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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2001
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA
7 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL -
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT
The public may speak at this time on any planning and zoning related matters of a general
nature. However, there will not be any discussion or action by the Commission at this time.
6. MEETING MINUTES
6.1 Review/Approval of Planning Commission Minutes of May 15, 2001
7. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL
7.1 Designate a Planning Commissioner to the City Council regular meeting of June 26,
2001
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 Lot Combination Request by Tom Palkowski, 2816 Highway 88, to combine two adjacent
lots into one
8.2 City ordinance amendment to allow electronic signs, for -public informational purposes
only, in areas zoned recreational open space on city and/or school-owned property
9. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION
9.1 Next Steps in the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Master Planning Process
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
10.1 Update from Antenna Ordinance Subcommittee - Chair Melsha
10.2 Update from Housing Code Subcommittee
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 May 15, 2001
4 7:00 p.m.
5 I. CALL TO ORDER.
6 The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Vice Chair Stille.
7 H. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 Vice Chair Stille invited the Commission and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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10 III. ROLL CALL.
11 Present: Vice Chair Stille; Commissioners Hanson, Hatch, Thomas, and
12 Tillmann.
13 Absent: Chair Melsha; Commissioner Steeves.
14 Also Present: Assistant City Manager Sue Henry.
15 IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
16 Motion by Commissioner.Hanson, second by Commissioner Thomas, to approve the meeting
17 Agenda:
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 V. PUBLIC INPUT.
20 Hearing no comments, Vice Chair Stille moved forward with the agenda.
21 VI. MEETING MINUTES.
22 6.1 Review/Approval of Planning Commission Minutes of March 20, 2001.
23 The Commissioners requested the following corrections:
24 Page 4, line 27: "...was $15 million to $20 million..."
25 Motion by Commissioner Thomas, second by Vice Chair Stille, to approve the March 20, 2001
26 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, as corrected above.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 VII. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL.
29 7.1 Designate a Planning Commissioner to the City Council regular meeting of f May 22, 2001.
30 Vice Chair Stille appointed Commissioner Tillmann to attend the next City Council meeting on
31 May 22, 2001.
32 VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2001
Page 2
1 8.1 Report of Sign Subcommittee- City Monument Sign Recommendation.
2 . Assistant City Manager Sue Henry explained that the Planning Committee met with the City
3 Council and discussed the.City Monument sign. The consensus was to go ahead with the city
4 electronic monument sign,justifying public purpose as the reason. Ms. Henry indicated that the
5 decision requires a city ordinance change.
6 Ms. Henry continued that the public hearing on the ordinance would take place on June 19, 2001,
7 if the Planning Commission agreed to pursue the ordinance change. Ms. Henry added that the
8 Council would then have three hearings on the case on June 26, July 10, and July 24, 2001.
9 Ms. Henry reviewed the different locations that have been suggested for sign placement.
10 Vice Chair Stille explained that they would have their own public meeting on June 19Th
11 indicating that the Commission has time to further discuss the recommendation before it is due to
12 go before the Council.
13 Commissioner Tillmann stated she would like to review this sign in relation to the other signs in
14 town, and establish the way that electronic signs will be treated in other areas of the City of St.
15 Anthony.
16 Vice Chair Stille stated that the Commission needed to establish where these signs for public
17 information should be allowed. He mentioned recreational property,commercial property, or
18 city-owned property, and asked for input from the Commissioners.
19 Commissioner Hanson noted that the Stonehouse sign is not on property owned by the City of St.
20 Anthony. He stated he feels that the new City sign should be on recreational land.
21 Commissioner Thomas thought public property would be the best option for sign placement. He
22 asked the Commission if they would want to allow government agencies, or the school to have a
23 proliferation on these kinds of signs.
24 -Vice Chair Stille indicated that all of these points have been discussed at the subcommittee
25 meetings. He requested a motion with regard to electronic signs for public purposes. Then
26 suggested the subcommittee set a date for a meeting to further discuss the ideas mentioned.
27 Commissioner Thomas asked if there would be some type of consensus at the public hearings.
28 Commissioner Tillmann stated that she was in favor of wording the ordinance with "City
29 property". Vice Chair Stille agreed.
30 Commissioner Tillmann asked if the Council would be approving the funding to hire a designer
31 to design the sign at the next City Council meeting.
32 Ms. Henry stated that the purpose of meeting with the Council is to brief them on what is
33 happening with the City Monument Sign. She indicated that a landscape architect would be
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2001
Page 3
1 hired, once.the ordinance change process.is underway.
2 Commissioner Tillmann would like for a designer to sketch the proposed sign on the proposed
3 Site with the landscaping around it, to eliminate any confusion of what the electronic sign might
4 look like.
5 Motion by Vice Chair Stille, second by Commissioner Tillmann, to recommend to the City
6 Council that a change be made in the city ordinance to allow for electronic signs, for public
7 information purposes only.
8 Motion carried unanimously.
9 8.2 Update from Antenna Ordinance Subcommittee-Vice Chair Stille.
10 Tabled until next month.
11 IX. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.
12 9.1 Northwest Ouadrant Master Plan Update.
13 Ms. Henry stated that the next Planning/Steering Committee would be held May 31, 2001. She..
14 indicated the meeting should be the last for the steering committee before action begins taking
15 place.
16 Commissioner Thomas indicated that he had reviewed the City Council minutes, and that it was
17 evident that the density issues are significant. He stated that density does not necessarily mean
18 high crime, and additional police calls. He added that, from an economic point of view, in order
19 for anything to work in that area, some density is necessary.
20 Ms. Henry added that, at the next Planning Commission meeting in June, the Master Plan for the
21 Northwest Quadrant would be presented for comment before it goes to the City Council.
22 X. ANNOUNCEMENTS.
23 Ms. Henry stated she had talked to the.applicant for the Fuel Mart Car Wash that had come
24 before the Commission last summer, and he indicated that he was working on the improvements,
25 and that it should be completed in the next couple of weeks.
26 Ms. Henry provided the Planning Commission with an update on Walgreen's. She indicated that
27 no type of building permit would be released until the issue is resolved with the transmission
28 lines. She stated that there may be some relocation involved at Walgreen's cost.
29 Ms. Henry also stated that they reviewed the tow-truck ordinance, and it was decided that the
30 language of the current ordinance provides enough information and guidelines, and would not be
31 changed at this time.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2001
Page 4
1. Commissioner Hanson asked If the Fire Department would continue to be in charge of enforcing
2 those types of ordinances. Ms. Henry responded that a hotline number has been created by the
3 Fire Department to tend to the concerns and complaints surrounding the various city ordinances.
4 Commissioner Thomas asked if anyone present knew the weight of a tow truck, and stated that if
5 it weighs more than 9,000 pounds, then it is in violation of a code enforcement issue. The weight
6 of a tow truck was not known by anyone on the Planning Committee, but would be determined.
7 Commissioner Hanson stated that a point of sale ordinance should be looked at by the City
8 Council.
9 Vice Chair Stille indicated that the various subcommittees were working well, and asked if
10 anyone was interested in forming a subcommittee on the point of sale ordinance.
11 Commissioner Hanson stated he would be on the subcommittee, and Commissioner Thomas
12 stated he would also be on the subcommittee to discuss the point of sale ordinance.
13 Commissioner Hanson added that other things to look at were how to make the housing stock in
14 the City of St. Anthony more energy conservative conscious.
15 Commissioners Hanson and Thomas indicated they would have a report for the Planning
16 Commission at the July meeting.
17 Commissioner Hanson stated the bakery would be leaving the St. Anthony Shopping Center, and
18 would be replaced with a pizza shop. He added that a coffee shop, or a small Italian restaurant
19 might take over the library space. He said that potholes were paved in the parking lot today. He
20 indicated that the roofline would be softened, as well. Commissioner Hanson stated he saw all of
21 the changes as positive things, and that the Shopping Center should be filled up by the end of the
22 summer.
23 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
24 'Motion by Commissioner Tillmann, second by Commissioner Hanson, to adjourn the meeting at
25 7:30 p.m.
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27 Respectfully submitted,
28 Courtney Seesz
29 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 6/13/01 MEETING DATE: 06/19/01
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: Lot Combination Request
Tom Palkowksi, 2816 Highway 88, owns two pieces of property adjacent to one another(property
identification #07-029-2312-0019 and#07-029-2312-0020. He would like to combine the two lots
into one. This is considered an administrative subdivision. However, the City Attorney advised city
staff to-hold a public hearing on the request for the record.
Mr. Palkowski mentioned he is starting to plan for an addition onto his home, and along with this,
wanted to combine the two lots.
Staff Recommendation: Pending no adverse implications to neighboring properties, staff
recommends approval of the lot combination.
Attachment:
• Application for Lot Combination
Date:
Fee: $150.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL
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Proposed Legal Description of Property to be Affected:
Street Address:
Zoning District in Which Property is Located:
Specify Any Necessary Easements:
Area of the Plat/Subdivision: ✓D tod el� 'S
Number of Parcels:
Attach a copy of the proposed plat showing the proposed name of the plat, the
location within the City, the names of the present owners, the scale, the date of
preparation, the northpoint, surrounding property, all public utilities and easements and
other such necessary information or documentation as is requested by the City
Manager or the subdivision/platting ordinance.
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MEMORANDUM
• DATE: 6/13/01 MEETING DATE: 06/19/01
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: City Ordinance Amendment
With the City wishing to communicate better and more efficiently, one step in the process is
establishing an electronic reader board in the community. To accomplish this, an ordinance change
is necessary, as electronic signs/reader boards are not currently permitted in the City..
Staff is recommending an ordinance amendment to allow for- electronic signs -for public-
informational purposes only, in areas zoned recreational open space on city and/or school-owned
property.
June 19 is considered the public hearing for the ordinance change. The next steps would be for the
City Council to have three readings on the change: June 26, July 10, and July 24. The City Council
could waive two of the three readings.
Pending the ordinance amendment, staff will begin to work with a consulting firm for design
renderings and estimates for the electronic monument sign, complete with landscaping. The
• drawings and estimates will be ultimately presented to Planning Commission and-City Council.
The electronic monument sign is tentatively planned for placement at the comer of 33'd and Silver
Lake Road, in front of the tennis courts on the side the hill.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment.
MEMORANDUM
• DATE: 6/13/01 MEETING DATE: 06/19/01
TO: Planning Commission.Members
FROM: Susan Henry, Assistant City Manager
RE: Next Steps in the Northwest Quadrant Master Planning Process
Attached please find a report from Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban's (DSU) pertaining to the status
of the Northwest Quadrant Master Planning Process.
_ On June 19, John Shardlow of DSU will be reviewing the next steps in the Master Planning
Process and how the Planning Commission will be involved.
Attachment:
• DSU report
INCORPORATED
CONSULTING PLANNERS
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
300 FIRST AVENUE NORTH
SUITE 210
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
612-339-3300 PHONE
612-337-5601 FAX
DATE: June 12, 2001
TO: St. Anthony Planning Commission
FROM: John Shardlow, AICP
RE: Review of the Next Steps in the Northwest Quadrant Master Planning Process
INTRODUCTION
The Northwest Quadrant Master Planning Process has been underway for seven months and we
are drawing to a close of the initial phase of this work. Several key decisions need to be made at
this point and it is important that the Planning Commission be involved in that process. At the
most recent Steering Committee meeting, Mark Ruff from Ehlers & Associates, Inc. described
the upcoming steps in the redevelopment process from their perspective.
At this meeting, we want to provide the Commission with more information about these next
steps and provide examples of project design standards. Similar standards will need to be
prepared for the Northwest Quadrant redevelopment area. The will either be in the form of an
ordinance (like Burnsville's Heart of the City) or they could be incorporated by reference through
the PUD process.
SUMMARY OF THE NEXT STEPS
1. COMPLETE THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT FOR CITY ADOPTION
We are in the process of completing our report for review by the Steering Committee, Planning
Commission, and City Council in July. There are clearly some findings and recommendations in
the form of key redevelopment principles that we know will need to be stated emphatically in the
report. We also know that the public participation process, the issues and community objectives
information will be included. We have yet to finalize our recommendation as to how far the City
should go in defining the project design elements of the concept plans before involving the
project developer(s). There is a balance to be struck between defining these elements to the point
where the City can be comfortable with the projected outcome and allowing enough flexibility to
effectively collaborate with the developer(s). We do not believe that the City should rigidly
define the concept plans prior to selecting the developer(s).
On Wednesday, June 13, the Metropolitan Council is hosting a "Practicum" on urban
redevelopment projects. We are participating in that process on behalf of the City of Burnsville
and their Heart of the City Development. The other development project to be reviewed is St.
Louis Park's Park Commons development. At the recent planning meeting for this session, both
communities talked about what they would do differently, if they were to start over. Both
communities said that they would have involved the developer, or developers, sooner. Both also
said that they would have waited until they had selected a developer before they finalized their
concept plans and design guidelines. We will discuss this key question in greater detail at your
June 19 meeting.
Attached for your review is an example of design standards and ordinance from the Heart of the
City project in Burnsville. Similar tools will need to be prepared for the Northwest Quadrant
redevelopment.
2. IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENT PHASING OPTIONS
Obviously there are many other decisions that will need to be made before the actual project
phasing will be determined. However, it is appropriate for budgeting and other planning
purposes to identify some basic assumptions about project phasing. We will present our
preliminary recommendations about development phasing at the June 19 meeting.
3. DETERMINE CRITICAL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Likewise, it is almost inevitable that the final project will look different than the current concepts
and may include some other features that will affect project costs. At this point we need to
identify the major public improvements that will be essential to the project from the earliest
stage. The costs associated with these improvements need to be identified and tied to the project
phasing. Funding options for these improvements also need to be sought out early on in the
process.
4. MARKETING THE PROJECT TO DEVELOPERS, EVALUATING PROPOSALS,
SELECTING A DEVELOPER
Ehlers & Associates will review and discuss how the project will be marketed to developers. The
concept plans will be used as a basis to guide both the City and potential developers during the
selection process and as a benchmark in the evaluation of proposals.
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Attached for your review is the list of next steps identified by Ehlers & Associates a the last
Steering Committee meeting.
We look forward to meeting with the Planning Commission on the 19t11 and to getting your
recommendations on the upcoming phases of the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan.
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& ASSOCIATES INC
St. Anthony Village
Northwest Quadrant
Development Strategies
1. Confirm development components. This determines types of uses (residential, retail,
office) with estimated densities. This will help guide developers submitting proposals.
This generally describes what will be developed.
2. Adopt design concept and guidelines. The design concept and guidelines describe how
the development components will relate to each other, that is how they might be arranged
on the site in functional manner. Also this provides some direction regarding the design of
building, landscape, streetscape and public improvements. This helps set a unifying theme
for development.
3. Identify development phasing options. Phasing options outlines possible development
parcels, and suggests the sequence of development for those parcels.
4. Determine critical public improvements. What public improvements should be in place
to accommodate development. Examples include roadways, storm sewer ponds,
streetscape, etc. Ideally the cost of those improvements will be recovered from the
development
5. Market to qualified developers. The information developed from the steps above will be
used to provide information to developers. Based on this information developers will be
requested to provide development proposals for all or portions of the site.
6. Review/evaluate development proposals. Development proposals will be reviewed and
evaluated on the basis of financial feasibility, compatibility with approved design concepts
and guidelines, developer experience, developer ability to secure financing, developer
design flexibility and ability to work with existing businesses and area residents. During
this phase efforts will be made to identify financing "gaps" and locate potential revenue
sources to fill those gaps. Source may include land write-downs, tax increment, state and
county grants.
7. Developer selections. Based on results of the evaluation, a preliminary selection is made
of one or more developers. During this preliminary development stage further detailed
analysis is made of market, financing and planning issues. A more refined site plan is
prepared and evaluated based on community input and market analysis. The information
from this stage is used to evaluate overall project feasibility.
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8. Preliminary development agreement phase. Projects which appear feasible are
progressed to development agreement negotiations. During this phase timing, design,
financing, land acquisition and a variety of other issues are addressed and resolved in the
form of an agreement between the city and the developer. The agreement requires
developer to secure financing, planning and other regulatory approvals and land
acquisitions.
9. Development agreement phase. After an agreement is executed the developer addresses
and hopefully resolves contingencies including financing, planning and other regulatory
approvals and land acquisitions. After all contingencies are removed the developer may
proceed with development.
10. Additional comments. In larger development areas, such a the Apache Mall area it is
likely that redevelopment will occur in stages over a period of years.
Chapter 22B HOC Heart of the City District.
SECTION:
10-2213-1: Intent and Purpose
10-2213-2: Permitted Uses
10-2213-3: Accessory Uses
10-2213-4: Conditional Uses
10-2213-5: Interim Uses
10-2213-6: Lot Area, Lot Width, and Yard Requirements
10-2213-7: Street Types
10-2213-8 : Building Types
1 0-2213-9: Parking Requirements
10-2213-10: General Provisions
10-2213-11: Administration
10-2213-1: INTENT AND PURPOSE:
The purpose of the "HOC" Heart of the City District is to provide an area for compact, mixed use
development made mutually compatible through a combination of careful planning and urban
design and coordinated public and private investment. The mixture of land uses within the
district is essential to establishing the level of vitality and intensity needed to support retail and
service uses. The placement of building edges and treatment of building, parking, landscaping,
and pedestrian spaces is essential to creating the pedestrian-friendly environment envisioned for
the Heart of the City District. The standards in this ordinance are intended to implement and
effectuate the principles and relationships established in the Burnsville Heart of the City
Framework Plan, which will be carried out through specific standards related to site planning,
signage, architecture, building materials, and landscaping.
(A) The HOC district is divided into two sub-districts HOC-] and HOC-2, as depicted on the
attached map, Figure 1, and on the Official Zoning Map.
10-2213-2: PERMITTED USES: Within any HOC Heart of the City District, no structure or
land may be used, except for one or more of the following uses. The designation
in front of the use indicates which district the use is allowed in: "1" means
allowed in HOC-1 but not in HOC-2, "2" means allowed in HOC-2 but not in
HOC-1, 1, 2" means allowed in both HOC-] and HOC-2:
1,2: Antennas mounted on an existing structure, if integrated architecturally into the design of a
building, not exceeding five (5) feet above the highest point of the structure, as regulated by
Chapter 29 of this Title.
1: Antique or gift shop.
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1,2: Appliance store.
1,2: Art studio, interior decorating studio, photographic studio, or music studio.
1,2: Art and school supply store.
1,2: Bakery goods sales and baking of goods for retail sale on the premises.
1,2: Bank, without drive-through lanes.
1,2: Beauty shop.
1,2: Hotels, motels, inns, and bed-and-breakfast establishments serving transient guests.
1,2: Bicycle sales and repair.
1,2: Book store.
1,2: Camera and photographic supply and processing store.
1: Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen dessert and soft drink shop, without drive-in or drive-
through lanes.
1,2: Clinics for human care.
1: Clothing store.
1: Coffeehouses, coffee shops, cigar bars, wine bars, taverns, microbrewing establishments or
similar gathering places serving food and drink.
1: Commercial zero lot line development, pursuant to Section 10-7-41 of this Title.
1,2: Convenience store.
1,2: Day care nursery.
1,2: Delicatessen.
1,2: Drug store.
1,2: Dry cleaning and laundry pickup stations including incidental pressing and repair.
1,2: Florist.
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1,2: Furniture sales and repair.
1,2: Government buildings where the use conducted is customarily considered to be an office.
1: Grocery store, fruit or vegetable store.
1,2: Hardware store.
1,2: Health clubs.
1,2: Historical buildings, museums, art institutions, and galleries.
1,2: Hobby store.
1,2: Jewelry sales and repair store.
1: Laundromat, self-service.
1,2: Library.
1,2: Locksmith.
1: Meat market but not including processing for a locker.
