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WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30PM
Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.
Minutes
Approval Of CC WS Meeting Minutes
CC 03 -24 -2026 WS.PDF
CC 04 -01 -2026 JOINT WS.PDF
Work Session Topics
Housing Topics Discussion
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
WAYZATA ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.PDF
MINNETONKA HOUSING TIF POLICY SUMMARY.PDF
EDINA TEAR -DOWN SUMMARY.PDF
3803 Stinson Blvd Follow Up
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
Future Work Session Dates, Times And Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEWORK SESSION AGENDATuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30PMMembers of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.MinutesApproval Of CC WS Meeting MinutesCC 03 -24 -2026 WS.PDFCC 04 -01 -2026 JOINT WS.PDFWork Session TopicsHousing Topics DiscussionSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFWAYZATA ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.PDFMINNETONKA HOUSING TIF POLICY SUMMARY.PDFEDINA TEAR -DOWN SUMMARY.PDF3803 Stinson Blvd Follow UpCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFFuture Work Session Dates, Times And Agenda ItemsFuture Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
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City of St. Anthony
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Minutes
MARCH 24, 2026
Present:
Mayor & Council: Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, and Jan Jenson.
Absent: Councilmembers Nadia Elnagdy and Thomas Randle.
Staff: City Manager Charlie Yunker and Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello
Others: None.
Call to Order:
Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.Approval of CC WS Meeting Minutes.
A.March 10, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve the City Council
Work Session Minutes of March 10, 2026, as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
2.Work Session Topics.
A.Student Development Presentations
Ms. Maya Kruger, Middle School Language Arts Teacher, reviewed for the second year in a row, the City
has invited students from the St. Anthony Middle School to present their capstone projects. Language
Arts teacher Maya Kruger has created a project for their students to propose a development project at a
vacant or undeveloped lot in the City. This year, the students were asked to come up with proposals for
a vacant lot in the Silver Lake Village area off Silver Lake Road. The lot address is 3800 Silver Lake Road
NE. The southern portion of the site is a bank, and the northern portion of the lot is currently vacant.
The symposium is scheduled for June 3, 2026.
AA.Presentation 1 – Indoor Arcade.
Helaina, Ananya, Elsa, and Jude presented a proposal for an indoor arcade that offers a form of
entertainment, sustainable energized games to promote sustainable initiatives, and a place of
competition to help promote community.
Councilmember Jenson asked if they were able to visit another arcade in another city? They got ideas
from past visits to arcades.
Councilmember Doolan stated she appreciated the students talking about the addiction potential for
gambling. She asked about the food and how items would be priced. They want to make the food
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options affordable. She recently visited Can Can and noted long lines at the machines and asked how
demand for them would be handled. There would be signage and multiple units of the same games.
Mayor Webster asked if there would be limited hours for youth only. They thought kids could come until
5 pm, and adults could come after that.
AB.Presentation 2 – Thrift Store.
Mirabel, Jade, and Lexi presented a proposal for a Thrift Store. This store can help give teens jobs or a
place to volunteer, as many teens do need to take more responsibility for themselves.
Councilmember Doolan stated her questions were answered in the presentation. She said it was a good
survey with respondents of all ages. The students visited thrift stores in the past.
Councilmember Jenson noted there is a lot of high-density housing in that area, which would create a lot
of foot traffic.
Mayor Webster stated she appreciated the idea and thoughtfulness. The students handled the
technological difficulties very well.
AC.Presentation 3 – Pop-Up Shop Center.
Linnea and Ceci presented a proposal for a Pop-up-shop Center. This would offer more opportunities for
small businesses to grow and expand their business. It would make fewer people shop at the big
businesses and give the smaller ones a chance to thrive.
Councilmember Jenson noted he liked the ethical approach. He asked questions about the actual size
and setup inside the building. They would plan to have space for 10-15 vendors.
Councilmember Doolan stated she likes their idea. She asked who would be invited to be a vendor and
how long they would be there. She asked about advertising. The advertising would be done on social
media, and vendors would be found online on sites such as Etsy.
