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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, April 5, 2021
6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mueller, Hull, Meehlhause, Bergeron, Cermak
Council Workshops are informal gatherings of the council at which no final
decisions are made, rather consensus discussion to direct staff on council
decision items.
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AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSED BY CONSENSUS
1. Redevelopment Opportunities – Brian & Jon
NEXT COUNCIL WORK SESSION: Monday, May 3, 2021 at 6:30 pm
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, April 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Mounds View City Council Work Session, April 5, 2021 1
Economic Development Opportunities &
Constraints
and
Economic Development Strategic Plan
City Council Work Session
April 5, 2021
by
Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator
&
Jon Sevald Community Development Director
Section I: Economic Development Opportunities & Constraints
Section II: Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Economic Development
Opportunities & Constraints
and
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Section I
Objectives
1.Identify all properties in Mounds View that could potentially be
developed
2.Determine Council’s philosophy on redevelopment:
a)Which projects is the Council willing to use subsidies on?
b)For each residential in-fill property, should the City be contacting
residents and do the marketing, or developer
c) For each specific property is the EDA willing to change design
standards, zoning, height requirements, and other criteria to fit each
project.
3. Identify top project priorities & specific properties EDA wants to focus
4.Review Economic Development Strategic Plan
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Section I:
Development Opportunities & Constraints
The Metropolitan Council forecasts 2020-2040 increases of:
220 households
200 residents
400 jobs
The Comprehensive Plan identifies potential redevelopment sites to support
this 20-year growth plan.
Each project has opportunities and constraints. The role of the City Council
and Advisory Commissions is to understand what these are, and to do what
it can to influence positive change.
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Owner M. Przetycki, HBC Group
Address 8496 Long Lake Rd
8490 Groveland Rd
Current Land Use Single-Family, vacant
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
8496 Long Lake Rd; 3 SF lots (one existing home).
8490 Groveland Rd; 1 SF lot
Constraints
8496 lot is low and collects area runoff.
8490 lot is cost prohibitive due to sewer/water hookups
(builder’s opinion). No water or Sanitary Sewer on West
County road J or CASH 32. Systems would need to be extended.
Staff Comments
There was significant interest to develop both lots, prior to sale
(2017 & 2018). City will obtain excess ROW (island) from
MnDOT. Potential to take storm water from 8496 Long Lake Rd.
Groveland Village (Blaine):
27 acres
107 townhomes units
152 apartment units
Minimal traffic impacts to
Mounds View, except at Co Rd J
& Airport Rd intersection
Why this
project matters
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Owner (various)
Address (various)
Current Land Use Single-Family
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
Long Lake Woods Second Addition is a 5.58 acre (+ROW)
planned infill development for 12 lots.
Constraints
Requires acquisition of 30’ of land from Doll for ROW.
Staff Comments
Marty Harstad is representing the developers (seven property
owners). Harstad has a pre-development agreement with the
City, but has not applied for subdivision approval. Harstad
would like to start construction in 2021.
Single-family developments
since 2000 include:
Anna’s Place 5 lots $485k avg EMV
Hidden Hollow 17 lots $490k avg EMV
Longview Estates 10 lots $379k avg EMV
Median home value in MV is
$206,700. It is critical for MV
to have move-up housing
options. Otherwise, as
household income and # of kids
grow, families are more likely
to leave MV for newer homes
in neighboring cities.
Project likely to require
eminent domain to acquire
ROW, and special assessments
for infrastructure.
Why this
project matters
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Owner(s)R. Lillestrand,
D. Waldoch ,
M & K. Williams,
City of Mounds View
Address 2925, 2935, 2949
Mounds View Blvd
Current Land Use SF, MF
Zoning R-1, R-3
Comp. Plan Mixed Use
Opportunities
50+ unit apartment building, mirroring Boulevard Apartments.
When Boulevard was platted, a driveway easement was
provided for future development to the west. Limited Sanitary
Sewer along Mounds View Blvd. System extension required.
Constraints
Unknown if all owners are interested in selling.
Staff Comments
In Staff’s conversations with one developer, the cost of the
properties does not justify re-development. The EMV of the
five properties is $845,900 ($6.43 p/sf)
City Participating? No, Decide if
existing storm water ponds
need to be retained
For comparison, Boulevard
Apartments has an EMV of $10
million
Why this
project matters
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Owner (Various)
Address 2832, 2840, 2848 MV Blvd,
7861 Groveland Rd
Current Land Use Commercial
Zoning B-2, B-3
Comp. Plan Mixed Use, Gen Com
Opportunities
2846: Similar use, or townhomes (mirror townhomes to west).