1,2: Medical and dental clinic or office.
1,2: Multi-family attached residential dwellings, with a minimum net density of eight (8) units
per acre. May include units which are combined living and working space within the unit, if all
units on the same floor of a building are such.
1,2: Music store.
l: Newsstand.
1,2: Office supply and stationery store.
1,2: Offices, both professional and medical.
1,2: Paint, wallpaper sales.
1,2: Photographic studio.
1,2: Post office.
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1,2: Record shop.
1,2: Restaurants, without drive-in or drive-through lanes.
2: Rugs and floor covering sales.
1,2: Schools, academies, colleges universities, libraries.
1,2: Spas.
1,2: Shoe sales and repair shop.
1,2: Small appliance repair shop.
1,2: Sporting goods store.
1: Temporary/Seasonal outdoor sales uses, subject to the provisions of Section 10-19-2-1 of this
Title.
10-22B-3: ACCESSORY USES: Within any HOC Heart of the City District, the following
uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
Any incidental repair or processing necessary to conduct a permitted principal use as long as it
does not occupy more than thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of the principal building.
Buildings temporarily located for purposes of construction on the premises for a period not to
exceed the time necessary to complete construction.
Private garages, off-street parking and loading spaces as regulated by this Title.
Public telephone booths.
Signs regulated by this Title.
Outdoor seating - bus shelter.
Single satellite earth station antenna two (2) meters or less in diameter an single antenna
designed to receive direct broadcast services or multichannel distribution services one (1) meter
or less in diameter and antennas designed to receive television broadcast signals, as regulated in
Chapter 29 of this Title.
Therapeutic Massage Businesses pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 15 of the Burnsville City Code.
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10-2213-4: CONDITIONAL USES: Within any HOC Heart of the City District, no structure
or land may be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit:
(A) Antennas mounted on an existing structure, if integrated architecturally into the design of
a building, exceeding five (5) feet above the highest point of the structure, as regulated
by Chapter 29 of this Title.
(B) Churches and other places of religious assembly, provided that the principal structure and
any accessory structures used for assembly shall be located at least fifty feet (50') from
any lot line adjacent to a residential building. This subsection shall apply even if the
religious use does not occupy the entire structure. For the purposes of this subsection, the
fifty foot (50') setback shall not apply to any property line adjacent to an arterial roadway
or interstate freeway.
(C) Drive-through lanes serving permitted or conditional uses, except for restaurants, for
which drive-through lanes are not allowed in the HOC district, provided that:
1. Drive-through lanes are not permitted in the front yard or within the build-to line.
2. Adequate stacking distance shall be provided, as determined by the City Engineer,
which does not interfere with other driving areas, parking spaces, or sidewalks.
3. Electronic speaker devices, if used, shall not be audible beyond the property being
served and shall not be operated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
4. Screening shall be provided of automobile headlights in the drive-through lane to
windows and doors of adjacent uses. Such screening shall be at least three (3) feet in
height and fully opaque, consisting of a wall, fence, dense vegetation, berm, or grade
change.
5. A bypass lane shall be provided for each drive-through use, allowing cars to leave
the drive-through lane from the stacking area.
6. Within HOC-1 there shall be no more than one (1) drive-through lane serving a
given use.
7. Within HOC-2 there shall be no more than two (2) drive-through lanes serving a
given use.
(D) Essential service structures, such as lift stations, utility meters, power sub-stations.
(E) Exterior light poles, light fixtures, or other light sources over sixteen (16) feet above the
ground, provided that such light source shall be effectively contained within the
development and shall not cause glare or light spillover to any adjacent residential unit.
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(F) Liquor stores.
(G) Multi-family attached residential dwellings, with a minimum net density of eight (8) units
per acre, if purely residential units and combined living and working units are mixed on a
given floor.
(H) Outdoor seating within the public right-of-way or public open space for a permitted or
conditional use, provided that:
1. A sidewalk area at least six-feet (6') wide is maintained free of seating in the area.
2. An outdoor seating plan is prepared and approved by the City Council on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, Community Development Director, Fire
Marshall, and Public Works Director, and on finding that the plan will not compromise
public health, safety, or welfare. The plan may also include seasonal temporary
landscaping and features such as planter boxes, hanging baskets, low partitions, roped off
areas, and other approved elements.
(1) Projecting signs over the public right-of-way or public open space for a permitted or
conditional use, provided that:
1. The sign is approved by the City Council on the recommendation of the City staff,
and on finding that the sign placement will not compromise public health, safety, or
welfare.
2. The sign shall meet all other provisions for signs under this section.
(J) Theaters, convention halls.
(K) Expansion of non-conforming uses. Non-conforming buildings and sites can be
maintained. Non-conforming buildings and sites that are damaged up to 50% of their
assessed value may be re-built. Non-conforming buildings and sites may be expanded up
to 10% (ten percent) of their floor area or assessed value, provided that this expansion is
consistent with the zoning that existed prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
Expansion of non-conforming uses by more than 10% (ten percent) of their floor area or
assessed value is not allowed, unless such expansion brings the entire site into
compliance with the standards and design guidelines contained in this chapter.
10-22B-5: TEMPORARY SEASONAL USES: Within any HOC Heart of the City District,
the following uses may be allowed by Temporary Seasonal Permit, as regulated by
Section 10-19-2-1 of the City Code:
Farmers markets.
Street vendors.
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10-2213-6: LOT AREA, LOT WIDTH, AND YARD REQUIREMENTS
HOC-1 HOC-2
(A) Setback - Principal Structure
Front Yard: Build-to Line (see below) Build-to Line (see below)
Side Yard/Interior: 0 feet minimum 10 feet minimum
Side Yard/Corner: same as Front 20 feet minimum
Rear Yard: 20 feet minimum 20 feet minimum
(B) Setback - Accessory Structure
Front Yard: Build-to Line (see below) Build-to Line (see below)
Side Yard: 0 feet minimum 10 feet minimum
Side Yard (Street): same as Front 20 feet minimum
Rear Yard: 5 feet minimum 10 feet minimum
(C) Setback - Parking
Front Yard: Build-to Line (see below) Build-to Line (see below)
Side Yard: 0 feet minimum 10 feet minimum
Side Yard (Street): same as Front same as Front
Rear Yard: 5 feet minimum 10 feet minimum
(D) Front Yard Build-To Line Established. In the HOC District in the front yard, a build-to
line is established which provides a minimum and maximum front setback for buildings
and other structures, from the right-of-way or property line. For parking, the minimum
setback applies, but not the maximum. There are three build-to line conditions, Classes
10, 15, and 20, the standards for which are described below. The location of these build-
to line conditions on various streets within the Heart of the City is illustrated on the
attached Street Types Map.
1. Build-to Line, Class 10. The minimum setback shall be ten (10) feet and the
maximum shall be fifteen (15) feet from the right-of-way or property line, for all
properties on streets identified as having a Class 10 Build-to Line, except Nicollet
Avenue, where the minimum setback shall be eleven (1 l) feet.
2. Build-to Line, Class 15. The minimum setback shall be fifteen (15) feet and the
maximum shall be twenty (20) feet from the right-of-way or property line, for all
properties on streets identified as having a Class 15 Build-to Line.
3. Build-to Line, Class 20. The minimum setback shall be twenty (20) feet and the
maximum shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the right-of-way or property line, for all
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properties on streets identified as having a Class 20 Build-to Line, except Burnsville
Parkway, where the minimum setback shall be twenty-one (21) feet.
4. In the HOC-] District at least 65% (sixty-five percent) of the street frontage of any lot
shall be occupied by building facades meeting the build-to line. Other portions of a
building beyond the 65% may be setback farther than required by the build-to line.
5. In the HOC-2 District at least 40% (forty percent) of the street frontage of any lot shall
be occupied by building facades meeting the build-to line. Other portions of a building
beyond the 40% may be setback farther than required by the build-to line.
6. The length of the building facade shall be measured as the maximum width of the
building projected to the front lot line on lines perpendicular to the front lot line.
7. On lots with more than one street frontage, the build-to line shall apply on each side
fronting a street.
8. At least the first and second floor must meet the Build-to Line. Arcades and Terracing
are encouraged.
9. The build-to line may be met either with an enclosed building or an arcade constructed
with a permanent roof of the same materials as the remainder of the building.
10. At a minimum, the first fifty (50) feet of the lot frontage on either side of a street
intersection must be occupied by buildings meeting the build-to line. Parking or other
open space open to the sky are not allowed within this first fifty feet (see Figure 13 at the
end of this Chapter)).
(E) Screening of Parking Areas. Wherever a surface parking area faces a street frontage, such
frontage shall be screened with a decorative wall, railing, hedge, or a combination of
these elements, to a minimum height of three (3) feet and a maximum height of four and
one half(4-1/2) feet above the level of the parking lot, at the build-to line.
(F) Parking Structures. A new parking structure shall maintain a setback equal to the
setbacks required in this section for other structures, except that where such parking
structure is adjacent to other parking in a side or rear yard condition, the parking structure
may have a zero setback. Where a new parking structure is adjacent to an existing use in a
side or rear yard condition, the parking structure must maintain at least a ten (10) foot
setback.
(G) Drive-Through Lanes. Drive-through or drive-in lanes are not allowed within the build-
to line or in front of any building; they must be located to the side or rear of a building.
This does not pertain to driveways.
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(H) Lot Area: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum
(I) Lot Width: 25 ft. for residential townhomes, 50 ft. for all other uses.
(J) Lot Depth: 120 ft.
(K) Building Height: Building height is defined as the vertical distance from the average
elevation of the adjoining ground level or the established grade, whichever is lower, to:
1. the top of the cornice of a flat roof,
2. the deck line of a mansard roof,
3. a point directly above the highest wall of a shed roof,
4. the uppermost point of a round or other arch-type roof,
5. the mean distance from the eave line to the peak of the highest gable on a pitched or
hip roof.
(L) Height Limit: In the Heart of the City District the minimum and maximum building
height shall be governed by the building types described below and identified on the
attached drawings.
10-2213-7: STREET TYPES:
Within the Heart of the City District there are established certain Street Types for the purpose of
regulating building types, land uses, and setbacks. These Street Types are illustrated on the
attached map, Figure 2; the attached drawings, Figures 3 through 12; and in the Heart of the City
Framework Plan. Street Types are established as described below:
(A) Nicollet Avenue: All of Nicollet Avenue within the Heart of the City District. See
Figure 3 for associated Building Types.
(B) Two-Way with Angled Parking: All those streets so designated on the attached map,
Figure 2. See also Figure 4 for associated Building Types.
(C) Two-Way with Parallel Parking: All those streets so designated on the attached map,
Figure 2. See also Figure 5 for associated Building Types.
(D) Burnsville Parkway: All of Burnsville Parkway within the Heart of the City District.
There are different standards established for those portions of Burnsville Parkway within
HOC-1 and HOC-2, and for that portion east of Nicollet Avenue. See Figures 6 and 7 for
associated Building Types.
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(E) Travelers Trail: All of Travelers Trail within the Heart of the City District. There are
different standards established for those portions of Travelers Trail east of Nicollet
Avenue, west of Nicollet Avenue and east of Pillsbury Avenue, and west of Pillsbury
Avenue. See Figures 8 and 9 for associated Building Types.
(F) Gateway Boulevard: All of Gateway Boulevard within the Heart of the City District. See
Figures 10 and 11 for associated Building Types.
10-2213-8 : BUILDING TYPES:
Within the Heart of the City District, no building shall be constructed and occupied except for
the following types, described below, and depicted on the attached drawings, Figures 3 through
12:
(A) Building Type A, Mixed Use. Type A buildings may include retail, office, or residential
uses on the first floor and on upper floors. Parking may be included on a level below
ground. Type A buildings may have a flat or pitched roof. Minimum height shall be
twenty-five (25) feet and the maximum height shall be fifty (50) feet.
(B) Building Type B, Apartments or Condominiums. Type B buildings shall include
residential, office, or retail uses on the first floor, and residential apartments or
condominiums on upper floors. Parking may be included on a level below ground. Type
B buildings may have a flat or pitched roof. Minimum height shall be thirty (30) feet and
the maximum height shall be fifty (50) feet.
(C) Building Type C, Townhomes. Type C buildings shall be residential townhomes on all
floors, except that a portion of the first floor not fronting a street or public open space
may include parking. Type C buildings shall have a pitched roof. Maximum height
shall be thirty-five (35) feet. Maximum depth of buildings perpendicular to a street shall
be forty (40) feet. Minimum width of lots shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
(D) Building Type (D), Office/Retail. Type (D) buildings shall include office or retail uses on
the first floor, and office uses on upper floors. Parking may be included on two levels
below ground. Type (D) buildings may have a flat or pitched roof. Minimum height
shall be thirty (30) feet. For areas in HOC-2 north of Burnsville Parkway, there is no
maximum height requirement. For areas south of Burnsville Parkway in HOC-2, the
maximum height shall be fifty (50) feet.
(E) Residential Uses on First Floor. Whenever residential uses are included on the first floor
of a building of any type, the first floor elevation shall be a minimum of two feet six
inches (2'-6") above the sidewalk elevation immediately adjacent to the front of the
residential unit. This standard may be modified with a variance in unique or hardship
situations if the intent is preserved. In addition, each first-floor unit must have an
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individual private entrance at street level. All such residential units must meet ADA and
other applicable access requirements.
10-2213-9: PARKING REQUIREMENTS:
(A) Off-street parking shall be provided as indicated for each block or building in the
Burnsville Heart of the City Framework Plan, both surface parking and under the
building, at a projected overall future ratio of four spaces per thousand square feet of
development. The total parking requirement assumes some publicly provided parking,
either on-street or in parking structures. In the event some or all of this on-street parking
is not available at the time of development, off-street parking shall be provided as
required under Section 10-7-26 of this Title, unless the applicant can demonstrate that
shared or reduced parking can be achieved, in which case an appropriate reduction in the
total number of off-street parking spaces may be allowed. Parking ratios for restaurants
and some other uses are higher than retail or office uses and this shall be taken into
account when calculating parking.
(B) Parking for residential units in HOC shall be provided on site, and shall be calculated as
required under Section 10-7-26 of this Title. These residential parking spaces shall be
specifically reserved for the use of residents and visitors only, separate from any
commercial, office, or other uses on site or nearby, and shall not be counted as part of any
shared parking or joint parking arrangement.
(C) If present, on-street parking directly in front a given building or lot shall count toward
fulfilling the total parking requirement.
(D) On-grade parking is prohibited in the front yard directly in front of a building. Parking
shall be provided to the side or rear of buildings in mid-block areas. Where parking
fronts a public street the maximum parking lot width shall be sixty-five (65) feet
measured at the lot frontage (see Figure 13 attached at the end of this Chapter). Parking
in driveways at the rear of townhomes may be counted towards the requirements of this
ordinance if it does not interfere with other traffic movement.
(E) Parking shall be prohibited within fifty (50) feet of the intersection of any public streets
within the Heart of the City District (see Figure 13 attached at the end of this Chapter).
10-2213-10: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
(A) Building Design and Materials:
1. All buildings shall be designed to accomplish the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan and the Heart of the City Framework Plan. Building materials shall
be attractive in appearance, durable with a permanent finish, and of a quality that is
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consistent with the standards and intent of the Framework Plan. Where appropriate,
buildings shall carry over materials and colors of adjacent buildings, with the exception
of prohibited materials.
2. All buildings shall include the following four elements:
a. accent materials, which shall be wrapped around walls that are visible from a
public street or open space;
b. buildings containing office and retail uses shall maintain 40% minimum
window coverage on each first floor front that faces a street or public open space;
c. complimentary major material colors;
d. a combination of vertical and horizontal pattern designs in the building facade.
3. Any exterior building wall adjacent to or visible from a public street, public open
space, or abutting property may not exceed sixty (60) feet in length without significant
visual relief consisting of one or more of the following:
a. the facade shall be divided architecturally by means of significantly different
materials or textures, or
b. horizontal offsets of at least four (4) feet in depth, or
c. vertical offsets in the roof line of at least four(4) feet,
d. fenestration at the first floor level which is recessed horizontally at least one
(1) foot into the facade, or
4. Exterior building materials shall be classified either primary, secondary, or accent
materials. Primary materials shall cover at least sixty percent (60%) of the facade of a
building. Secondary materials may cover no more than thirty percent (30%) of the
facade. Accent materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices, and
other minor elements, and may cover no more than ten percent (10%) of the facade.
Allowable materials are as follows:
a. Primary exterior building materials may be brick, stone, or glass. Bronze-
tinted or mirror glass are prohibited as exterior materials in HOC-1, but allowed
in HOC-2.
b. Secondary exterior building materials may be decorative block or integrally-
colored stucco.
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c. synthetic stucco may be permitted as a secondary material on upper floors only.
d. Accent materials may be wood or metal if appropriately integrated into the
overall building design and not situated in areas which will be subject to physical
or environmental damage.
e. All primary and secondary materials shall be integrally colored.
5. Decorative block shall be colored only by means of a pigment integral to the block
material, not applied to the surface.
6. Sheet metal, corrugated metal, asbestos, iron, shakes, plain flat concrete block
(whether painted or integrally colored or not) are not acceptable as exterior wall materials
on buildings within the Heart of the City District.
7. All mechanical equipment, whether roof-mounted or ground-mounted, shall be
completely screened from the ground-level view of adjacent properties and public streets,
or designed to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal building.
8. All exterior trash enclosures or other accessory structures shall be constructed of
the same materials and colors as the principal building.
9. Consistent interior window treatments are required for windows which are visible
from a public street or open space in offices and multiple residential complexes.
10. All buildings containing non-residential uses on the ground floor shall meet the
following standards:
a. The building shall have entrances to a street or public open space spaced no
more than sixty (60) feet apart.
b. Entrances shall be oriented conveniently to the street frontage and to on-street
and off-street parking serving the use.
(B) Trash Handling: All trash, recyclable materials, and equipment for handling them,
including compactors, shall be totally screened from eye level view from public streets
and adjacent properties, whether in the front, side or rear, either by being stored within
the principal structure, totally screened from view by the principal building, or stored
within an accessory structure enclosed by a roof and readily served through swinging
doors or an overhead door on tracks.
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(C) Loading docks: Loading docks shall be not located in the front yard and shall be
completely screened from eye-level view of public streets and public open spaces, by
means of landscaping which is at least 80% opaque within two years, or by a screen wall
of the same materials and colors as the principal building.
(D) Landscaping:
1. All land area not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks, or other
hard surface shall be sodded or mulched and landscaped with approved ground cover,
flowers, shrubbery and trees.
2. At least ten percent (10%) of the total land area within the perimeter of private
parking and driveway areas shall be landscaped. Landscaped areas provided within the
build-to line may be credited toward this 10% landscaping requirement on a square-foot-
for-square-foot basis, for up to half of the 10% requirement, or 5%.
3. Parking lot landscaped islands shall be a minimum of one hundred fifty (150)
square feet in area and include at least one overstory or evergreen tree meeting the
requirements of this ordinance.
4. Where parking abuts the site perimeter there shall be provided at least one
overstory tree per twenty-five (25) feet of site perimeter.
5. At least one overstory tree shall be provided for every five hundred (500) square
feet of landscaped area on the entire site.
6. The landscape plan shall include a full complement of overstory, ornamental and
evergreen trees, shrubbery, and ground covers which are hardy and appropriate for the
locations in which they are planted, and which provide year-round color and interest.
