for determining the existence of a hardship relative to any special assessment adopted under this Chapter ...". It does not appear that such a resolution has been adopted. The City has recently received one plication for a deferral on the Pleasant View Drive project and we anticipate receiving another application n the Bronson Drive project. In order to act on these applications, it appears that the Council should adopt a resolution setting forth the criteria under which such an application will be evaluated. Based upon the League of Minnesota Cities Local Improvement Guide, we recommend the following criteria be used: Eligibility: 1. Ownership. The applicant must be the fee simple owner of the property or must be a contract vendee for fee simple ownership. An applicant must provide either a recorded deed or contract for deed with the application to establish a qualified ownership interest as required herein. 2. Homestead. The property must be the applicant's principal place of domicile and classified on the City's and County's real estate tax rolls as the applicant's homestead. 3. Net income. The applicant's net income and net income of all other joint tenants,tenants in common or contract vendees in title to the property may not exceed ???? during the preceding year from the assessment levy. Net income determinations shall be made using federal and state income tax forms. Interest on Deferred Assessments. All deferred special assessments shall be subject to and charged simple interest at the prevailing interest rate applicable at the time the assessment was originally levied. Said interest shall be payable upon termination of the deferred status. er discussing the issue, the net income amount can be added and the information presented in resolution rm for a future City Council meeting. Bruce Kessel, Finance Director ,'_ Or REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section ' STAFF REPORT Report Number: /f4 gf/4VS OEM;es Report Date: 10/31/96 ;. WORKSESSION MEETING DATE W November 4, 1996 ,Is*•eatinetos t Item Description: Discussion of MAC Noise Abatement Plan Administrator's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: Attached Council will find a synopsis of the Airport Task Force/MAC meeting that was held on Monday, October 28. The question came up time and time again regarding the impact MAC's Comprehensive Plan will have on the City of Mounds View, and if the revised Noise Abatement Plan covers current issues and concerns of the city's residents. Some committee members feel that there is a discrepancy between the court decree's reference to the 1983 •Master Plan/Aviation Plan of 1986 in comparison to the proposed Comp Plan changes. Disagreements unfold n relation to minor-use status (i.e. does an extension of the east/west runway and installation of an ILS mean mat the type of aircraft will be shifting). There are many questions that remain unanswered in relation to the future ramifications of Comp Plan changes. I spoke with Mayor Kirsch of Richfield about"tactics"Mounds View needs to take when approaching this issue. Even though the MSP airport concern is much greater in Richfield, noise abatement strategies are a high priority and being worked on extensively. There are ways in which Mounds View can also make recommendation on additional noise abatement strategies. MAC's opposition to Mounds View's creating additions to it's abatement plan stem from the idea that it would set a"bad" precedence to other reliever airports and divert air traffic back to MSP, which is counterproductive to the goal of reliever airports. Mounds View needs the aid of a legal representative, experienced in the area of airport issues to determine the impact of MAC's proposed Comprehensive Plan on the City of Mounds View. The time for the city to recommend changes to the plan is now, before it goes to public hearing, and before it is adopted. ft ./ AO. .1/ ACP, Da Weitzel, Interim Dept lerk interoffice MEMORANDUM to: Chuck Whiting from: Dawn Weitzel subject: Airport Task Force Meeting date: October 31, 1996 The Airport Task Force met with MAC representatives on Monday, October 28 in an effort to resolve issues regarding noise abatement strategies. Those who attended the meeting were: Roy Fuhrmann, Assistant Manager of Tenant Relations(MAC); Gary Schmidt, Manager of Reliever Airports(MAC); Jim Nelson, Sue Weber,Duane McCarty, Sue Hankner and Cameron Obent (residents);Bob Long and Dawn Weitzel. MAC representatives were first asked about the differences between the 1995 and revised 1996 Noise Abatement Plan. Fuhrmann stated that there were mainly semantic changes. He then diagramed a change made in regards to flight patterns, where traffic would be patterning right on Runway 2-6. He also went on to say that a benefit of the tower is that it gives pilots different options for flying into the airport, possibly reducing Mounds View overflight. Sue Weber stated that it is the altitude of the planes that cause problems. MAC representatives stated that straight and level flight over non-populated areas planes must be at a minimum of 500 feet, and in populated areas at a minimum of 1,000 feet. This however does not relate to take- offs and descents where altitude is dependent upon the pilots comfort level. Pilots, in this case, must fly at the highest reasonable level. It was then clarified that the whole city of Mounds View is within that take-off and descent area. Schmidt stated that extension of the east/west runway from 4,000 to 5,000 feet would divert air traffic patterns from Mounds View. As the north/south runway is 4,850 feet, extension of the east/west runway may attract larger aircraft. There are no guarantees that Mounds View will have less aircraft"impact," because winds many times dictate runways used. In order to extend the runway: MAC's Camp Plan must first be approved; the changes must be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Plan(will take a year to accomplish); MAC must then determine if funding is available and if it rates high on a priority level(safety/noise issues). The proposed extension will not happen for three or four years. The committee raised the question about tower readings of operations. It was stated that in the last four weeks, operations(each take-off and landing)averaged 330 per day; the highest count being 617 operations and lowest being 49. An ILS (Instrumental Landing System)has been slated to be added to the east/west runway as a safety feature and as an attempt to divert traffic. This will not mean a reduction of noise, but possibly a reduction of low approaches over populated areas. • Chuck Whiting 410 Page 2 October 31, 1996 It was announced by a committee member that this is considered to be minor-use airport,to be used primarily by aircraft 12,500 pounds and less. The question was then asked if the ILS will attract much larger aircraft and change the minor-use status. Schmidt replied that a minor-use airport is defined by the runway length(no longer than 5,000 feet) and not by the type of aircraft. The airport is designed by federal standards of minor-use. He added that there is no data being currently collected on the type of aircraft utilizing the airport. Bob Long asked a question in regards to the proposed addition of hanger space(there is approximately 10 acre of land that can be developed), and what type of plane will it be designed around. Schmidt stated that it has generally been the lighter aircraft requesting additional hanger space. He also added that there is a mandate from the legislature that MAC has to develop an aviation,system to meet the needs of the metropolitan area... therefore if the airport has the space, the land would need to be developed. A committee member