2840, 7861 Simon’s/EDA lot: Retail, service, apartments (17),
townhomes (6), single-family (3).
Constraints
Limited Parking. Future realignment of intersection req. ROW
to mirror north intersection (shrinks Simons lot).
Staff Comments
2020/2021 inquiries for: church, pawn shop, car dealership,
building contractor, apartments, liquor/tobacco store, coffee
shop, doggy daycare, & auto parts store
During Comp Plan Taskforce
meetings, half of taskforce
picked this corner as the #1
thing they’d like to change
(other half picked MV Blvd
corridor).
City Participating: Yes, EDA
owned land could be sold at
reduced price $1 as part of
larger development. Possible
business subsidy like Housing
TIF depending on development
Why this
project matters
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Owner Empire One, LLC
Western State Bank
Address 2701, 2711 MV Blvd
Current Land Use Commercial
Zoning B-2, B-3
Comp. Plan Mixed Use
Opportunities
Smaller commercial building
Constraints
County may deny access because of second access on side
streets.
Staff Comments
Local realtor interested in finding developer/tenant for
Western portion of bank lot
4 acres, if including bank, TC
Recreational, and two houses.
Site has great visibility
City Participation? No
EMV: 2021 Proposed
(bank + TC Rec): $1,544,300
($10 p/sf)
Redevelopment is dependent
upon a change in banking, e.g.
if Western moved away from
“bricks & mortar”, to drive-thru
& online banking only
Why this
project matters
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Owner Silver View Partners, LLC
Address 2540 MV Blvd
Current Land Use Commercial
Zoning B-2
Comp. Plan General Commercial
Opportunities
Improve landscaping, signage (needs vibrancy)
Constraints
School district in long-term lease
Staff Comments
Continue with retail until the building becomes a tear down,
then consider other uses such as vertical mixed-use
City Participation? Unlikely
EMV: 2021 Proposed:
$2.7 million
Why this
project matters
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Owner Ramsey County
Address 2576 MV Blvd
Current Land Use Library
Zoning B-2
Comp. Plan Public/Semi-Public
Opportunities
Library expansion or county services
Constraints
County not open to selling, preserving for future expansion
Staff Comments
If County was open to selling could be multi-family or County
services building or retail. However, County was contacted and
stated that they are not interested in selling at this time and
the property is being saved for future library expansion.
It would be more efficient if the
library was co-located with
other services, e.g. Adult
Learning Center, Community
Center, City Hall, etc. (old
Edgewood Community Center,
when school closed)
City Participation? No
Why this
project matters
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Owner Mounds View Square
Address 25XX MV Blvd
Current Land Use Shopping Center
Zoning B-4
Comp. Plan General Commercial
Opportunities
Mixed -use, three vacant suites plus El Loro, could add more
retail and new restaurant
Constraints
Current ordinance prohibits drive-thru’s in B-4 district. Need
more rooftops (people) to support more businesses
Staff Comments
Development Committee agreeable to changing ordinance to
allow drive-thru, Paster Enterprises open to mixed-use and
other uses for the property. Possibly consider consultant to
develop downtown feel concept and work with Pastor
Mounds View Square is
“downtown” Mounds View,
anchored by a grocery store,
liquor store, and discount
store. It has two restaurants
(one vacant), take-out pizza,
and a coffee shop. These larger
strip malls need constant
rejuvenation.
Tex -Tonka (St Louis Park),
remodeled strip mall, by Paster
Enterprises
Why this
project matters
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Owner Marcia Joslyn
Address 7700 Long Lake Rd
Current Land Use Single-Family
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan Single-Family
Opportunities
Duplex, townhomes
Constraints
Requires zoning change
Staff Comments
Several developers interested in duplex, tri-plex , and/or
townhomes, and possibly a multi-story building with office &
apartments, not certain on status of owner
Why this
project matters
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Owner Zulfiquar Punjani
Address 2408 Co Rd I
Current Land Use Retail
Zoning B-2
Comp. Plan Neighborhood Com.
Opportunities
Reuse to duplex, mixed-use, or remain retail
Constraints
Lot small, 5 yr lease, limited space, costs to demo and rebuild
Staff Comments
Current owner has stated willingness to sell, multiple brokers,
& business owners have inquired on property
Strategically located in an area
concentrated with apartments,
this is an ideal spot for “the
corner store”.