7. a. The following trees may not be used to satisfy the landscaping requirement of
this section:
Acer negundo Box Elder
Acer saccharinum Silver Maple
Catalpa speciosa Northern Catalpa
Elaegnus Russian Olive
Ginkgo Biloba F. Ginkgo (female prohibited, male permitted)
Morus alba Mulberry
Populus deltoides Cottonwood
Populus species Poplars
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b. The following trees may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirement of this
section, but only in areas that are reasonably protected from winter wind
conditions:
Picea pungens 'glauca' Colorado Blue Spruce
Pinus alba White Pine
Pinus resinosa Red Pine
c. The following trees may be used to satisfy the landscaping requirement of this
section, but only in areas that are not on, or immediately adjacent to, a public
street boulevard:
Tilia cordata Little Leaf Linden
Fraxinus mandshurica
'mancana' Mancana Ash
(E) Signage:
1. All signs erected on any building or land within the Heart of the City District must
comply with the standards of this section and Sections 10-30-1, 10-30-2, and 10-30-3 of
this Title.
2. Wall signs:
a. Wall signage is allowed on buildings in the Heart of the City District
within a horizontal band no more than three feet (3') in height, at least ten feet
(10') and no more than fifteen (15') above the ground.
b. Wall signage may be either:
(1) Attached: flat and parallel to the surface of the building and
projecting no more than one (1) foot from it, or
(2) Projecting: perpendicular to the surface of the building and no more
than one (I) foot in thickness.
C. Attached wall signage shall consist of individual letters or script logos
mounted on the building.
d. Projecting signs may project no more than four(4) feet from the front edge
of the building and be no more than twelve (12 ) square feet in area.
e. Projecting signs may not extend over a public right-of-way or public
property unless by conditional use permit.
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f. Projecting signs may not extend over a designated parking space or
loading area.
g. Box signs or cabinet signs, whether on a wall, projecting or on canopies,
are prohibited, except for logo signs as approved as part of the overall signage
plan.
h. Signs on canopies are allowed only if they are on a surface perpendicular
to the ground and if all other requirements of this section as to area and location
are adhered to.
i. Allowable area of wall signs is one and one half(1-1/2) square feet of
signage per lineal foot of building frontage on a public street, public open space,
or private parking area. Each wall shall be calculated individually and sign area
may not be transferred to another side of the building. In calculating the total
allowable area of wall signage, only one side of a two-sided projecting sign shall
be counted.
3. Freestanding signs are prohibited in the HOC-1 District, except directional signs
at driveways and within parking areas, if no more than five (5) feet in height and
no more than six (6) square feet in area. Directional signs must be setback at least
two (2) feet from right-of-way, lot lines, and parking spaces.
4. Freestanding signs are allowed in the HOC-2 District according to the provisions
of Section 10-30 of this Title using the standards for the B-1 District.
(F) Lighting:
1. All exterior lighting in the Heart of the City District shall be downcast cutoff type
fixtures, and shall follow the styles and types identified in the Framework Manual. No
light source may be more than sixteen (16 ) feet above the ground, except by conditional
use permit for buildings more than twenty (20) feet in height.
2. The applicant shall provide a photometric lighting diagram prepared by a qualified
professional showing light levels, in footcandles, from all exterior artificial lighting for
all points on and within ten (10) feet of the site.
3. Lighting levels in exterior parking areas shall average one half(1/2) foot candle,
with a minimum of one tenth (I/10) footcandle in all locations.
4. Lighting levels in interior parking areas shall average two (2) foot candles, with a
minimum of one half(1/2) footcandle in all locations.
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5. Lighting levels shall not exceed one half(1/2) footcandle at the abutting property
line or right-of-way line, and no direct glare from lighting on site shall extend onto the
public street, public open space or neighboring properties.
10-2213-11: ADMINISTRATION:
(A) Heart of the City Design Review. A Design Review Committee is established for the
Heart of the City which shall consist of three to five members appointed by, and serving
at the pleasure of, the City Council. The City Council shall appoint one member to serve
as Chairperson to call and facilitate the meetings of the Committee.
(B) All applications for development projects in the HOC-1 or HOC-2 districts must first be
submitted to the Design Review Committee, who shall determine conformance of the
proposed developments with the intent and requirements of this chapter. The Committee
shall also review and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and City
Council regarding land use and zoning applications in HOC-1 or HOC-2 for those
applications that are required under this Title to have such review by the Planning
Commission or City Council.
(C) An applicant may appeal a decision of the Heart of the City Design Review Committee
pursuant to Section 10-5-8 of this Title, in the same manner as an appeal from an action
of the Development Review Committee.
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Part I. INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-1
A. Mission Statement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-1
B. Heart of the City District Area ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-1
C. Relationship with the Burnsville Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance -------------------------------------1-1
D. Project Approach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-2
E . Heart of the City Steering Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-3
F . Design Process-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-3
G. How to Use This Design Framework Manual ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-4
Part 11. BACKGROUND ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I-
Exlsting Co tahs----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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B. 155'eftWent Patterns-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
C. Mdrket k4ehmuqb Analysis----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 1
VisualPreference ac4y ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -1
E . Design Objectives---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11-19
F . Guiding Design P r i n c i p i e s----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11-21
Pa rt Ill. MASTER FRAMEWORK P LAN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 111-1
A. Purpose--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------111-1
B. Key Concepts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------111-1
C. Character Districts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------111-3
D. Town Center Framework Plan -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------111-5
PARTIV. STREET TYPES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-1
A. Gateways & Parkways ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-3
B. Commercial Streets: Two-Way Angled Parking---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-4
C. Local & Residential Streets: Two-Way with Parallel Parking---------------------------------------------------------------- IV-6
D. N(collet Avenue ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-7
E . Streetscape Design Elements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-8
PART V. BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------V-1
A. Design Objectives-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------V-1
Heart. of - Design Framework Table of Contents
PART VI. STO RMWATE R DESIGN--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------V1.I
A. Detention Ponds and Marshes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-1
B. infiltration-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------V I-2
C. Bloflltration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-3
D. Multifunctional Systems---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-4
E . Site Planning Principles---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-5
PARTVII. IMPLEMENTATION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VII-1
A. Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VII-1
B. Design Review---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VII-1
Heart of the City - Design Framework Table of Contents iv
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1 -1 . Location Map --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
11-1 . Road Classification--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 11-2
11-2. Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------- 11-3
II-3. Existing Buildings: Conditions & Uses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ II-5
11-4. Context Map: Cultural Connections------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-6
11-5. Land Use Plan---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-7
11-6. Redevelopment Recommendations----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11-20
111-1 . Framework Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 111-2
111-2. Zoning Map ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 111-3
111-3. Nicollet Commons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111-4
111-4. Town Center Core Framework Plan------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111-5
111-5. Nicollet Avenue: Existing Cross Section ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 111-6
111-6. Nicollet Avenue: Proposed Cross Section------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- 111-6
111-7. Nicollet Avenue: Longitudinal Section ,-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111-6
111-8. Existing View on Nicollet Avenue ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III-7
111-9. Proposed View North on Nicollet Avenue --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 111-7
IV-1 . Street Types ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV-2
IV-2. Com m ercia I Streets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV-4
IV-3. Local & Residential Streets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV-6
IV-4. N I c o I l et Avenue------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV-7
V-1 . M Ixe d-Use Building Components ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ V-2
V-2. Conventional D eve I o p m e n t Model -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V-3
V-3. Traditional Development M o d e I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V-3
V-4. Residential Building Components--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V-22
VI-1 . G r a ve I Trench---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-2
VI-2. Street Infiltration Trench ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-2
VI-3. Pervious Paving-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-2
VI-4. Ve g eta to d Swale ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-3
VI-5. BIo rate n t i o n Parking Median ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- V I-3
VI-6. Bloretention Swale with Level Spreader and Grass Filter Strip - Plan -----------------------------------------------------VI-4
VI-7. Bloretentlon Swale with Level Spreader and Grass Filter Strip - Section ------------------------------------------------VI-4
VI-8. B I o rete nt i o n Swale - Section ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VI-4
VI-9. Eco-Roof-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI--5
VI-1 0. Wetland Runnel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VI-5
Heart of Design Framework Table of •
1. INTRODUCTION
"The Heart of the City initiative is both a process and a A. MISSION STATEMENT
place, It is a process of citizens taking the Initiative to The mission of the "Heart of the City" of Burnsville is to create on attractive, vibrant, pedestrian-
revitalize their community and it is a geographic loca- friendly neighborhood setting in which residents and visitors ... can enjoy, with their families and
tion in the heart of the City of Burnsville. friends, a combination of the natural beauty and economically viable local businesses that, together
with the Burnsville citizens, originate a true sense of community and partnership.
First, the process. The Heart of the City initiative grew
out of the Partnerships for Tomorrow visioning process B. HEART OF THE CITY DISTRICT AREA
and residents survey several years ago, which identi- The Heart of the City(HOC)district, illustrated in Figure 1-1, is bounded by 1-35W to the west,the existing
fied the fact that Burnsville, like most suburban com- residential uses to the south of Burnsville Parkway, Eagle Ridge Drive to the east, and TH 13 to the north.
munities, lacked a sense of community. It didn't have
a central area—a main street with a pleasing atmo-
sphere where people and families could get together C. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE BURNSVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
to commune, recreate, shop, and visit, and relax, ZONING ORDINANCE
In the spring of 1995, residents and business owners The Heart of the City district is described as a Special Area Redevelopment Plan in the City's 1999
located along the Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Av- Comprehensive Plan Update. A new City Center Mixed Use District was created for the HOC, which
enue got together to begin the process to identify establishes the City's official land use policies for the area. A new zoning district, the Heart of the City
ways to revitalize the neighborhood and create a fo- (HOC)district,which applies specifically to the Heart of the City,was adopted as an amendment to the
cal point or gathering place in the city. After three Zoning Ordinance in August of 1999.
years of dedicated planning and work by these com-
munity volunteers,an investment of over$1.8 million in This Design Framework is incorporated by reference into the HOC zoning district.Along with this district
streetscape improvements has resulted in commit- and the City's redevelopment activities,this framework implements the Heart of the City plan. By provid-
ments of over$17 million dollars by property owners to ing specific design standards which correspond with the HOC Zoning District, all future development
build or upgrade buildings." phases will be consistent with the community's vision for the Heart of the City.
Wayne Huelskoetter, Chair, Heart of the City Steering '
Committee
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Heart of - City - Design • ework Introduction
D. PROJECT APPROACH
Through the Heart of the City plan, Burnsville will develop a community center that strategically responds to regional smart growth and livable community issues,An
abridged summary of the planning process conducted by the City follows.
• Community Involvement
A successful redevelopment plan responds to the objectives and vision established by the stakeholders. Burnsville citizens have been involved in the
Heart of the City design process by serving on the Task Force, and/or by participating in the visual preference survey, interviews, open houses, and
other public meetings.
• Previous Visioning and Planning Exercises
The Heart of the City design process reaffirms and builds upon the planning foundation established through the Burnsville 2000 visioning program,the
Comprehensive Plan, Partnerships for Tomorrow, and recent improvement projects for the Burnsville Parkway bridge and the Burnsville Parkway and
NlcolletAvenue streetscapes.
• Design Principles Defined
Proven traditional town planning principles reinforce the Heart of the City vision and have guided the framework plan's development.
• Real Market Conditions
As with any redevelopment project,the Heart of the City plan must be driven in part by market conditions for commercial,office,and residential uses.
Maxfield Research has completed a market research study for the Heart of the City district, which is reflected in the physical plan,
• Illustrative Framework Plan
A design framework plan provides the overall vision for the Heart of the City, guides both public and private investment decisions, and illustrates the
intent of the design principles.
• Implementation Strategies
The new Heart of the City Zoning District Ordinance contains standards that effectuate the principles and relationships established in this Framework
Plan.
Heart' of the City - Design Framework Introduction 1- 2
E. HEART OF THE CITY STEERING COMMITTEE
The Heart of the City initiative is comprised of a number of committees responsible for specific areas of interest. A Steering Committee coordinates each
subcommittee's activities, establishes priorities,and manages the process.The Heart of the City Special District Committee, a subcommittee of the Heart of the
City Steering Committee, has supervised the district's planning and design process, In addition to the chair and co-chair of the various committees,the Steering
Committee consists of the City Council, Planning Commission, City Staff,the Chamber of Commerce, residential and commercial property owners, as well as
the education and faith communities,
F DESIGN PROCESS
The following steps were undertaken for this project;
• An analysis of existing site and market conditions;
• A visual preference survey workshop to establish image and character preferences for architecture, signs and streetscapes;
• Preparation of town planning and design principles;
• Preparation of an illustrative framework plan;
• Organization of a Developers'Forum to gain insight and suggestions from the development community;
• Development of the HOC zoning district to support the design principles;
• Preparation of a development cost proforma; and
• Creation of this Design Framework Manual
Heart' of - Design • ewe ework Introduction
G. HOW TO USE THIS DESIGN FRAMEWORK MANUAL
As a supplement to the HOC zoning ordinance, this framework serves as a "kit of parts" for evaluating
development proposals so that each architectural and streetscape project contributes to a positive im-
age for the district. Illustrations and photos are provided to communicate the intent and character of the
principles,guidelines,and standards.
PRIVATE SECTOR PUBLIC SECTOR
• This manual provides supplemental informa- 0 City departments should refer to the objectives
tion to the Zoning Ordinance.As the first step in this manual to coordinate, design, and bud-
to any project,developers should refer to this get for capital improvements.
manual in order to understand Burnsville's over-
all goals and to determine how their property • The planning,engineering,and inspections Be-
fits into the context of the Heart of the City partments should refer to the guidelines when
district, reviewing individual development proposals.
Each proposed development or renovation
• Developers should refer to the Streetscape Hi- should reinforce the principles and comply with
erarchy Plan in order to understand commu- the guidelines.
nity expectations for site and streetscape treat-
ments. The prototypical designs illustrated in this manual
will guide the selection of specific streetscape
• Developers should refer to the building, site elements such as street lamps, benches, pav-
and stormwater design guidelines to under- ing, parking lot buffers, signs, and other furnish-
stand the minimum standards for quality ex- ings.
pected by the City.
• The guidelines for parking lot edge treatments
and landscaping should serve as a reference
during the site design phase of a project. De-
velopers should discuss options for their par-
ticular site with City Staff to determine if
streetscape, parking,and the parking lot edge
treatments will be constructed as part of the
site redevelopment or in a larger public im-
provement project.
Heart of - Design Framework • • •
The manual is divided into six sections: '
Part 11: Background
The Background section describes the Heart of the City's existing conditions, provides a summary
of the Maxfield Research market study, and outlines the findings from the Visual Preference Survey
and background studies.
Part 111: Master Framework Plan
The Master Framework Plan provides an overall vision of the Heart of the City and illustrates the
Intent of the design principles and objectives.
Part IV: Streets Types
The Street Types section describes the character of each of the street types and the recom-
mended design elements and types of street furniture,
Part V: Building Design Guidelines
This chapter illustrates design guidelines for architecture, site design, signs, and other elements.
Part VI: Stormwater Design Guidelines
The Stormwater Design Guidelines section illustrates a variety of innovative techniques for manag-
ing stormwater,
Part VII: Implementation
The Implementation section discusses the role of an advisory Design Review Committee.
Heart of - Design • • • • •
E. DESIGN OBJECTIVES
The objectives described below were evolved through the site analysis,community input and results of the Visual Preference Survey.The objectives provide the
basis for the design of the Heart of the City redevelopment district(see Figure II-6).
Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Avenue Gateways
• Burnsville Parkway and Nlcollet Avenue streetscape improvements will soon be completed, reinforcing these corridors as parkways and gateways to the
Heart of the City. Future buildings should be placed up to the street to shape these gateway corridors.
• Reinforce a connection to the MVTA transit station north of Highway 13 through infill development and streetscape improvements.
1-35W Bridge Improvements
• Define the HOC district's west entry by integrating improvements to the 1-35W bridge with the Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Avenue streetscapes.
Intersection of Nlcollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway
• Through the use of landmark architecture and streetscape treatments,define the Nicollet Avenue/Burnsville Parkway intersection as the primary crossroads
and entry to the Heart of the City Town Center.
Skyline and Bluff View
• Frame views to the Minneapolis skyline with building massing along the north/south streets,
Freeway Edge
• Define the edge of the HOC District, as viewed from the freeway, through building massing and landscaping.
Street Pattern
• Augment the established street network by creating a 300-foot street grid and by defining a hierarchy of streetscape treatments,
Nicollet Avenue
• Reinforce the segment between Burnsville Parkway and Highway 13 as the Town Center Core.
• Express Nicollet Avenue's elevational change through building massing and architectural treatments.
• Reinforce the connection between the HOC District and Civic and Residential uses to the south through streetscape treatments and appropriate land
uses.
Pedestrian District
• Within a 5-to 10-minute walk of the Heart of the City district, intensify the development pattern to create a pedestrian-friendly, compact, mixed-use center
of activity.
Heart of - Design Framework : Background
4 -
HEART OF THE CITY
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Street Grid and flierareliv ' Define as Primary Gatewav RECOMMENDATIONS-
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InfilI to Create a Compact Hierarchy of Street Patterns. .'
Mired Use Center of Activity. Low Point Ele ptt50� t M �/ Vacvnt Sites
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and Aesthetic Needs of a Pedestrian-Oriented Town Center
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Ill. � MASTER FRAMEWORK PLAN
A. PURPOSE B. KEY CONCEPTS
The Master Framework Plan describes the overall Th
vision for the Heart of the City, provides a founda- e framework plan's development is based on the principles and objectives stated in previous chapters and
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tion for both public and private decision making, ncludes the following key concepts;
and illustrates the intent of the design principles, A Distinctive, Compact, Mixed-Use Center of Activity
guidelines, standards and objectives (see Figure
III-1). A traditional compact development pattern, extended to all areas of the Heart of the City District within a
10-minute walk to the crossroads of Nicollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway, will create a vital, pedestrian-
The Town Center Framework(Figure III-4) illustrates friendly, mixed use center of activity,
the intent of the design guidelines for the area
that will have the highest concentration of mixed Build-To Lines
uses and public improvements. New buildings will be placed at the sidewalk or right-of-way line. Parking lots will be placed in side and rear
yards.
Street Hierarchy
A hierarchy of streets will emphasize and respond to the different street functions within the Heart of the City
District.A grid system, providing a more interconnected system of pedestrian linkages and consisting of 300-
foot blocks, a size conducive to small-scale development, will be integrated into the existing street pattern.
A brief description of the street types follows.
1 . Gateways and Parkways
Tree-lined boulevards will shape Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Avenue. Buildings will be positioned up to
the street to create distinctive gateways to the Heart of the City.
2. Commercial Streets: Two-Way with Angled Parking
Located within the core around Nicollet Commons, commercial streets will serve the local businesses
and parks, Angled parking maximizes the number of on-street spaces and provides a traffic calming
measure as well.
3. Local and Residential Streets: Two-Way with Parallel Parking
Local and residential streets serve the surrounding neighborhoods and provide connections to the Town
Center core.
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C. CHARACTER DISTRICTS
The Heart of the City district is composed of two -r-
distinct areas possessing different land uses, build '` a Burnsville
Heart of the City
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Nicollet Avenue: Main Street 40-75' Setback .101;; 100'R.O.W. 40-75' Setback
The segment of Nicollet Avenue between Burnsville
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the Town Center. Retail,office,and residential uses
will concentrate along the street and around
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Pedestrian Environment
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fostered by reducing the perceived width of the
street and thus automobile speed,and by provid-
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seating,and other streetscape furnishings(see Fig- 10, 100'R.O.W. 7'
ures III-5 and III-6).