asked if the airport needs to accept all of the loud"warbird" aircraft. Schmidt stated that mandate from the federal government stipulates that there can not be restrictions placed on type of aircraft. In order for MAC to continue receiving grants, all aircraft must be accepted and violation would result in loss of future grants and repayment of all received 111) grants. Discussion then shifted to the Noise Abatement Plan. MAC representatives said that it is the airport proprietor who is held responsible for noise, but does not have jurisdiction over the operations of the airport (interstate commerce law). Also, the FAA will not endorse a noise abatement plan for what is considered to be a general aviation airport and won't mandate tower controllers to follow a noise abatement plan that MAC adopts. Therefore, MAC's Noise Abatement Plan is purely a voluntary compliance agreement between the airport and pilots. MAC does not have the authority to restrict or penalize operations unless it is safety-related. At the next meeting the Airport Task Force/MAC group will address what will be happening in the future. Committee members also need to identify additional voluntary compliance issues that the city may want to add to the noise abatement plan. Meeting:November 18, 6:30 p.m. • CIF CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Agenda Section 11 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: q6'—/0 �lzws `�f�!r .11r ti STAFF REPORT Report Date: 10/31/96 01; .p : ithy COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE Special Order of Bus. °Fess.Pa,tnefsk4' November 4, 1996 - p Consent Agenda — Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: I-35W Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Agreement Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary:From time to time I have or Cathy Bennet has reported on activities the I-35W Corridor Coalition is undertaking, such as the Met Council liveable communities grant application. The group has discussed forming a joint powers agreement to better formalize the group and clarify its operating status. For background, the group consists of Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Blaine, Shoreview and Arden Hills. Minneapolis is also a strong player in the group although they have not been included in this agreement for the time being. It is the intention of the group to continue to apply to funding sources for corridor related projects such as MNDOT to study traffic loads and development at key interchanges up and down the corridor, particularly County Road I and the University property. Other efforts include going back to the Met Council for funds (they are very interested in aspects of the first grant application, but its objectives did not fit with their project objectives) which may • clude GIS data base generation, related planning and economic development efforts, and perhaps even staffing 411. orts. I have forwarded the agreement to Bob Long for his review and comments, and will discuss with the Council Monday evening your concerns and interests in this type of effort. In a related matter, the group has discussed using a consultant to help with the administration of the ongoing activities of the group. The mayors and managers will be meeting again this month to review a draft agreement to utilize Joseph Strauss's firm for that work. There will be expenses the City will incur to do this which appear to be about$4,000 at this time. I will keep the Council informed as their work continues over the coming weeks. Y**4 . . . Chuck Whiting, City ministrator RECOMMENDATION: • IIIIIIIII DRAFT 1-35 CORRIDOR COALITION MEETING-SEPTEMBER 11,1996 • IsstrE 41: STATUS OF GRANT UPDATE Joseph Strauss indicated that the Metropolitan Council had received 11 grant applications which apparently was low based on expectations. The completed gent information was distributed to all communities. A couple of communities indicated that the applications excluded approved resolutions from Arden Hills and Mounds View. This issue,was going to he reviewed to ensure that the original application had appropriate resolutions. Tins Keinath, Circle Pines,indicated that Circle Pines would probably approve the appropriate • resolution for being included in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Program by the end of the year. Man Fulton acknowledged the extensive amount of work put into the grant preparation process by Joseph Strauss and thanked him for the assistance. Tsstre#2: STATUS OF.iOINT POWERS AGREEMENT A draft joint powers agreement had been distributed earlier,discussions ensued regarding various issues Afrelating to the joint powers agreement. Communities were directed to forward the draft,joint powers agreement to their City Attorneys for review. Arden Hills suggested striking Minneapolis out of the joint powers agreement for the time being until their situation is resolved. Mayor Jim Chambers indiuukd Shoreview's cxxncern about the overall program,citing they are concerned about the Metropolitan Council dictating affordable housing to communities and this would be a vehicle to do it. Bob Henke indicated that it does point to a need to have an effective communications plan for IIIinforming people as to the activities that are ongoing with this coalition's efforts. Denny Probst reminded meeting attendees that the grant framework is,regarding economic development and transportation issues and not strictly housing. ISSUE#3: RAmSEY COUNTY INTEREST 1N 13ROWNFIE4D LEVY OPPORTUNITIES Judy Karin,Ramsey County, was present to discuss and ask about communities interest in supporting County levy appropriations for Brownfield cleanup activities. She indicated that the County included S500,000 within its tnaxirnum levy for this purpose. County representatives are looking for community meetings to identify and discuss needs. One of the typical things that could be tiunded under this program would be Phase Two Environmental Audits. Matt Fulton indicated that the tax base revitalization program ' deadline is approaching. This is a contamination cleanup program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Mayor 1.3enke and others indicated that based on the components,the focus of this grant progratn,it would be more likely that communities would submit individual applications with the coalition's support instead of an overall application on behalf of the coalition. ISSUE 04: UPCOMING MEETING DATES It was determined that the next meetings of the I-35W Coalition would be October 14,November 13. and December 11. All meetings would be started at'7:30 asci. and be held at the Family Service Center. The meeting ended at 9:15 a.m. • 0:'CORRESPIMF'35CORRIM[N 9 11.WP1) SCh' cI 9fn. ON 97: 9t 9F . 