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IP #718K T-,N- am Project Bulletin: City Center Redevelopment Task Force City Center Redevelopment Background PROJECT NO. 718 Bulletin #1 The city of New Hope has discussed redevelopment of the City Center area a number of times in the past several years, most recently during the City Center Streetscape Master Plan process in 1998. Over the past few years, changing conditions in the City Center area provide what the city believes is a potential opportunity for redevelopment of the area. As redevelopment opportunities are explored, the City Council believes broad community input and support is essential. To enable direct input, the Council authorized the formation of a task force to study redevelopment opportunities, develop concepts and make recommendations. City Center Task Force Applications for the task force were accepted for several months in mid -2002. In December 2002, the City Council named the 15 members of the task force and the first meeting was held in January 2003. When appointing members to the task force, the City Council included community residents, civic leaders, business owners and representatives from faith -based organizations to ensure diversity within the group. • Reviewed a market research study that provided preliminary analysis of the mix and types of housing and commercial development that may be appropriate for the City Center area, as well as the price points and target markets the site could serve. • Worked with consultants to create conceptual plans that represent the mix of uses and basic layout they believe would be desirable in the City Center area. • Formulated its final recommendations, taking feedback from an open house into consideration, as well as the market research and financial feasibility available for the different concept plans. 01/08/2004 The task force has met nine times since it was established. During those meetings the task force completed an extensive work plan. Following is a summary of the task force's activities: • Reviewed and studied a number of previous studies and planning documents for the city. • Participated in a visual preferences survey to consider various land use alternatives in other cities as well as .existing conditions in New Hope and toured other area development projects. City Center Task Force Cont. An open house, attended by nearly 100 interested individuals, was held on September 18. The concept plans developed by the task force were displayed and a presentation was made outlining the process, followed by a question and answer session. On December 2, 2003, the Planning Commission reviewed and responded to the task force study and recommendations. The Commission also approved forwarding the recommendations to the City Council. The task force study and recommendations were presented to the City Council on December 8, 2003. The Council reviewed the proposals and recommendations in concept form but delayed more detailed review and a question /answer session to an upcoming City Council work session. The work session is currently scheduled to take place on March 15, 2004. Proiect Area 47th Avenue N The three primary redevelopment sites that are being F 45thAvenueN considered are Kmart, Winnetka Center, and the Centerka School District 281 administration building and bus rb garage site, as indicated on the figure to the left. K art Mew Z �' ca i o } Hape S om e property o, hers may find hat their property is z Center 42nd Avenue N located within a proposed redevelopment site, or that < a proposed redevelopment is across the street. Staff understands that this may create uncertainty for emane Cemetery ° = property owners. Please remember that these concepts are in the planning stages only; the task a force's recommendations will provide a valuable "framework" to guide future redevelopment activities [ Quebec N by developers in the City Center area but no decisions have been made. Staff will keep you informed as the process moves forward, and there will be further opportunities for public comment. Meeting minutes, handouts, recommendations and other information for the City Center Task Force meetings, as well as the concept plans for each of the three target sites are available on the city's website at www.ci.new- hope.mn.us. Other News A Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunities Grant application was submitted this past summer to the Metropolitan Council and the city was notified in mid - September that funding for the $55,500 grant application was approved. These funds will be used to help cover consultant and staff expenses related to City Center Task Force activities. The co -owner of New Hope Center has made si gnificant exterior im provements to the center, including new signage, outdoor dining areas, etc. Additionally, Bally Total Fitness closed in September and was replaced by a Lifetime Fitness in a newly renovated space in October. City Contacts If you have questions or comments about the project, please contact Amy Baldwin, community development intern, at 763- 531 -5196 or abaldwin @ci.new - hope.mn.us, or Kirk McDonald, director of community development, at 763- 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new- hope.mn.us. The city appreciates the cooperation of all residents and businesses in the area that may be impacted by this redevelopment project. Additional bulletins will be sent to you and a variety of public meetings will be held throughout the course of the project. City of New Hope, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428 www.ci.new- hope.mn.us PROJECT NO. 718 Bulletin #3 Project Bulletin: City Center Redevelopment Task Force City Center Redevelopment Update The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to develop concept redevelopment plans for the northwest and southeast quadrants of the intersection of 42nd and Winnetka avenues. Its recommendations were finalized in November 2003. In December, the Planning Commission reviewed the task force study and recommendations and approved forwarding the report to the City Council. The Council also accepted the report in December but delayed more detailed review. The initial discussion by the Council took place at a work session held March 15, 2004. Additional discussion on the task force study and recommendations occurred at the April 19 work session. At this meeting, the Council directed staff to focus on working with the School District 281 to relocate the administration building and bus garage to a new site in order to open up the area for redevelopment. City staff has since held preliminary meetings with school district representatives, who are cooperative in the relocation efforts. Staff is currently working with the district to determine its relocation requirements. The city has also applied for a grant from the Metropolitan Council to help cover the cost of identifying and analyzing the feasibility of potential relocation sites. The target date for completing the study and making a recommendation is December 2004. 47th Avenue N 0 rD m C y m � Z m 42 nd .4 - 45th Avenue N ID iv Winnetka y Center < Z Kmart New Nape Center 42nd Proiect Area The three primary redevelopment sites that are being considered are Kmart, Winnetka Center, and the School District 281 administration building and bus garage site, (as indicated on the figure to the left). The task force concluded that major redevelopment of New Hope Center site (which was also part of the study area) was not financially feasible at this time. f = Some property owners may find that their property is Gethsemane Cemetery ;: a located within a proposed redevelopment site, or that a 9 proposed redevelopment is across the street. Staff CO understands that this may create uncertainty for property a owners. Please remember that these concepts are in the a Quebec Avenue N planning stages only. The task force's recommendations a ---� ---° will provide a valuable framework to guide future redevelopment activities by developers in the City Center area but no decisions have been made. Task force meeting minutes, concept plans, recommendations and other information related to the City Center Task Force are available on the city's web site at www.ci.new - hope.mn.us. City Contacts If you have questions or comments about the project, please contact Amy Baldwin, community development assistant, at 763- 531 -5196 or abaldwin @ci.new- hope.mn.us, or Kirk McDonald, director of community development, at 763 - 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new - hope.mn.us. The city appreciates the cooperation of all residents and businesses in the area that may be impacted by this potential redevelopment project. Additional bulletins will be sent to you and a variety of public meetings will be held throughout the course of the project. City of New Hope, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428 06/08/04 2� a PROJECT NO. 718 Bulletin #4 Project Bulletin: City Center Redevelopment City Center Redevelopment Update City officials and staff recently met with approximately 50 City Center businesses and property owners to discuss the plans for the future and encourage improvements to properties in the City Center area. Staff reported the findings to the City Council in June. The Council plans to discuss the next steps in the redevelopment and area enhancement process at its work session on July 18. The Council will likely refine the goals for the area and revise the City Center Framework Manual to guide future redevelopment. The City Center planning process has been underway since 2003. The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to develop a framework and concept plan to guide future redevelopment activities in the area near the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. The concept was presented to the Council in 2004. In January 2005, the new City Council reconfirmed its commitment to redevelopment of the City Center area and directed staff to focus on the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Winnetka avenues and to work with existing property owners in the City Center area and along 42nd Avenue to enhance existing properties. Project Area The two primary sites under consideration for improvement include Kmart and Winnetka Center. With the recent merger of Kmart and Sears, the future of the Kmart site remains unclear. However, the site will likely be improved in conjunction with the potential redevelopment of Winnetka Center. Some programs might also be implemented to assist existing businesses or property owners in the City Center and along 42 Avenue with property improvements. Some property owners may find that their property is located within a proposed redevelopment site. Please remember that these concepts are in the planning stages only, and no decisions have been made. If you have questions or comments about the project, please contact Kim Green, community development assistant, at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ ci.new - hope.mn.us, or Kirk McDonald, director of community development, at 763- 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new - hope.mn.us. The city appreciates the cooperation of all residents and businesses in the area that may be impacted by this potential redevelopment and area enhancement project. Additional bulletins will be sent to you and public meetings will continue to be held throughout the course of the project. City of New Hope, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428 06/29/05 47th Avenue N 0 45t r'o > D L z Kmart z N 42n Avenu N 0 Gethsemane Cemetery '^ N Quebec Avenue N City Contacts The two primary sites under consideration for improvement include Kmart and Winnetka Center. With the recent merger of Kmart and Sears, the future of the Kmart site remains unclear. However, the site will likely be improved in conjunction with the potential redevelopment of Winnetka Center. Some programs might also be implemented to assist existing businesses or property owners in the City Center and along 42 Avenue with property improvements. Some property owners may find that their property is located within a proposed redevelopment site. Please remember that these concepts are in the planning stages only, and no decisions have been made. If you have questions or comments about the project, please contact Kim Green, community development assistant, at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ ci.new - hope.mn.us, or Kirk McDonald, director of community development, at 763- 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new - hope.mn.us. The city appreciates the cooperation of all residents and businesses in the area that may be impacted by this potential redevelopment and area enhancement project. Additional bulletins will be sent to you and public meetings will continue to be held throughout the course of the project. City of New Hope, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428 06/29/05 UCT-1�, ZUU4 y :ZIAM bNAUN INIENIEU RE.- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Quote Southeast Quadrant of Intersection at Winnetka Avenue & 421)d Avenue Property List: 4000 Winnetka Avenue North 4124 Winnetka Avenue North 4148 Winnetka Avenue North 784942"d Avenue North 7701 "d Avenue North Dear Mr. Bratrud-. N 448 3 N - 2 Thank you for submitting a quote for the Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for the five properties located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection with Winnetka Avenue North and 42nd Avenue North,. All work must be completed in accordance with the terms outlined in the enclosed contract., Listed below are the quotes received on or before October 6, 2004-- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Five Properties Southeast Quadrant of Intersection with Winnetka Avenue North & 42nd Avenue North Firm - Total Braun Intertec, Corp,, Peer Engineering, Inc, $2,200.00 $2,200,,00 Landmark Fnvironmental, LLC $2,600.00 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 V ery truly your , ST, Collununity Development Speciali ,Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosure cc Steven A. Sondrall, Esq., City Attorney Vince Vander Top, PR, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Collu Development Assistant Ruben Vazquez, Community Development Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No.. 725) Greg D. Johnson, C.P.A., Kra", Monroe, P.A. Alan R. Brixius, AICF, Northwest Associated Consultwits Douglas J. Bergstrom, Di versiW Environ a ta ln�- .- CITY OF E HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North 0 New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 • www. ciaiew-hope.mn.us City Hall- 763-531-5100 • Police (non-emergency). 763-531-5170 • Public Works: 763-592-6777 * TDD: 763-531-5109 City I Tall Fax 763-531-5136 * Police Fax- 763-531-5174 • Public Works Fax- 763-592-6776 Oct,15, 2004 9:21AN1 BRAUN INTERTEC No-4483 P, 3 CITY OF NEW HOPE SHORT FORM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT PROJECT NO. 725 For valuable consideration as set forth below, this Contract dated the day of October, 2004, is made and signed by the City of New Hope, a Miruiesota municipal corporation (hereinafter "City ") and Braun hitertec Corp.,, a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter "Contractor ")., l.. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contractor hereby promises and agrees to perform and comply with all the provisions of this Contract, the Description Of Work attached as Exhibit A and the Request for Quote attached as Exhibit B, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. This Contract along with the provisions set out in Exhibits A. and. B shall comprise the total agreement of the parties hereto. No oral order, objection or claim by any party to the other shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this Contract, I THE WORK The work to be perfonned by Contractor under this Contract ( hereinafter the "Work "), shall include the entire completed project or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to be furnished under this Contract., As part of the Work, the Contractor agrees to remove all excess material, if any created by the performance of this contract, from the project site.. -me Orly "it Al— l tlre"-& t, wA ecccsS -�D tr e - 'y'(k>°Vhc5. I CONTRACT PRICE The City agrees to pay Contractor Two thousand two hundred and No /1,00ths Dollars ($2,200..00), payable upon the City's acceptance of Contractor's performance under this Contract. 4.. COMPLETION DATE/LIQUIDATED DAMAGES Contractor shall complete his performance under this Contract by the 25th day of October, 2004 (hereinafter "Completion Date "),. Due to the difficulty in ascertaining and establishing the actual damages which the City would sustain, liquidated damages are specified as follows for. failure of the Contractor to complete his performance under this Contract by the Completion Date: for every calendar day that the Contract shall remain, uncompleted beyond the Completion Date, the Contractor shall pay the City -0- as liquidated damages„ 5. INSURANCE/BOND Before beginning actual work under this Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the City and obtain the City's approval of a certificate of insurance on Standard Form —1— Oct•10, 2004 9.21AM BRAUN INTERTEC No. 446J N- 4 C.I.C.C. -701 or ACORD 25 forms, showing the following insurance coverage and listing the City as - a less -pay.ee under the policies �en ►461141 Qhd auva a.. General Contractor Liability- $500,000.,00 b.. Automobile Liability for all automobiles- $500,000.,00 C.. Workman's Compensation: Statutory Amounts This certificate must provide for the above coverages to be in effect from the date of the contract until 30 days after the Completion Date, and must provide the insurance coverage will not be canceled by the insurance company without 30 days written notice to the City of intent to cancel. The Contractor shall not be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Material and Labor Payment Bond in that the contract aanount does not exceed $10,000..00., 6.. (LAWS, REGULATIONS AND S AFETY The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to performance under this Contract., The Contractor shall provide adequate signs and/or barricades, and will take al I necessary precautions for - the protection ofthe work and the safety of the public.. 7.. INDEMNIFICATION il,nA w C +oc r�++�u" t -the �vr..a• K.ch$S lv& . " u-Oc� -5 To the fullest extent permitted by lathe Contractor shall indemnify and .hold harmless the City, its agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from the perfornance of Work, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (1) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury or to destruction of tan Bbl property (other than the Work itself) including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (2)�c - 04 8- F in paab y any negligent actor omission of the Contractor, ` My Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable 8,. ASSIGNMENT The Contractor shall not assign or transfer, whether by an assignment or novation or otherwise, any of its rights, duties, benefits, obligations, liabilities or responsibilities without prior written consent of the City., 9. NOTICE The address and telephone number of the Contractor for purposes of giving notices and any other purpose under this Contract shall be 11001 Hampshire Avenue S.., Bloomington, MN 55438,. —2— Oct-15. 2004 9:21AM BRAUN INTERTEC No,4483 N, � The address of the City for purposes of giving; notices and any other purposes under this Contract shall be 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428„ IN WITNESS WHERFOE, the parties to this Contract have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written,. By. its Mayor By: its City Manager STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss.. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , 2004, by Don Collier and Daniel J. Donahue, the Mayor and City Manager, respectively, of the City of New Hope, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of said municipal corporation.. I ( Notary Public Seal) Notary Public —3— Oct-15. 2004 9 :21AM BRAUN INTERTEC No'4463 N' b Braun Intertec rp. By: Its' r% O rd By . Its: STATE OF MINNESOTA . ) ) ss.. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) 1 The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 15 day of 2004, by , the , respectively, of .Braun Intertec Corp,,, a Minnesota corporation, on bchalf of said corporation, I- AAT9'OYlA WSAA\(rfJfr4' Oil .P_W (1TV0I'NI!W H(11'IMNtiVV- 117(11I IWAtIN III 17C fWJX1(. Oct-15. 2004 9 :21AM BRAUN INTERTEC No. 4488 N, 1 EXHIBIT A Oct,15, 2004 9 :21 AM BRAUN INTERTEC No.4483 P, 8 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Scope of Irk: The contractor is to perform a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Survey in accordance with the ASTM E 1527 -00 standard.. In addition, the City requests a scope and cost estimate for related Phase 2 activities [subsurface testing and environmental hazards survey (asbestos testing, lead paint testing, etc. that assumes future demolition of all existing buildings)] in order to provide the city with a cost estimate for Phase 2 Environmental Assessment activities. '11 contractor for this assessment will, not conduct any bulk asbestos or lead base paint assessment under this contract. Project Description: The five properties listed above are part of a proposed redevelopment project that may be undertaken by the City of New Hope. A map of the properties is attached to this R Q.. None of these properties have been acquired by the city. This assessment will assist the city in determining whether or not it is feasible to proceed with redevelopment, which could be residential., commercial, or mixed use, These properties have been used as commercial, office and industrial uses. The first property contains one industrial building which houses a recycling center as well as a martial arts center.. The second property houses the Robbinsdale School District Bus Garage. This site has one building and underground fuel diesel fuel tanks. The third site is the Robbinsdale School District Administration building. This facility is the general administration offices for the school district. The fourth site has one building and is a restaurant use., The last property is an auto parts retail facili ty and has one building. The property located at 4124 Winnetka Avenue North has .had two underground storage tank leaks detected and submitted to MPCA_ The first leak was categorized as gasoline regular, leak identification number 3068. The second reported leak was categorized as hydraulic fluid, leak identification number 14547.. The Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Survey (including scope and cost estimate for proposed Phase 2 activities) must be completed and submitted to the City of New Hope by MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004 Owner: The City of New Hope does not own these parcels, however, for purposes of this report, the city should be considered the owner as it is anticipated the city would acquire these parcels, if it elects to proceed with the proposed redevelopment. Award of Contract: It is anticipated that the New Hope City Council will award this bid on the evening of October 11, 2004.. Notice to proceed will be given on October 12, 2004., if the city council awards a bid.. Inspection: Once the bid is awarded, the city will facilitate the scheduling of site visits and interviews with property owners. Because the city does not own these properties, it will be necessary to coordinate these activities with the city.. Quote Submittal: Please fax the Request for Quote form to Mr.. Shawn Siders at the City of New Hope at 763 -531 -5136 by noon on Wednesday, October 6, 2004.. Oct-15. 2004 9 :22AM BRAUN INTERTEC No.4483 P. 9 EXHIBIT B Oct,15. 2004 9:22AM BRAUN INTERTEC No-4483 P. 10 REQUEST FOR QUOTE PHASE x ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT (ASTM E 1527 -00) Property List 1. 4000 Winnetka Avenue North 2. 4124 Winnetka Avenue North — Robbinsdale School District Bus Garage 3„ 4148 Winnetka Avenue North — Robbinsdale School District Administration Building 4. 7849 42nd Avenue North S. 770142nL' Avenue North NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA Mr. Shawn Siders City of New Mope 4401, Xylon Avenue North New Dope, Minnesota 55427 Dear Council Members. Quote Due October 6, 2004 12:00 p.m.. The undersigned have studied the attached description of work, being familiar with all factors and other conditions affecting the work and cost thereof, hereby proposes to furnish alt labor, tools, materials, skills, equipment and all else necessary to complete the project in accordance with the attached description of work. [:'base 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards Total Cost for 5 properties listed above- $ In submitting this bid, it is understood that the owner retains the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the contract in the best interests of the owner, and that the bidder accepts the general terms of the standard city contract„ It is understood that bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the date on the quote form.. Respectfully submitted, Address Printed Name of Signer Telephone Number City, State and Zip Code Date Council REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 10 -27 -03 CONSENT Item No. By: Amy Baldwin, Community 6.5 Development Intern By; RESOLUTION APPROVING METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) OPPORTUNITY GRANT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the City Council approve the enclosed Resolution Approving Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Opportunity Grant (Improvement Project No. 718) POLICTY /PAST PRACTIVE The City Council has approved similar grant agreements with the Metropolitan Council in the past for planning studies and housing improvement projects. BACKGROUND At the May 13, 2002, Council meeting, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing city staff to make application to the Metropolitan Council for a Livable Communities Opportunity Grant to cover the consultants costs of in -depth planning, market, and feasibility studies for redevelopment of the City Center and School District area. The sites are identified within a half -mile radius from the intersection of 42 and Winnetka Avenues. On August 27, 2003, the Metropolitan Council approved the application for funding in the amount of $55,500,` with a $55,500 match from the city. The Metropolitan Council has forwarded the enclosed grant agreement to the city for approval and execution. The city's match will consist of funds that have already been spent or budgeted for the planning study in the 2003/2004 EDA budget. Goals of the project include creating a sense of place in the community at the City Center area and providing a variety of housing choices by redeveloping underutilized land to increase densities and provide more efficient use of land. The agreement stipulates that the grant activities be completed by June 30, 2004. MOTION BY �i'lx:,{i1. SECOND BYtti TO: ILL L3 - I:\RFA \PLANNING \City Center Area \Q & R -met council grant accept.doc Request for Action Page 2 10 -27 -03 FUNDING The funding requirements outlined in the grant agreement are as follows: Recommended Grant: $55,500 Funding Match (EDA): $55,500 Staff recommends approval of the resolution. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution • Metropolitan Council Correspondence • Grant Agreement ��&•1 1 •mr•�J RESOLUTION NO. 03- 154 RESOLUTION APPROVING METROPOLITAN COUNCIL LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT (LCDA) OPPORTUNITY GRANT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) WHEREAS, the city of New Hope has been notified by the Metropolitan Council that its application for an Opportunity Grant under the Livable Communities Demonstration Program has been approved for funding in the amount of $55,500; and, WHEREAS, a Metropolitan Council Opportunity Grant Agreement (Grant No. SG -03 -103) has been submitted to the city for execution by the appropriate city officials; and, WHEREAS, the Agreement states that the city will match the grant amount in the amount of $55,500 and complete planning, market and feasibility studies for redevelopment in the City Center /School District area; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to carry out the activities specified in the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement on behalf of the city of New Hope. Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 27th day of October, 2003. Mayor Attest: { City Clerk It MetirupoEtan Council j Building communities that work f September 15, 2003 Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue N. New Hope, MN 55428 Re: Opportunity Grant Application: City Center Redevelopment Dear Mr. McDonald: I am pleased to inform you that your proposal for a 2003 Livable Communities Demonstration Account, Opportunity Grant has been chosen to receive a grant award. On August 27, 2003, the Metropolitan Council reviewed and accepted the Community Development Committee recommendation to fund your proposal for the City Center Redevelopment project in the amount of $55,500. A draft contract will be prepared for the city's review in the near future. Attached is a copy of the application evaluation, which includes the recommended funding amount. If you have any questions about your city's grant award, please feel free to call Elizabeth Ryan, 651 -602 -1615 or Joanne Barron, 651- 602 -1385. Congratulations on your successful Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grant application. Sincerely, Peter Bell Chair cc: Caren Dewar, Deputy Regional Administrator, Metropolitan Council Elizabeth Ryan, Director, Housing and Livable Communities Joanne Barron, Planning Analyst Attachment www.metrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602 -1888 230 East Fifth Street ® St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1626 • (651) 602 -1000 m Fax 602 -1550 • TTY 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer 2003 LCDA Opportunity Grants Ranking by Criteria City/Project Name: New Hope Overall Ranking: MEDIUM -HIGH Comments Criteria Criteria: Ranking 1 Connected Patterns 2 Existing Infra- Structure 3 Balance of Uses 4 Transit Connections 5 Housing Choices 6 Natural Resources 7 Community Commitment 8 Partnershi s 9 Replication 10 Timeliness High X . Excellent potential at intersection of two major streets and transit routes. • Has potential to link to existing and future transit and development could enhance route ridership. • Transit is already quite abundant at this location. 5 • Excellent potential for major housing. • Recent household study indicates alternative housing choices needed. Project will create a variety of types that currently MH don't exist in the area. X X X X X X X X X Medium • City has studied what other corm have done to learn from their models. 10 • Very timely. • K -mart might close, banks are consolidating, and school district administration is relocating — great time to get a head start so city can be ready with a plan that coordinates all of the opportunities created with these changes. Low • City should ensure that every street should have sidewalks on both sides, and focus on being explicit about pedestrian and transit facilities. Comments Criteria 1 • Excellent potential for reuse of old K -mart site and associated shopping center area to create more connected patterns. • Good potential to redevelop and revitalize the area. 0 City has begun streetscape project on 42 Ave. which would be enhanced by accomplishment of this project 2 . Substantial opportunity for reuse of existing infrastructure. • Project could help reverse decline of an older center. 3 0 Will promote multifamily housing and scale back retail. 4 . Excellent potential at intersection of two major streets and transit routes. • Has potential to link to existing and future transit and development could enhance route ridership. • Transit is already quite abundant at this location. 5 • Excellent potential for major housing. • Recent household study indicates alternative housing choices needed. Project will create a variety of types that currently don't exist in the area. 6 . Provides assurance of retrofit with conventional storm water treatment, reduction of impervious surface and addition of p ublic open s ace. 7 • Lots of public involvement with consultant meetings with property= owners, roundtables and open houses. 8 9 . Public participation process may be replicable — model for many suburbs facing similar redevelopment issues. • City has studied what other corm have done to learn from their models. 10 • Very timely. • K -mart might close, banks are consolidating, and school district administration is relocating — great time to get a head start so city can be ready with a plan that coordinates all of the opportunities created with these changes. Other • City should ensure that every street should have sidewalks on both sides, and focus on being explicit about pedestrian and transit facilities. Applicant: New Hope Recommended Funding Amount: $55,500 Project Name: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area Project Description This is a 32.2 -acre site characterized by a number of shopping centers that were constructed in the 1960's and early 1970's. Recently redevelopment opportunities have presented themselves with the potential closing of Kinart, the merger of Marquette and wells Fargo banks which currently has three sites in the redevelopment area, and the environmental conditions of the school district administration building. Funds would be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy to address the "pruning back" of retail and the reduction in the amount of impervious surface. The creation of the master plan would devise a more traditional downtown design. This design would include a vital commercial core providing additional housing diversity. Funding Requested /Funding Recommended Total Reauested: $55,500 Total Recommended: $55,500 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $9,000 $9,000 Phase It workplan — feasibility analysis, refine concepts, preliminary development guidelines, etc. $10,000 $10,000 Phase III workplan — implementation strategies, zoning amendments, workshops $20,000 $20,000 Financial feasibility analysis $4,000 $4,000 Project facilitation $7,500 $7,500 Stonmater design and infrastructure analysis $5,000 $5,000 Planning consultant Development Timeline: Start Date: Mid 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: Dec. 2003 V:\ LIBRARY \COMMUNDV \O1)portunityGrants 2003 \2003Opp Grmtt Short Summaries - by each application.doc f �F 16 ZI Met ropolitan 1 Building communities that work November 4, 2003 Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Re: Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grant SG - 03 - 103 Dear Mr. McDonald: Thank you for returning to the Council city- executed copies of your Opportunity Grant. We will be providing you with a fully executed copy for your files soon. We would appreciate your help in resolving one remaining concern regarding your agreement. When the grant agreement for the Opportunity Grant the Council awarded to your project on August 27, 2003 was prepared, the cover page from your grant application was erroneously included as Attachment A. Attachment A should contain the summary of your application for grant funds as it was presented to the Council. Two copies of the project summary presented to the Council are provided as page two of this letter. Would you please review the summary, sign the copies to acknowledge your approval of replacing the information currently included as SG -03 -103 Attachment A with this project summary, keep one signed copy for your files and return the other signed copy to: Jan Gustafson, Livable Communities Grants Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre Building 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Thank you for your assistance in correcting our records. Please call me at 651- 602 -1384 or e- mail me at jan.gustafson@mete.state.mn.us if you have any questions. Sincerely Jan Gustafson Planning Analyst, Livable Communities Grants www.metrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602 -1888 230 East Fifth Street o St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1626 ® (651) 602 -1000 o Fax 602 -1550 ® =291-0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer Applicant: New Hope Recommended Funding Amount: $55,500 Project Name: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area Project Description This is a 32.2 -acre site characterized by a number of shopping centers that were constructed in the 1960's and early 1970's. Recently redevelopment opportunities have presented themselves with the potential closing of Kmart, the merger of Marquette and wells Fargo banks which currently has three sites in the redevelopment area, and the environmental conditions of the school district administration building. Funds would be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy to address the "pruning back" of retail and the reduction in the amount of impervious surface. The creation of the master plan would devise a more traditional downtown design. This design would include a vital commercial core providing additional housing diversitS'. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Requested: $55,500 Total Recommended: $55.500 !!!!!7Recommend ed Use of Funds $9,000 Phase II work — feasibility a nalysis, refine concepts. nary develo ment uideIines, etc. relimi $10,000 Phase III workplan — implementation strategies, zoning amendments, wor kshops $20,000 $7,500 $5,000 Development Timeline: $20,000 1 Financial feasibility analysis $4,000 Pro ect facilitation $7,500 Stormwater design and infrastructure anal $5,000 Planning consultant Start Date: Mid 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: Dec. 2003 V:( LIBRARY COM MUNDV \OpponunityGrants2003�20030pp Grant Short Summaries - by each applicarion.doc 2003 LCDA Opportunity Grants Ranking by Criteria City/Project Name: New Hope Overall Ranking: ?11EDILTi11 -HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 i 6 7 8 q 10 Existing f Connected Infra- Balance of Transit Housing Natural Communitc Rankin Patterns Structure Uses Connections Choices Resources I Commitment Partnerships Re ulication I Timeli Hi h X j MH X X X X X X Medium Low Comments Criter 70Good 1 xcellent potential for reuse of old K -mart site and associated shopping center area to create more connected patterns. potential to redevelop and revitalize the area. has be n streetsca a ro'ect on 42 " Ave. which would be enhanced by accom lishment of this roject 2 bstantial opportunity for reuse of existing infrastructure. • Pro ect could hel reverse decline of an older center. 3 Will romote multifamily housing and scale back retail. 4 0 Excellent potential at intersection of two major streets and transit routes. • Has potential to link to existing and future transit and development could enhance route ridership. • Transit is already quite abundant at this location. 5 + Excellent potential for major housing. • Recent household study indicates alternative housing choices needed. Project will create a variety of types that currently don't exist in the area. 6 • Provides assurance of retrofit with conventional storm water treatment, reduction of impervious surface and addition of ublic open s ace. 7 • Lots of public involvement with consultant meetings with ro owners, roundtables and open houses. 8 9 • Public participation process may be replicable — model for many suburbs facing similar redevelopment issues. • Ci has studied what other communities have done to learn from their models. 10 • Very timely. • K -mart might close, banks are consolidating, and school district administration is relocating — great time to get a head start so city can be ready with a Ian that coordinates all of the o ortututies created with these changes. Other • City should ensure that every street should have sidewalks on both sides, and focus on being explicit about pedestrian and transit facilities. October 28, 2003 Metropolitan Council Pam Marks, Accountant 230 E. Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 -1626 Re: SG -03 -103 Dear Ms. Marks: Enclosed, please find two copies of the above referenced grant agreement, both of which have been signed by the authorized officials at the city of New Hope. I am returning them to you for execution. I will look for an original, fully executed agreement in the near future. Thank you. Sincerely, Amy B dwin Community Development Intern CITY OF NEW DOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 s www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 e TDD: 763 -531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 -531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 -592 -6776 Grant No. SG -03 -103 GRANT AGREEMENT THIS GRANT AGREEMENT is made and entered into by the Metropolitan Council ( "Council') and the City of New Hope ( "Grantee "). WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 473.251 creates the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, the uses of which fund must be consistent with and promote the purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and the policies of the Metropolitan Development Guide adopted by the Council; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes sections 473.251 and 473.253 establish within the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund a Livable Communities Demonstration Account and require the Council to use the funds in the account to make grants or loans to municipalities participating in the Local Housing Incentives Program under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254 or to metropolitan -area counties or development authorities to fund the initiatives specified in Minnesota Statutes section 473.25, paragraph (b), in participating municipalities; and WHEREAS, the Council makes Livable Communities Demonstration Account funds available as "Opportunity Grants" to fund local initiatives to develop project- specific and site - specific land use plans for projects that show potential for evolving to the development stage; and WHEREAS, the Grantee is a "municipality" participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account program under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254 or a metropolitan -area county or a "development authority," as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.253, subdivision 2, and submitted an application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account funds in response to the Council's request for applications; and WHEREAS, at its August 27, 2003 regular meeting, the Council awarded Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant funds to the Grantee for the project described in the Grantee's application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account funds. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained in this agreement, the Grantee and the Council agree as follows: I. DEFINITIONS 1.02 Definition of Terms. For the purposes of this agreement, the terms defined in this paragraph have the meanings given them in this paragraph unless otherwise provided or indicated by the context. (a) "Development Authority" means a housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, or port authority. Page I of 6 Pages (b) "Metropolitan Area" means the seven - county metropolitan area as defined by Minnesota Statutes section 473.121, subdivision 2. (c) "Municipality" means a statutory or home rule charter city or town participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254, or a county in the Metropolitan Area. (d) "Participating Municipality" means a statutory or home rule charter city or town which has elected to participate in the Local Housing Incentive Account program and negotiated affordable and life -cycle housing goals for the Municipality pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 473.254. II. GRANT FUNDS 2.01 Total Grant Amount and Matching Requirement. The Council will grant to the Grantee a total sum of $55,500.00 which shall be funds from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, the Grantee understands and agrees that any reduction or termination of Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant funds made available to the Council may result in a like reduction to the Grantee. The Grantee shall match on a dollar- for - dollar basis, the total grant amount identified in this paragraph. 2.02 Authorized Use of Grant Funds. The total grant amount made available to the Grantee under this agreement shall be used only for the purposes and activities described in the Grantee's application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant funds. A summary of the Grantee's application which identifies eligible uses of the grant funds is attached to and incorporated into this agreement as Attachment A. If the provisions of the Grantee's application are inconsistent with other provisions of this agreement, the other provisions of this agreement shall take precedence over the provisions of the application. Grant funds must be used to fund the initiatives specified in Minnesota Statutes section 473.25, paragraph (b), in a Participating Municipality. Grant funds must be used for costs directly associated with the specific proposed activities and are intended to be used for "hard costs" rather than "soft costs." Ineligible uses include: administrative overhead; activities prior to the date of the grant award; travel expenses; legal fees; permits, licenses or authorization fees; costs associated with preparing other grant proposals; operating expenses; comprehensive planning costs; and prorated lease and salary costs. If consistent with the application, the Grantee may use the grant funds to make deferred loans (loans made without interest or periodic payments), revolving loans (loans made with interest and periodic payments) or otherwise make the grant funds available on a "revolving" basis for the purposes of implementing the project activities described in Attachment A. The Council shall bear no responsibility for cost overruns which may be incurred by the Grantee or others in the implementation or performance of the project activities described in Attachment A. The Grantee agrees to remit to the Council in a prompt manner: any unspent grant funds; any grant funds which are not used for the authorized purposes specified in this paragraph; any interest earnings described in paragraph 2.05 which are not used for the purposes of implementing the project activities described in Attachment A; and any "revolved" funds described in paragraph 2.05 that are not used by the Grantee to implement affordable and life -cycle housing initiatives pursuant to paragraph 2.05. The Grantee must complete all major components of the grant project as proposed and for which the Council made its grant award and perform any special conditions stated in Attachment A, Page 2 of 6 Pages or the Grantee must return to the Council the entire grant amount specified in paragraph 2.01 of this agreement. 2.03 Budget Variance. A variance of ten percent (10 %) in the amounts allocated to various eligible uses identified in Attachment A shall be considered acceptable without further documentation or Council approval. Budget variances exceeding ten percent (10 %) may require approval of the governing body of the Metropolitan Council. Notwithstanding the aggregate or net effect of any variances, the Council's obligation to provide grant funds under this agreement shall not exceed the maximum grant amount specified in paragraph 2.01 of this agreement. 2.04 Disbursement Schedule. The Council will disburse the grant funds to the Grantee in accordance with the grant fund disbursement schedule contained in Attachment B, which is incorporated into and made a part of this agreement. The Council will make disbursements only upon receipt of a written disbursement request from the Grantee's authorized agent or representative. 2.05 Interest Earnings and Revolved Funds. If the Grantee earns any interest or other income from the grant funds received from the Council under this agreement, the Grantee will use the interest earnings or income only for the purposes of implementing the project activities described in Attachment A. If the Grantee uses the grant funds on a "revolving" basis or otherwise receives revolved funds from the project activities described in Attachment A, the Grantee must: (a) use the revolved funds to implement similar eligible projects that will help the Grantee meet its affordable and life -cycle housing goals and implement the purposes of Minnesota Statutes sections 473.25, 473.254 and 473.253; or (b) return the revolved funds to the Council for use with other eligible projects. The Grantee shall report to the Council any revolved funds received by the Grantee and the Grantee's uses of those revolved funds. 2.06 Effect of Grant. Issuance of this grant neither implies any Council responsibility for contamination, if any, at the project site nor imposes any obligation on the Council to participate in any pollution cleanup of the project site if such cleanup is undertaken or required. III. ACCOUNTING, AUDIT AND REPORT REQUIREMENTS 3.01 Accounting and Records. The Grantee agrees to establish and maintain accurate and complete accounts and records relating to the receipt and expenditure of all grant funds received from the Council. Notwithstanding the expiration and termination provisions of paragraphs 4.01 and 4.02, such accounts and records shall be kept and maintained by the Grantee for a period of six (6) years following the completion of the project activities described in Attachment A or six (6) years following the expenditure of the grant funds, whichever occurs earlier. For all expenditures of grant funds received pursuant to this agreement, the Grantee will keep proper financial records including invoices, contracts, receipts, vouchers and other appropriate documents sufficient to evidence in proper detail the nature and propriety of the expenditure. Accounting methods shall be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 3.02 Audits. The above accounts and records of the Grantee shall be audited in the same manner as all other accounts and records of the Grantee are audited and may be audited or inspected on the Grantee's premises or otherwise by individuals or organizations designated and authorized by the Council at any time, following reasonable notification to the Grantee, for a period of six (6) years Page 3 of 6 Pages Of following the completion of the project activities described in Attachment A or six (6) years following the expenditure of the grant funds, whichever occurs earlier. 3.03 Report Requirements. The Grantee will provide to the Council one or more written reports which report on the status of the project activities described in Attachment A and the expenditures of the grant funds. The reporting schedule and the content of the written report(s) are identified in Attachment C, which is incorporated into and made a part of this agreement. 3.04 Environmental Site Assessment. The Grantee represents that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment or other environmental review has been or will be carried out, if such environmental assessment or review is appropriate for the scope and nature of the project activities funded by this grant, and that any environmental issues have been or will be adequately addressed. IV. AGREEMENT TERM 4.01 Term. This agreement is effective upon execution of the agreement by the Council. Unless terminated pursuant to paragraph 4.02, this agreement expires June 30, 2004. 4.02 Termination. This agreement may be terminated by the Council for cause at any time upon fourteen (14) calendar days' written notice to the Grantee. Cause shall mean a material breach of this agreement and any amendments of this agreement. If this agreement is terminated, the Grantee shall receive payment on a pro rata basis for project activities described in Attachment A that have been completed. Termination of this agreement does not alter the Council's authority to recover grant funds on the basis of a later audit or other review, and does not alter the Grantee's obligation to return any grant funds due to the Council as a result of later audits or corrections. If the Council determines the Grantee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement and the applicable provisions of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, the Council may take any action to protect the Council's interests and may refuse to disburse additional grant funds and may require the Grantee to return all or part of the grant funds already disbursed. 4.03 Amendments. The Council and the Grantee may amend this agreement by mutual agreement. Amendments, changes or modifications of this agreement shall be effective only on the execution of written amendments signed by authorized representatives of the Council and the Grantee. V. GENERAL PROVISIONS 5.01 Equal Opportunity. The Grantee agrees it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local civil rights commission, disability, sexual orientation or age and take affirmative action to insure applicants and employees are treated equally with respect to all aspects of employment, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, and selection for training. 5.02 Conflict of Interest. The members, officers and employees of the Grantee shall comply with all applicable state statutory and regulatory conflict of interest laws and provisions. 5.03 Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Grantee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Council and its members, employees and agents from and against all claims, Page 4 of 6 Pages damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the conduct or implementation of the project activities funded by this grant. Claims included in this indemnification include, without limitation, any claims asserted pursuant to the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act (MERLA), Minnesota Statutes chapter 11513, the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) as amended, 42 U.S.C. sections 9601 et seq., and the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) as amended, 42 U.S.C. sections 6901 et seq. This obligation shall not be construed to negate, abridge or otherwise reduce any other right or obligation of indemnity which otherwise would exist between the Council and the Grantee. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this agreement. This indemnification shall not be construed as a waiver on the part of either the Grantee or the Council of any immunities or limits on liability provided by Minnesota Statutes chapter 466, or other applicable state or federal law. 5.04 Acknowledgments. The Grantee shall acknowledge the financial assistance provided by the Council in promotional materials, press releases, reports and publications relating to the project activities described in Attachment A which are funded in whole or in part with the grant funds. The acknowledgment should contain the following language: Financing for this project was provided by the Metropolitan Council Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund. Until the project activities funded by this agreement are completed, the Grantee shall ensure the above acknowledgment language, or alternative language approved by the Council's authorized agent, is included on all signs located at project or construction sites that identify project sponsors or entities providing financial support for the project. 5.05 Permits, Bonds and Approvals. The Council assumes no responsibility for obtaining any applicable local, state or federal licenses, permits, bonds, authorizations or approvals necessary to perform or complete the project activities described in Attachment A. 5.06 Contractors and Subcontractors. The Grantee shall include in any contract or subcontract for project activities appropriate contract provisions to ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Along with such provisions, the Grantee shall require that contractors and subcontractors performing work covered by this grant comply with all applicable state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations. 5.07 Stormwater Discharge Requirements. If any grant funds are used for urban site redevelopment, the Grantee shall at such redevelopment site meet or require to be met: (a) all requirements of federal and state law relating to stormwater discharges including, without limitation, any applicable requirements of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, parts 122 and 123; and (b) any additional requirements of the Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies (1992) including, without limitation: (1) the requirement to utilize the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's urban best management practices entitled Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas; and (2) the requirement that all stormwater must be pretreated by facilities designed to provide pollutant removal efficiencies Page 5 of 6 Pages equal to or greater than those observed in wet- detention basin facilities designed in accordance with the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) design criteria. 5.08 Attachments. The following are attached to this agreement and are incorporated into and made a part of this agreement: (a) Attachment A - Summary of the Grantee's application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant funds, as approved by the Council (b) Attachment B - Grant Fund Disbursement Schedule (c) Attachment C - Written Report Submission Schedule 5.09 Warranty of Legal Capacity. The individual signing this agreement on behalf of the Grantee represents and warrants on the Grantee's behalf that the individual is duly authorized to execute this agreement on the Grantee's behalf and that this agreement constitutes the Grantee's valid, binding and enforceable agreements. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantee and executed by their duly authorized representatives execution by the Council. Approved as to form: Associate General Counsel SG03103 the Council have caused this agreement to be This agreement is effective on the date of final METROPOLITAN COUN L By Elizabeth J. Ryan\Director Housing and Liv4le Communities Date �\ - t CITY OF N W HOPE By � � ._ e� Its: Date Zl'i 13 —0 By: - -de Its: x r1C2C, Date /3 �} 09/03 Page 6 of 6 Pages ATTACHMENT A APPLICATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT GRANT FUNDS This attachment comprises this page and page A -1 and contains a summary of the proposed project identified in the Grantee's grant application which was submitted in response to the Council's notice of availability of grant funds. The summary reflects the Grantee's proposed project as approved by the Council on August 27, 2003, and may reflect changes in project funding sources, changes in funding amounts, or minor changes in the proposed project that occurred subsequent to the application submission. The Grantee's grant application is incorporated into this grant agreement by reference and is made a part of this grant agreement except as follows. If the Grantee's application or any provision in the grant application conflicts with or is inconsistent with other provisions of this agreement or the project summary contained in this Attachment A, the terms, descriptions and dollar amounts contained in this grant agreement and the project summary contained on page A -1 shall prevail. November 4, 2003 Page Two Applicant: New Hope Recommended Funding Amount: $55,500 Project Name: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area Project Description This is a 32.2 -acre site characterized by a number of shopping centers that were constructed in the 1960's and early 1970's. Recently redevelopment opportunities have presented themselves with the potential closing of Kmart, the merger of Marquette and wells Fargo banks which currently has three sites in the redevelopment area, and the environmental conditions of the school district administration building. Funds would be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy to address the "pruning back" of retail and the reduction in the amount of impervious surface. The creation of the master plan would devise a more traditional downtown design. This design would include a vital commercial core providing additional housing diversity. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Re nested: $55,500 Total Recommended: $55,500 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $9,000 $9,000 Phase II workplan — feasibility analysis, refine concepts, preliminar development guidelin etc. $10,000 $10,000 Phase III workplan — implementation strategies, zoning amendments, workshops $20,000 $20,000 Financial feasibility analysis $4,000 $4,000 Project facilitation $7,500 $7,500 Stormwater design and infrastructure analysis $5,000 $5,000 1 Planning consultant Development Timeline: Start Date: Mid 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: Dec. 2003 I understand and accept the replacement of the application form cover page erroneously included as Attachment A in Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Grant Agreement SG -03 -103 with the ab e A A pro; ect sum \ Signature Date OPPORTUNITY i 200 Instructions: Submit form and attachments by 4:30 p.m. on June 2, 2003 Use font size 11. Use of bulleted lists is encouraged. Do not attadh a coversheet or use any graphic images on top of the application form. Limit application to 5 pages plus attachments, for a total of 8 pages. Office Use 1 a v ,.,.L aalaVa aaaa,aavaa♦ Project Name. New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area Applicant (Governmental Unit): City of New Hope Project Location (city): New Hope Address (street boundaries or Major intersection): % mile radius around Winnetka and 42 "d Avenues Primary Project Contact: Name: Title: Kirk McDonald Erin Seeman Community Development Director Community Development Intern Address: 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hoe MN 55428 Phone: 763 -531 -5196 Fax: 763 -531 -5136 E -mail: eseeman ci.new -ho e.mn.us Authorized official(s) - (names and titles for contract execution) W. Peter Enck, Mayor Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Project Summary In the space provided, summarize the issues you will address and your objectives and plans for the subject site ew Hope City Center is a 32.2 -acre site characterized by a number of shopping centers that were constructed in e 1960's and early 1970's along with many industrial uses including the school district administration building id bus garage, which are out of character with the commercial focal point of the area. The age and condition of .e land uses are marginal and reflect declining physical conditions, vacancies, an incompatible tenant mix and munercial land use patterns. Without redevelopment efforts these areas will continue to deteriorate. ;ently redevelopment opportunities have presented themselves with the potential closing of Kmart, the merger Marquette and Wells Fargo banks which currently has three sites in the redevelopment area, and the ironmental conditions of the school district administration building. A severe mold problem creating air lity issues was discovered in 2002. The school district has decided to correct the issues enough to use the nerty in the interim until a new site is identified. city sees a need for a comprehensive redevelopment strategy for the area to address the aforementioned s. The funds would be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy to address the "pruning " of retail and the reduction in the amount of impervious surface. The creation of the master plan would ;e a more traditional downtown design. This design would include a vital commercial core providing ional housing diversity including the addition of medium and high- density residential land use types rating site design with adjacent development. This would include increasing the amount of green space linking to a comprehensive trail and sidewalk system and transit stops in the redevelopment area. The city d like to create a sense of place that is an exciting and attractive destination. ATTACHMENT B GRANT FUND DISBURSEMENT SCHEDULE The total grant amount specified in paragraph 2.01 of this agreement shall be disbursed to the Grantee for uses consistent with this agreement according to the following schedule: The Council will disburse grant funds in response to written disbursement requests submitted by the Grantee and reviewed and approved by the Council. Written disbursement requests shall indicate the project activity funded by this agreement, the contractor(s) /vendor(s) to be paid, and the time period within which the project activity was or will be performed. Disbursements prior to the performance of a project activity will be subject to terms and conditions mutually agreed to by the Council's authorized agent and the Grantee. Individual disbursement requests should specify the project or activity to be funded and identify dollar amounts by project or activity. Subject to verification of a written disbursement request and approval for consistency with this agreement, the Council will disburse a requested amount to the Grantee within fifteen (15) business days after receipt of a written disbursement request. ATTACHMENT C WRITTEN REPORTS AND SUBMISSION SCHEDULE Beginning three (3) months after the Grantee initially receives grant funds, the Grantee shall submit to the Council written quarterly reports which shall contain at least the following elements: • A summary of grant funds received and expended to date, including a description of the purposes or uses for which the grant funds were expended; and • A statement of expected grant fund expenditures within the next quarter. The Grantee's final written quarterly report shall be submitted within two (2) months following the expenditure of all grant funds by the Grantee and shall contain a certification by the Grantee's chief financial officer that all grant funds have been expended in accordance with this agreement and the provisions of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. The Grantee also shall complete and submit to the Council a Monitoring and Evaluation Report which will assist the Council in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Livable Communities Demonstration Account program. The contents, format and completion date of the Monitoring and Evaluation Report will be determined by the Council. This reporting requirement and the reporting requirement of paragraph 2.05 shall survive the termination or expiration of this agreement. AUTHORIZED AGENT The Council's authorized agent for the purposes of administering this agreement is Janice Gustafson or another designated Council employee. The written report(s) submitted to the Council shall be directed to the attention of the Council's authorized agent at the following address: Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1634 M Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 E. Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 -1626 November 20, 2003 City of New Hope W. Peter Enck, Mayor 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re: SG -03 -103 Enclosed is your original copy of the above referenced grant agreement. Sincerely, Pam Marks Accountant COTTNCTT. lo, ' '11t 5 REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 2 -10 -03 Consent Item No. 6.7 By: Kirk McDonald By: RESOLUTION AMENDING LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH DSU FOR CITY CENTER PLANNING SERVICES TO INCLUDE PRELIMINARY RESIDENTIAL MARKET INFORMATION (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution Amending the Letter of Agreement with DSU for City Center Planning Services to include Preliminary Residential Market Information at a cost of up to, but not to exceed, $7,500 (Improvement Project No. 718). POLICY/PAST PRACTICE In the past, the City has utilized the consulting services of urban planning and redevelopment specialists to assist with task force studies. The Council specifically directed staff to develop an agreement with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban (DSU) for this project because they are the same firm that completed the 42 Avenue Streetscape Study in 1998. It is staff's opinion that cost savings can be achieved through the utilization of the same firm because a great deal of the base data is already available from the previous project. The most recent information the City has on residential market information is found in the Life Cycle Housing Study, which was completed in 1997. BACKGROUND At the January 27 City Council meeting, the City Council approved a Letter of Agreement with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban (DSU) for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center area. The workplan is divided into four phases with optional tasks that can be added, if desired. The four phases and the cost for each phase are as follows: Optional Costs Basic Task Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis $9,020 $21,732 Phase Two: City Center Framework Plan 1,760 14,070 Phase Three: Implementation Strategies 11,010 5,190 Phase Four: Design Framework manual Preparation 0 14,550 Total $21,790 $55,542 cont. MOTION BY l,N�!j `/�!- ��'- -'1��� SECOND BY � ..�. TO: Q ,1 I:rfa \planning \citycenter \Q &R -dsu amend L&A Request for Action Page 2 2 -10 -03 The Council approved the "basic task" package in the amount of $55,542. Per the attached detailed breakdown of the basic and optional tasks included under each phase of the workplan, a preliminary commercial market overview is included as a "basic task" under Phase One and a preliminary residential market overview is included as an "optional task." DSU is preparing to initiate the commercial market study and has inquired if the City desires to include the optional residential market study, as it is more cost efficient to implement both studies at the same time if both elements are desired. Staff presented this issue to the City Council at a Council work session on February 3 and suggested that it may be beneficial to obtain current information and indicated that the information could be useful for a variety of redevelopment projects in addition to City Center, such as the Livable Communities area, etc. The Council generally agreed that updated information would be useful and discussed specific items they would like included or not included in the study. The Council and City Manager directed staff to present this item at an upcoming Council meeting. The enclosed resolution approves the addition of the residential market analysis to the DSU Agreement, with the understanding that staff will communicate the Council's direction to DSU and staff will investigate a potential reduction in the cost due to the elimination of some study components. The resolution authorizes an expenditure up to $7,500. FUNDING Initially, the City Center Task Force and DSU workplan will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 Economic Development Authority and Planning budgets, as the city's 2002 funding application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application in the spring of 2003. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution • Excerpts of 1/15/03 DSU Letter of Agreement and Work Program • Task Force Goals Established by City Council CITY C)F NEW HOPE RESOLUTION NO. 03- 35 RESOLUTION AMENDING LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH OGU FOR CITY CENTER PLANNING SERVICES TO INCLUDE PRELIMINARY RESIDENTIAL MARKET INFORMATION (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718\ WHEREAS, at the J8DU8[y 27, 2003. City Council meeting, the City Council approved 8 Letter of Agreement with DGU for Urban Design and Redevelopment P/@DOiOg Services for the New Hope City Center Area; and WHEREAS, the Council approved the agreement for basic tasks, for m amount Of $55 and optional tasks were listed separately, with separate costa; and WHEREAS, one of the optional tasks listed was preliminary residential market information at a cost Df$7 VVHEFlE/\S the City Council and staff have determined that the residential market information would be a useful tool as redevelopment progresses, and the Council desires tV add that option bJthe services performed; and VVHEFlEAG, it is understood, based Upon the direction provided t0 staff by the City CoUnci|, that staff will instruct [)SU about the specific type Of FeSid8Dii8| market iOfO[Dl8tioO to b e gathered and that the cost will not exceed $7.500 and that the . task may be accomplished for a lesser amount. N[)VV. THEREFORE' BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofNew Hope, that the January 13, 2003 Letter Of Agreement with OGU for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center area ishereby amended to include the optional task of preliminary residential market information at a cost up to, but not b}exceed, $7,500. Adopted by the City COUOCi| of the C|Uv Of New Hope, Hennepin CoUntv, Minnesota, OO this 1nm day Of February, 2003. jTayor y Clerk • Parking, • Transit, • Existing and proposed bikeways, • Pedestrian circulation and access, • Entrance Corridors & features, • Maintenance issues, • Ownership • Overhead and underground utilities, • Existing vegetation, • Natural Systems/ Storm water • Signage. End Product: Graphics and text will be completed that summarize the existing conditions within the study area. C+ Task 104: Preliminary Commercial Market Overview ,) DSU will produce an overview of the commercial market in New Hope. The research will outline the amounts and types of office and retail development that are appropriate and supportable in the City's core commercial areas. The commercial market analysis will be completed with the intent of integrating the findings with the design and planning efforts. DSU will address the following items through market research: • Definition of the trade areas for retail /service and office uses in New Hope. Provide a general discussion of the neighborhood setting of the Town Center site, and local commuting and shopping patterns in the New Hope area. • Overview of broader commercial market characteristics in the Northwest suburbs and where the region fits in the Twin Cities context (vacancy rates, lease rates, etc.). Estimate the total amount of commercial space in the respective trade areas and the market share of the Town Center site. Comparative analysis of 5 -10 mixed use sites and/or town centers throughout the Twin Cities, especially New Urbanism developments (e.g. Excelsior and Grand in St. Louis Park, Area B (Winnetka/55) in Golden Valley, etc.). For each site: o Identify the mix of commercial users by type (retail, service, office and office - service) and by specific category (e.g. retail -fast food, service -hair, office service - lawyer, etc.). o Identify the market orientation of retail, service and office - service tenants (independent, regional chain or national chain). • Identify the amount of non - commercial uses in the development (e.g. housing, publiclinstitutional, open space, etc.). • Provide photos to support the written information. • Look at other national examples of successful New Urbanism developments across the country that have been operating for 5+ years to identify the degree of success of the commercial uses, and the evolution of the tenant mix. • Identify retail, service, office and office - service uses that would be appropriate for the Town Center site. Discuss anchor uses and other tenants that are vital to the success of the development. Discuss uses that would best serve residents on the site and those living in the immediate neighborhood. * Discuss the positioning of the commercial uses at the Town Center site relative to surrounding commercial nodes (e.g. those along Bass Lake Road, 36 Avenue North, etc.). • Provide maps to support the information. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 5 End Product: A written report outlining: a) the key market trends affecting the demand for office and retail uses in New Hope, and b) the amounts, types and locations of office and retail development that New Hope should pursue to maximize the potential for success of redevelopment efforts. Optional Task 105: Preliminary Residential Market DSU will roduce an assessment of the e housing market in New Hope, defining the amounts and types of housing that DSU believes will make the Town Center site a desirable, unique place in the market. DSU will assess how specific multifamily housing types (e.g. senior rentals, owner townhomes, etc.) could round out community needs and provide life -cycle options for the city's residents. The residential market analysis will be completed with the intent of integration the findings with the design and planning efforts. DSU's residential market research will address the following items: • Definition of the market for housing in New Hope. • Overview of demographics related to housing: households by number (2000 and projections), income, tenure,.age, etc. • Provide household projections through 2010 in the market area; break out the forecasts by owner and renter. Calculate market share of Town Center site. • Overview of the broader housing market in New Hope and the market area: tenure (owner /renter), price, and style. • Overview of the sales market in the New Hope area: volume, pricing, styles, pending developments, etc. • Overview of the rental market in the New Hope area: number of units, pricing, vacancy rates, pending developments, etc. • Identify specific housing products that best meet community needs (now and in the future) by product type, style and price. • Provide maps and pictures to support the written information. End Product. A written report outlining: a) the key market trends affecting the demand for housing in New Hope, and b) the amounts, types and locations of rental and owner housing development that New Hope should pursue to maximize the potential for success of redevelopment efforts. Optional Task 106. interview Property Owners The Consultant Team will meet individually with all affected business owners in the redevelopment areas to gain an understanding of their issues and concerns. Task 107: Bus Tour with Task Force The task force will be taken on a tour of existing similar redevelopment projects in the metropolitan area. DSU, members of the city staff and consulting team will accompany the task force and present development summaries of each project reviewed. End Product. The task force will gain insight into the process, type and scope of redevelopment efforts other metropolitan communities have implemented and an understanding of the physical components and relationships that are necessary to shape an urban environment. Task 108: Integrate Preliminary Financial Analysis Options It is our understanding Krass Monroe will prepare a preliminary financial feasibility analysis for redevelopment of the City Center Area. The analysis will evaluate the following options: a. Do Nothing b. Conventional Suburban Development New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 6 8 Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis Optional Basic Task Task 100: Refine Base Information Task 101: Review Background Studies $1,740 Task 102. New Hoe City Center Task Force Project Initiation Meetin Task 103: Analyze Existing Conditions $1,760 Task 104: Preliminary Commercial Market Overview $1,340 Optional Task 105. Preliminary Residential Market L $7,500 Optional Task 106: Interview Property Owners $1,520 Task 107: Bus Tour with Task Force Task 108: Integrate Preliminary Financial Analysis Options Task 109: Survey of Visual Preferences $11,010 $5,190 Task 110: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin $1,760 $f4,070 Task 111: Synthesis of Issues, Opportunities, Goals and Objectives Task 112. New Hoe City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin Phase One Subtotal Costs $21,732 Optional Tasks $9,020 Phase Two: 04 Center Framework Plan Optional Basic Task Task 200: Preliminary Design Framework Plan Alternatives Task 201: Integrate Financial Feasibility Analysis of Framework Plan Alternatives $1,740 Task 202: New Hoe City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin Optional Task 203: Tennant and Property Owners Forum $1,760 Task 204: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin $1,340 Task 205: Refine Illustrative Design Framework Plan Task 206: Preliminary Development Guidelines and Ordinances $1,110 Task 207: Open House Task 208: Presentation to Planning Commission Task 209: Presentation to City Council $11,010 $5,190 Phase Two Subtotal Costs Optional Tasks $1,760 $f4,070 Phase Three: Implementation Strategies 0 tional Basic Task Task 300: Implementation Strategies Optional Task 301: Assist with Developer Selection $1,740 Task 302: Public Improvements Optional Task 303.• Amend Zoning Ordinance $6,820 Optional Task 304: Communi Or anization and Promotion $1,340 Task 305: New Hoe City Center Task Force: Implementation Worksho Optional Task 306: Community Open House $1,110 Task 307: Meeting with City Council Phase Three: Subtotal Cost Optional Tasks $11,010 $5,190 New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 12 Phase Four. Design Framework Manual Preparation Optional Basic Task Task 400: Prepare Draft Framework Plan Document Task 401: New Hoe City Center Task Force: Review Draft Report Task 402: Meeting with City Council and Final Presentation to the Communi Task 403: Final Framework Plan Document Phase Four. Subtotal Cost $14,550 Total Basic Services 1 $55,542 Total Optional Tasks $21,790 Article 1: Invoicing Policy All costs incurred will be payable to the consultant upon receipt of an invoice showing the work completed and the cost of said work. To each invoice not paid within thirty days shall be added a service charge of one and one half percent for each month delinquent. Article 2: Client's Responsibilities Client agrees to provide Landscape Architect with all information, surveys, reports, and professional recommendations requested by Landscape Architect to provide its professional services. Landscape Architect may reasonably rely on the accuracy and completeness of these items. Client agrees to advise Landscape Architect of any known or suspected contaminants at the Project site. Client shall be solely responsible for all subsurface soil conditions unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Client will obtain and pay for all necessary permits from authorities having jurisdiction over the project. Landscape Architect will assist Client with this obligation by completing and submitting appropriate paperwork and forms to governing authorities. Landscape Architect's assistance, however, shall not include attendance at more than one meeting with such governing authorities or creating additional or special documentation required by such authorities. Client agrees to provide the items described in Article 2.A and to render decisions in a timely manner so as not to delay the orderly and sequential progress of Landscape Architect's services. Article 3: Additional Services The following services are not included in our base proposal and will be considered additional services if authorized by the client. The fees may be adjusted by means of a supplementary agreement to this contract. • Additional meetings beyond those outlined in the Work Program • Any Optional Services outlined in the scope of services • Any other services provided, beyond those outlined in the basic scope of services, are authorized in writing by the client. Article 4: Estimated Schedule a. Landscape Architect shall render its services as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and care. During the course of the Project, anticipated and unanticipated events may impact any Project schedule. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 13 February 13, 2003 e q a Mr. Geoff Martin Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. 300 First Avenue North, Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Subject: Amended Letter of Agreement for City Center Planning Services Dear Geoff: At the February 10 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council approved a resolution amending the Letter of Agreement with DSU for City Center planning services to include preliminary residential market information at a cost of up to, but not to exceed, $7,500. The City Council discussed this matter at its February 3 work session and formally approved adding this option at the February 10 Council meeting. Please find the comments from that work session and the Council request for action attached. The Council requested that staff forward these comments to you. As you can see, they do not want a lot of time spent on rental housing issues or on reviewing previous studies. They would like some fresh new data, and are particularly interested in what procedures DSU will utilize to identify housing products demanded by or that would be supported in New Hope. They are particularly interested in knowing if the market will support some higher end housing. Please review this information and call me if you have any questions. Maybe we should meet with your market analysis people prior to the time the work is completed to be sure they compile the type of data the City Council wants. Why don't you think this over and let me know what you think. You can reach me at 763- 531 -5119. cerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosure: Letter of Agreement Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Al Brixius, Northwest Associated Consultants Mark Hanson, City Engineer Rick Martens, Brookstone Aimee Gourlay, Facilitator Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project #718) • • 4401 Xylon Avenue North . New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 e www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100. Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 e Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 ® TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 1 -27 -03 Development & Plannin Item No. By: Kirk McDonald By: 8. RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER O AGREEMENT WITH DAHLGREN, SHARDLOW AND UBAN FOR URBAN DESIGN AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE NEW HOPE CITY CENTER AREA (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Resolution Approving a Letter of Agreement with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center Area (Improvement Project No. 718). POLICY /PAST PRACTICE In the past, the City has utilized the consulting services of urban planning and redevelopment specialists to assist with task force studies. The Council specifically directed staff to develop an agreement with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban (DSU) for this project because they are the same firm that completed the 42 Avenue Streetscape Study in 1998. It is staff's opinion that cost savings can be achieved through the utilization of the same firm because a great deal of the base data is already available from the previous project. The City Center task force study and this agreement with DSU will meet the following priority goals in the City Plan: • To pursue the maintenance and redevelopment of commercial and residential properties within the City of New Hope. • To improve communication with (from) the public. • To increase citizen engagement in the community. BACKGROUND In 2002, the City Council took a number of actions regarding the formation of a task force to study the potential redevelopment of the City Center area, including: Cont. MOTION BY SECOND BY ;� `' , I:rfa \planning \citycenter \Q &R -dsu workplan Request for Action Page 2 1 -27 -03 • April 15 Council Work Session — Council discusses redevelopment opportunities and directs staff to continue coordinating with Brookstone, Inc. and the city's financial consultant on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Council directed staff to start the groundwork for the formation of a task force and coordinate with the planning consultant on the drafting of some specific redevelopment goals for the City Center area. • May 13 Council Meeting — Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning grant to assist with the funding of a study for this area (staff was informed that the grant was not funded, but staff plans on reapplication in spring 2003). • May 20 Council Work Session — The City Council reviewed, modified and approved City Center Redevelopment Goals. • July 22 EDA Meeting — EDA approves Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on potential redevelopment of City Center area, in conjunction with task force. • August 19 Council Work Session — Council determines to extend application deadline and discussed the size of the task force and criteria for persons serving on the task force. Staff recommended and the Council concurred that DSU be utilized to formulate a work program for the task force, due to its previous involvement with the 42 Avenue Streetscape Task Force. • November /December — Council reviews applications for and appoints task force members. • January 30, 2003 — First task force meeting to be conducted. In November /December, staff began to work with DSU on the development of a detailed work program for the task force. The workplan is intended only as a guideline and is flexible and adaptable so that it can be changed, per the direction of the City Council and task force. DSU has submitted the attached Letter of Agreement and Workplan for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning services for the City Center Task Force. Please refer to the attached agreement and workplan, as it is not the intent to repeat all of the information in this request. The workplan is divided into four phases with optional tasks that can be added, if desired. The four phases and the cost for each phase are as follows: The tasks under each Phase are outlined in more detail in the enclosed agreement. It is intended that DSU will be the lead facilitator on this project and work in conjunction with the city's Planning Consultant, City Engineer, Krass Monroe financial, Brookstone, Inc., Mediation Services and city staff. Excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan that relate to the overall city goals for commercial redevelopment and for redevelopment in the City Center area (Planning District 11) are enclosed for reference purposes. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution, which approves the Letter of Agreement with DSU. Optional Costs Basic Task Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis $9,020 $21,732 Phase Two: City Center Framework Plan 1,760 14,070 Phase Three: Implementation Strategies 11,010 5,190 Phase Four: Design Framework manual Preparation 0 14,550 Total $21,790 $55,542 The tasks under each Phase are outlined in more detail in the enclosed agreement. It is intended that DSU will be the lead facilitator on this project and work in conjunction with the city's Planning Consultant, City Engineer, Krass Monroe financial, Brookstone, Inc., Mediation Services and city staff. Excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan that relate to the overall city goals for commercial redevelopment and for redevelopment in the City Center area (Planning District 11) are enclosed for reference purposes. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution, which approves the Letter of Agreement with DSU. Request for Action Page 3 1-27-03 � FUNDING |OibgUy\ the City Center T@Sh FO[C8 will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 ECOOOnliC C>8Ve|op[DeDt /\UUloritv and Planning budgets, as the rbvS 2002 funding applicat to the Metropolitan COUDCi| for p|@OOiOg study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application in the spring V[2OU3. ATTACHMENTS * Resolution ° 1/15/O3DSUCorrespondence * 1/15/03 []SU Letter Of Agreement and Work P[Ogr@rn 0 Comprehensive Plan Excerpts 0 Task Force Goals Established by City Council CITY OF NEW HOPE RESOLUTION NO. 03 -26 RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH DAHLGREN, SHARDLOW AND UBAN FOR URBAN DESIGN AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE NEW HOPE CITY CENTER AREA (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) WHEREAS, the New Hope City Council has appointed a task force to study redevelopment opportunities in the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement to utilize the consulting services of Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban (DSU) for this study, as this is the same firm that completed the 42 Avenue Streetscape Study in 1998: and WHEREAS, DSU has submitted a Letter of Agreement for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center area, dated January 13, 2003. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of New Hope, that the January 13, 2003, Letter of Agreement with DSU for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center area is hereby approved. Adopted by the City Council of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on this 27 day of January, 2003. a l l! Mayor Attest: e 0 City Clerk CONSULTING PLANNERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS January 15, 2003 Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minn. 55428 -4898 Dear Kirk, It was a pleasure to meet with you and the rest of the team to discuss the New Hope City Center Project. In response to our discussions, I am pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of New Hope and collaborate with the other team members on the master planning of this important project. I have included two copies of the agreement in this package along with examples of similar projects for which DSU has provided similar services. As you know, our firm has extensive experience in all aspects of urban design and planning, landscape architecture, development regulations, market research and construction documentation. Our team has proven success with past urban design, streetscape and redevelopment projects for municipal and private sector clients. Our experience with a broad range cities and projects has given our team an understanding of the issues faced by communities through the design and implementation of redevelopment projects. We have teamed with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlick and Associates, Consulting Engineers not only on the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan but also on other projects including the award winning Fergus Falls Redevelopment Framework Plan and Streetscape project, and South St. Paul Redevelopment and Streetscape Project. We have a strong track record for creating award - winning streetscape designs and redevelopment strategies that have evolved from planning documents to bricks and mortar. We base our approach on real market conditions and traditional urban design principles to create plans that build economic value, as well as a usense of place" over time. We work with communities to create strategies that define specific actions, responsibilities, and timeframes for public and private initiatives, as well as, position projects for a variety of funding sources. The Heart of The City redevelopment project in Burnsville for example, has received the highest amount of Livable Communities Grants ever given by the Metropolitan Council and serves as a model for community involvement, organization, design and smart growth in the region. DSU has prepared other award winning redevelopment and streetscape projects throughout the Midwest including Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park, the South Robert Street Redevelopment Strategy in West St. Paul, as well as the Mankato, Robbinsdale, St. Cloud and Bizmarck Downtown Redevelopment and Streetscape Plans This project will establish a framework for redevelopment and foster a climate for reinvestment in the City Center Area. The team will take a fresh look at the district and work with the community to define objectives, review alternatives and prepare a strategy that will reinforce a positive identity for the City Center. 300 FIRST AVENUE NORTH • SUITE 210 • MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 - PH: 612.339.3300 • FAX: 612.337.5601 • WWW.DSUPLAN.COM ST. CLOUD OFFICE: 101 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH - SUITE 110 - ST. CLOUD, MN 56301 • PH: 320.251.3150 • FAX: 320.251.9090 We are prepared to commit our firm to the project and to meet the schedule. Our current workload allows us to make this commitment. All the key members of our team that worked on other similar successful projects are still with us and will be assigned to this project. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you, the community of New Hope, and the rest of the team on this important project. If you have any questions regarding our letter of agreement, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Dahlgren, And Uban, Inc. Geoff Martin, ASLA Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis January 2003 February 2003 March 2003 Apra 2003 Base Mapping Previous Studies Comp Plan Life Cycle Housing • Thrift Store Study streetscape Master Plan Project Initiation Analyze ,i do Condition, -Email gPlanning& Visiooiog Docamema Eaining Coodiliona - Land -U., & Do o. - Utb. Den, Q.U. - Tnffic Cueanaiw, Puking and T t - Ped.trian Cimuintion - &isaog B ilding condi ioa and Uwa - Historical Significenm - Inaastrueture -open Spat. - Proporcd Devalopmena Nat" Sy, =,/Sra— OwneAhip Poblic An - Conanuaisy Event, Phase Three: Phase Two: Framework Plan I Implementatio Strategies Alternative Concept Plans Financial Fessibilty Analysis Task Force Meetintt ........ OPTIONAL Tenant and Property Owners Forum Select Preferred Framework Plan Working Conference Refine Illustrative Framework Plan Pr.1hal ary Design Guidelines Open House Planning Commission City Council Review i Working Conference Implementation Strategies evemper Criteria RFP Interviews Public Improvements Amend Zoning Ordinance Community Organization & Promotion Phase Four: Design Framework Manual Preparation / Working Prepare Draft Conference Framework Plan - Implementation Workshop Open House City Council Meeting Task Force :® Meeting Review Draft City Council Meeting Prepare Final Document WORK PROGRAM January 14, 2003 New Hope City Center Design Team: - ON of New Oope - Krass Mmm.e - DSU - Mediation C, ercfer - NAC - Rick Martens BRA }� �/ N ew Hope' City Bus Tour Preliminary Commercial Market Overview •'- OPTIONAL Preliminary Residential Market ............. ...........� OPTTONAL Interview Property Owners Preliminary Financial Analysis Optloos: -Do N.dang - Conventional Mixed Use Town Center Task Force Meeting Review Analysis Summary Visual Preference Survey - D fi.. IkAgn V..bala y Task Force Meeting Cvnthaate A D... e........t.... - Highlight Needs, Iwo. l Oppommitica - tdmtify Mi.— of Uses and Redcvalopmear Sit. Amem U kegea D..ia. n nn gt t e ReMe and Aoarove Coati and oh_�sa Planning Districts PLANNING DISTRICT 11 I liiii€. District 11 has been configured to R •2 0 4 include the City Center and the commercial corridor along 42nd ' < + a f t t' !s - d ex • Z A venue T! �Je Rb 44p - w t o ,yy. +� e e b G i e b b f! E 3 p a s !hG •j 'k b 0 4 4.Q 2 ; } f.' O 4 f ! t �( r r' 4 4 •i+'i 7 L Av o n - e ast. <f >'bd'*t �Aqt• b 6.r. i• ♦ b i .rA .b' g'.F.i3Yt, d b 9 s w • fig > addition to the commercial land :y - e F �syn <ae 2 D istrict incl udes • �19i 711' AI f publ lan• use - . ' i19R 3 f o ll ow i ng recommenda - 21Q o 1. A stated goal of the City is to enhance and revitalize the City's commercial location. The City Center and 42nd Avenue serve as downtown New Hope. In recognition of the City's commercial goals, the following strategies have been defined for the commercial land uses in District 11: a. Aggressively pursue the renovation and redevelopment of the Winnetka Center and the Kmart Shopping Center. Undertake efforts to enhance the physical appearance and tenant composition of the centers to improve the customer base of this area. b. Redevelopment efforts for the shopping center must attempt to integrate the site design with adjoining shopping centers to improve business interchange and pedestrian movement. C. The City will provide the creation of satellite commercial sites within the shopping center properties to accommodate new economic development. The City will examine current development regulations and consider modification that facilitates satellite site development. d. The City will pursue a uniform streetscape design around the City Center and along 42nd Avenue to establish an attractive commercial identity. La'1J' of New Plan 95 Planning Districts e. The City will pursue redevelopment of marginal commercial sites along 42nd Avenue. Three target sites have been initially identified. The first site consists of two small commercial lots at the southwest corner of 42nd Avenue and Oregon Avenue. The lots are over - utilized, creating operation and aesthetic problems for the businesses. Redevelopment efforts should attempt to combine the properties to create a large commercial site. The second site is located at the northeast corner of 42nd Avenue and Nevada. This site is generally under - utilized and offers opportunity for commercial expansion. The third site is located at the northeast comer of Quebec Avenue and 42nd Avenue. Currently, this site consists of three industrial sites that are undergoing environmental clean up. Only one lot contains an active industrial use. Redevelopment efforts should change this site to a commercial land use that would be complementary to the entire City Center area. 2. The Civic Center Park and governmental buildings are included in District 11. This area serves as an important element to the City Center image and as an attraction to the planning district. Suggestions for this land use area include: a. Consideration of the Civic Center Park for a community center. b. Implementation of the Civic Center Park Master Plan. City of New Plan Policy Plan E. Commercial development in New Hope will be required to meet building performance standards which assure the creation of attractive, functional and durable structures. These standards will be established to pursue quality throughout the community, both at the time of development and in the future. F. Commercial redevelopment efforts to promote site designs that provide safe and convenient pedestrian movement, including access for persons with disabilities. G. Establish commercial building setbacks that improve visibility, pedestrian access, and be sensitive to the streetscape in New Hope's commercial areas. Goal 3: Create a cohesive and unified identity for New Hope's commercial areas. Policies: A. Create a uniform streetscape treatment that will enhance the retail shopping experience of New Hope's commercial areas. B. Extend the uniform streetscape treatment to each of New Hope's commercial corridors. C. Promote a community -wide perspective by continuing to give attention to each of New Hope's different commercial locations. D. Maintain community pride through maintenance of public streetscape through public/private cooperative efforts (such as adopting a boulevard program). Goal 1: Retain and expand New Hope's industrial land uses to insure a diverse tax base and local employment opportunities. A. Continue to facilitate the in -place expansion of existing industries. B. Examine and modify City development regulations as a means of providing site design flexibility to accommodate in -place industrial expansion. City of New Plan 15 Policy Pla COMMERCIAL GOALS Goal 1: Maintain and improve New Hope's commercial areas as vital retail and service locations. Policies: A. Work with local business people to gain an understanding of the changing needs of the business environment. B. Promote a full and broad range of office, service, retailing, and entertainment uses within the commercial areas of New Hope. C. Attract new businesses to New Hope that are complementary to existing businesses and will contribute to the customer attraction and business interchange of the local commercial areas. D. Promote the redevelopment and expansion of existing businesses within the City to obtain a higher level of sales and business attraction. Goal 2: Redevelop commercial sites that display building deterioration, obsolete site design, land use compatibility issues and a high level of vacancies. Policies: A. Coordinate redevelopment efforts with adjoining commercial properties to create site designs that promote attractive shopping environments, easy accessibility, and a high level of business interchange between businesses. B. Blend commercial redevelopment which is of a similar size and scale with existing businesses and which is supportable by available markets. C. Through redevelopment efforts, pursue retail and service providers that would complement the existing commercial land uses and /or contribute to the accumulative attraction of New Hope's commercial areas. D. Consider complementary alternative land uses such as mixed land uses in the redevelopment of commercial sites. These land uses would serve to reduce the commercial scale of the area and provide support for the remaining commercial land use. City of New Plan 14 Road/Winnetka Livable Communities task forces, and residents and business people from throughout New Hope The city needy applied for a 538'50 Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant from the Metropolitan Council to partially fund the City Cen- ter study. Task Force Goals At its Mav work session, the City Coun- c il discussed specific goals for the task force study and established a ti wa= Recent market studies have indicated an over -supply of commercial Properties in the northwest suburbs In light of this factor, the Council recognizes die need to focus on large -scale maed -use rede- velopment of the Cary Center area. General Council goals are: 4 Establish a unifying theme and "sense of place" to connect the entire City Cente= + Integrate redevelopment with the surrounding neighborhood + Take advantage of in -place amenities including Civic Center Park, City Hall, ma YMCA, the green space at Gethsene Cemetery, and nearby wetlands and ponds. + Pursue land -use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. 4 Retain or pursue businesses and housing options that are needed. 4 Ensure that ecommendations are economically feasible. The Orr Council also identified addi- tional goals relating to the commercial. residential, and transportation compo- nents of any City Center redevelopment Commercial goals include: 4 Reduce the volume of retail space to a sale that is supportable. + Retain existing businesses that will conto m the commercial drawing power of the Ctrs Center: 4 Design con=craal retail and service compo of the redevelopment in a concentrated, interrelated manne= + Require design standards for cmnmer- eial construction that ensures that build- ings will be both atmc = and durable. Residential goals include: 4 Provide market rate life cycle hous- ing almmadves including townhomes, condominiums, and apararnerrts + Determine the densities necessary to make the project financially feasible. 4 Establish design standards that en- sure quality housing products and a va- riety of housing types. + Permit flezibility in existing setback, density, parking and building height standards to provide adequate housing densities to make the project feasible— Transpomtion goals include: 4 Provide safe and convenient pedes- trian movement throughour the site. + Accommodate =resit stops to male Carr Center more accessible to non - motorists 4 ;Maximize buildable land area by implementing statcgses to reduce park- ing requirements and reduce the scale of parking lots ¢ Coordinate redevelopment plans with regional mass transit plans. Task Fome Timeline and Application Procesa The city will be accepting applications to serge on the Cirr Center Task Force through July 31. The City Council will review applications and make appoint- ments to the task force in August. The task force is expected to begin meeting in September~ and should,meet about seven times through April or May of 2003. Residents interested in serving on the City Center Task Force an obtain an application by contacting the New Hope Community Development De- partment at 763 - 531 -51 I0, or psvlvester@ci.new- hope.mn.uL Appli- cants will be asked why they are inter- ested in the task force, and what expe- riences, skills, and resources they have that will be an asser to the group. January 29, 2003 Mr. John W. Shardlow, President Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. 300 First Avenue North, Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Subject: Letter of Agreement for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center Area Dear Mr. Shardlow: At the January 27 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council approved the Letter of Agreement for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning Services for the New Hope City Center Area. Enclosed is an executed copy for your files. The City looks forward to working with you on this project. Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosure: Letter of Agreement Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Steve Sondrall, City Attorney Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project #718) 4401 Xylon Avenue North + New Hope, Minnesota 55428-4898 + www. ci.new-hope.mn.us City Hall: 763-531-5100 * Police (non-emergency): 763-531-5170 * Public Works: 763-592-6777 + TDD: 763-531-5109 City Hall Fax: 763-531-5136 + Police Fax: 763-531-5174 * Public Works Fax: 763-592-L6776 CONSULTING PLANNERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS January 13, 2003 Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minn. 55428 -4898 Re: Letter of Agreement for Urban Design and Redevelopment Planning services for the New Hope City Center Area. Dear Mr. McDonald, It was a pleasure to meet with you and the rest of the team and to discuss the New Hope City Center Project. In response to our discussions, I am pleased to submit this letter of agreement to assist the City of New Hope with the redevelopment planning, urban design and market research for this important project. This agreement outlines the objectives of our services, roles, proposed scope of services, a preliminary schedule, and our proposed fees.. OBJECTIVE OF SERVICES The objective of our services will be to assist the City through the redevelopment and urban design process for the New Hope City - Center Area located in the general vicinity of the intersection of Rockford Road and Winnetka Avenue. The intent of our services is to guide the city through a participatory process to create a master plan for the City Center Area that will foster a climate for reinvestment, create a vibrant, financially feasible, mix of retail, office residential and institutional uses within a pedestrian scaled setting. Our work will be done in collaboration with the team of consultants assembled by the City of New Hope which includes: Northwest Associated Consultants, Planners; Krass Monroe, Public Finance Consultants; Bonestroo Rosene Anderlick, Engineers; Mediation Center for Dispute Resolution; and Rick Martens, Development Consultant Project Approach Our approach recommends the following key components for the master Plan to be successful in the long term: Process - in collaboration with the design team, we have outlined a clearly defined process, which is essential to the successful implementation of the redevelopment plan. The process will involve key representatives of the city council, staff, property owners, and the community at large. The process will evaluate existing conditions, identify key issues, define a vision for project area, illustrate redevelopment alternatives, and encourage public participation and ownership of the plan. The process also will set forth the strategies, resources and responsibilities necessary to ensure effective implementation of the redevelopment plan. The process will result in a responsive plan for the New Hope City Center Area and will assist the community in reaching informed decisions regarding the extent, character, costs, benefits and implementation concerns associated with the proposed plan. 300 FIRST AVENUE NORTH s SUITE 210 o MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 - PH: 612.339.3300 o FAX: 612.337.5601 e W" W.DSUPLAN.COM ST. CLOUD OFFICE: 101 SEVENTH AVENUE SOUTH • SUITE 110 ST. CLOUD, MN 56301 • PH: 320.2513150 • FAX: 320.251.9090 Build on Streetscape Master Plan and other Recent Studies Our work will integrate the findings and objectives defined in t he New Hope Comprehensive Plan, City Center Streetscape Master Plan, Thrift Store Study, and Life Cycle Housing Study to ensure that there is continuity between these efforts Listening to the Community By encouraging public involvement, a community can tap into the concerns, expectations, and creativity of its residents to produce innovative solutions. Further, a community can build a base of support for a planning effort that ensures that the designs and ideas are carried through to successful implementation. The residents and business owners in the community have a lot to say about what the City Center Area should look and feel like and how future plans affect their lives and property. The success of the design is dependent on how well it responds to the goals, and objectives of the stakeholders and the New Hope community at large. The recommended process provides the community opportunities at each stage in the process to review and comment on the plans. Visual Preference Survey A visual preference survey of design features relevant to the Redevelopment Area is recommended. Slides of existing conditions in the project area will be contrasted with those from other areas highlighting urban design, building types and architectural style, parking treatments, setbacks, landscaping, and signage. Participants will rate the images to develop preferences for the City Center. This exercise assists participants with defining a vision for the area and a consensus for the character of redevelopment and urban design elements. Identify Principles, Goals and Objectives. A clear set of urban design principles, community goals and objectives should be defined by the Task Force, City Staff, public participants and consultants to guide the creation of design alternatives. The goals and objectives should also reflect transportation; safety and maintenance needs, sound urban design principals, and reinforce the intent of an overall vision statement. Identify Expectations and Real Market Conditions The ultimate success of this redevelopment plan will be achieved by capturing the opportunities available in the market. We will integrate the projected Commercial, Office, and residential uses into the City Center Framework Plan in a manner, which will maximize the potential for market synergy and to reinforce the urban design and economic development objectives. Developers Perspective We will work collaboratively with Rick Martens of Brookstone Development to draw on his expertise in developing unique similar projects and to benefit from his perspectives on the real world considerations and the redevelopment potential of the New Hope City Center Area project area. Define City Center Framework Plan A Framework Plan will be created to ensure the potential growth of both public and private development, as well as improvements to the public realm will reinforce each other and be integrated into a mutually supportive plan. The Framework Plan will illustrate the intent of the design principles and ensure that future development is consistent with the vision of the community. Implementation Strategies The consulting team will work with the task Force and City staff to develop strategies for redevelopment of key sites. In addition, strategies will be prepared for the implementation of the streetscape design, amenity, and infrastructure improvements proposed in the framework plan. A prioritized list of projects will be created, as well as cost estimates, New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 2 potential funding sources, and agency responsibilities. Strategies for developing, administering, and enforcing design standards also will be included. Development Guidelines and Ordinances Consideration should be given to establishing design guidelines for public and private improvements to reinforce the desired character of redevelopment. These guidelines should be incorporated into the City's Zoning Ordinance and map. These would include building massing, site design, building materials, storefronts, signs and parking lot landscaping. Decision Making Framework The master plan and design elements will be compiled into a Design Framework Manual Master Plan to guide future phases and redevelopment. This document will define the process, outline design principles, goals, objectives, and design guidelines, as well as, cost estimates, a prioritized phasing plan, projected funding sources and the implementation strategy. This plan should be used as a "kit of parts" and a framework from which to guide future decisions regarding both public and private improvements in the area, as well as, a marketing tool. Scope of Services The following scope of services reflects the steps within the process that evolved from our preliminary design team discussions. The approach includes the following four phases: Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis Phase Two: Framework Plan Phase Three: Implementation Strategies Phase Four. • Design Framework Manual Preparation Basic and Optional Services Outlined below are the basic services that we believe are essential for a meaningful process and that will result in a responsive design. We have also outlined optional services that the City should consider to tailor the process to meet your objectives and budget. The optional services are placed at the most effective point in the design and planning process. Each of the tasks in the proposed work program is described on the following pages and is illustrated on the work program graphic at the end of this section. Project Team and Staff Meetings In addition to the tasks outlined below, we anticipate approximately six coordination meetings with the design team and city staff will be needed over the course of the four -phase process. Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis This phase will focus on an inventory of existing physical and market conditions, clarifying issues and opportunities, defining guiding principles, goals and objectives, as well as, generating and testing alternative redevelopment plans for the New Hope City Center Area. Task 100: Refine Base Information The Consultant Team will compile base maps, slides, graphics, aerial photos, and other relevant base information for the study area. The base information will be reviewed and, if necessary, new base maps will be formatted to a workable scale for areas of focus. It is our understanding that the City has base information available in a digital format. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 3 End Product: Topographic digital base maps and aerial photos that illustrate the existing conditions within the study area including buildings, street curbs, property lines, topographic contours, existing vegetation, easements, utilities, and business names. Task 101: Review Background Studies All previously prepared reports, studies, and other documents having a bearing on the project will be assembled and reviewed. Documents to be reviewed include but are not limited to: • City of New Hope Comprehensive Plan • City of New Hope Life Cycle Housing Study • City of New Hope Thrift Store Study • New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan • City of New Hope Zoning Ordinance End Product: An understanding of the issues and strategies developed in previous planning efforts. Task 102. New Hope City Center Task Force Project Initiation Meeting The primary purpose of this meeting is to introduce the task force to the design team and project objectives, and to define preliminary issues and opportunities for the City Center Area. Following is a preliminary agenda: 1. Kirk McDonald will initiate introductions and define the City Councils Project Goals and Objectives 2. Aimee Gourlay will clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Task Force, Consulting Team and City Staff. 3. DSU will describe the process and a proposed schedule and basis for all participants to work together to create a successful project. 4. DSU & NAC will Summarize Previous Studies 5. Slide Survey: Explore Possibilities Slides of existing conditions in the project area, and similar urban design projects will be presented to illustrate City Center Design Principles, stimulate discussion and brainstorm about what this area could be. 6. Aimee Gourlay will facilitate a participatory exercise with the task force to define opportunities, strengths and weaknesses. End Product: An understanding between the participants regarding the process and its objectives, roles, responsibilities, scheduling, urban design principles, and issues and opportunities. Task 103: Analyze Existing Conditions An inventory of existing elements pertinent to the New Hope City Center Area will be prepared. This inventory will augment base information that has already been documented by the City of New Hope. The primary purpose of the inventory and analysis will be to identify the unique components that will define design parameters and shape the generation of design alternatives. The inventory and analysis will include but is not limited to: • History of the Area, • Image, character, views and landmarks • Land use and zoning districts, • Development patterns, • Open space and trail connections, • Traffic circulation and automobile access, • Existing street and sidewalk conditions and materials, • Planned street improvements, New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 4 • Parking, • Transit, • Existing and proposed bikeways, • Pedestrian circulation and access, • Entrance Corridors & features, • Maintenance issues, • Ownership • Overhead and underground utilities, • Existing vegetation, • Natural Systems/ Storm water • Signage. End Product: Graphics and text will be completed that summarize the existing conditions within the study area. Task 104: Preliminary Commercial Market Overview DSU will produce an overview of the commercial market in New Hope. The research will outline the amounts and types of office and retail development that are appropriate and supportable in the City's core commercial areas. The commercial market analysis will be completed with the intent of integrating the findings with the design and planning efforts. DSU will address the following items through market research: • Definition of the trade areas for retail /service and office uses in New Hope. Provide a general discussion of the neighborhood setting of the Town Center site, and local commuting and shopping patterns in the New Hope area. • Overview of broader commercial market characteristics in the Northwest suburbs and where the region fits in the Twin Cities context (vacancy rates, lease rates, etc.). Estimate the total amount of commercial space in the respective trade areas and the market share of the Town Center site. Comparative analysis of 5 -10 mixed use sites and /or town centers throughout the Twin Cities, especially New Urbanism developments (e.g. Excelsior and Grand in St. Louis Park, Area B (Winnetka/55) in Golden Valley, etc.). For each site: • Identify the mix of commercial users by type (retail, service, office and office - service) and by specific category (e.g. retail -fast food, service -hair, office service - lawyer, etc.). • Identify the market orientation of retail, service and office - service tenants (independent, regional chain or national chain). • Identify the amount of non - commercial uses in the development (e.g. housing, public /institutional, open space, etc.). • Provide photos to support the written information. • Look at other national examples of successful New Urbanism developments across the country that have been operating for 5+ years to identify the degree of success of the commercial uses, and the evolution of the tenant mix. • Identify retail, service, office and office - service uses that would be appropriate for the Town Center site. Discuss anchor uses and other tenants that are vital to the success of the development. Discuss uses that would best serve residents on the site and those living in the immediate neighborhood. • Discuss the positioning of the commercial uses at the Town Center site relative to surrounding commercial nodes (e.g. those along Bass Lake Road, 36 Avenue North, etc.). • Provide maps to support the information. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 5 End Product: A written report outlining: a) the key market trends affecting the demand for office and retail uses in New Hope, and b) the amounts, types and locations of office and retail development that New Hope should pursue to maximize the potential for success of redevelopment efforts. Optional Task 105: Preliminary Residential Market DSU will produce an assessment of the housing market in New Hope, defining the amounts and types of housing that DSU believes will make the Town Center site a desirable, unique place in the market. DSU will assess how specific multifamily housing types (e.g. senior rentals, owner townhomes, etc.) could round out community needs and provide life -cycle options for the city's residents. The residential market analysis will be completed with the intent of integration the findings with the design and planning efforts. DSO's residential market research will address the following items: • Definition of the market for housing in New Hope. • Overview of demographics related to housing: households by number (2000 and projections), income, tenure, age, etc. • Provide household projections through 2010 in the market area; break out the forecasts by owner and renter. Calculate market share of Town Center site. • Overview of the broader housing market in New Hope and the market area: tenure (owner /renter), price, and style. • Overview of the sales market in the New Hope area: volume, pricing, styles, pending developments, etc. • Overview of the rental market in the New Hope area: number of units, pricing, vacancy rates, pending developments, etc. • Identify specific housing products that best meet community needs (now and in the future) by product type, style and price. • Provide maps and pictures to support the written information. End Product: A written report outlining: a) the key market trends affecting the demand for housing in New Hope, and b) the amounts, types and locations of rental and owner housing development that New Hope should pursue to maximize the potential for success of redevelopment efforts. Optional Task 106: Interview Property Owners The Consultant Team will meet individually with all affected business owners in the redevelopment areas to gain an understanding of their issues and concerns. Task 107: Bus Tour with Task Force The task force will be taken on a tour of existing similar redevelopment projects in the metropolitan area. DSU, members of the city staff and consulting team will accompany the task force and present development summaries of each project reviewed. End Product. The task force will gain insight into the process, type and scope of redevelopment efforts other metropolitan communities have implemented and an understanding of the physical components and relationships that are necessary to shape an urban environment. Task 108: Integrate Preliminary Financial Analysis Options It is our understanding Krass Monroe will prepare a preliminary financial feasibility analysis for redevelopment of the City Center Area. The analysis will evaluate the following options: a. Do Nothing b. Conventional Suburban Development New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 6 c. Mixed Use City Center The intent of the analysis is to determine the preliminary relative densities, floor area ratios, acquisition costs, public incentives, and other development costs considerations to inform the creation of financially viable redevelopment alternatives. End Product: DSU will assist with Krass Monroe by providing background information. DSU will integrate this information into the development parameters that will guide the creation of alternative plans Task 109: Survey of Visual Preferences DSU will prepare a survey of visual preferences of design features relevant to the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area. Slides of existing conditions in the project area will be contrasted with those from other areas highlighting urban design, building types and architectural style, parking treatments, setbacks, landscaping, and signage. End Product: Powerpoint survey ready for presentation to the task force. Task 110: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meeting: Survey of Visual Preferences A meeting will be conducted with the New Hope City Center Task Force, Design Team, & City Staff to provide a summary of the analysis of existing conditions, market research, and preliminary financial feasibility analysis. The task force will also participate in the survey of visual preferences. Participants will rate the images to develop preferences for the New Hope City Center. . End Product: Awareness of findings and work products completed to date. The Survey of Visual Preferences assists participants with defining a vision for the area and a consensus for the character of redevelopment and urban design elements. The results of the survey will be assist with the creation of urban design guidelines and codes. Task 111: Synthesis of Issues, Opportunities, Goals and Objectives The findings and conclusions derived from previous tasks will be synthesized to highlight the major forces, issues, and opportunities associated with the framework plan. Project Goals and a prioritized list of supportive objectives will be created that will shape a vision for the project and guide the creation of alternative designs. End Product: Potential redevelopment sites will be identified as well as, recommendations for land uses, densities, building types, open spaces, and other urban design elements will be produced to guide the creation of alternative concepts. A written and graphic synthesis that establishes a framework upon which to base future redevelopment decisions. Task 112. New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meeting: Define Vision Statement The Consultant Team will meet with the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force to discuss the findings to date, refine the goals and objectives, and define a vision statement for the redevelopment of the City Center Area. End Product: Agreement on issues, opportunities, and the basic direction to be pursued in the preparation of alternative plan concepts and strategies in Phase 2. A concise vision statement will be prepared that summarizes the intent of what the task force envisions the City Center Area to be in 10 to 20 years. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 7 This phase will include the preparation and testing of alternative concepts. A final framework plan will be produced to ensure that the design of individual segments will be integrated into the overall plan. Task 200: Preliminary Design Framework Plan Alternatives The DSU Team will prepare two to three concepts for the framework plan to illustrate how the redevelopment improvements may be integrated into a mutually supportive plan. The Framework Plan will illustrate the intent of the design principles and redevelopment that is consistent with the vision of the community. We will integrate the appropriate projected land uses defined in the market analysis into the Framework Plan in a manner that will maximize the potential for market synergy and to reinforce the urban design and economic development objectives End Product. Draft schematic level plans that illustrate the development potential of the project area and site design reflecting urban design principles and economic development objectives. Task 201: Integrate Financial Feasibility Analysis of Framework Plan Alternatives It is our understanding Krass Monroe will prepare a financial feasibility analysis of each of the redevelopment framework plan alternatives for the City Center Area. The intent of the analysis is to determine which is the most financially viable redevelopment alternative. End Product. DSU will assist Krass Monroe by providing background information, plans of the alternatives, and analysis of the feasibility study and recommendations for a preferred alternative. Task 202. New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meeting: Review Alternatives The Consultant Team will meet with the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force to discuss the findings to date, and review the alternative plans. End Product. An Understanding of the Alternative approaches to redevelopment of the project area. Optional Task 203: Tennant and Property Owners Forum As an optional task, we recommend drawing on the insights of the local property owners and tenants by providing a forum for the stakeholders to discuss their perspectives and considerations with the alternative plans. End Product: The City will gain insights and recommendations form th4e property owners and tenants regarding their concerns with each of the alternative plans Task 204. New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meeting: Select Preferred Plan The Consultant Team will meet with the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force to discuss the findings to date, review the alternative plans and financial feasibility analysis, and select a prepared framework plan. End Product: A consensus among the task force members and a recommendation to the city council for a preferred New Hope City Center Redevelopment Framework Plan. Task 205: Refine Illustrative Design Framework Plan The preferred plan will be refined in response to comments and input from the task force and community. The Framework Plan will illustrate the intent of the design principles and redevelopment that is consistent with the vision of the community. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 8 End Product. The design will be flexible enough to respond to market and site conditions and changes in preferences that may occur over time, but at the same time will provide specific guidelines that can be used to guide decision - making. Task 206: Preliminary Development Guidelines and Ordinances Design guidelines will be established for public and private improvements to reinforce the desired character of redevelopment in the City Center District. These guidelines should be codified and incorporated into the City's Zoning Ordinance and map. These would include a hierarchy of streetscape treatments, site design, building massing, architecture, roof forms, ground level expression, facade treatments, building materials, signs and parking lot landscaping. End Product: Photos and drawings that illustrate the proposed design guidelines. Task 207: Open House An open house will be held to facilitate participation by local residents, business owners and community groups in reviewing the plans and identifying issues related to the project. Task 208: Presentation To Planning Commission The Plans will be presented to the City Planning Commission for review and approval. Task 209: Presentation To City Council The Plans will be presented to the City Council for review and approval. PHASE THREE: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES Upon authorization to proceed the consultant will begin phase three which will focus on refining the Redevelopment Plan, establishing an implementation strategy, final design guidelines and ordinances. Task 300. Implementation Strategies The consulting team will work with the New Hope City Center Task Force and City staff to develop strategies for redevelopment of key sites. Optional Task 301: Assist with Developer Selection DSU will collaborate with the design team and city staff to define developer selection criteria, assist with writing request for proposals, assist with interviews and selection of developers. Task 302: Public Improvements Strategies will be prepared for the implementation of the streetscape design, amenity, and infrastructure improvements proposed in the framework plan. A prioritized list of short, mid and long -term projects will be created, as well as cost estimates, potential funding sources, and agency responsibilities. Optional Task 303: Amend Zoning Ordinance Strategies for developing, administering, and enforcing design standards that may promote redevelopment should be considered. DSU will assist the City staff with codifying the guidelines created in Task 206 and amending the City's Zoning Ordinance and map. These codes will address: streetscape treatments, site design, building massing, architecture, roof forms, ground level expression, facade treatments, building materials, signs, storm water treatment, and parking lot landscaping, and design review. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 9 Optional Task 304: Community Organization and Promotion Strategies to organize the community to create a strong advocacy group along for the city center and to assist with promotional activities, fund raising, public art, community events, and ongoing recruitment, and community involvement in maintaining a vibrant city center. End Product. Agreement on the appropriate strategies, time lines, and assigned responsibilities Task 305. New Hope City Center Task Force: Implementation Workshop The Consultant Team will meet with the New Hope City Center Task Force to present and discuss the redevelopment plan, and the implementation strategies. The New Hope City Center Task Force will review and comment upon these work products and will provide feedback useful to the Consultant Team in identifying key changes or additions that must be made in advance of completing the Framework Plan. Optional Task 306: Community Open House The Consultant Team, in conjunction with the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force, will administer a community -wide open house to present the final Urban Design Master Plan and Implementation strategies. Task 307: Meeting with City Council The Consultant Team, in conjunction with the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Committee, will present the key work products that will ultimately comprise the Design Framework Manual. Preliminary approval of the refined concept, cost estimate, and design and implementation guidelines will be provided. PHASE FOUR: DESIGN FRAMEWORK MANUAL PREPARATION This phase will focus on preparing a final summary document. Task 400. Prepare Draft Framework Plan Document The Framework Plan and design elements will be compiled into a Master Plan and report to guide future phases of redevelopment. This report will document the process, outline design principles, goals and objectives, design guidelines, as well as, cost estimates, a prioritized phasing plan, projected funding sources and an implementation strategy. This document will be used as a "kit of parts" and a framework from which to guide future decisions regarding both public and private improvements in the area, as well as, a marketing tool. Task 401. New Hope City Center Task Force: Review Draft Report The Consultant Team will meet with the New Hope City Center Task Force to present and to review the draft document. The task force will review and comment upon these work products and will provide feedback useful to the Consultant Team in identifying key changes or additions that must be made in advance of completing the Framework Plan. Task 402. Meeting with City Council and Final Presentation to the Community The Consultant Team, in conjunction with the New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force, will present the key work products to the community and city council. Task 403. Final Framework Plan Document The Draft document will be revised in response to comments received from the city council and task force. End Product: Final copies will be printed and made available for distribution. The city may wish to have the final document in the form of a Compact Disk or formatted to be placed onto the city's web site. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 10 OTHER CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT Article 1: Cost of Services Our estimated costs for completing the work tasks described in the scope of services are outlined below. Our fees will not exceed these figures unless authorized by the client. Our fees are based on the understanding the City Staff will be responsible for administering and arranging meetings with the task force, City Council and community groups. Our intent is to tailor this work program to your needs and budget. These costs do not include reimbursable expenses. Time and materials will be billed in accordance to the attached Standard Rate Schedule. Reimbursable Expenses Out -of- pocket costs will be invoiced at cost, plus fifteen percent (15 percent) for handling. These costs include, but are not limited to: reproductions, printing, facsimile charges, airfare, room and board, car rental, mileage, and photographic materials. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 11 Phase One: Physical and Market Analysis Optional Basic Task Task 100: Refine Base Information Task 101: Review Background Studies $1,740 Task 102. New Hope City Center Task Force Project Initiation Meetin Task 103: Analyze Existing Conditions $1,760 Task 104: Preliminary Commercial Market Overview $1,340 Optional Task 105: Preliminary Residential Market $7,500 Optional Task 106: Interview Property Owners $1,520 Task 107: Bus Tour with Task Force Task 108: Integrate Preliminary Financial Analysis Options $5,190 Task 109: Survey of Visual Preferences $11,010 Task 110: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin $14,070 Task 111: Synthesis of Issues, Opportunities, Goals and Objectives $1,760 Task 112. New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin Phase One Subtotal Costs $21,732 Optional Tasks $9,020 Phase Two: City Center Framework Plan Optional Basic Task Task 200: Preliminary Design Framework Plan Alternatives Task 201: Integrate Financial Feasibility Analysis of Framework Plan Alternatives $1,740 Task 202: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin Optional Task 203: Tennant and Property Owners Forum $1,760 Task 204: New Hope City Center Redevelopment Task Force Meetin $1,340 Task 205: Refine Illustrative Design Framework Plan Task 206: Preliminary Development Guidelines and Ordinances $1,110 Task 207: Open House Task 208: Presentation to Planning Commission $5,190 Task 209: Presentation to City Council $11,010 Phase Two Subtotal Costs $14,070 Optional Tasks $1,760 Phase Three: Implementation Strategies Optional Basic Task Task 300: Implementation Strategies 0 tional Task 301: Assist with Developer Selection $1,740 Task 302: Public Improvements Optional Task 303: Amend Zoning Ordinance $6,820 Optional Task 304: Community Organization and Promotion $1,340 Task 305: New Hope City Center Task Force: Implementation Worksho Optional Task 306: Community Open House $1,110 Task 307: Meeting with City Council Phase Three: Subtotal Cost $5,190 Optional Tasks $11,010 New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 12 Phase Four. Design Framework Manual Preparation Optional Basic Task Task 400: Prepare Draft Framework Plan Document Task 401: New Hope City Center Task Force: Review Draft Report Task 402: Meeting with City Council and Final Presentation to the Communi Task 403: Final Framework Plan Document Phase Four: Subtotal Cost $14,550 Total Basic Services 1 $55,542 Total Optional Tasks $21,790 Article 1: Invoicing Policy All costs incurred will be payable to the consultant upon receipt of an invoice showing the work completed and the cost of said work. To each invoice not paid within thirty days shall be added a service charge of one and one half percent for each month delinquent. Article 2: Client's Responsibilities Client agrees to provide Landscape Architect with all information, surveys, reports, and professional recommendations requested by Landscape Architect to provide its professional services. Landscape Architect may reasonably rely on the accuracy and completeness of these items. Client agrees to advise Landscape Architect of any known or suspected contaminants at the Project site. Client shall be solely responsible for all subsurface soil conditions unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Client will obtain and pay for all necessary permits from authorities having jurisdiction over the project. Landscape Architect will assist Client with this obligation by completing and submitting appropriate paperwork and forms to governing authorities. Landscape Architect's assistance, however, shall not include attendance at more than one meeting with such governing authorities or creating additional or special documentation required by such authorities. Client agrees to provide the items described in Article 2.A and to render decisions in a timely manner so as not to delay the orderly and sequential progress of Landscape Architect's services. Article 3: Additional Services The following services are not included in our base proposal and will be considered additional services if authorized by the client. The fees may be adjusted by means of a supplementary agreement to this contract. • Additional meetings beyond those outlined in the Work Program • Any Optional Services outlined in the scope of services • Any other services provided, beyond those outlined in the basic scope of services, are authorized in writing by the client. Article 4: Estimated Schedule a. Landscape Architect shall render its services as expeditiously as is consistent with professional skill and care. During the course of the Project, anticipated and unanticipated events may impact any Project schedule. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 13 b. Client agrees to promptly notify Landscape Architect if Client's schedule or budget changes. Client acknowledges that significant changes to the Project schedule, budget or the Project's scope may require Additional Services of Landscape Architect. Article 5: Termination a. Either Client or Landscape Architect may terminate this Agreement upon seven days written notice; b. If terminated, Client agrees to pay Landscape Architect for all Basic and Additional Services rendered and Reimbursable Expenses incurred up to the date of termination. c. Upon not less than seven days' written notice, Landscape Architect may suspend the performance of its services if Client fails to pay Landscape Architect in full for services rendered or expenses incurred. Landscape Architect shall have no liability because of such suspension of service or termination due to nonpayment. Article 6: Dispute Resolution a. Client and Landscape Architect agree to mediate claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement as a condition precedent to litigation. The mediation shall be conducted by an appropriate mediation service experienced in handling construction disputes or any other mediation service acceptable to the parties. A demand for mediation shall be made within a reasonable time after a claim or dispute arises and the parties agree to participate in mediation in good faith. Mediation fees shall be shared equally. In no event shall any demand for mediation be made after such claim or dispute would be barred by the applicable law. Article 7: Ownership of Documents a. All instruments of professional service prepared by Landscape Architect, including, but not limited to, drawings and specifications, are the property of Landscape Architect, and these documents shall not be reused on other projects without Landscape Architect's written permission. Landscape Architect retains all rights, including the copyright in its documents. Client or others cannot use Landscape Architect's documents to complete this Project with others unless Landscape Architect is found to have materially breached this Agreement. b. Landscape Architect reserves the right to include representations of the Project in its promotional and professional materials. Article 8: Governing Law a. This Agreement is governed by the law of the state in which the Project is located. Article 9: Entire Agreement and Severability a. This Agreement is the entire and integrated agreement between Client and Landscape Architect and supersedes all prior negotiations, statements or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both Client and Landscape Architect. b. In the event that any term or provision of this agreement is found to be void, invalid or unenforceable for any reason, that term or provision shall be deemed to be stricken from this agreement, and the balance of this agreement shall survive and remain enforceable. Article 10: No Assignment a. Neither party can assign this Agreement without the other party's written permission. b. Article 11 Limited Construction Phase Services. c. Notwithstanding any other term in this Agreement, Landscape Architect shall not control or be responsible for another's means, methods, techniques, schedules, sequences or procedures, or for construction safety or any other related programs, or for another's failure to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. d. Construction -phase services will be provided to determine the general progress of the work, but will not include supervision of the contractors, or of their means, methods, techniques, schedules, sequences or procedures, or for construction safety or any other related programs. Landscape Architect maintains the right but not the duty to New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 14 recommend that Client reject work that does not appear to conform generally to the plans and specifications. Landscape Architect shall not have any liability for recommendations made in good faith. e. If construction -phase payment certification services are included in this agreement, such certifications for payment shall be a representation to the Client that, to the best of Landscape Architect's knowledge, information and belief, the work has progressed to approximately the point indicated. Such certification shall be subject to any noted qualifications by Landscape Architect and shall not be a representation that Landscape Architect has supervised the work, reviewed means, methods, techniques, schedules, sequences or procedures, or for construction safety or any other related programs of the contractors, or that Landscape Architect has reviewed how or for what purpose the contractor has used or intends to use the contract funds. Article 11: Indemnification a. Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landscape Architect harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, suits, demands, losses, costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and all legal expenses and fees incurred on appeal, and all interest thereon, accruing or resulting to any and all persons, firms or any other legal entities on account of any damages or losses to property or persons, including injury or death, or economic losses, arising out of the Project and /or the performance or non - performance of obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent such damages or losses are found by a court or forum of competent jurisdiction to be caused by Landscape Architect's negligent errors or omissions. Article 12: Attorneys' Fees a. Should any legal proceeding be commenced between the parties to this Agreement seeking to enforce any of its provisions, including, but not limited to, fee provisions, the predominantly prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum for attorneys' and expert witnesses' fees, which shall be determined by the court or forum in such a proceeding or in a separate action brought for that purpose. For purposes of this provision, "prevailing party" shall include a party which dismisses an action for recovery hereunder in exchange for payment of the sum allegedly due, performance of covenants allegedly breached, or consideration substantially equal to the relief sought in the action or proceeding. Article 13: Waivers of Consequential Damages and Subrogation a. Client and Landscape Architect waive all claims to consequential damages for any claims or disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement. b. In addition, Client and Landscape Architect waive all claims against each other to the extent covered by any applicable insurance during design or construction, including but not limited to claims for subrogation. Article 14: No Third Party Beneficiaries a. Nothing in this agreement is intended to create a contractual relationship for the benefit of any third party. There are no intended beneficiaries of this agreement except Landscape Architect and Client. Article 15: Expiration of Proposal If this agreement is not accepted within 180 days, the offer to perform the described services is withdrawn and shall be null and void. New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 15 a, v If this agreement meets with your approval, please sign both copies and return one to us for our records. CONDITIONS HEREIN AGREED TO: John . Shardlow, President Daftren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. 1 4 O C: John Uban, Principal Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. S 2 City of New "Hope Attachment: Standard Rate Schedule Billing Policy New Hope City Center Framework Plan page 16 Date Date 111 Date STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE 2003 Staff Member Rate Principal $150.00 to $175.00 Market Analyst $75.00 to $125.00 GIS Specialist $60.00 to $85.00 GIS Technician $45.00 to $65.00 Senior Planner $55.00 to $115.00 Planner $40.00 to $80.00 Landscape Architect $55.00 to $120.00 CADD Specialist $50.00 to $75.00 Draftsperson /Designer $40.00 to $85.00 Administrative Accountant $40.00 to $65.00 Administrative Assistant $40.00 to $60.00 Outside Consultants Cost Plus 5% Supplies Cost Plus 15% Expenses Cost Plus 15% Mileage $0.36 Per Mile Travel Time Over 1 Hour 1/2 Hourly Rate Expert Testimony Two Times Hourly Rate (4 hour minimum) Special Counsel Howard Dahlgren $200.00 Past Due Accounts 1.5% Per Month F DAHLGREN SHARDLOW CONSULTING PLANNERS [ AND -UBA I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED BILLING POLICY STATEMENT We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide professional services to you. With this Statement, we hope to avoid confusion or misunderstanding by explaining how and when we bill for these services. Usually, we bill for our services in a range of hourly rates. The appropriate rate is dependent upon a variety of factors, such as the type of work involved, the level of expertise required, the experience of the individuals involved, and the magnitude of the project. Our rates are subject to modification from time to time. We will provide you with a monthly invoice that summarizes the professional services that we have provided and other related charges. Payment is due net 30 days. If payment is not received during that time, it is our policy that finance charges of 1.5% will begin to accrue. If you have any questions or concerns about the statement, we encourage you to immediately contact the Project Manager or the Billing Department (612/312 - 2139). If you prefer, you may also contact either C. John Uban or John Shardlow directly. Reimbursable costs incurred on your behalf will also appear on your monthly invoice. Reimbursable costs include, but are not limited to, such items as mileage, parking, long distance telephone charges, drafting and art supplies, postage and messenger services, facsimile charges, photography and copying charges, airfare and lodging, data acquisition, as well as any authorized outside services. These charges will appear separately on the invoice and also have the same payment terms as stated above. Any unusual or large expenses will be approved in advance. If payment is not received within 30 days after you receive your invoice, your account will be considered delinquent. In the event your account becomes delinquent, you should contact us without delay and we will make every effort to reach mutually agreeable payment terms. If however, we are unable to do so, we reserve the right to cease working on your project until your account is current, or terminate our agreement. We will then take such collection steps as we may deem appropriate under the circumstances. Costs incurred to collect overdue accounts will become the responsibility of the client. We are very pleased to be working with you and we appreciate the confidence you have placed in us. We will make every reasonable effort to achieve successful results for you and we look forward to a continued good relationship. 