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reinforce the connection between the HOC dis
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Town Center Development F. Multi-Family Residential N, Mixed Use/Residential
Summary 3 Floors First Floor: Retail/Office 24,000 sf
Units: 160 Floors 2&3: Residential 56 Units
The Town Center Plan Illustrates the projected
amount of office, retail, and hospitality develop- Interior Parking: 160 Spaces Interior Parking: 84 Spaces
ment.As stated in Maxfield Research's market study,
the buildings reflect the design principles and rein- G. Mixed Use O. Recall/Office
force the Heart of the City vision and design ob- 1 st Floor Retail: 17,550 sf 2 Floors 18,000 sf
jectives.A summary of potential development for 2 Floors Office: 35,100 sf
the Town Center core through 2010 follows. Interior Parking: 30 Spaces
Interior Parking: 56 Spaces
Building/Use P. Mixed Use
A. Mixed Use H. Mixed Use 1 st Floor Retail: 19,000 sf
1 st Floor Retail: 23,000 sf 1 st Floor Retail: 17,550 sf 2 Floors Residential: 83 Units
2 Floors Office: 31,000 sf 2 Floors Residential: 40 Units
Interior Parking: 103 Spaces
Interior Parking: 75 Spaces Interior Parking: 56 Spaces
B. Mixed Use I. Mixed Use Southeast Surface Parking: 185 Spaces
1 st Floor Retail: 17,550 sf 1 st Floor Retail: 22,800 sf (Serves buildings N,O, &P)
2 Floors Office: 35,100 sf 2 Floors Residential: 58 Units
Interior Parking: 56 Spaces Interior Parking: 75 Spaces
C. Mixed Use J. Hotel: 50 Rooms
1 st Floor Retail: 14,000 sf
2 Floors Office: 28,000 sf K. Retail: 10,500 sf
Parking: 50 Spaces
Interior Parking: 42 Spaces
L. Mixed Use
D. Mixed Use 1 st Floor Retail: 24,500 sf
3 Floors Office: 36,000 sf 2 Floors Residential: 60 Units
Interior Parking: 40 Spaces Interior Parking: 85 Spaces
M. Multi-Family Residential
E. Institutional/Theater 33,000 sf/floor 3 Floors
Units: 42
Interior Parking: 120 Spaces
Interior Parking: 42 Spaces
Heart.of the City - Design Framework Master Framework Plan 111- 8
Dakota County HRA Property HRA Summary HOC TOWN CENTER:
Proposed Buildings Site Area 13,8 ac TOTAL SITE SUMMARY
R.O.W. 2.5 ac
The Dakota County HRA owns a significant amount Total 16.3 ac Site Area 28.9 ac
of land within the HOC district, most of it vacant. (Does not include east row) R.O.W. 11.2 ac
The HRA developed a concept plan, consisting of Total 40.1 ac
mixed use commercial and residential uses,for its Residential
vacant parcels.A summary of the proposed de- Condominiums 96 Residential
velopment is provided below. Townhomes 120 Condominiums 595
Existing seniors condominiums 126 Townhomes 120
Parcel A Total units 342 Total units 715
1.9 Acres
Commercial 6,000 sf Commercial 6,000 sf Existing Senior Condominiums 126
Condominium 48 Units
Retail: 196,450 sf
Parcel B
1.9 Acres Office: 165,200 sf
Commercial 10,000 sf
Townhomes 10 Units
Condominiums 48 Units Parking Need:
411,000 gfa + 1 .5/unit = 2,169 Spaces
Parcel C
1.5 Acres Proposed:
Back-to-Back Townhomes 22 Units Surface Parking: 749 Spaces
Townhomes 8 Units Interior Parking: 954 Spaces
On-Street: 188 Spaces
Parcel D Parking Structures: 278 Spaces
2,3 Acres Total 2,169 Spaces
Townhome/Condominium 80 Units
Existing Building
Parcel E
3,3 Acres
Senior Housing 60 Units
Under Construction
Parcel F
2.9 Acres
Senior Housing 66 Units
Parking
On-Street 107 Spaces
Heart of the City - Design Framework Master Framework Plan 111- 9
-IV. : STREET TYPES
"Attachment to the area and the sense of place that it
Imparts expand with the Individual's walking familiarity
with it.In such locales,parents and their children range
freely. The streets are not only safe, they invite human
connection,"
Ray Oldenburg
The Great Good Place
Streets serve as the stage where people interact
in public. The way in which a street is designed
often determines the level and quality of interac-
tion.
The Heart of the City's streets strongly delineate
the district's identity and open space framework.
They provide the backbone to the district, a set-
ting for casual meetings,and open space for pub-
lic gatherings and festivals.
A hierarchy of streetscape treatments, illustrated
in Figure IV-1,will highlight and respond to the dif-
ferent districts and street functions within the Heart
of the City. They include:
• Gateways & Parkways: Burnsville Parkway,
Nicollet Avenue,and Travelers Trail
• Commercial Streets
• Local&Residential Streets
The term, "streetscape,"refers to an area's physi-
cal setting, which Is shaped by the relationships
and design of buildings, parking lots/structures,
streets,sidewalks and landscaping,as well as street
furniture, such as lamps, benches, planters, kiosks,
bus shelters, and public art. The design intent of
each of the various street types follows.
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A. GATEWAYS AND PARKWAYS
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Tree-lined boulevards and medians along Burnsville fx4 N
Parkway, Nicollet Avenue and Travelers Trail will _
create a distinctive parkway character and pro-
vide gateways to the Heart of the City(see Figure
N-1).Primary bicycle pathways will run throughout F ,,,
the district.Treatments include,
• Pedestrian and bicycle linkages to surrounding `
development, transit facilities, and open
spaces; q ,
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• Parallel parking bays defined with curb bump- Burnsville Parkway
outs on Travelers Trail,where possible;
• Tree-lined boulevards;
• Walkways ranging in width between 5 and 8
feet;
• Pedestrian-scale lighting;
• Directional signage
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B. COMMERCIAL STREETS:
TWO-WAY ANGLED PARKING
125th& 126th Streets, west of Nicollet Avenue
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Located within the core around Nicollet Com-
mons, 125th and 126th streets west of Nicollet
Avenue will serve the local businesses and parks _.. � .
(see Figure IV-2).Angled parking maximizes the num-
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126th Streets will possess the most intense
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community festivals,public art,sidewalk sales,
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festivals and farmers Kiosks
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pedestrian-scale lighting, kiosks, directional - j Benches
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C. LOCAL & RESIDENTIAL +
STREETS: TWO-WAY WITH
PARALLEL PARKING
125th & 126th Streets, east of Nicollet Avenue
Blaisdell Avenue
First Avenue
Local and residential streets are located primarily
outside of the core Town Center area and serve
as linkages between the mixed-use centers and -
residential districts,outlying commercial uses,and
parking facilities.Common streetscape elements
will provide continuity between the different areas.
Treatments include:
I
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outs,where possible; If • ! change
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feet;
Min. 5'wide walk
• Pedestrian-scale lighting. ,
Parallel parking
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D. NICOLLET AVENUE
The segment of Nicollet Avenue between Burnsville _.
Parkway and Highway 13 will serve as the core of MI i the Town Center.Retail,office,and residential uses -� _ �-i-*--
will concentrate along the street and around
Nicollet Commons. g
Outdoor dinin &
The buildings along Nicollet Avenue will be placed seating space -
21 feet from the curb (1 1 feet from the right-of- ,
way line) in order to foster a vital community set-
ting. A comfortable pedestrian environment will i.
be created by reducing the perceived width of Pedestrian level
the street, thus slowing automobile speed, and street lights
by providing generous sidewalk space for outdoor I - Concrete pavers
dining,seating,and other streetscape furnishings. Access to parking for walkways
As with the streets around Nicollet Commons,this
segment of Nicollet Avenue will possess the most
Intense streetscape treatment in the district, in- + R
cluding: II
• Sidewalk space generous enough to accom-
modate outdoor cafes, farmers' markets, Benches perpendicular ''
community festivals, public art,sidewalk sales, to slope
and other activities; j,
Planting area
• Streetscape elements, such as sculpture,
street trees, pedestrian-scale lighting, kiosks, Boulevard trees
directional signs, colorful banners, and w/flowers, shrubs, or
benches. sod at ground level
Recessed access i
ramps or outdoor
seating deck
Pedestrian linkage
to parking
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Heart of the City - Design Framework Streets IV - 7
E. STREETSCAPE DESIGN ELEMENTS
A well-designed streetscape will create a sense of Public vs. Private Design Criteria
continuity, a pedestrian-friendly scale,and a fresh This section provides design s
identity for the Heart of the City.The following sec- Str @ @tSCape Elements p g specifications to assist
Streetscape implementation will require a coopera- in the selection of specific streetscape elements.
tion provides more detailed design suggestions for In order to clearly describe the intent of the design
each of the streetscape elements to be used tive effort between the public and private sectors.
y o
However, the majority the streetscape elements concept and criteria, examples of each of the el-
throughout the Heart of the City. ements are presented as well.
most likely will be constructed as part of a public
Streetscape improvements along Burnsville Park- street reconstruction project.
way and Nicollet Avenue establish the character
and palette of materials for the Heart of the City Elements that could be included in either a public
district's streets. This palette should be extended improvement project or as part of a larger private
to include additional complementary elements for redevelopment project, include: parking lot railings
the pedestrian-oriented areas,such as benches, and other buffer treatments, street trees, sidewalk
trash receptacles, kiosks, public artwork,and a di- paving, benches, sculpture, and other street furni
rectional and informational sign system. Examples ture,
of these elements are included on the following
pages.
The Heart of the City's streetscape elements will
consist of permanent components that reinforce
the architectural character,as well as flexible ones
that reflect the season or promotional and cul-
tural events. In order to provide continuity through-
out the HOC district, this flexible palette of ele-
ments should be designed to adapt to a variety
of site conditions and the different street types.
Heart of Design Framework Streets
Lower Level Street Lamps Pole: Type C
Decorative Base Fluted Lightpole
Location;
Model#I 40040408R4
Lower level street lamps utilized within the Burnsville
Parkway and Nicollet Avenue Streetscapes should Lexington Standard Corp.
PO. Box 228
be located along all the streets and pathways and Farmington,MN 55024
within parking lots to emphasize the pedestrian 800/899-7577
scale of the Town Center,
Light Assembly Type C:
Criteria: a
The poles should accommodate banners, flow- Luminalre:
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ers,hanging artwork and electrical outlets at spe- `
g g r - RCS-A250S-3P8-1 rectangular cutoff luminaire
cific street locations, fi
Hubbell Lighting, Inc,
Multiple luminaires should be used to emphasize
intersections and points of interest.
Single luminaires should be used in the mid-block
areas. g
Materials:
Light Assembly(Type A&B); ±�
Luminalre:
UAR-100HP-MT-B-G3 Pole: Type 8(Double Head)
DB34F 14-188TRA6U-4 w/banner arm and plant hanger
Lamp: (black)
UAR-1 OOHP-MT-B-G3
Planter Arms
Refractor: 18"breakaway banner arm(black)
UAR-100HP-MT-B-G3
Architectural Area Lighting
Holopane 14249 Artesia Blvd,
15 McKinley Ave. P.O. Box 1869
Newark,OH 43055 La Mirada,CA 90638-1869
Pole: Type A(Double Head)
DB34F14-188 w/banner arm and plant hanger
(black)
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Sidewalk Paving Materials Crosswalk Paving
Pavers (Roadway)
A variety of paving materials,colors, and textures Holland Standard 8 cm#HL8 A successful streetscape design creates a safe and
will be used throughout the Heart of the City. The Color: 1/2 Range 9 mix and 1/2 Solid Brown comfortable pedestrian environment. Similar to
function of the street and sidewalk will determine Size: 21.6 cm x 10.8 cm x 8 cm Burnsville Parkway and Nicollet Avenue, pedestrian
type of paving materials, Pavers (Walkway) crosswalks should be paved with a material that
Holland Standard 6 cm#HL6 contrasts in both color and texture with the street
Parkways, Gateways, Commercial Streets Color: 1/2 Range 9 mix and 1/2 Solid Brown pavement in order to visually alert motorists that
and Special Gathering Areas Size: 21.6 cm x 10,8 cm x 6 cm they are entering a pedestrian zone and should
The concrete interlocking pavers currently used exercise caution.
within Nicollet Avenue and Burnsville Parkway are Interlock Concrete Products, Inc.
recommended as the principle sidewalk paving or approved equivalent Materials:
material. The paving pattern will be simple and 3535 Bluff Drive Color: Chromix Admixture Color No. C 23
designed to complement the architecture and Jordan,MN 55353-8302
overall character of the HOC district. Contrasting 612/492-3636 Curing Compound: Lithochrome colorwax
colors and textures will emphasize special pedes- No. C 23
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A combination of exposed aggregate concrete fyd> , . 312/720-3000
paving,colored concrete,and/or interlocking con- �• .f r
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streets. The pavers should be used for insets within
the normal pattern and for special gathering and r�".: • ` �
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V. BUILDING DESIGN GUIDELINES
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Objective: Shape Community Identity with Buildings not Parking Lots ' s
An environment without perceheable boundaries is amorphous, Indlsflngulshoble from Its surroundings, and
generally placeless."
AlexKrleger,PLACES,Winter, 9996.
Buildings placed up to the street especially at Intersections,will shape the street corridors and ultimately
the Identity of the community.
Street corridor edges are defined by. °
• Locating buildings in close proximity to the street; I
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• Locating buildings at the corner of sites abutting Intersections; I
• Buffering parking lot edges with a combination of trees,plantings,walls or railings;and
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• Placing parking at the side or rear of the building Figure V-2:Conventional
Development Model.,
Continuous Building Wall Parking Lots Define
Traditional downtown streets are lined with contiguous buildings which provide a backdrop for pedestrian Streetscape and Identify
activities and vlsualy enclose the street.The Heart of the City district encourages continuous building walls
through frontage requirements,build-to lines and minimal Interior side yard setbacks.
Alignment
In order to maintain the "street wall," buildings are controlled by the type of street on which they are
located In the Heart of the City district.The street types control building massing and setbacks.
• In the HOC-1 District at least 65 percent of the street frontage of any lot must be occupied by building
facades meeting the build-to line.
• In the HOC-2 District at least 40 percent of the street frontage of any lot must be occupied by building
facades meeting the build-to line.
Figure V-3:Traditional Development Model:
Buildings Define Intersections,
Street Corridors and Identity
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Build-to Line
Building frontages define the public space by creating an even facade line along the street.The first and second floors are required to meet the build to line with
either an enclosed building or an arcade possessing a permanent roof and constructed of the same materials as the remainder of the building.
Three types of build-to lines have been established for the front and corner side yard setbacks in the HOC District; Classes 10, 15,and 20,which correspond to
build-to lines measuring 10, 15, and 20 feet from the front lot line. For lots with more than one street frontage,the build-to line applies to each side fronting a
street.
• Build-to Line,Class 10.The required setback measures between 10 feet and 15 feet from the right-of-way or property line for all properties on streets identified
as having a Class 10 Bulid-to Line, except for Nicollet Avenue,which has a setback of 11 feet.
• Build-to Line, Class 15. The required setback measures between 15 feet and 20 feet from the right-of-way or property line for all properties on streets
identified as having a Class 15 Build-to Line.
• Build-to Line, Class 20. The required setback measures between 20 feet and 25 feet from the right-of-way or property line for all properties on streets
identified as having a Class 20 Build-to Line,except for Burnsville Parkway,which has a setback of 21 feet.
Interior Side and Rear Yard Setbacks
Setbacks for the side and rear yards of principal buildings and accessory structures have been greatly reduced for the Heart of the City District,in particular for
the HOC-1 subdistrict where the minimum Interior side yard setback is 0 feet.
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Objective: Buildings Should Complement Adjacent Buildings
The architectural character established through- Building Modules & Increment of
out the Heart of the City Is Intended to evoke a Development
sense of timelessness and tradition.Special atten- A consistent building width creates a rhythm that
tion to massing, proportion, and details are en- contributes to the architectural scale and charac- a
couraged.Trendy cliches In style should be avoided ter of a Town Center. In order to maintain this consis- _-' p__- _
and corporate identities integrated within the es- tency,the required lot width in the Heart of the City
tab the architectural forms so as not to domi district is 50 feet. The 5.5 percent slope of Nicollet
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Hate the facade. Avenue defines the building module that will enable
access to a storefront without the use of steps or li
Horizontal Rhythms ramps. `°
Rooftop,cornice,and window alignments should
be continuous. New development should incor- New construction, including parking ramps that re-
porate this regularity,using the following guidelines: quire two or more lots,should respect the street wall
pattern by maintaining the 50-foot facade width,
New development should maintain a block's and by incorporating similar window openings and "
dominant alignment of building windows,cor- entrances.
nices, and roof lines. Character and scale
should be compatible with surrounding struc-
tures through the use of materials, detailing, F
and window placement.A clear visual division
between street level and upper floors should ..........
be maintained as well. The use of canopies
and awnings are encouraged in order to ac-
centuate the relationship between a building's
ground floor and the street, and to protect
pedestrians from the elements.
Complementary building alignments, widths, and
Height rhythms
In the Heart of the City District,the minimum and
maximum building heights are governed by street
type. Minimum heights range between 25 and 30
feet. Maximum heights range between 35 and 50
feet. Office/Retail in HOC-2 are not subject to a
maximum height.
Materials
Color, often a building's most recognizable ele-
ment, can greatly enhance or detract from the
visual harmony of street facades. In general,the u
number of colors should be limited In order to
maintain simple color schemes.Colors should be
selected that will promote visual harmony and in-
tegrate buildings within their respective blocks. 5.
Where appropriate,buildings must carry over ma-
terials and colors of adjacent buildings. A com-
mon palette of brick colors and other high-quality
materials will establish a degree of conformity,but _ . . .
not uniformity, throughout the Heart of the City
district.
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primary,secondary,or accent materials. are visible from a public street or open space,
complementary major material colors,and a com r°
Primary Materials bination of vertical and horizontal pattern designs In
Primary materials cover at least 60 percent of the the building facade.
facade of a building.They must be integrally col-
ored and may consist of brick, stone, or glass, Consistent interior window treatments are required
Bronze-tinted or mirror glass are prohibited as ex-
for multi-family residential complexes and offices. r`
tenor materials In the HOC-1 district.
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Secondary Materials ��/• ~'r''`
shakes, and plain flat concrete block, whether
Secondary materials may cover no more than 30
painted,integrally colored,or plain,are unaccept-
percent of the facade. They must be integrally able exterior building materials within the Heart of
colored and may consist of decorative block or City district.
stucco.Synthetic stucco may be permitted as a
secondary material on upper floors only.
Accent materials
Accent materials may include door and window
frames, lintels, cornices, and other minor ele-
ments,and may cover no more than 10 percent
of the facade. Accent materials may consist of \,
wood or metal if appropriately integrated into the
overall building design and not situated in areas
which will be subject to physical or environmental r _
damage,
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Objective: Prohibit Boring, Blank Walls
Large expanses of blank walls create an unfriendly pedestrian environment. Walls facing the street or
walkway should be punctuated with display windows,doors, Indentations,or.other fenestration to add
visual Interest on the street,All sides of a building visible to the public should be treated consistently with
quality materials and finishes.
Facades fronting a street or public open space that are wider than 60 feet must be divided architectur-
ally by means of:
• Significantly different materials or textures;
• Horizontal offsets measuring at least four feet In depth;
Vertical offsets In the roof line measuring at least four feet;
First floor fenestration recessed horizontally a minimum of one foot Into the facade,or
• A combination of these elements.
Special attention should be given to Incorporating unique brick patterns, cornice shapes, brackets,
scuppers,columns and a variety of architectural accents that enhance the facades and add a trodi-
tional character.
Canopies
The use of pilasters and canopies at the transom level above a storefront Is appropriate. The sequenc-
Ing of canopies should vary so as to discourage a long,continuous strip of awnings.