20 130 t72tt-17717-7tc1: 7RI t NTSSfl f >I1111NFINTfl1 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT III FOR THE I-35W CORRIDOR COALITION The parties to this agreement are governmental units of the State of Minnesota. This agreement is made and entered into pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 1994, Section 471.59. Witnesseth: WHEREAS, the Cities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Minneapolis, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville and Shoreview(I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities) directly border the Northern Section of Interstate I-35W (1-35W) and are participants within the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and 411) WHEREAS,the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities have commenced a collaborative effort to discuss, identify and address macro economic development, housing, transportation, contaminated lands, employee training needs, and other physical land use and community planning issues along the entire 1-35W, and WHEREAS, the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities intend to unitize this information to guide and support development of essential transportation and infrastructure improvements along the I-35 Corridor, as well to assist in determining appropriate mass transit policies, and for assisting to develop a coordinated/collaborative database and GIS system, compatible with metropolitan GIS system decisions, and WHEREAS, the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities desire to utilize this strategic alliance to assist in 1 marketing and guiding development along the I-35W Corridor, consistent with the intent of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and the Metropolitan Council Regional Blueprint (1994), • and U:\NMMA\sUBCOMM\I-35W\CORPORATIJ-POWER.DOC 1 WHEREAS, all of the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities approved resolutions earlier this year supporting the intent behind the coalition's efforts and each Cities' participation it;artici ation within and • WHEREAS, the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities have been meeting and developing this collaborative effort since mid-1995 and are in the process of developing and intend to enter this Joint Powers Agreement for the purpose of carrying out the goals and objectives of this collaborative effort, including adoption of by-laws and designation of directors and appointment of a fiscal agent, and WHEREAS, the information collected and analyzed through the efforts of the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities will be critical to the discussion and policy decisions associated with the current metropolitan area growth options, and WHEREAS, the success of this collaborative effort will be dependent upon having access to adequate resources to comprehensively research and address the critical issues that impact I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities and the I-35W Corridor, and • WHEREAS, the goals and objectives of the I-35W Corridor Coalition are consistent with the funding guidelines established within the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and would be an appropriate source of funds for assisting to implement this long term planning effort. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of , as a participating community within the I-35W Corridor Coalition, strongly supports the preparation and submittal of a grant application to the Metropolitan Council under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, and other appropriate funding resources, in order to secure funds for implementing the goals and objectives of the I-35W Corridor Coalition. Further, the I-35W Corridor, Coalition hereby adopted this Joint Powers Agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 471.59 (1994), authorizing governmental units to enter into agreements for the joint exercise of powers, and in consideration of the mutual undertakings expressed herein; the I-35W Corridor Coalition agree as follows: U:\NMMA\SUBCOMM\I-351V\I35WJPA.DOC 2 ARTICLE I. VISION STATEMENT 110 The general purpose of this agreement is to create an organization by which the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities may jointly and cooperatively plan for and maximize the opportunities for regional community development, quality growth and diversification in the North Metro through a system of collaboration, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 1994, Section 471.59. ARTICLE II. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS The I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities adopt the following goals: Section 1. Work cooperatively with transportation and other agencies in the planning for transportation improvement, mass transit needs, and other infrastructure improvements along the I- 35W Corridor to maintain and improve service and help stimulate business growth and labor availability. • Section 2. Develop a joint marketing program among the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities to attract and retain quality industrial and commercial tax base and employment. Research current business base in each community and availability of redevelopment opportunities and vacant land to identify a strategic marketing plan for all communities. Develop a code of ethics between the communities for use of attraction and retention tools. Section 3. Develop a strategy to ensure that there are adequate affordable and life-cycle housing opportunities in the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities for all residents and employees of the business base employers. Proactively pursue the use and distribution of all available resources (e.g., Community Development Block Grant, HOME funds, etc.) to ensure that housing needs are adequately meet. Section 4. Develop a coordinated/collaborative database and GIS system by incorporating similar data to efficiently share information and develop consistent and cooperative land use policies. Acquire funding for the development of the database. Section 5. Ensure that there is an effectively trained work force to meet the needs of the • business base in the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities and ensure that the reverse commuting and U:\NMMA\SUBCOMM\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 3 employee mobility concepts are incorporated into the North Metro to serve the I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities. 1111 Section 6. Research and identify contaminated sites; pursue funding sources for their redevelopment and ensure the maximum usage to support quality development. ARTICLE III. DEFINITIONS Section 1. For purposes of this agreement the terms defined in this Article have the meanings given them. Section 2. "Agreement" means this agreement. Section 3. "Board" means the Board of Directors created by Article III. Section 4. "Director" means a director or alternate director appointed under Article III of this agreement. Section 5. "Governing body" means the City Council or other governing body of a member. • Section 6. "Governmental unit" means a home rule city, a statutory city, a housing and redevelopment authority, or an economic development authority. Section 7. "Member" means a governmental unit which is a party to this agreement and is in compliance with and in good standing under this agreement. Section 8. The I-3SW Corridor Coalition means the organization established by this agreement. ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Any governmental unit bordering the I-35W Corridor, north of and including Minneapolis, is eligible to be a member of the I-35W Corridor Coalition. Section 2. The initial members of the I-35W Corridor Coalition are the cities of Arden Hills, Blaine,Minneapolis, Mounds View,New Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview. Section 3. A governmental unit other than initial members desiring to be a member of the I-35W Corridor Coalition may do so by executing and delivering copy Py of this agreement and 4110 complying with its terms. Further, a governmental unit in order to be eligible for membership U:\NMMVMA\SUBCOMMU-35W\CORPORATU-POWER.DOC 4 herein must be participants in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. The board may approve • or disapprove the admission of a governmental unit. Approval must be by unanimous vote of the Board. The board may impose reasonable conditions on the admission of members and establish procedures for the removal of a member for cause. ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. The governing body of the 1-35W Corridor Coalition is its Board of Directors. A member shall have two director positions. Unless otherwise specified by resolution of the governing body, the directors shall be the mayor and the chief administrative officer of the city. Each director has one vote. A member may appoint one alternate director. The alternate director may attend meetings of the board and may vote in the absence of a director. Section 2. Directors serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. Section 3. A director may be removed from the board at any time, with or without cause, by resolution of the governing body making the appointment. The resolution removing the director . must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer Section 4. A vacancy on the board is filled in the same manner that the appointment of a director is made. Section 5. Directors may vote by proxy. ' Section 6. A director may not vote if the board determines that the member represented by the director is not in compliance with this agreement or if the director has been removed from the board. ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS Section 1. The directors of the initial members must conduct an organizational meeting no later than 30 days after the effective date of this agreement. At the organizational meeting, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible, the board must elect its officers, and adopt such by-laws and other procedures governing the conduct of its meetings and its business as it deems appropriate. II/ Section 2. The board must conduct an annual meeting at a date and place specified in its by-laws to elect officers and to undertake such other business as may properly come before it. The U:\NMMA\SUBCONIM14\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 5 board may provide for a schedule of regular meetings. A regular meeting must be held twice in 1996 and thereafter as provided by the by-laws of the organization. • Section 3. A special meeting of the board may be called by the President or by the Secretary-Treasurer upon written request of such number of directors as specified by the by-laws. Notice of a special meeting must be mailed to directors no fewer than five days prior to the special meeting. Business at special meetings is limited to matters contained in the notice of the special meeting. ARTICLE VII. OFFICERS: COMMITTEES Section 1. The officers of the board are a President and Secretary-Treasurer elected for a term of one year by the directors at the organization meeting and at the annual meeting. The board may designate directors to act as officers in the absence of any officer. Section 2. The President presides at meetings of the board. The Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for records of proceedings of the board; the funds and financial records of the board, and such other matters as maybe delegated to the Secretary-Treasurer t gby he board. Section 3. The President and the Secretary-Treasurer must sign vouchers. or orders disbursing funds of the I-35W Corridor Coalition. Disbursement will be made in the method prescribed by law for statutory cities. Section 4. The board may in its by-laws provide for and define the duties of such other officers as it determines necessary from time to time. Section 5. The board may in its by-laws provide for such committees as it determines necessary from time to time. A by-law providing for an executive committee and defining the powers and duties of an executive committee may be adopted only by a favorable vote of all members of the board. ARTICLE VIII. POWERS AND DUTIES Section 1. The board may take such actions as it deems necessary and convenient to accomplish the general purposes of this agreement. Section 2. The board may: U:\NMMA\SUBCOMM\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 6 • (a) enter into contracts to carry out its powers and duties; III (b) provide for the prosecution, defense, or other participation in proceedings at law or in equity in which it may have an interest; (c) employ such persons as it deems necessary on a part-time, full-time or consultant basis; (d) purchase,hold or dispose of real and personal property; (e) contract for space, commodities or personal services with a member or group of members; (f) accept gifts, apply for and use grants or loans of money or other property from the state, the United States of America, and from other governmental units and may enter into agreements in connection therewith and hold, use and dispose of such money or property in accordance with the terms of the gift, grant, loan or agreement relating thereto. (g) collect and analyze data, develop strategic recommendations and implement marketing programs for the purpose of economic development and retention of existing businesses within the jurisdiction of areas of operation of the parties. • ARTICLE IX. FINANCIAL MATTERS Section 1. The fiscal year of the I-35W Corridor Coalition is the calendar year, with the understanding the initial year of operation will be a short year.. Section 2. The board shall adopt an initial budget and must thereafter adopt an annual budget prior to July 1 of each year. The board will give an opportunity to each member to comment or object to the proposed budget before adoption. Notice of the adopted budget must be mailed promptly thereafter to the chief administrative officer of each member. The budget is deemed approved by each member unless, prior to October 10th of that year a member gives written notice to the Secretary-Treasurer that the member is withdrawing at the end of the year as provided in this agreement. Section 3. Operational costs shall be shared according to a method agreed upon by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. This method may include membership dues and fees, and charges for service to members. al U:WMMA\SUBCOMNM\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 7 Section 4. Billings to I-35W Corridor Coalition members are due and payable no later then 30 days after mailing. In the event of a dispute as to the amount of a billinga member • P must nevertheless make payment as billed to preserve membership status. The member may make payment subject to its right to dispute the bill and exercise any remedies available to it. Failure to pay a billing within 60 days results in suspension of voting privileges of the member director. Failure to pay a billing within 120 days is grounds for termination of membership, but I-35W Corridor Coalition's rights to the billing are not affected by termination of membership. ARTICLE X. ADMINISTRATOR Section 1. The I-35W Corridor Coalition may appoint an administrator. The administrator may be employed on a full-time,part-time or consulting basis. Section 2. The administrator, if appointed, has only those powers and duties delegated by the board. The administrator reports to and is responsible to the board. ARTICLE XI. WITHDRAWAL Section 1. A member may withdraw from the I-35W Corridor Coalition no later than 30 days after the adoption of the budget by giving written notice to the Secretary-Treasurer. The notice shall be accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the governing body of that member authorizing its withdrawal from membership. The withdrawal is effective at the end of the calendar year in which notice is given. Section 2. The withdrawal of a member does not affect that member's obligation to pay fees, charges or contractual charges for which it is obligated under this agreement. ARTICLE XII. DISSOLUTION Section 1. The I-35 Corridor Coalition may be dissolved by a two-thirds vote of its members in good standing. Dissolution is mandatory when the Secretary-Treasurer has received certified copies of resolutions adopted by the governing bodies of the required number