Mayor Webster thanked the students for their creativity.
AD.Presentation 4 – Bookstore/Makerspace.
Clara, Marlena, and Graham presented a proposal for a bookstore/makerspace. If a space is created
where people can hang out and create art, then we will be making a welcoming and safe environment in
St. Anthony because teens will have a space to go in their free time.
Councilmember Jenson noted he likes their concept. He asked what hours it would be open. Graham
stated the bookstore would have longer hours than the art space.
Councilmember Doolan appreciated the questions and results being included in the presentation. She
likes the idea of a Makerspace. She asked how the space would be staffed. The staff would be mostly
high school students.
Mayor Webster appreciates that people of multiple ages would benefit.
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AE.Presentation 5 – Small Business Bakery
John and Emma presented a proposal for a small business bakery. The use of European Grain would
eliminate Glyphosate. European Grain has health benefits due to less enrichment and added
preservatives.
Mayor Webster asked how John learned about Glyphosate, and John stated he learned it from his mom.
Councilmember Jenson stated he likes the concept of a bakery. There would be good foot traffic.
Councilmember Doolan appreciates the focus on getting chemicals out of the food. She asked if they
would consider gluten-free products as well. John said more room would be needed.
AF.Presentation 6 – Pump Track
Aidan and Everett presented a proposal for a pump track. A pump track is a concrete track that people
can bike, scooter, and skateboard on. It is mainly used for biking, and you ride around on it, do jumps,
wheelies, etc.
Mayor Webster asked about research, and is there an estimate on the cost for a pump track? The
students stated approximately $200,000.
Councilmember Jenson asked if there would be a conflict with the skateboard park near City Hall. He
noted the skateboard park was designed by 8th graders in the 1990’s.
Councilmember Doolan noted the risks of injury and liability. She is concerned with the impervious
surface on the lot. There is a mini pump track in Minneapolis.
Future Agenda Items:
The next City Council Work Session Meeting will be held on April 14. On April 1st, the Joint Work Session
Parks Summit will be held.
Adjournment:
Mayor Webster adjourned the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
JOINT WORK SESSION “PARKS SUMMIT”
MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2026
ROLL CALL:
Mayor & Council:
Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Thomas Randle, Lona Doolan, Nadia Elnagdy, Jan Jenson
Absent (if any): None absent
Parks and Environmental Commission:
Chair Natalie Warren, Commissioners Yaacoub Hark, Joanne Cady, Kristen Peterson
Absent (if any): Commissioner Jill Carey
Staff:
City Manager Charlie Yunker, Sustainability Coordinator Minette Saulog, Public Works Director Jeremy
Gumke
Other Attendees:
TK Kuykendall, Lane Belling (Sports Boosters); Maggie Chandler (Community Services)
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:36 p.m.
1.Work Session Topics
A.2026 Parks Update and Priorities
Sustainability Coordinator Minette Saulog reviewed the cover memo for this agenda item and provided
a summary of projects completed in 2025, as well as projects being planned or in progress for 2026.
The 2025 parks projects included resurfacing the Central Park trails and programming the Emerald Park
Path Connection as part of the 2025 Street Project. The Emerald Park connection construction will take
place in Spring 2026.
Priority projects for the parks in 2026 include an LED lighting retrofit at Central Park and the tennis
courts, which will be funded in part ($25,000) by a grant from Hennepin County. The other priorities are
Ecological Restoration Projects in Central Park and Silver Point Park and closing the ice rinks at Silver
Point Park. Future discussions will be held regarding feasible use of the Silver Point Park space.
The City asked the Sports Boosters representatives if there are visibility factors that should be
considered in choosing the bulbs/lamps for the lighting project at Central Park. There is no specific bulb
that is needed in regard to visibility for sports activities, but Sports Boosters needs to have continued
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access to the switches to turn lights on and off. The City confirmed that access will not change from the
current system that uses a timer that allows lights to turn on and off within specific time windows –
generally 6 PM to 10 PM, with start time varying with the seasons. The tennis court lights always shut
off at 11 PM.