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Objective: Signs Should Complement Building Appearance -
Signs are an Important architectural element for any business. However, since signs Influence the overall -
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Sign types Inappropriate to the HOC-1 district Include pylon and free-standing signs,as well as roof signs.See
They detract from the appearance of the area, and are not typically needed where buildings are placed
closer to the street and thus more visible.Franchise logos and identification signs should be allowed only If they
are scaled down In size and are Integrated Into the building facade and street character. Buildings and gas , =
station canopies designed as signs are prohibited.See page V 15 for examples of monument signs appropri-
ate for the HOC-2 district. '
Overhanging Signs I+.
Overhanging signs received the highest rating in the Visual Preference Survey.Overhanging signs,If appropri-
ately designed, can add significant charm and character to a building facade and streetscape, They are r ,.r µ f-
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• Signs may project no more than four feet from the front edge of the building.
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are prohibited from extending over a designated parking space or loading area.
• Box and cabinet signs are prohibited,excepting logo signs approved as part of the overall signage plan.
Attached Wall Signs
Multiple tenant buildings may achieve individuality through the use of varied building materials and facade
detailing.Signs may be varied In terms of lettering styles and lighting,while maintaining regularity in their size
and location.Attached wall signage is allowed In the Heart of the City district with the following restrictions:
• Attached wall signs are permitted within a horizontal band at least 10 feet above the ground to a
maximum of 15 feet.
• Wall signs may project no more than one foot from the facade.
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public street,public open space or private parking wall.
• Box and cabinet signs are prohibited,except for logo signs approved as part of the overall signage plan.
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Objective: Design Buildings to Provide People with a Clear Sense of Weather and the Seasons
Trees
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Balconies not only create visual interest within the
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Winter Warmth Trees, awnings, and balconies provide pedestrian comfort
Burnsville is a winter city where the warmth of sun-
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Streetscape treatments and building designs should
take advantage of a sunny winter location by in �s f ;r�= • �. _ _ �,,,,�,
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and protected areas for pedestrian comfort. ;
In addition to sheltering pedestrians from the ele-
ments,awnings protect window displays from sun '` '_-W.,
damage,and keep store interiors cooler on sunny n
summer days. Retractable awnings possess the -_
ability to capture sun warmth and natural lighting,
As a general rule,awnings must conform to a stan-
dard of 7'-6"of clearance between awning frames
and the sidewalk. —
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Heart..of the City be''sign Framewo.rk Building D- • Guidelines V-17
Objective: Improve Parking Lots and Rear Building Entries to Create a Safe, Attractive, and Viable
Commercial and Residential Environment
Rear Building Entrances Parking Lots Shared Parking Lots. Shared parking areas
In a traditional development pattern,a building's The number and size of parking lots will be minimized with varying peak demands may be utilized
rear entrance often becomes the primary en- in the Heart of the City District by permitting on- when possible. Shared parking encourages pe-
trance when parking is located in the interior of a street parking and by the public provision of parking destrian trips since people are able to move
block.Rear building entrances should be improved structures.The following guidelines apply to parking between destination points without getting into
with signs, canopies, landscaping and other lots in order to further minimize their domination of cars.Shared parking will allow for greater inten-
complementary architectural detailing to create the streetscape, sity of development,reduce the need for struc-
a welcoming and safe environment, ture parking,and minimize impervious surfaces.
• Placement. All developments should encour-
Parking Requirements age a strong connection between the building
One of the most innovative elements of the Heart and parking areas through unified construction '
of the City's design is the allowance for on-street of elements,pedestrian paths,and entries.Park-
parking.On-street parking is permitted in most older ing must be placed along the sides and rear of
portions of cities but usually is prohibited by subur- buildings rather than in front,Parking lots are pro-
ban zoning codes. On-street parking creates a hiblted within 50 feet of any street intersection.
downtown atmosphere, provides an additional
buffer between the sidewalk and the street, and • Width. Parking lots facing a public street are
minimizes the necessity for the gigantic parking limited to a maximum width of 65 feet in order
lots that separate the sidewalk from the building, to retain the building wall rhythm.
thus precluding an inviting pedestrian environment, - -
The total parking requirement in the Heart of the • Setbacks & Build-to Lines. Parking lots must i
be placed to the side or rear of the lot. In order ,. ..
City district assumes some publicly provided park- to maintain the street wall, parking lots facing
ing, either on-street or in parking structures. On-
the street must be screened at the build-to line.
street parking placed directly in front of a building
or lot may be counted toward fulfilling the total Parking structures must maintain the same build-
to line and setbacks as principle structures
parking requirement.If not enough on-street park- ; '
ing is available at the time of development, the pedestrian Accommodation. Pedestrian
same off-street parking as required throughout the
City of Burnsville applies unless shared or reduced passageways through parking lots are encour-
parking can be provided. aged. Commercial buildings should consider
providing bicycle parking areas and racks.
Rear building entries should complement the architecture
Hear! .of the City - Design Framework Building Design Guidelines V-11 8;�
Objective: Buffer Parking Lots Objective: Landscape Parking Lot Interiors
Interior parking lot landscaping Is essential to im- A narrow setback that Includes overstory trees and
prove the appearance of parking lots. Land- a low screen made of wood, concrete, brick, or
scaped islands provide visual relief from large ex- ornamental iron railings can be very effective at
panses of asphalt and automobiles,while shade screening views of the parking lot and maintaining
trees add the vertical dimension that is often the street wall,
needed to maintain a pedestrian scale. _ .w
If properly designed, parking lot islands can be
landscaped cheaply and effectively,They should
incorporate drought-and salt-tolerant trees that �.
are indigenous to the area.The ground layer should
consist of materials that will not be destroyed by
the weight of snow piles,such as decorative mulch, r ' ' ..-
or shrubs and perennials that may be sheared to
the ground in late fall. Islands should be large
enough and the soil uncompacted and treated
ns y,i to provide adequate habitat for trees and other
plant materials.
In the Heart of the City district,at least 10 percent t�r f,
of the total land area within the parking and drive-
way areas must be landscaped. Up to five per- The combination of railings and trees buffers parking lots -
cent of this requirement may be credited from and delineates the pedestrian realm
the landscaped areas provided within the build-
to line.
• Parking lot islands must measure at least 150 a
square feet in area and include at least one
2-1/2"caliper overstory tree .
• One tree per 25 feet of parking lot frontage
must be included in the perimeter landscape
area.
Objective: Enhance Buildings and Landscaping with Appropriate Lighting and
Screen Service Areas from Public View
Lighting Mechanical Equipment
Well placed exterior wall lighting avoids excessive Roof-and ground-mounted mechanical equipment
brightness and enhances building design and the must be completely screened from eye-level view
adjoining landscape. Lighting styles and building of adjacent properties and public streets, or de-
fixtures should be of a design and size compatible signed to be compatible with the architectural treat-
with the building,All parking lot lights should be uni- ment of the principal building.
form In style,color and height.
No light source may be placed more than 16 feet
above the ground except by conditional use per-
mit for buildings more than 20 feet in height.
Drive-Through Lanes
Drive-through lanes will be discouraged In the Heart
of the City district.With the exception of driveways,
drive-through lanes are permitted only as a condi-
tional use and must be located to the side or rear
of the building
Trash Handling
Trash, recyclabies and equipment for handling
them must be stored within the principal building,
completely screened from public view or stored
within an accessory structure. Compactors must
be completely screened from eye-level view from
public streets and adjacent properties.
Loading Docks
Loading docks may not be located In the front
yard and must be completely screened from view
of public streets and open spaces with landscap-
ing.
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Heart.of the.City - Design:'Frame.work Building Design Guidelines V 726
® •
According to a 1992 Inventory by the U.S. Environ- Stormwater systems can be designed as an ame- • Opportunities to reveal the natural terracing to
mental Protection Agency, more than one-third nity, a multiple use civic Infrastructure that makes the Minnesota River and to reconnect people
of American rivers and nearly one-half of Its lakes water processes legible,sustainable,and expressive. experientially to the Minnesota River Valley.
are unfit for drinking,swimming or fishing,Non-point If stormwater Is perceived as a replenishing amenity . Opportunities for practicing responsible regional
source pollutants such as pesticides, fertilizers, and resource, rather than a waste that should be watershed planning at the site scale.
heavy metals, urban sediments, dumpster hidden away, stormwater systems can Incorporate g
leachate, oils and detergents pose the greatest earth and vegetation to serve as cleansing filters. • Opportunities to create public gathering spaces
threat to water quality. Burnsville's adjacency to at larger water collection areas which celebrate
the Minnesota River necessitates a responsibility to Several innovative technologies have been devel- the ephemeral qualities of a rainstorm or spring
protect water quality. The Heart of the City rede- oped to ameliorate poor stormwater quality. Using thaw.
velopment project affords a unique opportunity these strategies to daylight stormwater processes • Opportunities to create a common vocabu-
to address this Issue in an Integrated and Innova- benefits overall water quality by: lary of streetscape elements rooted In place
tive way. through the use of native plants and the rev-
Lowering peak flow velocity and volume. elation of ephemeral climatic events.
Nineteenth century perceptions of water as a Lessening possibilities of erosion.
carrier of filth and disease are still prevalent in cur- A. DETENTION PONDS OR
rent stormwater design.Stormwater traditionally has Settling heavy metals and silt out of stormwater
been regarded as a waste to be disposed of as flow. MARSHES
efficiently and Invisibly as possible.This requires large Filtering pollutants,silt,phosphorous and nitrogen.
amounts of Impervious surface replete with curb Regenerating groundwater. Detention ponds and marshes detain and store
and gutters and elaborate subterranean pipe Cooling water before it reaches a water body, stormwater runoff to allow for settling of particulate
matrices,which,Ironically,contribute to lower wa- Reusing ater for irrigating pollutants,vegetative uptake,and control of peak
ter qualify In rivers and groundwater due to: g g g parks and gardens flood rates. They may be constructed above or
• Increased I rather than installing expensive systems. below grade, be wet or dry. Although these sys-
• Thermal polllutiluti on n Ameliorating the heat Island effect of urban ar- tems control peak rates, they do not mitigate in-
• Heavier pollutant nitrogen and phosphorous eas. creased runoff volumes.
loading Other benefits Include:
• Increased erosion 0 Enhancing the amenity value of the commu-
nity.
In vegetated areas possessing little Impervious sur- a Supporting biodiverstly at the street level by build-
face, a minimal amount of water drains Into wa- ing ecological structure.
terways In the first few hours during and after a 0 Lowering capital costs for municipal Infrastruc-
storm event. Most of It Is either absorbed by veg- ture.
etation or the ground and takes days to months
to reach the river. In contrast, a large amount of Educating the community about drainage and
Impervious surfaces speeds up the process: cleansing processes of degraded water.
stormwater can reach the river in a matter of min- Opportunities to Incorporate art and education
utes. with the use of follies celebrating the hydrologic
event.
B. INFILTRATION Inflow
Water Surface Elevatior
Infiltration systems Intercept and reduce direct site a:, f. cr Anaerobic Zone
surface runoff, allowing water to percolate back ,,� Aerobic Zone
Into the ground through coarse gravel, sand or 4 _ ; -- Standpipe cutlet
other filtering media.These types of systems con-
trol peak rates, help preserve existing on-site hy- 4'-0" '
drok)gy,maintain stream base flow,and recharge Perforated Pipe Inlet
groundwater, –�`Muck Layer
Impermeable Liner
Trenches- Trenches are shallow (two to 10 feet F! ure VI-1:Gravel Trench
deep)and are placed In relatively permeable soils Source:Claytor
that are backfilled with coarse stone,a sand filter,
and lined with filter fabric.The trench surface can
be covered and/or consist of gabion,stone,sand, Street
or a grassed covered area with a surface Inlet.
Trenches allow for partial or total Infiltration of '>~1..... . y Metal Grate
stormwater runoff Into the underlying soil, �j_^__ i �'���
3'-0"Deep Trench
Basins-Basins are depressions created by exca- 1,5"-2.5"Dla, Clean Stone
vation, berms, or small dams for the short term - -
ponding of surface runoff until it percolates Into
Protective Layer Filter Fabric
the soil. �i"- -
' ':; jiL:.X. Filter Fabric Lined Sides
Pervious Paving Systems- Pervious paving sys-
tems consist of strop structural materials, * – -f-
6'
-12'Deep Sand Filter or Filter Fabric
gsuch as ��---.=�..�:.__::_:.. .
concrete or asphalt,regularly Interspersed with voids Subsoil
which are filled with pervious materials such as
sandy loam or grassed turf.These surfaces are un-
derlain by soils capable of allowing infiltration.Per-
vious asphalt is not recommended for clay-rich
soils since it easily clogs and thus necessitates fre-
quent replacement. Pavers with Sand Filled Joints
1%2" Bedding Sand
Roof Downspout Systems- Roof downspout sys- Compacted Aggregate
tems consist of small-scale chambers or variations __ — ---- Z7 -r – Geotextlle
of infiltration trenches that are specifically designed `v::;:
p� y _ ....- - – - _Compacted Subgrade
lo
to accept and Infiltrate roof drainage only. They
should be covered with rip rap to dissipate the -=P«! IIT
water's erosive energy.
Figure Vi-3:Pervlous Paving
C. BIOFILTRATION
Blofiftratlon systems use vegetation and/or sand and other natural filtration media to reduce pollut-
ants in stormwater runoff. Filtration, Infiltration,ad- ~= �:•,::
sorption,sedimentaflon,and biological uptake of -f �� Wet Tolerant Species
� •-�.._... a�• u
stormwater pollutants are all methods utilized by
g
Wet Prairie Plantings
blofiltratlon systems. > I
Vegetated Swales- Vegetative swales possess
less than six percent side slopes and are wide and �� -
shallow to maximize flow residence time and pro-
mote pollutant removal.They are often used down-
stream from detention facilities,around parking lots, _._______..:r•"
In parking lot medians,and along roadsides. !
Figure VI-4:Vegetated Swale
Vegetated Filter Strips- Filter strips consist of
vegetated sloped strips In which flow Is distributed
broadly along the length of the vegetated area
as overland sheet flow.Requiring ample space to
spread the flow over a wide area at a small depth, ',, --Wet Tolerant Species
suitable areas for filter strips Include shoulders along
uncurbed roads,areas between parking lots and _ /`. / Wet Prairie Plantings
stormwater Inlets, adjacent to vegetated swales
and upstream of Infiltration facilities. " J� 6"-9" Ponding
Media Filters- Media filters strain runoff through 2"-3" Mulch
a medium,such as sand,peat,compost, pellet-
ized leaf compost,Into an underdrain system that~ _... _ .:,
�., . ... , 4'-0" Planting Soil
conveys treated runoff to a detention facility or
the point of ultimate discharge.They can be used —..—._._..._._�..._...._.� 3 ' ; ^r----y-�---_ Filter Fabric
In highly developed sites or be retrofit to existing Is
sites.
_ Optional Sand Layer
Catch Basin Filter Inserts- Catch basin filter
Inserts are suspended within catch basins and Gravel
designed to strain sediment.Since they require high Figure VI-5:Bloretentlon Parking Median Drain
maintenance to avoid hydraulic failure,they are
applicable only to a small drainage area.
-• • P- • • - •rl(".
Stormwater Design Guidelines,
D. MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEMS Parking Lot
Permeable Curb
Multifunctional systems Incorporate multiple Stone Trench Level Spreader
stormwater treatments crass Filter Strip
Enhanced Swales & Ponds- Enhanced swales �,s~ a"w. --Optional Sand Layer
contain inflltrcation/flmatlon systems which consist
Bloretenflon Area
of an Infiltration pond with a layer of filter media r Wet Prairie Plants
(sand/crushed limestone)In their beds.They work " �� Gravel Curtain Drain Overflow
best where soils are very coarse. W
--- Berm
Bioretentlon- Bioretentlon systems consist of Figure VI-6:Bioretentlon Swale with Level Spreader and Grass Filter Strip-Plan
shallow landscaped areas that allow for ponding Source:Claytor
and filtration of water runoff. Treatment involves
settling,vegetative uptake,and filtering as water
passes through layers of sand, loam and com- wrong Lot
post before Infiltration or collection in underlying �-Permeable Curb
perforated pipes. Traditionally designed convex
grassed medians/parkways Stone Trench Level Spreader
g and piping/catch ba-
sins may be replaced with concave bioretentlon
Grass Fitter Strip
gardens and vegetated stormwater channels. Berm
F `Wet Prairie Plants
Ilu
Optional Sand Layer
Gravel Curtain Drain Overflow
Figure VI-7:Bioretentlon Swale with Level Spreader and Grass Filter Strip-Section
Source:Claytor
6"-17' Ponding
2"-3" Mulch
4'-0" Planting Soil
r�
r `!�Filter Fabric
1!( titl
�_�-----Graved
�• Drain
Figure V1-8:Bioretentlon Swale-Section
Source:Claytor
edrt • - /- o • • • e - !- • Guidelines
E. SITE PLANNING PRINCIPLES Use Rooftops for Stormwater Collection and Sources: =
Filtration- Eco-roofs cover all or a portion of a roof Claytor, Richard and Thomas Schueler. Design of
Minimize Total Impervious Area- Impervious with grasses and ground covers and can be retrofit- Stormwater Filtering Systems.Chesapeake .
areas prevent Infiltration of rainfall and act as pol- ted to existing buildings with little or no structural rein- Research Consortium, 1996.
lutant collectors between storms,while vegetated forcement. This soft roof filters and reduces Hansen, Richard, "Watermarks at the Nature Cen-
surfaces tend to treat or uptake pollutants. Total stormwater runoff volume while enhancing the ther- ter." Landscape Journal, Special Issue,
Impervious surface may be reduced by locating mal and acoustic insulation of the building. 1998,
parking areas beneath buildings,minimizing build- Lipton, Tom. "Integrated Approaches to Urban
Ing footprints by adding stories,and by using po- __-2 xa Stormwater Management: Examples from
/�i Grasses&Gra�ndcovers
rous paving materials rather than traditional asphalt / Home and Abroad." Integrating
and concrete for parking lots,roads,sidewalks,and /' Stormwater Into the Urban Fabric Confer-
drivew s. ence Proceedings. American Society of
driveways. 1`Mulch
2`sal Landscape Architects, Oregon Chapter,
= =— Protective Layer 1956.
Minimize Direct Connection Between Im- �___=-�J`'�----__Woterpr�hn9 Schueler, Thomas, Controlling Urban Runoff: A
peNlous Surfaces- Connected Impervious sur- ----—Wating Root g
faces result in rapid stormwater flows. Driveways, Practical Manual for Planning and Design-
sidewalks and streets may be sloped so that run- ! Ing Urban BMPs. Metropolitan Washington
off drains first to lawns or vegetated swales. Figure VI-9:Eco-Roof Council of Governments, 1987.
Source:Upton Tourbier, J. Toby and Richard Westmacott. Water
Conduct Watershed-Based Zoning- Conduct Resources Protectlon Technology. Urban
land use master planning across scales to ensure Land Institute, 1981.
that future growth is compatible with high water Use Native Plant Materials Appropriate to
quality.Create regulation that is preventatIve rather Soil Type and Wetness- Plants such as Cattails,
than reactive, such as Best Management Prac- Blue flag Iris, Sedgegrass and Common Reed are
tices, buffer regulations, limits on impervious sur- site specific and respond to wet conditlons,
faces, limits on curb and gutter, and require low
Irrigation and low fertilizer/pes icide plantings.Adopt
sensitive area ordinances to provide for buffers and
to ensure development does not occur In key ar- /i wetland species-Clue Flog Reed.
eas such as steep slopes, floodplalns and wet- , Blue Flag Iris, Sedges
�Parivng Lot greet Runoff
lands.Review municipal codes and modify them Permeable Grate
to protect water quality. maveable PVC Liner
Z/Overflow Grassy Swale/Irrigation Ditch
Plant More Trees-Trees and shrubs can capture
as much as 35 percent of the annual rainfall
through absorption or evaporation. Roots provide
a path for Increased water infiltration as well.