of members 41) requesting dissolution of the I-35W Corridor Coalition. U:\N MIMA\SUBCOMM\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 8 , Section 2. In the event of a dissolution, the board must determine the measures necessary • to effect the dissolution and must provide for the taking of such measures as promptly as circumstances permit, subject to the provisions of this agreement and law. Section 3. In the event of dissolution, following the payment of all outstanding obligations, assets of the I-35W Corridor Coalition will be distributed among the then existing members in direct proportion to their cumulative annual membership contributions. If those obligations exceed the assets of the I-35W Corridor Coalition, the net deficit of the I-35W Corridor Coalition will be charged to and paid by the then existing members in direct proportion to their cumulative annual membership contributions. ARTICLE XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE; DURATION Section 1. This agreement continues in effect indefinitely unless terminated in accordance with its terms. This agreement is accompanied by the member resolution authorizing its execution is filed by the initial members with City Clerk of the City of . • ARTICLE XIV. EVALUATION OUTCOMES The I-35W Corridor Coalition seeks the following outcomes and periodically will measure success against stated goals to determine whether the I-35W Corridor Coalition should continue as a Joint Powers effort: Section 1. Transportation infrastructure improvements resulting in improved service, business growth and labor availability. Section 2. Implementation of a joint marketing program that attracts and retains quality industrial and commercial tax base and employment. Section 3. Identify business base and redevelopment opportunities and develop a strategic marketing plan for Corridor communities. Section 4. Implement a code of ethics for participating communities for use of attraction 0 and retention tools. U:\NMMA\SUBCOMM\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 9 Section 5. Provide affordable housing and life-cycle housing for all residents and employees of the business base employers. Section 6. Secure a fair share of available metropolitan area public and private investment resources. Section 7. Create a useable business information data base and GIS system. Section 8. Design a comprehensive land use policy for the Corridor. Section 9. Provide an effectively trained work force to meet the needs of the Corridor business base. Section 10.Promote reverse commuting and employee mobility plans that will benefit area employers and their employees. Section 11.Identify contaminated sites, secure funding to redevelop and ensure quality development. Section 12.Adopt operating policies and framework so that goals and objectives of organization can be achieved. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the and • erslgned governmental unit has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and delivered on its behalf. Governmental Unit: By: And: Its: Its: Received and filed by the City of this day of , 1996. • U:NMMA\SUBCOMbI\I-35W\I35WJPA.DOC 10 ' C nils CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Agenda Section 0-) REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number:0-lerq3 W5 a 1 N"` STAFF REPORT Report Date: 10/30/96 t1;111"3a:•^'�': 4110 '��::::�-�.> i= 'ss COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE ��°.,, — Special Order of Bus. est.Pastne�,M November 4, 1996 Consent Agenda — Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: EDA Director Classification Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: I apologize for the incomplete packet regarding this position last week. The job description was not sent out although it was meant to be. It is included here along with the wage ranges for the other classifications within the City. I did have some questions directed to me from Council members, and there may be more so I will not attempt to go into too much more here, and instead try to address questions Monday evening. Also, feel free to call if you have any questions you may want information on. ilk • huck Whiting, City ' dministrator RECOMMENDATION: RESOLUTION NO. 5032 110 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVAL OF THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WHEREAS, Mrs. Cathy Bennett was hired as the Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Mounds View on April 4, 1994; and WHEREAS, as a result of the reorganization of the administration department; and WHEREAS, after assessing Mrs. Bennett's revised position description and current performance level, it has been determined that the best organizational structure for the City of Mounds View, can be attained by a reclassification of Mrs. Bennett's position of Economic Development Coordinator to the position of Economic Development Director; and WHEREAS,this reclassification shall commence, effective October 4, 1996; and • WHEREAS, compensation for the reclassified position shall be $3,944/mo. which equates to Step 2 of the Proposed 5 Step Compensation Plan for this position. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council in and for the City of Mounds View does hereby approve the reclassification of the Economic Development Coordinator position to that of Economic Development Director with the proposed compensation plan starting at Step 2, effective October 4, 1996. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this position will advance through the 5 Step Compensation Plan according to the City's Compensation Policy. ATTEST: Chuck Whiting Clerk-Administrator (SEAL) Jerry Linke, Mayor S POSITION DESCRIPTION 0 • POSITION TITLE: Economic Development Director DEPARTMENT: Administration • ACCOUNTABLE: City Administrator GENERAL PURPOSE Direct and manage the economic development and redevelopment activities and the coordination of those activities with quasi-public groups in the community. Acts in the capacity of the Economic Development Authority's Executive Director in managing the authorities legal and procedural affairs and use of tax increment funds. Performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical and professional work in the preparation and implementation of economic development and redevelopment plans,programs and services . Assist City Administrator in the management and direction of overall city policies and acts in the capacity of the Administrator when needed. 410 SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Administrative Staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Direct the development and ongoing management of the Economic Development Authority and Economic Development Commission. Serve as the EDA Executive Director to oversee the general supervision of EDA business affairs, serve as Assistant Treasurer and sign all official EDA resolutions and purchase documents. Provide technical and professional advice and support by acting as staff liaison to community development organizations including Economic Development Commission, local development corporations, Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority. Also, develop strategies for working with appropriate commissions and task forces as needed. Develop and maintain Business Retention Program via regular contact with business owners, property owners, and economic development related community organizations. III Direct the negotiation and implementation of development assistance agreements, property • acquisition,relocation efforts, site clearances and related actions for redevelopment projects. Direct bond, financial,architectural and environmental consulting services regarding redevelopment activities Direct