There have been complaints from neighboring residents that sometimes, field lights remain on past
these times. Sports Boosters turns off the lights after they are done using the facility. There are
occasional malfunctions with the timer which can cause lights to be on outside of the allowed time
period.
Silver Point Park and Emerald Park’s lights are also on a timer, and each park has a switch to turn lights
on and off. These field lights are not yet LED bulbs. However, trail lights are already LED.
A question came up regarding lights in the skating area at Silver Point Park, and whether they would be
getting removed along with the ice rink. This is still to be determined.
A comment was also made about adding benches along the trail at Central Park where there are
currently none.
B.Park Usage Fees
City Manager Charlie Yunker and Mayor Wendy Webster provided an overview of the facility use
procedures utilized by Community Services. This applies to spaces at the Community Center as well as
other facilities like ball fields.
Since at least 2008, any Saint Anthony-based non-profit, city or school group can use spaces free of
charge. Community Services went through an evaluation process with Teamworks International to
discuss facility use and align the procedures used.
There is a “public purpose doctrine” because school districts and cities rely on taxpayer funds, so a user
should be able to say they are using the space for public purpose. Effectively offering space that is free
of charge to groups such as non-profits means taxpayers subsidize the cost of providing the space. One
example to consider is the gym – what is the cost per square foot to operate the gym including lights,
heat, air conditioning, water, custodial services, staff time for a building supervisor, maintenance and
upkeep?
School Board Policy 902 for facility use outlines that the School Board dictates policy, and Community
Services sets fees. Community Services presented recommendations for a new fee structure, which
incorporated input from Sports Boosters to phase in the fees. The fees will allow Community Services to
dedicate funds towards the budgets of the school district and city for improvement of facilities. Fees
also factor in time and cost for maintenance by City Public Works.
Fees would be collected by Community Services through billing the user group, then Community
Services will write a check to the city for field use and facility improvements. The process of making the
reservations – coordinating through Community Services – will remain the same but will be associated
with slightly increased administrative costs to determine timing and availability.
All in the room agree that Sports Boosters should be paying for space usage, which they have not
needed to historically with the old fee structure. The organization’s calculations are that registration
fees will increase by about $70-150 per player and Boosters’ concern is that pricing is not sustainable.
The cost will be passed on to families, practice time is where it really adds up, not just time for games. In
the past Boosters has provided donations to offset costs for managing facilities, but this new pricing will
give them an hourly rate to provide that financial piece.
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Sports Boosters does not have additional funds for scholarships, yet requests for scholarships are
expected to go up. A question was raised regarding whether there is a way scholarships can still be
funded, and whether a portion of the fees collected could be allocated towards a scholarship fund,
which Mayor Webster said Community Services will investigate that possibility.
The fee schedule is scheduled to go in effect with the amounts listed in the accompanying presentation
slides. Except for the two non-profits that are the biggest users of facility space who will be phased in,
new fees and class categories will start on July 1, which is also the beginning of the school district’s fiscal
year.
There are no plans to bring this back to the School Board in June’s meeting, Community Services has not
been notified that they need to go to the School Board again and their understanding is that the new fee
schedule will move forward. Community Services has not needed to bring adjustments to fees to the
School Board in the past. Rates are in the process of being changed in the reservation system to prepare
for the transition.
2.Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:April 14, 2026
Request: Housing Topics
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted three specific tasks as a part of its Housing Policy discussions during the annual
goal-setting process earlier this year. These were:
Consideration of codes related to allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Consideration of policies related to the use of Tax Increment Financing to assist housing
projects.
Consideration of the study of “tear-down” ordinances as an aspect of housing affordability and
other neighborhood livability impacts.
Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are allowed in various municipalities throughout the Twin Cities, and
prohibited by many others. Proponents support ADUs for the following reasons:
1.Options for increased property values.