Ir
ll.rill°
Figure VI-10:Wetland Runnel
Source:Hansen
psign
' � ' i1 IMPLEMENTATION
development proposals within the Heart of the A. INTRODUCTION B. DESIGN REVIEW p p p City
district. The design review process could be tal-
This framework recommends distinct strategies for The recommended method for administering design lored to fit within the City's development review pro-
cedures In man
guiding the Heart of the City district's future form guidelines is to establish a Design Review Advisory y ways.The p rocess,however,should
and appearance, Before describing the specific Committee and Incorporate design review as a stan- involve the following basic steps;
recommendations, understand that the current dard step in the development review process. 1. Publish a Summary Users Guide and
development pattern In Burnsville evolved over
many decades. Likewise, realization of this Mission of the Design Review Checklist
The design review crtteda and procedures should
frameworKs vision for the Heart of the City will take Committee
several years. be summarized in a brochure and made avail-
The mission of the Design Review Committee Is to able to the general public to facilitate under-
The City made a concerted effort to involve a review each public and private development pro- standing of the process. A checklist of submis-
broad cross-section of the community In all phases posal within the Heart of the City district for compli- sion requirements also should be created and
of this project. Business owners, residents, com- ance with the intent of the site design,architectural, Included in the summary brochure.
munity leaders,and elected and appointed off I- landscape and streetscape design guidelines estab-
lished in this Design Framework. 2. Informal Review
cials have all contributed greatyto this study.Suc- An informal review of the proposed protect
s e Implementation will require each of these The Design Review Committee will consist of IndMdu- should be conducted between the Design Re-
the of the community to remain Involved in g
the process.Zoning enforcement and design stan- als appointed by the City and include representa- view Committee and the developer during the
dards will not succeed without the cooperation tives of the Heart of the City Steering and Special preliminary design stage. This pre-application
and commitment of landowners, development District Committees, City Staff, a design consultant, meeting Is an opportunity for all parties to com-
interests, and the rest of the community and a representative of the development group se- municate the expectations,attributes, and is-
lected as a master developer. The review process sues Involved In the project before a great deal
conducted by this Committee will be separate from of design time and dollars are Invested.
the City Staff's development review and approval
process. 3. Staff Analysis
Refined site, building and landscaping plans
The Design Review Process should be submitted to the Design Review Com-
To ensure that the design guidelines are administered mittee for review to ensure they meet the zon-
in a fair and consistent manner,the review process Ing,building code,and design guideline crite-
should be administered In a step-by-step process, rla. A brief review report that describes how
emphasizing collaboration and avoiding adversarial the proposal does or does not meet the crite-
relationships. rla should be produced, The checklist should
be used at this point to ensure continuity in the
The design review process should be adopted as a review procedures.
standard step In the review of all public and private
- f
4. Formal Review Process
After approval by the Design Review Commit-
tee and Planning Commission,the proposal -
should be scheduled for a public meeting in `
front of the City Council. This meeting serves
as a formal review step that Is Integrated into
the existing public hearing schedule and will
be conducted through the City of Burnsville
PUD review process.The Design Framework also
will be enforced through the City of Burnsville's
development review and approval process,
5. Issuance of Building Permit
Building permits may be Issued subject to any
special conditions that may be attached to
the approval of the project at the discretion
of the City Council,
6. Enforcement
Procedures for ensuring the approved design
Is actually built are critical to the success of
the design review process.The design review
efforts are of little value if elements of the
approved design are discarded.
To ensure compliance, the Design Review
Committee could Issue financial penalties for
failure to conform to the approved design and
conduct field inspections during construction.
Heart of the Cit --Design Framework Vtl
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
4
5 April 24, 2001
6
7 I. CALL TO ORDER.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7;03 p.m.
9 .
10 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
i l Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
12
13 III. ROLL CALL.
14 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks,Thuesen, and
15 Hodson.
16 Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Horst.
17 Also present: City Manager Michael Momson; City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
18
i9 IV. APPROVAL OF APRIL 24,2001 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
20 Motion by Mayor Cavanaugh to approve the April 24, 2001 City Council Regular Meeting
21 Agenda.
22
23 City Manager Michael Momson made an addition to the agenda, introducing Resolution 01-058,
24 re: Approve a drainage and ponding easement relating to the Harding Street Ponding Project.
`25 . .
26 Motion carried unanimously.
27
28 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS..
29 None.
30
31 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
32 Mayor Cavanaugh invited any residents in the audience to speak to the Council on items that are
33 not on the regular agenda.
34
35 Steven Fuller, of 2701 29`h Avenue,stepped forward and asked the Council when the driveway
36 project would begin on his street, and when his sidewalks would be filled. He was concerned
37 . about the traffic speed and asked what the city would do to keep the speed down. He also
38 mentioned'problems with the angle of his driveway,the.retaining walls and.his buckling
39 sidewalk. Mayor Cavanaugh suggested that he meet with Public Works Director Jay Hartman to
40 determine when the engineers could meet him on his property to review the problems.
41
42 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
43
44 Motion by Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Said Consent Agenda
45 consisted of:
46
47 1. Council Regular Meetiniz Minutes of March 27 2001;
48 2. Board of Review Meeting Minutes of April 10. 2001;
49 3. Council Study Session Minutes of April 10. 2001;
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2001
Page 2
1 4. Licenses and Permits, and
2 5. Claims.
3
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5
6 VIII. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
7
8 A. Presentation of Concept Plan for Northwest Quadrant. John Shardlow, DSU,Inc. will be
9 R resent.
10 John Shardlow explained that he would review where they are on the project, the process that has
11 taken place up to this point, and, finally, the current Concept Plan. He added that he would then
12 like to hear from the Council and see how they are feeling about the process, as well as explain
13 how his company is anticipating closing out the project.
14
15 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the objectives of the project, and the four phases of the project. He
16 indicated that the phase that they are entering into right now is the fourth, and final, phase:
17 Preparation of Redevelopment Master Plan.
18
19 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the other companies that are working on this project, and their respective
20 roles and objectives.
21
22 Mr. Shardlow took the opportunity to thank the Council for the excellent Steering Committee
23 with whom he has been working so closely. He identified them as a first-rate group of people
24 who represent a broad cross-section of interests in the community, who have been a pleasure to
25 work with and have done an excellent job for the community.
26
27 Mr. Shardlow continued by reviewing the role of the Steering Committee, as well as the
28 Northwest Quadrant Planning Study Meeting Schedule.
29
30 Mr. Shardlow reviewed some of the analysis of the project that included the land use,the
31 ownership of the land, and the physical features on the site. He continued that they examined the
32 potential development of land and how it relates to the regional transportation context.
33
34 Mr. Shar dlow stated that th e site has good local access, but no freeway access,nor exposure. He
35 indicated that his company examined the relationship between the property and surrounding
36 roadways and identified those locations where access could be gained into the property.
37
38 Mr Shardlow indicated that this project is an opportunity site identified by the Metropolitan
39 Council as part of "Smart Growth Twin Cities". He continued that a clear opportunity in that
40 effort is to work closely with the development and redevelopment of the land with the
41 Metropolitan Transit.
42
43 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the environmental issues with the Silver Lake Water Quality. He
44 indicated that the water quality is improved, but still poor. He reviewed the recommendations
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2001
Page 3
1 made to improve the water quality which include the implementation of best management
2 practices, and identifying additional ponding locations.
3
4 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the Market Study Demand Summary that revealed a very strong demand
5 for housing:
6 1. Demand for 50-60 high-amenity single-family homes.
7 2. Demand for 250-310 units of for-sale town-homes.
8 3. Demand for 290-355 units of apartments.
9 4. Demand for 230-289 units of senior housing.
10
11 He continued that the office demand was for 146,000-245,000 square feet, and the retail demand
12 was for the redeveloping of the existing retail to a total of about 75,000 square feet.
13
14 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the Community Issues Forum Analysis Summary. The summary
15 included the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats of the project as perceived by the
16 community.
17
18 Mr. Shardlow took the above information and comprised a more detailed Urban Design Analysis
19 of the property. The findings of this analysis were that the site has little curb-appeal, poor visual
20 access, poor interior visibility, and convoluted internal circulation.
21
22 Mr. Shardlow indicated that there are a few things that certainly need to happen with this site.
23 He stated that one thing that needs to occur is a new front door to the site, and a reestablishment
24 of some kind of form to this site. He cited an opportunity to do that with a major interior spine
25 road that would carry a parkway character.
26
27 Mr. Shardlow reviewed a range of alternatives to see what could physically fit on the site. The
28 common elements that they all have are the center roadway, and a strong sense of arrival.
29
30 Mr. Shardlow identified the Concept Plan that best meets the financial criteria and has the
31 characteristics that they have determined are important.
32
33 Mr. Shardlow reviewed the proposed future meeting schedule with the Council. He concluded
34 his presentation by distributing a handout containing the meeting Schedule and the
35 Communications Plan.
36
37 Mr. Shardlow stated that they are not yet in the position to request funding for the project. He
38 believes they will be in a much better position to request funding when they have a plan that has
39 some community support, and a clear handle on project costs including acquisition,cleanup and
40 improvement costs.
41
42 Mr. Shardlow explained that they are currently in the process of phasing. He added that,
43 wherever this project goes, he is aware that there has to be a developer, or team of developers
44 involved in this process. Thus, he believes there exists some risk in being too detailed in how
45 they finalize the product.
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1
2 Councilmember Thuesen stated that,from early on,housing has been the main focus of this
3 project. He questioned why there has riot been more of a focus on industrial._Mr. Shardlow
4 stated that every developer indicated that housing was the.key to the success of this site. He
5 continued that the site does not have community-scale shopping center potential, and that light
6 industrial uses do not pay enough in order to make this project work.
7
8 Councilmember Thuesen asked about funding for the project. Mr. Shardlow said that the project
9 was unable to carry the cost of subsidizing housing cost within the way it is currently set up. He
10 stated that the City of St. Anthony is an ideal location for the success of this effort. He indicated
11 that there are a number of keys to the success of this effort that included finding a developer that
12 has the wherewithal to ensure that the project makes financial sense for the community, and also
13 making sure that it is designed in a way to accommodate density without causing any threat to
14 the surrounding area.
15
16 Councilmember Thuesen stated that he wanted the details when the Final Concept Plan is
17 presented, as to why and how it came to be the way that it is. Mr. Shardlow indicated that the
18 next step for them is to produce a recommendation of what the concept should be and the reasons
19 for the recommendation.
20
21 Councilmember.Thuesen asked that the long-term benefits to the city and community be
22 included in that information. He also requested the Financial Summary be included as well. Mr.
23 Shardlow indicated that all of the requested information will be presented to them,broken down
24 by phases.
25
26 Councilmember Hodson asked if there has been any discussion about how much life the Apache
27 Building has left in it; and has tearing it down and starting from scratch been an option. Mr.
28 Shardlow responded that Apache has some real liabilities aesthetically as it sits today. He
29 indicated that he has a lot of respect for the work Hillcrest has done in other places, and is
30 confident in their recommendation.
31
32 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that there was never a Planned Unit Development for the park site, and
33 indicated he hoped that one is now in place to make sense of the site. Mr. Shardlow responded .
34 that there are some things that can be improved with some type of Architectural Master Plan,.but
35 there is a limit to what can be done that way.
36
37 Mayor Cavanaugh asked for a timeline on this sort of project. Mr. Shardlow stated
38 that, if the building is cleared, and the park is in the center,then the residential should go fairly
39 quickly. He added that if there is a commitment to clear the land and improve the visibility, he
40 saw the residential in three to five years.
41
42 Mayor Cavanaugh acknowledged that there are more tools available to do office space in
43 conjunction with residential. Mr. Shardlow stated that there is a healthy office component in this
44 plan, and it is too difficult to project what the response would be to an office building because it
45 is not a Class A location for office.
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1
2. Councilmember Hodson asked if any of the higher-end developers have seen the last Concept
.3 Plan. Mr. Shardlow indicated that they had shown a preliminary draft to a couple of them, and
4 that they will show them some of the newer ideas. Mr. Shardlow stated that, more than'anything,
5 the higher-end developers need to see that there is a community that will embrace such a plan.
6
7 Councilmember Hodson asked about the water capacity of the Rice Lake Watershed. Mr.
8 Shardlow indicated that they have an engineer for the ponds and stated that they would be
9 building water filtration throughout the site. He indicated that there were a lot of options with
10 regard to water features in this Plan.
11
12 Councilmember Hodson expressed his concern with the potential sale of the Salvation Army
13 land, and any recommendations for holding ponds on the site. Mr. Shardlow responded that the
14 opportunity exists to make those improvements.
15
16 Councilmember Thuesen asked how they could avoid housing misuse within these potential
17 residential sites, and how the city can get long-term, well-managed residential sites. Mr.
18 Shardlow responded that, first, the Council would have the opportunity to research the work and
19 reputation of any companies that.are interested in this project. Second, he indicated that they
20 would be entering into a Redevelopment Agreement where. the value of the development site
..21 would be guaranteed. Third, the Planned Unit Development Agreement which would stipulate
22 the quality of the construction.
23
24 Councilmember Sparks mentioned the impact that the project will have on the school district.
25 She expressed her hope that someone analyzes the impact that this project will have on the
26 school district. Mr. Shardlow acknowledged Councilmember Sparks' concerns,but indicated
27 that, until they have a concrete plan with which they are working,they cannot look too deeply
28 into it. He stated that the concern has been heard before and would be addressed.
29
30 Mayor Cavanaugh thanked Mr. Shardlow and expressed the positive feedback he has received
31 for some of the members of the Steering Committee. Mr. Shardlow again stated his pleasure
32 with the Steering Committee.
33 .
34' B. Resolution 01-057,'re: Acquire Harding Street ponding easement.
35 Mornson reviewed Resolution 01-057 for the Council.
36
37 Motion by Hodson to adopt Resolution 01-057,re: Acquire Harding Street ponding easement.
38
39 Motion carried unanimously.
40
41 C. Resolution 01-058 re: Approving a drainage and ponding easement relating to the
42 Harding Street Ponding Project.
43 Mornson reviewed Resolution 01-058 for the Council.
44
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1 Motion by Hodson to adopt Resolution 01-058, re: Approving a drainage and ponding easement
2 relating to the Harding Street Ponding Project.
3
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5
6 D. Resolution 01-055, re: Appraisal prices relating to condemnation of the three properties
7 involved with the Harding ponding project.
8 City Attorney Jerry Gilligan reviewed Resolution 01-055 with the Council. He indicated that
9 Parcel A be deleted from the Resolution.
10
11 Motion by Thuesen to adopt Resolution 01-055,re: Appraisal prices relating to condemnation of
12 the three properties involved with the Harding ponding project.
13
14 Motion carried unanimously.
15
16 E. Resolution 01-056, re: Approve City Code Enforcement Policy.
17 Morrison reviewed Resolution 01-056 with the Council and stated that the City Code
18 Enforcement Policy is a work in progress, which probably needs to be analyzed and modified
19 annually.
20
21 Mayor Cavanaugh-asked about the Office Follow-Up section on page.43 has been spelled out
22 clearly. Morrison responded that the Office Follow-Up is a last resort where the offending party
23 is unwilling to cooperate.
24
25 Councilmembers Sparks and Hodson commended Fire Chief Hewitt on an excellent document.
26 Mayor Cavanaugh acknowledged that there are good things already happening under this revised
27 policy.
28
29 Motion by Sparks to adopt Resolution 01-056, re: Approve City Code Enforcement Policy.
30
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32
33 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
34
35 A. Review prol2osed 2002 City budget.
36 City Manager Michael Morrison stated that all of the major departments were represented at the
37 meeting. He reviewed the important dates for the budget schedule for the 2002 Budget.
38 Morrison then reviewed a Budget Projection Summary of actual audited figures for 2000. He
39 cited a couple of other revenues that could offset any budget increases.
40
41 Morrison reviewed the 5-year Revenue Comparison, 5-year Expenditure Comparison.and 5-year
42 Budget Reserves. He stated that he sees the funding sources that the reserves have been spent on
43 as good decisions. He stated that the requests for funding are growing, and that other sources
44 need to be established. He reviewed a summary of"Where Property Tax Dollars Go," and the
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1 Local Levy Comparison and stated that the rationale behind the tax abatement levy is that it
2 would impact tax payers at no cost to them.
3
4 Mayor Cavanaugh invited residents to come forward with any questions, or concerns regarding
5 the proposed 2002 City Budget.
6
7 Casey Scott, 2501 Paul Avenue Northeast, asked for an explanation of the Estimated City Tax
8 Rate. Mayor Cavanaugh explained that it was an estimate on what the 14% Tax Levy would look
9 like on a$147,100 house that had it's value assessed at$154,500, and the 18% increase
10 represents the amount of tax increase that a house would have, given the valuation increase. Mr.
11 Scott stated that he thought the meeting tonight would provide residents with a picture of what
12 the needs of the city are from the staff and be able to provide input. He added that this would be
13 helpful in the future.
14
15 Morrison indicated that those issues would be discussed at the August 14`h meeting. Mayor
16 Cavanaugh suggested that Mr. Scott attend that meeting to hear what comes out of these
17 reserves, and provide feedback. Mr. Scott stated that the 5-year plan is what he viewed as most
18 important and beneficial as a resident of the City of St. Anthony.
19
20 Mr. Scott commended.the Council for their work and commitment to the community.
21
22 Mayor Cavanaugh reviewed a handout he had created from the 2001 budget that displayed
23 historical patterns. He stated that these charts will play an important role at the August 14th
24 meeting.
25
26 Councilmember Hodson asked Jay Hartman how the city faired this year. Mr. Hartman stated
27 that Public Works ran out of salt at one point, but that labor was not a problem.
28
29 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
30
31 A. Investment report recap by Finance Director Roger Larson.
32 Finance Director Roger Larson stated that the City's rate of return was 1.8% higher than the rate
33 of return on treasuries, which is a bench mark that is used to determine what comprises the
34 portfolio. He stated that by making a few adjustments, they could even improve the rate of
35 return on investments.
36
37 Larson indicated that the investment portfolio review report recommended consolidating the
38 City's money market accounts into the 4/M Fund in order to gain a higher annualized yield.
39
40 Larson referred to the recent merger of Firstar and US Bank, and that Bremer Bank purchased the
41 Firstar St. Anthony branch. He indicated that little change would be reflected under the new
42 owner. Larson indicated that a meeting with Bremer produced an analysis comparing Firstar,
43 Bremer, and the 4/M Fund, which he reviewed.
44
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1 Motion by Sparks that staff formalize and restructure the City's banking services with Bremer
2 Bank to include:
3
4 1. Interest earnings equal to that of Bremer's Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund
5 for all accounts.
6 2. Maintain waived banking fees agreement with a minimum cash balance of$200,000.
7
8 Council authorized the Mayor, City Manager and Finance Director to sign the appropriate
9 paperwork and signature cards.
10
11 Motion carried unanimously.
12
13 XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
14 City Manager Michael Morrison reviewed a few of upcoming meetings that he would like to see
15 members of the Council attend. Among these meetings is the June 12'' meeting with Ehlers and
16 Associates for a first strategy work session, and the AMM annual meeting will be held on May
17 31s`.
18
19 Morrison also indicated that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has developed a
20 grant program for Fire Departments throughout the country. Fire Chief Hewitt has applied for a
21 grant that will pay.for 90% of the cost for equipment,or issues that need to be.funded. He
22 indicated that they have applied for a Pumper and Thermal Scanner.
23
24 Councilmember Thuesen stated that the community has expressed their exceptional satisfaction
25 with the Fire Department and their dedication with regard to the rain. Morrison concurred.