What’s needed is a niche
market, and neighborhood
support.
City Participation? Unlikely
EMV: $371,000
Why this
project matters
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Owner Tom & Lisa Fields
Address 2255 Lambert Ave
Current Land Use Single-Family
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan Single-Family
Opportunities
4 lot subdivision, townhomes, single-family
Constraints
Owner intends to be the developer (slows the redevelopment
process). Storm water pond needed on site to capture run off
from adjunct properties. Reduces developable lot sizes.
Staff Comments
Waiting on owner to respond, there is still some interest from
developers if owner willing to sell.
City Participation? No
EMV: $341,000
$3.62 p/sf
Why this
project matters
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Owner Roen Real Estate Holdings
ETCL Mounds View, LLC
Address 2375 MV Blvd
22XX Co Rd H2
Current Land Use Auto Dealership, vacant
Zoning B-3, PUD
Comp. Plan Mixed -Use
Opportunities
Potential for senior housing, apartments, mixed-use,
commercial/office, medical, retail, owner willing to split off and
sell vacant lot with serious buyer, Rydell (Bear) owner
interested in buying
Constraints
Locked up in a REIT, time consuming, legal process could be
costly
Staff Comments
A lot of interest for all types of uses, no one serious enough to
wait out untangling legal/mortgages etc.
City Participation? Possible TIF
if multi-family
EMV: $2.9 million
($11 p/sf)
Why this
project matters
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Owner SCF RC Funding IV, LLC
Address 2200 MV Blvd
22XX Co Rd H2
Current Land Use Mermaid Event Center
Zoning PUD
Comp. Plan General Com.
Opportunities
Adding restaurant, retail, commercial, east side bus stop
Constraints
New owner isn’t interested in other businesses unless he owns
them
Staff Comments
Current owner improved interior, wants to add 10,000 SF
entertainment area and new multi-story hotel expansion when
Rice Creek Commons gets developed, on busiest intersection in
MV with multiple opportunities
City Participation? Unlikely
EMV: $8.5 million
$22 p/sf
Why this
project matters
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Owner Wolfson Comm. Prop.
Address 2155 Co Rd H
Current Land Use Gas Station
Zoning B-3
Comp. Plan General Com.
Opportunities
Drive-thu, fast -food, improved gas station under different
franchise/owner
Constraints
Acquisition costs & demo. Site might fit a drive-thru, but is too
small for most commercial uses (lot is half the size of a modern
gas station).
Staff Comments
Current owner has stated each year that he will add
landscaping and improve aesthetics of site however, no
improvements have been made. Would be great for Kwik Trip
or Dunkin Donuts, or other fast-food establishments
This area has a lot of potential,
if all three businesses were
available (Lucky’s, RJ Riche’s, &
35W Auto Repair)
City Participation? Unlikely
EMV: $981,00
$28 p/sf
Why this
project matters
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Owner City, Bauer Welding
Address 4889 Old Hwy 8
Current Land Use vacant
Zoning I-1
Comp. Plan Mixed -Use
Opportunities
Industrial, multi-family
Constraints
Land price too high ($5 p/sf) for most industrial applications,
plus fees, abuts housing & industrial, high truck traffic, county
limits access, multiple land owners
Staff Comments
Augusta Senior Living backed out of project, Bauer Welding still
wants expansion, Bio Clean wants expansion, MWF moving
forward with affordable apartments. Working on new
developer for Phase I on south side and share the access
The City acquired the Skyline
Motel in 2019 with intent to
remove blight, and replace
with something better.There
have been serious inquiries
which have failed to advance
(e.g. veteran’s housing, hotel,
warehouse, self-storage,
assisted living).
MWF is proposing 90-units of
affordable housing, which will
require subsidies from the
state, county, and city.
Ramsey County has a need for
15,000 affordable units.
MV has a need for 59 units:
27 units @ 30% AMI
11 units @ 50% AMI
21 units @ 80% AMI
Why this
project matters
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Owner Belden River Properties
Address 3032 Co Rd I
Current Land Use Single-Family
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
1.5 acre lot, proposed to be subdivided into 4 lots (one existing
home).
Constraints
Water/Sewer access (Fridley connection)
Staff Comments
Project has been off & on, for several years.
Why this
project matters
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Opportunities & Constraints NOT identified in
the Comprehensive Plan
When the 2040 Comprehensive Plan was submitted to the Metropolitan
Council for its review, Figure 2-1 (Potential Redevelopment Sites) identified
additional properties. Metropolitan Council Staff opinioned that this amount
of growth was not supported by their population forecasts, thus Staff
removed several properties from this map.