and advise the housing staff on the use of TIF for housing replacement program. Manage the economic development marketing and promotional activities aimed at attracting new development and investments to Mounds View. Direct the administration of the City's Tax Increment Finance programs and districts. Develop short and long range economic re/development plans; gathers, interprets,and prepares data for studies,reports and recommendations;coordinates and initiates implementation of activities with other departments, agencies, local groups and others as needed. Develop and maintains a comprehensive data base of the inventory of available buildings and sites in the community for economic development purposes. Prepare and maintains information on utilities, taxes, zoning, transportation, community services, financing tools, etc.; responds to requests for information for economic re/development purposes; prepares data sheets and other information. Responds to local citizens inquiring about local economic development activities and opportunities. Monitor local, state and Federal legislation and regulations relating to economic development, and reports findings,trends and recommendations to City Administrator. Assist City Administrator in administrative activities. Assist City Administrator in the coordination of multi-department activities to ensure effective working relationships. Carry out specialized assignments as directed by City Administrator and carry them to successful completion. Assume other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated by the City Administrator in the absence of the City Administrator. Provide supervision direction to administration staff Responsible for preparation and proper implementation of the public information budget for the City and represent the administration department on the editorial board. • Act as lead staff on the administration of the City's tax increment programs and districts through the ti development of the budget,planning, scheduling and consulting services. IIIAdvise the community development staff with development lopment issues concerning the business community. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal planning and economic development. Other duties as assigned by City Administrator MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) Must have a B.A. degree in urban planning, business or public administration, economics, marketing, finance, or a related field, and (B) Three years experience in economic/community development and/or redevelopment, TIF, Economic Development Authority, business retention and housing rehabilitation programs. (C) Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. (D) Must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of City personnel as well as the general public. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Masters Degree in urban planning,business or public administration,economics,marketing,finance, or a related field. Certified as an Economic Development Finance Professional. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: . (A) Considerable knowledge of business retention programs and economic development (B) Working knowledge of municipal zoning, infrastructure, planning programs and processes and principals and practices of modern public administration. (C) Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment. (D) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with industrialists, architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public; Ability to establish effective working relationships. (E) Perform work in a timely and thorough manner. (F) Demonstrate initiative and excellent problem solving skills. (G) Demonstrate an ability to effectively handle a wide variety of city projects and problems in an effective and professional manner. (H) Maintain a positive image of the city through effective handling of problems and sound coordination of multi-department programs. (I) Anticipate communication needs of public, Council and staff and effectively acts to meet those needs. (J) Develop a work schedule for carrying out assigned tasks and meet the schedule in a timely manner. 411 (K) Knowledge in preparing financial proformas and interpreting business plans and financial statements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one. • TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet and Dbase software; motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job,the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger,handle,feel or operate objects,tools,or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision • peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check;job related written tests may be required. 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WI 0 3 - 2 a�0i W .c J Z3 a) E O - —1_,ca) O M_ !J O O U ~ U jL=L N 8O = $ CC LI fC co N a = • I O EL) O Y .N a co 1 O t C 2 n t ) C = E re O E.< O O U O a) C7 O C U � U � .O J la N f" 2 L W c O E a) U ¢ = O -61 O O U M a) C CU C O O .�W Cl) CD a EL' Ua.,Q-;Ula', 00 > v) a car or CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Agenda Section 3 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number. 5 an``:0'2 STAFF REPORT Report Date: 10/31/96 g• " Reqi7 COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE — t Special Order of Bus. '74'44-Parinet+ November 4, 1996• —_ Consent Agenda _ Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Bel Rae Hearing Followup and Project Status Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: Given time during the meeting on Monday, I thought the Council may want to discuss their impressions of the public meeting last week. Also, Cathy and I can discuss some efforts we are making to better define our relationship with the Children's Home Society, since we never really had any time to do that with the Council. (ILL • huck Whiting, City Ad 'strator RECOMMENDATION: 1. O;� 4.��k,�• CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Agenda Section I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number: M[EW $ ©NM r ', ? STAFF REPORT Report Date: 10/31/96 0 ..,..„. .,:ev,, COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE — ,ArNovember 4, 1996 Special Order of Bus. D'�8ss•ParinQcs�`�ps Consent Agenda — _ Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Quad Rink Update Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: I have already talked with some of the Council about this and reported in the last This Is It. If you have any questions where this is at, we can discuss it Monday evening. U/•'-'4<1.6.F. Chuck Whiting, City Ahijninistrator • RECOMMENDATION: 10/29/96 18:13 FAX 7855699 NSC 0001 , AI ASC. s/%0Wir • d/► October 25, 1996 TO: NSC Super Rink Partners Tom Duffy Facsimile: 783-8248 Matt Fulton Facsimile: 638-2044 Bill Thompson Facsimile: 767-6531 Jerry Linke Facsimile: 784-3462 Al Hofstedt Facsimile: 767-6531 Chuck Whiting Facsimile: 784-3462 Bill Ottensmann Facsimile: 767-6531 Elwyn Tinklenberg Facsimile: 323-5682 Dennis Probst Facsimile: 633-7839 Roger Fraser Facsimile: 785-6156 Brian Fritsinger Facsimile: 633-7839 Steve Regnier Facsimile: 591-5591 James Chalmers Facsimile: 490-4699 Greg Mack Facsimile: 777-6519 Terry Schwerm Facsimile: 490-4699 Paul McCarron Facsimile: 323-5682 Robert Benke Facsimile: 638-2044 Tim Yantos Facsimile: 323-5682 FR: Paul D. Erickson Executive Director Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission RE: STATUS REPORT The purpose of this memo is to provide a summary of our last meeting. I. Membership in the Super Rink 500K 25 Year Guarantee Rink I City of Coon Rapids City of Coon Rapids Rink II City of Blaine City of Blaine Rink III Ramsey County Cities of:New Brighton, Mounds View, Arden