2.Creation of potential affordable housing options.
3.Opportunities for housing for family members.
4.Rental income for the primary property owner.
Concerns to be aware of include these:
1.Additional density and traffic in single family neighborhoods.
2.Vehicle parking and other site logistics on smaller lots.
3.Capacity of utility services (sanitary sewer, water, etc.) in areas planned for lower densities.
4.Capacity of park spaces, combined with potential loss of private open/rec space on the lot.
In St. Anthony, one of the primary limiting factors is likely to be impervious surface on residential
parcels, which is limited to 40% coverage on parcels below 9,000 square feet, and 35% on larger parcels.
For many St. Anthony lots, it would be unlikely that impervious limitations would accommodate the
additional surface coverage. Building over existing structures (such as the principal house or garage) is
the more likely option.
In several recent news articles it has been noted that there are relatively few ADUs built in the
communities that allow them, due largely to the cost of construction. Those costs are estimated at
between $200 and $400 per square foot. Conversions of existing garages are the least expensive,
although replacement garage space would have to be considered.
One other consideration for Council policy discussion would be how ADUs would fit into the City’s
regulation of rental single family housing.
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Attached to this cover memo is a short-form summary of Wayzata’s ADU program. It can be found
online at:
https://www.wayzata.org/861/Accessory-Dwelling-Units-ADUs.
Golden Valley also has an extensive site devoted to ADU allowance and requirements at:
https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/729/Accessory-Dwelling-Units
Finally, St. Anthony’s ordinance language currently permits the construction of single family housing that
includes a variety of living space options, but limits the ability to create separate dwelling units on a
single family parcel. Thus, a homeowner could create an additional living space with sleeping, cooking,
and sanitation facilities, as long as there was interior access to that space from common areas of the
home. When such areas are separated from the primary common living space, and have separate
exterior access, they would comprise a separate, second dwelling unit, currently unlawful under the
existing regulations.
The City’s single family dwelling requirements are intended to accommodate a family (such as related
persons), or up to 3 unrelated persons sharing common facilities and otherwise acting as a single
household. To accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units, some modifications would be necessary to
these regulations.
Tax Increment Financing Policy
Tax Increment Financing is one of the most common financial tools the City can use to assist private
development. In the past, the City’s use of TIF for private projects has been generally limited to
overcome extraordinary costs that sets a project on a more leveled market position. Otherwise, TIF is
often used to offset City costs necessary to accommodate private development (rather than provide
direct assistance to the project itself). This discussion is intended to identify policies that would apply
when TIF assistance is made by private development.
Attached is an example of the City of Minnetonka’s Affordable Housing TIF Policy, summarized by
Google’s AI. It notes the parameters Minnetonka uses for housing project eligibility for TIF assistance,
and further notes a fund that it uses from pooled excess TIF dollars collected from other projects.
Tear-Down Ordinance
The City has discussed the regulation of tear-downs of existing housing, and the potential impacts of
reconstruction in its neighborhoods. The City of Edina has adopted regulations related to this issue, with
a variety of specific requirements that are designed to avoid overbuilding on smaller lots, particularly in
such a way that would significantly change the height of the original building on the parcel. The process
requires local neighborhood notice, and a detailed “Construction Management Plan”, along with specific
attention to tree protection on the property.
Attached is a summary of Edina’s regulations, summarized by Google’s AI.
RECOMMENDATION
No recommendation is given related to Worksession discussion. Staff seeks consensus direction as to
further research or Council preference as to follow-up code development.
ATTACHMENTS
Wayzata ADUs
Minnetonka Housing TIF Policy Summary
Edina Tear-Down Summary
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
An ADU is an additional residential space that occupies the same lot as a primary home. In Wayzata, these
look like smaller, secondary residences on properties that already have a single-family home. They must have
their own kitchen, bathroom, and living area.
What does an ADU look like?