Following, are additional development opportunities & constraints.
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Owner (various)
Address 22XX MV Blvd
Current Land Use Single-family
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan Mixed -Use
Opportunities
Multi-family, Mixed-use (lots of possibilities)
Constraints
Two vacant lots that are owned by one person rarely responds
to inquiries. Three single-family owners not motivated to sell.
Staff Comments
Multiple inquiries form a variety of developers. Developers
willing to cooperate with each other to construct multiple
products and phases. Interest from senior housing, market rate
multi-family, affordable housing, retail center, daycare, medical
office, etc. Valuable property for future growth. Entire site was
available to City & other developers to purchase during 2008
recession, now four owners to work with.
City Participation? Yes, Housing
TIF, Infrastructure coordination
with Public Works
EMV: 2021 $856,000
$3.12 p/sf
Why this
project matters
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Owner Levitan Family Partnership
Address 7190 Silver Lake Rd
Current Land Use vacant
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan Single-Family
Opportunities
Multi-family (32 units), lot split for single-family, expand
adjacent multi-family
Constraints
Landlocked, and only accessible through Silverwood
Apartments (same owners).
Staff Comments
Was for sale in 2019/2020, as part of Scotland Green, The
Sands, and Silverwood (none sold). Several interested buyers.
If rezoned from R-1 to R-4, would allow for 32 units. Developer
interested in 60 units (60 units is the “magic number” for
MHFA funding). Would require Ordinance Amendment to
allow for more density (future discussion needed).
This is probably the simplest
multi-family project to do, if
the owners wanted to develop.
City Participation? Yes, Housing
TIF,
EMV: $285,100
$0.29 p/sf
Why this
project matters
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Owner (various)
Address 30XX Woodale Dr
Current Land Use Single-Family
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan Single-Family
Opportunities
Single-family
Constraints
Landlocked. Requires cooperation from several owners.
Wetland area along North end of some properties.
Staff Comments
City owns middle lot, intended for future ROW if owners
decided to subdivide. There has been interest off & on, but
nothing coordinated. Developers have inquired off & on.
City Participation? Yes, ROW
Why this
project matters
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Owner (various)
Address
Current Land Use SF
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
Single-family housing development
Constraints
Need cooperation from current land owners to sell portion of
their rear lots. Storm Water Pond in place running North of
Sherwood and turning West.
Staff Comments
City already owns some ROW, enough room to build nice
housing development, utilities nearby, good potential for
multiple lots and added tax value
City Participation? Yes, ROW
Why this
project matters
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Owner (various)
Address
Current Land Use SF
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
Single-family lots, opportunity to extend Fairchild Ave, from
Laport Drive (new cul-de-sac), gain2-3 lots.
Constraints
May be cost prohibitive.
Staff Comments
If developer and land owners on-board then there is potential
but limited to approximately 2-3 lots. Current trail runs from
Laport to Ardan Ave (Groveland Park).
City Participation? Unknown,
possible street completion to
be assessed to owners
Why this
project matters
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Owner: City
Address
Current Land Use Open Space
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
Multi-family, Townhomes, Single-family, relocate compost site
Constraints
Wetlands & Flood Plain. MnDNR considers this wetland area of
high value both for local and regional storm water filtration as
well as flood control
Staff Comments
High interest from multi-family developers for larger
townhome/apartment development, soil borings report &
development study completed several years ago, This area is
receiving higher inquiries from developers, City owns corner lot
and could purchase three additional lots if needed. Much
potential
City Participation? Yes, Housing
TIF, Infrastructure coordination
Why this
project matters
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Owner: City of MV
Address
Current Land Use (vacant)
Zoning CRP
Comp. Plan Parks/Open Space
Opportunities
Relocate compost site or similar purpose like tree nursery,
Potential future Public Works purpose
Constraints
Access (no ditch crossing). Wetland surrounding the area.
Limited access for running new water and sanitary sewer
Systems.