26
27 Councilmember Sparks referred to the Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
28 They are proposing a watershed-wide levy to happen in 2002, and would like to know if the City
29 of St. Anthony would still be a part of it. The City of St. Anthony said they would be a part of
30 the levy, if they got their money back.
31
32 Councilmember Hodson commended George and Mary Rockwood for bringing the Spring Kick
33 Off Concert Series to the city. He urged the Council to do what they can to participate if the
34 event.
35
36 Councilmember Hodson referred to the many letters that were written thanking the Police
37 Department and the Fire Department for their numerous efforts and jobs well done.
38
39 Councilmember Hodson also noted that he would be traveling to Costa Rica tomorrow to meet
40 with the appropriate people to determine how the donated fire gear will get to them.
41
42 Mayor Cavanaugh noted that a meeting will be held at the Earl Brown Heritage Center that may
43 be educational in relation to what is going on with the Northwest Quadrant. He also indicated
44 that the meeting between the Council and the Planning Commission went well.
45
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1 Mayor Cavanaugh expressed his disappointment that the sewer backed up, but noted that it is
2 being handled well.
3
4 Mayor Cavanaugh distributed an-analysis that Captain John Ohl had given to him regarding what
5 various cities pay their Police Departments. He reviewed a couple of the details of the analysis,
6 which indicate that the City of St. Anthony is in the fair range in relation to other cities.
7
8 Momson indicated that Councilmember Hodson and Mike Larson of Sports Boosters had a
9 meeting to discuss the use of, and future of,the Stonehouse building.
10
11 X11. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
12 None.
13
14 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
15 Motion by Mayor Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
16
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18
19 Respectfully submitted,
20
21.
22 Courtney Seesz
23 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
24
25 Mayor
26
27 ATTEST:
28 City Clerk
29
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCEL STUDY SESSION
3 May 8, 2001
4 Council Chambers
5 I. CALL TO ORDER.
6 Mayor Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
7 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
9 III. ROLL CALL.
10 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks,Thuesen,Horst and
11 Hodson.
12 Councilmembers absent: None.
13 Also present: City Manager Michael Mornson; City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
14 IV. COMMUNITY FORUM.
15 Tom Hauben, 2705 Paul Avenue, stated he was there to discuss the City of St. Anthony's sewer
16 service, or lack thereof. He stated that two years ago his street had the alleys and sewers
17 replaced, yet the storms on April 22"d and April 23rd caused sewer backups in his neighborhood.
18 He wanted to know what actually caused the backups in his neighborhood. He indicated that
19 City workers were out early on those mornings, and if it was a sump-pump problem, he felt the
20 City policies that are in effect are unacceptable.
21 Mr. Hauben stated he.did not understand why other cities were able to eliminate sewer troubles,
22 and said it was his opinion that a freeze be put on all other building projects until this one is
23 fixed. Mr. Hauben indicated that his insurance company would probably cancel him because he
24 has had two claims within the last three years, and said he would be filing a claim with the City
25 of St. Anthony tomorrow. Mr. Hauben concluded by saying that he and his neighbors were
26 extremely unhappy about the situation and they felt they deserved the same services that
27 everybody else has in the city.
28 Todd Hubmer responded that they are aware of these problems, and have entered into an
29 agreement with the Metropolitan Council to address this issue. He stated they are currently
30 looking at the area South of Paul Avenue to the city of Minneapolis to see if they have any
31 deficiencies, or repair work that needs to be done. Mr. Hubmer indicated that within the next six
32 weeks, they should have some indication of what type of work needs to be done to alleviate the
33 problem.
34 Mayor Cavanaugh asked if they were going to put cameras along the lights of the area that they
35 will be studying. Mr. Hubmer responded that they would be putting lights there, and that it was a
36 difficult task because it is the trunk line into the City.
37 Councilmember Thuesen asked if there were other problem areas. Mr. Hubmer responded that
38 there was another problem area up at 33`d and Edward, and also some backups along Roosevelt
39 and the Minneapolis border. Mr. Hubmer added that sanitary sewer systems were a problem in
40 several areas in the Twin Cities.
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1 Councilmember Hodson asked what causes these backups, and how fast the rate of waterfall has
2 to be to cause these problems. Mr. Hubmer responded that the soil was already saturated from
3; the snow and frost-which is what caused the sanitary system to receive such an inflow of-clear-
4 water that it backed up in some of the lower places in.town.
5 Mayor Cavanaugh indicated that their agreement with the Metropolitan Council was insurance
6 that they were dedicated to fixing the problem. He apologized to Mr. Hauben for the
7 inconveniences, and said WSB would stay on this problem until they had an answer.
8 Mr. Hubmer stated that they went out for bids today, and that bids should be in and completed by
9 the second week of June. He indicated that he could have a report to bring back to the Council
10 the second week of June.
11 Mayor Cavanaugh thanked Mr. Hauben for coming.
12 VI. ACTION ITEMS.
13 A. Proclaim"Warren Rolek Day'on May 17. 2001.
14 Mayor Cavanaugh reviewed the proclamation and the party that would be held to honor Warren
15 Rolek on May 17th.
16 Councilmember Sparks moved that"Warren.Rolek Day".be recognized on May 17th.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 B. Consent Agenda.
19 Motion by Thuesen, second by Hodson, to approve the Consent Agenda. Said Consent Agenda
20 consisted of:
21 1. Claims.
22 2. Memorandum of Understanding with ISD#282 for Conduct of 2001 Local Elections.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 . C Resolution 01-059 Award Bid For Landscaping Of Storm Water Pond. .
25 Todd Hubmer reviewed the bids that came in on this project on April 26th. He indicated that one
26 of the reasons that they only had two bidders was because they had to be pre-qualified. Mr.
27 Hubmer stated that the reason for the pre-qualification was due to the sensitive nature of the area.
28 He recommended that Second Nature Lawn And Landscapes be awarded the bid in the amount of
29 $268,715.60.
30 Mayor Cavanaugh asked if the residents had seen this landscaping plan. Mr. Hubmer-responded
31 that they had seen the plans and they have made adjustments to the plans to respond to some of
32 the concerns of the residents.
33 Mayor Cavanaugh asked if the area is owned.by the property owners once it is completed. Mr.
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1 Hubmer responded that it would be owned by the property owners.
2 Mayor Cavanaugh.asked if there were any.additional taxes on this land because of.the
3 improvements. City Attorney Jerry Gilligan responded that there would not be any additional
4 taxes.
5 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen to adopt Resolution 01-059,re: Award bid for landscaping
6 of storm water pond.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 D Resolution 01-060 Award Bid For Central Park Redevelopment.
9 City Manager Mornson introduced Bob Kost, of BRW, after expressing his concern over the high
10 cost of this project. Mr. Kost reviewed the bid process with the Council. He stated that the bids
11 were received on May 1, 2001, and that there were twenty-six interested parties at the close of
12 the bidding. He stated that only three bids were received, and the lowest bid was nearly 11%
13 over the engineer's estimate. He also mentioned that all three contractors made significant errors
,14 in their bids.
15 Mr.Kost stated that the bid tabulation was complicated. He indicated that there was a base bid,
16 and eleven items that were listed as additions,or deductions, as.separate items from the base bid.
'17 Mr. Kost stated that the reason for the option to add, or deduct these items was to make the
'18 bidding of the project as flexible as possible with regard to the investigation of the contaminated
19 soil, and all areas affected by it.
20 Mr. Kost indicated that some of the interested parties expressed their concern with the
21 contaminated soil.
22 Mr. Kost stated that, after much deliberation with the Parks Commission, he recommended that
23 the Council reject the bids, review the plans, and prepare for a re-bid.
. 24 Councilmember Thuesen asked if they were to reject the bids, would some of the contractors .
25 who.did not submit bids have fewer projects then, and be willing to submit this.next time.: Mr.
. 26 Kost indicated that was their hope..
27 Councilmember Thuesen asked if,now that more is known about the contaminated soil, there is a
28 greater possibility that more would be interested. Mr. Kost indicated that he believed there
29 would be less fear surrounding the project.
30 Councilmember Thuesen asked for some specific dates on the project. Mr. Kost indicated that
31 just after Labor Day would be the best time to begin the project.
32 Councilmember Hodson asked why they would not begin sooner. Mr. Kost stated that summer
33 jobs would be winding down, and,hopefully, more of the contractors would be looking for more
34 jobs.
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1 Councilmember Hodson asked about extending the bid days. Mr. Kost stated he thought that
2 was a good suggestion.
3 Mayor Cavanaugh asked about the risk that is left to the bidder regarding the contaminated soil.
4 Mr. Kost explained that the circumstances regarding the risk to the bidders varies from digging
5 into something that would postpone the project, to being required to request a large change order
6 because a special amount of construction needed to be done. He continued that a number of tests
7 have given them a good understanding of the location and extent of the contaminated soil, which
8 has reduced the risks to the bidders significantly.
9 Chris Bradshaw, of BRW, stated that when they presented their plan to the Minnesota Pollution
10 Control Agency, they asked for several additional borings and test trenches. He feels they have
11 peppered the sight with borings, and have delineated two separate, former dumping areas. He
12 stated that looking at where it all lays out in cross-section, the railroad ties need to be pulled out,
13 as well as the contaminated soil associated with the railroad ties. Mr. Bradshaw added that the
14 health and safety standards of the sight are below risk standards, which is an issue for the
15 workers, as well.
16 Councilmember Thuesen asked if this information was available at the time of bidding. Mr.
-17_ Bradshaw responded that it was not available at that time.
18 Mr. Kost stated that they would restructure the bidding process next time around, and eliminate
19 the options.
20 Mayor Cavanaugh asked Chair Jindra and Maury Anderson their individual opinions on the
21 project bids. Parks Commission Chair Jindra stated that she wants to see the project move
22 forward, but would like to reject the bids at this time. Mr. Anderson stated that the Parks
23 Commission discussed the two options extensively last week, and he believed that the possibility
24 to save money outweighs the risk of the bids possibly coming in higher. His final
25 recommendation was in agreement with Mr. Kost to re-bid the project.
26 Mayor Cavanaugh asked what costs exist for the city to send this project back out for re-bid.
27 Mr. Kost stated they would need to.redo the bid evaluation, revisit the plans with the Parks
28 Commission and Mr.Anderson. He estimated the total cost to be $10,000, and said he could
29 have the information pulled together in the next couple of weeks.
30 Mr. Kost also indicated that the buildings that were planned to be in Central Park were also an
31 issue for the contractors. He stated that they were seen as unknowns, which meant that they were
32 charging more for them. Mr. Kost suggested putting the bids for Central Park, and the buildings
33 of Central Park out for bid together.
34 Councilmember Horst asked the Council if they wanted to spend this much money. He stated the
35 project has increased from a park improvement to a new park. Mr. Kost stated that the Parks
36 Commission has discussed that as a very real issue, and that the expectations of Central Park
37 need to be re-determined.
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1 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that they cannot afford$2,200,000, and that they should discuss
2 rejecting the bids. Councilmember Horst indicated that he did not want to seem like he was not
3 in favor of the project at all,but was concerned.about the extreme increase in cost.
4 Councilmember Thuesen stated that the Council should determine a dollar amount that they will
5 put into this project, as well as give the Parks Commission a firm date.
6 Mr. Kost stated that he agreed with Councilmember Thuesen that a specific budget needed to be
7 determined now that they have all of the necessary information.
8 Councilmember Horst indicated that he would be comfortable with the initial budget for the
9 project of$1,600,000. He added that, if obstacles came along, that a changes order be submitted
10 and discussed, as they have done with passed projects.
11 Councilmember Thuesen indicated that he would be comfortable with Roger Larson's
12 recommendation of$2,300,000, which included the buildings. Councilmember Horst stated that
13 if they go with that budget, they are in the position to spend every penny, which he was not
14 comfortable with.
15 Councilmember Hodson stated that it has been indicated that they have the funds to do a lot of
16 the discussed plans, and that they discuss those things.:He stated that they have not done
17 anything to Central Park for forty-five years, and that it is time to make it a place for multi-
18 generational use.
19 Councilmember Horst stated that, while the park may not be functioning to their liking, it is
20 functioning. He asked why they do not put some more money into the infrastructure of the city,
21 such as the Public Works Fire Station.
22 Councilmember Sparks interjected that the park improvements are critical. She referred to some
23 research that she had done which indicated that city parks increase real-estate values
24 substantially, and ensure a safer living environment through lighting. Councilmember Sparks
25 stated that the improvements to Central Park are not a luxury, and are as important as all of the
26 other projects in the city.
27 Councilmember Horst stated that he agreed with the information that Councilmember Sparks
28 reviewed,but that things needed to be prioritized. Councilmember Sparks stated that all of the
29 projects mentioned tonight were important,including the Central Park project.
30 Parks Commission Chair Jindra stated that she attended a City Council meeting back in April of
31 1997 that was filled with residents, and the decision was made to improve the parks in the area.
32 She asked the Council when that promise would be fulfilled.
33
34 Councilmember Horst stated that he was not opposed to the Central Park Project,but that he did
35 not support pouring all of the possible funds into the project.
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1 Councilmember Sparks stated that she trusted in their Finance Director Roger Larson that they
2 . could spend$2,300,000 to do the Central Park Project. Councilmember Horst stated it was the
3 first time that they were paying attention to what.Mr.Larson had to say. Mayor Cavanaugh
4, indicated:that was untrue, and that it was the first time they had asked Mr. Larson fora budget
5 for this project.
6 Mayor Cavanaugh recommended that they follow the guidance of Mr. Larson, and make the
7 budget$2,300,000 for the Central Park Project.
8 The City Council commended the Parks Commission for their work thus far.
9 Motion by Mayor Cavanaugh, second by Councilmember Thuesen, that the Central Park Project
10 be capped at$2,300,000, which includes buildings.
11 Motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Horst opposed.
12 E. Resolution 01-061 Approve Building Designs And Cost Estimates For City Parks
13 Building By SEH.
14 Ms. Olivier asked the Council what funds would be there for the buildings. Mayor Cavanaugh
15 responded that it was unknown at this point.
16 Ms. Olivier asked if the Silver Point Project was included in the $2,300,000. Mayor Cavanaugh
17 stated that it was not.
18 Ms. Olivier indicated that they were ready to begin construction documents at this point, and that,
19 they wanted to draw up the plans for the buildings for Central Park and Silver Point Park in order
20 to keep costs down.
21 Councilmember Horst asked Mike Mornson to review the funding status of the two projects. It
22 was determined that the DNR was funding the Silver Point Park project.
23 Parks Commission Chair Jindra informed the Council that the original plans for Central Park
24 included renovating a forty-five year old building by the,wading pool. _The Parks Commission
25 has decided to put in.a new building instead with a warming house and a meeting room.
26 Councilmember Sparks added that she has seen the building.that it is being modeled after and
27 shared some of the amenities with the Council. Councilmember Horst stated that all was well, if
28 they could afford it.
29 Resolution tabled.
30
31 F. Review and approve 2000 City Audit as presented by Stu Bonniwell, City Auditor.
32 Stu Bonniwell began reviewing pages 27-33, which were his comments on the review of the City
33 of St. Anthony Financial Report ending December 31,2000, and stated that the report was
34 intended solely for the information and use of the City Council,management and others within
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1 the organization. He stated that the financial condition of the City continues to remain strong.
2 He noted that the City's financial condition has not changed significantly over the past several
3 years.
4 Mr. Bonniwell continued by reviewing a summary of significant activities of the different fund
5 categories:
6 The General Fund at December 31,2000 was $976,523, which represented an increase of
7 12.15% from the prior year's fund balance. Revenues and transfers of$3,472,701 were
8 less than budgeted estimates by approximately $55,000 due to a budget transfer of
9 $250,000 not deemed necessary by City management. The fund balance of the General
10 Reserve Fund of$250,000 was designated for revenue stabilization purposes in the
11 General Fund,or for capital acquisitions in 2001.
12 Many of the Debt Service Funds maintained relate to the City's street improvement
13 program. Existing fund balances,combined with annual tax and assessment levy
14 amounts, was sufficient to satisfy 2001 debt service requirements.
15
16 The Capital Project Funds for the year 2000 were largely used for improvement costs.
17 Improvement costs incurred by the City amounted to$3,837,973. Proceeds from two
18 bond issues,in addition to state aids, were used to fund those projects.
19
20 Proprietary Funds. The financial condition of each enterprise fund improved based on
21 results of operations for 2000. The Liquor Fund had a net income of$217,822 for the
22 year. After budgeted transfers of$140,000, the increase in retained earnings was
23 $77,822. The Utility Fund had a net income from operations of$514,366 for the year.
24 Retained earnings of the Utility Fund were approximately $7,000,000, which are reserved
25 for water filtration and purification improvements. The Deficit of the Employee Benefit
26 Fund is $196,615 at the end of the year. The liability for compensated absences increased
27 as a result of the conversion from sick days to personal leave days for computation of the
28 liability amount.
29
30 Mr. Bonniwell reviewed the Government Accounting Standards Board(GASB) Statement
31 Number 34 with the Council. He indicated it was the most significant change in the
32 governmental financial reporting model in over twenty years. He said this statement establishes
33 financial reporting standards for state and local governments.
34 Mr. Bonniwell reviewed some of the major concepts of the Statement:
35 1. A section titled"management's discussion and analysis' must be added to the
36 financial report and statements.
37 2. Government-wide financial statements will replace the current general purpose
38 financial statements as they are referred to.
39 3. Individual fund financial statements will also be included in the financial report.
40 4. Required supplementary information must include:
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1 Budgetary comparisons in the financial statements and must include both the
2 original budgets as well as amended budgets, a reconciliation between the fund-
3 basis and the government-wide financial.statements, and other types of financial
4 data required:by previous GASB pronouncements.
5 Mr. Bonniwell stated that the requirements of this statement are effective in three phases based
6 on a government's total annual revenues in the first fiscal year ending after June 15,1999. He
7 indicated that earlier implementation of this Statement was encouraged but not required.
8 The Council discussed the items reviewed by Mr. Bonniwell and thanked him for coming.
9 VI. REVIEW ITEMS.
10 Mayor Cavanaugh mentioned the Stonehouse and the rumors of closing it down.The Council
11 discussed the rumors, the pull-tabs, and the Sports Boosters. Mayor Cavanaugh indicated that he
12 would like the City Council to determine a process by which it is decided to shut down the
13 Stonehouse, in order to prevent them from being forced to do so in an unprepared manner.
14 City Manager Morrison recommended that the appropriate people from the Stonehouse and
15 Sports Boosters be invited to the next City Council Study Session in June.
16 Mr. Mornson.reviewed a request for the Concert Series to be given some grant money.
17 Councilmember Hodson recommended that the Concert Series be given a one-time $2,000 grant.
18 The Council agreed.
19 Motion by Hodson, second by Sparks, to give the Concert Series a one-time$2,000 grant.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Councilmember Horst stated that there was a request for new carpeting in the Community
22 Service classrooms. He recommended that the Council approve a$3,000 budget for the carpet.
23 Motion by Horst, second by Sparks to give$3,000 toward the new carpet for the Community
24 Service classrooms.
25 Motion carried 4-1. Councilmember Thuesen abstained.
26 VII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
27 Councilmember Hodson mentioned the annual Village Gardeners Sale that would take place next
28 week.
29 Councilmember Sparks mentioned the series of entertainment that will be happening in the fall
30 over at the High School in October. She stated that tickets needed.to be purchased by May 25`,
31 for the fall entertainment.
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1 Councilmember Thuesen referred to the storm water discussion earlier this evening. He stated
2 that he had gone through the intersections that had been improved during the Sunday evening
3 storm, and they were dry. He suggested that improvements to the other areas of concern happen
4 as soon as possible.
5 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
6 Motion by Councilmember Horst to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 Respectfully submitted,
9 Courtney Seesz
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12 Mayor
13 ATTEST:
14 City Clerk
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
3 May 22, 2001 DRAFT
4 7:00 p.m.