ADUs can be interior to an existing home, an addition to an existing home or accessory building (like a
detached garage), or a smaller separate building in the rear yard. Interior ADUs are typically attic or basement
conversions. ADUs are also called guest houses, carriage houses, or in-law apartments.
What are the benefits of an ADU?
ADUs can be...
1. An affordable way to create an additional unit on an existing lot - there's no need to acquire land and utility
infrastructure is typically shared with the existing home.
2. Convenient and flexible spaces for family members, friends, or renters - having an independent living space
very close by can allow seniors to age in place with family support, college students to return home while still
maintaining their independence, or other loved ones to stay for a while still maintaining their own space. ADUs
may also be rented in Wayzata.
3. Environmentally friendly - the creation of an ADU requires much less resources than building a new single-
family home and the small size of ADUs means that they require less energy to heat and cool.
What are the rules for building an ADU in Wayzata?
Chapter 937.03.A of City Code outlines most of the regulations around ADUs. Other regulations regarding your
zoning district or accessory structures in general may apply depending on what is proposed. Anyone interested
in creating an ADU should contact Valerie Quarles, Assistant Planner, at 952-404-5323
or vquarles@wayzata.org. In short:
o Area: Depending on your zoning district, ADUs are limited to 33% of the primary residence's living area,
or 960 square feet, whichever is smaller. For instance, if your house were 1500 square feet, any ADU
space you create would be limited to 500 square feet. The minimum size for an ADU in all districts is
300 square feet.
o Lot size: Detached ADUs (separate structures) are not allowed on properties that are smaller than
11,000 square feet. However, interior ADUs and additions may still be possible.
o Architecture: An ADU should maintain visual consistency with the main home.
o Parking: Single-family homes require two off-street parking spaces. If you build an ADU, your property
will need to have three total off-street parking spaces.
o Owner occupation: Either the main home or the ADU must be owner-occupied. A home with an ADU
cannot have both units rented out.
o Renting: If an ADU is rented, it will require a rental license.
o Number: No more than one ADU is allowed on a single lot.
o Setbacks: New detached ADUs should follow the zoning district's principal structure setbacks. If the
ADU is a conversion of an existing accessory structure (as of June 30, 2022) that does not meet
principal structure setbacks, the conversion is subject to accessory structure setbacks.
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MINNETONKA, MN HOUSING TIF POLICY (AI summary)
The City of Minnetonka uses Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and its Affordable Housing Trust Fund to
support housing for low- and moderate-income residents. In 2026, the city council authorized the
transfer of over $5.1 million in pooled TIF funds to this trust fund to increase the supply of
affordable units.
Affordability Requirements for TIF Projects
Minnetonka mandates an affordable component in any residential project that receives TIF
financing.
• Multi-Family Rental Developments:
o 20/50 Rule: At least 20% of units must be affordable to households at or below 50%
Area Median Income (AMI).
o 40/60 Rule: Alternatively, at least 40% of units must be affordable to those at or
below 60% AMI.
• For-Sale Developments:
o At least 10% of units in attached for-sale developments (condos, townhomes, etc.)
must be affordable to households at or below 80% AMI.
• Projects Without City Assistance:
o For developments requesting zoning changes but no city financial aid, the city
requires 10% of units to be affordable (specifically 5% at 50% AMI and 5% at 60% AMI
for rentals).
Expanded Transfer Authority (Special Legislation)
Minnetonka operates under special Minnesota legislation that allows it to transfer up to 15% of tax
increments from non-housing districts to its Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
• Flexibility: Once transferred, these funds are no longer subject to standard TIF reporting
and can be used city-wide for broader housing initiatives.
• Income Targets for Pooled Funds:
o Rental housing: Must benefit households at or below 80% AMI.
o Homeownership: Must benefit households at or below 120% AMI.
• Expiration: This special authority to transfer funds to the trust fund is currently set to expire
on December 31, 2026.
• Forms of TIF Assistance
The city typically provides TIF on a "pay-as-you-go" basis.