Staff Comments
Plenty of parking and privacy (except from US 10)
City Participation? No
Why this
project matters
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Owner (various)
Address
Current Land Use SF
Zoning R-1
Comp. Plan SF Detached
Opportunities
Single-family housing development
Constraints
Cooperation from current owners, additional ROW may be
needed
Staff Comments
City owns partial ROW and has received developer and resident
inquiries, similar to Long Lake Woods infill development
City Participation? Yes, ROW
Why this
project matters
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Owner (various)
Address Hillview & Quincy
Current Land Use Multi-Family
Zoning R-3
Comp. Plan Multi-Family
Opportunities
Townhomes, Apartments
Constraints
Costs to purchase individual existing homes, demo, then new
construction, need cooperation from existing owners
Staff Comments
Handful of problematic landlords and tenants have consumed
Police and Community Development staff time.
Apartments are 50+ years old. There is not a simple solution to
improving neighborhood. Average EMV is $462,000. Too
expensive to redevelop unless subsidized by City. Potential to
redevelop lot-by-lot (vs. larger project).
If redeveloped, potential for
single-family detached rental
(above), or owner occupied
(below)
EMV: $8,793,000
$28.37 p/sf
Why this
project matters
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Total Estimated Current Acres Available for
Redevelopment and Amounts
The City is approximately 4.03 Square Miles or 2579.198 Acres, translating to
112,350,000 Sq.Ft.
Total Combined Redevelopment Potential approximately 102.6 Acres or
4,469,260 Sq.Ft.
3.98% or 1/25 of all 4.03 acres has redevelopment potential
At $7.00 p/Sq.Ft., 102.6 acres translates to $31,284,820 as-is unredeveloped
property
There are too many variables (type of product, size, etc.) to calculate the
completed redevelopment amounts. Hypothetically, if six times the current
estimated undeveloped property, that is $187,708,920
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Residential Infill Redevelopment Questions
Does the City Council/EDA want to be involved in Residential Infill
Redevelopment?
If so, to what extent? Examples of what that might look like include but is
not limited to the following:
1.City to set aside funds to purchase additional residential property
necessary for infill developments
2.City to initiate contact with each individual home/property owner
3.City to organize and take lead on neighborhood meetings
4.City to create marketing materials and actively market each infill site
5.City to hold developer meetings and get developer commitment
6.City to initiate eminent domain when necessary
7.City to construct and install all streets, utilities, retention ponds, etc.
8.City to become the developer and market each lot
9.City to take on all costs, plating, engineering, site grading, etc. until can
recoup costs through sales of individual lots
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Residential Infill Redevelopment Questions
A deeper dive: while residential infill is similar to commercial
redevelopment, each project will be unique –no two will be the same,
impossible to have a “template” but rather need a guide/direction
1.Should the City be proactive and act as the initiator in these types of
developments? Meaning, should City staff be contacting each individual
property owner and coordinating neighborhood meetings or should this
be the developers responsibility?
2.Should the City be proactive in constructing the streets, installing the
utilities and infrastructure, etc. when appropriate or wait until a
developer is on-board?
3.Should City staff design brochures for each of the potential infill sites and
begin marketing each site?
4.To what extent is the City Council/EDA willing to commit to publicly
supporting and funding residential infill projects?
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Section II:
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Mission: Serve as the catalyst to provide for the most efficient and effective
business and resident friendly environment.
Vision: A fully developed community in which the Economic Development
Authority has maximized the City’s limited resources by supporting
developments that provide the most impact on the community’s quality of
life
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
Major Themes:
Maintain overall City attitude and reputation of being a business and
resident friendly community
Develop all remaining available land & building sites within reason
Maximize the tax base
Utilization of our limited land resources for its highest and best use
within the current market demand. (Consider vertical vs horizontal
developments)
Aesthetically pleasing & energy efficient structures and developments
Walkability-Connectedness
Safe Business & Neighborhood designs
Emphasis on improved landscaping for sustainability and
environmentally friendly (diverse pollinator plants)
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
Strategies:
1.Increase height restrictions to allow the maximization of
limited space
2.Allow more flexible zoning
3.Allow drive-thru’s
4.Add bus stops on east side of city near industrial parks &
Mermaid & Bio Clean/Town’s Edge Mobile Home Park area
5.Reduce parking requirements
6.Increase sidewalk & pathways/trails for all new
development
7.Sustainable landscaping requirements pollinator friendly
8.Amenities Credits/Subsidies for water features,
ponds/fountains, trail lighting, safety features Police 911
stations, landscaping sustainable, nature preservation
stations, neighborhood/dog parks, green natural buffer
zones
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
10-30 Year Goal: Develop all remaining available land & building sites in
order to maximize the tax base and utilization of our limited land resources
for its highest and best use within the current market demand.