Hills, Shoreview Rink IV* MASC, Centennial Hockey Assn+ MASC, Centennial+ Anoka County HRA will be issuing up to $8.0 million of G.U. backed revenue bonds. Guarantees for the bonds will be provided by the participating cities and the MASC. *The MASC is prepared to step up to the plate and be the principle responsible govern- mental unit for the fourth rink. The MASC is in the process of securing additional parties for the last 50%of the fourth sheet. MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION 1700 105th Avenue NE•Blaine, Minnesota 55449-4500.611/785-5630•!ax 612/785-5599•(dd 612/297-5353 10/29/96 18:14 FAX 7855699 NSC 11002 • 111110 II. Relationship of MASC as Operator to all Parties With the advent of the MASC assuming greater responsibility for the fourth rink, there is no change in the status of the other parties as far as risk or benefits. A.. Winter Season (October 15 -March 15; 1320 hours/rink). Each rink's respective partner(s)will be responsible to consume these 1320 hours. (Note: there are no unsold hours in the Twin Cities in this time period). B. Spring(March 15 -May 30)IFall(September 1 -October 15). Each rink's respective partner(s)has the responsibility to consume 440 hours in the spring and 320 hours in the fall, for a total of 760 hours. However,the MASC will market all spring/fall ice hours that are released back to the facility. Currently the MASC has parties willing to contract for 2000 hours in the spring/fall season [2000 hours divided by 4=500 hours/rinki. If the parties choose to release all of their 760 hours/rink of the spring/fall ice,the MASC is confident that all of these hours can be contracted before the facility opens. 1111 NOTE: all hours that are marketed by the MASC in the spring/fall are always credited equally to all four sheets. C. Summer(June/July/August). The MASC is responsible for all summer hours. Every hour that the MASC books over 2080 hours is credited to all parties equally. HI. Master Agreement We are close to incorporating all concerns of the partners in the Master Agreement. Please note that the section has been clarified to guarantee that all parties retain full rights after 25 years hut have no minimum guarantee after that time. IV. Time Table November 25, 1996 -the MASC Board will meet to award Mighty Duck grants and to approve the Super Rink project. December, 1996-all government parties need to make all contingencies final so that the Master Agreement can be executed. • c or CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW Agenda Section 15. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Report Number:%- ( E96oW5 Oli 'j"n'`' STAFF REPORT Report Date: 10/31/96 1+4 . % ifiw COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE — ��4'°s=•�a:��e�0"eS November 4, 1996 _ Special Order of Bus. Consent Agenda _ Public Hearings X Council Business Item Description: Disposition of Surplus Property Executive Director's Review/Recommendation: -No Comments to supplement this report -Comments attached. Explanation/Summary(attach supplement sheets as necessary) Summary: This item was tabled at Tuesday's meeting with a request for some further discussion. In addition to the comments I made in my memo, I am asking all departments to determine their surplus items and submit them to me for disposition. I am interested in establishing a process to dispose of surplus property that first requires minimal work for staff, second ensures the City is able to account for all fixed asset materials, and third creates a clearly impartial and fair process for disposing. Rather than decide on the items in the memo from Kitty Hickock, I would like the Council to discuss this manner of handling surplus. There did appear to be some questions regarding the Bel Rae items and perhaps some discussion should take place on that. Getting back to the general policy for disposition, having the Council approve a list of items to be surplused is something I am assuming the Council will want. Therefore for Monday evening, I would prefer a general discussion about this issue as a general policy manner and direction for me to take. •&..., 1 ) ( . Chuck Whiting, Cit dministrator RECOMMENDATION: III CUTY OF THIS IS IT %bus ilEve Qeteu Partners'‘t October 28 - November I, 1996 ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT As the election season winds down, so do some The draft development assistance agreement was other related items. The Council reviewed the faxed to Everest on October 21 st for review and City's preliminary budget on Tuesday evening with comment. Jim O'Meara and I just received the 10 the community. Staff is meeting on Friday to again pages of suggested changes this morning and will go through their budgets in anticipation of this not be able to analyze and internally discuss the Monday evening's Council workshop. The focus changes prior to the work session. Therefore, we will be on the operational expenses, the options are deferring this discussion with the EDA to a later that exist and the rational for the options presented. date. Everest may request a special work session Monday's meeting, and likely one more for later in so that the agreement can be approved in the month will be the final real meetings to change November. the 1997 budget. I spoke with the Children's Home Society this week As far as other activities going on, employees are and they were thankful to be able to be part of the invited to meet next Wednesday at 12:30 in the public information meeting. After the presentations, Council chambers for a general discussion regarding several residents commented to Jackie Olephson how best to deal with issues we see in our work. regarding the service they provide. One women Lunch will be served and the time will be said she originally was not supportive of a daycare in considered a lunch break. I will, along with a the community center but was now convinced that couple of other employees who have discussed this this is much more than a daycare service and would with me, will briefly talk about concerns that have be beneficial to the community. Chuck and I come up, options for how to address them, and continue to work with the architect come up with what the level of interest may be for pursuing an plan to accommodate them and expect to have internal forum for dealing with work related more insight by Monday's meeting. Unfortunately, concerns. I can speak from experience that such CHS needs a decision fairly soon because of their efforts have been beneficial and encourage current situation everyone who can to attend. We will try to keep it short, no more than a half hour. If anyone has any I received a call this week from MSP Real Estate questions or may like to know more, feel free to who are the developers of the Silver Lake Pointe call me, Lynnette or Cathy. Apts. They are in the process of securing the permanent financing on the project and need to Thanks to those who dressed up for Halloween have the EDA approve an assignment of tax today. There are some great costumes. I came as increment funds to the lender as additional security myself but managed to throw a scare into Tim R. on the loan. There is a section in the development anyway. assistance agreement that requires the EDA to Chuck review and sign an assignment agreement in this 2 THIS IS IT OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER I,1996 instance. I have forwarded the draft agreement to Code Enforcement Jim O'Meara for review and if there are no Jim Ericson has prepared a list of the code significant problems will bring this item for enforcement cases in process at the time he started consideration by the EDA at the November 12, work on September 30 (please see attachment). 