• Reimbursement: The Economic Development Authority (EDA) compensates developers for
eligible costs over a set number of years after property taxes are collected.
• Duration: Housing TIF districts can generally collect increments for up to 25 years.
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EDINA, MN, TEAR DOWN REGULATIONS (AI Summary)
Edina, MN, regulates tear-downs through strict residential redevelopment ordinances
requiring neighborhood meetings for projects within 300 feet, construction management
plans, $2,500 escrows, and, as of 2026, updated tree protection rules. New homes must
match the elevation of the original home within one foot and follow strict, updated tree
replacement guidelines.
City of Edina, MN (.gov) +4
Key Aspects of the Edina Tear-down and Redevelopment Ordinance:
• Neighborhood Notification & Meetings: Permit holders must notify neighbors
within 300 feet and host a meeting before demolition begins.
• Construction Regulations:
o Hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; No work on
Sundays/Holidays.
o Management: A Construction Management Plan must be submitted to hold
builders accountable.
o Safety & Dust: 4-foot safety fencing is required around excavations, along
with active dust control.
• Rebuild Constraints (Setbacks & Height):
o Elevation: New homes must not have a flrst-fioor elevation more than one
foot higher than the home that was torn down.
o Setbacks: Speciflc, strict setbacks exist for front yards, side yards, and near
waterbodies.
• Tree Preservation: Updated in 2026, the ordinance requires replacing, or paying to
replace, trees removed during development, with penalties if not followed.
• Historic Preservation: Special rules apply to the Country Club District under
the Heritage Preservation Ordinance.
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:April 14, 2026
Request: 3803 Stinson Boulevard RFP Criteria
BACKGROUND
The City is interested in seeking proposals for development of the City owned property at 3803 Stinson
Blvd. Staff is looking for input from Council on the direction of the RFP.
The City acquired the site in 2019 and the site has been vacant since. The site was utilized as a filling
station until 2015. In 2025, the underground storage tanks (USTs) and canopy were removed. Due to the
conditions of the existing building, any proposal of the property would require the demolition of the
existing 7,245 square foot building.
Proposed Use
The property is 0.95 acres or 41,300 square feet. The site is zoned Planned Unit Development as a part
of the Silver Lake Village PUD district. The City has considered opportunities to redevelop this site,
including utilizing the Urban Land Institute to conduct a Technical Assistance Panel for the site and
surrounding properties in 2023.
In 2024 and 2025, Staff heard from Council and Planning Commission that the interest from the site was
medium density owner-occupied housing with a percentage at least at 60 percent AMI and favorability
towards developers who can incorporate sustainability principles.
Other Considerations
Environmental Clean-Up
Due to previous uses of the site, the soil is contaminated. Any development will require maintaining the
conditions. Grants are available to offset costs, but would require a level of effort from the developer to
manage. Given the existing site conditions to manage the contamination will benefit from an
experienced developer who is familiar with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency grants. Staff expects the
environmental conditions of the site to impact the interest in the site.
Land Trust
Council had previously indicated interest to Staff to accommodate affordable units on the site.
Affordability has consistently been one of the Council’s goals. One option that had been considered to
ensure affordable units of the site was to put the property in a land trust. With this model, a developer
would lead the development project and manage the property, but the site could remain in the City’s
ownership, thus guiding long term affordability. This would require additional steps and working closely
with Ehlers.
In addition, given the size of the site and input from Council, medium density is the preferred option.
Based on our zoning code and Council direction, Staff anticipates a reasonable development would
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include 6-12 units. Typically, affordability of properties is applicable to a percentage of units, which in
this case would only equate to one or two units that meet the Metropolitan Council’s threshold of
affordability.
If this option were pursued, given the additional steps, staff anticipates that the site would be less
competitive for developers.
Return on Investment
Given the constraints of the site and limited interest since acquiring the site, staff does not anticipate a
return on investment for this site. Staff would recommend focusing on the long-term vision and
outcomes on the site instead of seeking a return on investment in the HRA funds.