5 Council Chambers
6 I. CALL TO ORDER.
7 Mayor-Cavanaugh called the meeting to order at 7:01-p.m.
8 II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
9 Mayor Cavanaugh invited the Council and audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
10 III. ROLL CALL.
11 Councilmembers present: Mayor Cavanaugh; Councilmembers Sparks,Thuesen, and Horst.
12 Councilmembers absent: Councilmember Hodson.
13 Also present: City Manager Michael Mornson; City Attorney Jerry Gilligan.
14 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 22, 2001 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.
15 Motion by Councilmember Sparks to approve the May 22, 2001 City Council Regular Meeting
16 Agenda.
17 Motion carried unanimously.
18 V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
19 None.
20 VI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
21 Mayor Cavanaugh invited any residents in the audience to speak to the Council on items that are
22 not on the regular agenda.
23 Hearing no further response, Mayor Cavanaugh moved forward with the agenda.
24 VII. CONSENT AGENDA.
25 The following corrections were made to the Study Session minutes of May 8, 2001:
26 Page 1, beginning with line 15 and throughout rest of minutes to correct"Hauben" to read
27 -"Hoben."
28 The deletion of all second motions.
29 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen to approve the Consent Agenda as corrected above. Said
30 Consent Agenda consisted of:
31 1. Council Regular Meeting Minutes- April 24, 2001;
32 2. Council Study Session Minutes- May 8, 2001;
33 3. Licenses/Permits; and
34 4. Claims.
35 Motion carried unanimously.
36 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
37 None.
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1 IX. GENERAL POLICY BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL.
2 A. Resolution 01-062, Adopt Joint and Cooperative Agreement for Use of Law Enforcement
3 Personnel and Equipment.
4 Morrison stated that this agreement was to replace the former agreement they had with Hennepin
5 County since 1968. Essentially, he stated, it is the same agreement which gives the City of St.
6 Anthony the ability to call other Hennepin County communities for mutual aid, as well as to have
7 other communities call the City of St. Anthony for mutual aid.
8 Mayor Cavanaugh asked Morrison what he had found out with Minneapolis. Morrison responded
9 that he had not heard anything yet.
10 Motion by Councilmember Thuesen to adopt Resolution 01-062, re: Adopt Joint and
11 Cooperative Agreement for Use of Law Enforcement Personnel and Equipment.
12
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 B. Resolution 01-063, re: Waive monetary limits on tort liability.
15 Morrison stated that the Resolution was one to waive tort liability limits for LMCIT (League of
16 Minnesota Cities Insurance Renewal) Insurance Program. He stated it was an annual resolution
17 done in conjunction with the insurance renewal.
18 Morrison introduced Carl Bennetsen of Gallagher Insurance, who assisted them with the
19 preparation of their insurance renewal with the league, to review the Gallagher Insurance. Mr.
20 Bennetsen indicated that Minnesota statute states that, regarding tort liability, the limits remain
21 $300,000 per an acclaimment, and$1,000,000 per an occurrence, which applies to Minnesota
22 statutes only.
23 Mr. Bennetsen stated that the City if St. Anthony has decided to waive the$300,000 per an
24 acclaimment limit up to the limits of the City's coverage. He indicated that the thought process
25 behind that decision was that, should a member of the community have an injury due to
26 negligence on behalf of the city which would require ongoing treatment, it is expected.that
27 person would be a good citizen, by which the City would be able to apply up to$1,000,000
28 limits per that injured party. He stated that the opposite point of view is that, if there were more
29 than one person injured, the City does not have that$300,000 limit.
30 Councilmember Sparks asked how it would work if there were four, or five people injured. Mr.
31 Bennetsen stated that the $1,000,000 would be divided between whoever would receive an award
32 under the policy. He stated that under the $300,000 policy, there would be $300,000 per
33 acclaimment, and up to$1,000,000 per occurrence.
34 Mayor Cavanaugh asked what the cost difference was in the insurance, if they chose to not waive
35 the $300,000 per acclaimment. Mr. Bennetsen stated that the difference was about$2,500.
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1 Mayor Cavanaugh asked how many other cities waive this policy. Mr. Bennetsen said it was
2 about 50%.
3 Mr. Bennetsen indicated this is the second year that the City of St. Anthony has waived the
4 policy. Mornson added that the League has just provided them with the opportunity for more
5 coverage, which is why they have the ability to waive the policy.
6 Councilmember Sparks asked Mornson what he recommended. Mornson stated that he was in
7 favor of waiving the policy so that if any members of the community had a legitimate claim, they
8 would get the greatest amount of money that they possibly could. He added that it also provided
9 the City of St. Anthony with more protection at a very modest cost.
10 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that his only concern was that they were waiving a state statute. Mr.
11 Bennetsen stated that the way the policy is drafted, and the way the Resolution is drafted, it states
12 up to the limits of the policy is how much it is waived.
13 Mornson stated that the City Attorney recommended that they go with the higher limits last year.
14 Motion by Horst to adopt Resolution 01-063, re: Waive monetary limits on tort liability.
15 Motion earried unanimously.
16 C. Resolution 01-064, re: Approve City's insurance coverage for June 1. 2001 through May
17 31, 2001.
18 Councilmember Sparks asked if the $23,000 for the on-sale/off-sale liquor liability is actually
19 incorporated into the liquor operations on page 34, or is it found somewhere else. Mornson
20 stated that it was included.
21 Councilmember Thuesen asked about the difference in the premiums between SAV's 1 and 2.
22 Christopher Skelton, from sunrise Park Insurance Agency, stated that part of the reason for the
23 increase was due to an additional claim on the liquor liability that was reported during the prior
24 policy period. He added that the their was also a minor increase in premium, which is standard.
25 Motion by Mayor Cavanaugh to approve Resolution 01-064,re: Approve City's insurance.
26 coverage for June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 X. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF.
29 A. Planning Commission - May 15, 2001.
30 Planning Commissioner Tillmann indicated that she was present to discuss the ordinance change
31 that would allow electronic signs for public use only,on recreational, and open-space land. She
32 indicated that the proposal for the ordinance change was an interim step, as part of a larger
33 project to review the entire sign ordinance.
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1 Mayor Cavanaugh asked for some of the electronic capabilities of an electronic sign.
2 Commissioner Tillmann responded that the sign they are talking about would have a reader board
3. with a message in lights, controlled by an off-site computer.
4 Councilmember Sparks asked if there would be a requirement that it would not flash, or change
5 frequently. Commissioner Tillmann indicated that there would be limitations and requirements.
6 Councilmember Horst said that the sign sounded similar to the Salvation Army property.
7 Commissioner Tillmann indicated that they have mentioned that possibility.
8 Councilmember Thuesen expressed his concern with going too broad with the ordinance.
9 Commissioner Tillmann indicated that their hope is to keep it very limited.
10 Mayor Cavanaugh asked if they would be getting the sign this year. Mornson indicated that
11 he was uncertain with the expectations of the Planning Commission regarding the design of the
12 sign. Commissioner Tillmann indicated that they were hoping to get the designer who was
13 working with the City Hall Committee to help them with the drawing, so that the public could
14 see what they are talking about.
15 Mornson indicated that funding was an issue, as there was not money in the budget for this.
16 Mornson stated that the Planning Commission has to determine the definition of open
17 recreational space. Commissioner Tillmann said that they still needed to determine the definition
18 of public use.
19 Mornson indicated that the earliest it would be approved would be the last meeting in July.
20 Mayor Cavanaugh stated it would be nice to get some estimates on cost. Mornson responded
21 that some companies would design a sign free of charge.
22 Councilmember Sparks stated that the consultant had come up with some proposals with the City
23 Hall Building, and to, at least, use the same brick as that building.
24 The Council thanked Commissioner Tillmann for the update.:
25 XI. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCILMEMBERS.
26 City Manager Mike Mornson said that Councilmembers Sparks, Horst and Mayor Cavanaugh
27 had signed up for the AMM meeting on Thursday.
28
29 Mornson indicated that the Parks Commission is going out for re-bid on June 26, 2001.
30 Mornson stated that he would like to begin the June 12, 2001 City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m.
31 because Jim Prosser, who will be presenting a lot of the items that are on the agenda for that
32 meeting, needs to be in Mound by 8:00 p.m. that evening.
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1 Momson stated that the last meeting for the Task Force for Apache Plaza would be on May 31,
2 2001. He indicated that the schedule for this project gets pretty ambitious. He indicated that it is
3 scheduled for Council approval at the July 26, 2001 ;meeting.
4 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that he hoped that there is good attendance at the May 31, 2001
5 meeting so that there are not surprises at later meetings. Mornson stated that the public will be
6 notified of the meeting, as well.
7 Councilmember Horst stated that Community Services was very grateful for the financial aid for
8 the carpeting in the Community Services classrooms.
9 Mayor Cavanaugh said he was at the ground-breaking for Apache Animal Hospital, which they
10 were doubling in size.
11 He added that he attended the Warren Rolek retirement party, and said it was clear that he would
12 be very_missed by the students, parents and staff.
13 Mayor Cavanaugh asked the Councilmembers if they had seen the flyer on Trade-A-Tree.
14 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that the Fire Department has.a Housing Code Complaint Form, which
15 he said really works. Mornson added that they also have an answering machine for the same
16 purpose.
17 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
18 None.
19 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
20 Motion by Mayor Cavanaugh to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 Respectfully submitted,
23 Courtney Seesz
24 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
25
26 Mayor
27 ATTEST:
28 City Clerk
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY DD Lr-�1
2 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 June 11, 2001
4 7:00 p.m.
5 Conference Room
6 I. CALL TO ORDER.
7 Chair Jindra called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and welcomed everyone in Attendance.
8 H. ROLL CALL.
9 Present: Chair Jindra, Vice Chair Doug Koehntop, Commissioners Dan
10 Ganley, Julie Gebhardt, Colleen Hallada, and George Wagner.
11
12 Absent: Commissioner Jenson.
13
14 Also Present: City Councilmember Randy Hodson; Public Works Director Jay
15 Hartman; Representative from Community Services Diane
16 Skrivseth; Representative from Sports Boosters George Zurbey;
17 Representative from the School Board Denise Dunn; Independent
18 Contractor Maury Anderson; Molly Olivier, SEH; Bob Kost and
19 Auggie-Wong, BRW. .
20 III. APPROVAL MAY 1, 2001 PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES.
21 Motion by Commissioner Ganley, second by Commissioner Hallada to approve the May 1, 2001
22 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes.
23 Motion carried unanimously.
24 IV. DISCUSS RE-BID OF CENTRAL PARK AND BUILDINGS- BOB KOST AND MOLLY
25 OLIVIER WILL BE PRESENT.
26 Chair Jindra stated that the City Council gave the Parks Commission a budget of$2.3 million for
27 the Central Park Project. She welcomed Mr. Kost, who came forward to review the revised
28 engineer's cost estimate for the Central Park Redevelopment with the Commission.
29
M Mr. Kost stated that he and Mr. Wong reviewed the existing plans and made several adjustments.
31 Many of the changes were reductions: fewer trees in the landscaping, deleting fencing, reducing
32 number of benches, fewer vines along fencing, reducing the soil mixture for the Sportsfields to
33 eight inches, and not paving the Hockey Field.
34 Mr. Kost stated that the Revised Engineer's Cost Estimate did include bidding lighting for
35 Sportsfields two and three, and did include the half-basketball court.
36 Mr. Kost stated that the changes kept their budget at$1,598,531.50, with a contingency of
37 $51,468.50 intended to be used for any additions.
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1 Commissioner Zurbey asked in the prices take the knowledge of the contaminated soil into
2 consideration. Mr, Kost responded that the figures did reflect the current information on the
3 contaminated soil. Mr. Kost added that they have focused on the middle range of things in the
4 Estimate, in order to provide a cushion for upgrades, and/or additions.
5 Commissioner Zurbey expressed his concern over the possibility of bids coming in higher than
6 the Engineer's Cost Estimate. Mr. Kost indicated that, once a bidder is awarded the bid for the
7 Central Park Redevelopment Project, they could sit down with them and negotiate different
8 pieces of the Project.
9 Chair Jindra asked about the possibility of bids coming in lower. Mr. Kost explained that, if that
10 were to happen, they would choose some of the upgrades. Mr. Kost went on to explain that the
11 problems that would arise would involve any of the items that have not been included in the
12 Engineer's Cost Estimate.
13 Chair Jindra welcomed Molly Olivier with SEH to review the revised plans for the Central Park
14 Pavilion with the Commission.
15 Molly Olivier stated that she went through.and eliminated several items in three different
.16 Schemes: A, B, and C. She stated that SEH went through and grouped large items together and
17 stated that the estimates are as low as they can go.
18 Scheme A: change exterior to wood stud with siding, delete concrete benches, delete operable
19 wall, delete fireplace, delete one bar-b-que pit, delete plumbing to kitchenette, change masonry
20 columns to steel, with build-out, reduce size of windows, change stainless steel fixtures to
21 porcelain, change standing seam roofing to asphalt shingles, remove one bay in the picnic
22 pavilion, remove one bay in the warming house. Construction cost: $354,191.
23 Scheme B: change exterior to wood stud with siding, delete concrete benches, delete fireplace,
24 delete one bar-b-que pit, change masonry columns to steel, with build-out, change stainless steel
25 fixtures to porcelain, change standing seam roofing to asphalt shingles, remove one bay in the.
26 picnic pavilion. Construction.cost: $366,185.
27 Scheme C: change exterior to wood stud with siding, delete concrete benches, delete operable
28 wall, delete one bar-b-que pit, delete plumbing to kitchenette,change masonry columns to steel,
29 with build-out, change standing seam roofing to asphalt shingles, remove one bay in the warming
30 house. Construction cost: $366,185.
31 Commissioner Zurbey stated it looked as though there was more restroom than useable space in
32 the plans for all three Schemes. Ms. Olivier stated that they could look to pull out some of the
33 square footage in the restrooms, but added that she was accommodating earlier requests. Ms.
34 Olivier stated that she needed to meet ADH requirements with certain things.
35
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1 Mr. Hartman stated that what Ms. Olivier presented was accommodating what the Parks
2 Commission has been requesting. .
3 Mr. Anderson asked about the mechanical and custodial space. Ms. Olivier stated that there were
4 about 185 sq ft. intended for mechanical and custodial space. Mr. Kost stated that whatever is
5 planned for storage would be necessary and used.
6 Commissioner Zurbey stated that the extra$60,000 from Scheme A to Scheme B seemed to buy
7 them a lot.
8 Mr. Hartman asked what Ms. Olivier intended to put out to bid. Ms. Olivier stated that she
9 thought somewhere between Schemes B and C. She stated that they could do add alternates in
10 the bid.
11 Commissioner Zurbey suggested they examine the true use of the building. Chair Jindra said she
12 thought there were several things that would keep the building occupied: family reunions,
13 birthday parties, etc.
14 Representative from Community Services, Diane Skrivseth stated that she agreed with_Ms.
15 Olivier to go with Scheme B, and cited the larger windows as important:
16 Ms. Olivier agreed with Chair Jindra and stated that the building could be used for several more
17 purposes than simply as a warming house.
18 Chair Jindra mentioned the similar building at New Brighton and stated that the building would
19 be used for things other than park functions, and that a cheaply constructed building would need
20 to be upgraded soon. She stated that it is important to do it right the first time.
21 Ms. Olivier stated she agreed with Chair Jindra and indicated that the character from Silver Point
22 Park would carry down to the Central Park Pavilion, if they went with Scheme B with some
23 additions.
24 Ms. Olivier stated that the contingency in the Central Park Pavilion was built in at 15%.
25 Ms. Olivier stated that the Commission could go with Scheme A, add the larger windows back
26 in, and addition some of the other,features found in Schemes B and C.
27 Commissioner Zurbey suggested that they go with Scheme B, at least, and look at the Park
28 proposal, in relation to the decision on the building.
29 Ms. Olivier suggested that they go with Scheme A, with the larger windows and the stainless
30 steel for the base bid, and place other features from Scheme B as additions. Mr. Kost agreed.
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1 Commissioner Zurbey suggested that they eliminate additions and include them in the base bid.
2 Several Commissioners disagreed with Commissioner Zurbey.
3 Chair,Jindra stated that she was not happy to choose Scheme A, and suggested they go with one
4 of the other options.
5 Mr. Wong reminded the Commission that it would be possible that bids could come in higher.
6 Commissioner Zurbey stated that if that were to happen, he would be very surprised and
7 disappointed.
8 Ms. Olivier stated that her office has worked very extensively on this project, and she did not
9 believe there would be any surprises in the figures. .
10 Chair Jindra suggested that they digest the Central Park Pavilion figures, and focus on the Park
11 figures,which need to be decided on sooner.
12 Chair Jindra asked Mr. Anderson for his input on the options discussed. Mr. Anderson stated
13 that they should not go with Scheme A, as it is not enough_ . He warned that they could not have a
14 building that focuses solely on.restrooms. He added that he did not think the square footage
15 could be reduced-any further.
16 Ms. Olivier suggested that the Commission make some type of decision soon, to prevent another
17 person being placed on the job, since it is not due until January.
18 Mr. Hartman highlighted a few of the things that were being compromised in the plans today,
19 that were very important a few meetings ago, and asked if the Commission was comfortable with
20 them.
21 Chair Jindra stated that the subject be tabled for now.
22 They concluded that the Central Park Pavilion subcommittee would meet a time or two before
23 the next scheduled Parks Commission meeting.
24 The Commission refocused on the Engineer's Cost Estimate for Central Park.
25 Chair Jindra led the Commission through the proposed changes, and they concluded that all of
26 the changes are satisfactory.
27 Commissioner Zurbey asked if Mr. Kost and Mr. Wong were fairly confident with the numbers
28 they are proposing. Mr. Kost responded that they felt very good about the changes, and expected
29 more bids than they received last time. He also indicated that they would have a mandatory pre-
30 bid this time.
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1 Chair Jindra indicated.that there still was some dissatisfaction with the anticipated completion
2 date, and that, if possible, the start date.of the project be moved up.
3 V. REPORTS.
4 A. Community Services.
5 Diane Skrivseth stated that they are through meeting through the summer months, and
6 had nothing to report.
7 B. School Board.
8 Denise Dunn stated she did not have anything to report.
9 C. Sports Boosters.
10 George Zurbey stated that they did not have a formal meeting this month, and had
11 nothing new to report.
12 VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
13 Chair Jindra asked the Commission if they thought it would be a good idea to rally for some
14 community support by educating them more on what is happening with the project. She
15 suggested donations for trees at Villagefest, and adding some information in-the St. Anthony
16 bulletin. Councilmember Hodson suggested the donations for trees become a tree adoption
17 program, complete with plaques listing the names of those who adopted trees.
18 Commissioner Gebhardt suggested they stop comparing the project to the shelter over at New
19 Brighton. Mr. Anderson agreed with Commissioner Gebhardt, and suggested that they have
20 some type of display with price tags attached at Villagefest, so that the community can really see
21 what is intended for the project, while providing the opportunity to donate money for Central
22 Park.
23 Chair Jindra suggested that they consider some options to promote the project and discuss them
24 at a later meeting.
25 Commissioner Koehntop asked if there had been any requests for a soccer field to be put in
26 somewhere in the Northwest Quadrant. Councilmember Hodson indicated it was a possibility.
27 Mr. Anderson stated that he doubted it would happen without.ant type of entrance fee, unless it
28 was presented differently.
29 VII. ADJOURNMENT.
30 Motion by Commissioner Hallada, second by Commissioner Koehntop, to adjourn the meeting at
31 9:03 p.m.
32 Motion carried unanimously.
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1 Respectfully submitted,
2 Courtney Seesz
3 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.