300 FIRST AVENUE NORTH SUITE 210 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 PHONE(612)339 -3300 FAX(612)337 -5601 August 10, 2005 Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Dear Mr. Brinkman: moll Thank you for your dedication to the City Center Task Force and for your contribution to the New Hope City Center redevelopment process. At the work session on August 8, 2005, the City Council voted to disband the task force, as the task force has completed the work for which it was commissioned. The Council thanks you for the work that you and the other task force members accomplished and will refer to the task force's recommendations as the planning process proceeds. The next step in the redevelopment process will be to invite the major property owners that have expressed interest in redevelopment to a meeting with the Council. The Council will discuss any potential proposals and determine how to proceed. In addition, the Council might also solicit proposals from the development community through a formal request for proposals process. As part of the next steps, the Council is establishing a new larger City Center community group to review proposals and to act as an advisory committee to the Council. We welcome your application for this new group and hope that you remain interested in participating in the City Center planning process. Enclosed you will find an application for the advisory group, which is due on September 30. The City Council will review the applications and make appointments to the group. Please contact Pam Sylvester at 763 -531 -5110 with questions regarding the application process. Thank you again for assisting the city as we plan for the redevelopment of our City Center. If you have any questions, please contact Kum Green, community development assistant, at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Community Development Director 763- 531 -5119 CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager New Hope City Council Val Leone (Improvement Project #718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 ® Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 v Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 o TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hail Fax: 763-531.-5136 Poiice Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 -592 -6776 Letter Recipients NAME Affiliation Mr. Ro er Landy NH Pianning Commission Ms. Bev Erickson Mr. Jim Brinkman Mr. Chris Lane formerly CAC Ms. Kimberly Johnson Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen Ms. Tina Hau stad TCBY Yogurt Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner, Colonial Properties Northumberland Apts Mr. Stan Mack School District 281 Mr. Jim Collins * ** Anchor Bank, formerly Wells Fargo Mr. Tom McKinney*** YMCA Mr. Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen Mr. Bahram Akradi * ** Lifetime Fitness Pastor Dave Rodquist Crystal Free Evan g. Church Mr. Robert Rappaport*** lWinnetka Center Rick Martens- unofficial member 113rookstone, Inc. ** *received a modified letter Application For City of New Hope City CenterAdvisory Committee Name: E -mail Address ( *): Address: Zip Code: Home Phone ( *): Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this committee? What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this committee? What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the city and this committee? In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Committees in the past? Availability (please check): ❑ Days ❑ Evenings ❑ Weekends Signature: Date: ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the advisory committee, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. e\commUevW dvisoryCommitteeApplication.doc August 11, 2005 Mr. David Kloeber DNK Management 1387 Cope Ave. E. Maplewood, MN 55109 Dear Mr. Kloeber: The New Hope City Council would like to invite you, a key business owner in the City Center area, to meet with the Council to discuss the opportunities for City Center redevelopment. On August 8, 2005, council members discussed the next steps in the City Center redevelopment process and determined that they would like to start by working with the current major property/business owners in the designated redevelopment area. The Council is meeting in a work session on September 19. If you are agreeable to meeting with the Council and available on that date, please let me know. We plan to schedule time for each invited party to meeting with the Council separately. If the evening of September 19 does not work for you, we can arrange a meeting with the Council on a different date. We also request that you and Robert Rappaport meet with the Council at the same time, so we can adequately address the Winnetka Center site. Thank you again for working with the city as we plan for the redevelopment of our City Center. If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting time, please contact me at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, ee Community evelopment Assistant Kirk McDonald Community Development Director CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager New Hope City Council Val Leone (Improvement Project #718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North ® New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 ® www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 -531 -5100 ® Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 ® TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 e Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 August 11, 2005 Mr. Robert Rappaport 11111 Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins, MN 55343 Dear Mr. Rappaport: Thank you for your dedication to the City Center Task Force and for your contributions to the New Hope City Center redevelopment process. At the work session on August 8, 2005, the City Council voted to disband the task force, as the task force has completed the work for which it was commissioned. The Council thanks you for the work that you and the other task force members accomplished and will refer to the task force's recommendations as the planning process proceeds. The New Hope City Council would also like to invite you, a key property owner in the City Center area, to meet with the Council to discuss the opportunities for City Center redevelopment. On August 8, 2005, council members discussed the next steps in the City Center redevelopment process and determined that they would like to start by working with the current major property/business owners in the designated redevelopment area. The Council is meeting in a work session on September 19. If you are agreeable to meeting with the Council and available on that date, please let me know. We plan to schedule time for each invited party to meeting with the Council separately. Kirk indicated that you may not be available during the month of September. If this is the case, we are more than happy to arrange a meeting with the Council on a different date. We also request that you and Dave Kloeber meet with the Council at the same time, so we can adequately address the situation at your property. Thank you again for working with the city as we plan for the redevelopment of our City Center. If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting time, please contact me at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Gr en Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Community Development Director CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager New Hope City Council Val Leone (ImprovemeryV' K HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new - hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 • TDD: 763 -531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 + Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 August 11, 2005 Mr. Ed Lipkin EBL &S Develoment Corp. 230 S. Broad St., Mezzanine Philadelphia, PA 19102 -4121 Dear Mr. Lipkin: The New Hope City Council would like to invite you, a key property owner in the New Hope City Center area, to meet with the Council to discuss the opportunities for City Center redevelopment. On August 8, 2005, council members discussed the next steps in the City Center redevelopment process and determined that they would like to start by working with the current major property/business owners in the designated redevelopment area. The Council is meeting in a work session on September 19. If you are agreeable to meeting with the Council and available on that date, please let me know. We plan to schedule time for each invited party to meeting with the Council separately. I understand that you may not be in town on September 19, so please let us know if there is a different date that works for you. Thank you again for working with the city as we plan for the redevelopment of our City Center. If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting time, please contact me at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hol2e.mn.us Sincerely, Kim Gre n Comm evelopment Assistant Kirk McDonald Community Development Director CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager New Hope City Council Val Leone (Improvement Project #718) CITY OF NEw HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North + New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 ® Police (non- emergency): 763- 531 -5170 + Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 ® TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 + Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 August 11, 2005 Mr. Howard Paster Paster Enterprises 2227 University Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 -1677 Dear Mr. Paster: age The New Hope City Council would like to invite you to meet with the Council to discuss the opportunities for City Center redevelopment because of your recent experience with commercial redevelopment in Crystal. On August 8, 2005, council members discussed the next steps in the City Center redevelopment process and determined that they would like to start by working with the current major property/business owners in the designated redevelopment area. The Council is meeting in a work session on September 19. If you are agreeable to meeting with the Council and available on that date, please let me know. We plan to schedule time for each invited party to meeting with the Council separately. If the evening of September 19 does not work for you, we can arrange a meeting with the Council on a different date. Thank you again for working with the city as we plan for the redevelopment of our City Center. If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting time, please contact me at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, } L 11 -l " ', P� Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Community Development Director CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager New Hope City Council Val Leone (Improvement Project #718) C I'T'Y OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 o www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 ® Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 . TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 + Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 ® Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 August 11, 2005 Mr. Bahram Akradi Lifetime Fitness 6442 City West Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Mr. Akradi: W: Thank you for your dedication to the City Center Task Force and for your contributions to the New Hope City Center redevelopment process. At the work session on August 8, 2005, the City Council voted to disband the task force, as the task force has completed the work for which it was commissioned. The Council thanks you for the work that you and the other task force members accomplished and will refer to the task force's recommendations as the planning process proceeds. The New Hope City Council would also like to invite you, a key property and business owner in the City Center area, to meet with the Council to discuss the opportunities for City Center redevelopment. On August 8, 2005, council members discussed the next steps in the City Center redevelopment process and determined that they would like to start by working with the current major property/business owners in the designated redevelopment area. The Council is meeting in a work session on September 19. If you are agreeable to meeting with the Council and available on that date, please let me know. We plan to schedule time for each invited party to meeting with the Council separately. If the evening of September 19 does not work for you, we can arrange a meeting with the Council on a different date. Thank you again for working with the city as we plan for the redevelopment of our City Center. If you have any questions or would like to set up a meeting time, please contact me at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, tGre6 Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Community Development Director CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager New Hope City Council Val Leone (Improvement Project #718) CITY OE NEV1T HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 + Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 -592 -6777 • TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 SAMPLE LETTER: Letter regarding trees along 42 Avenue August 12, 2005 Address Dear Name: In follow up to our meeting this spring regarding the New Hope City Center, I am writing to update you on the Council's discussion of trees along 42nd Avenue that block business signage. The Council discussed this issue at their work session on August 8, 2005. They directed staff to work with a forester to develop a standard city policy regarding the maintenance, replacement, or removal of trees along the public avenues that interfere with business signage. We understand that you expressed concern regarding the trees along your property and we hope that we can work with you to promptly address the issue. After the Council approves a boulevard tree policy, we will contact you again to see if you are still interested in modifying the trees along your property and to identify the appropriate approach. If you have any questions, please contact me at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new - hope.mn.us or Kirk McDonald at 763- 531 -5119 or kmcdonald@ci.new- hope.mn.us Thanks for your patience. Sincerely, Kim Green Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager City Council Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works Shawn Siders, Community Development Specialist Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) SAMPLE LETTER: Letter regarding trees along 42nd Avenue Below is a list of businesses that received this letter or a similar version of this letter: Valvoline Instant Oil Change New Hope Automotive Country Kitchen Down on 42nd Avenue All star sports SAMPLE LETTER: Letter regarding business assistance August 12, 2005 Address Dear Name: In follow up to our meeting this spring regarding the New Hope City Center, I am writing to update you on the Council's discussion of a city- sponsored business assistance program. Council members briefly discussed this issue at their work session on August 8, 2005. While the Council does not plan to create an additional business assistance program at the time, the city currently has programs that could be used to assist businesses with expansions or property improvements. The Council directed staff to inform businesses that the city will work with businesses and property owners on a case by case business to address the specific needs of the individual. We understand that you may want to make improvements to your property in the future. At the meeting with city staff that you attended last spring, you expressed potential interest in receiving assistance from the city to make your property improvements feasible. If you would like to meet with city staff again to discuss the possibility of city assistance, please contact me at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us or Kirk McDonald at 763 - 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Kim Green Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager City Council Shawn Siders, Community Development Specialist Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) SAMPLE LETTER: Letter regarding business assistance Below is a list of businesses that received this letter or a similar version of this letter: New Hope Automotive Papa's Cafe New Hope Bowl Country Kitchen Sheridan Sheet Metal B. Grizzly Pizza Citgo All Star Sports Abra /Autohaus SAMPLE LETTER: Letter regarding city center group August 15, 2005 Address Dear Name: In follow up to our meeting this spring regarding the New Hope City Center, I am writing to inform you that the City Council is establishing a City Center Advisory Group. While the responsibilities of the group have not been fully defined, the group will likely review City Center project proposals and work as an advisory committee to the Council as the planning continues for the City Center area. The Council invites all interested community members to submit an application. The city is particularly interested in finding members that have experience in retail, leasing, planning, and other redevelopment related area, but all applications are welcome. The size of the group will be determined by the Council at a later date. Because you expressed interest in being involved in a working group related to the city center area, we are sending you an application for the City Center Advisory Group. Applications are due to City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, on September 30, 2005. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact Pam Sylvester at 763- 531 -5110 or psylvester @ci.new- hope.mn.us or feel free to contact me with any questions at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Kim Green Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager Shawn Siders, Community Development Specialist Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) SAMPLE LETTER: Letter regarding city center group Below is a list of businesses that received this letter or a similar version of this letter because they expressed interest in a city center related citizens group: Property owner (Caribou/Pickerman's) Apex Chiropractic Marshall Salon Services Liberty Tax Service Big Lots Property owner (Down on 42nd Ave) Valvoline Instant Oil Change All Star Sports Building owner YMCA Applebee's Anderson Floral New Hope Bowl New Hope Automotive Down on 42nd Avenue Papa's Cafe Citgo Quick Stop Universal Color Lab Jas 'N Splash Country Kitchen COUNCIL 7� REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 8 -08 -05 Work Session By: Kirk McDonald, Director Item No. Shawn Siders, CD Specialist, Kim Green, CD Assistant By: 11.1 DISCUSSION OF CITY CENTER PROJECT NOTEBOOKS AND NEXT STEPS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the Council discuss the contents of the New Hope City Center 2005 Update notebooks, which were provided at the Council meeting on June 27. This item was on the July 18 and July 25 work session agendas, but has been postponed to this meeting. Please bring your notebooks to the meeting. Understanding that time is limited, staff has selected the most critical items to discuss first with regard to the City Center notebooks. Staff suggests that the Council begin the discussion with the items listed below, which reference the attached July 18 RFA and City Center discussion outline. If time does not allow the Council to discuss all items in the notebook during this meeting, staff suggests that the Council set aside time at a future work session to discuss any remaining items. Priority Outline I. Redevelopment Goals [Item 2 C.] II. City Center Task Force [Item 2 D.] III. Area enhancements: Trees and Signage [Item 1 B.1] IV. Area enhancements: 42nd Avenue Banners [Item 1 B.2] V. Public participation [Item 3 F.] ATTACHMENTS: o July 18 RFA with discussion outline - New Hope City Center Goals established by the City Council in 2002 - Memo: City Center Task Force- potential new members - Preliminary City Center Timeline MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: Ytk 4/7'Ot,0 I: RFA PLANNING City Center Area WS- Discussion of Cit Center Aotebooxs 8- 08- 05.doc COUNCIL VIN?L REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 7 -18 -05 Work Session Item No. By: Kirk McDonald, Director 0 ;� r . By: f 1 y 1 Shawn Siders, CD Specialist, I' Kim Green, CD Assistant DISCUSSION OF CITY CENTER PROJECT NOTEBOOKS AND NEXT STEPS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests to discuss the City Center project with the City Council and review the contents of the New Hope City Center 2005 Update notebooks, which were distributed on June 27. Staff requests that the council follow the discussion outline provided and take appropriate action as requested in the outline. POLICY PAST PRACTICE Staff often requests direction from the City Council regarding redevelopment projects and potential city programs. BACKGROUND The City Center planning process began in early 2003. The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to formulate a framework and concept plan to guide future redevelopment activities in the area near the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. This concept was presented to the Council in 2004. In January 2005, the City Council expressed its commitment to redevelopment of the City Center area and directed staff to focus on the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Winnetka avenues and work with existing commercial property owners in the City Center area to discuss their plans for the future and encourage them to improve their properties. Per the direction of the Council, staff met with many of the property owners and businesses in the City Center area. Staff prepared and distributed New Hope City Center 2005 Update notebooks, which included the responses from businesses and property owners. The notebooks also contained recommendations for future MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: I: RFA PLANNING City Center Area WS- Discussion of City Center Notebooks 7- 18- 05.doc Request for Action Page 2 of 5 7 -18 -05 programs that could enhance the City Center area and recommendations for the next steps in the City Center planning process. Staff requested that the City Council review the notebooks provided and schedule a discussion of the City Center on July 18. Please bring the City Center notebooks to the work session for that discussion. NEXT STEPS Staff seeks direction from the City Council with regard to the redevelopment process for the City Center area and the potential area enhancement programs identified in the City Center notebooks. Below is a discussion outline that highlights the items to be addressed during the City Center discussion as well as the specific requested actions. The three topics to be discussed include: 1) area enhancement projects and programs 2) redevelopment 3) public participation DISCUSSION OUTLINE 1) AREA ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS A. Determine whether or not to proceed with the following programs: 1. Business loan program Approximately 10 of the 45 City Center businesses interviewed expressed interest in a business loan program. Over 20 businesses indicated that they are planning to make improvements to their properties. Other cities provide low interest loans to encourage property enhancements and business expansions. If the Council is interested in such a program, staff could take the following steps: a) Continue to research options for loan programs and contact local banks to solicit cooperation b) Work with the finance department to identity possible sources of loan funds c) Draft a Business Loan program similar to the city's Apartment Loan program. The draft could specify program elements such as matching funds, and identify the types of improvements to be covered by available funds. d) Bring the program back to the Council at a future date REQUESTED ACTION: Direct staff to continue to develop a business loan program 2. Condo conversion program To promote owner - occupied housing, the city could provide low interest loans to property owners interested in converting rental units to for -sale condominium units. In discussions with current apartment owners, staff found limited interest in a condo conversion program. However, staff could continue to explore a condo conversion program and prepare a program similar to the Apartment Loan program. REQUESTED ACTION: Direct staff on whether or not to proceed with the development of a condo conversion program Request for Action Page 3 of 5 7 -18 -05 B. Streetscape items to consider: 1. Address business concerns over trees and signage During interviews with City Center businesses, six businesses indicated that the trees along 42nd Avenue currently block their signage. Staff suggests that the city address this concern through a tree assessment /replacement program. The city could bring in a landscape consultant to identify trees that create visibility concerns and develop a reasonable solution that meets the needs of the business owners and the city. Staff requests that the Council indicate whether or not the city will consider paying for the identified improvements. REQUESTED ACTION: o Authorize staff to contract with a landscape professional to address the businesses' concerns with trees and signage visibility. o Determine if the city will consider paying for a tree replacement program, if businesses will be asked to contribute the funds, or if the city and businesses will share the cost equally. The tree assessment/replacement program would be presented to the Council before it was implemented. 2. Replace the 42nd Avenue banners Staff recommends that the city replace the 42nd Avenue banners with new fall 2005 /winter 2006 banner using funds allocated in the 2005 EDA budget. Staff also suggests that the city purchase new spring /summer 2006 banners with funds from the 2006 EDA budget. If the Council approves of the purchase of new banners, staff will bring banner design options to the Council at a future meeting. REQUESTED ACTION: Authorize staff to start the process of purchasing new fall /winter and spring /summer banners for 42 Avenue. Council will select the designs and approve the purchase at a later date. 3. Update of the 1998 City Center Streetscape Master Plan Staff recommends that the city update the 1998 City Center Streetscape Master Plan, which addresses city improvements to the streets in the City Center area and beyond. The streetscape plan could be updated at the same time as the City Center redevelopment plans are updated. If the task force is reconvened, it could be responsible for working on the plan updates. REQUESTED ACTION: Authorize staff to obtain a quote from the consultant, Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban (DSU), for the cost of updating the 1998 Streetscape Master Plan. 2) REDEVELOPMENT C. Does the City Council want the goals and plans for the City Center revised? Staff recommends that the City Council revise the goals for the City Center area (attached). The goals could serve as a guide to revise the City Center plans and the City Center Framework Manual, which is a detailed description of the City Center plans. REQUESTED ACTIONS: o Revise the City Center goals. o Decide if the Council wants the City Center plans (and Framework Manual) revised. Request for Action Page 4 of 5 7 -18 -05 D. Does the Council want to reconvene the City Center Task Force to revise the plans? If the Council decides to revise the City Center plans (and Framework Manual), staff recommends that the Council reconvene the City Center Task Force to work with the consultants to revise the plans based on the goals identified by the Council. The attached memo describes the current make -up of the task force and identifies business and property owners in the City Center area that expressed interested in joining a City Center related group or specifically expressed interest in joining the City Center Task Force. Changes to the task force could include any of the following possible changes: a) Replace the four task force members that have resigned or moved out of the community with appropriate replacements b) Assign one Council member to the task force to improve communication between the Council and task force c) Add additional members, as desired d) Replace current members with different members, as desired (i.e. replace non - residents with residents) e) Request the participation of developers as unofficial task force members. For example, the Council could invite the four City Center property owners that have expressed interest in redeveloping land in the City Center to participate in the task force. The four interested parties include: Howard Paster, Paster Enterprises; John Breitinger, United Properties; Ed Lipkin, Kmart; and Dave Kloeber, Unique Thrift. Braham Akradi, owner of City Center Shopping Center and Lifetime Fitness, is also interested in being involved in redevelopment and is a current task force member. If the Council adds new members to the task force, the invitation /application process for selecting new members needs to be defined. In addition, the proper education of new members will be critical to the effectiveness of a task force and should be considered if the task force is reconvened. To update the City Center plans, the city would need to bring in consultants to work with the Council and the task force to make the necessary changes to the plans. The following consultants were used during the initial planning process and could be considered for the continuation of the process: - Geoff Martin, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban (DSU): Plan preparation - Aimee Gourlay, Mediation Center: Facilitator - Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe: Financial consultant - Al Brixius, Northwest Associated Consultants: City Planner - Vince Vander Top, Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates: City Engineer REQUESTED ACTIONS: • Determine if the task force will be reconvened. • Determine what changes will be made to the task force membership and what the process will be to select new members. • Authorize staff to obtain a quote from Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban (DSU) for the revision of the City Center plans; the Mediation Center, for facilitation services; and Krass Monroe, for financial services. E. How does the Council want to select a developer? Staff recommends that once the goals and plans are revised, the Council initiate a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process similar to the Bass Lake Road RFP process. Approximately 30 developers have expressed interest in the redevelopment of the City Center area, and the formal process will allow all interested developers a chance demonstrate their interest. Another developer selection option would be to Request for Action Page 5 of 5 7 -18 -05 limit the selection process to the current land owners interested in redevelopment. However, staff believes that the current land owners will have an opportunity to participate in the formal development selection process. Furthermore, selecting the preferred developer from the complete pool of interested developers based on the quality of the development team and proposal will promote a high quality redevelopment project. REQUESTED ACTION: Determine the general process for selecting a developer. Will there be a formal RFP process? 3) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION F. How will the public be involved? Staff suggests that the Council briefly discuss the public participation process for the City Center project. Communication with the public and public involvement could include some or all of the following: o Task force meetings open to the public o Monthly updates from the task force at Council meetings o Community open house to share plans (possibly in November) o Public notices of redevelopment activities o Information on the city's website o Ongoing project bulletins REQUESTED ACTION: Direct staff to continue to communicate with residents and businesses through the normal channels (i.e. City Report, Business Link, website, etc.) regarding the opportunities for public involvement in the City Center planning process. ATTACHMENTS: o New Hope City Center Goals established by the City Council in 2002 o Memo: City Center Task Force- potential new members o Preliminary City Center Timeline New Hope City Center Goals (Established by the City Council in 2002) At its May work session, the City Council discussed specific goals for the task force study and established a timeline. Recent market studies have indicated an over - supply of commercial properties in the northwest suburbs. In light of this factor, the Council recognizes the need to focus on large -scale mixed -use redevelopment of the City Center area. General Council goals are: • Establish a unifying theme and "sense of place" to connect the entire City Center. • Integrate redevelopment with the surrounding neighborhood. • Take advantage of in -place amenities including Civic Center Park, City Hall, YMCA, the green space at Gethsemane Cemetery, and nearby wetlands and ponds. • Pursue land -use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. • Retain or pursue businesses and housing options that are needed. • Ensure that recommendations are economically feasible. The City Council also identified additional goals relating to the commercial, residential, and transportation components of any City Center redevelopment. Commercial goals include: • Reduce the volume of retail space to a scale that is supportable. • Retain existing businesses that will contribute to the commercial drawing power of the City Center. • Design commercial retail and service components of the redevelopment in a concentrated, interrelated manner. • Require design standards for commercial construction that ensures that buildings will be both attractive and durable. Residential goals include: • Provide market -rate, life -cycle housing alternatives including townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. • Determine the densities necessary to make the project financially feasible. • Establish design standards that ensure quality housing products and a variety of housing types. • Permit flexibility in existing setback, density, parking and building height standards to provide adequate housing densities to make the project feasible. Transportation goals include: • Provide safe and convenient pedestrian movement throughout the site. • Accommodate transit stops to make City Center more accessible to non - motorists. • Maximize buildable land area by implementing strategies to reduce parking requirements and reduce the scale of parking lots. • Coordinate redevelopment plans with regional mass transit plans. Memorandum To: Kirk McDonald, CD Director From: Kim Green, CD Assistant Date: July 6, 2005 E611 Subject: City Center Task Force -- potential new members During meetings with City Center businesses and property owners, two business owners expressed interest in joining the City Center Task Force: Angela Holty (owner of Anderson Floral) and Rochelle Nelson (owner of McDonalds). Both business owners are also New Hope residents. Staff did not ask all businesses or property owners if they were interested in joining the task force. However, participants were asked if they were interested in participating in a business involvement group that would work on the City Center redevelopment and area enhancement and would meet about City Center business issues. The attached table lists the businesses that said that they would join such a group or might be interested in joining such a group. Also attached is the updated table describing the members of the City Center Task Force 2003. Summary information about the Task Force 2003 is as follows: • Seven of the 15 members were New Hope residents • Four of the 15 members were business owners • Community representative members were from the YMCA, School District 281, the New Hope Planning Commission, and the New Hope Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC). • Business representatives were from TCBY Yogurt, Wells Fargo Bank, Country Kitchen, Lifetime Fitness, and Northumberland Apts. • The owners of Winnetka Center and City Center Shopping Center, the two main strip malls in the City Center, were represented • Pastor Dave Rodquist represented Crystal Free Evangelical Church • A developer participated in the task force as an unofficial 16th member Attached: -- Businesses interested in City Center business group (detailed table) -- City Center Task Force 2003 (detailed table) City Center businesses or property owners interested in participating in a City Center Boosters or business /redevelopment related group. (May be interested in joining the Task Force) Business Contact Address Yes: Applebee's Bob Gerlach, Manager 4203 Wtka Ave Anderson Floral Angela Holty 4445 Wtka Ave New Hope Bowl Greg Bender 7107 42nd Ave New Hope Automotive Jay Showalter 7140 42nd Ave Down on 42nd Avenue Bev Russell 7180 42nd Ave Papa's Cafe Doug Staricka 718142nd Ave Citgo Quick Stop Salman Abusara 7231 42nd Ave Universal Color Lab Mike Diedericks Paul Anderson 7700 42nd Ave Jas 'N Splash David Mack 7820 42nd Ave Country Kitchen Kevin Tiffany (TF member) 7849 42nd Ave Northumberland Apartments Jennifer Kirchoffner (TF member) 4220 and 4224 Wtka Ave Possibly: Property owner (Caribou/Pickerman's) Jean Ouellete (son: Tom) 4210 Wtka Ave Apex Chiropractic Dr. R. Paul Williams 4221 Wtka Ave Marshall Salon Services Annie Herman, Manager 4321 Wtka Ave Liberty Tax Service Judy Betty 4331 Wtka Ave Big Lots Tim Eschbacker, Jim Diebold 4350 Xylon Ave Property owner (Down on 42nd) David Lasky Marisa Lasky (daughter) 7180 42nd Ave Valvoline Instant Oil Change Mark Gilbertson 7305 42nd Ave All Star Sports Mark Norman 732142nd Ave Building owner Jon Horkey 740142nd Ave YMCA Tom McKinney (TF member) 760142nd Ave Spa A School Mary Logan (would send staff) 4411 Wtka Ave • Page 2 City Center Task Force 2003 NAME Affiliation NH Member Type ADDRESS City Zip PHONE Notes Resident Code Mr. Roger Landy NH Planning resident resident 4417 Flag Avenue New Hope 55428 763 - 535 -7602 I agreed to chair a reconvened Commission North task force Ms. Bev Erickson resident resident 730039 th Avenue New Hope 55427 763 - 537 -4166 North Mr. Jim Brinkman resident business 4771 Flag Avenue New Hope 55428 763 -535 -5480 owner /resident North (Sir Speedy) Mr. Chris Lange*** formerly CAC resident resident 8601 Hopewood New Hope 55427 763 - 525 -9837 resigned from CAC Lane Ms. Kimberly Johnson resident resident 2748 Lamphere New Hope 55427 763 - 545 -7853 Drive Mr. Richard D. resident resident 3833 Independence New Hope 55427 763 - 544 -4987 Friedrichsen Avenue North Ms. Tina Haugstad TCBY Yogurt resident business 776048 1h Avenue New Hope 55428 763- 533 -6019 owner /resident North Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner, Northumberland Apts non- apartment manager P.O. Box 22273 Robbinsdale 55422 763 - 535 -0324 Colonial Properties resident Mr. Stan Mack School District 281 non- school district 4148 Winnetka New Hope 55427 763- 504 -8011 resident representative Avenue North Mr. Jim Collins * ** Anchor Bank, formerly non- business community 10710 Town Square Blaine 55449 763- 795 -8400 took new position Wells Fargo resident Drive NE Mr. Tom McKinney` ** YMCA non- YMCA representative 5155 East River Fridley 55421 763 -571 -9474 took new position, new YMCA resident Road director is Greg Voss Mr. Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen non- business owner 784842 nd Avenue New Hope 55427 763 - 537 -2062 resident North Bahram Akradi Lifetime Fitness non- shopping center and 6442 City West Eden Prairie 55344 612- 812 -1212 resident business owner Parkway Pastor Dave Rodquist Crystal Free Evang. non- church pastor 4225 Gettysburg New Hope 55428 763 - 536 -3247 Church resident Avenue North Mr. Robert Rappaport* ** Winnetka Center non- shopping center 11111 Excelsior Hopkins 55343 952 - 931 -2543 resigned from task force due resident owner Boulevard to health concerns Rick Martens- unofficial Brookstone, Inc. non- developer 7400 Metro Edina 55439 952 - 837 -9167 member Ire, ident Boulevard, Suite 212 * ** may need replacement City Shopping ID 1 Center Phase 1- Winnetka Shopping Center assumed to be Phase 1. Phase Center. I Textl Duration Start Finish Distribute 2005 City Center Update Notebooks 1 day Mon 6/27/05 Mon 6/27/05 City Council redefine goals & direct staff i day Mon 7/18/05 Mon 7/18/05 City Center T.F. convene to refine plan 75 days Tue 7/19105 Mon 10/31/05 Community open house to review plans 1 day Tue 11/15/05: Tue 11/15/05 Revise plans based on public input 14 days Wed 11/16/05. Mon 1215/05 Present revised plans to City Council 1 day Mon 12/12/05 - Mon 12/12/05 Draft RFQ & RFP specs based on revised plans 60 days Tue 12/13/05 Mon 3/6/06 City Council approve RFQ & RFP specs 1 day Mon 3/13/06 Mon 3/13(06 Develop Roundtable 1 day Wed 3/15/06 Wed 3/15/06 Distribute RFQ & RFP specs 1 day Wed 3/15/06 Wed 3/15/06 City Council evaluate RFQ 1 day Mon 511/06 Mon 5/1/06 Invite qualified developers to submit RFP 1 day Tue 5/2/06 Tue 5/2/06 City Council. evaluate RFP &select developer 19 days Wed 6114(06 Mon 7/10/06 Negotiate financial terms 60 days Tue 7/11/06 Mon 10/2/06 Finalize concept plans of preferred developer 30 days Tue 7/11/06 Mon 8/21/06 Request appraisals of Phase 1 area 45 days Thu 6/1/06 Wed 8/2/06 Relocation study & blight anal. for possible T1F 45 days Thu 6/1/06 Wed 8/2/06 Initiate land acquisition of phase 1 redevelopment 100 days Mon 8/7/06 Fri 12/22/06 Relocate Phase 1 bus 100 days Mon 8/7/06 Fri 12/22/06 Initiate redevelopment (demo, site prep, etc.) 11 days Fri 12/15/06 Fri 12/29/06 1 to be determined by City Council, timeline assumes Phase 1 begins w /Winnetka 6/05 7/05 8/05 9/05 1 10105 1 11/05 12/05 1/06 2/06 3/06 14106 15106 6/06 17106 1 8706 ! 9/06 10/06 11106 ;12/06 ; I ; I I L t Ij 1� E � j ! p 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Project: Projectl Date: Fri 7/8/05 Task Progress Summary ^ External Tasks Deadline — Split Milestone . Project Summary ^ External Milestone ` Page 1 COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 7 -25 -05 Work Session By: Kirk McDonald, Director Item No. Shawn Siders, CD Specialist, Kim Green, CD Assistant By: 11.1 DISCUSSION OF CITY CENTER PROJECT NOTEBOOKS AND NEXT STEPS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the Council discuss the contents of the New Hope City Center 2005 Update notebooks, which were provided at the Council meeting on June 27. This item was on the July 18 work session agenda, but was postponed to this meeting. Please bring your notebooks to the meeting. Understanding that time is limited, staff has selected the most critical items to discuss first with regard to the City Center notebooks. Staff suggests that the Council begin the discussion with the items listed below, and then proceed with the remaining issues as time permits. The item numbers below reference the attached July 18 RFA, which includes a City Center discussion outline and specific requested actions. Priority Outline I. Redevelopment Goals [Item 2 C.] II. City Center Task Force [Item 2 D.] III. Area enhancements: Trees and Signage [Item 1 B.1] IV. Area enhancements: 42nd Avenue Banners [Item 1 B.2] V. Public participation [Item 3 F.] ATTACHMENTS: o July 18 RFA with discussion outline - New Hope City Center Goals established by the City Council in 2002 - Memo: City Center Task Force- potential new members - Preliminary City Center Timeline MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: 1 ..c =t – /V - 4 ' — 0 I: RFA PLANNING City Center Area WS- Discussion of City Center Notebooks 7- 25- 05.doc COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 6 -27 -05 Development and Planning Item No. By: Kirk McDonald, Director By: 8.2 Kim Green, CD Assistant Shawn Siders, CD S peciali st UPDATE ON MEETINGS WITH CITY CENTER BUSINESSES AND PROPERTY OWNERS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests to update the City Council on the City Center project. Staff has met with 44 businesses and property owners over the past few months and would like to report the findings. Staff will distribute "New Hope City Center 2005 Update" notebooks, which contain business responses and staff recommendations for potential programs and next steps in the City Center planning process. POLICY PAST PRACTICE Staff often provides project updates to the City Council at its request and uses project specific notebooks to provide information to the Council. BACKGROUND The City Center planning process began in early 2003. The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to formulate a framework and concept plan to guide future redevelopment activities in the area near the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. This concept was presented to the Council in 2004. In January 2005, the new City Council expressed its commitment to redevelopment of the City Center area and directed staff to focus on the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Wirmetka avenues and work with existing commercial property owners in the City Center area to discuss their plans for the future and encourage them to improve their properties. MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: I: RFA PLANNING City Center Area Q -U date on City Center - Notebooks 6- 27- 05.doc Request for Action Page 2 of 2 6 -27 -05 Per the request of the Council, staff met many of the property owners and businesses in the City Center area. Staff prepared New Hope City Center 2005 Update notebooks, which include the responses from businesses and proper owners. The notebooks also contain recommendations for future programs that could enhance the City Center area and recommendations for the next steps in the City Center planning process. NEXT STEPS Staff requests that the City Council review the notebooks provided and schedule a discussion of the City Center for the July 18 work session. ATTACHMENTS New Hope City Center 2005 Update notebook SAMPLE LETTER: City Center Busines v C a Yo Letter June 17, 2005 ' Douglas Peterson LAN Games 7001 78th Ave. N. Suite 400 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Dear Mr. Peterson: Thank you for meeting with us to discuss your property and to share your plans and ideas. We value your opinions and contributions to the City Center project and will incorporate them as we move forward in the redevelopment process for the area. A summary of the findings from meetings with business and property owners will be presented to the City Council at the meeting on June 27. The Council will discuss the project further at the work session in July. After that time, we will provide an update to keep you informed on the project progress. The city remains committed to redevelopment and we appreciate your interest in working to enhance our community. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Green at 763- 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us or Kirk McDonald at 763 - 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Kim Green Community Development Assistant Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager City Council Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North * New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 + Public Works: 763 -592 -6777 . TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 o Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 + Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 SAMPLE LETTER: City Center Business Survey Thank You Letter Below is a list of businesses that received this letter or a similar version of this letter: Contact Douglas Peterson David Mack Bob Gerlach, manager Salman Abusara Craig Eggers Business LAN Games Gas 'N' Splash Applebee's Citgo Golden Oaks Apartments COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 5 -02 -05 Work Session Item No. By: Kirk McDonald, Director By: 11.1 MEETING WITH CITY CENTER TASK FORCE TO DISCUSS CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION . The City Council has invited the City Center Task Force to this work session to discuss redevelopment options for the City Center area. None of the planning or financial consultants that assisted with the task force process have been invited to the meeting and staff has not prepared a formal presentation. The intent of the work session meeting is to provide an opportunity for both the Council and task force members to exchange ideas on what type of development is needed in the area, to update the task force regarding the ongoing meetings with property owners and businesses in the area and to discuss future actions to be taken. It is anticipated that after the City Council meeting with the task force and after property owner meetings are completed, that a more detailed process and timeframe will be approved to move improvements in the area forward. Please bring your City Center Task Force Study Notebooks to the work session if you would like to use them for reference. Copies of the previous market research information and open house presentation are attached. POLICY PAST PRACTICE The City Council has met with special committees and task force groups in the past to discuss special projects, such as the Livable Communities redevelopment area. BACKGROUND The City Center planning process began in early 2003. The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to formulate a framework and concept plan to guide future redevelopment activities in the area near the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. Attached please find a copy of the letter sent to task force members inviting them to this meeting and a list of the task force members. MOTION BY SECOND BY I: RFA lannin cit center WS -cctf 5 -2 -05 Request for Action Page 2 5 -02 -05 In March 2004, the task force report and recommendations were presented to the City Council and in April 2004, the City Council directed staff to focus on the potential redevelopment of the southeast quadrant of 42nd and Winnetka avenues (minutes attached). Staff worked throughout 2004 on that part of the project. In January 2005, the new City Council expressed its commitment to redevelopment of the City Center area and directed staff to focus on the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Winnetka avenues and work with existing commercial property owners in the City Center area to discuss their plans for the future and encourage them to improve their properties. The City Council was particularly interested in what impact the recent merger of Kmart and Sears may have on redevelopment plans for the Kmart site and also suggested that staff approach the owners of apartment complexes near City Center to determine if they would consider possible conversion of the apartments into owner - occupied condominiums. Staff is in the process of meeting with property owners and businesses in the City Center area and will report back to the Council in June. A listing of the businesses /property owners met with to date and a copy of the interview questions are enclosed. Suggested Outline /Discussion Topics for Work Session Meeting with Task Force Staff is recommending the following preliminary outline for the Council meeting with the Task Force, which can be modified as the Council desires. 1. Introductions 2. Purpose of meeting 3. Discuss commitment to redevelopment and improvements in area • City project at 42nd and Quebec • New position established in 2004 to assist with redevelopment projects 4. Change in focus to northwest quadrant and discuss current meetings with business /property owners • Winnetka Center • Unique Thrift • Kmart /Sears • Wells Fargo 5. Plan adjustments • Less housing density • Potential condo conversion of existing apartments around perimeter • Amount of retail — not substantial reduction • Working with existing businesses on 42nd Avenue to make site/building improvements • Other? 6. Exchange of ideas 7. Next steps to keep process moving forward • June — report on property owner/business meetings and discuss programs o Condo conversion o Business improvement program o 42nd Avenue landscaping and business signage • Meet with financial consultant re: project feasibility Request for Action Page 3 5 -02 -05 • Re- establish goals • Framework plan • Revise plan/graphics • Determine phasing of project to retain businesses • Developer round table 8. Discuss how to keep public informed and involved and future role of task force 9. Other? ATTACHMENTS • Letter to Task Force and Task Force List • March /April 2004 Council Minutes • Business /Property Owner Meeting List • Interview Questions • May 15, 2003, DSU Market Research Information • September 18, 2003, City Center Open House Information March 8, 2005 <<Title >>. <<First Name» «Last Name» «Company_Name>> «Address Line 1>> «Address Line 2>> <<City» , « State» <<ZIP_Code>> Subject: <<Subject>> Dear «First Name» «Last Name >>: This letter is being sent to you because you are a business or property owner /manager located in or near the New Hope City Center area. The City Center area includes properties near the intersection of 42nd and Winnetka avenues and properties located along 42nd Avenue between Zealand and Louisiana Avenues (see enclosed map). As you are probably aware, at the end of 2002 the City Council appointed a 15 member City Center Task Force, consisting of residents, civic leaders and business owners to study redevelopment opportunities in the City Center area. The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to formulate a framework to guide future redevelopment activities in the area. The framework plan and task force recommendations were presented to the City Council in December 2003. In April 2004, the City Council instructed staff to focus on potential acquisition of the school district property. The concept plans developed by the City Center Task Force proposed a mix of uses with high - density housing and a smaller number of quality commercial uses for that site. City staff worked with school district representatives throughout 2004 to assess the district's needs and identify possible relocation sites. In January 2005, several new council members took office. The City Council has recently expressed their commitment to redevelopment within the City Center area, but decided on a new approach. The City Council instructed city staff to shift its focus away from the School District 281 property on the southeast corner of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. Several Council members believe that most New Hope residents do not favor the high density housing and reduction in retail space reflected in the task force's concepts. Without the high density component, however, projected acquisition costs make redevelopment of the school district property economically unfeasible at this time. Page 2 March 8, 2005 Staff has been directed to work with existing commercial property owners in the area to discuss their plans for the future and encourage them to improve their properties. You are one of the businesses /property owners the city is contacting. We would like to discuss with you any future plans or ideas you have for your business or property and determine how the city could assist you with your plans to bring improvements to the City Center area. Please contact Pam Sylvester, community development secretary, at 763 -531- 5119 to schedule a meeting sometime in March or April for further discussion. After meetings are conducted with businesses and property owners /managers and feedback is received, all of the information will be presented to the City Council for further direction. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development City of New Hope Enclosure: Map cc: City Council City Manager City Center Task Force NAME ADDRESS PHONE Email Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner 4220 Winnetka Ave North, #103 763- 535 -0324 Jennifer.cpl(a)_attbi.com Northumberland Apts. New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Roger Landy 4417 Flag Avenue North 763- 535 -7602 rilandy(aD-aol.com NH Planning Commission New Hope, MN 55 Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North 763- 537 -4166 Bakrogseng @world net.att.net New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tom McKinney 5155 East River Road 763 - 571 -9474 Make A Wish Foundation of Fridley, MN 55421 MN Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North 763- 535 -5480 Sirspeedynewhope (a)-mcleodusa.net New Hope, MN 55428 (Sir Speed ) Mr. Chris Lange 8601 Hopewood Lane 763- 525 -9837 clange(a_goldengate.net New Hope, MN 55427 Ms. Kimberly Johnson 2748 Lamphere Drive 763 - 545 -7853 klohnson a.class.cla.umn.edu New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen 3833 Independence Avenue North 763- 544 -4987 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Kevin Tiffany 7848 42 Avenue North 763- 537 -2062 Ktct9398(aattbi.com Country Kitchen New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Robert Rappaport 11111 Excelsior Boulevard 952 - 931 -2543 robr venturian.com Winnetka Center Hopkins, MN 55343 Mr. Stan Mack 4148 Winnetka Avenue North 763- 504 -8011 Stan mack(a�rdale.k12.mn.us School District 281 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Collins 10710 Town Square Drive NE 763- 795 -8400 Anchor Bank Blaine, MN 55449 Ms. Tina Haugstad 776048 t Avenue North 763- 533 -6019 tcbytreatsnewhope(a)msn.com TCBY Yogurt New Hop e, MN 55428 Pastor Dave Rodquist 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North drodguist a,cefc.com Crystal Free Evan g. Church New Hope, MN 55428 Bahram Akradi 6442 City West Parkway 612 - 812 -1212 Lifetime Fitness Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Rick Martens 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 952 - 837 -9167 Rvm2955(aDaol.com Brookstone, Inc. Edina, MN 55439 CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 City Council Minutes March 15, 2004 Work Session Meeting Park & Recreation Conference Room CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in work session pursuant to due call and notice thereof; Mayor Enck called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Present: W. Peter Enck, Mayor Sharon Cassen, Councilmember Don Collier, Councilmember Mary Gwin- Lenth, Councilmember Steve Sommer, Councilmember Staff Present: Dan Donahue, City Manager Amy Baldwin, Community Development Intern Jerry Beck, Communications Coordinator Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development CITY CENTER TASK Mayor Enck introduced for discussion Item 11. 1, Presentation of city center task j FORCE STUDY force study and recommendations (improvement project no. 718). ( Item 11.1 Mayor Enck recognized the task force members in attendance: Jim Brinkman, ._,. _. Richard Friedrichsen, Kevin Tiffany, and Tom Walarius (representing Stan Mack of ISD 281). He thanked them for their involvement with the study. Also present were Aimee Gourlay (task force facilitator), Geoff Martin (Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc.), and Rick Martens (Brookstone, Inc). Mr. Geoff Martin utilized a power point presentation to illustrate two concept plans. Following discussion, the city council directed staff to present the financial analysis at its April work session. Mayor Enck excused himself from the meeting in order to briefly attend the ISD 281 Board Meeting. REAL ESTATE SIGNS Mayor Pro tern Cassen introduced for discussion Item 11.2, Discussion regarding Item 11.2 location/placement of real estate signs. The city council reviewed the city's ordinance and ordinances from neighboring cities relative to real estate sign placement. Council asked staff to draft options for an ordinance amendment as it relates to placing signs inside or outside the right -of- way. The council reported that it will continue review of this issue at the April 19 work session. Mayor Enck returned to the meeting. SIGN STORAGE Mayor Enck introduced for discussion Item 11.3, Discuss options for storage of OPTIONS confiscated signs. Item 11.3 Mr. Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development, explained that at the council meeting of February 9, 2004, the majority of the council supported retaining all confiscated signs for a week prior to disposal so that sign owners would have an opportunity to retrieve signs. Mr. McDonald shared possible options for a collection point (storage shed or fence enclosure). City Council Work Session Page 1 March 15, 2004 CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428 City Council Minutes April 19, 2004 Work Session Meeting Park & Recreation Conference Room CALL TO ORDER The New Hope City Council met in work session pursuant to due call and notice thereof; Mayor Collier called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Council Present: Don Collier, Mayor Doug Andersen, Councilmember Sharon Cassen, Councilmember Mary Gwin - Lenth, Councilmember Steve Sommer, Councilmember Staff Present: Dan Donahue, City Manager Amy Baldwin, Community Development Intern Jerry Beck, Communications Coordinator Mark Hanson, City Engineer Sherry Draper, Director of Administration Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development CITY CENTER Mayor Collier introduced for discussion Item 11. 1, Continued discussion of city TASK FORCE STUDY center task force study and recommendations (improvement project no. 718). Item 11.1 -' Mr. Greg Johnson, financial consultant with Krass- Monroe, reviewed financial issues and explained that recent property tax changes resulted in the highest value placed on new housing units. Therefore, any option selected will have to include a significant component of housing to support the related retail. Mr. Mark Hanson, city engineer, reviewed the traffic count and transportation - related issues. He noted there would not be significant changes in the traffic counts by housing development. In general, a residential development will generate less traffic than a retail use. The city council discussed the next steps as recommended by the task force and determined that the main focus for the next four to six months should be the southeast quadrant presently owned by school district 281. Staff was directed to investigate the potential to relocate the school administration offices and bus garage to other sites within New Hope and to prepare a financial analysis of the options. Staff was also directed to remain informed about the status of the K -Mart property. The city engineer was directed to request further study by Hennepin County regarding the Winnetka/42n Avenue intersection and to comment on the proposed plans in order to provide options for transportation improvements. The council determined to take no action at this time on the properties in the northwest quadrant. Staff was directed to provide a development update to the city council later this year. REAL ESTATE Mayor Collier introduced for discussion Item 11.2, Discussion regarding SIGNS location/placement of real estate signs. Item 11.2 City Council Work Session Page 1 April 19, 2004 42nd Avenue — City Center Area Businesses Calls /Meetings Bold indicates appointment /phone interview completed Undated 4/15/05 Call or Appt. Date Contact Business Address Comments Appt 2/8 Dave Kloeber Unique Thrift 447142nd Avenue Meeting with mayor, city manager and staff Appt 2/3 David Lasky Property owner 7180 42nd Avenue Met with staff Call 3/9 Melvin Gregerson Tradewinds Apts 8100 -8200 45th and 8101-8201 46th Avenues Consider this call his willing to sell- option on purchase" — he did not want to come in to meet with staff or send letter Call 3/22 Dr. Harold Christensen Heritage Dental 8500 42nd Avenue No plans for change Appt 3/23 Brian Anderson Total Register Systems 4215 Louisiana Avenue Interview comi2leted Appt 3/24 Jon Horkey Proper owner 740142nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 3/25 Bev Russell Down on 42nd Avenue 7180 42nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 3/29 Tim Eschbacker -Legal Jim Diebold -Dir of RE Big Lots (corporate) 4351 Xylon Avenue Interview completed via phone Appt 3/30 Tom McKinney YMCA 760142nd Avenue Interview completed 42nd Avenue - City Center Area Businesses Calls /Meetings Bold indicates appointment /phone interview completed iIndatPd 4 /1.q/n.;, Updated information since 4/1/05 Call 3/9 Craig Eggers Golden Oaks Apt 8420 42nd Avenue Will callagain in Ma Call 3/10 Mark Norman All Star Sports 732142nd Avenue Will call a in in April Call 3/10 Dave McElroy Wells Fargo 8320 42nd Avenue Passed info on to Harold Richey — he is to call fora pointment Call 3/14 Ed Lipkin Kmart 4301 Xylon Avenue He will schedule a conf call a couple weeks after the merger with Sears Call 3/21 & 31 Tom Boettcher Autohaus (ABRA propert 7701 42nd Avenue Will call back to schedule when in town Appt 3/29 Dr. Casey Paulson Winnetka Chiropractic 4351 Winnetka Avenue No show - reschedule Appt 4/4 Howard Paster Paster Enterprises Developer Completed — mayor, city mgr, staff Appt 4/4 Robert Rappaport Winnetka Center — owner 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue Completed — mayor, city mgr, staff Appt 4/5 Dr. Paul Williams Apex Chiropractic 4221 Winnetka Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/6 Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen 7849 42nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/8 Greg Bender New Hope Bowl 700142nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/8 Judy Betty Liberty Tax Services 4331 Winnetka Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/11 Doug Staricka Papa's Cafe 718142nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/12 Jay Showalter New Hope Automotive 7140 42nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/12 Mark Gilbertson Valvoline-Rapid Oil Change 7305 42nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/14 Paul Anderson/Mike Diedericks Universal Color 7700 42nd Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/20 Tina Hau stad TCBY Yo A 4231 Winnetka Avenue Scheduled Appt 4/20 Reza Vo'oodi Winnetka Manor Apts. 4511 & 4521 Winnetka Avenue Scheduled Appt 4/21 Angela Holty Anderson Floral 4445 Winnetka Avenue Scheduled Appt 4/21 Gre Johnson Sheridan Sheet Metal 4108 Quebec Avenue Scheduled Appt 4/27 Alex Shrn el Alex Audio & Video 4211 Rhode Island Avenue Scheduled Appt 4/28 Rochelle Nelson McDonalds 4201 Winnetka Avenue Scheduled Appt 5/10 Jim Moberg Building owner 4124 Quebec Scheduled Called 4/5 Randy Rosen ren Sunshine Factory 7600 42nd Avenue Out of town until 5/10 Called 4/13 John Louris Gethsemane Cemetery 815142nd Avenue Left message Called 4/14 Mary Kileen Northumberland A is 4220 & 4224 Winnetka Left message Called 4/14 Ira Sklader Kings Manor A is 4301 & 4401 Rhode Island Left message Called 4/15 Lonnie Cooper Zealand A is 4200 Zealand Avenue Left message 42nd Avenue - City Center Area Businesses Calls /Meetings Bold indicates appointment/phone interview completed I Tnrla+Prl a /7gln; -- - - Updated information since 4/1/05 Call 3/9 Craig Eggers Golden Oaks Apt 8420 42nd Avenue Will call again in Ma Call 3/10 Mark Norman All Star Sports 732142nd Avenue Will callagain in April Call 3/10 Dave McElroy Wells Fargo 8320 42nd Avenue Passed info on to Harold Richey - he is to call for appointment Call 3/14 Ed Lipkin Kmart 4301 Xylon Avenue He will schedule a conf call a couple weeks after the merger with Sears Call 3/21 & 31 & 4/22 Tom Boettcher Autohaus (ABRA property) 770142nd Avenue Will call back to schedule when in town Called 4/5 Randy Rosen en Sunshine Factory 7600 42nd Avenue Out of town until 5/10 Call 4/25 Dr. Casey Paulson Winnetka Chiropractic 4351 Winnetka Avenue No show — called to reschedule - left message Appt 4/20 Tina Hau stad TCBY Yo rt 4231 Winnetka Avenue Interview completed A t 4/20 Reza Vo'oodi Winnetka Manor Apts. 4511 & 4521 Winnetka Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/21 Angela Holty Anderson Floral 4445 Winnetka Avenue No show — called to reschedule - left message Appt 4/27 Alex Shm el Alex Audio & Video 4211 Rhode Island Avenue Interview completed Appt 4/27 Ira Sklader Kings Manor A is 4301 & 4401 Rhode Island Interview completed Appt 4/28 Rochelle Nelson McDonalds 4201 Winnetka Avenue Scheduled Appt 4/28 Lonnie Cooper Zealand A is 4200 Zealand Avenue Scheduled Appt 5/3 Greg Johnson Sheridan Sheet Metal 4108 Quebec Avenue Scheduled Appt 5/3 John Cherek Gethsemane Cemetery 8151 42nd Avenue Scheduled Appt 5/10 Jim Moberg Building owner 4124 Quebec Scheduled Call 4/14 & 25 Mary Kileen Northumberland A is 4220 & 4224 Winnetka Left messa e Call 4/25 Tony Ouellette Ouellette Enterprises 4210 Winnetka Left message Bahram Akradi Lifetime Fitness Need to schedule with Mayor, Dan, Kirk, Shawn Ed Lipkin Kmart Need to set up conference call or schedule meetin with Mayor, Dan, Kirk, Shawn Harold Richey Wells Fargo Need to schedule with Mayor, Dan, Kirk, Shawn City Center Business and Property Owner Survey Property Address Contact Name(s) Phone Number Business Name Date of Meeting Business Owner Questions What is the nature of your business? How is business? Number of employees? How long have you been at your current location? Are you happy with your location? Are considering relocating or expanding? Where do your customers come from? What is your customer base? How could the city assist you in improve and increasing your customer base? Commercial Property Owner How long have you owned the property? Are you looking to make improvements to your property? • Building improvements, site improvements, parking, landscaping • How could the city assist with these improvements? Residential Property Owner How long have you owned the property? Are you aware of the city of New Hope's rental rehabilitation program? Have you ever considered converting your apartment building to condominiums? General Questions What are you suggestions for improving the City Center area? Would you be interested in being a part of a City Center Booster Association? • Special events, holiday lights, flower planters, specialized banners What other types of businesses in the City Center area would be beneficial to your operations? Do you have any other comments or questions at this time? 91f" April 18, 2005 Name Address Address Subject: May 2, 2005, City Council Work Session Regarding New Hope City Center Redevelopment Dear Name: The New Hope City Council will be conducting a work session on Monday, May 2, at New Hope City Hall (parks and recreation conference room) to discuss redevelopment options for the City Center area. You are being contacted because you served on the City Center Task Force. The City Council would like to meet with the members that served on the task force and hear your ideas and is inviting you to attend the meeting. Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. and the work session will begin shortly thereafter. Please RSVP to Pam Sylvester at 763- 531 -5110. While the new City Council has indicated they feel some adjustments are needed in the concept plans that were prepared, they have expressed their strong commitment to improvements and redevelopment in the area and appreciate the work completed by the task force. This work session meeting will be an opportunity for both the council and task force members to exchange ideas on what type of development is needed in the area. It will also be an opportunity to update the task force on the status of ongoing meetings with property owners and businesses in the area and to discuss future actions to be taken. It is anticipated that after the City Council meets with the task force and after property owner meetings are completed, that a detailed process and timeframe will be approved to move improvements in the area forward. The city appreciates your contributions and volunteerism in the past and hopes that you will attend this meeting and others in the future to work in collaboration with the City Council and staff to help make significant improvements in the New Hope City Center area. Please contact me if you have any questions at 763- 531 -5119. I will look forward to seeing you at the meeting on May 2. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Community Development Director Cc: Dan Donahue, City Manager City Council APPOINTED TASK FORCE MEMBERS NAME ADDRESS PHONE Email Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner Northumberland Apts. 4220 Winnetka Ave North, #103 New Hope, MN 55428 763- 535 -0324 Jennifer.cpl(a7attbl.com Mr. Roger Landy NH Planning Commission 4417 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 763- 535 -7602 rilandy(a)aol.com Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 763- 537 -4166 Bakrogseng(aD-worldnet.att.net Mr. Tom McKinney Northwest YMCA 7601 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 763- 592 -5509 tmckinney(a Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 763- 535 -5480 (Sir Speedy) SirspeedynewhopO( mcleodusa. net Mr. Chris Lange 8601 Hopewood Lane New Hope, MN 55427 763- 525 -9837 clangeQgoldengate. net Ms. Kimberly Johnson 2748 Lamphere Drive New Hope, MN 55427 763- 545 -7853 kiohnson(a)class.cla.umn.edu Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen 3833 Independence Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 763 - 544 -4987 Mr. Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen 7848 42 ,d Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 763- 537 -2062 Ktct9398(o).attbi.com Mr. Robert Rappaport Winnetka Center 11111 Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins, MN 55343 952 - 931 -2543 robr(a)-venturian.com Ms. Shari Velazquez 13950 Jasmine Way Rogers, MN 55374 763- 428 -1044 Osrn4(a-netzero.net Mr. Stan Mack School District 281 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 763 - 504 -8011 Stan mack(a)rdale.k12.mn.us Mr. Jim Collins Wells Faro 8200 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 612- 316 -2065 James. r. Collins(a)_wellsfargo.com Ms. Tina Haugstad TCBY Yogurt 776048 t Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 763- 533 -6019 tcbytreatsnewhope(a msn.com Pastor Dave Rodquist Crystal Free Evan g. Church 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 drodguist a,cefc.com DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR Rick Martens 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 952 - 837 -9167 Rvm2955(a).aol.com Brookstone, Inc. Edina, MN 55439 /I� Suggested Outline /Discussion Topics for Work Session Meeting with Task Force Staff is recommending the following preliminary outline for the Council meeting with the Task Force, which can be modified as the Council desires. 1. Introductions 2. Purpose of meeting 3. Discuss commitment to redevelopment and improvements in area • City project at 42nd and Quebec • New position established in 2004 to assist with redevelopment projects 4. Change in focus to northwest quadrant and discuss current meetings with business /property owners • Winnetka Center • Unique Thrift • Kmart /Sears • Wells Fargo 5. Plan adjustments • Less housing density • Potential condo conversion of existing apartments around perimeter • Amount of retail - not substantial reduction • Working with existing businesses on 42nd Avenue to make site/building improvements • Other? 6. Exchange of ideas 7. Next steps to keep process moving forward • June - report on property owner/business meetings and discuss programs • Condo conversion • Business improvement program • 42nd Avenue landscaping and business signage • Meet with financial consultant re: project feasibility • Re- establish goals • Framework plan • Revise plan/graphics • Determine phasing of project to retain businesses • Developer round table 8. Discuss how to keep public informed and involved and future role of task force 9. Other? t' l s'�) / c� - el l , z f" VCL-- /j NAME ADDRESS PHONE Email Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner 4220 Winnetka Ave North, #103 763-535-0324 Jennifer.cpl(a)_attbi.com Northumberland Apts. New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Roger Landy 4417 Flag Avenue North 763 -535 -7602 rjlandy(a_aol.com NH Planning Commission New Hope, MN 55428 % �L– .,Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North 763 -537 -4166 Bakrogseng(a)_worldnet.att.net New Hope, MN 55427 / Mr. Tom McKinney 5155 East River Road 763 -571 -9474 Make A Wish Foundation of Fridley, MN 55421 MN Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North 763- 535 -5480 Sirspeedynewhope (a_mcleodusa.net New Hope, MN 55428 (Sir Speedy) Mr. Chris Lange 8601 Hopewood Lane 763 -525 -9837 clange(a_g old engate.net New Hope, MN 55427 d Ms. Kimberly Johnson 2748 Lamphere Drive 763 -545 -7853 kjohnson(a)-class.cla.umn.edu New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen 3833 Independence Avenue North 763 -544 -4987 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Kevin Tiffany 7848 42 Avenue North 763 -537 -2062 Ktct9398(@attbi.com Country Kitchen New Hope, MN 55427 Yr. Robert Rappaport 11111 Excelsior Boulevard 952 -931 -2543 robr(a.venturian.com Winnetka Center Hopkins, MN 55343 Mr. Stan Mack 4148 Winnetka Avenue North 763 -504 -8011 Stan mack(a-rdale.k12.mn.us School District 281 New Hope, MN 55427 df—t z t � f ate Mr. Jim Collins Anchor Bank 10710 Town Square Drive NE Blaine, MN 55449 rL 763- 795 -840` /9;�4 �6 t Ms. Tina Haugstad 776048 t Avenue North 763- 533 -6019 t_cbytreatsnewhope(a)_msn.com TCBY Yogurt New Hope, MN 55428 Pastor Dave Rodquist Crystal Free Evan g. Church 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 drodguist(a_cefc.com Bahram Akradi 6442 City West Parkway 612 - 812 -1212 Lifetime Fitness Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Rick Martens 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 952 -837 -9167 Rvm2955(a_aol.com Brookstone, Inc. Edina, MN 55439 s , i 7G 1 a June 1, 2005 Mr. Dave Kloeber Unique Thrift 447142nd Avenue New Hope, MN 55428 Dear Mr. Kloeber: Thank you for meeting with us to discuss your property and to share your plans and ideas. We value your opinions and contributions to the City Center project and will incorporate them as we move forward in the redevelopment process for the area. A summary of the findings from meetings with business and property owners will be presented to the City Council at the meeting on June 27th. The Council will discuss the project further at the work session in July. After that time, we will provide an update to keep you informed on the project progress. The City remains committed to redevelopment and we appreciate your interest in working to enhance our community. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Green at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen@ci.new- hope.mn.us or Kirk McDonald at 763- 531 -5119 or kmcdonald@ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development City of New Hope CC: Dan Donahue, City Manager City Council Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 7�i - 2/' CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 + Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 + TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 -531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 -531 -5174 + Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 Below is a list of businesses that received this letter: Contact Dave Kloeber David Lasky Brian Anderson Jon Horkey Bev Russell Tim Eschbacker /Jim Diebold Tom McKinney Howard Paster Robert Rappaport Dr. Paul Williams Kevin Tiffany Greg Bender Judy Betty Doug Staricka Jay Showalter Mark Gilbertson Paul Anderson /Mike Diedericks Tina Haugstad Reza Vojoodi Alex Shmyel Ira Sklader Rochelle Nelson Lonnie Cooper Greg Johnson John Cherek Jean Ouellette Jim Moberg Mark Norman Jennifer Kirchoffner Ed Lipkin Mary Brandt Randy Rosengren Business Unique Thrift Property owner Total Register Systems Property owner Down on 42nd Avenue Big Lots (corporate) YMCA Paster Enterprises Winnetka Center — owner Apex Chiropractic Country Kitchen New Hope Bowl Liberty Tax Services Papa's Cafe New Hope Automotive Valvoline -Rapid Oil Change Universal Color TCBY Yogurt Winnetka Manor Apts. Alex Audio & Video Kings Manor Apts McDonalds Zealand Apts Sheridan Sheet Metal Gethsemane Cemetery Ouellette Enterprises Building owner All Star Sports Northumberland Apts Kmart B Grizzley Pizza Sunshine Factory Address 447142nd Avenue 7180 42nd Avenue 4215 Louisiana Avenue 7401 42nd Avenue 7180 42nd Avenue 4351 Xylon Avenue 760142nd Avenue Developer 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue 4221 Winnetka Avenue 7849 42nd Avenue 7001 42nd Avenue 4331 Winnetka Avenue 7181 42nd Avenue 7140 42nd Avenue 7305 42nd Avenue 7700 42nd Avenue 4231 Winnetka Avenue 4511 & 4521 Winnetka Avenue 4211 Rhode Island Avenue 4301 & 4401 Rhode Island 4201 Winnetka Avenue 4200 Zealand Avenue 4108 Quebec Avenue 815142nd Avenue 4210 Winnetka Avenue 4124 Quebec Avenue 732142nd Avenue 4220 & 4224 Winnetka 4300 Xylon Avenue 4229 Winnetka Avenue 7600 42nd Avenue May 31, 2005 Mr. Robert Rappaport Winnetka Center 11111 Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins, MN 55343 Dear Mr. Rappaport: We are writing to keep you up to date on the City Center project. We were sorry that you were unable to attend the work session with the City Council on May 2. The meeting was a good exchange of ideas between the two groups and the City remains committed to redevelopment in the City Center area. We appreciate your continued participation with the City Center Task Force and we value your opinions and contributions as we move forward in the redevelopment process. Staff is continuing to meet with business and property owners in the City Center area. A summary of the findings will be presented to the City Council at the meeting on June 27. The Council will discuss the project further at the work session in July. After that time, we will provide an update to keep you informed on the project progress. I also want to let you know that the City filled the Community Development Assistant position this week. The new person is Kim Green. You can contact her with any questions at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen @ci.new- hope.mn.us or you can reach me at 763 -531 -5119 or kmcdonald@ci.new-ho12e.mn.us Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development CC: City Manager City Council Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North + New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + www. ci.new - hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 + Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 + Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 + TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 + Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 + Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 Below is list of Task Force members that received this letter: • Bev Erickson Tom McKinney • Chris Lange • Robert Rappaport • Stan Mack • Jim Collins • Dave Rodquist • Bahram Akradi CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 -531 -5100 + Police (non - emergency): 763 -531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 • TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 1 May 31 2005 Mr. Roger Landy NH Planning Commission 4417 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Dear Mr. Landy: Thank you for attending the work session with the City Council on May 2 to discuss the City Center project. We appreciate your continued participation in the City Center Task Force and we believe that the meeting was a good exchange of ideas between the two groups. The City remains committed to redevelopment and we value your opinions and contributions as we move forward in the redevelopment process. Staff is continuing to meet with business and property owners in the City Center area. A summary of the findings will be presented to the City Council at the meeting on June 27. The Council will discuss the project further at the work session in July. After that time, we will provide an update to keep you informed on the project progress. I also want to let you know that the City filled the Community Development Assistant position this week. The new person is Kim Green. You can contact her with any questions at 763 - 531 -5196 or kgreen @ ci.new - hope.mn.us or you can reach me at 763- 531 -5119 or kmcdonald @ci.new- hope.mn.us Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development City of New Hope CC: City Manager City Council Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North > New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 ® `Anvw. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 ® Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 . Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 c TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 . Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 Below is list of Task Force members that received this letter: • Jennifer Kirchoffner • Roger Landy • Jim Brinkman • Kimberly Johnson • Richard D. Friedrichsen • Kevin Tiffany • Tina Haugstad • Rick Martens CI TY OF NEw ® 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + w�A.n/V ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 m Police (non- emergency): 763 -531 -5170 ® Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 o TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 ® Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 o Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 r l� l �C April 18, 2005 Name Address Address Subject: May 2, 2005, City Council Work Session Regarding New Hope City Center Redevelopment Dear Name: The New Hope City Council will be conducting a work session on Monday, May 2, at New Hope City Hall (parks and recreation conference room) to discuss redevelopment options for the City Center area. You are being contacted because you served on the City Center Task Force. The City Council would like to meet with the members that served on the task force and hear your ideas and is inviting you to attend the meeting. Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. and the work session will begin shortly thereafter. Please RSVP to Pam Sylvester at 763 - 531 -5110. While the new City Council has indicated they feel some adjustments are needed in the concept plans that were prepared, they have expressed their strong commitment to improvements and redevelopment in the area and appreciate the work completed by the task force. This work session meeting will be an opportunity for both the council and task force members to exchange ideas on what type of development is needed in the area. It will also be an opportunity to update the task force on the status of ongoing meetings with property owners and businesses in the area and to discuss future actions to be taken. It is anticipated that after the City Council meets with the task force and after property owner meetings are completed, that a detailed process and timeframe will be approved to move improvements in the area forward. The city appreciates your contributions and volunteerism in the past and hopes that you will attend this meeting and others in the future to work in collaboration with the City Council and staff to help make significant improvements in the New Hope City Center area. Please contact me if you have any questions at 763- 531 -5119. I will look forward to seeing you at the meeting on May 2. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Community Development Director Cc: Dan Donahue, City Manager City Council NAME ADDRESS Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner 4220 Winnetka Ave North, #103 PHONE Email Northumberland Apts. New Hope, MN 55428 763 - 535 -0324 Jennifer cpl(a�attbi com Mr. Roger Landy 4417 Flag Avenue North NH Planning Commission New Hope, MN 55428 763- 535 -7602 rLlandyCcr�aol.com Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North 763 - 537 -4166 Bakrogseng(- New Hope, MN 55427 worldnet att net Mr. Tom McKinney 5155 East River Road Make A Wish Foundation 763 - 571 -9474 of Fridley, MN 55421 MN Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North 763 - 535 -5480 Sirspeedynewhope(a�mcleodusa New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Chris Lange (Sir Speedy) net 8601 Hopewood Lane New Hope, MN 55427 763- 525 -9837 clange o)-goldengate net Ms. Kimberly Johnson 2748 Lamphere Drive 763 - 545 -7853 New Ho e, MN 55427 Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen 3833 Independence Avenue North -kjohnson(@class.cla.umn.edu New Ho e, MN 55427 763 - 544 -4987 Mr. Kevin Tiffany — 7 - 84 - 8 - 42 n Avenue North Count Kitchen New Hope, MN 55427 763 - 537 -2062 Ktct9398()attbi com Mr. Robert Rappaport 11111 Excelsior Boulevard Winnetka Center 952- 931 -2543 robr(a)venturian Hopkins, MN 55343 Mr. Stan Mack 4148 Winnetka Avenue North com School District 281 New Hope, MN 55427 763 - 504 -8011 Stan mack(a�rdale k12 mn us Mr. Jim Collins 10710 Town Square Drive NE Anchor Bank 763- 795 -8400 Blaine, MN 55449 Ms. Tina Haugstad 7760 48 Avenue North TCBY Yogurt New Ho e, MN 55428 763- 533 -6019 tcbvtreatsnewhope(dmsn com Pastor Dave Rodquist 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North Crystal Free Evan g. Church New Ho e, MN 55428 drodguist(a)cefc com Bahram Akradi 6442 City West Parkway Lifetime Fitness 612 - 812 -1212 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Rick Martens 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 Brookstone, Inc. 952 - 837 -91 Rvm2955Qaol com Edina, MN 55439 COUNCIL VIR2 REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development March 14, 2005 Development & Plan Item No. By: Kirk McDonald, Director By: 8.3 REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE O CITY CENTER AREA AND SITE ADJACENT TO GOLF COURSE (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO . 71 AND 750) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests to give the City Council a brief update on the status of both the City Center area and the site adjacent to the golf course. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE Staff routinely updates the City Council on redevelopment projects. BACKGROUND Per the direction of the City Council, staff recently sent out mailings regarding both of these projects and will briefly update the Council on the timeline and next steps. ATTACHMENTS • Letter to Businesses in City Center Area • Letter to Developers for Site Adjacent to Golf Course MOTION BY SECOND BY TO:- RFA \Planning\livable communities \Q - update city ctr & golf course site March 8, 2005 «Title >>. «First Name» «Last Name» «Company_Name» «Address Line 1>> «Address Line 2>> City >>, « State>> « ZIP_Code>> Subject: « Subject>> Dear «First Name» «Last Name >>: This letter is being sent to you because you are a business or property owner /manager located in or near the New Hope City Center area. The City Center area includes properties near the intersection of 42nd and Winnetka avenues and properties located along 42nd Avenue between Zealand and Louisiana Avenues (see enclosed map). As you are probably aware, at the end of 2002 the City Council appointed a 15 member City Center Task Force, consisting of residents, civic leaders and business owners to study redevelopment opportunities in the City Center area. The City Center Task Force worked throughout 2003 to formulate a framework to guide future redevelopment activities in the area. The framework plan and task force recommendations were presented to the City Council in December 2003. In April 2004, the City Council instructed staff to focus on potential acquisition of the school district property. The concept.plans developed by the City Center Task Force proposed a mix of uses with high- density housing and a smaller number of quality commercial uses for that site. City staff worked with school district representatives throughout 2004 to assess the district's needs and identify possible relocation sites. In January 2005, several new council members took office. The City Council has recently expressed their commitment to redevelopment within the City Center area, but decided on a new approach. The City Council instructed city staff to shift its focus away from the School District 281 property on the southeast corner of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. Several Council members believe that most New Hope residents do not favor the high density housing and reduction in retail space reflected in the task force's concepts. Without the high density component, however, projected acquisition costs make redevelopment of the school district property economically unfeasible at this time. Page 2 March 8, 2005 Staff has been directed to work with existing commercial property owners in the area to discuss their plans for the future and encourage them to improve their properties. You are one of the businesses /property owners the city is contacting. We would like to discuss with you any future plans or ideas you have for your business or property and determine how the city could assist you with your plans to bring improvements to the City Center area. Please contact Pam Sylvester, community development secretary, at 763 -531- 5119 to schedule a meeting sometime in March or April for further discussion. After meetings are conducted with businesses and property owners /managers and feedback is received, all of the information will be presented to the City Council for further direction. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development City of New Hope Enclosure: Map cc: City Council City Manager City Center Task Force NEW HOPE CITY CENTER STUDYARFA ■ ■ ■ I I I �r�q : 4aa.� — im c center Rank K-Nlaft i , Gethsom , ane cemstar] � 101 mm mm mm Lab ng m m mm mm measave uiscount Winnetka Center, 4461 Mr Steve Reed ;Pharmacy '4461 Winnetka Avenue North Winnetka Avenue North New Hope (MN 55428 Winnetka Center, 4455 Mr Ken Streeter Star Liquors - 1 4455 Winnetka Avenue North :Winnetka Avenue North 'New Hope MN 55428 Winnetka Center, 4445 Ms . , Angela Holly ;Anderson Floral _ _ 14445 Winnetka Avenue North _ -. .._ . :Winnetka Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Owner /Man _ Winnetka Center, 4441 _ .. G ager ;Dollar Store & Tobacco ,4441 Winnetka Avenue North Winnetka Avenue North New Hope ;MN F55428 Owner /Man :Winnetka Center, 4415 _ lager _ Spa -A Salon 4415 Winnetka Avenue North _ _... :Winnetka Avenue North :New Hope MN 55428 Winnetka Center, 4361 Mr ,Oscar Velazquez iTienda Mexico 4361 Winnetka Avenue North .Winnetka Avenue North New Hoge MN %55428 Winnetka Center, 4351 - Dr lJohn Peterson Winnetka Chiropractic _ .4351 Winnetka Avenue North 'Winnetka Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Owner /Man. ;Winnetka Center, 4335 - ager Organic Tomato 4335 Winnetka Avenue North Winnetka Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Winnetka Center, 4331 Ms Judy Betty ;Liberty Tax Service 4331 Winnetka Avenue North _. .__....._.. _._ ;Winnetka Avenue North New Hope MN ;55428 owner/Man : ;Winnetka Center, 4321 - ,ager ;Marshall Salon Services .4321 Winnetka Avenue North .Winnetka Avenue North .New Hope MN 55428 Winnetka Center, 4311 Mr Doug Peterson ;LAN Game Center P.O. Box 290008 ?Winnetka Avenue North :Brooklyn Center MN 55429 Mr Robert Rappaport :Kensington Cottages_Corp. 11111 Excelsior Boulevard .Winnetka Center ;Hopkins MN 55343 Surendonk,; :General ;New Hope Mall, 4 a' 239 Winnetka' Ms Alisa Manager, :Lifetime Fit. ness ... _ 4239 Winnetka Avenue North 'Avenue North New Hope MN :55428 Owner /Man; New Hope Mall, 4237 Winnetka- ager General Nutrition 4237 Winnetka Avenue North .Avenue North 'New Hope MN 55428 ;Owner /Man New Hope Mall, 4237 Winnetka ; ager Love Nails 4237 Winnetka Avenue North 'Avenue North ;New Hope 'MN 55428 Store I. -New Hope Mall, 4233 Winnetka Manager ,Blockbuster 4233 Winnetka Avenue North :Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Tina and New Hope Mall, 4231 Winnetka. Kim ;Haugstad TCBY Yogurt ;4231 Winnetka Avenue North 'Avenue North Hope ' MN 55428 caner Man :New Hope Mall, 4229 Winnetkal }ager B. Grizzley Pizza 4229 Winnetka Avenue North Avenue North ,New Hope rMN 1 55428 New Hope Mall 4227 Winnetka Dr Milos ITomaides .. Alpha Dental 4227 Winnetka Avenue North _ ... _ . Avenue North New Hope :MN ;55428 ; New Hope Mall, 4225 Winnetka' Mr Arref I :Osman :Tobacco All About Smoke 4225 Winnetka Avenue North Avenue North New Hope ;MN 55428 New Hope Mall, 4221 Winnetka Dr Paul Williams Apex Chriropractic Center 4221 Winnetka Avenue North Avenue North New Hope 'MN 55428 ;Owner /Man _ _ New Hope Mall, 4 nne 217 Wi tk :ager ; Taco Johns 4217 Winnetka Avenue North Avenue North New Hope MN 155428 Owner /Man; New Hope Ma 215 Winnetka II inne 4 a ,ager 'Subway _ 4215 Winnetka Avenue North _. _ Avenue North ' w New ope MN 155428 Owner /Man i _. New Hope Mall, 4213 Winnetka ager Cost Cutters of New Hope 4213 Winnetka Avenue North 'Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Hope 4 Mall, 211 Winnetk a Mr Ernie :Zheng 'Hong Kong Buffet :4211 Winnetka Avenue North _ iAv nue North New Hope ;MN 55428 (Crawford, General i New Hope Ma 20 p II, 4 3 Winnetka r Mr Regg = Manager Applebees 4203 Winnetka Avenue North Avenue North -New Hope MN 55428 Mr Braham iAkradi Lifetime Fitness 6442 City West Parkway New H* ope Mall Ed n Prairie MN 55344 Mr Gary ... Lidstone CB Richard Ellis -7760 France Avenue S, #770 New Hope all Minneapolis . MN 55435 Store .p `Manager 'McDonalds 4201 Winnetka Avenue North 4201 Winnetka Avenue North ` New Hope MN 55428 ;Business Winnetka Avenue North, i e H 4201 W nn AMF O - are' Owner iMcDonalds Corp. 220184 P.O. Box 66351 New Hope Airport 'Chicago `IL 60666 h ' etka Avenue North, Ms Rochelle Ne Nelson _ . McDonalds Corp. 220184 1650 W 80th Street, #900 ; N w Hope 'Bloomington MN .55431 Store i Manager i Kmart Discount Store '4300 Winnetka Avenue North 4300 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope MN '55428 Store Manager Big Lots ;4350 Winnetka Avenue North 4350 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope_ MN 55428 EBL &S Property :230 South Broad Street 4300 Winnetka Avenue North, Mr Ed Lipkin ; Management Inc. _. Mezzanine _ New Hope, Minnesota `Philadelphia PA 19102 4350 Winnetka Avenue North Mr Tim Eschbacher, Big Lots 300 Phtllipi Road New Hope, Minnesota :Dept. 161 Columbus SOH (43228 `wa»a8er-L Fargo oa North .uznu*cnu Avenue North \ iwvw Hope .mw �ao4u7 , ' _--kwell» __- -- ibacu�2n6^� North, ---| / '--- ---- *v- Pave _� 'Wells Fargo � u Hope | �Gvmenyam� � �x�w/ ! ! !mm -'- _ _ _ i ' a Dr 'Rvn ` m _ / �HomuOo_g�ma_C��e[_ � �onno4und Avenue wvdh � .e0004zod Avenue monh ` �wew 'Mw �o4z7 ' Dr,,_ - uomox - � - nnoo�o�� ",""==""' - - - 'o�no4zv�/wo��ewouh . 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Box 16003 ;Avenue North Minneapolis `MN '55416 'Winnetka Manor Apartments, ':4511 and 4521 Winnetka Mr Reza Vojoodi 'A & R Management Co. 10825 41st Avenue North :Avenue North Plymouth MN 55441 :Golden Oaks Apartments, 8420 Mr Craig Eggers C & R Investments 610 Virginia Shores Circle 42nd Avenue North ;Excelsior MN -55331 Northumberland Apartments, 4220 and 4224 Winnetka Ms _Mary Kileen Colonial Properties P.O. Box 261 ;Avenue North ; Long Lake MN 55356 Kings Manor Apartments, 4215, 1 4301 and 4401 Rhode Island Mr Ira 'Sklader Hillaway nvestments LLC '5217 Waata Boulevard, #212 1 1Avenue North St. Louis Park WN 55416 Mr :Lonnie onnie Cooper Zealand Apartments 1721527 th Avenue North •4200 Zealand Avenue North Plymouth MN , 55447 Busines _ ;4210,4212,4214,42116 Owner Ouellette Enterprises LLP °3916 26th Avenue North ;Winnetka Avenue North - Robbinsdale ;MN 55422 Mrs —�' Won Ho |�ey_ ----/ ! lozomyh o�vo --------- ��o 4o9u /wv�wo nunx / ' | oomonv=m� +wm 5n^or i '~~~'~^^~~~~^ n��a-�--- -- ''----- -----` | - � ------'--'-- -- ms __x��nvu_ `*�unon -- /f�n14un8)wen���wouo �74o 4znu^wonuuwv�h --ir��i���6�v�nvv����- i,4o1^znu/wonuownun �w*w 'NN �55427 � *r 'avu 'm�n�m� - — '- `- . — '— - - --- - wvwnupa- ' - m��- mm -�u��f � ' |uv���p�z�����veua�-�- - _� - -- Mr James Moberg_ _ _ ___ �non Salem Court ':Avenue North ` !Momomoui Mm '55115 i 4124 Quebec Avenue North, iQuebeG Plaza, 4124 Quebec Ms - Twila Keim : Attorney,., . . ........ .. ... *log ;Avenue North 'New Hope Owner/Man . :4124 Quebec Avenue North, Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec �ager :Superior Senior Service 4101R iAvenue North I ­ 1 . -New Hope, WN 55427 Mr ;Tom ;Mliner State Farm Insurance .4124 Quebec menue'kiorth, #11 (Qu ebec Plaza, 41 24 Q .. uebec Av enu - e North New Hope M . N - ,Owner/Man. 4124 Quebec Avenue North. 'Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec ager Firi Design Contracting #105 Avenue North New Hope MN -55427 4124 Quebec Avenue North, iQuebeG Plaza, 4V4 Quebec Mr !Steve Drill "Wells Fargo Financial ;#106 Avenue North MN -55427 4124 Quebec Avenue North, 'Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec _ Mr Wohn Stinson John Stinson & Associates 4200 Avenue North New Hope : MN 65427 4124 Quebec Avenue North, ; Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec Dr Victoria Heartland Chiropractic 1201 Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 :4124 Quebec Avenue North, � Pla Quebec Mr Ed Viehman Re-Bound Freight Brokers 4204 !Avenue North New Hope MN Owner/Man t 4124 Quebec Avenue North, 'Quebec Plaza, 424 Quebec Owner/Man Signtronix, Inc. 4206 '4124 Avenue North lNew Hope MN '55427 Quebec Avenue North, ;Quebec Plaza, 4i�4 ager Creative Touch Massage ;:#203 'Avenue North !New Hope MN '55427 .OwnerjMan; 'NRS - Northern Reporting j 4124 Quebec Avenue North, Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec ... New Hope MN . 4124 Quebec Avenue North, !Quebec Plaza, 4124 Q uebec Mr Stephen - Beseres Attorney North 'New Hope MN 55427 Owner/Man. ; 4124 Quebec; Avenue North, ; Quebec Plaza,'4124 Quebec Wings Soccer Club 4302 Avenue North :New Hope MN 55427 4124 Quebec Avenue North, : Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec Ms Maria Hartage :Companion Care 4305 Avenue North New Hope _MN 4124 Quebec Avenue North, Quebec 01 aza,4124 Quebec Mr :Patrick Lilly Allstate Insurance �#308 �Avenue North )New Hope MN 55427 Meeting Date I Title I First Name I Last Name I Corripany Name Address Line 1 Subject ddress Line City State I ZIP Code Owner /Man 4124 Quebec Avenue North ! Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec ager __. { A Touch for Balance #205 Avenue North I- ,New Hope MN 1 55427 .- _ Owner /Man 4124 Quebec _ Avenue North, _. _ _ . _., __. _ _ _. ;Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec - ; ager Closers Finalis 4304 !Avenue North New Hope ;MN 55427 Owner /Man Advanced Quality 4124 Quebec Avenue North, Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec ager ; Engineering #208 _ :Avenue North New Hope MN '55427 Owner /Man 4124 due Q Avenue North, _.., Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec _.. ager All Insurance 4102 .. _.. 'Avenue North New Hope -MN 55427 4124 Quebec Avenue North, _ 'Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec Mr Michael ;Murry, CPA; 4100 ;Avenue North ; `New Hope 'MN 55427 4124 Quebec Avenue North, Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec Dr Piper :Coyote Chiropractic ' #201 Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 Owner /Man; -4124 Quebec — Avenue North, Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec ;ager :Thomas Travel_ i #207 Avenue North New Hope MN •55427 Owner /Man: 4124 Quebec Avenue North, 'Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec _ _,a er _� ,._ Associates PiercePim &Assoc; ,#306 Avenue North New Hope WN 55427 J ager Man 4124 Quebec Avenue North, ;Quebec Plaza, 4124 Quebec ;ager ;The Mark Baker Company , #307 `;Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 ;Owner /Man: ager ;First Line Engine !4125 Oregon Avenue North '4125 Oregon Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 4211 Rhode Island Avenue M 4211 Rhode Island Avenue Mr :Alexander Shmyel -Alex Audio & Video North ?North ;New Hope MN 55427 :4116 and 4108 Quebec - Avenue' Mr =Greg Johnson Sheridan Sheet Metal .4108 Quebec Avenue North North 'New Hope MN 55427 Mr AI Stabenow Gethsemane Cemetery :8151 42nd Avenue North ;8151 42nd Avenue North New Hope MN 55427 :8151 42nd Avenue North, New Mr John Cherek The Catholic Cemeteries '.400 Selby Avenue, Suite S :Hope 'St. Paul MN '55102 Z H y Z M m n ) Cook's Ld <t Auto im NH Auto NV MVW Q Y > g W tY . ¢ G ���< 0 CD o �iil� il�� i11� a o Y ° o n 6004 Will E IIZ} M N n O O J� ��ry V { o � ua ° L BOLL BOLL L Z LUL 9ILL L LL ' 9ZLL bZLL L ¢ £UL ZELL N L 108L 008L L ��. 608L 90BL 3L LLBL 918L w � a 5 p� v Z w b a G 3 E~ d ' e� m 3AV NOI AX w� �w .B LJ 1- U iB :B 28 .e �e �e �B iB N O c N 3AV Y N G W Op n ZMI n I n �4 a v .Hi [ G U — v¢ N 0 P. O tl Z P, W O Je =�JY G G O M U r e I Sunshine n Factory v j o Universal G o F Color x v Gas n d Splash N �N Apts N 3AV 0NYIV33Z �Q Kitchen ^ ^ M of C N tv n r7 Yf '�. •b m O O U U O �a Z F McDonalds y f N 1 o w a O 4J Y W Z J o On O a W 1—a ,ao[ z w Q Z g Wells Fargo J N n m Wells Fargo U 2 O tz f o Golden W d w Oaks Apts Z i U �w Heritage _ 8 UZ Dental Y o Zealand ' W U �N Apts N 3AV 0NYIV33Z �Q Kitchen ^ ^ M of C N tv n r7 Yf NH Bowl g n n Chow z b Express L a Q g Quick Stop Tobacco ttitL n N 3AV aNVIX� Erv's Barber N n n n Papa's Cafe IBI[ $ o °< a N Citgo tcZL Y d g g S S$ w Quick Stop " N 3AV VOVA3N Rapid Oil 90E4 All Star Sports N 3AV N0032i0 N Central Bldr NW Hair n G Y Y bo N w � w N O a_ Quebec Plaza . v v , j m n n m in .- � rn' S K ° S S 3 U n ABRA Auto 0 Autohaus F � Country a Kitchen ^ J O N Y O �a Y F m IZEL , j m n n m in .- � rn' S K ° S S 3 `a � • Y Y Y A 4 IZEL Y Y , j m n n m in .- � rn' S K ° S S 3 mill March 11, 2005 «Name>> <<Company>> <<Address>> CityStateZip>> Dear <<Name >>: The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the city of New Hope seeks to solicit input from developers regarding the development of a market rate, owner - occupied condominium project on a site in the area of the Bass Lake Road Apartments at Bass Lake Road and Yukon Avenue North (see attached location map). You are formally invited to attend a development round table meeting to receive a presentation on the redevelopment of the Bass Lake Road Apartments area, and to obtain a copy of the developer packet and formal Request for Proposal information. The round table meeting will be held at New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota, on Monday, March 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. A presentation and project overview will be provided along with copies of an information packet outlining the overall project objectives, site - specific information and concepts for the area. Also included in the packet will be the formal request for qualifications and proposal information. RSVPs are requested no later than Friday, March 18, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. to ensure that sufficient handout materials will be available for attendees. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss this redevelopment project further. To RSVP contact Ruben Vazquez, Community Development Intern, at 763 -531 -5114 or rvazquez @ci.new - hope.mn.us. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Community Development Director Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 + www. ci.new - hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 -531 -5100 + Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 + Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 • TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 * Public Works Fax: 763 -.592 -6776 List of Developers Company Contact 1 Contact 2 Address City State Zip Code Phone A & B Corp Eli Baluch 9705 29th Avenue North Plymouth MN 55441 Adolfson & Peterson Const Anthony Sjolander 6701 West 23rd Street St Louis Park MN 55426 952- 544 -1561 Alan Chazin Homes, Inc. Alan Chazin 5353 Wayzata Blvd., Ste. 602 St Louis Park MN 55416 952 - 546 -3385 Arcon Development, Inc. 7625 Metro Boulevard, Suite 140 Edina MN 55439 952- 835 -0181 Avalon Homes, Inc. Tony Genough/Trudy 843 Broadway Avenue West Forest Lake MN 55025 651 - 466 -0609 Blumen Architecture Inc. James Moy 6235 Earle Brown Drive, D -Barn Brooklyn Center MN 55430 763- 561 -5757 Bor-son Co 2001 Killebrew Drive, Suite 141 Minneapolis MN 55425 952.854.8444 Br Homes, Inc. H H c. Akinyele "Yele" Akinsanya 4050 Olson Memorial Hwy. Ste 205 Golden Val MN 55422 763 - 529 -9100 Bright Bright Keys Dev &Corp Inc. 1809 northwestern Ave Stillwater MN 55082 651.430.1500 Richard V. Martens 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 Edina MN 55439 952 -837 -9167 Centex Centex Homes 12400 Whitewater Drive Minnetonka MN 55343 952 - 936 -7833 Christenson Corporation Ron Christenson 12 South 6th Street Suite 715 Minneapolis MN 55402 612- 371 25 Christian Builders, Inc. -82 14285 James Rd N Rogers MN 55374 763 - 428 -8323 Clarion Associates, LLC Matt McCoy 1700 Broadway, Suite 400 Denver, Co 80290 Coldwell Banker Burnet John Huh 3033 Excelsior Blvd. #100 Minneapolis MN 55416 612- 920 -5605 Collyard Group, LLC Phillip Byrge 11712 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka MN 55305 952 - 593 -6177 Counselor Realty Pam Frey 1360180th Circle Maple Grove p MN 55369 763- 535 -5106 Cunningham Group Bill Delaney Noah Bly 201 Main St SE #325 Minneapolis MN 55414 612- 379 -3400 David Berndard (Rottlund) Bruce Pankonin 3065 Centre Point Drive Roseville MN 55113 Developer's Resource Co Marc Anderson 15525 32nd Avenue North Plymouth Y MN 55447 763- 694 -9494 Dominium Dev and Acquisistion, LLC Jeffrey Huggett 2355 Polaris Lane North Suite 100 Minneapolis MN 55447 763- 354 -5500 Donnay Homes Paul Donnay 9687 63rd Avenue North Maple Grove MN 55369 763- 592 -4748 Frana and Sons, Inc 633 2nd Avenue South Hopkins MN 55343 952 -935 -8600 FTK Properties John Kwakenat Dennis Walsh 1710 N. Douglas Drive Golden Valley MN 55422 763- 542 -8667 GMMHC Bill Buelow 15 South Fifth Street, Suite 710 Minneapolis MN 55402 GSR Real Estate Services Charlie Nester 615 First Avenue NE, Suite 500 Minneapolis MN 55413 612- 338 -2828 Hans Hagen Homes 941 NE Hillwind Road Fridley MN 55432 763 - 586 -7200 Hartford Group Inc. Larry Johnson 12100 Singletree Lane, Suite. 107 I Eden Prairie MN 55344 952- 746 -1200 Heritage Development Mike Moriarty 422 East County Rd D St. Paul IMN 55107 Hokanson Development Jay Roos 9174 Is anti Street Blaine IMN 155449 763- 786 -3130 List of Developers Company Contact 1 Contact 2 Address City State e Phone Key -Land Homes Office 17021 Fish Pointe Road SE Prior Lake MN 55372 952 -440 -2868 KKE Architects Greg Hollenkamp 3001st Avenue North Minneapolis MN 55401 612- 339 -4200 Kraus- Anderson Co 523 South Eighth Street Minneapolis MN 55404 612 - 305 -2934 LaNel Financial Group, Inc. Paul Brewer 4601 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 601 St. Louis Park MN 55416 952 - 920 -5338 LHB Engineers & Architects Richard Carter 250 Third Avenue North, Suite 450 Minneapolis MN 55401 612- 338 -2029 Loucks & Associates David Hagen 7200 Hemlock Ln Ste 300 Osseo MN j 55369 763 -424 -5505 Manley Land Development, Inc. Kurt Manley 2113 Cliff Dr Eagan MN 55122 651.454.4933 Master Chirs Nestor 125 W. Broadway Minneapolis MN 55411 612 -872 -9200 McDonald Construction 7601 145th Street West Apple Valley MN 55124 952 -432 -7601 McGough Construction Mark Brill 2737 Fairview Avenue Roseville MN 55113 651 -633 -5050 McNulty Construction Co 400 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55401 612 -339 -0674 Metro Plains Development Co Larry Olson 1600 University Avenue, Suite 212 St. Paul MN 55104 651- 523 -1246 MSP Real Estate Tom Kleve 7201 Walker Street, Suite 20 St. Louis Park MN 55426 952 -351 -4544 Nichols Financial Services 350 W Burnsville Parkway Burnsville MN 55337 952- 895.5200 Oakridge Builders, Inc. 15235 North 65th Place Maple Grove MN 55311 763- 551 -1644 Orrin Thompson Homes 935 E. Wayzata Bld Wayzata MN 55391 763- 544 -7333 Park Midwest George Bestrom 8085 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 100 Golden Valley MN 55426 763 - 847 -6600 Paster Enterprises 2227 University Avenue Saint Paul MN 55414 651- 646 -7901 Pinehurst Properties Paul Maenner 4999 France Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55410 612- 929 -0010 Pulte Homes Corp 815 Northwest Pkwy., Ste 140 Eagan MN 55121 651 -255 -7142 River Run Properties Chris Winter 971 Sibley Memorial Hwy. Lilydale MN 55118 651- 552 -6831 RLK Kuusisto Ltd Brian Sullivan 6110 Blue Circle Drive, Suite 100 Minnetonka MN 55343 952 -933 -0977 Ron Clark Construction Tim Bohlman 7500 West 78th St Edina MN 55439 952 -947 -3000 Rottlund Homes Deb Ridgeway 3065 Centre Pointe Drive Roseville MN 55113 651 -638 -0500 Ryan Companies US, Inc. Kent Carlson 5010th Street S. Minneapolis MN 55403 612 -492 -400 Ryland Homes Chris Enger 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie MN 55344 952 -949 -0013 Scholl & Madsen Tom Scholtenbauer 110580 Wayzata Blvd., Ste 1 Minnetonka MN 55305 952- 546 -7601 Sherman & Associates George Sherman Loren Brueggemann 233 Park Avenue, Suite 201 Minneapolis MN 55415 Short Elliot Hendrickson Bob Kost 100 N 6th Street, Suite 710C iMinneapolis MN 55403 612- 758 -6700 Sjoquist Architects, Inc. Michael Berg 12001 University Ave SE, Suite 200 Minneapolis MN 55414 612- 379 -9233 List of Developers Company SLP Investments Contact 1 Contact 2 Address City State Zip Code Phone Scott Peterson 3920 Lakeland Avenue, 112 Robbinsdale MN 55422 612- 730 -3580 Stonebridge Dev & Acquisition, LLC Paul Marzynski 15734 Follage Ave Th Cornerstone Group Jim Steiner Apple Valley PP eY MN 55724 r 952 -431 -5700 TOLD Development Gary Dreher 7661 Bush Lake Dr Bloomington MN 55438 952- 942 -6900 Town and Country Homes Shady 6385 Shad Oak Road Eden Prairie MN 55344 952.278.900 TransAction Companies Ltd. 7615 Smetana Ln., Ste. 180 Eden Prairie MN 55344 952- 944 -3455 Tushie Montgomery Architects Bob Bizno Eric Hoffman 1800 Century Park East, Suite 450 Los Angeles g Cp, 90067 Gary Tushie 7645 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 100 Richfield MN 55423 612 - 861 -9636 Witcher Construction Co. Tom Madsen 9855 W. 78th Street, Suite 270 Eden Prairie MN 55344 952 -830 -9000 Jon Hempel 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1290 Minneapolis MN 55402 Bob Best 100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1290 Minneapolis MN 55402 BASS LAKE ROAD APARTMENTS DEVELOPER'S ROUND TABLE TIMELINE Date Action March 11, 2005 City to send invitation letters to prospective developers for round table meetin March 21, 2005 RSVP from interested prospective developers to attend round table meeting due to Ruben March 28, 2005 Round Table meeting scheduled at 2 PM April 18, 2005 RFQ due to the City by 4:00 PM May 2, 2005 Present RFQ's submitted to Council at work session May 23, 2005 Deadline for city to make determination of which developers to invite to participate in RFP and notify selected developers 5 weeks from selection and notification of RFP's from selected developers due to City developers to participate in RFP by 4:00 PM COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 01 -18 -05 Work Session Item No. By: Kirk McDonald, CD Director By: 11.4 Amy Baldwin, CD Asst. REVIEW AND UPDATE OF CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the City Council discuss and review the potential City Center redevelopment and provide direction to staff as to how the Council wants to proceed. A three -ring binder with the task force history and the City Center Framework Manual has been provided to the City Council members for reference. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE City goal #2 is to emphasize maintenance and redevelopment of commercial and residential properties. The City Council has approved the formation of task forces in the past to study a variety of issues and accepted recommendations from these groups, with the understanding that all final decisions are made by the City Council. BACKGROUND The City Council accepted the City Center Task Force study and recommendations at its December 8, 2003, meeting and held discussion at work sessions in March and April 2004. The City Center Task Force binder contains the complete information regarding the task force. Following is a summary of the key points related to the City Center Task Force history and the work completed in association with the task force. The redevelopment of the City Center area has been discussed and reviewed a number of times in the past. The most recent prior to the task force was the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan completed in 1998. The City Council believed broad citizen input and support was essential as the city explored additional redevelopment of the City Center area and authorized staff to form a task force to study redevelopment opportunities. The council also developed specific goals and a timeline for the task force. These goals, as well as the work plan, can be found in the task force binder. The intent of the task force was not to drive out existing businesses but to improve upon the outdated configuration of the existing shopping centers and incompatible land use of the bus garage to create a focal point for the community. MOTION BY SECOND BY / TO: '� CL f� IC 66 'l'TG ACC t'LJ' I:\RFA \PLANNING\City Center Area \WS -City Center Task Force update 1- 18- 05.doc Request for Action Page 2 01 -18 -05 Applications for the task force were accepted for several months in mid -2002. In December 2002, the City Council named the 15 members of the task force and the first meeting of the task force was held in January 2003. When appointing members to the task force, the City Council included community residents, civic leaders, business owners and faith -based organization representatives to ensure diversity within the group. The members of the task force included: • Jennifer Kirchoffner, Northumberland Apts. • Roger Landy, Planning Commission & resident • Bev Erickson, resident • Tom McKinney, YMCA • Jim Brinkman, Sir Speedy and resident • Chris Lange, Citizen Advisory Commission • Kimberly Johnson, resident • Richard D. Friedrichsen, resident • Mr. Kevin Tiffany, Country Kitchen • Ms. Shari Velazquez, Tienda Mexicano • Mr. Stan Mack, ISD 281 • Mr. Jim Collins, Wells Fargo Banks • Ms. Tina Haugstad, TCBY, New Hope Mall • Pastor Dave Rodquist, Crystal Free Church • Mr. Bahram Akradi, Lifetime Fitness, New Hope Mall owner A number of consultants and staff members were involved with the process as well. The council approved a letter of agreement for urban design and redevelopment planning services with Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban at a cost of $55,542. This agreement was amended in February 2003 to include a preliminary market research study at a cost of $7,500. The original budget for the entire study was $180,000. Total costs to date are about $178,000. The city received a $55,500 Livable Communities planning grant from the Metropolitan Council, which was applied to these costs. The remaining expenses were paid out of the EDA budget. Task Force Activities: The task force met nine times during 2003. The task force reviewed a number of previous studies and planning documents for the city early in the process. Included in these were: • City Center Streetscape Master Plan • Comprehensive Plan • Zoning Code update • Life Cycle Housing Study • Thrift Store Study The task force members also participated in a visual preferences survey. The survey showed various land use alternatives in other cities as well as existing conditions in New Hope. Specifically, the survey included items showing general image and character, commercial building types, franchise architecture, residential building types, signs, parking lot treatments, and open spaces. The task force evaluated each photo and the results were tabulated and included in the framework manual. Throughout the study, the task force received and studied information regarding other redevelopment sites in the Twin Cities as well as ideas related to strip mall redevelopment and smart growth development. They toured redevelopment sites in Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Richfield. A market research study was completed by Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban (DSU) to provide preliminary analysis of the mix and types of housing and commercial development that may be appropriate for the City Center area, as well as the price points and target markets the site could serve. The research indicated that there is a market in New Hope for a broader range of housing products including co -ops, townhomes, manor homes, stacked flats, and condominiums. The research also found that New Hope has well above the Twin Cities average in senior care facilities and rental housing. Request for Action Page 3 The commercial market research indicated: 01 -18 -05 • The City Center's highly visible location and strong traffic counts made it an attractive site for new retail. • The city should follow the industry trend and "prune back" the large volume of current retail at City Center to a sustainable level of 75,000 to 125,000 square feet of neighborhood retail. • The office market is weak and new office space should be limited to about 50,000 square feet. In June 2003, the task force reviewed and presented comments on conceptual redevelopment plans developed by DSU and considered financing options. This review process continued at the July meeting where the task force reviewed updated concept plans and provided recommended adjustments. A draft design guideline document for the redevelopment area was then presented to the task force. The purpose of the guidelines is to foster high quality architecture and site planning, maintain an urban development pattern, and protect public and private investment in the area. The task force recommended approval of these guidelines and the guidelines are included in the framework manual. An open house was held in September 2003, and was attended by nearly 100 interested individuals. The concept plans developed by the task force were displayed and a presentation was made outlining the process, followed by a question and answer session. Useful feedback on the four different concept plans was received. The feedback indicated support for the concept that included a grocery component as well for the concept with a major retailer. Following the open house, the task force discussed input received and began to formulate its final recommendations. The task force took the feedback into consideration, as well as the market research and financial feasibility available for the different concept plans, and formulated its final recommendations. Policy and implementation recommendations were finalized in November 2003 and were presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in December 2003. The recommendations are also included in the framework manual. 2004 Activities: The City Center Framework Manual was finalized in the spring 2004. The document, generated by DSU, outlines the task force process and includes design principles, goals and objectives, and design guidelines. It also includes concept plans, financial analysis and implementation strategies. At the April 2004 work session, the Council directed staff to pursue the relocation and redevelopment of the District 281 administration and bus garage facilities at the southeast quadrant of the Winnetka and 42nd Avenue intersection. This direction was based on a number of factors: 1. The task force recommended focusing on the school district site. 2. Assumption that the redevelopment of one corner would drive the other. • Beginning redevelopment on the SE corner would allow relocation opportunities for businesses in Winnetka Center 3. Simpler to work with fewer property/business owners. 4. School district is willing to work with the city. Meetings were held with the school district and in October 2004 relocation options within the school district were presented to district representatives. In November 2004, district representatives and city staff and consultants visited the top sites. Request for Action Page 4 01 -18 -05 The Community Development Director has had communication with the various impacted property owners, including Braham Akradi of Lifetime Fitness and New Hope Mall; Robert Rappaport of Winnetka Center; and EBL &S, the owner of the Kmart property, in addition to the school district. Financial Information: Krass Monroe, the city's financial consultant, has been included in the process. Attached is a summary prepared by Krass Monroe on the general financial feasibility of the potential City Center redevelopment. Other Information: • Staff has been contacted by nearly two dozen developers interested in the redevelopment of the City Center area. A list of those developers is attached. As well, both Target and Walmart have approached the city with concept plans for locating in the City Center area, with Target on the southeast quadrant and Walmart on the northwest quadrant. • In 2003 and 2004, a petition drive was initiated to "save the Unique Thrift Store" with a number of petitions submitted to the city. Again, it was not the intent of the City Center Study to drive out the existing businesses in the city, but instead redevelop outdated buildings and site plans. The intent with a phased redevelopment would be that some of the existing businesses could be retained and relocated. • Staff feels it is important to take advantage of the opportunity of redeveloping the school district site if possible, as the district is in need of relocating a maintenance facility. It is very probable that the facility will be built at 42nd and Winnetka in the near future, which would further preclude redevelopment opportunities. NEXT STEPS: The City Council and staff need to work together to layout a plan of action and develop a common vision of the key elements of the potential redevelopment. When determining how to proceed, options staff would suggest include: 1. Present market research and financial information to the new City Council 2. Present results of school district site relocation analysis 3. Reconvene the existing task force and have Council give appropriate direction 4. Expand task force 5. Formulate another method of capturing meaningful input (resident survey, neighborhood meetings, etc.) 6. Investigate the potential impacts of the Kmart — Sears merger 7. Solicit developer proposals ATTACHMENTS: • Krass Monroe summary on financial feasibility • List of interested developers CITY OF NEW HOPE Financial Feasibility for Redevelopment in the City Center Project Area A number of redevelopment projects are currently underway within the city of New Hope. As staff is well aware, these projects are expensive and take a long time from initial planning to final completion. Redevelopment in the City Center area will be no different. New development will occur only when the there is a real development proposal and the redevelopment costs (including acquisition, relocation, demolition, site preparation, public improvements, etc.) can be paid for. For redevelopment to occur, the city is often asked to help with the extraordinary costs of acquiring and making property ready for development. While grants from the state are often a piece of the overall financing, it is tax increment that contributes a significant portion of the redevelopment funds. Tax increment captures the taxes resulting from the increased market value of the property. A new project will often need to be valued at 8 to 10 times the current assessed value of the property for tax increment alone to provide the necessary redevelopment funds. Tax increment is used to cover the gap between what the property would be worth to a developer and what it would cost to acquire and make the site ready. Acquisition, demolition and relocation are often 200% of current assessed value. Once a redevelopment site has been acquired, new utilities, roads, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and trails are often required. These costs frequently do not create as much value to a developer as it costs to construct them. The city is using tax increment to cover all costs up to a fair market value for the underlying land. The financial analysis of the City Center Project Area was split into two areas, the northwest (NW) corner and the southeast (SE) corner. The NW corner includes K -Mart, New Hope Mall, McDonalds and the Winnetka Center. The initial tax increment analyses included the New Hope Mall and McDonalds sites, but we determined that no reasonable amount of new development could overcome the estimated acquisition costs. While it may be possible in the future to redevelop these sites, they are currently integrated into the various redevelopment options for the surrounding properties. The redevelopment scenarios for the SE corner include the school administration building, bus garage, Dura Process and Autohaus. Due to property tax changes enacted in 2001, high market value / high density housing currently generates the highest amount of tax increment on a given piece of property. The current market value per acre on the NW corner is approximately $330,000 per acre. New townhome development could be $2.5 million per acre. Because almost one -third of the property taxes paid by commercial property goes to the State for school district funding, and is not considered tax increment, replacing the existing retail with new retail is difficult. Retail projects alone do not generate enough tax increment to pay for the redevelopment costs when the existing use has a high value. The current assessed value of the NW corner, excluding McDonalds and the New Hope Mall, is $8.5 million. An option that includes mostly housing and a small amount of retail on the redeveloped property could have an assessed valued of $71.0 million, an eight times increase in value. The initial analysis shows that this type of redevelopment project could work. A potential developer for this site will undoubtedly propose a different mix of housing and retail, but the analysis was simply to see if redevelopment was possible under any circumstances. On the SE corner, the current school district use of the property is exempt from property taxes. Even so, these properties would be valued by the assessor if they were put into a tax increment district. The current estimate of the assessed market value of all properties in the SE corner is approximately $5.5 million. Two significantly different uses have been proposed for this site. The first would include a single large retail user surrounded by separate smaller retail sites. This all retail use would be valued at $17.0 million. The estimated shortfall, after tax increment assistance, is approximately $2.0 million. For this use to be financially feasible, the end user must pay more for the site, or the acquisition and other redevelopment related costs must be significantly less than currently projected, neither of which may be achievable. A second option for the SE corner would be a mixed -use development of approximately 292 housing units and 39,800 sq. ft. of retail. The estimated market value would be $43.7 million, or about an eight times increase in value. As with the housing development on the NW corner, this type of development appears financially feasible. A larger amount of retail with a reduced number of housing units may also work. Redevelopment of the City Center area will take a number of years and will require significant financial assistance from the city, mostly in the form of tax increment. Each development proposal will need to be analyzed separately to determine its financial feasibility. Lack of site control is a significant obstacle for any development here. No developer will proceed without an understanding of the costs and risks involved. Even with all these caveats, doing nothing may be the least desirable option. Market values of the existing properties have stagnated, creating no new tax base for the city. When areas of the city are not increasing in value, they may actually decline. Much of the property on the SE corner is owned by the school district and pays no property taxes. The school administration building and bus garage are located on property near residential areas and in a location better suited for other uses. There also appears to be an over abundance of retail. Redevelopment will meet a number of city goals and will ultimately provide much needed property taxes. G: \WPDATA\N\NEW HOPE \06\DOC\FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY.DOC City Center Developer List Company Name Contact Name Address City, St, Zip 1. Clarion Associates, LLC Matt McCoy 1700 Broadway, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80290 2. TransAction Companies Ltd. Bob Bizno & Eric Hoffman 1800 Century Park East, Suite 450 Los Angeles, CA 90067 3. Sherman Associates Loren Brueggemann 233 Park Avenue South, Suite 201 Minneapolis, MN 55415 4. Adolfson & Peterson Construction Anthony Sjolander 6701 West 23rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55426 5. Stonebridge Development & Acquisition, LLC Paul Marzynski 2130 West County Rd 42 Burnsville, MN 55337 6. David Berndard (Rottlund) Bruce Pankonin 3065 Centre Point Drive Roseville, MN 55113 7. Brookstone, Inc. Richard Martins 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 Edina, MN 55439 8. Ryland Homes Chris Enger 7600 Executive Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 9. Witcher Construction Co. Tom Madsen 9855 W. 78th Street, Suite 270 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 10. Cunningham Group Bill Delaney & Noah Bly 201 Main St SE #325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 11. Dominium Development and Acquisistion, LLC Jeffrey Huggett 2355 Polaris Lane North Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55447 12, Park Midwest George Bestrom 8085 Wayzata Blvd. Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55426 13. Christenson Corporation Ron Christenson 12 South 6th Street Suite 715 Minneapolis, MN 55402 14. Sjoquist Architects, Inc. Michael Berg 2001 University Ave SE, Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55414 15. Heritage Development Mike Moriarty 422 East County Rd D St. Paul, MN 55107 16. River Run Properties Chris Winter 971 Sibly Memorial Hwy. Lilydale, MN 55118 17. Master Development Charlie Nestor 2104 Fourth Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 18. Coldwell Banker Burnet John Huh 3033 Excelsior Blvd. #100 Minneapolis, MN 55416 19. The Cornerstone Group Jim Steiner 7661 Bush Lake Dr Bloomington, MN 55438 20. Loucks Associates David Hagen 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55369 21. Short Elliot Hendrickson Dan Cornejo 100 N 6th Street, Suite 710C Minneapolis, MN 55403 22. KKE Architects Greg Hollenkamp 300 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55401 23. Collyard Group, LLC Phillip B rge 11712 Wayzata Blvd. Minnetonka, MN 55305 September 30, 2004 Gregg Kruse Braun Intertec P.O. Box 39108 6875 Washington Avenue South Minneapolis, MN55439 RE: Request for Quote — Project No. 718 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment City Center Redevelopment Area Dear Mr. Kruse: Over the past two years, the city has been coordinating the redevelopment efforts of the southeast quadrant of the 42nd Avenue North and Winnetka Avenue North intersection. This project was identified by the City Center Task Force as a key component to the City Center redevelopment efforts. In that regard, you are being solicited to provide a cost estimate to complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards. Please find enclosed a Request for Quote Form as well as a project description for the above referenced project. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment must be submitted to the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2004. It is anticipated that the "Notice to Proceed" will be given to the selected bidder on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 - 531 -5137. Very truly ou Shawn Si ers Community Development Specialist Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures cc: Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney Vince Vander Top, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant Doug Bergstrom, Diversified Environmental Inc. Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Alan R. Brixius, AICP, Northwest Associated Consultants Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No. 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new - hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763 -531 -5170 • Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 • TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 September 30, 2004 Patricia Bungert Landmark Environmental, LLC 2042 W. 98th Street Bloomington, MN55431 01S111 RE: Request for Quote — Project No. 718 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment City Center Redevelopment Area Dear Ms. Bungert: Over the past two years, the city has been coordinating the redevelopment efforts of the southeast quadrant of the 42 Avenue North and Winnetka Avenue North intersection. This project was identified by the City Center Task Force as a key component to the City Center redevelopment efforts. In that regard, you are being solicited to provide a cost estimate to complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards. Please find enclosed a Request for Quote Form as well as a project description for the above referenced project. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment must be submitted to the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2004. It is anticipated that the "Notice to Proceed" will be given to the selected bidder on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 - 531 -5137. Very ly our , Shawn Siders Community Development Specialist Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures cc: Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney Vince Vander Top, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant Doug Bergstrom, Diversified Environmental Inc. Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Alan R. Brixius, AICP, Northwest Associated Consultants Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No. 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763 -531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 • TDD: 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 o Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 September 30, 2004 Peer Engineering, Inc. 4801 West 81st Street Suite 118 Minneapolis, MN55437 e qt RE: Request for Quote — Project No. 718 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment City Center Redevelopment Area Dear Sir/Madam: Over the past two years, the city has been coordinating the redevelopment efforts of the southeast quadrant of the 42nd Avenue North and Winnetka Avenue North intersection. This project was identified by the City Center Task Force as a key component to the City Center redevelopment efforts. In that regard, you are being solicited to provide a cost estimate to complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards. Please find enclosed a Request for Quote Form as well as a project description for the above referenced project. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment must be submitted to the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2004. It is anticipated that the "Notice to Proceed" will be given to the selected bidder on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 - 531 -5137. Very truly yours Shawn Siders Community Development Specialist Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures cc: Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney Vince Vander Top, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant Doug Bergstrom, Diversified Environmental Inc. Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Alan R. Brixius, A1CP, Northwest Associated Consultants Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No. 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763- 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 + TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 * Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 REQUEST FOR QUOTE PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT (ASTM E 1527 -00) Property List 1. 4000 Winnetka Avenue North 2. 4124 Winnetka Avenue North — Robbinsdale School District Bus Garage 3. 4148 Winnetka Avenue North — Robbinsdale School District Administration Building 4. 7849 42nd Avenue North 5. 770142nd Avenue North NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA Mr. Shawn Siders City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55427 Quote Due October 6, 2004 12:00 p.m. Dear Council Members: The undersigned have studied the attached description of work, being familiar with all factors and other conditions affecting the work and cost thereof, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, tools, materials, skills, equipment and all else necessary to complete the project in accordance with the attached description of work. Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards Total Cost for 5 properties listed above: $ In submitting this bid, it is understood that the owner retains the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the contract in the best interests of the owner, and that the bidder accepts the general terms of the standard city contract. It is understood that bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the date on the quote form. Respectfully submitted, Printed Name of Signer Address City, State and Zip Code Telephone Number Date DESCRIPTION OF WORK Scope of Work: The contractor is to perform a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Survey in accordance with the ASTM E 1527 -00 standard. In addition, the City requests a scope and cost estimate for related Phase 2 activities [subsurface testing and environmental hazards survey (asbestos testing, lead paint testing, etc. that assumes future demolition of all existing buildings)] in order to provide the city with a cost estimate for Phase 2 Environmental Assessment activities. The contractor for this assessment will not conduct any bulk asbestos or lead base paint assessment under this contract. Project Description: The five properties listed above are part of a proposed redevelopment project that may be undertaken by the City of New Hope. A map of the properties is attached to this RFQ. None of these properties have been acquired by the city. This assessment will assist the city in determining whether or not it is feasible to proceed with redevelopment, which could be residential, commercial, or mixed use. These properties have been used as commercial, office and industrial uses. The first property contains one industrial building which houses a recycling center as well as a martial arts center. The second property houses the Robbinsdale School District Bus Garage. This site has one building and underground fuel diesel fuel tanks. The third site is the Robbinsdale School District Administration building. This facility is the general administration offices for the school district. The fourth site has one building and is a restaurant use. The last property is an auto parts retail facility and has one building. The property located at 4124 Winnetka Avenue North has had two underground storage tank leaks detected and submitted to MPCA. The first leak was categorized as gasoline regular, leak identification number 3068. The second reported leak was categorized as hydraulic fluid, leak identification number 14547. The Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Survey (including scope and cost estimate for proposed Phase 2 activities) must be completed and submitted to the City of New Hope by MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004 Owner: The City of New Hope does not own these parcels, however, for purposes of this report, the city should be considered the owner as it is anticipated the city would acquire these parcels, if it elects to proceed with the proposed redevelopment. Award of Contract: It is anticipated that the New Hope City Council will award this bid on the evening of October 11, 2004. Notice to proceed will be given on October 12, 2004, if the city council awards a bid. Inspection: Once the bid is awarded, the city will facilitate the scheduling of site visits and interviews with property owners. Because the city does not own these properties, it will be necessary to coordinate these activities with the city. 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Please find enclosed a Request for Quote Form as well as a project description for the above referenced project. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment must be submitted to the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2004. It is anticipated that the "Notice to Proceed" will be given to the selected bidder on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 - 531 -5137. Very tryers Shawn Community Development Specialist Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures cc: Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney Vince Vander Top, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant Doug Bergstrom, Diversified Environmental Inc. Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Alan R. Brixius, AICP, Northwest Associated Consultants Val A Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No. 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 * www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 -531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763- 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763- 592 -6777 • TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 September 30, 2004 Patricia Bungert Landmark Environmental, LLC 2042 W. 98th Street Bloomington, MN55431 e q a RE: Request for Quote — Project No. 718 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment City Center Redevelopment Area Dear Ms. Bungert: Over the past two years, the city has been coordinating the redevelopment efforts of the southeast quadrant of the 42 Avenue North and Winnetka Avenue North intersection. This project was identified by the City Center Task Force as a key component to the City Center redevelopment efforts. In that regard, you are being solicited to provide a cost estimate to complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards. Please find enclosed a Request for Quote Form as well as a project description for the above referenced project. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment must be submitted to the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2004. It is anticipated that the "Notice to Proceed" will be given to the selected bidder on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 - 531 -5137. Very ly our , Shawn Siders Community Development Specialist Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures cc: Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney Vince Vander Top, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant Doug Bergstrom, Diversified Environmental Inc. Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Alan R. Brixius, AICP, Northwest Associated Consultants Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No. 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 * www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763 -531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 * TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 September 30, 2004 Peer Engineering, Inc. 4801 West 81st Street Suite 118 Minneapolis, MN55437 RE: Request for Quote — Project No. 718 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment City Center Redevelopment Area Dear Sir /Madam: Over the past two years, the city has been coordinating the redevelopment efforts of the southeast quadrant of the 42 Avenue North and Winnetka Avenue North intersection. This project was identified by the City Center Task Force as a key component to the City Center redevelopment efforts. In that regard, you are being solicited to provide a cost estimate to complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards. Please find enclosed a Request for Quote Form as well as a project description for the above referenced project. All bids must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2004. The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment must be submitted to the city no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2004. It is anticipated that the "Notice to Proceed" will be given to the selected bidder on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. If you have any questions or concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763 - 531 -5137. Very truly yours Shawn Siders Community Development Specialist Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures cc: Steven A. Sondrall, City Attorney Vince Vander Top, City Engineer Amy Baldwin, Community Development Assistant Doug Bergstrom, Diversified Environmental Inc. Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Alan R. Brixius, AICP, Northwest Associated Consultants Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project No. 718) CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North * New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 • Police (non - emergency): 763 - 531 -5170 • Public Works: 763 - 592 -6777 • TDD: 763 -531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 REQUEST FOR QUOTE PHASE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT (ASTM E 1527 -00) Property List 1. 4000 Winnetka Avenue North 2. 4124 Winnetka Avenue North — Robbinsdale School District Bus Garage 3. 4148 Winnetka Avenue North — Robbinsdale School District Administration Building 4. 7849 42nd Avenue North 5. 770142nd Avenue North NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA Mr. Shawn Siders City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55427 Quote Due October 6, 2004 12:00 p.m. Dear Council Members: The undersigned have studied the attached description of work, being familiar with all factors and other conditions affecting the work and cost thereof, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, tools, materials, skills, equipment and all else necessary to complete the project in accordance with the attached description of work. Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -00 standards Total Cost for 5 properties listed above: $ In submitting this bid, it is understood that the owner retains the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the contract in the best interests of the owner, and that the bidder accepts the general terms of the standard city contract. It is understood that bids may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the date on the quote form. Respectfully submitted, Address Printed Name of Signer Telephone Number City, State and Zip Code Date DESCRIPTION OF WORK Scope of Work: The contractor is to perform a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Survey in accordance with the ASTM E 1527 -00 standard. In addition, the City requests a scope and cost estimate for related Phase 2 activities [subsurface testing and environmental hazards survey (asbestos testing, lead paint testing, etc. that assumes future demolition of all existing buildings)] in order to provide the city with a cost estimate for Phase 2 Environmental Assessment activities. The contractor for this assessment will not conduct any bulk asbestos or lead base paint assessment under this contract. Project Description: The five properties listed above are part of a proposed redevelopment project that may be undertaken by the City of New Hope. A map of the properties is attached to this RFQ. None of these properties have been acquired by the city. This assessment will assist the city in determining whether or not it is feasible to proceed with redevelopment, which could be residential, commercial, or mixed use. These properties have been used as commercial, office and industrial uses. The first property contains one industrial building which houses a recycling center as well as a martial arts center. The second property houses the Robbinsdale School District Bus Garage. This site has one building and underground fuel diesel fuel tanks. The third site is the Robbinsdale School District Administration building. This facility is the general administration offices for the school district. The fourth site has one building and is a restaurant use. The last property is an auto parts retail facility and has one building. The property located at 4124 Winnetka Avenue North has had two underground storage tank leaks detected and submitted to MPCA. The first leak was categorized as gasoline regular, leak identification number 3068. The second reported leak was categorized as hydraulic fluid, leak identification number 14547. The Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Survey (including scope and cost estimate for proposed Phase 2 activities) must be completed and submitted to the City of New Hope by MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004 Owner: The City of New Hope does not own these parcels, however, for purposes of this report, the city should be considered the owner as it is anticipated the city would acquire these parcels, if it elects to proceed with the proposed redevelopment. Award of Contract: It is anticipated that the New Hope City Council will award this bid on the evening of October 11, 2004. Notice to proceed will be given on October 12, 2004, if the city council awards a bid. Inspection: Once the bid is awarded, the city will facilitate the scheduling of site visits and interviews with property owners. Because the city does not own these properties, it will be necessary to coordinate these activities with the city. 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Donahue City Manager City of New Hope 401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re: Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grant application – New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area, Southeast Quadrant Dear Mr. Donahue: We have received your application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) +,t funding for the ab roject. I regret to inform you that t his p Oppo rtunity Gra � b r application is ineligible for Opportunity Grant funding, and will not be considered in the evaluation process. The criteria adopted by the Metropolitan Council for awarding opportunity grants state that the grants are available to "help projects in the predevelopment phase that show potential for evolving to the LCDA development category." New Hope's proposal does identify a candidate redevelopment site. However, the stated purpose of the proposal is to "work with the school district to identify feasible relocation sites for their facilities currently located in the southwest quadrant of the City Center area.." The activities proposed to be funded for this proposal — identifying the school district's relocation needs, identifying and selecting a preferred relocation site —are not among the eligible activities for use of opportunity grant funds. Activities funded through opportunity grants must clearly result in outcomes directed toward preparing a specific site or location for development. The project activities proposed to be funded with this proposal will open up the site for redevelopment, and are a necessary prerequisite for further work on the redevelopment area. Unfortunately, the proposal as written is not eligible for an LCDA opportunity grant, and the Council does not have other sources to fund this proposal. Later phases of the project could be appropriate for a future opportunity grant, and I encourage you to consider submitting a grant in the future for other activities directed toward preparing the City Center redevelopment area for development. Thank you for your interest in Livable Communities funding. Sincerely, Eliz . Ryan Director of Housing and Livable Communities CC: Kirk McDonald Amy Baldwin www.ruetrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602 -1888 230 East Fifth Street - St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1626 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax 602 -1550 • TTY 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer Me Council Building communities that work June 15 2004 Daniel J. Donahue City Manager City of New Hope _ ------ 401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Re: Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grant application – New Hope City Center Redevelopment Area, Southeast Quadrant Dear Mr. Donahue: We have received your application for Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Opportunity Grant funding for the above - referenced project. I regret to inform you that this application is ineligible for Opportunity Grant funding, and will not be considered in the evaluation process. The criteria adopted by the Metropolitan Council for awarding opportunity grants state that the grants are available to "help projects in the predevelopment phase that show potential for evolving to the LCDA development category." New Hope's proposal does identify a candidate redevelopment site. However, the stated purpose of the proposal is to "work with the school district to identify feasible relocation sites for their facilities currently located in the southwest quadrant of the City Center area.." The activities proposed to be funded for this proposal — identifying the school district's relocation needs, identifying and selecting a preferred relocation site —are not among the eligible activities for use of opportunity grant funds. Activities funded through opportunity grants must clearly result in outcomes directed toward preparing a specific site or location for development. The project activities proposed to be funded with this proposal will open up the site for redevelopment, and are a necessary prerequisite for further work on the redevelopment area. Unfortunately, the proposal as written is not eligible for an LCDA opportunity grant, and the Council does not have other sources to fund this proposal. Later phases of the project could be appropriate for a future opportunity grant, and I encourage you to consider submitting a grant in the future for other activities directed toward preparing the City Center redevelopment area for development. Thank you for your interest in Livable Communities funding. Sincerely, 1 Eliz Ryan Director of Housing and Livable Communities CC: Kirk McDonald Amy Baldwin www.metrocouncil.org Metro Info Line 602 -1888 230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1626 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax 602 -1550 • TTY 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer i 4 Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 Office: 651 - 636-4600 • Fax: 651 -636 -1311 www.bonestroo.com MEMORANDUM To: Daniel Donahue, Kirk McDonald, Guy Joluzson Copy: Vince Vander Top, Sheldon Johnson, Bryant Ficek From: Mark Hanson Subject: City Center Redevelopment — Hennepin County Review File No. 34 -02 -142 Date: May 28, 2004 Attached please find Hennepin County's review of the City Center Redevelopment in accordance with our letter dated April 28, 2004, We need to discuss Hennepin County's review in greater detail. Specifically note the need for intersection improvements at Winnetka Avenue (CSAH 156) and 42 Avenue (CSAH 9). MAH : crw Attachments ■ St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester, Willmar, MN • Milwaukee, WI ■ Chicago, 1L Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned x Hennepin Hennepin County Transportation Department 1600 Prairie Drive Medina, MN 55340 -5421 Mr. Mark Hanson, P.E. New Hope City Consulting Engineer C/O Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Assoc. 