1996 regular meeting. There were thirty-eight cases which were unresolved at that time. As of this date, twenty- Lynnette has been working on updating the seven have been resolved. We plan to provide Mounds View Community Profile and has City Council with a listing at the end of each month completed a first draft. I will be reviewing the showing the status of code enforcement cases. information and layout and have scheduled another Marketing Task Force meeting for November 14 to Progress is occurring with some problem properties allow them to comment on the design, layout and such as 8217 Long Lake Road and 7685 Knollwood content of the Community Profile. We hope to Drive. Other problem properties have been have the document printed in December since this cleaned up such as 2075 Hillview Road and 8380 was a budgeted item for this year. Greenwood Drive. Staff expects to approach the City Council soon with requests for abatement on Cathy two to three problem properties. FINANCE Staff was alerted to a garbage house with deplorable Dorothy has indicated that she would like to take conditions. There were several children living in the next three months off to be with her husband the home who were removed and placed in alternative care. A reinspection will be conducted while he recovers from his heart attach, starting on to verify the clean up of the property. November 4th. We are investigating options to cover for her during this absence. We hope that Handouts on Business Districts Franklin will have a speedy and full recovery. Jim Ericson has prepared a one page'handout on each of the business districts (B-1 through B-4) Dorothy worked to get utility bills out yesterday. which list all of the permitted and conditional uses, Kitty and Mary have been working on routine setbacks, park dedication requirements and miscellaneous requirements. These handouts will matters in addition to continuing training on the new be useful in providing information to current computer system. property owners and prospective businesses who Bruce are interested in locating in Mounds View. If City Council members would like a set of handouts, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT please let us know. The Community Development Department would Pam Sheldon like to extend a HUGE congratulations to Jennifer and her family on the birth of her daughter, Allison PARKS, RECREATION & Ann, who was born on Saturday, October 26th. (Also congratulations to Dorothy and Jim Ericson for FORESTRY winning the baby pool!) Jennifer will be on PARKS: maternity leave for approximately six months until This week has been extremely busy with last of the the end of April. irrigation lines blown out at Silver View(year end picnic reservations were held this last weekend). 3 THIS IS IT OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER I,1996 Fountains have been turned off and blown out since Sharie for all the hard work organizing and this past weekend completed the Youth Fall Soccer preparing for these special events. season. Portable restrooms have been picked up. Nets and goals have been picked up and put away The November/December City Newsletter and for winter storage. Fencing location for City Hall Activities Brochure was delivered to homes this and Silver View softball fields has been removed, weekend by the Irondale Track Team. They did a new fencing posts to be marked and installed. good job. There has been many telephone calls Collection of large pieces of wood has been this week for phone registrations and information collected throughout the week and delivered and requests. The Smithsonian trip generated many piled at the Bel Rae parking lot for the Halloween calls as there was a restricted number of tickets Bash/Bonfire. available and it is a high interest trip. Likewise, with school activity days, youth trips and special events, RECREATION: the office has been a little chaotic with telephone The Halloween Hullabaloo held at the Bel Rae calls and over the counter interactions. Community Center last Saturday was a success with over 200 children attending. They enjoyed a party FORESTRY: of crafts, dancing to the Macarena and other fun Rick's crew continues to spend one day a week music. Entertainment by a magician and food trimming trees and planting in the parks. There is served by the Mounds View Lionesses topped the endless need for tree trimming and it is a good time party off as a great time had by all. Thanks to the to get this done since dormancy is setting in. many volunteers and Sharie and Mary who pulled this special event off in fine style. CABLE TV: Pat shot a lot of footage for the special program The Halloween Bash/Bonfire is being held tonight "Seniors on the Run", a history of the Bel Rae, (Halloween). The event will include food interviews with Tony Jambor and others, and, of sponsored by DARE including pizza, pop, potato course, accordion music. This show will begin chips, hot dogs and candy. Music and dancing to playing next week after elections. This is a 30 the Monster Mash and other songs will be played minute program prepared by the Cable TV throughout the evening. In addition, 2 foosball Committee, follows a theme of featuring seniors tables and the pool table will no doubt be busy all that have made an impact and Mounds View evening. history. Another show in the works is a seniors and nutrition special feature with nutritionists and a live The elementary schools are out this Friday, audience. The time and date for this taping is yet to November I for conferences. An all day Activity be determined. Day is being held at the Bel Rae. The program is Mary Saarion full! In addition, a daylong trip is scheduled, which is also full with participants. PUBLIC WORKS The Senior's Harvest Ball was held this Tuesday, Mike, Wally, Larry,Jeff, Steve and Tim F. attended a October 29. Over 250 senior citizens attended Collection System Basics seminar this week. (Oct. enjoying a great dinner and dancing to the Dick 29-3 I) Macko band. Seniors had a great time. This was a cooperative program with neighboring Salt delivery is happening today, October 3 I. 400 departments. The Bel Rae was a perfect facility to tons are being delivered throughout the day and will be stockpiled into the salt shed. hold this event. Again, special thanks to Mary and 4 THIS IS IT OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER I,1996 Many telephone calls have been received regarding the assessment amount letters that were sent out on October 28. The majority of the calls are from those being assessed for the storm sewer lateral. These amounts were determined by the drainage districts that drain into the Bronson Drive storm sewer and its confusing for people to understand how that works. I have given a copy of the drainage map to Mr. Nelson who lives on Quincy Street, maybe this will help those in that area understand alittle better. Because of the cold weather, the used oil burning heaters are "kicking in"to help heat the garage. Both big garage doors broke this week(springs)and Automatic Garage Door was out yesterday and fixed them. Tracy POLICE Linda's brand new computer was delivered this week. Her computer was purchased with forfeiture funds. Tim Brennan has been busy planning the Halloween party and working on Crime -free housing. He has been working on a deal to supply Block Watch groups and Apartment Managers with computer terminals. These terminals have been donated and are free to the participates. Dave B. And Terry B are off goose hunting. They will be gone Thursday and Friday. MVPD will assist Pinewood School with their annual Halloween Parade. On Tuesday, we removed six children from a "garbage house". The kids were brought to the hospital and turned over to Human Services. Tim