Action Steps:
a.Update Redevelopment Map annually
b.Update Developer list annually
c.Identify and Update current land owners contact list and notes
identifying their interest in selling/developing their lots
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
3-5 Year Goal: Have at least 2-3 redevelopment sites in-process for being
redeveloped
Action Steps:
a.Consider changing height restrictions to 5-6 stories, allowing drive-thru’s,
amending parking requirements, consider reducing set-backs & look at
vertical developments with limited land availability to maximize space as a
new policy consideration
b. All Zoning ordinance changes implemented to allow for more flexible
development opportunities in Comp Plan
c. Start cooperating with home owners and developers for long-term
strategy on developable sites
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
One Year Goal: Have commercial & residential developers actively initiate
the preliminary development/redevelopment of at least 1-2 of identified
sites in Economic Development Strategic Plan. Have predevelopment
agreements signed as soon as able
Action Step: All zoning ordinance changes completed for active development
sites
Monthly Goal: Make developers aware of each potential redevelopment
area.
Action Steps:
a.Distribute brochures on each identified development/redevelopment
site to each of the commercial/residential developers on list
b.Set up developer day to review each site and get their feedback on their
priority sites and what type of developments they’d be interested in
c.Planning meetings
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
Weekly Goal: Identify and contact at least 1-3 new developers and contacts,
media market outlets to distribute and explain each target redevelopment
site
Action Steps:
a.Ordinance & staff reports and planning agenda
b.Network at real estate investors meetings
c.Call known developers
Daily Goal: Improve marketing materials and communicate/market all
redevelopment sites, talk to developers, investors, send emails, call, and
ensure neighbors and stakeholders are on-board
Action Steps:
a.Complete a timeline listing each proposed ordinance/zoning regulation
changes
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Economic Development Strategic Plan
Right Now Goal: Get ED Strategic Plan in written form, Identify all
redevelopment sites, Pro’s & Con’s & what zoning is needed for highest &
best use
Action Steps:
a.Identify current EMV for each property & if neighbor’s/owner’s are open
to development
b.Identify costs to develop: engineering fees, attorney fees, city ROW costs
c. Identify subsidies available & types
d. Identify type of redevelopment
e. Identify potential tax value if developed
f.Identify Pro’s & Con’s
g.Identify number of maximum units potential
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Economic Development Opportunities &
Constraints
and
Economic Development Strategic Plan
Thank you for Supporting Economic Development in Mounds View!
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Density of
Development
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Examples
Introduction
•Visualizing Housing Density
This presentation is designed to help visualize housing unit density in a variety of urban and suburban settings. Density is an important characteristic in relationship between land use and transportation, particularly in supporting successful transit service. However, density has many forms and applications and developments of the same density can have a very different look and feel. Density also has numerous definitions and methods of measurement.This presentation defines density by how many housing units are in a development designated for housing, dwelling units per acre (du/acre).In some cases, it is the parcels that comprise the subdivision. In others, it is area included in the development project or neighborhood block.
Key Points
•Density is a number of units in a given land area (project area, subdivision, parcel).In the residential developments used the land area includes all the area of the legal parcel or parcels.The maps show the land area definition for each project highlighted.
•In mixed use projects, density is the number of housing units divided by the land area of the mixed-use development (that includes area used for non-residential uses such as office or retail space).
•For questions about this presentation, contact John Kari at john.kari@metc.state.mn.us
Density of
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Suburban 3.3 units per acre Density of
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Suburban 5 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 7 units per acreDensity of
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Suburban 7 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 10 units per acre Density of
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Suburban 10 units per acreDensity of
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Suburban 15 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 16 units per acreDensity of
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Suburban 18 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 24 units per acre
mixed use
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Suburban 25 units per acreDensity of
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Suburban 28 units per acre
mixed use
Density of
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Suburban 28 units per acre
mixed use
Density of
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Suburban 32 units per acre (1)
mixed use
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Suburban 32 units per acre (2)
mixed use
2010 Land Use
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Urban 40 units per acre
mixed use
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Urban 45 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 46 units per acre
Mixed Use
Density of
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Suburban 46 units per acre
Mixed Use
Density of
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Urban 59 units per acre (1)Density of
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2010 Land Use
Urban 59 units per acre (2)Density of
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Suburban 64 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 74 units per acre (1)Density of
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2010 Land Use
Urban 74 units per acre (2)Density of
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Urban 74 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 79 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 80 units per acreDensity of
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Suburban 90 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 97 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 108 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 119 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 135 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 140 units per acreDensity of
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Urban 196 units per acre
Mixed use
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