2335 West Highway 36 St. Paul, MN 55113 763 - 745 -7500, Phone 763 - 478 -4000, Fax 763- 478 -4030, TDD www.co.hennepin.mn.us May 24, 2004 Re: City Center Redevelopment — New Hope CSAH -9 (42 Ave. No.) / CSAH -156 (Winnetka Ave.) Comments on Redevelopment Concepts A -D Dear Mr. Hanson: This letter provides comments on the future roadway needs in the CSAH -9 / CSAH -156 area in response to your Ietter on April 28, As you noted, this intersection does experience some congestion on the peak hours. The City is taking a proactive approach by considering future roadway needs in conjunction with the study of redevelopment options. We have the following comments: Trip Generation • The redevelopment options that the City is considering appears to produce similar total trip generation volumes overall. The difference between the options of 1 -2,000 trips on a daily basis is well within the typical "bounce" of traffic volumes that varies 10 -15 percent from day to day during the year. • More critical will be the peak hour volumes produced by the new redevelopment. Residential development typically has a directional split of 40/60 inbound/outbound in the morning and the reverse in the evening. Office development is more pronounced being 90/10 in/out- morning and 20/80 in the evening. Retail often affects the late afternoon and early evening hours more than it affects the peak hours. • Although combining mixed uses can theoretically reduce the overall trips, to date we have not seen significant vehicle trip reductions in other existing mixed use developments. Future Traffic • Compared to the 2002 counts reported in Table 5 (Bryant Ficek's Memo), recent counts that were taken in 2003 were slightly lower for CSAH -9 (21- 22,000 versus 24- 26,000 ADT in the, memo), and they were slightly higher for CSAH -156 (13- 14,000 versus 11- 13,000 ADT in the memo). • County forecasts for the year 2020 anticipate that CSAH -9 will increase to about 28- 30,000 ADT and CSAH -156 will grow to about 15- 16,000 ADT). This equates to about a 1% per year growth in traffic. • If the traffic volumes grow as projected, the CSAH -9 / CSAH -156 intersection will likely reach capacity before the year 2020. Access Management Hennepin County would like to see the redevelopment concepts better reflect the County Access Spacing Guidelines. For urban minor arterials (both CSAH -9 and CSAH -156), the guidelines recommend '/4 -mile spacing for streets and non- public high volume intersections, and 660 feet spacing for partial (right -in / right -out) type accesses. In most cases, the redevelopment concepts do improve the access spacing compared to what exists today. Based on local and national crash studies, crashes increase markedly when the overall access spacing drops below an average of 500 feet. The chart below compares the average spacing for CSAH -9 and CSAH -156 in both directions. As can be seen, northbound CSAH -156 and westbound CSAH -9 are deficient when compared to the general overall 500 foot figure. An Equal Opportunity Employer Recycled Paper T r. Mark Hanson, P.E. CSAH -9 / CSAH -156 Redevelopment Concepts May 24, 2004 Comparison of Driveway & Street Access Spacing for Proposed Redevelopment Concepts Crash History • A total of 107 crashes were recorded in the 1999 -2001 period on CSAH -9 and CSAH -156 between the termini noted in the above access spacing table. • A majority of the crashes (75 crashes or 70 %) occurred within the major street intersections and the remainder were at various commercial driveways (32 crashes or 30 %). • Two non - intersection areas that had clusters of crashes were in the vicinity of the 2 -way left turn lane section east of CSAH -156 (10 crashes) and the McDonald's /Caribou/Walgreens driveways on CSAH -156 (10 crashes). Roadway & Intersection Improvements • We would recommend that medians be extended to support the development of left turn lanes and to reinforce the desired access spacing. • Our analysis shows that the intersection operates near capacity today (LOS E) in the p.m. peak hour. The need to add right turn lanes is critical — for example, if a westbound right turn lane existed the intersection would operate at a better LOS D with an average delay of 54 seconds per vehicle. If right turn lanes were provided on all intersection approaches the operations would remain in the LOS D category, however the average delay would drop to 43 seconds per vehicle. • The right turn lanes are necessary for the intersection to operate satisfactorily in the future as well. Assuming; 1) the 1% per year traffic growth rate over the next 20 years, 2) the provision of right turn lanes on all approaches, and 3) allowance for permitted lefts (on the standard green phase) the intersection — then the operations could be maintained a LOS D operational level for the 20 year design period. Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations • CSAH -9 is identified as a future bicycle route in the County Bicycle Plan. Based on our copy of the City's Comprehensive Plan, New Hope does not have bicycle facilities planned in this area except for a short stretch along CSAH -9 west of Xylon Avenue. • The Three Rivers Parks — First Tier Trails Plan that the County and City participated in developing, emphasizes the use of 36 Avenue North as the primary east -west bicycle route. We would be willing to modify our bike plan to reflect this route instead of CSAH -9 if there is agreement among the four cities (Plymouth, New Hope, Crystal, and Robbinsdale). Thank you for the opportunity to review the City Center redevelopment concepts. If you have any questions, please call me at 763 - 745 -7633. Sincerely, Robert H. Byers, P.E. Senior Transportation Engineer c. Jim Grube, Director Transportation Department Tom Johnson - Transportation Planning Craig Twinem — Design Greg Chock - Operations CSAH -156 (Winnetka) - 40th to 45th Ave. (2,850 ft) CSAH -9 (42nd Ave.) -Xylon to RR Bridge (2,700 ft) NB SB EB WB Overall Average Accesses Spacing (ft) Accesses Spacing (ft) Accesses Spacing (ft) Accesses Spacing (ft) Spacing Existing 14 205 6 475 6 450 11 245 300 Redevelopment Concept "A" 13 220 6 475 5 540 7 385 360 Redevelopment Concept "B" 11 260 6 475 4 675 7 385 400 Redevelopment Concept "C' 13 220 6 475 4 675 7 385 370 Redevelopment Concept T" 15 190 6 475 4 675 7 385 350 Crash History • A total of 107 crashes were recorded in the 1999 -2001 period on CSAH -9 and CSAH -156 between the termini noted in the above access spacing table. • A majority of the crashes (75 crashes or 70 %) occurred within the major street intersections and the remainder were at various commercial driveways (32 crashes or 30 %). • Two non - intersection areas that had clusters of crashes were in the vicinity of the 2 -way left turn lane section east of CSAH -156 (10 crashes) and the McDonald's /Caribou/Walgreens driveways on CSAH -156 (10 crashes). Roadway & Intersection Improvements • We would recommend that medians be extended to support the development of left turn lanes and to reinforce the desired access spacing. • Our analysis shows that the intersection operates near capacity today (LOS E) in the p.m. peak hour. The need to add right turn lanes is critical — for example, if a westbound right turn lane existed the intersection would operate at a better LOS D with an average delay of 54 seconds per vehicle. If right turn lanes were provided on all intersection approaches the operations would remain in the LOS D category, however the average delay would drop to 43 seconds per vehicle. • The right turn lanes are necessary for the intersection to operate satisfactorily in the future as well. Assuming; 1) the 1% per year traffic growth rate over the next 20 years, 2) the provision of right turn lanes on all approaches, and 3) allowance for permitted lefts (on the standard green phase) the intersection — then the operations could be maintained a LOS D operational level for the 20 year design period. Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations • CSAH -9 is identified as a future bicycle route in the County Bicycle Plan. Based on our copy of the City's Comprehensive Plan, New Hope does not have bicycle facilities planned in this area except for a short stretch along CSAH -9 west of Xylon Avenue. • The Three Rivers Parks — First Tier Trails Plan that the County and City participated in developing, emphasizes the use of 36 Avenue North as the primary east -west bicycle route. We would be willing to modify our bike plan to reflect this route instead of CSAH -9 if there is agreement among the four cities (Plymouth, New Hope, Crystal, and Robbinsdale). Thank you for the opportunity to review the City Center redevelopment concepts. If you have any questions, please call me at 763 - 745 -7633. Sincerely, Robert H. Byers, P.E. Senior Transportation Engineer c. Jim Grube, Director Transportation Department Tom Johnson - Transportation Planning Craig Twinem — Design Greg Chock - Operations COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 04 -19 -04 Work Session Item No. By: Kirk McDonald, Director of CD By: Amy Baldwin, CD Assistant CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF CITY CENTER TASK FORCE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718) REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the City Council continues the discussion on the City Center Task Force study and recommendations and provide direction to staff as to how the Council wants to proceed. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The City Council has approved the formation of task forces in the past to study a variety of issues and accepted recommendations from these groups, with the understanding that all final decisions are made by the City Council. BACKGROUND The City Council accepted the City Center Task Force study and recommendations at its December 8, 2003, meeting and deferred additional discussion to a work session following the first of the year, which was held on March 15. This work session discussion is a follow -up to the initial discussion. A brief presentation on the task force and its recommendations was made at the March 15 work session. At that time, the Council requested additional information regarding financial feasibility and traffic projections. Attached is information on these two items. Greg Johnson, financial consultant with Krass- Monroe, will be in attendance to provide additional information on the financial feasibility of redevelopment in the area. Mark Hanson, city engineer, will also be in attendance to discuss estimated traffic impacts of redevelopment in the area. The key implementation recommendations made by the task force are: • The city should be proactive in making the redevelopment occur, through land acquisition, investigating opportunities through discussion with property owners, and soliciting developer proposals. • The first action should be to pursue relocating the school district bus garage and administration building. This will spur other redevelopment in the area and provide sites for existing businesses from other sites in the redevelopment area. The next steps would be to work with Winnetka Center or the Kmart site. • The city should allocate adequate resources to coordinate the project. • The task force should stay involved with the project on an as- needed basis, for ongoing civic development of the area, fundraising, feedback on plans, etc. MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: i- tarwA lARFA \PLANNING \City Center Area \WS -City Center Follow -up Discussion.doc Request for Action Page 2 04 -19 -04 Adopt the proposed design guidelines and future supportive ordinances to foster high quality architecture and site planning, reinforce the character envisioned by the community and protect public and private investment in the City Center area. The city should pursue the action steps outlined in the implementation strategy. Attached is the complete City Center Task Force Recommendations document. In summary, staff feels there are two key points within the task force recommendations for the Council to provide direction: • For this year, concentrate on redevelopment of school district site, based on recommendation of the task force. • Or, if redevelopment of the school district site does not seem likely, conduct an RFP process for the other key sites (Winnetka Center and Kmart). ATTACHMENTS • Krass Monroe Financial Feasibility Summary • Bonestroo Traffic Projections Memo • City Center Task Force Recommendations Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers & Architects To: Amy Baldwin From: Bryant Ficek Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. - Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E. - Glenn R. Cook, P.E. - Robert G. Schunicht, P.E. - Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E. - Mark A. Hanson, P.E Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, P.E. - Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. - Richard E. Turner, P.E. - Susan M. Eberlin, C.P.A. Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, P.E. - Robert R. Pfeffede, P.E. - Richard W. Foster, P.E. - David O. Loskota, P.E.. - Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. - Ted K. Field, P.E. - Kenneth P. Anderson, P.E. - Mark R. Rolfs, P.E. - David A. Bonestroo, M.B.A. - Sidney P. Williamson, P.E., L.S. - Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. - Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E. - Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. - James R. Maland, P.E. - Miles B. Jensen, P.E. - L. Phillip Gravel Ill, P.E. - Daniel J. Edgerton, P.E. Ismael Martinez, P.E. - Thomas A. Syfko, P.E. - Sheldon J. Johnson - Dale A. Grove, P.E. Thomas A. Roushar, P.E. - Robert J. Devery, P.E. Offices: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN - Milwaukee, WI - Chicago, IL Website: www.bonestroo.com CC: Mark Hanson, Sheldon Johnson Date: April 15, 2004 Re: 42 Avenue and Winnetka Avenue Redevelopment Concepts Project No. 34 -02 -142 Persuent to your request, we have completed a preliminary review of this area to determine the estimated traffic generation for the existing land uses and two redevelopment concepts. In addition, the existing daily traffic volumes on 42 Avenue and Winnetka Avenue were examined in conjunction with the existing and proposed developments. The redevelopment concepts focus on the northwest and southeast quadrants of the 42 Avenue and Winnetka Avenue intersection. There are also two smaller areas located in the northeast quadrant of that intersection. The existing land uses in these areas and their approximate size are detailed in Table 1 below. Table 1 Existing Land Uses in the Redevelopment Area NW Redevelopment Area Land Use Size NE Redevelopment Area Land Use Size SE Redevelopment Area Land Use Size Winnetka Center — 87,600 ft Alex's School District City Center 74,700 ft AudioNideo — 8,300 ft Office —25,000 ft K -Mart 108,900 ft Gas Station — Car 6 VFP* School District Wells Fargo 5,000 ft Wash Bus Garage —44,200 ft McDonald's 4,950 ft Photo Lab —4,500 ft Abra Auto Body — 17,800 ft Country Kitchen —4,200 ft Office Building —51,200 ft *VFP — Vehicle Fueling Positions 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651- 636 -4600 ® Fax: 651 -636 -1311 The two redevelopment concept land uses are presented in Tables 2 and 3 below. Table 2 Redevelopment Concept A: Mixed Use with Grocery NW Redevelopment Area Land Use Size NE Redevelopment Area Land Use Size SE Redevelopment Area Land Use Size Townhomes 89 Units Office 20,300 ft2 Townhomes 30 Units Stacked Flats 60 Units Mixed Use - Office —18,000 ft Stacked Flats 64 Units Multi - Family 90 Units - Retail _ 9,000 ft2 Multi- Family 198 Units Assisted Living 45 Units - Restaurant _ 9,000 ft Commercial 10,800 ft Retail 7,750 ft2 Mixed Use - Office —14,500 ft Restaurant 2,750 ft2 - Retail —14,500 ft2 Grocery Store 35,000 ft County Kitchen — 4,200 ft City Center 74,700 ft Bank 5,000 ft2 McDonald's 4,950 ft Table 3 Redevelopment Concept B: Mixed Use with Major Retail NW Redevelopment Area Lan Use Size NE Redevelopment Area Land Use Size SE Redevelopment Area Land Use Size Townhomes 84 Units Office 20,300 ft Big Box Retail 175,000 ft Stacked Flats 60 Units Mixed Use- Office — 18,000 ft Commercial 27,100 ft Multi- Family 350 Units - Retail _ 9,000 ft Mixed Use - Office —10,500 f12 Assisted Living 45 Units - Restaurant _ 9,000 ft - Retail —10,500 ft Retail 7,750 ft2 County Kitchen —4,200 ft Restaurant 2,500 ft City Center 74,700 ft McDonald's 4,950 ft As shown in the previous three tables, the two redevelopment concepts represent a change from the existing retail and office mix to include residential opportunities. In addition, the school district office and bus garage would be eliminated. In order to translate development into roadway traffic, the 2003 Trip Generation by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) was utilized. This document provides trip generation rates for a variety of land uses based upon historic data collected throughout the country. This document is the industry standard for estimating traffic volumes. One trip is equal to one vehicle traveling to or from a land use. Therefore, a motorist that travels both to and from a land use is considered two vehicle trips. Using the rates provided by the Trip Generation document, the average daily trip generation for each land use was determined, except for the school district bus garage. This land use was not listed in the ITE document and was estimated based upon previous experience and specific site information. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651- 636 -4600 • Fax: 651- 636 -1311 The trip generation for retail developments can be further sub - divided into the following four groups: • Diverted Trips — Vehicles on a nearby highway that will use local roadways in the future to divert from the highway to the development. • Pass -By Trips — Vehicles already on the adjacent roadways that will make a stop at the development in the future. • Internal and Multi -Use Trips — Vehicles that will stop at two or more developments in the site (such as stopping at two retail developments or stopping at a retail development to /from an internal office or residential development). • New Trips — Vehicles that would not be on the surrounding roadways if not for the development. Based upon previous work in this area and information provided by ITE, we estimate that 75 percent of the retail trips generated will be new, with the remaining 25 percent divided among diverted, pass -by, multi -use, and internal trips. Table 4 on the following page compares the existing and redevelopment concepts in terms of raw trip generation and overall new trips. As shown, Redevelopment Concept A is estimated to generate 2,015 fewer overall daily trips and 810 fewer new daily trips than the existing land uses. This reflects the increase in residential development and decrease in retail development. In general, a residential development will generate fewer trips than a retail land use. Redevelopment Concept B is estimated to generate 2,105 more overall daily trips and 2,230 more new daily trips than the existing land uses. While this alternative includes residential development and reduces retail development in the northwest quadrant, a significant amount of retail development is added to the southeast quadrant. This includes a big box land use bigger than the existing K -Mart store. Additionally, Redevelopment Concept B balances the daily vehicle trips generated by the northwest and southeast quadrants. In the existing condition and Redevelopment Concept A, the northwest quadrant is the more significant generator of traffic. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651- 636 -4600 • Fax: 651 - 636 -1311 Table 4 Average Daily Trip Generation Comparison Existing Land Use Redevelopment Concept A Redevelopment Concept B Raw Trip Raw Trip Raw Trip Land Use Generation Land Use Generation Land Use Generation NW Redev. Area NW Redev. Area NW Redev. Area Winnetka Center 3,765 Townhomes 525 Townhomes 495 City Center 3,210 Stacked Flats 350 Stacked Flats 350 K -Mart 6,105 Multi- Family 605 Multi - Family 2,355 Wells Fargo 1,235 Assisted Living 125 Assisted Living 125 McDonald's 2,460 Retail 335 Retail 335 Restaurant 125 Restaurant 125 Grocery Store 3,580 City Center 3,210 City Center 3,210 McDonald's 2,460 Bank 1,235 McDonald's 2,460 Sub -Total 16,775 Sub -Total 12,550 Sub -Total 9,455 NE Redev. Area NE Redev. Area NE Redev. Area Alex's Office 225 Office 225 Audio /Video 360 Mixed Use Mixed Use Gas Station - - Office 200 - Office 200 Car Wash 1,015 - Retail 390 - Retail 390 Photo Lab 195 - Restaurant 1,145 - Restaurant 1,145 Sub -Total 1,570 Sub -Total 1,960 Sub -Total 1,960 SE Redev. Area SE Redev. Area SE Redev. Area School District Townhomes 180 Big Box Retail 8,615 Office 280 Stacked Flats 375 Commercial 1,165 School District Multi- Family 1,335 Mixed Use Bus Garage 700 Commercial 465 - Office 120 Abra Auto Body 535 Mixed Use - Retail 455 Country Kitchen 55 - Office 160 County Kitchen 535 Office Building 285 - Retail 625 County Kitchen 535 Sub -Total 1,855 Sub -Total 3,675 Sub -Total 10,890 Raw Trip Raw Trip Raw Trip Generation Total 20,200 Generation Total 18,185 Generation Total 22,305 New Trips Only 15,490 New Trips Only 14,680 New Trips Only 17,720 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651 - 636 -4600 • Fax: 651 - 636 -1311 Using the trip generation for each alternative, the effect on traffic volumes on 42' Avenue and Winnetka Avenue were examined. The 2002 daily traffic volumes on these roads were obtained from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). These represent the latest available counts for this area and represent traffic volumes with the existing land uses. For this preliminary review, the difference in new vehicle trips was assumed to be the difference in daily traffic volumes on these roads. The table below compares the existing traffic volumes with the estimated traffic volumes under the alternative redevelopment concepts. Table 5 Daily Traffic Volume Comparison Based on this preliminary review, Redevelopment Concept A is expected to reduce daily traffic volumes on 42 Avenue and Winnetka Avenue by approximately 2 percent. Redevelopment Concept B is expected to increase daily traffic volumes on 42" Avenue and Winnetka Avenue by approximately 4 percent. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651- 636 -4600 • Fax: 651 - 636 -1311 42 Id Avenue 42" Avenue Winnetka Avenue Winnetka Avenue Scenario to the West to the East to the North to the South Existing Land Uses 26,000 23,600 12,800 10,800 Redevelopment Concept A 25,500 23,145 12,550 10,590 Redevelopment Concept B 26,965 24,475 13,275 11,205 Based on this preliminary review, Redevelopment Concept A is expected to reduce daily traffic volumes on 42 Avenue and Winnetka Avenue by approximately 2 percent. Redevelopment Concept B is expected to increase daily traffic volumes on 42" Avenue and Winnetka Avenue by approximately 4 percent. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651- 636 -4600 • Fax: 651 - 636 -1311 CITY OF NEW HOPE Financial Feasibility for Redevelopment in the City Center Project Area A number of redevelopment projects are currently underway within the City of New Hope. As staff is well aware, these projects are expensive and take a long time from initial planning to final completion. Redevelopment in the City Center area will be no different. New development will occur only when the there is a real development proposal and the redevelopment costs (including acquisition, relocation, demolition, site preparation, public improvements, etc.) can be paid for. For redevelopment to occur, the City is often asked to help with the extraordinary costs of acquiring and making property ready for development. While grants from the state are often a piece of the overall financing, it is tax increment that contributes a significant portion of the redevelopment funds. Tax increment captures the taxes resulting from the increased market value of the property. A new project will often need to be valued at 8 to 10 times the current assessed value of the property for tax increment alone to provide the necessary redevelopment funds. Tax increment is used to cover the gap between what the property would be worth to a developer and what it would cost to acquire and make the site ready. Acquisition, demolition and relocation are often 200% of current assessed value. Once a redevelopment site has been acquired, new utilities, roads, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and trails are often required. These costs frequently do not create as much value to a developer as it costs to construct them. The City is using tax increment to cover all costs up to a fair market value for the underlying land. Our financial analysis of the City Center Project Area was split into two areas, the northwest (NW) corner and the southeast (SE) corner. The NW corner includes K -Mart, New Hope Mall, McDonalds and the Winnetka Center. Our initial tax increment analyses included the New Hope Mall and McDonalds sites, but we determined that no reasonable amount of new development could overcome the estimated acquisition costs. While it may be possible in the future to redevelop these sites, they are currently integrated into the various redevelopment options for the surrounding properties. The redevelopment scenarios for the SE corner include the school administration building, bus garage, Dura Process and Autohaus. Due to property tax changes enacted in 2001, high market value / high density housing currently generates the highest amount of tax increment on a given piece of property. The current market value per acre on the NW corner is approximately $330,000 per acre. New townhome development could be $2.5 million per acre. Because almost one -third of the property taxes paid by commercial property goes to the State for school district funding, and is not considered tax increment, replacing the existing retail with new retail is difficult. Retail projects alone do not generate enough tax increment to pay for the redevelopment costs when the existing use has a high value. The current assessed value of the NW corner, excluding McDonalds and the New Hope Mall, is $8.5 million. An option that includes mostly housing and a small amount of retail on the redeveloped property could have an assessed valued of $71.0 million, an eight times increase in value. Our initial analysis shows that this type of redevelopment project could work. A potential developer for this site will undoubtedly propose a different mix of housing and retail, but our analysis was simply to see if redevelopment was possible under any circumstances. On the SE corner, the current school district use of the property is exempt from property taxes. Even so, these properties would be valued by the assessor if they were put into a tax increment district. Our current estimate of the assessed market value of all properties in the SE corner is approximately $5.5 million. Two significantly different uses have been proposed for this site. The first would include a single large retail user surrounded by separate smaller retail sites. This all retail use would be valued at $17.0 million. The estimated shortfall, after tax increment assistance, is approximately $2.0 million. For this use to be financially feasible, the end user must pay more for the site, or the acquisition and other redevelopment related costs must be significantly less than currently projected, neither of which may be achievable. A second option for the SE corner would be a mixed use development of approximately 292 housing units and 39,800 sq. ft. of retail. The estimated market value would be $43.7 million, or about an eight times increase in value. As with the housing development on the NW corner, this type of development appears financially feasible. A larger amount of retail with a reduced number of housing units may also work. Redevelopment of the City Center area will take a number of years and will require significant financial assistance from the City, mostly in the form of tax increment. Each development proposal will need to be analyzed separately to determine its financial feasibility. Lack of site control is a significant obstacle for any development here. No developer will proceed without an understanding of the costs and risks involved. Even with all these caveats, doing nothing may be the least desirable option. Market values of the existing properties have stagnated, creating no new tax base for the City. When areas of the City are not increasing in value, they may actually decline. Much of the property on the SE corner is owned by the school district and pays no property taxes. The school administration building and bus garage are located on property near residential areas and in a location better suited for other uses. There also appears to be an over abundance of retail. Redevelopment will meet a number of City goals and will ultimately provide much needed property taxes. G: \WPDATA\N\NEW HOPE \060OC \FINANCIAL FEASIEILITY.DOC CITY OF NEW HOPE City Center Options � TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL NW & SE Corners NW & SE Corners NW & SE Corners Assessed Con cept A Concept B Concept C Location Value (Grocery -NW) (Big Box -SE) (Housing) Property - Square Feet Total Square Feet 1,796,742 1,796,742 1,796,742 Acres 41.2 41.2 41.2 Original Market Value 13,888,460 13,888,460 13,888,460 Development Commercial Grocery Store NW $ 70 35,000 0 0 sq. ft. Bank NW 70 5,000 0 0 sq. ft. Retail NW 70 5,000 5,000 5,000 sq. ft. Retail / Restaurant NW 100 5,500 5,500 5,500 sq. ft. Retail - SE Corner SE 100 39,800 48,100 39,800 sq. ft. Retail - Big Box SE 70 0 175,000 0 s . ft. - - - - - - -- - - - Total Commercial (sq. ft. 90,300 233,600 50,300 sq. ft. Housing Multi - Family Sr. or Assisted Living NW $ 90,000 90 145 145 j units -1-multi-Family-Market Rate NW / SE 90,000 243 250 448 units For Sale 0 0 0 Condo - 3 Story $ 175,000 0 0 0 units Townhomes NW/SE 250,000 119 84 114 units Stacked Flats NW/SE 225,000 124 60 124 units Total Housing (units) 576 539 831 lunits New Market Value $ 95,300,000 $ 88,010,000 $ 114,650,000 Increase in Market Value 6.9 6.3 8.3 Sources and Uses Sources PV of Avail. Tax Increment (12/1/03 6.75% $ 13,651,150 $ 13,901,358 $ 16,767,643 Land Sales 7,477,500 8,734,000 8,882,500 Total Sources 21,128,650 22,635,358 25,650,143 - P Uses Ac uisition, Demolition, Relocation $ 19,166,110 $ 19,166,110 $ 19,166,110 _ Open Space / Park 1,800,000 1,300,000 1,800,000 Road Improvements 0 0 0 Other 300,000 300,000 300,000 Conting 15.0% 3,189,917 3,114,917 3,189,917 Costs of Issuance (% of T. 1.) 2.5% 341 347,534 419,191 - - -- - - -- - --- Total Uses 24,797,305 24,228,560 24,875,218 Sources less Uses ($3,668,655) ($1,593,202) $774,925 Center City Comparisons 08b.x1s Prepared by Krass Monroe, P.A. 2/6/2004 CITY OF N EW HOPE City Center Options Corner NW Corner NW Corner ZK-Ma Site K -Mart Site Winnetka Ctr Site Assessed Concept A Concepts B & C Concepts A, B & C Location Value (Grocery Store) (All Housing) (All Housing) Property - Square Feet Total Square Feet 573,082 573,082 532,728 Acres 13.2 13.2 12.2 Original Market Value $ 4,685,000 $ 4,685,000 $ 3,763,460 Development Commercial Grocery Store Bank NW NW $ 70 70 35,000 5,000 sq. ft. sq. ft. Retail NW 70 5,000 sq. ft. Retail / Restaurant NW 100 5,500 sq. ft. Retail - SE Corner SE 100 Retail - Big Box SE 70 ----------------- - - - - -- - Total Commercial (sq. ft.) 40,000 1 0 10,500 sq. ft. Housin Multi - Family Sr. or Assisted Living NW $ 90,000 90 145 units Multi - Family- Market Rate NW / SE 90,000 45 250 units For Sale Condo - 3 Story $ 175,000 units Townhomes NW/SE 250,0 25 20 64 units Stacked Flats NW/SE, 225,000 - - - 60 - units Total Housing (units) 160 415 124 units New Market Value $ 21,200,000 $ 40,550,000 $ 30,400,000 Increase in Market Value 4.5 8.7 8.1 Sources and Uses Sources PV of Avail. Tax Increment 12/1/03) 6.75% $ 3,103,603 $ 6,241,661 $ 3,948,353 Land Sales 2,055,000 3,460,000 1 Total Sources 5,158,603 9,701,661 5,875,853 Uses Acquisition, Demolition, Relocation $ 6,307,000 $ 6,307,000 $ 5,023,960 Open Space / Park Road Improvements 500,000 0 500,000 0 800,000 0 Other 100,000 100,000 100,000 Contingency Costs of Issuance ( %o of T. 1. 15.0% 2.5% 1,036,050 77,590 A8,099,092 888,594 - -- - -- 98,709 - ___ ___ _ - - - - Total Uses 8,020,640 6,911,263 ($1,035,410) Sources less Uses ($2,862,037) $1,602,569 Center City Comparisons 08b.x1s Prepared by Krass Monroe, P.A. 2/6/2004 CITY OF NEW HOPE City Center Options SE Corn SE Corner Admin Bldg Site Admin Bldg Site Assessed Concept A & C Concept B Location Value (Commercial /Housing) (All Commercial) Property - Square Feet Total Square Feet 212,290 212,290 Acres 4.9 4.9 Original Market Value $ 2,532,000 2,532,000 Development Commercial Grocery Store NW $ 70 sq. ft. Bank NW 70 sq. ft. Retail NW 70 sq. ft. Retail / Restaurant NW 100 sq. ft. Retail - SE Corner SE 100 39,800 48,100 sq. ft. Retail - Bi Box SE 70 Total Commercial (sq. ft.) 39,800 48,100 sq. ft. Housing Multi- Family Sr. or Assisted Living NW $ 90,000 units Multi-Family-Market Rate NW / SE 90,000 44 units For Sale Condo - 3 Story $ 175,000 units Townhomes NW/SE 250,000 units Stacked Flats NW/SE 225,000 units Total Housing (units) 44 0 units New Market Value $ 7,940,000 $ 4,810,000 FTT Increase in Market Value 3.1 1.9 Sources and Uses Sources PV of Avail. Tax Increment 12/1/03) 6.75% $ 1,324,383 $ 794,824 Land Sales 949,000 721,500 Total Sources 2,273,383 1,516,324 Uses Acquisition, Demolition, Relocation $ 3,658,050 $ 3,658,050 Open Space / Park 0 0 Road Improvements 0 0 Other 20,000 20,000 Contingency 15.0% 551,708 551,708 Costs of Issuance % of T.L) 2.5% 33,110 19,871 - -- --- _ -------------- Total Uses 4,262,867 4,249,628 Sources less Uses ($1,989,484) ($2,733,304) Center City Comparisons 08b.xls Prepared by Krass Monroe, P.A. 2/6/2004 CI TY OF NEW H OPE City Center Opt ions SE Co SE Corner Bus Garage Site Bus Garage Site Assessed Concept A & C Concept B Location Value (All Housing) (Big Box) Property - Square Feet Total Square Feet 478,642 478,642 Acres 11.0 11.0 Original Market Value $ 2,908,000 2,908,000 FTI Development Commercial Grocery Store NW $ 70 sq. ft. Bank NW 70 sq. ft. Retail NW 70 sq. ft. Retail / Restaurant NW 100 sq. ft. Retail - SE Corner SE 100 sq. ft. Retail - Big Box SE 70 175,000 sq. ft. Total Commercial (sq. ft.) 0 175,000 sq. ft. Housin Multi- Family Sr. or Assisted Living NW $ 90,000 units Multi-Family-Market Rate NW / SE 90,000 154 units For Sale Condo - 3 Sto $ 175,000 units Townhomes NW/SE 250,000 30 units Stacked Flats NW / SE 225,000 64 units -------------------- - - - - -- --------------------------- Total Housing (units) 248 0 units New Market Value $ 35,760,000 $ 12,250,000 Increase in Market Value 12.3 4.2 FTI Sources and Uses Sources PV of Avail. Tax Increment (12/1/03) 6.75 % $ 5,265,469 $ 2,933,902 Land Sales 2,546,000 2,625,000 — :J l — otal Sources 7,811,469 5,558,902 Uses Acquisition, Demolition, Relocation $ 4,177,100 $ 4,177,100 Open Space / Park 500,000 0 Road Improvements 0 0 Other 80,000 80,000 Contingency 15.0% 713,565 638,565 Costs of Issuance (% of T.I. ) 2.5 % 131.637 73,348 --------------- - -- Total Uses 5,602,302 1 4,969,013 Sources less Uses 7 $2,209,167 j $ Center City Comparisons 08b.xis Prepared by Krass Monroe, P.A. 2/6/2004 11 -6 -03 City Council's stated purpose: • Establish a unifying theme and "sense of place" to connect the entire City Center. • Integrate redevelopment with the surrounding neighborhoods and amenities. • Pursue land -use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. • Retain or pursue businesses and housing options that contribute to the drawing power of the City Center. • Provide market -rate, life -cycle housing alternatives including townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. Land Use Develop a Diverse Critical Mass of Activity with a Compact Mixture of Uses • Stimulate market synergy by concentrating office, retail, residential, civic, and cultural uses within a walkable distance. • Create an urban land use pattern of high density concentrated development and compact urban design. This is necessary to make economic sense of the redevelopment and to create that sense of place that is unique within the city of New Hope. Open Space Define a Framework and Hierarchy of Open Spaces and Linkages • Provide parks and plazas for a variety of uses and community gatherings. • Create pedestrian friendly linkages within a 5 to 10 minute walk of City Center. • Open spaces and streets provide a framework for redevelopment. • Define City Center as the identifiable heart of New Hope and focus for civic and cultural activities. Green space is necessary to mitigate residential densities. Circulation Integrate a Network and Hierarchy of Streets • Treat streets as part of the open spaces ... not as barriers. • Accommodate alternative forms of transportation. • Define a hierarchy of treatments for approach routes, commercial and residential streets. • Balance vehicular and pedestrian needs. Architecture Encourage High Quality Architecture • Promote visual interest through proper alignment, proportion, and materials. • Place buildings to reinforce streetscapes and open spaces. Concept Plan Redevelopment Objectives Sense of Place • Integrate the City Center with surrounding land use. • Create a meeting and gathering place. • Reinforce a distinct community character. • Encourage a mixture of entertainment, dining, retail, office, and housing uses. • Create a safe pedestrian oriented environment. Commercial Objectives • Create a sense of energy and excitement. • Provide uses that will attract and retain an active population. • Include a grocery with a major retailer in the southeast quadrant. • Encourage restaurant/sports bars in the area. The Planning Commission and City Council should consider zoning changes to make it easier to attract them. • Retain local businesses that will contribute to a vital business environment. • The desirable building heights are from 1 to 3 stories. • A portion of the overall redevelopment plan must be retained as commercial to provide a focal point for the community. 2 Residential Objectives • Create compact, efficient, and economically viable redevelopment by including densities of 10 to 40 units per acre. • Include townhomes, and other multiple family units 2 to 4 stories in height. • Reduce setbacks to 10 to 15 feet from the front yard property line to create a compact urban character and efficient use of the land. • Reduced parking requirements where possible to encourage efficient use of the land. • Provide owner occupied multi family development as much as possible. • Provide market -rate, life -cycle housing alternatives including townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. • Pursue shared parking possibilities between residential and commercial. Transportation • Design street networks to accommodate future regional and local traffic projections. • Integrate pedestrian crossings along major streets. • Provide mass transit facilities within the redevelopment area, particularly bus plazas on north and south bound sides of Winnetka Avenue. • Establish a uniform streetscape along major transportation corridors. • Extend streetscape treatment along local streets. • Provide pedestrian facilities throughout the redevelopment area (e.g. sidewalks, greenways, plaza benches). • Incorporate on- street parking where possible on both private and public streets. • Design gateway areas and public streets in accordance with the principles and intent of the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan. A. School District Site • Redevelopment proposals for this site should have an emphasis on entertainment retail at the intersection of County Road 9 and Winnetka Avenue to bring a sense of energy and excitement to the City Center as well as to attract and retain an active population. • All redevelopment proposals should orient the retail /entertainment uses around exterior private pocket parks and /or the streetscape. • Parking for the mixed -use retail uses should be shared to maximize the efficient use of the site. • A transit plaza should be incorporated along Winnetka Avenue and County Road 9. Residential Concept • If the south portion is redeveloped as a mixture of multiple residential housing types, it should include expansion of the existing storm water pond, an open space around the pond, pedestrian scaled internal private streets, trail and open space linkages to the east and a pedestrian link should be provided to the proposed commercial redevelopment to the north. • The design should include gross densities of 10 to 40 units per acre with townhomes and other multiple dwelling units 2 to 4 stories in height. • Buildings should be setback a maximum of 15 to 20 feet off the Winnetka Avenue right of way to shape this gateway corridor. • The intent of the site design should be consistent with the principles and objectives as illustrated in Concept A. Large Retailer Concept • If the south portion is redeveloped to include a large retailer, then the site design should include the objectives as illustrated in Concept B. • A grocery should be included with the large retailer. Note: While many community members and task force members prefer the grocery option, we feel it is unlikely that a grocery will be attracted to the area or that it would be economically feasible as a stand -alone building. • The building should be placed in the middle of the site with parking located on 3 to 4 sides to minimize the size of any one of the parking areas. Or, structured parking is highly desirable to economize on the existing lot area. • Internal parking lot landscaping should be included and designed in accordance with the design guidelines and landscape standards. • In order to effectively utilize the property parking on the north side of the building, the parking should be shared with the entertainment retail businesses. • A direct pedestrian linkage should be included between the large retailer and the businesses to the north. • The existing storm water ponding will have to be reconfigured to accommodate the large retailer. M B. Winnetka Center • This site should be redeveloped as a mixture of multiple residential housing types and include a public park, pedestrian scaled internal private drives, trail and open space linkages to the north and south, and a storm water pond. • Buildings should be set back a maximum of 15 to 20 feet off the Winnetka Avenue right of way to shape this gateway corridor. Buildings should be set back 10 to 15 feet from walkways along the internal streets to create a compact urban village character. • The design should include gross densities of 10 to 40 units per acre with townhomes and other multiple dwelling units 2 to 4 stories in height. • The intent of the site design should be consistent with the principles and objectives as illustrated in Concepts A and B. C. City Center Shopping Center Short Term Plan • The city should collaborate with the owners to close the service drive on the north side of the center and to incorporate housing, which will overlook the park. • The city should collaborate with the owners to incorporate commercial uses on the north side to overlook the park and to create a sense of entry and excitement to the area. • The city should collaborate with the owner to remove a portion of the center on the south side and to incorporate drive to improve vehicular and pedestrian access from the west. • The city should encourage the owner to improve the internal streetscape, parking lot landscaping, and pedestrian linkages. • The improvements should include the design intent as illustrated in Concept B. • The city should collaborate with the owner to include a transit plaza on Winnetka Avenue. Long Term Plan • The long -term redevelopment of the site should create a compact mixture of retail, office, and residential uses in an urban pattern with buildings closer to the streets, connections to the central park and an intensity that identifies this area as the heart of the City Center. 5 D. McDonalds Short Term • The city should work with the owners to upgrade the building to incorporate higher quality building materials, outdoor dining, and parking lot landscaping. Long Term Plan • The site should be integrated into the long -term redevelopment plan for the City Center shopping center site to create an urban core for the city center. The corner site should be defined by a landmark building that identifies this area as the heart of the City Center. Uses may include entertainment or other retail and office uses. E. Kmart Site Residential Concept • This site should be redeveloped as a mixture of multiple residential housing types and include the west half of the central park, pedestrian scaled internal public and private drives, and open space linkages to the west. • The design should include gross densities of 10 to 40 units per acre with townhomes and other multiple dwelling units 2 to 4 stories in height. • In order to create an urban village character, buildings should front Xylon Avenue and be set back a maximum of 15 to 20 feet from the right of way. • Buildings are intended to face the central public park and should be set back a maximum of 10 to 15 feet from walkways along the internal streets. • The intent of the site design should be consistent with the principles and objectives as illustrated in Concept B. Commercial and Residential Mixed Use Concept • This concept includes a grocery or other retail uses fronting along County Road 9 and a mixture of multiple residential housing types on the northern half of the property. This concept also includes the west half of the central park, pedestrian scaled internal public and private drives, and open space linkages to the west. • The bank site could remain or be incorporated into a new commercial building. • The design should include gross densities of 10 to 40 units per acre with townhomes and other multiple dwelling units 2 to 4 stories in height. • The intent of the site design should be consistent with the principles and objectives as illustrated in Concept A. F. Public Realm Improvements • City Hall Parking: Reconfigure the existing parking areas to accommodate pool parking on site. • Open Public Space: An open public space 9.5 to 2.0 acres is necessary in the northwest quadrant to provide a central atherin for community events and to mitigate the density of housing for area residents. This space will provide a co hall, municipal pool and Civic Center Park to the west and to the commercial area to the east. g g area and amenity and adequate programming to keep the character of the space public. Ensure walking paths, benches connection to the city • An open public space should be incorporated into the southeast quadrant to provide an amenit y for resi dents expanded storm water ponding, and an open space and trail connection to the east. , • Streetscape Improvements to Winnetka Avenue, County Road 9 east of Winnetka, Xylon Avenue and 4 to Improve the City Center identity, way finding, parking buffers, pedestrian safety, and comfort as recommended North: Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan. ended in the New • Park and Trail Connections: Provide regional bike trail along County Road 9 and a city bike trail connection along Xylon Avenue. • Storm water treatments should utilize low impact onsite techniques as well as design ponding areas as am at the Winneka Center site, the central park, and the existing pond on the school district property. enities, particularly 7 C�L�lir[�li� VIR2 REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 12 -8 -03 Development & Plannin Item No. By: Kirk McDonald B 8 . 2 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 718 MOTION ACCEPTING CITY CENTER TASK FORCE REPORT REQUESTED ACTION The City Center Task Force has completed the initial portion of the City Center study and staff is recommending that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Accept the report from the task force (the report and recommendations have been provided to the Council in a three -ring notebook) 2. Thank the task force members for their efforts on this project to date Several representatives from the task force will be present at the meeting and one of the recommendations is to keep the task force involved in the future on an as- needed basis. 3. Defer a detailed discussion on the report to a City Council work session after the first of the year. Because of the amount of data included in the report, staff is recommending that the City Council have the full report presented, with the appropriate consultants and task force representatives in attendance, at a work session dedicated to this important subject. The City Council can discuss the recommendations in greater detail at that time and provide direction as to the next steps to be taken. Staff has not requested the consultants to attend this Council meeting. At its December 2 meeting, the Planning Commission listened to a detailed presentation and reviewed the concepts /recommendations, recommended approval in concept form, and recommended forwarding to the City Council. Approximately 10 persons spoke at the meeting and most offered constructive comments on the plans. The meeting was videotaped and is available for Council review (see city clerk). In staff's opinion, this has been a very successful planning effort because residents, civic leaders, business owners, and faith -based organization representatives were involved in the planning /redevelopment process, and the city took the initiative to apply for and was successful in obtaining a Metropolitan Council planning grant. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The City Council has approved the formation of task forces in the past to study a variety of issues, such as the Livable Communities Task Force, and accepted recommendations from these groups, with the understanding that all final decisions are made by the City Council. MOTION BY 'iA, SECOND BY TO: �i I. Rr/1Xr LNfV rV IIN I I Y GtIV I tK \l.!-I F' 4TIIb PLANNING CASE REPORT City of New Hope Meeting Date: December 2, 2003 Report Date: November 26, 2003 Planning Case: Improvement Project No. 718 Petitioner: City of New Hope Address: 4401 Xylon Avenue North Request: Review and Discussion of City Center Task Force Study Area Redevelopment Proposals and Recommendations I. Request Staff requests to review and discuss the City Center Task Force study area redevelopment proposals and recommendations with the Planning Commission. The comments and recommendations from the Planning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council. The purpose of this meeting is to present all of the information to the Planning Commission and to solicit feedback from the Commission on the development proposals for each of the City Center sites. All of the information is contained in the attached 3 -ring notebook. Staff is recommending that the order of the presentation be as follows: 1. Introduction: Staff 2. Summary of Task Force Process: Aimee Gourlay, facilitator 3. Presentation of Concept Plans and Recommendations: Geoff Martin, DSU planner 4. Zoning Issues: Al Brixius, planning consultant 5. Summary of Financial Concepts: Greg Johnson, financial consultant 6. Task Force Member Input 7. Public Input Background The redevelopment of the City Center area has been discussed a number of times in the past years, with the most recent being the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan completed in 1998. Over the past several years, there have been a number of changing conditions in the City Center area and the city feels that the timing is right for a major redevelopment of the area. The City Council believes broad citizen input and support is essential as the city explores redevelopment of the City Center area and authorized staff to form a task force to study redevelopment opportunities, as well as develop specific goals and a timeline for the task force. Task Force Goals: Goals for the task force were established in May 2002. The general goals are: 1. Establish a sense of place and a unifying theme that connects and inter - relates the entire City Center. 2. The City Center redevelopment shall be integrated with the surrounding neighborhoods to encourage community residents to patronize the City Center. 3. City Center designs shall take advantage of in place amenities that contribute to the City Center sense of place. Planning Case Report 00 -13 Page 1 11/26/03 4. Pursue land use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. This will require flexibility from current zoning standards related to setbacks, density, parking, green space, and building height. 5. Retain or pursue commercial and residential products that are needed and /or lacking within the city of New Hope. The City Center planning process includes four stages: 1. Physical and Market Analysis 2. Framework Plan 3. Implementation Strategies 4. Design Framework Manual Preparation Applications for the task force were accepted for several months in mid -2002. In December 2002, the City Council named the 15 members of the task force and the first meeting of the task force was held in January 2003. When appointing members to the task force, the City Council included community residents, civic leaders, business owners and faith -based organization representatives to ensure diversity within the group. The current members of the task force are: • Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner • Mr. Roger Landy • Ms. Bev Erickson • Mr. Tom McKinney • Mr. Jim Brinkman • Mr. Chris Lange • Ms. Kimberly Johnson • Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen • Mr. Kevin Tiffany • Ms. Shari Velazquez • Mr. Stan Mack • Mr. Jim Collins • Ms. Tina Haugstad • Pastor Dave Rodquist • Mr. Bahram Akradi Consultants involved with the planning process: • Geoff Martin, Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, planner • Alan Brixius, Northwest Associated Consultants, planning consultant • Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe, financial consultant • Mark Hansen, Bonestroo & Associates, city engineer • Rick Martens, Brookstone, Inc., developer consultant • Aimee Gouraly, mediation facilitator Task Force Actions: The task force has met nine times since established. At the first meeting held in January 2003, the task force reviewed a number of previous studies and planning documents for the city. Included in _these were: • City Center Streetscape Master Plan • Comprehensive Plan • Zoning Code update • Life Cycle Housing Study • Thrift Store Study In March 2003, the task force members participated in a visual preferences survey. The survey showed various land use alternatives in other cities as well as existing conditions in New Hope. Specifically, the survey included items showing general image and character, commercial building types, franchise architecture, residential building types, signs, parking lot treatments, and open spaces. The task force evaluated each photo and the results were tabulated. Planning Case Report 00 -13 Page 2 11/26/03 Throughout the study, the task force received and studied information regarding other redevelopment sites in the Twin Cities as well as ideas related to strip mall redevelopment and smart growth development. In April 2003, they toured the following three area development projects: Golden Valley Town Square Park Commons, St. Louis Park Woodlake Centre, Richfield The task force members considered various aspects of each development, including housing types, retail, density, parking, focal points and public space. A market research study was completed to provide preliminary analysis of the mix and types of housing and commercial development that may be appropriate for the City Center area, as well as the price points and target markets the site could serve. In May 2003, the research was presented to the task force and indicated that there is a market in New Hope for a broader range of housing products including co -ops, townhomes, manor homes, stacked flats, condominiums, and others. The research also found that New Hope has well above the Twin Cities average in senior care facilities and multi -unit housing. The commercial market research indicated: • The City Center's highly visible location and strong traffic counts made it an attractive site for new retail. • The city should follow the industry trend and "prune back" the large volume of current retail at City Center to a sustainable level of perhaps 75,000 to 125,000 square feet of neighborhood retail. • The office market in New Hope is weak and that new office space should be limited to about 50,000 square feet. In June, the task force reviewed and presented comments on conceptual redevelopment plans developed by Dahlgren, Shardlow & Uban and considered financing options. This review process continued at the July meeting where the task force reviewed updated concept plans and provided recommended adjustments. A draft design guideline document for the redevelopment area was presented to the task force at the August meeting. The purpose of the guidelines is to foster high quality architecture and site planning, maintain an urban development pattern, and protect public and private investment in the area. The task force has recommended approval of these guidelines. A Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunities Grant application was submitted this past summer to the Metropolitan Council and the city was notified in mid - September that funding for the $55,500 grant application was approved. The grant will be used to offset costs of planning activities associated with the redevelopment. An open house was held on September 18 and was attended by nearly 100 interested individuals. The concept plans developed by the task force were displayed and a presentation was made outlining the process, followed by a question and answer session. Useful feedback on the four different concept plans was received. The feedback indicated support for the concept that included a grocery component as well for the concept with a major retailer. The task force met in October and discussed input received from the open house and began to formulate its final recommendations. The task force has taken the feedback into consideration, as well as the market research and financial feasibility available for the different concept plans, and formulated its final recommendations. Following are the policy and implementation recommendations that the task force finalized in November: Planning Case Report 00 -13 Page 3 11/26/03 Policy Recommendations: • An all- housing option with minimal retail will not create a "town center" feel and should not be considered. • The framework plan should be flexible to accommodate changing market conditions. • The best option for a grocery store may be to include it within a major retailer in the school district property. • We want to encourage restaurant/sports bars in the area. The Planning Commission and City Council should consider regulatory changes to make it easier to attract them. • We prefer to have as little rental housing as possible. • We want the park to be public, multi - seasonal, not solely used by the neighborhood residents. • Retaining existing businesses that contribute to a vital business community should be a high priority. • Upgrading buildings that remain should be pursued. • Allow for a reduction in parking requirements in situations when it can be shown that the required number is not necessary. • Require at least one enclosed parking unit per residence. • Explore other redevelopment opportunities in keeping with the City Center concept along County Road 9. Implementation Recommendations: • The city should be proactive in making the redevelopment occur, through land acquisition, investigating opportunities through discussion with property owners, and soliciting developer proposals. • The first action should be to pursue relocating the school district bus garage and administration building. This will spur other redevelopment in the area and provide sites for existing businesses from other sites in the redevelopment area. The next steps would be to work with Winnetka Center or the Kmart site. • The city should allocate adequate resources to coordinate the project. • The task force should stay involved with the project on an as- needed basis, for ongoing civic development of the area, fundraising, feedback on plans, etc. • Adopt the proposed design guidelines and future supportive ordinances to foster high quality architecture and site planning, reinforce the character envisioned by the community and protect public and private investment in the City Center area. • The city should pursue the action steps outlined in the implementation strategy. Other information: A petition indicating support of the Unique Thrift Store has been started by a local citizen, which is located in the Winnetka Shopping Center. A copy of the petition is available for viewing. Additionally, a draft resolution proposing that the City Council table any decision to proceed on the City Center development for a minimum of 120 days has been submitted. In related news, the co -owner of the New Hope shopping center has begun making significant exterior improvements to the center, including new signage, outdoor dining areas, etc. The Bally's Total Fitness located in the center closed in late September. The facility underwent significant renovations and has reopened as Lifetime Fitness. III. Recommendation Staff is recommending that the Commission review and respond to the proposals in concept form only; this is not intended to be a detailed review of each proposal. The concepts will be presented to the City Council on December 8, and it is anticipated that the Council will only review the proposals and recommendations in concept form and then meet for a more detailed review and question /answer Planning Case Report 00 -13 Page 4 11/26/03 session at a City Council work session after the first of the year. At that time, it is anticipated that the Council will either select a concept plan for each site or provide other direction to staff. Any specific development proposals that proceed would be reviewed in detail by the Planning Commission at a later date. Attachments: 3 -Ring Notebook Planning Case Report 00 -13 Page 5 11/26/03 November 2003 Subject: City Center Redevelopment Study Dear New Hope Property and Business Owners: As you may be aware, in December 2002, the New Hope City Council a to study potential future redevelopment o ppointed a 1 5 - member task force defined as the 33 -acre area northwest of Winnetka and 42� avenues that includes t pportunities in the City Center area. The City Center area is Winnetka Center and Kmart, the 17 -acre area southeast of the intersection that incl administration building and bus garage, and other areas along i nd Avenue he New Hope Mall, udes the District 281 The task force, which is made up of New Hope residents, civic leaders, business and property owners, met throughout 2003 and was given the following goals by the City Council: • Establish a unifying theme and "sense of place" to connect the entire City Center. • Integrate redevelopment with the surrounding neighborhood. • Take advantage of in -place amenities including Civic Center Park, City Hall, YMC space at Gethsemane Cemetery, and nearby wetlands and ponds. A, the green • • Pursue land -use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. • Retain or pursue businesses and housing options that are needed. Ensure that recommendations are economically feasible. The task force is in the final stages of formulating recommendations that will Planning Commission and City Council in December 2003. It i first anticipated that t he City Council will receive the report in December and defer a detailed discussion until the i be presented to the At this time, the City Council has not even received the recommendations st part of 2004. discussion has taken place or any decisions made about any redevelopment. The city study has caused some concern to existing tenants °mmendati from the task force and no uncertainty surrounding the future. The city wants to stresb that businesses is aware that this space or expand operations f centers. the current shopping property owners about the it will take some time a implement, will most likely occur in . If and when any redevelopment does occur, has should not hesitate to lease s emphasis on retaining existing businesses that contribute to a healthy community business The long -term goal of the city is to maintain a viable commercial p ed process, area that s, and there will be a strong businesses and attractive to residents. shopping environment. is successful for The city will be sending out project bulletins in the future to keep businesses updated on this process and to maintain open lines of communication. If you have about the City Center Task Force study or redevelopment concept laps and property owners Hope web site at further questions of Ne ww w.ci - new- hope.mn.us or contact Kirk McDonald, director of community dev op enW H we 1 -5119. Sincerely, j Daniel J. Donahue City Manager Cc: City Co CITY OF NEW HOPE 44 �l n %lon Avenue North • New City Hall: 76 3- 531 -5100 • Police (non-emergency): ope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall Fax: 7 63 - 531 -5136 . 76 3 -531 -5170 •Public Works: 76 3 - 592 -6777 • TDD; 763- 531 -5109 Police Fax: 76 3 - 531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763 - 592 -6776 yiTy renter Mailing Labels for Dr. Ron Nida Project bulletins, etc. Dr. James May Heritage Dental 850042 d Avenue North 850042 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 New Hope, MN 55427 Craig Eggers Barry Sorensen /Mike Hile C& R Investments Dave Miller Wells Fargo The Classic Touch 610 Virginia Shores Circle 8320 42 "d Avenue North Excelsior, MN 55331 314 Buchanan Street NE New Hope, MN 55427 Minneapolis, MN 55413 Paul Anderson /Mike Diederichs Randy Rosengren Universal Color Paul Svensson 770042 "d Avenue North "d Sunshine Factory 508 Holly Circle 7600 42 Avenue North Wayzata, MN 55391 New Hope, MN 55427 New Hope, MN 55427 Gill Bros. Funeral Chapel Dan McGraw 7300 42 "d Avenue North David Lasky Gill Bros. Funeral Chapel Lasky Co. Real Estate New Hope, MN 55427 5801 Lyndale Avenue S. 2506 Monterey Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55419 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Edward Chargo Bev Russell 71 42 "d Avenue North "d Down on 42 "d Avenue 7180 42 Jay Showalter New Hope Automotive New Hope, MN 55427 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 7140 42 "d Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Gordon Cook Cooks Automotive Al Stabenow Lonnie Cooper 7100 42 "d Avenue North Gethsemane Cemetery 8151 42 "d Avenue North Zealand Apartments th New Hope, MN 55427 New Hope, MN 55427 1721527 Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Ed Lipkin. EBL &S Property Management Store Manager g Store Manager 230 South Broad Street, Mezzanine Kmart 4300 Xylon Avenue North Big Lots Philadelphia, PA 19102 New Hope, MN 55428 4350 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Londa Dunn Lisa Bjorken McDonalds Corporation Volunteers of America CommonBond Management P.O. Box 66207 8201 45" Avenue North 328 W. Kellogg Avenue AMS Ohare New Hope, MN 55428 St. Paul, MN 55102 Chicago, IL 60666 Ms. LeeAnn Ernst, Store Manager Peter Obernesser McDonalds Bahram Akradi 3 4201 Winnetka Avenue North Swim &Fitness Lifetime Fitness New Hope, MN 55428 431 Cascade Ave S 6442 City West Parkway Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Manager Manager General Nutrition Store Manager 4237 Winnetka Avenue North Love Nails Blockbuster 4237 Winnetka Avenue North 4233 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Tina Haugstad Manager Dr. Milos Tomaides TCBY Yogurt B. Grizzley Pizza Alpha Dental 4231 Winnetka Avenue North 4229 Winnetka Avenue North 4227 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Arref Osman Dr. Paul Williams Manager Tobacco All About Smoke Rockford Road Chiropractic Subway 4225 Winnetka Avenue North 4221 Winnetka Avenue North 4219 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Manager Manager Manager Taco Johns Won Ki Kwan Martial Arts Cost Cutters of New Hope 4217 Winnetka Avenue North 4215 Winnetka Avenue North 4213 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Ernie Zheng Manager Robert Rappaport Hong Kong Buffet Applebees Consolidated Investment Prop. 4209 -11 Winnetka Avenue North 4203 Winnetka Avenue North 11111 Excelsior Boulevard New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Hopkins, MN 55343 Dave Kloeber Manager Ken Streeter Unique Thrift Store Nate's Barber Shop Star Liquors 4471 Winnetka Avenue North 4465 Winnetka Avenue North 4455 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Angela Holty Robin Rosengren Mary Clare Lokken Anderson Floral Dollar Store & Tobacco Spa — a Salon 4445 Winnetka Avenue North 4441 Winnetka Avenue North 4415 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Larry Frattallone Oscar Velazquez Dr. John Peterson Frattallone's NH Ace Hardware Tienda Mexico Winnetka Chiropractic 4401 Winnetka Avenue North 4361 Winnetka Avenue North 4351 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Manager Manager Manager Landmark Personnel Organic Tomato Joyeria Boutique Laura 4341 Winnetka Avenue North 4335 Winnetka Avenue North 4331 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 Manager Mary M. Kileen Jennifer Kirchoffner Marshall Salon Services Colonial Properties Northumberland Apartments 4321 Winnetka Avenue North P.O. Box 261 4220 Winnetka Avenue N #103 New Hope, MN 55428 Long Lake, MN 55356 New Hope, MN 55428 Ouellette Enterprise LLP Manager Manager 391626 th Avenue North Caribou Coffee KT Cleaners Robbinsdale, MN 55422 4210 Winnetka Avenue N 4212 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 manage- Mike Mulrooney Mark Tool Great Nails Beauty Inc. Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich Deli Walgreens 4214 Winnetka Avenue North 4216 Winnetka Avenue North 4200 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 New Hope, MN 55428 MAFBV Center LLC Attn: Peter Thielke 815 Nicollet Mall #200 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Lou Petros Recycle Technologies 4000 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Manager Abra 7701 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Jon Horkey 1920 Kelly Drive Golden Valley, MN Timberland Partners IX LLP 7301 Ohms Lane #445 Edina, MN 55439 Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen 784942 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Ali J Properties LLC P.O. Box 39 Silver Bay, MN 55614 Donna Hyttinen Great NW Hair & Tanning 55427 740142 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mark Norman All Star Sorts 7321 42" Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Twin Cities Avanti Store 5419 2020 Silver Bell Road Eagan, MN 55122 James Staricha Papa's Cafe 7181 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Fayette Funding Ltd. P.O. Box 1400 Lexington, KY 40512 Stan Mack District 281 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 George Hebert 2685 Pheasant Road Excelsior, MN 55331 Tom McKinney Northwest Branch YMCA 7601 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Bob Norcross North Central Builders 7401 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Partnership Manager Rapid Oil Change 730542 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Manager Food & Fuel 7231 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Ery Sarkala Erv's Barber Stylist & Tanning 717942 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Fung Kong 7239 Bren Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Tawfig Wazwaz Quick Stop Tobacco 7141 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Elaine Chow Manager Greg Bender 6924 Thomas Avenue South Chow Express New Hope Bowl Richfield, MN 55423 711742 nd Avenue North 7107 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 New Hope, MN 55427 Quest Suite 150 1000 Old County Road 15 P1�mouth, bTN 55441 September 15, 2003 Mr. Ken Doresky City of New Hope 401 Xylon Avenue No. New Hope, MN 55428 -4898 RE: Nelson Building 7801 Bass Lake Road New Hope, MN Dear Mr. Doresky: Enclosed is a copy of the Financial Statements and Management Report for August, 2003 on the above referenced property. If you have any questions, please call. Si ere y, tephen A. Ludovissie Director of Property Management Tel: 763 -595 -9511 Fax: 63- 595 -9512 Nelson Building Management Report For Month Ending August, 2003 Income Summary Income for the month is $3,520.00 less the $200.00 deduction for maintenance expenses provided by Mr. Viebman with Re -Bound Freight Brokers. Income is $1,907.50 over budget projections as of August 31, 2003. Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivables totaled $0 as of August 31, 2003. Expense Summary Expenses for the month of August, 2003 are $1,117.23 under budget for the month and $8,735.90 under budget year to date. General Comments Accrual Basis 7801 Building Balance Sheet As of August 31, 2003 Total Liabilities 3,823.87 Equity Net Income 17,805.9 Total Equity 17,805.90 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 21,629.77 Page 1 Aug 31, 03 ASSETS Current Assets Checking /Savings 1000 • Bank 21,629.77 Total Checking /Savings 21,629.77 Total Current Assets 21,629.77 TOTAL ASSETS 21,629.77 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 2000•Accounts Payable 3,823.87 Total Accounts Payable 3,823.87 Total Current Liabilities 3,823.87 Total Liabilities 3,823.87 Equity Net Income 17,805.9 Total Equity 17,805.90 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 21,629.77 Page 1 7801 Building Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual Accrual Basis August 2003 Aug 03 Budget Income 4100 • Tenant Rentals 4110 • Base Rent Total 4100 • Tenant Rentals Total Income Expense 5000 • Recoverable Expenses 5105•R &M 5110 • R & M General 5112 • R & M Parts & Supplies Total 5105 • R & M 5200-Insurance 5210 • Building Insurance Total 5200 • Insurance 5300 • Janitorial Expense 5310 • Janitorial Supplies 5320 • Janitorial Services Total 5300 • Janitorial Expense 5400 • Landscape /Lawn Maintenance 5615 • Trash Hauling 5650 - Pest Control 5900 - Utilities 5912 • Electric 5920 • Gas Heating 5930 • Water & Sewer Total 5900 • Utilities 5950 • RE Taxes 5999 • Property Management Total 5000 • Recoverable Expenses Total Expense Net Income 3,520.00 3,520.00 3,520.00 3,247.50 3,2 47.50 3,247.50 $ Over Budget 272.50 272.50 272.50 0.00 100.00 - 100.00 12.08 50.00 -37.92 12.08 150.00 - 137.92 0.00 100.00 - 100.00 0.00 100.00 100.00 0.00 25.00 -25.00 2 00.00 200.00 0.0 200.00 225.00 -25.00 0.00 50.00 -50.00 80.24 60.00 20.24 0.00 75.00 -75.00 468.70 300.00 168.70 20.70 125.00 - 104.30 31.05 95.00 -63.95 520.45 520.00 0.45 0.00 750.00 - 750.