NEXT STEPS
Staff is seeking clarification from Council to iterate their interest in the future development of the
property. Once staff has consensus from Council, staff will move forward with an RFP to seek interested
developers.
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FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
2026
April 28 Work
Session
Franchise Fees Discussion
Sustainability Initiatives Funding Discussion
City Council
City Manager April 22
April 28 Regular
Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
Quarterly Goals Update
Complete Streets
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 22
May 12 Work
Session Sustainable Building Ordinance and Housing Topic Ordinance Review
City Council
City Manager May 6
May 12 Regular Planning Commission items from April
City Council
City Manager May 6
May 26 Work
Session Housing Topics Ordinance Review
City Council
City Manager May 20
May 26 Regular Commissioner McGuire Presentation
City Council
City Manager May 20
June 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 3
June 9 Regular Planning Commission Items from May
City Council
City Manager June 3
June 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 17
June 23 Regular
City Council
City Manager June 17
June 30
Joint
Work
Session
Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Planning City Council
City Manager June 24
July 14 Work
Session 2027 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 8
July 14 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 8
July 28 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager July 22
July 28 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
Public Safety Engagement Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
Fire Chief
July 22
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FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
August 10 Work
Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 4
August 10 Regular
Planning Commission items from July City Council
City Manager August 4
August 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
August 19
August 25 Regular 2027 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 19
September 8 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 2
September 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2027 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Engineer
September 2
September 22 Work
Session Existing and Future Community Center Needs Discussion City Council
City Manager September 16
September 22 Regular
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
Fire Prevention Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
Climate Plan Update
Energy Action Plan Update
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
Sustain. Coord.
September 16
October 13 Work
Session 2027 Long Term Capital Budget Plalns City Council
City Manager October 7
October 13 Regular
City Council
City Manager October 7
October 27 Work
Session 2027 Utility Rates and Budgets City Council
City Manager October 21
October 27 Regular
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager October 21
November 10 Work
Session Commission Interviews City Council
City Manager November 4
November 10 Regular
Score Grant Funding Application Approval
Canvass Election Results
City Council
City Manager November 4
November 24 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager November 18
November 24 Regular
Fire Poster Contest Winners
Approval Plans & Specifications & Order Advertisement for Bids for
the upcoming Street Project
Fee Schedule Review
City Council
City Manager
Fire Chief
City Engineer
November 18
17
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
December 8 Work
Session Goal Setting Preparation City Council
City Manager December 2
December 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2027 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -
PUBLIC HEARING
2027 Fee Schedule
MS4
Quarterly Goals update
Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director December 2
December 22 Regular (Typically Cancelled)
2027
January 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager January 6
January 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Quarterly Donations & Grants
NYFS Agreement
Outside Orgs-Council
City Council
City Manager
NYFS
January 6
January 26 Work
Session 2027 Goals Draft City Council
City Manager January 20
January 26 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation
City Council
City Manager
PW Director
January 20
February 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager February 3
February 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Public Hearing-2028 Budget Calendar and Process
2027 Planning Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2027 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
Adoption of Strategic Plan
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 3
February 23 Work
Session Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions City Council
City Manager February 17
February 23 Regular
City Council
City Manager February 17
March 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 3
March 9 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Finance Annual Report
Public Works Annual Report
NineNorth Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
PW Director
March 3
March 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 17
March 23 Regular
Fire Annual Report
Police Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
Fire Dept
March 17
18
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
April 13 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 13 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 21
April 27 Regular
Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 21
May 11 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from April
Salo Park Concert Series Presentation
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 19
May 25 Regular City Insurance Renewal
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
May 19
June 8 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 2
June 8 Regular Planning Commission Items from May
City Council
City Manager June 2
June 22 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 16
June 22 Regular
City Council
City Manager June 16
July 13 Work
Session 2028 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 7
July 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 7
July 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager July 21
July 27 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
Public Safety Engagement Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
Fire Chief
July 21
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