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 1,112.77 2,230.00 - 1,11 1,112.77 2,230.00 - 1 ,117.23 2,407.23 1,017.50 1,389.73 Page 1 7801 Building Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual Accrual Basis January through August 2003 Jan -Aug 03 Budget Income 4100 • Tenant Rentals 4110 • Base Rent Total 4100 • Tenant Rentals Total Income Expense 5000 • Recoverable Expenses 5100 • Contract Labor 5115 • Contract Labor Total 5100 • Contract Labor 5105•R &M 5110 • R & M General 5112 R & M Parts & Supplies 5120 R & M Parking Lot 5140•R &MHVAC Total 5105 • R & M 5200•Insurance 5210 • Building Insurance Total 5200 • Insurance 5300 • Janitorial Expense 5310 • Janitorial Supplies 5320 • Janitorial Services Total 5300 • Janitorial Expense 5400 • Landscape /Lawn Maintenance 5500 • Snow Removal 5615 • Trash Hauling 5650 • Pest Control 5900 • Utilities 5912 • Electric 5920 • Gas Heating 5930 • Water & Sewer Total 5900 • Utilities 5950 • RE Taxes 5999 • Property Management Total 5000 • Recoverable Expenses Total Expense Net Income $ Over Budget 28,370.00 26,462.50 1,907.50 28 26,462.50 1 ,907.50 28,370.00 26,462.50 1,907.50 90.00 90.00 0.00 500.00 - 500.00 214.89 400.00 - 185.11 0.00 200.00 - 200.00 1,235.57 550.00 685.57 1,450.46 1,650.00 - 199.54 0.00 80 0.00 - 800.00 0.00 800.00 - 800.00 0.00 200.00 - 200.00 1,600.00 1,900.00 - 300.00 1,600.00 2,100.00 - 500.00 0.00 150.00 - 150.00 0.00 325.00 - 325.00 617.66 480.00 137.66 0.00 150.00 - 150.00 2,289.54 1,480.00 809.54 1,760.60 3,055.00 - 1,294.40 501.00 710.00 - 209.00 4,551.14 5,245.00 - 693.86 0.00 6,000.00 - 6,000.00 2,254.84 2,400.00 - 145.16 10,564.10 19,300.00 - 8,735.90 10,564.10 19,300.00 - 8,7 35.90 17,805.90 7,162.50 10,643.40 Page 1 Accrual Basis 7801 Building Income by Tenant Summary August 2003 Aug 03 101 1st Minnesota Repping 560.00 110 Best Publications 435.00 120 JAK Investments 360.00 121 Re -Bond Freight Brokers 245.00 200 Golden Openings 480.00 210 On Trac Financial 445.00 211 Beutz Auto 250.00 220 Plymouth Agency 545.00 TOTAL 3,320.00 Page 1 Accrual Basis 7801 Building Expenses by Vendor Summary August 2003 Aug 03 Ed Viehman 12.08 Minnegasco 20.70 Quest Real Estate, Inc. 300.00 The City of New Hope 31.05 Waste Management - Blaine 80.24 Xcel Energy 468.70 TOTAL 912.77 Page 1 7801 Building A/R Aging Summary As of August 31, 2003 Current 1 -30 TOTAL 0.00 0.00 31 -60 61 -90 > 90 TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Page 1 T. l A r 20� Originating Department Community Development Kirk McDonald REQUEST FOR ACTION Approved for Agenda 6 -23 -03 Agenda Section EDA Item No. MOTION ACKNOWLEDGING EXPIRATION OF LETTER OF INTENT WITH BROOKSTONE, INC. AND AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE COORDINATION ON INFORMAL BASIS REQUESTED ACTION Staff recommends that the Economic Development Authority approve a motion acknowledging the expiration of the Letter of Intent with Brookstone, Inc. and agree to continue coordination with them on an informal basis for the potential future redevelopment of the City Center Area. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE In the past, the Economic Development Authority has approved letters of agreement to coordinate with specific developers on specific sites. BACKGROUND At the July 22, 2002, New Hope Economic Development Authority meeting, the EDA passed a resolution approving a Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Letter of Intent included the following key points: • The Letter of Intent requires no payment from the city to the developer and simply states that the two parties agree to work together over the next 12 months to develop plans, in conjunction with a task force, for the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. • The New Hope Economic Development Authority hereby grants Brookstone, Inc. an exclusive right to negotiate with the city for the redevelopment of all or a portion of the City Center area for a period of 12 months, based upon moving forward collaboratively on the attached timeline and work program. • It is understood that if the parties are reasonably satisfied at the end of one year that the Letter of Intent may be extended or a formal agreement entered into, if appropriate. • The specific goal for redevelopment will be a broadly based mixed use project, including a variety of housing types and mixed use commercial, and to establish an inviting pedestrian friendly, village environment that has a strong gathering place attraction. • Both parties agree that they will work together in a collaborative manner, but have distinct responsibilities within the joint venture effort. (cont.) MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: C 1'RFA \n1anninn \rite rantor\n i - i . Request for Action Page 2 6 -23 -03 It is understood and agreed that the city will take financial responsibility to initiate the items included in the workplan. It is understood that Brookstone will be responsible for providing input on planning and financial matters, will have no direct financial responsibility and will be paid no fees for their effort. Since the Letter was executed, the City Center Task Force was appointed and Brookstone, Inc. has served as an unpaid consultant on the "staff /consultant team" assisting the task force. Brookstone has provided valuable assistance in giving the "developers perspective." Both Brookstone and city staff are aware that the current letter will expire in July. Both realize that the redevelopment process will be complicated and involve many parties. While both staff and Brookstone desire to continue the cooperative working relationship on potential redevelopment opportunities, neither feel it is necessary to extend the current Letter of Intent. Brookstone has submitted the attached letter stating: "I am writing with reference to our June 7, 2002, Letter of Intent with regard to working together on the redevelopment of 42 and Winnetka. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with the city over this period of time and have enjoyed providing input and being a collaborative part of the efforts to define this project in more exact terms and to create the opportunity for this major redevelopment to move forward. I understand that these kinds of processes are extremely complex and often take longer than anticipated and wish to continue to work together to bring something to fruition. At this point rather than extending the Letter of Intent I would simply request a good faith understanding that Brookstone, Inc. will be given the first opportunity to negotiate with the city on some kind of development position with regard to a part or all of the redevelopment depending upon its makeup at a future date. It is my very clear understanding that for the development to be successful it will require the involvement of a number of developers and so my exact future role is very difficult to pinpoint at this time. I simply want to move forward with flexibility in mind and ultimately do what is in everyone's best interest. I would appreciate your response. A simple letter indicating your concurrence would be appreciated and we can move forward working together in the same manner that we have." Staff recommends that the EDA approve a motion acknowledging the expiration of the Letter of Intent and agree to continue to coordinate on an informal basis with Brookstone, Inc. on potential redevelopment opportunities in the City Center area. ATTACHMENTS • 6/17/2003 Brookstone Correspondence • Original Letter of Intent and Resolution • City Center Map BROOKSTONE, INC. June 17, 2003 Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Dear Kirk, 7400 Metro Blvd., Suite 212 Edina, Minnesota 55439 612.837.9167 phone 612.8 3 7.80 10 fax I am writing with reference to our June 7, 2002 letter of intent with regard to working together on the redevelopment of 42" and Winnetka. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to work with the city over this period of time and have enjoyed providing input and being a collaborative part of the efforts to define this project in more exact terms and to create the opportunity for this major redevelopment to move forward. I understand that these kinds of processes are extremely complex and often take longer than anticipated and wish to continue to work together to bring something to fruition. At this point rather than extending the letter of intent I would simply request a good faith understanding that Brookstone, Inc. will be given the first opportunity to negotiate with the city on some kind of development position with regard to a part or all of the redevelopment depending upon its makeup at a future date. It is my very clear understanding that for the development to be successful it will require the involvement of a number of developers and so my exact future role is very difficult to pinpoint at this time. I simply want to move forward with flexibility in mind and ultimately do what is in everyone's best interest. I would appreciate your response. A simple letter indicating your concurrence would be appreciated and we can move forward working together in the same manner that we have. Please call should you have any questions on this. Air ery Truly, Richard V. Martens President Cc: Cary Lyons, Vanman Companies REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT June 7, 2002 Mr. Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Dear Kirk: BROOKSTONE. INC. N 7400 Metro Blvd., Suite 212 Edina, Minnesota 55439 612.837.9167 phone 612.837.8010 fax I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the City of New Hope on the potential re- development of 42 and Winnetka. While redevelopment of this type, in it's very nature, is extremely complex, I believe that the location, attributes of the area, and timing make this a potentially strong opportunity. This letter is being written to serve as a letter of intent between the City of New Hope and Brookstone, Inc. to collaboratively work together to bring this redevelopment to fruition. From our discussions, the salient issues I believe we should agree upon are outlined below: I . Project area — As shown on the attached plan, this includes both the northwest and southeast corners 42 and Winnetka. We recognize that the city is in discussion with a potential developer for the southeast corner, and it our clear understanding that the southeast parcel will be taken out of the letter of intent, if another developer moves ahead. 2. Letter of Intent Terms — The City of New Hope hereby grants Brookstone, Inc. an exclusive I right to negotiate with the city for the redevelopment of this area for a period of twe ve months from the date that both parties have entered into the letter of intent. It is our understanding that this will be based upon the parties collaborately moving forward on the established timeline, and that if both parties are reasonably satisfied at the end been reasonably met, the letter of intent will be extended of one year, and the timelines have appropriate. or a formal agreement entered into if 3. Goals - It is our goal to achieve the items listed in the timeline wi thin the one year time period, and prior to the expiration of the one year, to establish other items that will be necessary to move forward with development and construction. While a master plan is part of the one year timeline, the vision we will be working encompasses a broadly based mixed use project including for sale and rental housing of medium to high density with mixed use commercial involving both for rent retail and office space, and some free standing retail uses, particularly in the retail food area. The goal will be to establish an inviting, pedestrian friendly, village environment, creating a gathering place that will put this corner on the Twin Cities map and be a strong attraction both for area and regional residents. REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 4. During the ensuing year, both parties acknowledge that they will work together in a very collaborative manner, but that each will have separate and distinct responsibilities within that joint venture effort: a. City of New Hope i. Take financial responsibility and to initiate all items under the timeline. ii. Negotiate with the potential developer on the southeast corner. b. Developer i. The Developer will be responsible for providing input during the master planning, further financial analysis, tenant relocation efforts, etc. and to selectively participate in direct efforts such as meeting with tenant groups with regard to relocation matters. The Developer will have no direct financial responsibilities, but will be paid no fees for their effort. Again, we are excited about the opportunity to work together with the City of New Hope on this project. We would appreciate each party signing a copy of this letter below to serve as our agreement. Yours very truly, .Richard Martens President Mr. Daniel J. Donahue By: For the City of New Hope (Sign here) Date: By: Richard Martens Brookstone, Inc. (Si Date: o Z._ EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2002- RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF INTENT TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH BROOKSTONE, INC. ON POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER AREA AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City has been coordinating over the past six months on an informal basis with Brookstone, Inc. regarding the potential redevelopment of the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to formalize this working relationship with Brookstone, Inc. as it moves forward to create a citizen's task force to study redevelopment options at 42 and Winnetka Avenues; and WHEREAS, Brookstone, Inc. has successfully coordinated with other nearby cities in the past to accomplish mixed use redevelopment, such as the Golden Valley Town Square project in Golden Valley; and WHEREAS, the New Hope Economic Development Authority hereby grants Brookstone, Inc. an exclusive right to negotiate with the City for the redevelopment of all or a portion of the City Center area for a period of 12 months, based upon moving forward collaboratively on the attached timeline and work program; and WHEREAS, it is understood that if the parties are reasonably satisfied at the end of one year, that the Letter of Intent may be extended or a formal agreement entered into, if appropriate; and WHEREAS, the specific goal for redevelopment will be a broadly based mixed use project, including a variety of housing types and mixed use commercial, and to establish an inviting, pedestrian friendly, village environment that has a strong gathering place attraction; and WHEREAS, both parties agree that they will work together in a collaborative manner, but have distinct responsibilities within the joint venture effort; and WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that the City will take financial responsibility to initiate the items included in the workplan; and WHEREAS, it is understood that Brookstone will be responsible for providing input on planning and financial matters, will have no direct financial responsibility and will be paid no fees for their effort. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hope Economic Development Authority that the Letter of Intent to coordinate with Brookstone, Inc. on a potential City Center redevelopment is hereby approved and the Executive Director is authorized to execute the agreement. Adopted by the Economic Development Authority of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22 day of July, 2002. President Executive Director NEW HOPE CITY CENTER STUDYr1RFA JJ FR F X-�Nlzrt 'Cam eta m r ELI . MUR Will di moll June 24, 2003 Mr. Richard Martens Brookstone, Inc. 7400 Metro Boulevard, Suite 212 Edina, MN 55439 Subject: Expiration of Letter of Intent and Agreement to Continue Coordination on Informal Basis Dear Richard: At the June 23 New Hope Economic Development Authority meeting, the EDA passed a resolution acknowledging the expiration of the Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone on a potential redevelopment of the City Center area and has agreed to continue coordination on an informal basis. We look forward to a continuing working relationship with you. If you have any questions, please contact me at 763 -531 -5119. We look forward to continue working with you during the next 12 months. incerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosure: Letter of Intent EDA Resolution 2002 -04 Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Steve Sondrall, City Attorney Roger Axel, Building Official Ken Doresky, Community Development Specialist Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern CITY OF NEW HOPE 4401 Xylon Avenue North • New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 • www. ci.new- hope.mn.us City Hall: 7 63 -531- 5 ♦ Pnliro (nnn_o + - ronr , \. r7/ 1 w -531 -5170 • Public Works: 763- 592 -677 • ` Da 763- 531 -5109 City Hall Fax: 763- 531 -5136 • Police Fax: 763 -531 -5174 • Public Works Fax: 763- 592 -6776 December 11, 2002 «NAME» «ADDRESS» Subject: City Center Task Force Appointment Dear «NAME»: Congratulations! This letter is to inform you that at the December 9 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council appointed you to participate on the New Hope City Center Task Force. City staff and consultants are currently in the process of preparing a draft work program for the task force. The task force may begin meeting some time in January at New Hope City Hall. More information will be sent to you prior to the first meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern, at 763 - 531 -5196, or Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director, at 763 - 531 -5119. Thank you for agreeing to help form the city policy for this area. Sincerely, W. Peter Enck Mayor Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) 1..UVIL: ADDRESS Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner 4324 Brunswick Avenue North Email -0324 Crystal, MN 55422 7763-53!5-7602 Mr. Roger Landy 4417 Flag Avenue North roger()a bethelsynagogue.org New Hope, MN 55428 Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North 763- 537 -4166 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tom McKinney Northwest YMCA 7601 Id 763- 592 -5509 tmckinney(c ymcampls orq 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 763- 535 -5480 Sirs peedynewhopeia')mcleodusa net 55428 Mr. Chris Lange 8601 Hopewood Lane (Sir Speedy) New Hope, MN 55427 763 - 525 -9837 clange a()goldengate. net Ms. Kimberly Johnson 9208 29 Avenue North 763- 545 -7853 kiohnson(a_class cla umn edu New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen 3833 Independence Avenue North 763- 544 -4987 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen 763 - 537 -2062 Ktct9398(a_�attbi com 784842 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Robert Rappaport (Winnetka Center) 952 - 931 -2543 robreventurian.com 11111 Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins, MN 55343 Ms. Shari Velazquez 13950 Jasmine Way 763- 428 -1044 Osrn4(a)netzero net Rogers, MN 55374 Mr. Stan Mack School District 281 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Collins Wells Fargo 763- 315 -0690 _James. r.Collins(a)wellsfargo com 8320 42n Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55427 Ms. Tina Haugstad 7760 48 Avenue North 763- 533 -6019 tcbvtreatsnewhope a msn com New Hope, MN 55428 Pastor Dave Rodquist 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North drodguist(a-)cefc.com New Ho e, MN 55428 December 11, 2002 «Name» «Address» Subject: City Center Task Force Dear «Name»: Current and past commissioners did not receive commission information and application, and that sentence was deleted from their letters. This letter is to inform you that at the December 9 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council appointed members to the City Center Task Force. The City received many applications for this task force, and the City Council desired participants to represent a wide range of the community. The City appreciates your interest in serving on this task force; however, the City Council did not appoint you to this task force. I have enclosed an application and information on the city's advisory commissions, and would encourage you to participate in this way. Again, thank you for submitting an application. If you have any questions, please contact me at 763- 533 -4707 Sincerely, W. Peter Enck Mayor Enclosure: Commission Application /Information Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) Name Address Mr. Tom Schmidt 4401 Decatur Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Steve Svendsen 3508 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tim Taffe 8512 Haeg Drive Bloomington, MN 55431 Ms. Karen Nolte 8232 Northwood Parkway New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Dick Sievert 7929 59 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Ms. Debbie Ferguson 5313 Rhode Island Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Gary Bobb 4660 Decatur Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Timothy Buggy 4024 Ensign Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Paul Anderson Universal Color 7700 42n Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Dr. Allen A. Hepfner 7860 44 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Pat Norby 7908 50 avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Jay Showalter 7140 42n Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Barbara Brown 4516 Oregon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Jim Kubiak 8424 39 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 December 10, 2002 TASK FORCE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Mr. Tom Schmidt 4401 Decatur Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Steve Svendsen 3508 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tim Taffe 8512 Haeg Drive Bloomington, MN 55431 Ms. Karen Nolte 8232 Northwood Parkway New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Dick Sievert 7929 59 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Ms. Debbie Ferguson 5313 Rhode Island Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Gary Bobb 4660 Decatur Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Timothy Buggy 4024 Ensign Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Paul Anderson Universal Color 770042 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Dr. Allen A. Hepfner 786044 th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Pat Norby 7908 50 avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 -Jay Showalter 714042 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 - Barbara Brown 4516 Oregon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Jim Kubiak 8424 39 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 C� i� vl �%� City of New Hope E -mail Address ( *): Zip Code: Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. / ,I ! If I t < 11 Application For City Center Task Force Name: ISM �)Illhm�dj - �' Address: 44 0/ 6ew4v'F Ay Home Phone ( *): 763 ­ 5_35 — .O' 22 Why are you interested in I I _ What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? In what other civic activities are you involved? N " e O ( e441y, q Have ou served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? YQ S �I ( r z(2r) Availability (please check): ❑ Days _)�Evenings ,Weekends Signature: Date: ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. 4 G:Adm in /FormslraskForceApplicaUon.doc What experience have you had that you fe I would be pertinent to this Task Force? G I ze.1'1 h(' C-io n1 v"Q i f VC'M, ki �'1 Gw Y✓l r�l r1f�) ✓ ep -4 ) �� '� �� w� �� - � ,llv loj , �o The ouatry jhoaa , c. �_,r, n.r�_ Application For City CenterTask Farce Name: �j 3 - j �, ` �, { E -mail Address(*): Address: 3S o % - , - A /_ /,1v r.� Zip Code: �S4_ 7 Home Phone (t): ­7 ( �,� S -� V 4-. Business Phone ( ;): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet.of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? �l o What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? ) wah n n What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? i �.e U5 L& 4 -0 ,Y,tnr1r r r �,s �t� W / �e� �►�ih) -�� � -r�L Qtl+`S1�>✓ rL� �JO �r� h _ 7rJ i _PnTt��. 4a�0/� G�rtri�nt 5 w1.�,v� In what other civic activities are you involved? l�i �� �.> r t S ' o 0 1 t Vu ?� 4� C w+ Dhu „�7 i2 ' z - 47-t-' ALe -Gel Ce,k,- T5y_ Por Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? S'ty a s Availability (please check): �] Days (evenings Weekends Signature: s tz _ <_ Date: t� ��,.� 2Aq / ( °) This data Is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this Information could be used to establish a mailing list. P� Application For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name; Y�� E -mail Address ( *): �;, 4 n Address: - 4, V K : � � I i'\,l — 1 ( 6 0,Cu., NI JW Zip Code: 'S Home Phone ( *): Business Phone ( *): 363S 6 LCI I How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? lnli�✓1/� � ; ", /�� � �� � Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. 7�r Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? / f e_ `,�r�r� �� z �1 T 1 c� C fn r2 �� ;�� S �L ae Gt 5 /Z' :l In what other civic activities are you involved? �ViYl A/15 } (�C Imo. ✓ ie� ' A✓ es. t Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? t Availability (please check): Days ❑ Evenings ❑ Weekends Signature: , *76 Date: C➢ 1 L ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /Forms/raskForceApplication.doc What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? TIMOTHY J. TAFFE 8512 Haeg Drive Bloomington, MN 55431 (952)884 -8424 (H) (763)536 -6291 (W) PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY — Results oriented Manager with emphasis on Developing Commercial Relationships. Ability to motivate teams to develop and implement business strategies. Innovative, Creative and Entrepreneurial. EXPERIENCE 8/94 — Current: Branch President - Marquette Bank, N.A., New Hope Offices ($45mm loans, $78mm deposits). Responsibilities include leading the bank in all areas of sales, service and compliance. The New Hope branch consistently received the highest level of customer satisfaction rating and lowest delinquency, while achieving outstanding growth rates in loans and deposits: average annual loan balance increase is over 30% and deposits over 20 %. These significant achievements have been recognized annually by receiving the Marquette "REAL Legend" award and continued receipt of increasing amounts of shares in the MFC Long Term Incentive Program. Specific emphasis placed on coaching and development of the team, business development, continued compliance and control in the teller functions, building referral networks and being active in the comnnunity. Prior member of strategic planning committees standardizing small business underwriting and developing a company- wide retail incentive plan. Prior positions with Marquette Bank, N.A. include, V.P. Business Banking and Retail Loan Officer. Responsibilities included, managing and growing the business banking loan and deposit portfolios and growing fee income. Successfully grew the loans, deposits and fee income at a level great enough to be recognized every year as a Marquette "REAL Legend." 9/92 - 8/94: Branch Lending Manager - TCF Bank fsb. Responsible for achieving office goals and supervising office staff. Areas of specific importance include: credit quality, loan portfolio growth, finance company referrals, credit insurance sales, cross selling deposit accounts, investment referrals, TCF credit card sales, MHFA referrals, CRA and regulatory compliance. 3/91 - 9/92: Branch Manager - Community Credit Company. Responsible for the overall performance of the branch office. Specific responsibilities included; coaching, customer service, loan growth and collections. EDUCATION MBA - University of St. Thomas, emphasis in Management /Finance, 1998. BS - St. Cloud State University, Finance with a minor in Economics, 1990. Minnesota Bankers Association - Graduate School of Banking ACTIVITIES /INTERESTS Board Member and Chairman of Y Partners for Northwest YMCA, Organized and directed Marquette Bank's Inaugural Charitable Golf Tournament for the Salvation Anny, Team Leader for Walk America for March of Dimes, Organizer for Paint the Town, Treasurer New Hope Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. Member: Twin West Chamber of Commerce, Crystal/New Hope Business Council, Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited. 6/99 - Current: Owner - Crystal Clear Carwash, Inc. Analyzed the business opportunity, created a business plan and subsequently executed the plan with a business partner. Specific actions included; designing the facility, negotiating and purchasing the land and all building materials, meeting with vendors and builders, engineering and zoning issues, financing of project, creating and filing corporate documents. Ongoing duties include, managing all functions of the car wash, except the daily operations of the facility. 07/31/2002 11:39 16125350163 UNIVERSAL LULUK iNU ril eq9t Application For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name; C- � /'-fif � r�' � E -mail Address Address: ?D d `, L e A P - Zip Code: �j`s ^ �L of 7 Home Phona (r): 9. . S Business Phone (-): 96 5735 G How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? O4s•5' Responses to the following questions maybe provided on a separate shoat .& °. needed. yVhy are you Interested in serving on this Task Force? "L'; cm� ', �1114r�� What experience urA What skills and resources do lzity - 49 A�� ^d/'f C. , `4 60 V VL .» e rsr s . you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? have that you feel would benefit the 4vOto- , � -e . `s 7- and this Task Force? cAq rg LI5 In what other civic activities are you involved' 9P r �a h war-- ' W. -A A 1 U k/0(4- L"'1-'S z ffar�i�'1`� Have you sery on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? IP .•` n t o VT *11 ' m Availability (please check): / XOays Evenings Wedkwiat Signature: G ✓ Date: 311 (') This data Is considered private and you are not legally required to provide It. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this Informatlon could be used to establish a mailing list, G;AdmINFormrrrukFrno&Wlcmhon.doc plea Application For City of New Hope City CenterTask Force Name: ° ^ - E -mail Address ( *) , '� � ., +� Address: Zip Code �� Home Phone ( *): 76 3 — .lr-; _ ► Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? ,, �� Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? 7 ! � / 11 4-(.",-'e-; _ L '* —_ , CJ What experience have'you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): ],Days venings eekends Signature: r— Date: ( *) This data is considered private and you are no egally required to provide it. If y ou are selected to ._ serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /Forms/-raskForceApplication.doc , ' nWrc 7635315136 T -028 P.002/002 F -342 ;i City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force t� J a w-.,.e, 7 00 - e F-mall Address Adcll es$ : c v T �. Zip Code= � e Phone ( *); c S �Z - --. � Q —DC0o �" Business phone ( *): a . ;, ?ew'ong (lave you lived or awned a business or property in the City of New Hope? P Zoo 2 Rest: oases to the fgilow�i� 'rueSt ° papr, n° May provided on a separate sheet -of e if needed, — Why ire you interested in ,erving on this Task Force? • Wha: sxperience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? _ — _ _ - -- Wha•: € kills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? — - -- ,_. In what other civic activities are you involved? .—_-- Have yo 1 served on any city Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please che L ay s P !Evenings -LI I � I Weekends Date, (I TfJs flats is considerod private and you are not legally required to provide it. if YOU are selected to Serve on the Task !'once, - this information could be used to establish a mailing list, GAdmiNFor ns/Ti :ekForceApplimUon.doc City Center Task Force Vicki Brandt Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? As a new business owner in New Hope I am both delighted and concerned to learn of the redevelopment effort. After seeing the transformation at the core of the Golden Valley area I know that this can be a wonderful opportunity for the city to attract new business and residents. I am committed to being part of this community long term and would welcome the opportunity to help shape the future. What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? I served on the board of directors for a local home owners association as a board member and the treasurer. In my work life I have served on many task force type committees whose role was to shape new programs and /or initiatives. What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I spent twenty two years in the financial services industry, most recently in a corporate position as Regional Sales Manager. I hold the designations of Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Leadership Fellow. This education and experience provides me with the financial skills to understand the economic benefits and challenges of the redevelopment process as well as a deep understanding of people, how they relate to each other and how to best work together in a team or project setting. In addition to our retail business I currently hold a MN Real Estate license and am reinitiating my prior career as a real estate agent. In what other civic activities are you involved? Our store has worked with Cooper High School Boosters, New Hope Swim Club, the YMCA, New Hope VFW and others in a support role. As a new business, we are working to build connections with the community as we feel this is an important part of our mission and future. Have you serves on any City Commissions, Boards or Task Forces in the past? No, not for a city. pl ea City of New Hope W " WIM , Availability (please check): ❑ Days [Evenings Signature: M/eekends Date: 200 Z—. ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. Application For City Center Task Force Name: G�?"L'l'L. �71/G J\ ['Q Gtr E -mail Address z-zq GS - C�y►�1 Address : 3 -�_J\`MthW p dpC PLA'y Zip Code: 5u_(a7 — /4, SS Home Phone ( *): ^ (� 3 -$'t� c� -q?�- Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 191 q Z 0, rs Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? f e� 70-(a(z' and awt a ei r /L . j Wh skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? lI 11_ -- 1 A _ w n _ n G: Admin /FormsrraskForceApplication.doc What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? LJ Agztt) a Axa L, z,� We , A' -✓%J .�gC /PO _ (d C'aw ry/[.�, P he a.{ 72d 1` Aa In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? _1�6 , �� pl ea City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: I �. �IC E -mail Address Address: (�Gj �� 7� U� l �f� ✓qzy Zip Code: Home Phone ( *): - , 3 535 01 5�5 Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. W �� n h are you interested in s on this Task Force? t p - kwi What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? �� 1 � &0 © i rl >? - J i ! 1 AD 0-C What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? ki 1 X17; In what other civic activities are you involved? 200) 2a"7 �j 1� �� l fs t 2�i12tJi S �k: i nyri 1 A I Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): Days Evenings Weekends Signature: 4_ Z D Z Date: ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. us"Omuvr•ormsi i asKrorceAppfication.doc May 23, 2002 «NAME» «ADDRESS» Subject: Application to Participate on City Center Task Force Dear «NAME»: Thank you for your inquiry about the City Center Task Force. You are being sent this letter and application because you indicated an interest in serving on the task force. As you are probably aware, due to the changing conditions in the City Center area at 42 and Winnetka Avenues, the City feels that this is an opportune time to study redevelopment options in that area. The City Council is forming a small task force (approximately 15 members) that represents a broad cross - section of residents, businesses and community groups. The City Council will accept applications for the task force through July 31. During the month of August, the City Council will review all applications and make appointments to the task force. The task force will most likely begin meeting in September to discuss redevelopment options and opportunities. It is expected that the task force will meet approximately seven times between September 2002 and April 2003, complete the work, and make recommendations to the City Council in April or May 2003. If you are interested in serving on the task force, please complete the enclosed application and return it to the New Hope City Hall by July 31, 2002. Applications can be turned in at the reception desk or the Community Development Department counter, faxed, or mailed to the attention of: Kirk McDonald Community Developrnent Departri 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Fax: 763- 531 -5136 Thank you for your interest in this project, and please contact me at 763- 531 -5119 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager 7929 59th Avenue North R. C. "Lick" Sievert New Hope, MN 55428 (612) 535 -0155 Experience Career information systems professional, project experience in: Summary: • Systems design and development, both manual and computer systems • Office floor plan and cabling design • Mainframe, mini- computer, PC's; airline res systems, batch & real -time systems • Raw and finished goods production, inventory control & distribution systems • Payroll & personnel systems, sales & marketing analysis systems • Accounting and general ledger systems • Usage of both proprietary and custom software systems and their modification • Outside consulting and outside client/customer support • Software and systems QA/testing, documentation and training • Project scheduling, management and control • PC LAN administration - Novell • Computer Programming - COBOL, BASIC, FORTRAN, JCL, FOCUS, ASPECT and others Awards: 1993 - awarded ITT Corporation Pyramid of Excellence award in recognition for successfully applying mainframe or PC technology to business issues. 1990 - nominated for ITT Corporation Harold S. Geneen Award for work done to develop and implement decentralized 800 office loan processing system. Education: Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN in process of earning BA degree in business MS -Office - Word. Excel, Access, Power Point and Project Job History: ITT - CONSUMER FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Minneapolis, MN 1983-1996 1992-1996 Centralized Operations Systems Manager • Designed, developed, installed and maintained systems for a centralized processing center for delinquent account collections, new loan approvals and loan booking processing. • Implemented automated equipment to support the 170 integrated workstations utilizing Norwest Bank Supreme loan system, Davox predictive auto -phone dialer and a PC LAN. • Managed project costing in excess of $4 million over five years for facilities, software and equipment. • Provided in -house documentation, training and help -desk support companywide. • Developed manual and automated systems and procedures for all centralized and decentralized branch field operations with primary emphasis for delinquent account collections and new loan processing. 1988-1992 Lead Systems Analyst - Project Leader • Selected as project manager to lead all activities to install custom loan processing systems in 800 sites; including site prep, equipment acquisition, installation, training and follow -up. • As project leader, developed real -time system for all loan processing operations companywide utilizing Norwest Bank Supreme system. Worked with all levels of management and operations personnel to define screen and processing specifications, including manual systems and maintaining HO mainframe processing interface. • Total company project cost for development and installation was $40 million. 1983-1988 Senior Systems Analyst • Initial member of a new project team assigned to develop an automated on -line network system to support all the loan processing and reporting functions for a 800 branch nationwide network of consumer finance loan branch offices. • Utilized internal automated system design and development methodology. • Selected as a member of the Information Service department standards and policies committee. • Developed and implemented a business analysis and usage forecast for computer processing requirements for a data processing center utilizing dual IBM 3033 mainframes. . Developed and installed a monthly mainframe computer utilization reporting and operation variance to plan analysis system using Johnson Job Accounting System with input generated from IBM SMF computer job accounting data. R C. "Dick" Sievert Prior Job History Page 2 COORDINATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, St. Louis Park, MN 1982-1983 (subsidiary of A.C.Nielson Company) Director, Client Site Support • Provided world -wide (nine countries) support of a proprietary software system ($250,000 selling price) installed on large IBM and DEC computer mainframes for use in providing client interactive /on -line sales and marketing business analysis needs. • Provided client support for software error correction, new installations and releases, documentation, user training, developing and executing software quality control procedures. • Provided worldwide pre - installation sales support, software license and maintenance contract execution, market research and analysis of competitive products. and recommendation of proprietary software product packaging and pricing for software licensing sales. GELCO CORPORATION, Eden Prairie, MN 1977-1982 (GE Capital Corporation) Director, Systems & Administration • Initial assignment was project leader with the daily car rental Econo -Car International division of this corporate transportation company. • Advanced through various corporate and divisional responsibilities, achieving the position of Director, Systems and Administration, Gelco Travel Services, an acquisition oriented travel agency company with 30 operations in 12 cities. • Managed the development and installation of a proprietary, distributed mini - computer system interfaced with the various airline reservation systems in each of our travel agencies. • Designed, developed and implemented one of the first centralized 800 number -24 -hour travel agency service centers in the United States. GREEN GIANT COMPANY, Minneapolis, MN 1975-1977 Manager, Information Services • Directed the systems, programming and computer operations functions for the Schweigert Meat and Copeland Sausage processed meat divisions, including production, accounting and distribution systems through independent and franchised dealers. NORTHRUP KING & COMPANY, Minneapolis, MN 1971-1975 Manager, Systems & Programming • Managed data processing operations for this agri- business firm, advancing to Manager of Systems & Programming with the growth of the company's information systems operation. PILLSBURY COMPANY, Minneapolis, MN 1958-1971 Senior Systems Consultant • Initially employed in Chicago, IL as an IBM machine operator, promoted and transferred to Minneapolis as Lead Data Processing Operator. • Performed project work in each of the following business divisions: Consumer, Refrigerated, Bakery Flour & Mix, International and Corporate. • Achieved a successful progression of job responsibilities progressing to Senior Systems Consultant working with outside clients in the company's management consulting division. • 1968 -70, transferred to St. Louis, MO as company's primary consultant to the Ralston -Purina Company. SARA LEE CORPORATION, River Grove, IL 1957-1958 Computer Operator • Trained as IBM machine operator preparing order /invoice documents, inventory control and accounts receivable records. plea Application For City of New H ope City Center Task Force Name: (.vt - gym Address: � �� J�l�_L 1 i uL_ fit -,$, A, E -mail Address (�): Av C- It)inc�Le . Zip Code: Home Phone ("): �r<„3 . � . 3 ! r! Business Phone (•): 7L3 S4-0 i t_ C3 Mel S �EXlri� How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? L_,ui._a r;O , Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? �. Wh ex perience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? - C�, In what other civic activities are you involved? t Cc k, ( ; Y ,,, , N 1,, O L^ Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in "he past? Lyn c , i i ��, r _ Availability (please check). El Days �o] Evenings Signature: �'�r 11�YY`_C� l 2 Weekends Date: 1 - 7 / u, c_1 o2�__ i M This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. u:Haminirormsi raSKForceApplication.doc What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? May 23, 2002 «NAME» ((ADDRESS)) Subject: Application to Participate on City Center Task Force Dear «NAME»: Thank you for your inquiry about the City Center Task Force. You are being sent this letter and application because you indicated an interest in serving on the task force. As you are probably aware, due to the changing conditions in the City Center area at 42n and Winnetka Avenues, the City feels that this is an opportune time to study redevelopment options in that area. The City Council is forming a small task force (approximately 15 members) that represents a broad cross - section of residents, businesses and community groups. The City Council will accept applications for the task force through July 31. During the month of August, the City Council will review all applications and make appointments to the task force. The task force will most likely begin meeting in September to discuss redevelopment options and opportunities. It is expected that the task force will meet approximately seven times between September 2002 and April 2003, complete the work, and make recommendations to the City Council in April or May 2003. If you are interested in serving on the task force, please complete the enclosed application and return it to the New Hope City Hall by July 31, 2002. Applications can be turned in at the reception desk or the Community Development Department counter, faxed, or mailed to the attention of: Kirk McDonald Community Development Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 Thank you for your interest in this project, and please contact me at 763 - 531 -5119 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager VI City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force II Name: -e— r gy Address: 31 - 3 /2.� to , _„dj �,{. E -mail Address ( *): Zip Code: j I e / a � Home Phone ( *): `7�. - 3 - �S3 7- �Ll 5ry Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? A Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? 'ryj_� � ' A l It n n A , ^n 1 O�Y 0.,w s1 � �JtJI_ c72.v��X Wl Cz.C- h.TCJ+ -(� +-� i �- ! 1 C 1 L Y �.- LJ t•- �'�q�t tyn What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? > 0-I'L2 doe In what other civic activities are you involved? 1 122� 22 - 9-T .,� I C S -m v �L S Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or sk Forces i the past? Availability (please check): ❑ Days (Evenings Signature: ❑ Weekends Date: ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. %;^omuvrormsr i asKr-orceApplicabon.doc May 23, 2002 «NAME» ((ADDRESS)) Subject: Application to Participate on City Center Task Force Dear «NAME»: Thank you for your inquiry about the City Center Task Force. You are being sent this letter and application because you indicated an interest in serving on the task force. As you are probably aware, due to the changing conditions in the City Center area at 42n and Winnetka Avenues, the City feels that this is an opportune time to study redevelopment options in that area. The City Council is forming a small task force (approximately 15 members) that represents a broad cross - section of residents, businesses and community groups. The City Council will accept applications for the task force through July 31. During the month of August, the City Council will review all applications and make appointments to the task force. The task force will most likely begin meeting in September to discuss redevelopment options and opportunities. It is expected that the task force will meet approximately seven times between September 2002 and April 2003, complete the work, and make recommendations to the City Council in April or May 2003. If you are interested in serving on the task force, please complete the enclosed application and return it to the New Hope City Hall by July 31, 2002. Applications can be turned in at the reception desk or the Community Development Department counter, faxed, or mailed to the attention of: Kirk McDonald Community Development Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 Thank you for your interest in this project, and please contact me at 763 - 531 -5119 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager City of New Hope Application for City Center Task Force Applicant Information Name: Timothy J Buggy Address: 4024 Ensign Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 E -Mail: thebuggygroup @attbi.com Home Phone: 763 -544 -2572 Business Phone: 612- 743 -9681 (cell) How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in New Hope? I have lived in New Hope with my wife Kathy for 9 1 /2 years. We have a son, Declan, who is 22 months old and a dog named Dudley who is almost 7 years old. Why are you interested in serving on this task force? Over the past few years, I have been a very vocal opponent of many of the decisions and actions of the City of New Hope. My frustrations have been primarily about taxes, project spending, and redevelopment efforts. I was raised with the belief that complaining will only do so much and that if you really want to make an impact you need to get involved and work to make something happen. Our family loves living in New Hope. We want to see the city find new ways to grow and prosper. Redevelopment that adds both retail and residential opportunities allows for new residents and business, growth of our tax base, and a revitalized citizenry that feels that New Hope is a true community. My wife and I have always said that it's too bad New Hope doesn't have a "City Center" or a "Downtown' ' like you see in Robbinsdale and the recently redeveloped areas of Golden Valley. I have been pleased to read about the City Council's renewed efforts (perhaps it's been more news coverage) in the area of redevelopment. We need to act now in order to preserve New Hope as a great place to live. I recently "retired" (although I'm only 36) from a 13 -year career in advertising to join my wife in the real estate business. One of the key reasons why I left advertising is I didn't feel that I was doing something that directly help people. I feel I can do that now in real estate. The theme of our business is "making a difference" and I believe that is the key reason for wanting to serve on this task force. Just as I work everyday to make a positive difference in the lives of my clients, I feel that I can make a positive difference in the community that is New Hope. What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? Early on in my advertising career, I got involved in our trade association — The Advertising Federation Of Minnesota. From humble beginnings of serving on a committee here and a committee there, I was elected to the Board of Directors, and served as President of the organization from July 1997 through June 1998. I accomplished many things during my tenure, including leading the organization through one of its most financially successful years, hosted the national conference of the American Advertising Federation, and helped position the organization for the future. This was accomplished through lots of research about the needs and wants of our constituents, developing new strategies for growth, changing the way we did business, and changed the look of the organization by creating a new logo and identity system. In my career in advertising, I spent most of my time working on teams (task forces if you will) to work with our clients to find ways to solve their problems, to find new ways of doing business, to create new products, and to craft persuasive messaging... all geared towards building a brand. New Hope is a brand, one that is searching for new ways to solve its problems, new ways of doing business, creating new opportunities for living and working, and to develop a message that resonates, gets heard, gets recognized, and one that comes to life in the new brand of New Hope. This Task Force is at the starting point of creating the "new" New Hope brand. I have the experience and energy to help New Hope sift through the issues and to create something truly remarkable. What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I am a thinker, listener, a synthesizer, a strategist, a marketer, an idea person, and I'm not afraid to say what needs to be said, or do what needs to be done to achieve the goal. I believe my best skill is as a synthesizer, in that I am able to listen to what many people are saying and be able to boil it down to something that is actionable, something that can be acted upon. In what other civic activities are you involved? Beside my time volunteering at my church and for other non -profit organizations, the biggest "civic" thing I am involved in is the Uptown Art Fair. I have been volunteering for the Uptown Art Fair for 15 years and have been on the Steering Committee for the past 8 years managing all the food and beverage operations. It is something I love to do and have fun doing it. I have also recently joined the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors and am looking for ways to get more involved with that organization. Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? I have not served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past. Availability: venin s Weekends Signature: ����`/�����_ Date: VO R2 City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: L > (,L- ( t� P P t J 0 E -mail Address ( *): _c f a (r 1 Address: Q LN ", A u t`telia F_ Zip Code: 5 Home Phone ( *): _� 6 3 - 5 ()Lj - 01 S �; Business Phone ( *): X 15 Q - 1 3� How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? I y 2 Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): C& Days _ 'E', Omt i M Evenings (A Weekends Signature: ( *) This data is considered E serve on the Task Force, Date: -7- 7_0 "L .e and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to information could be used to establish a mailing list. v. uu vrui n iv i asKro-eAppllcatlon.Cloc May 23, 2002 «NAME» ((ADDRESS)) Subject: Application to Participate on City Center Task Force Dear «NAME»: Thank you for your inquiry about the City Center Task Force. You are being sent this letter and application because you indicated an interest in serving on the task force. As you are probably aware, due to the changing conditions in the City Center area at 42n and Winnetka Avenues, the City feels that this is an opportune time to study redevelopment options in that area. The City Council is forming a small task force (approximately 15 members) that represents a broad cross - section of residents, businesses and community groups. The City Council will accept applications for the task force through July 31. During the month of August, the City Council will review all applications and make appointments to the task force. The task force will most likely begin meeting in September to discuss redevelopment options and opportunities. It is expected that the task force will meet approximately seven times between September 2002 and April 2003, complete the work, and make recommendations to the City Council in April or May 2003. If you are interested in serving on the task force, please complete the enclosed application and return it to the New Hope City Hall by July 31, 2002. Applications can be turned in at the reception desk or the Community Development Department counter, faxed, or mailed to the attention of: Kirk McDonald Community Development Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 Thank you for your interest in this project, and please contact me at 763- 531 -5119 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Why are you interested in serving on this task force? I was taught that it is imperative to be involved in your community. Over the last few years I have been watching as one business or another leaves our community and this has caused me concern. If there is something I can do to help New Hope build for the future then I would like the opportunity to do all that I can to improve my community and especially my neighborhood. What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? I have owned and operated my own business for over 7 years. I have been a member of the Board of Education for a private Kindergarten — 8th grade private school for 6 years. I was the secretary for that board for 2 years and chairman of that same board for another 2 years. I was also a member of the same Church's Council for 1 year. During my time in Post Graduate College I was the chairman for the Student Senate. Currently, I am a delegated representative of a board that is forming, developing and planning the creation of a private Pre - Kindergarten through 8 th grade school. What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I have learned over the years to put my personal feelings aside and to listen to the opinions of others with an open mind, thus allowing me the ability to make a decision based on the premise of what would benefit the many over what would benefit the few. I have a talent for envisioning long -range ideas and I work well in committees and with people. As stated above, I have the continuing experience of working with many people in developing a new private school. I am a former member of Toastmasters and have the experience of speaking to groups. I also feel that I can represent a wide range of the community as a homeowner, businessman and family man. In what other civic activities are you involved? Please see above for a listing of the Boards and committees that I have been involved in. Application For City CenterTask Force Name: � , [mot ��v`��. ( _L, Address: E -mail Address ( *): 6-0 L F J 6 - Y f Zip Code: S j Y 2 I Home Phone ( *): 71�. f r - IV - 2 70 % Business Phone ( *): AJ _5,J, _ S'Y 7 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope ? � ,q/� } SiaYf j Responses to the following p p ,' p g questions may be provided on a separate sheet of a er if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? /Y/,,_ f,�, ;5 tf: -:y✓ ti ;.•�. �tl�a �ZXr(, , �L L ` �� r� i � �,�.. �_ z. �'7�-f �L.n,•f a 3 �'z � f ✓�.P✓ ,}- �' '°I/i -�� ,' �� f'� ��'"7�i -a ; � �JJ . }� a.,re7 �u `�' c: � What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? :� ti �+- "'i'Z.f ,� ;�� rfzi. l �c - , °. 2/' • f�L �"Fi� 'f ° �✓"Jrt� °) �- �� � � � /�6 t � •-�-+ =�C3 rid "i � �-t wr "r�� d � AVO What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? .7_" finer ,4- . f, �N"� %�%A »Cc. '� S� l -icy � � �f�7 ,✓.Y.3�r9� i,�f �'�,S c',e� Vi � „�':� In what oth6r civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? /Ub v Availability (please check): Days Q Evenings ❑ Weekends Signature: - Date: ` /C> - ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. ss,�J C: Admits FormsrraskForceApplicadon.doc V' Ra City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: ��(13il �u E -mail Address ( *): Address: ��� - 2 A ye - Zip Code: 5322- 7 Home Phone ( *): % , , r''f E f /20C Business Phone ( *): �; /j_ kl�2 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hone.? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are `` ,� ,y W, you interested in serving on this Task Force? I L,j, , // 1` og' 41"y') tc�ntl.c -,) /f -- '7Z, Sil/c c S /7- go" I Ljezw ---- What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? 74 A/C �J A ��r Cc�tX ci x�; �'� �ay� — MIL144 OP &T ! /i! dTf.fel K Cw e�i e�tr '1�a/�ZZ,/'�25 �S GL i E3,�fs% ff ri t7 J? –' << -�= 4IC fry r What skills and resources do you have that ou feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? l�1[� 1�c �ti ee2 A� ✓�� / � /Gr.� 4_',V-Y L //0 e v 6 �� � ' r 1�rlL_ CAS reeS .-7T %�l/tL4��/NG use ;L_L4°7 ' rirs Au/) '"GZU3 �' * )W9L`T 6&-)& -_ In what other civic activities are you involved? T JO ..I AVC _1?6t7v A Otlftgs2 0 := S(:S1t4 },c-_ 57 I/ Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? t6"r Availability (please check): f bays [Evenings (Weekends Signature: PIl .�� Date: �7-- * J - ( ) This data is ( considered private and you are not legally requ °seed to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a ma fling list. G: Admin /FormsrraskForceApplicabon.doc VI R 2 City of New Hope Name: J E -mail Address(*): 1 Address: f / ( Zip Code: S y Home Phone ( *): ( s 3 j 6 b Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? .S; ,N z e- j Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? 71f P n ze > 1U,2 1 What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? A What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? A \ In what other civic activities are you involved? h 0 r ,-R— Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Nv Application For City Center Task Force Availability (please check): []'bays CI tvenings ❑ Weekends Signature: Date: 0 31 -vZ ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. u ^um,rvrormsr i aSM- OrceApplication.doc V V2 City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: Richard D. Frie drichsen Address: 3 833 Independence Ave. No. Home Phone ( *): 763- 5445987 Business Phone(*): no How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 3 7 y e a r s Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? I think that the development and re- dgVel�pMpnf of n»r roMML=rrial broperties are critical to the future of our fine communities. We have too much vacant commercial property What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force ?I sp some forty v ars in education and served on numerous committ and planning nanP12. T currently serve on the Board of Directo of the Teacher Fpdera1 C redit Union, a 4 00 million dollar financial institution What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I have chaired a number of committees both in schools and in my church. I am currently serving as the president of Minneapolis Retired T eachers Incorporated, an organization of some 1000 mem- members. In what other civic activities are you involved? I am a volunteer at North Memoral Hospital. Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? No Availability (please check): OR-D'ays Evenings SignaturQL2 2 Weekends Date: l f --,;z- o p -2— M This data is considered private and you ai a not legai'ly required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. E -mail Address (•): Zip Code: 5 5 4 2 7 G: Admin /Forms/raskForceAppiigtion.doc I V� Application For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name: J. „ E -mail Address ('): TGT g3ggl d] ltd i; vo s5✓ L/r�2 7 Address: Z i p Code: Home Phone yak- S97 Business Phone ( *): 7L2 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? �rs Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? ,� �h loCa�,`„ 14 , 1 l 1 '019 What skills and resources do you have that ou feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? / / & 9 r rt 6/ 1 C't l l`1 L t Lt In what other civic activities are you involved? K- Have you served on any City Commissions Boards, or Task Forces in the past? pa 5`f /1/�� ' t V, ,e A Availability (please check): Days Evenings Signature: ` ❑ Weekends Date: /r - o2a M This data Is considered private and you are not legally required to provide It. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. GAdmin /FonnsrraskForceApplicabon.doc What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? 1 w NAME ADDRESS PHONE Email --Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner 4324 Brunswick Avenue North 763- 535 -0324 Crystal, MN 55422 Mr. Roger Landy �- 4417 Flag Avenue North 763- 535 -7602 roger(a)bethelsynagogue.org New Hope, MN 55428 Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North 763 - 537 -4166 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tom McKinney Northwest YMCA 7601 42n Avenue North 763- 592 -5509 tmckinney(a)_ymcampls.orq New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Brinkman _ 4771 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 763- 535 -5480 (Sir Speedy) Sirspeedynewhope (a)mcleodusa.net Mr. Chris Lange _ 8601 Hopewood Lane 763- 525 -9837 clange a goldengate.net New Hope, MN 55427 Ms. Kimberly Johnson _ 9208 29" Avenue North 763- 545 -7853 kiohnson(a�class.cla.umn.edu New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen 3833 Independence Avenue North 763- 544 -4987 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Kevin Tiffany _ Country Kitchen 763- 537 -2062 Ktct9398(@attbi.com 784842 d Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Robert Rappaport (Winnetka Center) 952 - 931 -2543 robreventurian.com 11111 Excelsior Boulevard Hopkins, MN 55343 Ms. Shari Velazquez 13950 Jasmine Way 763- 428 -1044 Osrn4(a)netzero.net Ro ers, MN 55374 Mr. Stan Mack School District 281 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Collins _ Wells Fargo 832042 nd Avenue North 763- 315 -0690 James. r.Collins(a_wellsfargo.com New Hope MN 55427 Ms. Tina Haugstad 7760 48 Avenue North 763 - 533 -6019 tcbytreatsnewhope(7.msn.com New Hope, MN 55428 Pastor Dave Rodquist 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North drodauist(a)cefc.com New Hope, MN 55428 December 11, 2002 «NAME» «ADDRESS» Subject: City Center Task Force Appointment Dear «NAME»: Congratulations! This letter is to inform you that at the December 9 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council appointed you to participate on the New Hope City Center Task Force. The task force may begin meeting some time in January at New Hope City Hall. More information will be sent to you prior to the first meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern, at 763- 531 -5196, or Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director, at 763- 531 - 51,19. Sincerely, ✓ �°�' ✓� AV l W. Peter Enck Mayor Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) r IN r.. 4 Nov -25 -02 03:59P 11 -19 -2002 09:53am From -CITY OF NEW HOPE TE35315136 T -403 P- 003/003 F -165 P_02 v City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: �'A r 5'� Address: (Acc b z - not46 4u &. S Ad 61i Nome Phone (`): E -mail Address (I): � 0"STQCE_{C. C'ooi Zip Code: _ :55 `3 Business Phone(*): 76,'3-6_'3(o - 1 -_2 7 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 2'0�e /ft- Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? �i2q r,4L •�k4t_ L►lorrett /S /wt- Zt 5 (Zp,,ecr f f 1 4 <<( l� hC�i w � e D ,�r �� Tu Qr of- �c4 Q -- A tl�) it g rhitT ©-j- /_r-Pt _P A (2 _14r*i1_ I�X TVV r ' What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? 1 Xlq 7'Ae C'�1rrt -X E� �c�i� crf '4 ae&."/ bc4me_ /Y�i�lis K rAE ! Srr� LArs/�rNrJ , Arc& / r n-t!z{ScrrH L (� c - n r S .. 7_Mjv(14�, r_bGe_w0l What skills and resou s do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? tcr7 L �n/t 6 Sr - K 1g�r_ •{aL. l�l�rrarsf {i S o� - � /�A NV�•�r�itrr�, S' �1>l#Ci4� ��� In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (Please check): �Days ❑ Evenings Q Weekends Signature: l Date: ( This data Is considered private and you are not legally required to provide IL If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this lnfonnatlon could be used to establish a mailing list GJla m i rvFUmYTStkFer�oaYeatlen .1rr City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: Tina L. Haugstad E -mail Address ( *): TCBYTREATSNEWHOPE@MSN.com Address: 7760 48"' Ave North, New Hope Home Phone ( *): 763 -533 -6019 Zip Code: 55428 Business Phone ( *): 612 -272 -3713 (cell) How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 6.5 yrs. Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? I am interested on serving on the Task Force for several reasons. First of all, Mayor Enck had personally asked if I would like to be a part of this program. At which, I accepted the invitation. Also, I take a vested interest in the redevelopment plan due to the fact that our business, TCBY Treats is located on the corner of 42" & Winnetka in the New Hope City Center. I believe the redevelopment is very important to New Hope and believe that the change would be good for our community. However, I am a concern business owner and resident of knowing how this will effect my business as well as how it will bring revitalization to my community. I really want to know the risks our community and my life will make to bring a better future for New Hope. What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? Before owning my own business, I worked in financial service and customer service. In each of my positions that I worked in the last two careers, I worked with a team of the most talented professionals in my industry leading the way for change to better customers' lives. We had to be focused and disciplined to assure that each project was completed on time and on budget while knowing the impact to the customer. I bring solution based problem solving, a marketing background, budget development /analysis and project leadership. The City of New Hope will need a team of people that will look out for their best interests and needs. I for one have a voice within this community and feel my corporate as well as business experience will help with understanding the needs of our community. What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I interact with people very well and have strong ties to our community. Owning a business in New Hope has allowed me to hear what change people want to see both in the businesses as well as residential. I have served and lead many development projects that require a personable side as well as a business side to assure the project is successful and completed on time while maintaining the needs of the people. In what other civic activities are you involved? I work with our schools and community with fundraising efforts plus help promote community events. TCBY supports the local swim club, the Reach Out and Read program and the Mosaic Youth Group. Veris ig © 2002 Swanson Health Products Notice: The products and information found on swansonvitamins.com are not intended to replace profession, medical advice or treatment. Our dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ar disease or medical condition. Our self care products are designed for your personal comfort and are not intende replace professional medical devices. Individual results may vary. Swansonvitamins.com urges you to seek tt advice of a quafiffed professional for any health concern lasting more than two weeks, and to share with you provider any information pertaining to your health and well- being, including the use of supplemental nutrition Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? I have not served on New Hope project before but have been on corporate task forces on redeveloping business initiatives. I work with the Robbinsdale School District's Reach Out and Read program and serve on their development board assisting to create new programs to bring the importance of reading to all ages. Availability (please check): 0 Days 2 Evenings 2 Weekends Signature. Date: ( *) This data Is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list, G: AdmiplFormsl7 'askForceApplication. doe COUNCIL ��1 Y ®-> 0 11 Originating Department Community Development Kirk McDonald Approved for Agenda Agenda Section 11 -25 -02 Development & Planning Item No. MOTION APPOINTING CITY CENTER TASK FORCE MEMBERS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #718) REQUESTED ACTION At the November 12 City Council meeting, staff presented applications to the City Council that has been received to date indicating an interest in serving on the City Center Task Force. The Council accepted the applications and referred this matter to its November 18 work session for further discussion. The Council discussed this matter at the work session and directed staff to place this item back on the Council agenda for November 25. The background information included in the November 12 Council request is enclosed. Staff has not made additional copies of the applications, as the Council has already received those. Several additional letters with applications have been sent out per the direction of the Council. Any new applications received will be distributed at the Council meeting. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The City Council has appointed task forces in the past to study specific issues, such as the 42" Avenue Streetscape project and Livable Communities Task Force. BACKGROUND For the past several months, the City has been accepting applications for the City Center Task Force and a copy of all applications received to date are enclosed. The original deadline for applications was July 31, but the Council extended the deadline to October 31. Articles were published in the City Report, Business Link and the SunPost soliciting applications, as well as the city's website. A total of 24 applications were received and they are attached, along with the application form and letter sent to applicants. Staff recommends that the Council accept the applications, spend several weeks reviewing the applications, and appoint the task force in the near future. The Council has taken the following actions regarding the formation of a task force and the potential redevelopment of the City Center area this past year: MOTION BY SECOND BY TO Request for Action Page 2 11 -12 -02 • April 15 Council Work Session — Council discusses redevelopment opportunities and directs staff to continue coordinating with Brookstone, Inc. and the city's financial consultant on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Council directed staff to start the groundwork for the formation of a task force and coordinate with the planning consultant on the drafting of some specific redevelopment goals for the City Center area. • May 13 Council Meeting — Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning grant to assist with the funding of a study for this area (staff was informed this summer that the grant was not funded, but staff plans on reapplication in spring 2003). • May 20 Council Work Session — The City Council reviewed, modified and approved City Center Redevelopment Goals, which are attached. • July 22 EDA Meeting — EDA approves Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on potential redevelopment of City Center area, in conjunction with task force. • August 19 Council Work Session — Council determines to extend application deadline and discussed the size of the task force and criteria for persons serving on the task force. Recommendations received from the Council to date regarding task force criteria include the following: Suggest 15 members, including: 3 residents, not business owner or property owner in New Hope except maybe a homeowner. 3 business owners 1 property owner, such as commercial, industrial or apartment 1 property manager, such as shopping center, apartment, etc. 1 from prior 42 "d Avenue Committee 1 from Planning Commission 1 from Citizens Advisory Commission 1 from District 281 1 faith based 1 from non - profit 1 past or present Council member 15 total A proposed work program and timeline were developed in conjunction with the grant application and excerpts of the program are attached. Staff is recommending the same work program, pending further input from the Council, task force and general public. Staff is recommending that the City Center Task Force start meeting in January, after the Livable Communities Task Force has completed its work and recommendations, so that staff is not coordinating two separate task forces at one time. The Livable Communities Task Force will be hosting a neighborhood open house on November 19 and presenting recommendations to the City Council on December 9. FUG Initially, the City Center Task Force will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 Economic Development Authority budget, as the city's funding application to the Metropolitan Council for another planning study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application next spring. ATTACHMENTS • Spreadsheet of Applications Received • Letter /Applications • Articles Soliciting Applications • Task Force Goals • Grant Application — Work Program/Timeline August 22, 2002 ((NAME)) ((ADDRESS)) Subject: City Center Task Force Applications Dear «NAME »: Thank you for submitting an application to serve on the City Center Task Force. The city has received 19 applications to date. All applications were submitted to the City Council for its review at the August 19 work session. At that meeting, the City Council decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications until October 31, and name the task force members in November. As many of you may be aware, the city is currently working with another large task force on the Livable Communities redevelopment area. That task force is currently reviewing proposals from developers and will be conducting a public open house in September. After that time, that task force will be consolidating its final recommendations, which will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in November. The City Council prefers that the Livable Communities Task Force complete its work prior to the formation of the task force for the City Center area. By extending the deadline for applications, the Council hopes to increase the diversity of the group, to include a mix of residents, business owners, community organizations, and city commissions. The task force would begin meeting in late November or early December. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 763 - 531 -5119. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Application For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name: E -mail Address (•): Address: Zip Code: Home Phone ('): Business Phone ('): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, If needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): Days Evenings ❑ Weekends Signature: Date: (') This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide It If You are selected to serve on the Task Force, this Information could be used to establish a mailing list G &A*aCAAPPriCffbM.d= 1. THE SiTE a. Land Use Map 1 illustrates the City Center study area. May 2 illustrates the current land uses within the City Center. The shopping centers and several of the freestanding commercial sites within the City Center area display declining conditions including poor building appearance, vacancies, incompatible tenant mix, and erratic commercial land use patterns. The School District administrative offices are being vacated due to building environmental issues and their existing bus garage is an industrial use out of place with the City Center area. These characteristics detract from the City's identity and do little to draw people to the City Center. Past market studies suggest that New Hope's retail trade areas are being reduced in size due to new commercial growth in Plymouth, Crystal, and Maple Grove. The changing market conditions have resulted in the loss of four grocery stores since 1990 and numerous vacancies. The market studies suggest an over supply of retail floor space. b. Transit The City Center is served by Metro Transit (see Map 2). This area has access to both express commuter lines and local bus service. c. Anticipated Changes In light of current conditions, the City anticipates a mixed land use redevelopment concept that will reduce the scale and modernize the City's commercial areas and will integrate medium and high density housing to support the new commercial areas. The City Center redevelopment efforts will incorporate both mass transit and trail components into the master plan to de- emphasize the reliance on automobile traffic and to reduce parking demands in the area. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a. Project Goals The New Hope Comprehensive Plan identifies the City Center area for redevelopment. Current events surrounding several of the City Center key properties suggest that the timing is right to undertake aggressive redevelopment efforts now. The events include: • Kmart bankruptcy and potential store closing. • Wells Fargo purchase of Marquette Bank will close the main Marquette Bank office it the Winnetka Shopping Center. • School District administration office will be vacated due to building environmental issues. The aforementioned events may provide a window of o these key properties for redevelopment. A delay in City action will in lost a nd assemble subsequent higher redevelopment costs in the future. PP ®rtunity or The project goal is the creation of a mixed use redevelopment master plan and redevelopment strategy will re- establish and revitalize the New Hope City Center as the City's focal point for community services and activities. This plan will reduce the scale and modernize the City Center's commercial areas and introduce urban housing options to the area that will support the new commercial development while addressing commun recognize the financial implications of redevelopment, and produce o an ' urban density and design that will make the project financial practical b. Tasks and Outcomes In the past, the City has addressed redevelopment on a site -by -site basis as the result of limited resources. This grant award would allow the City to focus on the entire City Center area. it will allow the City to coordinate and integrate many planning efforts within the area. Specifically, a few products of a grant award include: • Development of a cohesive master plan for the City Center redevelopment area. • Design and preparation of redevelopment site plans for targeted areas, including the 32 acre City Center site and the 17 acre Robbinsdale School District site. • Financial feasibility analyses that will indicate to the City the costs of redevelopment and types of financing needed to complete the project. • Establishment of neighborhood redevelopment plans that will address housing redevelopment, transit improvements, streetscapes, and other items identified by the residents and business owners to improve the livability of their neighborhoods. • Update City zoning standards to establish performance standards for urban densities necessary to make redevelopment feasible. c. Timeline Task Task Force A ointment Start Date 8/1/2002 End Date 8/13/2002 Com leted b Whom? • Ci Start Up Task Force Meetin 8 or 9/2002 8 or 9/2002 Council Task Force, City staff, Gouriay, NAC Financial Analysis 8/1/2002 10/31/2002 Krass Monroe, City staff, NAC, Study Area Issue Identification fication 9 / 1 / 20 02 10/31/2002 City staff, C, BRA, Brookstone Task Force eefin-a Meeting with Property 11/2002 11/1/2002 11/2002 Task Force Ci staff, Gouria NAC Owners 12/31/2002 , City staff, NAC, Evergreen Task Force Meeting 1/2003 1/2003 Task Force, City staff, Gourlay, Master Planning g 1/1/2003 3/31/2003 AC, Brookstone 4 Task Force meetin s Task Force, Brookstone, NAC, BRA Open House 4/2003 4/2003 Master planning consultant, Final Plan A roval 4/2003 City staff, NAC, Brookstone Implementation Strategy 4/1/2003 /2003 C' Council Ordinance, TIF Distric 9Y 6/30/2003 Krass Monroe, NAC, Brookstone " The project team members are identified in Section 3.6 of this grant application. / 3. PROCESS AND PARTNERSHIPS a. Local involvement Community Officials and Staff. City staff will guide the planning and redevelopment studies, and work in cooperation with the Mayor and City Council to accomplish the goals set out in this proposal. Staff will use consultants to complete a majority of the tasks and provide professional assistance with the technical aspects of the planning. Public Involvement. The City Council and staff believe broad citizen input and support is essential as the City begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area. The public participation is envisioned to include a task force of about 15 individuals to study the area and formulate broad concepts for redevelopment. A primary goal of any redevelopment in the area will be to retain as many existing businesses as possible. The work program anticipates at least one task force meeting every two months of the redevelopment process. These meetings may occur more frequently once the master planning begins. The work program includes meetings with the property owners to solicit interesting th redevelopment process. At the conclusion of the master plan, an open house will be conducted to present the plan for public review. When the redevelopment plan moves to implementation, public hearings will be required to amend the Comprehensive Plan, zoning map, and the Zoning Ordinance text. b. Project Team The City has had good experience working with the following consultants and would propose to use their services with the City Center planning and redevelopment studies: • Krass Monroe (financial, tax increment plan) • Evergreen Land Services (acquisition, relocation) • Amy Gouriay Center of Dispute Resolution at Hamlin University (facilitator) • Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. (meeting facilitator) • Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderiik and Associates (engineering) • Brookstone Inc. (developer) • Master Planner (to be named) i Jensen, Swanson, and Sondrall PA (legal) These firms have worked with the City before on a wide variety of projects, a few of which include the Hope Village Redevelopment Study, Comprehensive Plan Update, Housing Action Plan, and Transportation Plan. These plans have all been reviewed and approved by the Metropolitan Council. c. Partnerships The City will work in partnership with the Robbinsdale School District, particularly with the planning efforts for its property within the City Center redevelopment area. it is expected the City will work in partnership with other private and non -profit developers to determine the feasibility of development concepts and seek recommendations on how to proceed. In the development stages, these partnerships would be further developed to implement the goals and plans for the City Center redevelopment area. The City will seek a private /public sector partnership's agreement with Brookstone Inc. and/or other developers a private land development company as a means of having a tested firm available to participate in the redevelopment planning process with the ability to implement the ultimate redevelopment plan. M 4. FUNDING REQUEST a. Total Amount Requested $35,250.00 b. If fewer dollars are available than requested, how would you prioritize the components in your request. Activities listed for priority funding: • Master Planning /Design Guideline • Financial Feasibility / TIF District Creation • Process and Meeting Facilitation • Zoning Ordinance Amendment • Issue Identification / Study Area Inventory c. Plow would a smaller grant affect your ability to move the project forward? The City will need to reduce the scope of the project perhaps focusing on just the immediate target sites and foregoing the design and redevelopment option for the balance of the City Center area. The City may also need to investigate options that reduce the scope of public participation in the project d. What could not be accomplished in the project but for receipt of an Opportunity Grant? The project has a current window of opportunity due to current conditions affecting a number of key properties. The City does not have the funds to immediately undertake the range of tasks necessary to facilitate redevelopment in this critical area of the City. Without some funding from the Opportunity Grant, the project may be delayed, losing opportunities to act when conditions are right. This may jeopardize the project feasibility and increase redevelopment costs in the future. ATTACHMENT A OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION :FINANCIAL SUMMARY - SOURCES AND USES Total Amount Requested: $38,250.00 kaa 'tom OVUM, r , k � Process and Meeting Facilitation Financial Analysis/TIF District Issue Identification/StudyArea Inventory Meeting with Property Owners Master Planning /Design Guidelines/ Includin Land Surve in Zoning Ordinance Amendments $4,500.00 $2,250.00 EDA Funds / General $30,000.00 $15,000.00 Fund Plannin Dollars EDA Funds / General Fund lanning Dollars $4,000.00 $2,000.00 EDA Funds / General Fund Plannin Dollars $2,000.00 $1,000.00 EDA Funds / General $32,000.00 $16,000.00 Fund Plannin Dollars EDA Funds / General $4,000.00 $2,000.00 Fund Plannin Dollars EDA Funds / General Fund Planning Dollars Il - la -2002 11134am FTM-CITY OF Kt HOPE CXD 0 z z Q z w Q T635315136 T -39T P.003/003 P -149 Application For G•r"� �1 Hope City Center Task Force,. , ���; 0 City of New Hop � �� cc Name: � �, E-mall Address M' P Vl� �o� Qp Address: E SIFT V Zip Code: 5 3 Home Phone ('►: a ins Business Phone r): �,�'�3 / " How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 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If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a malting list. � Ge4dm' vJFOmm/T®akFrt�asAD➢Iiadion.0oa 0 Z N ' K V.11'_ rylQASV)'J Application For City CenterTask Force Name: Sir, V €1� ,y L) a E -mail Address( OSeau Y f Z�o.,a.� Address: _,j34 �.S rn, i�/ �.) 1411 s w al Zi p Code: 5;33,7q ,a Home Phone ('): Business Phone(*): — 7l03 533 t,158 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 3 an S a Why are you Interested in serving on this Task Force? 4t J J What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? _� __ .15 �.� .' What skills and resources do you have that you fool would benefit the City and this Task Force? In what other civic activities are you Involved? _ vxe AG - - --- -- - - tea::: -,-.�. ii. s� t t..•'�r.3ii�L�'�.� '�.�f��Li�I /_ � /':�iT �!G� i�i '� /! !q_I)ll� ve YOD serv= any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? A1 - Availability (please check): []''E=venings Erweekends Signatu / Date: /� (`) This data to considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. if you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this Information could be used to establish a mailing list. GAdmlNF&M1% r4WoMApp C**1n.doo Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, If needed. WELL5 fAKUO NEW HOPE 6123163936 11 -13 -2002 02:21pm From -CITY OF NEW HOPE 11/18 '02 08:31 NO.661 02/02 7635315136 T -350 P.008 /008 F -057 Application For City Center Task Force Name; r, // A ii S E -mail Address ft av n e5, ,dot' +a ,r1e�157� " 00. Address: �✓t✓i(�6 /� ®rr P JrSa 7 �. Zi CNe: _ Home Phone (•► 763 — L— Q 6 7 Q Business Phone (1: How Jong have you lived, or owned a siness or property in the City Qf N" dope? 6 eat.$ ` ,I/P wo✓ l�t'd ul1" � 314e�5c.f /`n ew o c Responses to the following qu095ans may be provided on a separate 61feet of paper, If needed. 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E -mail Address ('): 'C� � YU.V1Sy�15C.�C tq�-2 I`J ��`� ,�� Zip Code: �� `tZz Address: Home Phone — 7 !o 3 3 S — 0 3 -A ` f Business Phone How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Ro 'A 2 Q cS Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force ? v�C9_ What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? �^ - , . \ . n VkKCK,� « �l� cu I � n c � aec.. yvru v�u. S CU /t C4 V What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? a; C' o � RR c:� c. �QC9 C� vti -► vti c��, t � O v\ a C" C� 'Y -E C+�.-� - A-t CA vy c Y \C\ ✓ <J L� _' Q rL . c L ,, -[ — ;�r.v In what other civic activities are you involved? v �^ t • \ �` ` "''�� ` f � S (� 5�c�'` t 5 T} OO Q �Q � T`� � W 1� c 9 � �Q �'.Q 0.3..5 o W -Q �T' � IL�Y'�Q -T" . -Q. � • �' M" i C� 1'� C+t� ,, 1 , 0. 2L.� 1Z�Y� y 'fir \ 1 �u�S aan o�Ecw. k� ► t� v, K � l;u� t e,r to p,jz.w Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): 'Days Evenings] Weekends Signature: Y� �-� Date: S t 2 - z ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it if you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. LS lj err Nov -25 -02 03:59P 11 -18 -2002 08:53am From -CITY OF NEW HOPE 7635315136 T -103 P.003/003 F -185 P.02 VI R b City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: DAvk- :2'C3 Q0rST Address: G30C ?bmima kit. S . Home Phone (`): E-mail Address Zip Code: _ 6Sq� Business Phone ( - ) : L3 -- � 3� ` 3 4z'q 7 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? '?r-t 1974- Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? Opys7 �6tr (�Nufzett /S - Xt - ,�jWebr35 (�g tip �, ��( RrtiCD W� ���.:rD ,�i�� -- What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? ,� X 7yf 04;1*• Xs?� • f� f��� cr� �v� �ifLion/ � 111,E Mi3 7;9 La0-.74 IC ; rJL � rl Sr l� ��4N�VrNE� , Anc� �� ,e ScNK L 1 t'6 S What skills and resou L N,an Sop- - of 4 do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? 6 In what other civic activities are you involved? __ Have you served on any city Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? N, '0 Ag_ Availability (pie deck): �Days ❑ Evenings Q Weekends Signature: l yt , . Date: - C) This data is considerod privab and you are not legally required to save on the Task Form, this information could be used to establish a nail n list lis are "acted tD G rT.MF—jWftMgWd. City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: Tina L. Haugstad E -mail Address ( *): TCBYTREATSNEWHOPEgMSN.com Address: 7760 48 Ave North, New Hope Home Phone ( *): 763 -533 -6019 Zip Code: 55428 Business Phone ( *): 612 - 272 -3713 (cell) How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 6.5 Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? I am interested on serving on the Task Force for several reasons. First of all, Mayor Enck had personally asked if I would like to be a part of this program. At which, I accepted the invitation. Also, I take a vested interest in the redevelopment plan due to the fact that our business, TCBY Treats is located on the corner of 42 & Winnetka in the New Hope City Center. I believe the redevelopment is very important to New Hope and believe that the change would be good for our community. However, I am a concern business owner and resident of knowing how this will effect my business as well as how it will bring revitalization to my community. I really want to know the risks our community and my life will make to bring a better future for New Hope. What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? Before owning my own business, I worked in financial service and customer service. In each of my positions that I worked in the last two careers, I worked with a team of the most talented professionals in my industry leading the way for change to better customers' lives. We had to be focused and disciplined to assure that each project was completed on time and on budget while knowing the impact to the customer. I bring solution based problem solving, a marketing background, budget development /analysis and project leadership. The City of New Hope will need a team of people that will look out for their best interests and needs. I for one have a voice within this community and feel my corporate as well as business experience will help with understanding the needs of our community. What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I interact with people very well and have strong ties to our community. Owning a business in New Hope has allowed me to hear what change people want to see both in the businesses as well as residential. I have served and lead many development projects that require a personable side as well as a business side to assure the project is successful and completed on time while maintaining the needs of the people. In what other civic activities are you involved? I work with our schools and community with fundraising efforts plus help promote community events. TCBY supports the local swim club, the Reach Out and Read program and the Mosaic Youth Group. Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? I have not served on New Hope project before but have been on corporate task forces on redeveloping business initiatives. I work with the Robbinsdale School District's Reach Out and Read program and serve on their development board assisting to create new programs to bring the importance of reading to all ages. Availability (please check): Q Days Q Evenings B Weekends Signature. R Date: 10-5 ( *) This data Is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list, G: AdminlFormslTaskForceApplication. doc G AS Y H% November 22, 2022 4401 Xylon Avenue North City Hall: 763 - 531 -5100 City Hall Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 New Hope, Minnesota 55428 -4898 Police: 763 - 531 -5170 Police Fax: 763- 531 -5174 www.ci.new- hope.mn.us Public Works: 763- 533 -4823 Public Works Fax: 763 - 533 -7650 TDD: 763 - 531 -5109 Mr. Geoff Martin Dahlgren, Shardlow, & Uban, Inc. 300 First Avenue North Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Subject: New Hope City Center Task Force Dear Mr. Martin: I am writing in follow up to our phone conversation on November 21 regarding the New Hope City Center Task Force. I am enclosing some background information on this project for your review prior to our December 10 staff /consultant meeting. As I indicated on the phone, the City has just completed a very successful year -long Livable Communities task force studying a different area of the City and desires to use the same "consultant/staff team approach" for the City Center project. Due to the fact that DSU completed the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan in 1998, the City desires to incorporate your master planning expertise into this project and coordinate with other consultants and staff. The City will also be utilizing Northwest Associated Consultants, the city's long- standing planning consultant, on this project, along with other consultants listed under the Project Team heading of the enclosed grant application. The City has also executed a Letter of Agreement with Brookstone, Inc. to serve as a development consultant on the project. The City is in the process of naming a 15- member business /citizen task force for this project and we hope to start work on the project in January 2003. A proposed work program is included in the attached materials, as well as goals for the task force established by the City Council. Over the past several years, there have been a number of changing conditions in the City Center area and the City feels that the timing is right for a major redevelopment in this area. The purpose of the meeting on December 10 will be to introduce consultants and staff who will be serving on the team, discuss the background and focus of the project, review the timeline and steps of the project and to better define the roles of participants. After this is completed, the City would request that you prepare a proposal to the City for your role in the City Center Task Force study. Family Styled City ^ (� For Family Living �� (l Mr. Geoff Martin Page 2 November 22, 2002 hope the enclosed information is beneficial and look forward to our meeting on December 10 at 3 p.m. Please contact me prior to that time if you have any questions. S ereIy Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Enclosures: As Stated Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Al Brixius, Northwest Associated Consultants Mark Hanson, City Engineer Rick Martens, Brookstone Aimee Gourlay, Facilitator Greg Johnson, Krass Monroe Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project #718) Application V� For City of New Hope City Center Task Force dry, e G 1 . C­­" Lr Name: \ �-te i E -mail Address Address: t Zip Code: Home Phone ( *): �7� j - ��'� Business Phone(*): j2 e i t 2 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope ? S. Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? � What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? cIA,V _�:a.. SIA �kcIA K ►tom What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? , n z stex �YCL�•�'! 4 , G--k_- CL_ %�Z y kla- c - tom V In what other civic activities are you involved? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? G'nVW_ Availability (please check): E3 a ys 2 Signature: E2'Veekends Date: (I� ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. LA G: Admin /Forms/TaskForceApplication.doc cl ea City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: 4�e4c C/�i �,�SG -i E -mail Address(*): Address: :730 - 7 /L) . �i( �?��`` Zip Code: Home Phone(*): 31�, 3 Business Phone ( *): ­74; - �3 - 7 -VI How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? _� --� -1 " 2 ,s Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? T 4' Ze,eUz 1�d G am; � /cz c� � ✓.:, � zz r Lys �yc c� 4'�2���- cr -ZC:E, f�. -c..P � /; L� ��-� � !� What experi ncehave you hadilhat you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? cz e ash > fi e- � i "e* '4�" `rc'Nc CC�YL c C `4t Lr{' .�t"/L•UC G?'L z What skills and resource do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? C /uz t. ,A -e-./Z a- In what other civic activities are you involved? z _ k cam_ ! _ "• / Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? fzz e 2 s k — Availability (please check): Days ,-Evenings fE Signature: U/Y'i� L�2c Date: i ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /Forms/raskForceApplication.doc 07/02/02 10:16 FAX 612 535 7005 YMCA NORTHWEST 2002 Application V I For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name: / / / c- 1 �� , ,.i a E -mail Address ( *): / /`7c- l e, c, e� ` /TgP� j s o Address: hd 4e /y Zip Code: Home Phone Business Phone ('): � -- S 51 _5S6 �! How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? - 1 - 4 . r Ty, f�5 Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? ;JOU7z C e -We" - Ce -, -eo.) (o /S P _aT / / 7 oSSi s G — 7 d L e0 /A dF of : What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force �% �Gy ,4, P47 C /milriL.o1 V0 C'4 C 7' C4 C What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? CU o� L efl 6e T j4,o s ®� ydr ?� ®� ✓fit CQ � �, ?,� a o - O Y �t / c] a y !,a -w �� bn$ �C_ IJAA In what other civic activities are you involved? �„Q 4sa d 7 Co 6 . Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): b +A Days �(Evenings [A Weekends Signature: / X Date: ( *) This data is cone erect private and you a It legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. La u.wi i n. u rvu ns i d— OrpeApplicauoulac VO City of New Hope Application For City Center Task Force Name: J&U �' & Address: Z 7 j IZZ, ka Home Phone m: E -mail Address Zip Code: _SY9_? Business Phone ("`):( &3) S3 SYg9 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? -30 ' FF_A a Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? 4 0 _t�/,LT`� etfV P_MQF1-1T _TY�n What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? Te T1a A elly 4911) 114" d►s A4) 12)&Z S o,60 r2z 4sE7 ca r '7'U sT LiSN A F L � JUT 7W 4)11-L 4ttQAcT Ut -, OV P Ax-,o Pvmt�' 'a''1 i�iDIGVI Ct� 0 }� eve '4 In what other civic activities are you Involved. 70/V Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? 49R Vk1fly W Rpff Availability (please check): ❑ Days *Venings ❑ Weekends Signature: Date: T? M his ata is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to e e on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /FormslTaskForceApplicabon.doc May 23, 2002 «NAME» «ADDRESS» Subject: Application to Participate on City Center Task Force Dear «NAME»: Thank you for your inquiry about the City Center Task Force. You are being sent this letter and application because you indicated an interest in serving on the task force. As you are probably aware, due to the changing conditions in the City Center area at 42 and Winnetka Avenues, the City feels that this is an opportune time to study redevelopment options in that area. The City Council is forming a small task force (approximately 15 members) that represents a broad cross - section of residents, businesses and community groups. The City Council will accept applications for the task force through July 31. During the month of August, the City Council will review all applications and make appointments to the task force. The task force will most likely begin meeting in September to discuss redevelopment options and opportunities. It is expected that the task force will meet approximately seven times between September 2002 and April 2003, complete the work, and make recommendations to the City Council in April or May 2003. If you are interested in serving on the task force, please complete the enclosed application and return it to the New Hope City Hall by July 31, 2002. Applications can be turned in at the reception desk or the Community Development Department counter, faxed, or mailed to the attention of: Kirk McDonald Community Development Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Fax: 763 - 531 -5136 Thank you for your interest in this project, and please contact me at 763- 531 -5119 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Application For City of New Hope City CenterTask Force Name: �h r�s Za!2g C E -mail Address ( *): G Address: ���� �opewoo��i /� /V�w Zip Code: �% G Home Phone -�Z5 -- / - — 7 — Business Phone ( *): How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? j:_ V4 f 1 A-9 1, G�'G��E' r�e►+i ®rloh k4in Ave- r Wowla AgeKI _Z_ el gve , - - Pw &Ope' 7 ''ealgve %n What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? _7� �a ve �eeH 1^V ®/ Aa ✓e eX .Veriea7ce lc�irr�il�� Ga�a�� r�si�ev�s W ill s'hA1-c 4e- de, 4 /Ve- 4er 0— h ®7 What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? ..L a,60147 QAl/ an 1 _Z-jA Gc�°w i��as lh ry j M eer 11 7 Aew ro�ucf �e ✓P /� min X sVe v�X �ri�dtG2 �'c��in rle Ganc2l��s w i ;h � rep /� ►� �Ira� /ah /e r In what other c act are you involved? � Xiaye G6eh a yalahker` �r �, / {-�►r Y hl_ / " /YLVe f / � V 6rV' a ; / lla l ll - en Can I+^�/�h l9�T �� Wa1 pr t��L� 17 - 07 ` �Gr,�f 7� Mfhyei7an a/ 7 Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Grman /2, � � ,o�,M. M Mg VV'_Orx M rssioo : CIOl c�res��,f Availability (please check): ❑ Days Evenings Weekends Signature: /�i� Date: ✓Gl� zoa ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /FormsfraskForceApplicabon. doc May 23, 2002 «NAME» «ADDRESS» Subject: Application to Participate on City Center Task Force Dear «NAME»: Thank you for your inquiry about the City Center Task Force. You are being sent this letter and application because you indicated an interest in serving on the task force. As you are probably aware, due to the changing conditions in the City Center area at 42n and Winnetka Avenues, the City feels that this is an opportune time to study redevelopment options in that area. The City Council is forming a small task force (approximately 15 members) that represents a broad cross - section of residents, businesses and community groups. The City Council will accept applications for the task force through July 31. During the month of August, the City Council will review all applications and make appointments to the task force. The task force will most likely begin meeting in September to discuss redevelopment options and opportunities. It is expected that the task force will meet approximately seven times between September 2002 and April 2003, complete the work, and make recommendations to the City Council in April or May 2003. If you are interested in serving on the task force, please complete the enclosed application and return it to the New Hope City Hall by July 31, 2002. Applications can be turned in at the reception desk or the Community Development Department counter, faxed, or mailed to the attention of: Kirk McDonald Community Development Department 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Fax: 763- 531 -5136 Thank you for your interest in this project, and please contact me at 763 - 531 -5119 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager CCLC UOFM 624 -7577 Fax:612- 625 -4832 Jul 31 '02 14:06 P.02/02 Application For City of N Hope; City Center Task Force y ew` Name: irib''er1y: Johnson E -mail Address(`); kjohnson3class..ela.un ¢ i :`edu Address: 9208 :`29th 'Avenue North Zip Code: 55427 -2363 Home Phone (`):: x;6`3= 1 545! -78;53 Business Phone ( "): 6 624 -9841 How long: have youfved;;or`owned :a business or property In the City of New Hope? 2 years .. Regponges:'tb the following puse Ions may be provided on a separate sheet. of paper, if needed. Why are :you infierested 'in. serving;on this Task Force? Y am interested in seeing New Hope, an estab'l' he'' - & community,,., redevelop in a way that',benef,its,,all citizens and :r couim tn• overall. ". A$ a.; oun ,,:;recently mari"ied person, I would like to see New Ho•.pe redevel o sneQ the to thin. Task Force? t1;i,,..t.1,e.,.;ne.ed ,;arid:: desires of the ••next generation of families. P h. �i tat ou p V1/ha ex erienee. ave, you ,. a y .. ; f ,eel would be, ertlnent ad h p iii: min ti I serrred on :,the Bass Lake Road Redevelo �ment bask For and have lived nearl AiT.:my:'l f:e':.:'. Isi have always had a keen eye and interest in the d�ye`lopment ~: anti. red'evel6.y4idht of;:.commu pities. What, skills an y h d'`resources do � ou a ye that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I am tlic ;aype ::of:c pe,rs.on who has good. visionary and analytical skills. I believe .' p .. sua possibilities and consider various s es, tizis Biel .;a:; ::;me,,;t °u': 1;ize redevelopment p h.'`issu ke,,A `,qe thought out . decision I am also someone who::likee .!, of sac e to ,.ma. � to o: ffe:'feedback';and::aJtexnative solutions: In what other, civic activities Brie you Involved? I have .part 'c.;ip'ate:d.:an literature drops in advance of elections. a C e. N ew Ho a ..,' Have you served on .: ny Cifv Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? I' Y sqrved; .:am: serving as a member of the Sass bake Road Redevelopment fifi , Availabisk .'Fo:rce; ity .(please 'days• Evenings Weekends �. Date: 7 /31/02 O This data'Is, conk Idered prtate: and you are not legally required to provide It. If you are selected to serve on the Task;FoF06,,:tht9 Information could be used to establish a mall,ing list. G: AdmiNEo�cnert 'askFomaAppUpUDn.doC, ..' ' Application V� For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name: Richard D. Friedrichsen E -mail Address(*): Address: 3 833 Independence Ave. No. Home Phone ( *): 763- 5445987 Zip Code: 5 5 4 2 7 Business Phone ( *): none How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? 3 7 y e a r s Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? I think that the development and re- d Q 17 2 ]_nP mint- of n,jr rommercial properties are critical to the future of our fine communities. We have too much vacant commercial p roperty. What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force ?I spent some f orty years in education and served on numerous committees and planning 12anels. I currently serve on the Board of Directors of th Teacher Federal Credit Union, a 400 million dollar financial inst i t ution. What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? I have chaired a number of committees both in schools and in my church. I am currently serving as the president of Minneapolis Retired T eachers Incorporated, an organization of some 1000 mem- members. In what other civic activities are you involved? I am a volunteer at Nort Memora1 Hospital . Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? No Availability (please check): Days Evenings Signature� 2'W Date: Z -,;z- 0 0 -2..-: ( *) This data is considered private and you a►'e not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /Forms/TaskForceApplicabon.doe Application For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name: (i i/r V1 a b1 �/ E -mail Address(*): y TG� � �'82 t� Address: � 9n � Zip Code: _ ,57_? 7 Home Phone ( *): �� �' - g2 k f -�g2 7 Business Phone ( *): 76 2 - 537 How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope ?S Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in serving on this Task Force? ) f� f' J / 6 � � 5 1 S / S - �f61�CJ ��(pLL� �dl.�" /dd�' %,�,- *�'GL What skills and resources do you have that feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? Have you served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? Availability (please check): Days Evenings ❑ Weekends Signature: Date: 11 - a d L' J ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G: Admin /Forms/TaskForceApplication.doc What experience have you had that you feel would be pertinent to this Task Force? ` % sa 5- X eSj� In what other civic activities are you involved? COUNCIL Y 0 G�� REQUEST FOR ACTION H OR Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 12 -9 -02 Development & Plannin Item No. By: Kirk McDonald B 8.6 MOTION APPOINTING CITY CENTER TASK FORCE MEMBERS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #718) REQUESTED ACTION This matter was tabled at the November 25 Council meeting and the City Council requested that this matter be placed on this agenda. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The City Council has appointed task forces in the past to study specific issues, such as the 42 Avenue Streetscape project and Livable Communities Task Force. BACKGROUND This past summer and fall, the City has been accepting applications for the City Center Task Force. At the November 12 City Council meeting, staff represented applications to the City Council that had been received to date from residents and businesses indicating an interest in serving on the City Center Task Force. The Council accepted the applications and referred this matter to its November 18 work session and directed staff to place this item back on the Council agenda for November 25. The Council tabled this item on November 25 and requested that the item be placed on this agenda. All applications received to date have been previously provided to the City Council. The Council has taken the following actions regarding the formation of a task force and the potential redevelopment of the City Center area this past year: • April 15 Council Work Session — Council discusses redevelopment opportunities and directs staff to continue coordinating with Brookstone, Inc. and the city's financial consultant on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Council directed staff to start the groundwork for the formation of a task force and coordinate with the planning consultant on the drafting of some specific redevelopment goals for the City Center area. (cont.) MOTION BY yZ - SECOND BY A, TO: Request for Action Page 2 12 -9 -02 • May 13 Council Meeting — Council approved a resolution supporting an application t Council for a planning grant to assist with the funding of a study for this area (staff summer that the grant was not funded, but staff plans on reapplication in spring 2003). o the Metropolitan was informed this • May 20 Council Work Session — The City Council reviewed, modified and approved City Center Redevelopment Goals, which are attached. • July 22 EDA Meeting — EDA approves Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on potential redevelopment of City Center area, in conjunction with task force. • August 19 Council Work Session — Council determines to extend application deadline and discussed the size of the task force and criteria for persons serving on the task force. Recommendations received from the Council to date regarding task force criteria include the following: Suggest 15 members, including: 3 residents, not business owner or property owner in New Hope except maybe a homeowner. 3 business owners 1 property owner, such as commercial, industrial or apartment 1 property manager, such as shopping center, apartment, etc. 1 from prior 42 Avenue Committee 1 from Planning Commission 1 from Citizens Advisory Commission 1 from District 281 1 faith based 1 from non - profit 1 past or present Council member 15 total A proposed work program and timeline were developed in conjunction with the grant application and excerpts of the program are attached. Staff is recommending the same work program, pending further input from the Council, task force and general public. Staff is recommending that the City Center Task Force start meeting in January, after the Livable Communities Task Force has completed its work and recommendations, so that staff is not coordinating two separate task forces at one time. The Livable Communities Task Force hosted a neighborhood open house on November 19 and will be presenting recommendations to the City Council on December 9. FUNDING Initially, the City Center Task Force will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 Economic Development Authority budget, as the city's funding application to the Metropolitan Council for another planning study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application next spring. ATTACHMENTS • Articles Soliciting Applications • Task Force Goals + accommodate transit stops to make Cirr Center more accessible to non- Road/Winnetka Livable Communities task forces, and residents and business people from throughout New Hope. The city recently applied for a S38,150 Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grunt from the Metropolitan Council to partially fund the City Cen- ter studs; Task Force Goals At its Mav work session, the City Coun- cil discussed specific goals for the task force studv and established a timeline. Recent market studies have indicated an over - supply of commercial properties in the northwest suburbs In light of this facror, the Council recognizes the need M focus on large -scale mixed -use rede- velopment of the City Center area. General Council goals are: 4- Establish a unifying theme and "sense of place" to connect the entire City Center. 0 Integrate redevelopment with the surrounding neighborhood. 4- Take advantage of in -place amenities including Civic Center Parks, City Hall, YMCA, the green space at Gethsemane Cemetery, and nearby wetlands and ponds. 4 Pursue land -use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. # Retain or pursue businesses and housing options that are needed. 4- Ensure that ecommcndaaons are economically feasible. The City Council also identified addi- tional goals relating to the commercial, residential, and transportation compo- nents of any City Center redevelopment. Commercial goals include: 4- Reduce the volume of retail space to a scale that is supportable. 4 Retain existing businesses that will conribute m the commercial drawing power of the City Center. 0 Design commercial retail and service components of the redevelopment in a concentrated, interrelated manner. # Require design standards for commer- cial construction that ensures that build- ings will be both attracti®e and durable. Residential goals include: 4 Provide market rate life cycle hous- ing alternatives including townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. + Determine the densities necessary to make the project financially feasible. 4 Establish design standards that en- sure quality housing products and a va- riety of housing types. a Permit flexibility in existing setback, density, parking and building height standards to provide adequate housing densities to make the project feasible. motorists. %*6 Maxuaize buildable land area be implementing strategies to reduce park- ing requ=menrs and reduce the scale of parking lots. + Coordinate redevelopment plans with regional mass transit plans. Task Force Timeline and Application Process The city will be accepting applications to serge on the Cin Center Task Force through July 31. The Cin Council will review applications and make appoint- ments to the task force in August. The task forte is expected to begin meeting in September, and should meet about seven times through April or May of 2003. Residents interested in serving on the City Center Task Force can obtain an application by contacting the New Hope Community Development De- partmenr at 763 -531 -5110, or psylvester@ci.new- hope.mn.us. Appli- cants will be asked why they are inter- ested in the task force, and what expe- riences, skills, and resources they have that will be an asset to the group. Transportation goals include: 4 Provide safe and convenient pedes- triza movement throughout the site rn� �� - k4l0� -1 tl .7- December 11, 2002 «NAME» <<ADDRESS» Subject: City Center Task Force Appointment Dear <<NAME»: Congratulations! This letter is to inform you that at the December 9 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council appointed you to participate on the New Hope City Center Task Force. City staff and consultants are currently in the process of preparing a draft work program for the task force. The task force may begin meeting some time in January at New Hope City Hall. More information will be sent to you prior to the first meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern, at 763- 531 -5196, or Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director, at 763- 531 -5119. Thank you for agreeing to help form the city policy for this area, Sincerely, W. Peter Enck Mayor Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) NAME ADDRESS PHONE Email Ms. Jennifer Kirchoffner 4324 Brunswick Avenue North 763- 535 -0324 Crystal, MN 55422 Mr. Roger Landy 4417 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 763- 535 -7602 roger(cDbethelsynagogue orq Ms. Bev Erickson 730039 1 Avenue North 763- 537 -4166 New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tom McKinney Northwest YMCA 760142 Id Avenue North 763- 592 -5509 tmckinneya- ymcampls orq New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Brinkman Mr. Chris Lange 4771 Flag. Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 8601 Hopewood Lane New Hope, MN 55427 763- 535 -5480 (Sir Speed 763 - 525 -9837 Sirspeedynewhopeta"�mcleodusa net clange(a,goldengate.net Ms. Kimberly Johnson 9208 29 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 763- 545 -7853 kiohnsonaclass.cla umn edu Mr. Richard D. Friedrichsen Mr. Kevin Tiffany 3833 Independence Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Country Kitchen 7848 42n Avenue North 763- 544 -4987 763- 537 -2062 Ktct9398(cDattbi.com Mr. Robert Rappaport New Hope, MN 55427 (Winnetka Center) 11111 Excelsior Boulevard 952 - 931 -2543 robreventurian.com Ms. Shari Velazquez Hopkins, MN 55343 13950 Jasmine Way Rogers, MN 55374 763- 428 -1044 Osrn4o_netzero.net Mr. Stan Mack School District 281 4148 Winnetka Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Jim Collins Wells Fargo 8320 42 Avenue North 763- 315 -0690 James. r. Coll ins(a-wellsfargo com Ms. Tina Haugstad Pastor Dave Rodquist New Ho e, MN 55427 7760 48 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 4225 Gettysburg Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55428 763- 533 -6019 tcbytreatsnewhope(cDmsn com drodguistacefc.com December 11, 2002 «Name» «Address» Subject: City Center Task Force Dear <<Name»: Current and past commissioners did not receive commission information and application, and that sentence was deleted from their letters. This letter is to inform you that at the December 9 New Hope City Council meeting, the Council appointed members to the City Center Task Force. The City received many applications for this task force, and the City Council desired participants to represent a wide range of the community. The City appreciates your interest in serving on this task force; however, the City Council did not appoint you to this task force. I have enclosed an application and information on the city's advisory commissions, and would encourage you to participate in this way. Again, thank you for submitting an application. If you have any questions, please contact me at 763- 533 -4707 Sincerely, W. Peter Enck Mayor Enclosure: Commission Application /Information Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Kirk McDonald, Director of Community Development Erin Seeman, Community Department Intern Valerie Leone, City Clerk (Improvement Project 718) Name Address Mr. Tom Schmidt 4401 Decatur Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55428 Mr. Steve Svendsen 3508 Flag Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Tim Taffe 8512 Haeg Drive Bloomington, MN 55431 Ms. Karen Nolte 8232 Northwood Parkway New Hope, MN 55427 Mr. Dick Sievert 7929 59` Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Ms. Debbie Ferguson 5313 Rhode Island Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55428 Mr. Gary Bobb 4660 Decatur Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Mr. Timothy Buggy 4024 Ensign Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55427 Mr. Paul Anderson universal Color 770042 nd Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55427 Dr. Allen A. Hepfner 786044 t Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Pat Norby 7908 50 avenue North New Ho e, MN 55428 Jay Showalter 714042 n Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55427 Barbara Brown 4516 Oregon Avenue North New Ho e, MN 55428 Jim Kubiak 8424 39 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION H OIR Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 11 -25 -02 Development c ti & Plannin Item No. By: Kirk McDonald By: 8.1 MOTION APPOINTING CITY CENTER TASK FORCE MEMBERS (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #718) REQUESTED ACTION At the November 12 City Council meeting, staff presented applications to the City Council that has been received to date indicating an interest in serving on the City Center Task Force. The Council accepted the applications and referred this matter to its November 18 work session for further discussion. The Council discussed this matter at the work session and directed staff to place this item back on the Council agenda for November 25. The background information included in the November 12 Council request is enclosed. Staff has not made additional copies of the applications, as the Council has already received those. Several additional letters with applications have been sent out per the direction of the Council. Any new applications received will be distributed at the Council meeting. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The City Council has appointed task forces in the past to study specific issues, such as the 42 Avenue Streetscape project and Livable Communities Task Force. BACKGROUND For the past several months, the City has been accepting applications for the City Center Task Force and a copy of all applications received to date are enclosed. The original deadline for applications was July 31, but the Council extended the deadline to October 31. Articles were published in the City Report, Business Link and the SunPost soliciting applications, as well as the city's website. A total of 24 applications were received. Staff recommends that the Council accept the applications, spend several weeks reviewing the applications, and appoint the task force in the near future. The Council has taken the following actions regarding the formation of a task force and the potential redevelopment of the City Center area this past year: MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: Request for Action Page 2 11 -12 -02 • April 15 Council Work Session — Council discusses redevelopment opportunities and directs staff to continue coordinating with Brookstone, Inc. and the city's financial consultant on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Council directed staff to start the groundwork for the formation of a task force and coordinate with the planning consultant on the drafting of some specific redevelopment goals for the City Center area. • May 13 Council Meeting — Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning grant to assist with the funding of a study for this area (staff was informed this summer that the grant was not funded, but staff plans on reapplication in spring 2003). • May 20 Council Work Session — The City Council reviewed, modified and approved City Center Redevelopment Goals, which are attached. • July 22 EDA Meeting — EDA approves Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on potential redevelopment of City Center area, in conjunction with task force. • August 19 Council Work Session — Council determines to extend application deadline and discussed the size of the task force and criteria for persons serving on the task force. Recommendations received from the Council to date regarding task force criteria include the following: Suggest 15 members, including: 3 residents, not business owner or property owner in New Hope except maybe a homeowner. 3 business owners 1 property owner, such as commercial, industrial or apartment 1 property manager, such as shopping center, apartment, etc. 1 from prior 42 Avenue Committee 1 from Planning Commission 1 from Citizens Advisory Commission 1 from District 281 1 faith based 1 from non - profit 1 past or present Council member 15 total A proposed work program and timeline were developed in conjunction with the grant application and excerpts of the program are attached. Staff is recommending the same work program, pending further input from the Council, task force and general public. Staff is recommending that the City Center Task Force start meeting in January, after the Livable Communities Task Force has completed its work and recommendations, so that staff is not coordinating two separate task forces at one time. The Livable Communities Task Force will be hosting a neighborhood open house on November 19 and presenting recommendations to the City Council on December 9. FUNDING Initially, the City Center Task Force will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 Economic Development Authority budget, as the city's funding application to the Metropolitan Council for another planning study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application next spring. ATTACHMENTS • Spreadsheet of Applications Received • Letter /Applications • Articles Soliciting Applications • Task Force Goals • Grant Application — Work Program /Timeline August 22, 2002 «NAME» «ADDRESS» Subject: City Center Task Force Applications Dear «NAME» : Thank you for submitting an application to serve on the City Center Task Force. The city has received 19 applications to date. All applications were submitted to the City Council for its review at the August 19 work session. At that meeting, the City Council decided to extend the deadline for accepting applications until October 31, and name the task force members in November. As many of you may be aware, the city is currently working with another large task force on the Livable Communities redevelopment area. That task force is currently reviewing proposals from developers and will be conducting a public open house in September. After that time, that task force will be consolidating its final recommendations, which will be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in November. The City Council prefers that the Livable Communities Task Force complete its work prior to the formation of the task force for the City Center area. By extending the deadline for applications, the Council hopes to increase the diversity of the group, to include a mix of residents, business owners, community organizations, and city commissions. The task force would begin meeting in late November or early December. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 763 -531 -5119 Sincerely, Kirk McDonald Director of Community Development Cc: City Council Daniel J. Donahue, City Manager Livable Communities Demonstration ,Account ®f the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund COVER SHEET Project Name Applicant Project Location (city) Address (street boundaries) Project Size (acres) Contact Person NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX EMAIL PROJECT SUMMARY City Center Redevelopment Project City of New Hope New Hope Y2 mile radius around the intersection of 42 " and Winnetka Avenue Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director Erin Seeman, Community Development Intern 4401 Xylon Avenue North 763/531 -5196 763/531-5136 eseeman@ci.new- hope,mn.us New Hope is proposing a redevelopment effort for the areas surrounding the 42 " and Winnetka intersection. This project will include a mixed use design integrating life cycle housing with commercial development. Grant funds will be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy for this critical area of New Hope. Waste Container 2 Ordinance Duk Duk Daze lO • _.Hwy. 169 Noise Wall National Night Out Registration Northwood Park w S C YR&port Algae Groth 0 Livable Communities O Some Fireworks Now Permitted © Number 143 June 200? Pet Particulars 7D Elder Named Employee of Quarter ( 1 ) r ; Construction on 36th to begin soon which induded a perfomante - e (�' � ''' - pamouc young lad above. attended a remgnim dinner m b1 pe Chamber singers and a speech by Hennepin Counry Attorney Amy [lo m City Council authorizes formation n of City Center Task Force T he New Hope City Council re- cently authorized city staff to begin forming a task force to study redevel_ opment opportunities in the areas im- mediately northwest and southeast of Winnetka and 42nd avenues, commonly referred to as New Hope's , City Cen- ter." The City Council also instructed staff to draft specific goals for the City Center Task Force and formulate a timeline for the task force's activities. Although redevelopment of New Hope's City Center has been discussed mane times over the past several years, changing economic and environmental lctors over the past 12 months now "resent serious r edevelopment opp nities in the area These factors include the bankrupt and corporate restruc- turing of Kmart, and the uncertain fu- Lure of the New Hope store; the con- solidation of Wells Fargo and Aarquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in Winnetka Shopping Center, and the Probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad citizen input and suppo is essential as the cirr begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in earnest. The Cin Center Task Force will consist of about 15 members with strong interest in the City Center area. Task force member- ship's likely to include business and propern, owners within the City Center area, former members of the 6n Center Streetscape and Bass Lake (continued onpag 6) o n Alar 28. the Neu Hope Cin Council approved the• low bids for street reconstruction, udhn and trail improvements of 36th avenue from Highwai• 169 to Winnetka Avenue and improvements in Hidden Vallee Park, 32nd and Boone avenues. Construction should begin on the projects 1-vidun the nest few weeks. Construction Costs 1 low bid of S2.25 million for the street project was more than S400,000 below the engineer's estimate. When added to the construction costs, indi- rect costs including legal, engineering, and administrative costs are expected to bring the total project cost to ap- proximateh• 52.81 million. Nearly 60 percent of the total project costs will be paid with Alurucipal State Aid funds. The remaining project costs will be fi- nanced by the Utility• Fund (for watermain work), the Park Fund (for playfield amenities, irrigation, etc.), the Storm Water Utihn• Fund (for storm sewer improvements), the Street Fund (revenue from the city ;.s propem tax supported Infrastructure Fund), and Three Rivers Park District (for 10- foot -wide bituminous pathway). Only about 598,500 will be assessed to non- taxable propert owners for the protect (continued on pa qt) I/ 1 Water Quality Reporf IM City Center (cont. frompagel) Road /Winnetka Livable Communities task forces, and residents and business people from throughout New Hope. The city recently applied for a $38,250 Livable Communities Demonstration Account Grant from the Metropolitan Council to partially fund the City Cen- ter study. Task Force Goals At its May work session, the City Coun- cil discussed specific goals for the task force study and established a timeline. Recent market studies have indicated an over - supply of commercial properties in the northwest suburbs. In light of this factor, the Council recognizes the need to focus on large -scale mixed -use rede- velopment of the City Center area. General Council goals are: :• Establish a unifying theme and "sense of place" to connect the entire City Center- :• Integrate redevelopment with the surrounding neighborhood. Take advantage of in -place amenities including Civic Center Park, City Hall, YMCA, the green space at Gethsemane Cemetery, and nearby wetlands and ponds. Pursue land -use densities and values that make redevelopment financially feasible. (continued on page 8) Upcoming Recycling Dates in tVew Hope ,Ifyvu Zrve south of 4',&'' June 25 J,y g - July 23 • August G- Ifyou live north "of42nd Avenue June 26 Julp 10, . July 24' August7::: Missed pickup? Call.HRG program',. - administration it .763-493 -8007: City Center (cont. fmmpage 6) °° Retain or pursue businesses and housing options that are needed. Ensure that ecommendations are economically feasible. The City Council also identified addi- tional goals relating to the commercial, residential, and transportation compo- nents of any City Center redevelopment Commercial goals include: :• Reduce the volume of retail space to a scale that is supportable. + Retain existing businesses that will contribute to the commercial drawing power of the City Center. :° Design commercial retail and service components of the redevelopment in a concentrated, interrelated manner. :• Require design standards for commer- cial construction that ensures that build- ings will be both attractive and durable. Residential goals include: ':• Provide market rate life cycle hous- ing alternatives including townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. • :° Determine the densities necessary to make the project financially feasible. :° Establish design standards that en- sure quality housing products and a va- riety of housing types. ❖ Permit flexibility in existing setback, density, parking and building height standards to provide adequate housing densities to make the project feasible. Transportation goals include: °:• Accommodate transit stops to mail City Center more accessible to non - motorists. • :° Maximiz buildable land area by implementing strategies to reduce par: ing requirements and reduce the scale of parking lots. Coordinate redevelopment plans with regional mass transit plans. Task Force Timeline and Application Process The city will be accepting applications to serve on the City Center Task Force through July 31. The City Council will review applications and make appoint- ments to the task force in August The task force is expected to begin meeting in September, and should meet about seven times through April or May of 2003. Residents interested in serving on the City Center Task Force can obtain an application by contacting the New Hope Community Development De- partment at 763 - 531 -5110, or psylvester@ci.new- hope.mn.us. Appli- cants will be asked why they are inter - ested in the task force, and what expe- riences, skills, and resources they have that will be an asset to the group. °�` Y °�° City of New Hope $� kf 4401 Xylon Avenue North ►+° New Hope, MN 55428 City Report is published bi -mo Printed on 100% :° Provide safe and convenient pedes- trian movement throughout the site. Inside this Issue • ; Livable Communities e� study continues ........ 2 B u 1 Business Spotlight .. 2 , State of the Ciry ...... 3 Local retailers have Spring 2002 - Edition 26 cash stolen ............... 3 T he Bu i s - m ess Newslettex Paddock expands .... 4 New In Town, Mid - America Mortgage td- America Mortgage needed a new headquarters and the old Prudential records storage facil- ity needed a new focus, a new lease on life. Steve Tharp, CEO of Mid - America purchased the cavernous Prudential warehouse in April 2001 and promptly renovated 7,300 square feet into office space for his company. Tharp, however, has a much grander, innovative project in mind. Before he is done, he plans to rennovate the entire 109,000 square - foot, two story building into offices for five or six tenants. He is tack- ling the challenging project even though this is his first commercial remodeling venture. Tharp's thriving business is a family affair. Since Tharp founded Mid - America Mortgage in 1992, the business has grown into the 15th largest lender in the metro area (ac- cording to City Pages). The firm specializes in loans for single -fam- ily residential properties, from single -unit to fourplexes. The com- pany has 60 employees, 30 at the New Hope location. Tharp is joined in the business by two of his four sons and three daughters -in -law. Shawn Tharp, Mid- America's president and Steve's son, takes pride in the fact that the company treats its custom- ers like family. "We know that our customers are our best form of ad- vertising," Shawn noted. Like Tharp's business, the remodel- ing project is also a family affair. One of Tharp's sons is serving as the general contractor for the project. While the complex benefits from a great location, there are some unique challenges to renovate the (continued on page 4) Iffli,19 . Council authorizes City Center Task Force t a recent work session. the New Hope City Council authorized city staff to begin forming a task force to study redevelopment opportunities in the areas northwest and southeast of the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues. com- monly referred to as New Hope's "City Center." Although redevelopment of this area has been discussed manv times over the past several years, changing economic and environmental factors over the past 12 months now present serious redevelopment opportunities in the area. These factors include the corporate restructuring of Kmari and uncertain future of the New Hope store, the consolidation of Wells Fargo and Marquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in Winnetka Shopping Center, and the probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad input and support is essential as the city begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in earnest. A primary goal of any redevelopment in the area will be to retain as may existing businesses as possible. A 15- member task force of residents and business people from through- out the community will study the area and formulate broad concepts for redevelopment. If you are interested in participating in the task force, contact Pam Sylvester at 763-531-5110- NH 1•11u- Hmencd r7orrgage is transronning the large, underutilized former Prudential ware- house building near Bass Lake Road and Highway 169 into an attractive, multi - tennant office complex. [:►yelaUHut,Lliiudala, New Hope /Golden Valley Sun•P oItMednesday, Ma 29 2002 __ Downt - T1 m 1 • • e 1ne Fronk Page JA The ra ;vilalizaliuu of businesses at the 421111 sell Winnetka "venues intersection project has been under discussion for seine time. "5uaue of the slopping center and free- standing cununercial sites within the ( "sty ( , 'enter area display a declining iaanage due to building appeurance, va- euuciea, incunr►patihle tenant mix and er- ratic commercial land use patterns," said .a Porn unary report. "These character- istics detract 6•ama the tity° city's desired iden- The report said recent market studies iudicule that New Ifupe'S retail trade areas are being reduced in size with the develop meat of new commercial space in f'rystal, I'lynwull► "'Id Maple Grove. "clue to these changng market trends, the cit s has lust cucli of its four grocery stores since 1990, and is experiencing va- cancies in many of its commercial facili- tiea," the report said. "The market stud- ies Suggest an over - supply of commercial floor apace," General goals for tine project include: • Latalalisl►ing a sense of place and a relates lln '"le that connects and inter - ea t the entire City Center. • Integratin the City Center redevel- ailment with surrounding neighborhoods to encourage communit tronize the City Center. Y residents to p 0 Taking advantage of in -place aeni- the c ity ties, 1 as Cit m y Center Park, City Hall, lands and ty imming pool, YMCA, area wet - sw panda, and Gethsemane Ceme- tery's perpetual green Space. • Pursuing land densities and valuer to make redevelopment financially feesi- ble. • Iteluiaaing or pursuing commercial and residential products that are needed and/or lacking within the city. Cstanllshed Caf1S for f m al www. mnSun.com tan by p 2003 `dye can't say we want [ identified b a development like y the city potential rede- Highway SS in Golden Valle � �'�'innetka and velopment sites Valle without Saying Impending change. that could have an .Y g how we'll pay for it' impact on the area include: New Hope City CounDj ember potential of Kmart closing at 4301 X l ton Ave. Goals for the commercial portion of the proposed revitalization are: • Reducing the volume of retail com- mercial apace to a scale that is support- able within local retail markets. • New businesses that would econo- mize on land area, share parking, provide easy access, and promote a high level of business interchange • Safe and convenient pedestrian movement • A ccommodation for transit stop, The residential component, as out lined by city officials would provide mar- ket -rate, high - density, life -cycle housing alternatives, including townhomes, con- dominiums and apartments. Transportation needs will include re- duced parking ratios, shared parking, mass transit accommodation, trails and provements. sidewalks, as well as at ]a im Missing from the goals thus far is a fi nancial plan, City Manager Dan Don- ahue said. "There will have to be a subsidy, and that's often a flashpoint for a lot of con- troversy,` Donahue said. "I'd like the task force to outline a basic financial pla _ what it will take to g a developer to do the project.* Alluding to the downtown redevelop_ ment currently underway in Golden Val- ley, Councilmember Don Collier agreed. "We can't say we want [a developm lake] Winnetka and Highway 66 in Gold- en Valley without saying how we'll pa for it, Collier sa New Hope officials have been workin Inc for several months with Brookstone, one of the firma involved in Golden Val- ley's downtown redevelopment. The plan being researched is a mixed -use retaiVhigh- density housing development similar to the development Brookstone - is working on at Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley. New Hope's 32 -acre City Center rite, located between 42nd and 46th avenues and Xylon and Winnetka avenues, in- cludee New Hope Mall, McDonald'., Win- netka Shopping Center, Kmart and the Marquette Bank drive -up. The City Center site includes: • Kmart, which leases its site at 4301 Xylon Ave. X. and made improv ements to the site in 1999. The northe of its building is occupi rn portion ed by Big Lots. • Winnetka Shopping Center was pur- chased in 1997 and has undergone lm- provemente since then. Unique Thrift Store is the major tenant; Marquette Bank, which is closing this su mmer, is the other major anchor. • New Hope Mall, built in 1966, has two major tenants — Bally's Total Fitness and Applebees Restaurant. A freestanding McDonald's restau- rant was built on the northeast corner or 42nd and Winnetka avenues in 1991. The three shopping centers, which are not interrelated, previously have been ells Fargo s purchase of Marquette Bank, which will close the Marquette Bank office Center. In the Winnetka shopping • The potential of School District 281's Educational Service Center (ESC) bein vacated at 4148 Winnetka Ave. N. g be- cause of environmental issues. District officials are in the process of deciding where to relocat the ESC from its cur- rent 17 -acre site on the southeast corner of the intersection, which includes a bu garage. s New Hope officials also are work- ing with Kress Monroe, a redevelop- ment financial consultant, on prelim- inary figures for potential redevelop- ment. The timeline outlined in the city's grant request to the Metropolitan Coun- cil is as follows: • Aug. 1, 2002: Appoint teak force • November- December-2002: Meet with property owners plain ngu�' to March 31, 2003: Master • Aprrl 2003: Open house and final plan approval The project team for the downtown redevelopment includes Kress Mon- roe; Evergreen Land Services (acquisi- tion and relocation); Amy Gourley Center of Dispute Resolution at Ham_ line University (facilitator)- North- west Associated Consultants, Inc.; Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Asso- ciates (engineering); Brookstone; Jensen, Swanson and Sondrall PA (legal); and a master planner to be named. Applications sought for NH Task Force The New Hope City Council is seeking applications to form a small task force to study redevelopment opportunities near Winnetka and 42nd avenues. The City Center Task Force will consist of about 15 members representing a broad cross -sec- tion of residents, business owners and community groups in New Hope. Appb_ cations will be accepted through July 31. Residents interested in serving on the City Center Task Force will be asked why they are interested m the task force, and have � n a th ones Y The City Council will group. tions and make a tee° aPPlica- force in Au gust. to the task ugust. The task force is expect. should meet meeting m September, and about seven times th April or May of 2003. To obtain an application, contact the New Hope Community Development De- Partment at 763 -531 -5110. New Hope sets goals to revitalize downtown City has applied for a $38,250 grant from the Metropolitan Council By Sue Webber Sun Nr*3papers Goals have been set for rede- velopment at 42nd and Winnet. ka avenues in New Hope. The New Hope City Council reviewed the goals in a work session May 20. The city has applied for a $38,250 Metropolitan Council grant to help with the revital- ization of its downtown area The council last week also discussed parameters for appli. cations to a 1 5- member task force to plan the redevelopment. The task force is one of the first steps in city officials' efforts to aggressively recharge retail de- velopment in its downtown 81 ea, at the northwest and southeast quadrants of 42nd and Winnetka avenues. The task force is slated to be appointed by the council in Au. gust and begin meeting in Sep. tember. The group will be se- lected from letters of application sent to the city this summer. Residents who apply will be asked to state why they are in- terested in serving on the task force, and what they hope to contribute to the group. The mix of the task force will include some business repre- sentatives, members of the com- munitX and some representa- tion from the former City Ce ter Streetscape Task Force. MINNEA -- -- -- - ttBXIIMVRH +r s4 FSSa «sw *ts4 *wrwr5 -DIGIT 55428 #012403339# 09/05/03 P -3 P177 KIRK. MCDONALD CITY OF NEW HOPE MN 0 TIHE 4401 XYLON AVE N MINNEAPOLIS M14 55428 -4898 November 1, 2002 Vol. 20, No. 22 NAL formerly twincities.bi4ourrals.com $1.15 Re P ort: Km art to c lose s even more stores By JARRED MENKE AX 401 1 B6 plRoNlaE SCOTT D. SMITH AND ANDREW TELLIJOHN STAFF REPORTERS Kmart is expected to close about half of its remaining stores in the TWin Cities. The bankrupt discount retailer intends to close 12 stores in passed 284 of 2,11'4 stores, six of them in Minnesota, and 22,000 employees. The retail- er filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 22. Given the preliminary nature of the list, there is no guarantee that Kmart will close all of the indicated stores. During the last round, about 80 percent of the stores on a similar list were actually closed. For example, Kmart was expected to close the Richfield store and did- n't, though it did close three other metro Kmarts on the fist. Susan Dennis, a spokeswoman for Kmart, said the struggling retailer hasp t established a firm number of stores that may be shuttered. "We're looking at our stores, [but] I don't have a hard number for you," she said. "There's been no decisions." Dennis also denied that Kmart generated a list of potential store closing candidates. But she said die company will likely file a detailed reorganization plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Chicago in February. Many experts said it's no shock that Kmart will likely go through another round of store closures. If anything, tie retailer must do so in order to help stem further financial losses. "Since thev lost $176 million in Sewernher RETAIL Minnesota after the holidays, seven of which are located in the Turin Cities, according to a preliminary fist obtained by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, a sister publication of The Business Journal Kmart has 14 stores in the Turin Kmad is expected td close 1'2 mote Minnesota storesin the coming months, a halt dozen o "` .1 Which ire in the Twin Ones: Thom' in adds « - 166 to the sk stores ptt:viausfy closed thlsyear; s Already closed . �� '� - Twin CitleS:iMS Apple Vslley, Co iurttbi:; Heighf5,' Pores( hake, Hudson, is; Greater Mlilnssbla :Hutchrrott, , Mankato Closing 60011 ); 1 Twin Cities eTilt Anoka; fTtrmsvlhe, Maple Glove; ;y New Hope; Shakopee 8t Paul, White Bear I aka` ` Greatei Minnesota: bulu$, bundas, Fergus ' Falls;'Marshall, W aste Paris j S wcei The Admit Business Chronicle std Me Business lDWW *cures., and their sales fell nearly 7 percent, and with the problems they have with Martha Stewart [her line of products], I don't see how they can't close more stores. They have to," said Stephen Bastien, publisher of the U.S. Business Journal and Creditor's Edge trade publications. Some of the Minnesota stores projected to close are strong performing locations, said Roger Lenahan of Edina- based Cambridge Commercial Real Estate, who represents Ktnart in this marIr t Cities and 22 statewide, according to its Web site. In this round of closures, Troy, Mich. -based Kmart Corp. is expected to close about 565 stores — or about 30 percent of its total retail locations — according to the list. During a first wave in March, Kmart cuts encom- KMART i PAGE 44 "The fact that they are closing good real- estate locations indicates how much trouble the company is in" Mike Sims Vice President of retail brokerage, Urdted Properties J Closure of the Burnsville, Shakopee and Maple Grove locations would be surprising, while shuttering the stores in Anoka, New Hope and St. Paul would be less so, he said. The only pattern Lenahan identified was that many of the projected closures are high- er -rent stores. Some of the real estate that would become available if these stores close is of high quality, said Mike Sims, vice president of retail brokerage for Bloomington -based United Properties. "The fact that they are closing good real- estate locations indicates how much trouble the company is in." During the first round of closures, Kmart, 1.' 1 1 ., ." affected leases up for sale. If no buyers were found, the company then terminated die lease, essentially leaving landlords holding the bag. How much the last round of closures hurt communities depended on the viability of tie real estate in quesdon.'IWo of tie three metro area stores that closed at that time are close to being replaced. home Depot stepped in and secured two leases in I ludson and Forest Lake. Apple Valley has seen similar luck in filling its vacancy, with plans under way for a Burlington Coat Factory. "This particular loca- tion is very visible and very high - traffic," said Richard Kelley, community development director. "We never had any concerns that there wouldn't be a replacement there." Planners in Columbia Ileights havent been quite as lucky. City officials are scheduled to meet this week with die owner of the former Kmart building to discuss possible redevelop- ment options. There have been a handful of prospects, but never any serious suitors, said Bob Streetar, community development director. "If they're good viable retail locations," said Sims, "They'll get snapped up, and if they aren't, they 're going to sit there." =* @biijotvl>al M 11611)1881107 art tltn @hvltnnrtals Mn 1(611)18871117 KMART: Second round of store closures would halve the number o FROM PAGE t f retail locations in the Twin Cities metro EDA � •i Originating Department Community Development Kirk McDonald REQUEST FOR ACTION Approved for Agenda Agenda Section 7 -22 -02 EDA Item No. RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OK INTENT TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH BROOKSTONE, INC. ON POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER AREA AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the Economic Development Authority approve the attached resolution, which approved the enclosed Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. Staff has been coordinating with representatives from Brookstone over the past six months and desires to formalize the working relationship between Brookstone, Inc. and the City. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE In the past, the Economic Development Authority has approved Letters of Agreement to coordinate with specific developers on specific sites. For example, the City recently approved a non - binding resolution to coordinate with LivingWorks Ventures on the 5501 Boone Avenue site and is currently working with Navarre Corporation and Ahrens Trucking on the 9200 49` Avenue site. BACKGROUND City staff and several members of the City Council have met with several developers over the past year in an effort to generate interest in and to pursue the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The developer that has met with staff on the most frequent and consistent basis over the past six months has been Richard Martens from Brookstone, Inc., the developer of the Golden Valley Town Square project. Staff is recommending that the Economic Development Authority now take steps to formalize this working partnership by approving the attached resolution and Letter of Intent. The steps that the City Council and EDA have recently taken on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area include the following: Aoril 15 Council Work Session Discussed outline of issues with staff, provided direction on formation of task force, discussed drafting of goals and discussed developers. May 13 Council Meeting Approved submission of Opportunities Grant to Met Council for funding to assist with a Ci Center planninq stud v. MOTION BY SECOND BY ,� TO: — r' ( L 116 ew V kequest for Action Page 2 7 -22 -02 May 20 Council Work Session Reviewed /approved goal statements for City Center Task Force, authorized taking applications for task force and reviewed Opportunities Grant goals, timeline and costs. June /July Task force applications being taken, continued meetings with financial and relocation consultants, continued meetings with developer and ongoing communications with major property owners in area. Although staff recently received word from the Met Council that the City Center Opportunities Grant was not funded, staff anticipates that the EDA will want to move forward with the task force and planning study and possibly reduce the cost of study and /or utilize EDA funds to cover the costs of the study. The attached Letter of Intent from Brookstone, Inc. requires no payment from the City to the developer and simply states that the two parties agree to work together over the next 12 months to develop plans, in conjunction with a task force, for the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. Key points of the agreement state that: • The New Hope Economic Development Authority hereby grants Brookstone, Inc. an exclusive right to negotiate with the City for the redevelopment of all or a portion of the City Center area for a period of 12 months, based upon moving forward collaboratively on the attached timeline and work program. • It is understood that if the parties are reasonably satisfied at the end of one year that the Letter of Intent may be extended or a formal agreement entered into, if appropriate. • The specific goal for redevelopment will be a broadly based mixed use project, including a variety of housing types and mixed use commercial, and to establish an inviting pedestrian friendly, village environment that has a strong gathering place attraction. • Both parties agree that they will work together in a collaborative manner, but have distinct responsibilities within the joint venture effort. • It is understood and agreed that the City will take financial responsibility to initiate the items included in the workplan. • It is understood that Brookstone will be responsible for providing input on planning and financial matters, will have no direct financial responsibility and will be paid no fees for their effort. Richard Martens from Brookstone, Inc. will be in attendance at the EDA meeting and will be available to answer questions. Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the Letter of Intent and authorizing the Executive director to execute the agreement ATTACHMENTS • Resolution • Letter of Intent • Opportunity Grant/Timeline City Center Redevelopment Goals Developer Qualifications J EDA RESOLUTION NO. 2002- RESOLUTION APPROVING LETTER OF INTENT TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH BROOKSTONE, INC. ON POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER AREA AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City has been coordinating over the past six months on an informal basis with Brookstone, Inc. regarding the potential redevelopment of the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the City desires to formalize this working relationship with Brookstone, Inc. as it moves forward to create a citizen's task force to study redevelopment options at 42 and Winnetka Avenues; and WHEREAS, Brookstone, Inc. has successfully coordinated with other nearby cities in the past to accomplish mixed use redevelopment, such as the Golden Valley Town Square project in Golden Valley; and WHEREAS, the New Hope Economic Development Authority hereby grants Brookstone, Inc. an exclusive right to negotiate with the City for the redevelopment of all or a portion of the City Center area for a period of 12 months, based upon moving forward collaboratively on the attached timeline and work program; and WHEREAS, it is understood that if the parties are reasonably satisfied at the end of one year, that the Letter of Intent may be extended or a formal agreement entered into, if appropriate; and WHEREAS, the specific goal for redevelopment will be a broadly based mixed use project, including a variety of housing types and mixed use commercial, and to establish an inviting, pedestrian friendly, village environment that has a strong gathering place attraction; and WHEREAS, both parties agree that they will work together in a collaborative manner, but have distinct responsibilities within the joint venture effort; and WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that the City will take financial responsibility to initiate the items included in the workplan; and WHEREAS, it is understood that Brookstone will be responsible for providing input on planning and financial matters, will have no direct financial responsibility and will be paid no fees for their effort. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hope Economic Development Authority that the Letter of Intent to coordinate with Brookstone, Inc. on a potential City Center redevelopment is hereby approved and the Executive Director is authorized to execute the agreement. Adopted by the Economic Development Authority of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 22 day of July, 2002. President Executive Director 1 � June 7, 2002 / Mr. Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 Dear Kirk: BROOKSTONE. INC r 7400 Metro Blvd.. Suite 212 Edina. Minnesota 55439 612.837.9167 phone 612.837.80 fax 1 I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with the City of New Hope on the potential re- development of 42" and Winnetka. While redevelopment of this type, in it's very nature, is extremely complex, I believe that the location, attributes of the area, and timing make this a potentially strong opportunity. This letter is being written to serve as a letter of intent between the City of New Hope and Brookstone, Inc. to collaboratively work together to bring this redevelopment to fruition. From our discussions, the salient issues I believe we should agree upon are outlined below: 1. Proiect area — As shown on the attached plan, this includes both the northwest and southeast corners 42n and Winnetka. We recognize that the city is in discussion with a potential developer for the southeast corner, and it our clear understanding that the southeast parcel will be taken out of the letter of intent, if another developer moves ahead. 2. Letter of Intent Terms — The City of New Hope hereby grants Brookstone, Inc. an exclusive right to negotiate with the city for the redevelopment of this area for a period of twelve months from the date that both parties have entered into the letter of intent. It is our understanding that this will be based upon the parties collaborately moving forward on the established timeline, and that if both parties are reasonably satisfied at the end of one year, and the timelines have been reasonably met, the letter of intent will be extended or a formal agreement entered into if appropriate. 3. Goals - It is our goal to achieve the items listed in the timeline within the one year time period, and prior to the expiration of the one year, to establish other items that will be necessary to move forward with development and construction. While a master plan is part of the one year timeline, the vision we will be working encompasses a broadly based mixed use project including for sale and rental housing of medium to high density with mixed use commercial involving both for rent retail and office space, and some free standing retail uses, particularly in the retail food area. The goal will be to establish an inviting, pedestrian friendly, village environment, creating a gathering place that will put this corner on the Twin Cities a strong attraction both for area and regional residents. map and be REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 4. During the ensuing year, both parties acknowledge that they will work together in a very collaborative manner, but that each will have separate and distinct responsibilities within that joint venture effort: a. City of New Hope i. Take financial responsibility and to initiate all items under the timeline. ii. Negotiate with the potential developer on the southeast corner. b. Developer L The Developer will be responsible for providing input during the master planning, further financial analysis, tenant relocation efforts, etc. and to selectively participate in direct efforts such as meeting with tenant groups with regard to relocation matters. The Developer will have no direct financial responsibilities, but will be paid no fees for their effort. Again, we are excited about the opportunity to work together with the City of New Hope on this project. We would appreciate each party signing a copy of this letter below to serve as our agreement. Yours very truly, Richard Martens President Mr. Daniel J. Donahue By: I�QzXik� For the City of New Hope (Sig here Date. By: Richard Martens Brookstone, Inc. (si Date: e Z RICHARD V. MARTENS PERSONAL Som July 26, 1946, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada College B.A. (Honors Economics) —1969 Degrees M.A. (Economics) —1970 Family Wife, Carole and two children, Richelle and Joel; two grandchildren, Jordan and Jasmine CAREER HISTORY 1970 -1971 Economist, Bank of Montreal, Montreal 1971 -1972 Economist, Manitoba Government, Winnipeg 1972 -1973 Marketing Coordinator, Bank of Nova Scotia, Winnipeg Regional ional g 1973 -1975 Property Manager & Leasing Agent, Winfield Developments Ltd., , 1975-1976 Development Coordinator, Winfield Developments, Ltd., Winni 1976-1978 Saskatchewan Regional Manager, Winfield Developments Lt peg Winnipeg d., 1978-1987 Executive Vice President (Senior Local Officer), Winfield Developments, Inc., Minneapolis 1987 -1995 President, Marcor Properties, Inc., Minneapolis President, Brookstone Real Estate Services, Minneapolis 1995 -1997 Vice President of Development, United Properties, Minne Currently President, Brookstone, Inc., Minneapolis apolis REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE Development Personally directed the development of 50 buildin s industrial and office projects over the past 28 years. g in 30 retail, Acquisition This has involved the acquisition of several buildin g s t otaling over P 100,000 square feet, and the creation of related_ partnership In addition to commercial projects this has also included one major apartment comp lex ft 202!M Responsibilities in this area have involved e construction loans in excess of $100,000,000 and equit� F and approximately $ Y capital of Acquisition This has involved the acquisition of several buildings totaling over 100,000 square feet, and the creation of related partnerships. in addition to commercial projects this has also included one major apartment complex. Financing Responsibilities in this area have involved permanent and construction loans in excess of $100,000,000 and equity capital of approximately $20,000,000. Construction This has involved the direct construction of or supervision of construction personnel on approximately 2,000,000 square feet. Leasing and Property Manager Over the past 29 years, four to five years involved direct responsibilities for managing and leasing all new and ex st ng space. Direct leasing experience involved approximately 500,000 square feet. During other times, this has involved supervision of leasing and management personnel. Broome Experience includes external land sales, and overseeing investment sales. g Consulting This has involved contracts with cities, private land and buil ' owners and investor groups. ding Edinborough Project and Award Directed, together with several other developers, the creation of the $80,000,000 Edinborough - public /private joint venture. Personally mixed received the Minnesota Real E st a t e se, Jouma/ 1986 "Success Story of the Year" Award for this effort. Public Sector Financing Through personal investment, significant Public tax increment financing has been secured through the negotiation of sector development agreements. related Asset Mana gement As the president of several corporations tha general partner capacity and a consulting basis. Extensive experience �n a been accumulated overseeing the daily affairs and ongoing strategies has number of partnerships owning office, retail and industrial projects t of a Cities and other markets. Considerable experience has also be the Twin managing land assets, involving valuation been gained in planning, marketing, environmental and other site o ssuesental negotiations and CURRENT ACTIVITY Recently completed three new developments: a 40,000 square Project, Golden Valley Town Square; a 50,000 square foot multi- tenant industrial foot mixed -use Project in Elk River; and Golden Valley Professional Center, a 30 multi- tenant office facility. Golden Valley Town Square, which '000 square foot office and production space in one 3 -story building, is a art of combines retail, P a broader mixed- use project that also includes 130 for sale residential units and 25 affordable rental units. Elk River Business Center is the first phase of a new 40 -acre business park. In addition, several development and other commercial real estate tasks are currently underway for third -party clients. We also recent) completed a 75,000 square foot build- to-suit project for Associated Wood Products. NAIOP is an active national group of real estate developers companies. The Minnesota Chapter is comprised of almost companies associated d 200 over 400 individuals. and Extensive education and personal recognition has been gained b active attendance over the past 15 years and through active participation through as president in 1984. P n, serving SCA is a similar group with professionals serving the sho in Served as president in 1994. PP 9 center industry. PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REFERENCES Valerie Trudeau Vice President Premier Banking Wells Fargo Bank, MN 6' and Marquette NUnneapolis, MN 55479 612 -667 -6550 2. Edward Schoenecker Vice President Commercial Real Estate Wells Fargo Bank MN Old St. Anthony Office 425 East Hennepin Avenue MAC *N9345 -011 Minneapolis, MN 55414 -2060 612 - 667 -2654 3. Jane McCrossan Vice President C.S. McCrossan, Inc. Box 1240 Maple Grove, Mn 55311 -6240 763 - 425 -4167 COUNCIL �� N4, Y O� o% Originating Department Community Development Kirk McDonald REQUEST FOR ACTION Approved for Agenda 4 -15 -02 Agenda Section Work Session Item No. 11.1 - F DISCUSSION REGARDING STRATEGIC PLAN AND OUTLINE OF ISSUES FOR POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER AREA REQUESTED ACTION Per the request of the City Manager, staff has prepared a preliminary draft of a Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for the Potential Redevelopment of the City Center area. In this instance, the "City Center area" is being defined to include the commercial properties at the northwest quadrant of 42 "d and Winnetka Avenues, the school district and other adjacent properties located at the southeast quadrant of 42 and Winnetka Avenues, and other potential redevelopment sites on 42 Avenue east of Winnetka, such as the city -owned site at 42 and Quebec Avenues. Staff requests to review this plan and outline with the City Council, make changes to the plan based on Council input, and determine the next appropriate action steps. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The potential redevelopment of the City Center area has been discussed many times in the past, with the most recent in -depth study being the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan completed in 1998 by Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. with input from a citizen /business task force. The City Center area is also discussed extensively in the updated Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 1998. BACKGROUND Please refer to attached Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues, along with attachments. FUNDING Funds have been budgeted in the 2002 Economic Development Authority budget for consultants to assist the Council and staff with redevelopment issues. ATTACHMENTS ® Preliminary Draft of Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for Potential Redevelopment of City Center Area MOTION BY TO SECOND BY Istm Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for the Potential Redevelopment of the City Center Area (Preliminary draft for discussion purposes only) Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for the Potential Redevelopment of the City Center Area 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this document and discussion of this matter is to develop a strategic plan, an outline of issues and determine the next appropriate action steps for the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The intent would be that the City Council review and discuss these issues, make recommendations and provide direction to staff on how to proceed. The plan and outline will then be revised and updated based on the input and direction received from the City Council so that the City has a "plan of action" in place to deal with the changing conditions within the area. 2. DEFINITION OF AREA For purposes of this document, the "City Center area" is being defined to include the commercial properties at the northwest quadrant of 42" and Winnetka Avenues, the School District and other adjacent properties located at the southeast quadrant of 42 and Winnetka Avenues, and other potential redevelopment sites on 42 Avenue east of Winnetka, such as the city-owned site at 42 and Quebec Avenues. These properties are highlighted on the attached map, prepared by staff. 3. SITE DATA Staff has prepared current Site Data Sheets on each of the two major potential redevelopment areas (City Center and School District site), which are attached, and pertinent data on the sites is listed below: A. Schoo District Site Site School District Site (including administration building, bus garage, 2 commercial properties to the east and 1 industrial property to the south) General Location Located at the southeast quadrant of 42" and Winnetka Avenues intersection. Walgreens store located at northeast quadrant of intersection; City Center at northwest quadrant of intersection. Addresses 4148 Winnetka (administration building) 4124 Winnetka (bus garage) 4000 Winnetka (industrial property) 784942 nd Avenue (commercial) 7701 42" d Avenue (commercial /auto oriented) Size 4148 Winnetka 1.74 acres 4124 Winnetka 8.28 acres 4000 Winnetka 784942 nd Avenue 2.96 acres 770142 nd Avenue • acres 3.04 acres Total 17.01 acres General Description of Property ol District is currently in the process of re- evaluati ng the f its properties, including potentially relocating the District Fadministration offices. The City has long supported a more active property where the bus garage is located. The Country Kitchen restaurant and Autohaus, the two commercial sites east of the School District property, have invested in remodeling /expansion upgrades over the past several years. The industrial property on the south is underutilized. Request for Action Page 2 4 -15 -02 Zoning The School District administration office, bus garage, Country Kitchen and Autohaus are all zoned CB, Community Business. The property to the south of the bus garage is zoned I, Industrial. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan did not anticipate a re- utilization of this site, however, it is anticipated that the City would be very supportive of a new commercial development at this site. Storm Water Issues The pond located on a portion of the site is a DNR protected waterbody ( #628W, per the City Engineer), therefore, the City would need to work with the DNR to determine how the shape or size of the pond could be compromised. B. City Center Site Site New Hope City Center: New Hope Mall, McDonald's, Winnetka Shopping Center, Kmart, Marquette Bank Drive -Up General Location Located between 42" and 45 Avenues and Xylon and Winnetka Avenues Addresses 4300 Xylon Avenue (Kmart) 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue (Winnetka Shopping Center) 4203 -4239 Winnetka Avenue (New Hope Mall) 4201 Winnetka Avenue (McDonald's) 4200 Xylon Avenue (Marquette Bank -Drive Up) Size Kmart Pa' 12.29 acres Winnetka Shopping Center 10.43 acres New Hope Mall 8.00 acres McDonald's 69 acres Marquette Bank Drive -Up .66 acres Total 32.07 acres General Description of Property Kmart leases the site and the northern portion of the building is occupied by Big Lots. In 1999, Kmart made the "Big K" interior improvements to the store and in 2000 completed exterior site improvements, including parking lot and landscaping improvements. Winnetka Shopping Center was purchased in 1997 and also has undergone some exterior building and site improvements. There have been several grocery stores located at the site, the most recent SuperValu store closed approximately six years ago. A second hand clothing store is the major tenant of the center and Marquette Bank is the other major anchor. The New Hope Mall was built in 1965 and has undergone several changes throughout the The years. major tenants are Bally's Total Fitness and Applebees Restaurant. Request for Action Page 3 4 -15 -02 McDonald's is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of 42 and Winnetka Avenues and was constructed in 1971. Zoning All properties are located in a CB, Community Business Zoning District, and a full -range of retail business activities are permitted. Comprehensive Plan While the City is supportive of the businesses located at these sites, the long -range goal of the Comprehensive Plan is to redevelop these properties, due to the out -dated building styles and site layouts of the properties. 4. MARKET VALUES/TAXES GENERATED Listed below are the current market values and taxes generated by the properties in each area: A. School District Site Address Owner Information Market Value Taxes Generated Assessed once every six years (1998 last assessed 1a 1 4148 Winnetka Ind. School District 281 Land 318,900 Exempt Administration building 4148 Winnetka Avenue N Building 1,353.100 17- 118 -21 -23 -0002 New Hope, MN 55427 Total Market 1b 4124 Winnetka Ind. School District 281 Value L 1,672,000 877,800 Exempt Bus garage 4148 Winnetka Avenue N B 1,030,200 17- 118 -21 -23 -0018 New Ho e, MN 55427 TMV 1,908,000 1c 4000 Winnetka Industrial property Dura Process Company 4000 L 1 287,000 $31,949.50 Winnetka Avenue N B 1 479,000 17- 118 -21 -23 -0003 New Hope, MN 55427 L 2 40,000 B 2 156.000 TMV 962,000 1 d 7849 42" Avenue N Country Kitchen George H Hebert L 292,000 $22,414.21 1 7- 118 -21 -23 -0001 2685 Pheasant Road Excelsior, MN 55331 B 264.000 s/a $1,010.94 TMV 556,000 le 7701 42" Avenue N Autohaus Thomas W Boettcher L 581,000 $35,163.71 17- 118 -21 -23 -0017 P.O. Box 39 Silver Ba , MN 55614 B TMV 271.000 s/a $1,388.04 852,000 Request for Action Page 4 4 -15 -02 B. City Center Site Address Owner Information Market Value Taxes Generated 2a 14300 Xylon Avenue N Edward Lipkin L 2,695,000 $190,871.17 Kmart EBL &S Corporation B 1,772,000 s/a $4,646.7 18- 118 -21 -11 -0013 230 South Broad Street TMV 4,467,000 Mezzanine Philadelphia, PA 19102 Master LP Assoc Ltd Ptnrshp Kmart Corp. C/o Bun Wolff LP P.O. Box 22799 Houston, TX 77227 2b 4301 -4471 Winnetka Kensington Cottages Corp L 2,542,000 $142,026.88 Avenue N Robert Rappaport B 791,000 Winnetka Center 11111 Excelsior Blvd. TMV 3,333,000 18- 118 -21 -11 -0018 kins, MN 55343 2c 4203 -4239 Winnetka w Hope /US Swim L 2,061,000 $280,634.41 N rtnership t431 B 4.490.000 s/a 5,420.29 LAvenue Hope Mall er J Obemesser TMV 6,551,000 18 -21 -11 -0016 Cascade Avenue S Colorado S rin s, CO 80903 2d 4201 Winnetka McDonald's Corporation L 292,000 $34,646.88 McDonald's 18- 118 -21 -11 -0003 6207, AMS Ohare 60666 B 548.000 s/a $1,767.62 2e 4200 Xylon Avenue N tMarquefte Bank NA T L 840,000 196,000 $7,855.71 Marquette Bank — Drive 000 B 22.000 s/a 1,918.44 up 18- 118 -21 -11 -0012 s, MN 55480 TMV 218,000 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXCERPTS A. Issues — Community perspectives and issues identified which encompasses the City Center in the Comprehensive Plan for District 17, area includes: • The three existing shopping centers are not interrelated and do not promote any business interchange. • The amount of area devoted to parking on both the Kmart and Winnetka Center sites detract from the site's appearance and suggests an under - utilization of the site. • Vacancies within the City Center site present concerns with regard to the health of the City's commercial land uses. • Winnetka Center and Kmart have been identified as potential redevelopment sites. Future land use for these areas will need to be identified. • The appearance of the rear of the shopping centers present an aesthetic concern. Continuing overall maintenance of each of the shopping centers will be an ongoing issue. • Upgrade and continued maintenance of the Winnetka Avenue streetscape is needed to improve the commercial appearance within District 17. • Redevelopment of the commercial site at the northeast comer of the Nevada Avenue /42 Avenue intersection. • Promoting private reinvestment into the commercial sites is essential to improve the aesthetics along 42 Avenue. Request for Action Page 5 B. Commercial Land Use Patterns 4 -15 -02 Commercial development presently accounts for 3.2 percent of the city's total land use with the greatest concentration located around the minor arterials and community collectors. For the most part, commercial land use is typified by shopping center and by individual establishments oriented to major intersections or to residential developments in the form of "convenience commercial." Over the years, the City has conducted a number of market studies to evaluate the market strength of the City's commercial land use in the City Center area and along other major thoroughfares in the City. The studies indicate that New Hope's commercial retail trade areas have been reduced in size with the development of new commercial space in Crystal, Plymouth and Maple Grove. Most of the retail facilities in New Hope are now convenience and neighborhood oriented as compared to regional scale operations. Due to the nature of commercial market trends, the City has lost each of its four grocery stores since 1990 and is experiencing vacancies in many of the commercial facilities. The changing commercial patterns and planning for future commercial development in the short term is extremely important. C. Residential Goals Goal 1: Provide a variety of housing types, styles and choices to meet the needs of New Hope's changing demographics. Policies: A. Through infill development and redevelopment efforts, increase life cycle housing opportunities not currently available within the City (i.e., high value housing, townhomes). B. Promote medium density attached housing to address the needs of an expanding empty nester or independently living elderly population. Goal 2: Promote multiple family housing alternatives as an attractive life cycle housing option. Policies: A. Adhere to the highest community design and construction standards for new construction and redevelopment projects. B. Accompany medium and high density development with adequate accessory amenities such as garages, parking, open space, landscaping, and recreational facilities to insure a safe, functional, and desirable living environment. C. Consider mixed land uses as an alternative land use option in planning and redevelopment of obsolete commercial or industrial sites. D. Commercial Goals Goal 1: Maintain and improve New Hope's commercial areas as vital retail and service locations. Policies: A. Work with local business people to gain an understanding of the changing needs of the business environment. B. Promote a full and broad range of office, service, retailing, and entertainment uses within the commercial areas of New Hope. C. Attract new businesses to New Hope that are complementary to existing businesses and will contribute to the customer attraction and business interchange of the local commercial areas. Request for Action Page 6 4 -15 -02 D. Promote the redevelopment and expansion of existing businesses within the City to obtain a higher level of sales and business attraction. Goal 2: Redevelop commercial sites that display building deterioration, obsolete site design, land use compatibility issues and a high level of vacancies. Policies: A. Coordinate redevelopment efforts with adjoining commercial properties to create site designs that promote attractive shopping environments, easy accessibility, and a high level of business interchange between businesses. B. Blend commercial redevelopment which is of a similar size and scale with existing businesses and which is supportable by available markets. C. Through redevelopment efforts, pursue retail and service providers that would complement the existing commercial land uses and /or contribute to the accumulative attraction of New Hope's commercial areas. D. Consider complementary alternative land uses such as mixed land uses in the redevelopment of commercial sites. These land uses would serve to reduce the commercial scale of the area and provide support for the remaining commercial land use. E. Commercial development in New Hope will be required to meet building performance standards which assure the creation of attractive, functional and durable structures. These standards will be established to pursue quality throughout the community, both at the time of development and in the future. F. Commercial redevelopment efforts to promote site designs that provide safe and convenient pedestrian movement, including access for persons with disabilities. G. Establish commercial building setbacks that improve visibility, pedestrian access, and be sensitive to the streetscape in New Hope's commercial areas. Goal 3. Create a cohesive and unified identity for New Hope's commercial areas. Policies: A. Create a uniform streetscape treatment that will enhance the retail shopping experience of New Hope's commercial areas. B. Extend the uniform streetscape treatment to each of New Hope's commercial corridors. 6. CHANGING CONDITIONS /OPPORTUNITIES While the redevelopment of the City Center area has been discussed many times in the past years, within the past 12 months changing economic and environmental conditions have impacted some properties and presented some serious opportunities for redevelopment. These changing conditions and opportunities include: A. Kmart store potential closing. B. Wells Fargo purchase of Marquette Bank will close the main Marquette Bank office located in Winnetka Shopping Center. C. School District administration building most likely to be vacated due to building environmental issues. D. Other? Request for Action Page 7 4 -15 -02 7. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES /PROGRESS TO DATE Over the past year, the Mayor, a City Council member, City Manager and staff have met with a number of developers and professional firms regarding the potential redevelopment of the sites in the City Center area. Staff has compiled site and financial data and provided this information to interested parties. The data was also recently submitted to Krass Monroe, one of the City's redevelopment financial consultants, so that preliminary calculations could be made regarding the financial feasibility of a major redevelopment project in the City Center area. Staff has worked with one developer in particular over the past several months regarding a mixed -use retail /housing redevelopment in the City Center /School District property area. Brookstone, Inc. is the firm that coordinated /completed the mixed - use retail /housing redevelopment at Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley. The Mayor and City Manager have also met with representatives from Marquette Bank and staff has been maintaining a close watch on the Kmart store situation. 8. DETERMINE NEXT STEPS The City Council needs to provide direction to staff as to how to proceed in light of these changing conditions and opportunities. Staff recommends that the Council strongly consider how to proceed with the implementation of an overall redevelopment plan for the entire City Center area. Some of the next steps or decisions that need to be made if the Council supports pursuing this process include: A. Determine if staff should continue to coordinate /share financial information with Brookstone, Inc. and determine if a Letter of Agreement can be agreed upon or open the process up and solicit Request For Proposals from a number of developers. B. Council work session meeting with financial consultant to review calculation, projections and impacts of a large -scale redevelopment project. C. Coordinate with School District on potential redevelopment of school district property (including potential relocation of bus garage). D. Coordinate on Kmart store potential closing and possible acquisition of property. E. Determine impact of Marquette Bank main office vacating space at Winnetka Center. F. Determine how residents and businesses should be involved in process. • Staff recommends a selected task force including past members of 42 Avenue Task Force, several members from Livable Communities Task Force, TwinWest Business Council, businesses, residents, and commission members (others ?) G. Establish list of priorities /goals for redevelopment project. • Business Retention — staff recommends that a primary component of any redevelopment in the City Center area be the retention of successful in -place businesses, which would probably require a phasing of any redevelopment. (See attached list of tenants in existing centers.) • Mixed -Use — staff anticipates that redevelopment of the City Center area would include mixed uses, such as new commercial /retail and a variety of housing types, such as owner - occupied, market rate condominiums, townhouses, etc. • Other 9. OTHER DISCUSSION Other issues or elements that the City Council wants included in a preliminary strategic redevelopment plan /outline of issues. ATTACHMENTS • Potential City Center Redevelopment Area Map • Site Data Sheets and Maps • Market Values • New Hope Mall/Winnetka Center Businesses Potential City Center Redevelopment Area 45TH qVE N 11201 8151 4.701 X4 71 8320 42ND AVE N e+51 616: GETHSEMANE CEMETERY 440+ - +R_ 71120' 7821 .7810 D - 7811 <- .. Z .A 7800 7801 43M - -' - 2 _43RD AVE N a 43oc ._ CJ 401 'm 4224 W 0 4220 4215 4210 4211 - - .. 78M 7700 757A 75 4200 ! 7M0 7700 4124 (MCA - -- 4116 1108 7701 4100 - -•- --- - -.... . -___. 4021 — 3943 - 3761 • o . 3972 ' 3969 .Z 3796 S o ; ^ 12{ ^ 7909 V 3957 3960 1 3964. 3971 `, 3966 -- , . . - -- -"� 3946 3949 3941 39,6 3973. -; - $� •S .� _ _ _ J.it .._.QUEBEC _ AVE City -Owned Properties in the City Center Area: 1. 7500 -28 42nd Ave. N. Potential City Center Redevelopment Area: SITE DATA SHEET Site I School District Site (including administration building, bus garage, 2 commercial properties to the east and 1 industrial property to the south) General Location I Located at the southeast quadrant of 42" and Winnetka Avenues i I intersection. Walgreens store located at northeast quadrant of intersection; City Center at northwest quadrant of intersection. Addresses 4148 Winnetka (administration building) 4124 Winnetka (bus garage) 4000 Winnetka (industrial property) 784942 nd Avenue (commercial) 770142 "d Avenue (commercial /auto oriented) Size 4148 Winnetka 1.74 acres 4124 Winnetka 8.28 acres 4000 Winnetka 2.96 acres 7849 42 "d Avenue .99 acres 770142 nd Avenue 3.04 acres Total 17.01 acres General Description of The School District is currently in the process of re- evaluating the Property use of all of its properties, including potentially relocating the District administration offices. The City has long supported a more active use of the property where the bus garage is located. The Country Kitchen restaurant and Autohaus, the two commercial sites east of the School District property, have invested in remodeling /expansion upgrades of the past several years. The industrial property on the south is underutilized. Zoning The School District administration office, bus garage, Country Kitchen and Autohaus are all zoned CB, Community Business. The property to the south of the bus garage is zoned I, Industrial. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan did not anticipate a re- utilization of this site, however, it is anticipated that the City would be very supportive of a new commercial development at this site. Storm Water Issues The pond located on a portion of the site is a DNR protected waterbody (#628W, per the City Engineer), therefore, the City would need to work with the DNR to determine how the shape or size of the pond could be compromised. Maps: Section /Size Address Zoning' Proposed Land Use Topograhical Concept Sketch Hennepin County Property Data Information .•� yam/! �/ _ _ a� ACS .WE I . scmm CB Ka . ...................... In Jig ME .5" � -64 F 3 R-0 HOLY IdATWrrY BETH EL CEMETERY AK s . ...................... In Jig ME .5" � -64 4210 1 4219 w, 4124 C L � Ao a O 0 p ® 1 O O 1 7� RI 7321 D ' 7810 ®- ��J T60D 1 7501 ;Z ®-� AVE N 1E s3: IU —J 4�1 IW !ID 4224 �uJi ICY 42" 4215 j J I 4210 1 4219 w, 4124 C L � Ao a O 0 p ® 1 O O 1 ' N 1 I , 0 :3.3 A Country a Kitchen ' - Admin. r AV ' / �� a Auto _ — -- - �� `� k Haus Uj f I c N` 1 i i I SITE DATA SHEET Site f New Hope City Center: New Hope Mall, McDonald's, Winnetka Shopping Center, Kmart, Marquette Bank Drive -Up General Location Located between 42 "" and 45 Avenues and Xyion and Winnetka Avenues Addresses 4300 Xylon Avenue (Kmart) 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue (Winnetka Shopping Center) 4203 -4239 Winnetka Avenue (New Hope Mall) 4201 Winnetka Avenue (McDonald's) 4200 Xyion Avenue (Marquette Bank -Drive Up) Size Kmart Parcel: 12.29 acres Winnetka Shopping Center 10.43 acres New Hope Mall 8.00 acres McDonald's .69 acres Marquette Bank Drive -Up .66 acres Total 32.07 acres General Description of Kmart leases the site and the northern portion of the building is Property occupied by Big Lots. In 1999, Kmart made the "Big K" interior improvements to the store and in 2000 completed exterior site improvements, including parking lot and landscaping improvements. Winnetka Shopping Center was purchased in 1997 and also has undergone some exterior building and site improvements. There have been several grocery stores located at the site, the most recent SuperValu store closed approximately six years ago. A second hand clothing store is the major tenant of the center and Marquette Bank is the other major anchor. The New Hope Mall was built in 1965 and has undergone several changes throughout the years. The major tenants are Bally's Total Fitness and Applebees Restaurant. #District, ld is located on the northwest comer of the intersection of Winnetka Avenues and was constructed in 1971. Zoning rties are located in a CB, Community Business Zoning nd a full -range of retail business activities are per mitted. Comprehensive Plan City is supportive of the businesses located at these long -range goal of the Comprehensive Plan is to these properties, due to the out -dated building styles and site layouts of the properties. Maps: Section /Size Address Zoning' Topograhical Proposed Land Use Hennepin County Property Data Information AVE rr lo ld? 4 41m z s 1 CEMEjoI e� °j IC 4TH ' PARK I NEW HOPE CITY HALL 4401 POOL W Q 4301 FIRE 433 STATION z 3 4251 0 J } X (6420 I I azZo 42Q0 4e 4200 4144 ADM. �E OFFICE SCHOOL BUS 4124 91131 4x1 o f o Am 1 1 4224 4220 4= — 4237 I L I � ! f 43 11 8 : .-.—� p 1 t PA N , •I I 4224 4220 4= — 4237 I L s QO�' •. � � � -- �7TM AYE � - -- -- -. -. �.� ►� . Ir AD* TOWER NEW HOPE SCHOOL ~ 1 y A"CULA MAP 2 � _:7 Ail• - '� �¢ - `'a° ..c s OETMEMANE cEhirmnly R-2 [] a I Q I " 0 a A51- AiEN-. *7= qca Winnetka Commons O cc O c Winnetka Commons Kmart 9: 3. New Hope Mall 917.0 c r Lac 1 0 O 00 O Address - - - -Owner Informal 1• School Dlstrlct Site -- - 1a Administration building Admi Ind. School Dislrict 281 17-118 -21 -23 -0002 4148 Winnelka Avenue N New Hope, MN 55427 16 4124 Winnelka Bus garage — In d. School Distrtcl 281 17-11.8-21 - -00 1c 4000 Winnelka -- 4148 Winnelka Avenue N Ne_w Ho`e , MN 554 Industrial property 17- 118 -21 -23 -0003 Dur'a Process Company 4000 Winnelka Avenue N ---- 79.715 sq. ft. New Hope. MN 55427 1d 789 42" Avenue 14 Cou Kilchen 17- 11 8 -21 -23 -0001 1 e 7701 42' Avenue N Aulohaus _ 17- 118 -21 -23 -0017 New Hope Potential Redevelopment Sites Market Value Taxes 292,000 264.000 $22,414.21 sla $1,010.94 Assessed once every a ev ixsixs Ge n - - - -- erafed Slze of Lot - _ Square Footage 8 last _ ears 199 assessed .987 acres - I �� Buildin g _ Land 318,900 Building 1 353 100 Exempt p ---- 79.715 sq. ft. _ _ - — - -- 36,531 sq. fi. Total Markel 1.74 acres L B TMV Valu -- a 1,672,000 535,163.71 s/a $1,388.04 132,575 sq, fl. _ 20,450 sq. fl. L 877,800 B - 200 E xem 1 p 360,00036U,OOO sq 11f1 — 50,000 sq. fl. TMV 1,908.000 8.278 acres 1 1 287,000 1 479,000 531,94 59 0 129 141.9 , sq. 11. _ 21,000 sq. L L 2 40,000 2.96 acres B 2 156.000 TMV 962,000 2685 Pheasant Road MN 55331 L B TMV 292,000 264.000 $22,414.21 sla $1,010.94 43,016 sq. tt. 6,300 sq. 556,000 .987 acres jEXCelslor. homas W Boettcher O. Box 39 lve _Bay. MN 55614 L B TMV 581,000 271,000 535,163.71 s/a $1,388.04 132,575 sq, fl. _ 20,450 sq. fl. 852,000 3.04 acres Year Buiit 1968 1972 -- 1965 1977 1962 Address - - Owner Information 2_ Ntew Ho �e Cif Center --- -- 2a 4300 Xylon Avenue — N - -- - Kmart E dward Lipkin 18- 118 -21 11 -0013 EBLBS Corporation 230 South Broad Street Mezzanine of Buildi Philadelphia, PA 19102 B Master LP Assoc Ltd Ptnrshp $190,8 71.17 s/a $4,646.7 Kmart Corp. 115,300 sq. tt. -- C/o Burr Wolff LP TMV P.O. Box 22799 2b 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue N Houston, TX 77227 Kensington Cottages Corp Winnetka Center 18-118 -21 -11 -0018 Robert Rappaport 11111 Excelsior Blvd. 2c Winnetka Avenu Avenue Ho kins, MN 55343 New Hope /US Swim Ptnrshp e N N New Hope Mall Peter J Obernesser 18-118 -21 -11 -0016 'd 4201 Winnetka 431 Cascade Avenue S Colorado S CO 80903 rin s, C McDonald's Mc Donald's Corporation 18- 118 -21 -11 -0003 P.O. Box 66207, AMS Ohare Chita o, IL 60666 'e 4200 Xylon Avenue N Marquette Bank - Drive u Marquette Bank NA P.O. 18- 118 -21 -11 -0012 P Box 1000 Minneapolis, MN 55480 G:C"y Inro"I potential redevelopment sites i Market Value -- — — Taxes Generate — —_ Size of Lot -- _ _ Square Foota e 9 Year Built _ __ _ of Buildi B 2,695,000 1,772.000 $190,8 71.17 s/a $4,646.7 535,400 s fl q 115,300 sq. tt. -- - -- 1971 TMV 4,467,000 12.29 acres L B 2,542,000 791000 , 5142,026.88 —�—_ 454 sq, ft. 87,100 sq. 1980 - TMV 3,333,000 10.43 acres L B 2,061,000 4.490 000 $280,634.41 s/a 5,420.29 348,600 sq. ft. 77,550 sq. tl. - - - -- - 1965 TMV 6,551,000 8.0 acres L B 292,000 548,000 $34,64 6.88 s/a $1,767.62 30,0 sq, 60 ft . 5,900 fl. sq. 1971 T 840,000 .69 acres L B 196,000 22.000 $7,855.71 s/a 1,918.44 _ 28,800 s ft q' __ 1,200 sq. ft. - -- - 1977 - TMV 218,000 .66 acres i SHOPPING CENTER TENANTS New Hope Mall 4203 Winnetka Avenue Applebees 4211 ! Hong Kong Buffet i 4213 i Cost Cutters 4215 Won Ki Swan Martial Arts 4217 Taco Johns 4219 I Subwa 4221 Rockford Road Chiropractic Center 4223 UR Deal 4225 All About Smoke 4227 Alpha Dental 4229 Pizza Magic 4231 TCBY Yogurt 4233 Blockbuster Video 4237 Love Nails 4237 General-Nutrition 4239 Bally's Total Fitness nnnnezKa renter yr anic; i omaio 4301 Winnetka Avenue Marquette Bank 4311 Old African Market 4321 Marshall Salon Services 4331 A79C Jewel Boutique yr anic; i omaio 4341 Landmark Personnel 4351 Winnetka Chiropractic 4361 Tienda Mexico 4371 Abbe Car et 4401 Frattallone's New W- De Ace Hardware 4411 Vacant 4421 Vacant 41 Vacant 4445 Anderson Floral 4451 Vacant 4455 Star Li uors 4461 Vacant 4465 Nate's Barber Sho 4471 Uni ue Thrift Store 4239 4237 4237 W -Wla I-e I-e I v 4223 4221 4219 4217 4215 4213 NEW HOPE MAY. TENANT ROSTER 4211 as of 30- 4203 n CO 2 V / H z ' [=7 [=7 a `C A O n"p'4 s Y /y� Y yV M O o c c c e s A V s x 5: Q r r -- L__ • M 4371 4361 4 — �4341 51 Itt1w, g r i 4331 4 4321 g 4311 V 4301 4 ! I ; I " C --I C m O m m r 0 IV M M J Z 1 Ch 4 N ne • -o• 1 r0 i WINNETKA •..,�,�uE 39• w . Io ., _ I " C --I C m O m m r 0 IV M M J Z 1 Ch 4 N ne • -o• 1 r0 i WINNETKA •..,�,�uE COUNCIL (work session 11/18/02) (Item 11.1) REQUEST FOR ACTION Z�� H oIq Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 11 -12 -02 Development & Plannin Item No. By: Kirk McDonald By: 8.4 MOTION ACCEPTING CITY CENTER TASK FORCE APPLICATIONS;. DISCUSSION REGARDING SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE (IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #734)' Ille REQUESTED ACTION Staff recommends that the City Council approve a motion accepting City Center Task Force applications and discuss the selection process and timeline. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The City Council has appointed task forces in the past to study specific issues, such as the 42 Avenue Streetscape project and Livable Communities Task Force. BACKGROUND For the past several months, the City has been accepting applications for the City Center Task Force and a copy of all applications received to date are enclosed. The original deadline for applications was July 31, but the Council extended the deadline to October 31. Articles were published in the City Report, Business Link and the SunPost soliciting applications, as well as the city's website. A total of 24 applications were received and they are attached, along with the application form and letter sent to applicants. Staff recommends that the Council accept the applications, spend several weeks reviewing the applications, and appoint the task force in the near future. The Council has taken the following actions regarding the formation of a task force and the potential redevelopment of the City Center area this past year • April 15 Council Work Session — Council discusses redevelopment opportunities and directs staff to continue coordinating with Brookstone, Inc. and the city's financial consultant on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Council directed staff to start the groundwork for the formation of a task force and coordinate with the planning consultant on the drafting of some specific redevelopment goals for the City Center area. MOTION BY SECOND BY Request for Action Page 2 11 -12 -02 • May 13 Council Meeting — Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning grant to assist with the funding of a study for this area (staff was informed this summer that the grant was not funded, but staff plans on reapplication in spring 2003). • May 20 Council Work Session — The City Council reviewed, modified and approved City Center Redevelopment Goals, which are attached. • July 22 EDA Meeting — EDA approves Letter of Intent to work collaboratively with Brookstone, Inc. on potential redevelopment of City Center area, in conjunction with task force. • August 19 Council Work Session — Council determines to extend application deadline and discussed the size of the task force and criteria for persons serving on the task force. Recommendations received from the Council to date regarding task force criteria include the following: Suggest 15 members, including: 3 residents, not business owner or property owner in New Hope except maybe a homeowner. 3 business owners 1 property owner, such as commercial, industrial or apartment 1 property manager, such as shopping center, apartment, etc. 1 from prior 42 "d Avenue Committee 1 from Planning Commission 1 from Citizens Advisory Commission 1 from District 281 1 faith based 1 from non - profit 1 past or present Council member 15 total A proposed work program and timeline were developed in conjunction with the grant application and excerpts of the program are attached. Staff is recommending the same work program, pending further input from the Council, task force and general public. Staff is recommending that the City Center Task Force start meeting in January, after the Livable Communities Task Force has completed its work and recommendations, so that staff is not coordinating two separate task forces at one time. The Livable Communities Task Force will be hosting a neighborhood open house on November 19 and presenting recommendations to the City Council on December 9. FUNDING Initially, the City Center Task Force will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 Economic Development Authority budget, as the city's funding application to the Metropolitan Council for another planning study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application next spring. ATTACHMENTS • Spreadsheet of Applications Received • Letter /Applications • Articles Soliciting Applications • Task Force Goals • Grant Application — Work Program/Timeline November 4, 2002 TASK FORCE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED NAME ADDRESS PHONIE MISCELLANEOUS Email 1 Mr. Tom Schmidt 4401 Decatur Avenue North 763 -535 -0929 Email New Hope, MN 55428 2 Ms. Jennifer 4324 Brunswick Avenue 763 - 535 -0324 Called and is very interested. Kirchoffner North Member of WMF auxiliary Crystal, MN 55422 board. Manager of Northumberland A is for last 16 years 3 Mr. Roger Landy 4417 Flag Avenue North 763 - 535 -7602 PC member — called roger(a)bethelsynagogue.org New Hope, MN 55428 4 TwinWest rep Get name from Dan 5 Mr. Steve 3508 Flag Avenue North 763- 545 -2984 PC member — email svendsen a()pro- ns.net Svendsen New Hope, MN 55427 6 Mr. Tim Taffe 8512 Haeg Drive 952 - 884 -8424 Phone call Bloomington, MN 55431 Til 7/12 7 Ms. Karen Nolte 8232 Northwood Parkway 763 - 544 -9554 Phone call /email Grubbv229(a)cs.com New Hope, MN 55427 8 Ms. Bev Erickson 7300 39 Avenue North 763- 537 -4166 Phone call New Hope, MN 55427 9 Mr. Tom McKinney Northwest YMCA 763 - 592 -5509 tmckinney aC)ymcampls.org 7601 42 Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 10 Mr. Dick Sievert 7929 59" Avenue North 763- 535 -0155 LC task force Dick.sievert a()prodigy.net New Hope, MN 55428 11 Ms. Debbie 5313 Rhode Island Avenue 763 - 537 -2144 LC task force Ferguson North New Hope, MN 55428 12 Mr. Gary Bobb 4660 Decatur Avenue North 763 - 533 -3846 Called for application garybobb(a)windflame.com New Hope, MN 55428 13 Mr. Jim Brinkman 4771 Flag Avenue North 763- 535 -5480 763- 535 -5149 w Sirspeedynewhope(a)mcleodusa net New Hope, MN 55428 Sir Speed 14 W. Chris Lange 8601 Hopewood Lane 763 - 525 -9837 clange(@goldengate.net New Hope, MN 55427 15 Mr. Timothy Buggy 4024 Ensign Avenue North 763- 544 -2572 612- 743 -9681 w thebuggy roup(a )attbi.com New Hope, MN 55427 ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS NAME ADDRESS PHONE MISCELLANEOUS Email 16 Mr. Paul Anderson Universal Color 770042 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 612- 823 -9205 763 - 535 -6435 w Paul (ED un iversalcolor. com 17 Ms. Kimberly Johnson 9208 291h Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 763- 545 -7853 612- 624 -9841 w kjohnson(a7class.cla.umn.edu turned in on 8/6 due to vacation ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS NAME ADDRESS PHONE MISCELLANEOUS Email 1 Dr. Allen A. 7860 44 Avenue North 763- 504 -9558 952 - 938 -3334 w draah(@aol.com Hepfner New Hope, MN 55428 turned in on 8/6 due to vacation and office did not mail for him. 2 Pat Norby 7908 50` avenue North 763 - 537 -0213 Brought application in silverfxr)n(cDaol.com New Ho e, MN 55428 3 Jay Showalter 7140 42" d Avenue North 763 - 535 -5599 Per request golfiaygolf(a)aol.com New Hope, MN 55427 494 -9709 h 4 Richard D. 3833 Independence 763 - 544 -4987 Per request Friedrichsen Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 5 Mr. Kevin Tiffany Country Kitchen 763 - 537 -2062 763- 424 -5897 h Ktct9398(a 784842 nd Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 6 Barbara Brown 4516 Oregon Avenue North 763- 531 -9683 brown. barbarab(ayahoo.com New Hope, MN 55428 7 Jim Kubiak 8424 39th Avenue North 763- 544 -7209 612 - 802 -8126 — w Jim1960(cDattbi.com New Hope, MN 55427 Application plea For City of New Hope City Center Task Force Name: 15M '�J�/_4 1 � E -mail Address(*): Address: . 4-40 1 hew i yF Av Zip Code: Home Phone ( *): 763 3 5"Q �9 Business Phone ( *): i' 2 — 3 ? How long have you lived, or owned a business or property in the City of New Hope? Responses to the following questions may be provided on a separate sheet of paper, if needed. Why are you interested in servi n this Task Force? � L V ! p �iK � s 4`1 e 9 i c^_ ©t`� Ql ✓1 +(01 4' 4-Ac What experience have you had that you fe I would be pertinent to this Task Force? eav_s C1 �-/O - e, C I ZP 1'1 l�s� d �Q f� 1 U �VC'Y►'I 1'1 f s'1 cOM r►7 v4 r ✓nep_4 M,-A_� ev rl , wally hed +0 Quaq 5hoOa,'/70 eP_n .rte What skills and resources do you have that you feel would benefit the City and this Task Force? Moon +V)Q. a b ove , In what other civic activities are you involved? / a r Have y ou served on any City Commissions, Boards, or Task Forces in the past? ye S Ci ( zen �'v lt�a�� �►�►n�E 5���✓� p rom Availability (please check): ❑ Days Evenings Weekends Signature: �/ . ��`YY��t ✓2� Date: ( *) This data is considered private and you are not legally required to provide it. If you are selected to serve on the Task Force, this information could be used to establish a mailing list. G Admin /Forms/TaskForceApplicabon.doc Waste Container O Ordinance Duk Duk Daze 3O • Hwy. 169 Noise Wall 3O National Night Out Registration O Northwood Park O Algae Growth ort Livable Communities O Some Fireworks Now Permitted O Number 143 June 200.. 2 Pet Particulars 7O Elder Named THE CITY OF NEw HOPE'S NEIGHBORHOOD NEwSLETTER Employee of Quarter O Construction on 36th to begin soon City Council authorizes formation of City Center Task Force he New Hope City Council re- cently authorized City staff to begin forming a task force to study redevel- opment opportunities in the areas im- mediately northwest and southeast of Winnetka and 42nd avenues, commonly referred to as New Hope's "City Cen- ter." The City Council also instructed staff to draft specific goals for the City Center Task Force and formulate a timeline for the task force's activities. Although redevelopment of New Hope's City Center has been discussed many rimes over the past several vears, changing economic and environmental ^ zctors over the past 12 months now .resent serious redevelopment opportu- nities in the area. These factors include the bankruptcy and corporate restruc- turing of Kmart, and the uncertain fu- ture of the New Hope store; the con- solidation of Wells Fargo and Marquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in Winnetka Shopping Center; and the probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad citizen input and support is essential as the cin begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in earnest. The CitV Center Task Force will consist of about 15 members with strong interest in the City Center area. Task force member- ship is likely to include business and property owners within the City Center area, former members of the City Center Streetscape and Bass Lake (continued on page 6) O n Mai 28, the New Hope Cin Council approved the low bids for street reconstruction, utilin• and trail improvements of 36th .-Avenue from Highway 169 to Winnetka Avenue and improvements in Hidden Valley Park, 32nd and Boone avenues. Construction should begin on the projects within the next few weeks. Construction Costs The low bid of S2.25 million for the street project was more than $400,000 below the engineer's estimate. When added to the construction costs, indi- rect costs including legal, engineering, and administrative costs are expected to bring the total project cost to ap- proximately 52.81 million. Nearly 60 percent of the total project costs will be paid with Municipal State Aid funds. The remaining project costs will be fi- nanced by the Utility Fund (for watermain work), the Park Fund (for plavfield amenities, irrigation, etc.), the Storm Water Utility Fund (for storm sewer improvements), the Street Fund (revenue from the city's property tax supported Infrastructure Fund), and Three Rivers Park District (for 10- foot -wide bituminous pathway). Only about $98,500 will be assessed to non- taxable property owners for the project. (continued on page 4) Joint Water Commission 2001 Water Quality Report inside..: Nearly 80 New Hope Police Department volunteers, including the patriotic young lad above. attended a recognition dinner in April which included a performance by the Cooper Chamber singers and a speech by Hennepin County Attorney Amy Mobuchar. Inside this Issue�� Livable Communities r T study continues ........ 2 'si es Business Spotlight .. 2 State of the City ...... 3 Local retailers have Spring 2002 Edition 26 cash stolen ............... 3 1 "' 1 Paddock expands .... 4 New In Town: Mid - America Mortgage. Council authorizes id- America Mortgage needed a new headquarters and the old Prudential records storage facil- ity needed a new focus, a new lease on life. Steve Tharp, CEO of Mid - America purchased the cavernous Prudential warehouse in April 2001 and promptly renovated 7,300 square feet into office space for his company. Tharp, however, has a much grander, innovative project in mind. Before he is done, he plans to rennovate the entire 109,000 square - foot, two story building into offices for five or six tenants. He is tack- ling the challenging project even though this is his first commercial remodeling venture. Tharp's thriving business is a family affair. Since Tharp founded Mid - America Mortgage in 1992, the business has grown into the 15th largest lender in the metro area (ac- cording to City Pages). The firm specializes in loans for single -fam- ily residential properties, from single -unit to fourplexes. The com- pany has 60 employees, 30 at the New Hope location. Tharp is joined in the business by two of his four sons and three daughters -in -law. Shawn Tharp, Mid - America's president and Steve's son, takes pride in the fact that the company treats its custom- ers like family. "We know that our customers are our best form of ad- vertising," Shawn noted. Like Tharp's business, the remodel- ing project is also a family affair. One of Tharp's sons is serving as the general contractor for the project. While the complex benefits from a great location, there are some unique challenges to renovate the (continued on page 4) City Center Task Force A t a recent work session, the New Hope City Council authorized city staff to begin forming a task force to study redevelopment opportunities in the areas northwest and southeast of the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues, com- monly referred to as New Hope's "City Center." Although redevelopment of this area has been discussed manv times over the past several years, changing economic and environmental factors over the past 12 months now present serious redevelopment opportunities in the area. These factors include the corporate restructuring of Kmart and uncertain future of the New Hope store, the consolidation of Wells Fargo and Marquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in Winnetka Shopping Center, and the probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad input and support is essential as the city begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in earnest. A primary goal of any redevelopment in the area will be to retain as may existing businesses as possible. A 15- member task force of residents and business people from through- out the community will study the area and formulate broad concepts for redevelopment. If you are interested in participating in the task force, contact Pam Sylvester at 763 - 531 -5110. NH Mid - America Mortgage is transforming the large, underutilized former Prudential ware- house building near Bass Lake Road and Highway 169 into an attractive, multi - tennant office complex. Applications sought _/ for NH Task Force V The New Hope City Council is seeking applications to form a small task force to study redevelopment opportunities near Winnetka and 42nd avenues. The City Center Task Force will consist of about 15 members representing a broad cross -sec- tion of residents, business owners and community groups in New Hope. Appli- cations will be accepted through July 31. Residents interested in serving on the City Center Task Force will be asked why they are interested in the task force, and what experiences, skills, and resources they have that will be an asset to the group. The City Council will review applica- tions and make appointments to the task force in August. The task force is expect- ed to begin meeting in September, and should meet about seven times through April or May of 2003. To obtain an application, contact the New Hope Community Development De- partment at 7 63 - 531 -5110. New Hope sets goals to revitalize downtown City has applied for a $38,250 grant from the Metropolitan Council By Sue Webber Sun Newspapers Goals have been set for rede- velopment at 42nd and Winnet- ka avenues in New Hope. The New Hope City Council reviewed the goals in a work session May 20. The city has applied for a $38,250 Metropolitan Council grant to help with the revital- ization of its downtown area. The council last week also discussed parameters for appli- cations to a 15- member task force to plan the redevelopment. The task force is one of the first steps in city officials' efforts to aggressively recharge retail de- velopment in its downtown area, at the northwest and southeast quadrants of 42nd and Winnetka avenues. The task force is slated to be appointed by the council in Au- gust and begin meeting in Sep- tember. The group will be se- lected from letters of application sent to the city this summer. Residents who apply will be asked to state why they are in- terested in serving on the task force, and what they hope to contribute to the group. The mix of the task force will include some business repre- sentatives, members of the com- munity, and some representa- tion from the former City Cen- ter Streetscape Task Force. CrystaURobbinsdale, New Hope /Golden Valley Sun M 29, 200 D W".MnSun.com UWI1tU • (� wn: Timeline establish Apfil ed calls for final 1 . p an b 2003 From Yage l Y Thu revitalization of businesses at the 42nd and Winnetka avenues intersection project has been under discussion for some Lime. "Some of the shopping center and free- standing commercial sites within the City (,enter area display a declining image due to building appearance, va- cancies, incompatible tenant mix and er- ratic commercial land use patterns," said a preliminary report. "These character- istics detract from the city's desired iden- tity. The report said recent market studies indicate that New Hope's retail trade areas are being reduced in size with the development of new commercial space in ('rystal, Plymouth and Maple Grove. "Due to these changing market trends, the city has lost each of its four grocery stores since 1990, and is experiencing va- cancies in many of its commercial facili- ties," the report said. "The market stud- ies suggest an over - supply of commercial floor space." General goals for the project include: • Establishing a sense of place and a unifying theme that connects and inter- relates the entire City Center. • Integrating the City Center redevel- opment with surrounding neighborhoods to encourage community residents to pa- tronize the City Center. • Taking advantage of in -place ameni- ties, such as City Center Park, City Hall, the city swimming pool, YMCA, area wet- lands and ponds, and Gethsemane Ceme- tery's perpetual green space. • Pursuing land densities and values to make redevelopment financially feasi- ble. • Retaining or pursuing commercial and residential products that are needed and/or lacking within the city. `We can't say we want [a development like] Winnetka and Highway 55 in Golden Valley without saying how we'll pay for it' — Don Collier New Hope City Council member Goals for the commercial portion of the proposed revitalization are: • Reducing the volume of retail com- mercial space to a scale that is support- able within local retail markets. • New businesses that would econo- mize on land area, share parking, provide easy access, and promote a high level of business interchange • Safe and convenient pedestrian movement • Accommodation for transit stops The residential component, as out lined by city officials, would provide mar- ket -rate, high- density, life -cycle housing alternatives, including townhomes, con- dominiums and apartments. Transportation needs will include re- duced parking ratios, shared parking, mass transit accommodation, trails and sidewalks, as well as streetscape im- provements. Missing from the goals thus far is a fi- nancial plan, City Manager Dan Don- ahue said. "There will have to be a subsidy, and that's often a flashpoint for a lot of con- troversy," Donahue said. "I'd like the task force to outline a basic financial plan – what it will take to get a developer to do the project." Alluding to the downtown redevelop- ment currently underway in Golden Val- ley, Councilmember Don Collier agreed. "We can't say we want [a development like] Winnetka and Highway 55 in Gold- identified by the city as potential rede- velopment sites Impending changes that could have an impact on the area include: • The potential of Kmart closing at 4301 Xylon Ave. N.; • Wells Fargo's purchase of Marquette Bank, which will close the Marquette Bank office in the Winnetka Shopping Center. • The potential of School District 281's Educational Service Center (ESC) being vacated at 4148 Winnetka Ave. N. be- cause of environmental issues. District officials are in the process of deciding where to relocate the ESC from its cur- rent 17 -acre site on the southeast corner of the intersection, which includes a bus garage. New Hope officials also are work- ing with Krass Monroe, a redevelop- ment financial consultant, on prelim- inary figures for potential redevelop- ment. The timeline outlined in the city's grant request to the Metropolitan Coun- cil is as follows: • Aug. 1, 2002: Appoint task force • November - December 2002: Meet with property owners • January to March 31, 2003: Master planning • April 2003: Open house and final plan approval The project team for the downtown redevelopment includes Krass Mon- roe; Evergreen Land Services (acquisi- tion and relocation); Amy Gourlay Center of Dispute Resolution at Ham - line University (facilitator); North- west Associated Consultants, Inc.; Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Asso- ciates (engineering); Brookstone; Jensen, Swanson and Sondrall PA (legal); and a master planner to be named. en Valley without saying how we'll pay for it," Collier said. New Hope officials have been working for several months with Brookstone, Inc., one of the firms involved in Golden Val- ley's downtown redevelopment. The plan being researched is a mixed -use retail/high- density housing development similar to the development Brookstone is working on at Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley. New Hope's 32 -acre City Center site, located between 42nd and 45th avenues and Xylon and Winnetka avenues, in- cludes New Hope Mall, McDonald's, Win- netka Shopping Center, Kmart and the Marquette Bank drive -up. The City Center site includes: • Kmart, which leases its site at 4301 Xylon Ave. N., and made improvements to the site in 1999. The northern portion of its building is occupied by Big Lots. • Winnetka Shopping Center was pur- chased in 1997 and has undergone im- provements since then. Unique Thrift Store is the major tenant; Marquette Bank, which is closing this summer, is the other major anchor. • New Hope Mall, built in 1965, has two major tenants – Bally's Total Fitness and Applebees Restaurant. A freestanding McDonald's restau- rant was built on the northeast corner of 42nd and Winnetka avenues in 1991. The three shopping centers, which are not interrelated, previously have been Livable Communities Demonstration Account of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION — 2002 COVER SHEET Project Name Applicant Project Location (city) Address (street boundaries) Project Size (acres) Contact Person NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX E-MAIL PROJECT SUMMARY City Center Redevelopment Project City of New Hope New Hope Y2 mile radius around the intersection of 42 and Winnetka Avenue Kirk McDonald, Community Development Director Erin Seeman, Community Development Intern 4401 Xylon Avenue North 763/531 -5196 763/531 -5136 eseeman @ci.new - hope.mn.us New Hope is proposing a redevelopment effort for the areas surrounding the 42 and Winnetka intersection. This project will include a mixed use design integrating life cycle housing with commercial development. Grant funds will be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy for this critical area of New Hope. �■ ,�� �� �`� M r 1. - �� �_ r - -- �� f I I ___ 1 COUNCIL REQUEST FOR ACTION Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 8 -19 -02 Work Session Item No. 11.5 By: Kirk McDonald By: MOTION ACCEPTING CITY CENTER TASK FORCE APPLICATIONS; DISCUSSION REGARDING SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE REQUESTED ACTION Staff recommends that the City Council approve a motion accepting City Center Task Force applications and discuss the selection process and timeline. POLICY /PAST ACTION The City Council has appointed task forces in the past to study specific issues, such as the 42 Avenue Streetscape project and Livable Communities Task Force. BACKGROUND For the past several months, the City has been accepting applications for the City Center Task Force and a copy of all applications received to date are enclosed. The deadline for applications was July 31, but the Council may want to be flexible with that date, as several applications were received after that date. Articles were published in the City Report, Business Link newsletter and the SunPost soliciting applications, as well as the city's website. A copy of the form letter and application sent out to all persons contacting the City is attached. A total of 19 applications were received. Staff recommends that the Council accept the applications, review the applications over the next several weeks, and then meet to discuss the selection process and appoint a task force. In order to have a task force representative of the entire community, the Council may want to ask several residents /businesses to serve on the task force that have not submitted applications. Timeline — Staff will be meeting with Brookstone and other consultants on August 19 to discuss process, timeline and the role of consultants with the task force. Staff will be submitting an updated work program and timeline to the Council by the end of August. Staff would also request that a proposal be sought from Dahlgren Shardlow and Urban to coordinate with the task force, as is the firm that coordinated the 42n Avenue Streetscape study. (cont.) MOTION SECOND BY BY TO: ,Lit. -C t 'G" l -tzi�Z Request for Action Page 2 8 -26 -02 Staff is recommending that the City Center Task Force start meeting in October, after the Livable Communities Task Force has completed its work and recommendations, so that staff is not coordinating two separate task forces at one time. The Livable Communities Task Force will be hosting a neighborhood open house on September 24 and finalizing its recommendations at the end of September /first of October. FUNDING Initially, the City Center Task Force will be funded with funds budgeted in the 2002/2003 Economic Development Authority budget, as the city's funding application to the Metropolitan Council for another planning study grant was not funded. Staff will be submitting another grant application next spring. ATTACHMENTS • Articles Soliciting Applications • Letter /Application • Spreadsheet of Applications Received • Task Force Goals • Grant Application — Work Program /Timeline Inside this Issue Livable Communities study continues ........ 2 Business Spotlight.. 2 State of the City ...... 3 Local retailers have cash stolen ............... 3 Paddock expands .... 4 B. 0 lY Spring 2002 • Edition 26 New In Town: Mid - America Mortgage Council authorizes City Center Task Force t a recent work session, the New Hope City Council authorized city staff to begin forming a task force to study redevelopment opportunities in the areas northwest and southeast of the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues, com- monly referred to as New Hope's "City Center." id- America Mortgage needed a new headquarters and the old Prudential records storage facil- ity needed a new focus, a new lease on life. Steve Tharp, CEO of Mid - America purchased the cavernous Prudential warehouse in April 2001 and promptly renovated 7,300 square feet into office space for his company. Tharp, however, has a much grander, innovative project in mind. Before he is done, he plans to rennovate the entire 109,000 square - foot, two story building into offices for five or six tenants. He is tack- ling the challenging project even though this is his first commercial remodeling venture. Tharp's thriving business is a family affair. Since Tharp founded Mid - America Mortgage in 1992, the business has grown into the 15th largest lender in the metro area (ac- cording to City Pages). The firm specializes in loans for single -fam- ily residential properties, from single -unit to fourplexes. The com- pany has 60 employees, 30 at the New Hope location. Tharp is joined in the business by two of his four sons and three daughters -in -law. Shawn Tharp, Mid - America's president and Steve's son, takes pride in the fact that the company treats its custom- ers like family. "We know that our customers are our best form of ad- vertising," Shawn noted. Like Tharp's business, the remodel- ing project is also a family affair. One of Tharp's sons is serving as the general contractor for the project. While the complex benefits from a great location, there are some unique challenges to renovate the (continued on page 4) Although redevelopment of this area has been discussed many times over the past several years, changing economic and environmental factors over the past 12 months now present serious redevelopment opportunities in the area. These factors include the corporate restructuring of Kmart and uncertain future of the New Hope store, the consolidation of Wells Fargo and Marquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in Winnetka Shopping Center, and the probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad input and support is essential as the city begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in earnest. A primary goal of any redevelopment in the area will be to retain as may existing businesses as possible. A 15- member task force of residents and business people from through- out the community will study the area and formulate broad concepts for redevelopment. If you are interested in participating in the task force, contact Pam Sylvester at 763 -531 -5110. NH r Mid- America Mortgage is transforming the large, underutilized former Prudential ware- house building near Bass Lake Road and Highway 169 into an attractive, multi - tennant office complex. Waste Container O Ordinance Duk Duk Daze 3Q - ._Hwy. 169 Noise Wall 3O National Night Out Registration Northwood Park O Algae Growth C YReport Livable Communities O Some Fireworks Now Permitted O Number 143 June 2002 Pet Particulars r� Elder Named THE CITY OF ' Employee of Quarter City Council authorizes formation of City enter Task F ce T he New Hope Citv Council re- cently authorized city staff to begin forming a task force to study redevel- opment opportunities in the areas im- mediately northwest and southeast of Winnetka and 42nd avenues, commonly referred to as New Hope's "City Cen- ter." The City Council also instructed staff to draft specific goals for the City Center Task Force and formulate a timeline for the task force's activities. Although redevelopment of New Hope's City Center has been discussed many times over the past several years, changing economic and environmental actors over the past 12 months now _,,resent serious redevelopment opportu- nities in the area. These factors include the bankruptcy and corporate restruc- turing of Ismart, and the uncertain fu- ture of the New Hope store; the con- solidation of Wells Fargo and Marquette Banks and the associated closure of the Marquette Bank office in Winnetka Shopping Center; and the probable vacation of the Robbinsdale School District administration building because of environmental issues. The City Council believes broad citizen input and support is essential as the city begins to explore redevelopment of the City Center area in earnest. The City Center Task Force will consist of about 15 members with strong interest in the City Center area. Task force member- ship is likely to include business and property owners within the City Center area, former members of the Citv Center Streetscape and Bass Lake (continued on page 6) Construction on 36th to begin soon O n May 28, the New Hope City Council approved the low bids for street reconstruction, utility and trail improvements of 36th Avenue from Highway 169 to Winnetka Avenue and improvements in Hidden Valley Park, 32nd and Boone avenues. Construction should begin on the projects within the next few weeks. Construction Costs The low bid of $2.25 million for the street project was more than $400,000 below the engineer's estimate. When added to the construction costs, indi- rect costs including legal, engineering, and administrative costs are expected to bring the total project cost to ap- proximately $2.81 million. Nearly 60 percent of the total project costs will be paid with Municipal State Aid funds. The remaining project costs will be fi- nanced by the Utility Fund (for watermain work), the Park Fund (for playfield amenities, irrigation, etc.), the Storm Water Utility Fund (for storm sewer improvements), the Street Fund (revenue from the city's property tax supported Infrastructure Fund), and Three Rivers Park District (for 10- foot -wide bituminous pathway). Only about $98,500 will be assessed to non- taxable property owners for the project. (continued on page 4) @ Nearly 80 New Hope Police Department volunteers, including the patriotic young lad above, attended a recognition dinner in April which included a performance by the Cooper Chamber singers and a speech by Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar. COUNCII Y O1A G�� REQUEST FOR ACTION kr Ho Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 5 -20 -02 Work Session Item No. By: Kirk McDonald By: DISCUSSION REGARDING NEW HOPE CITY CENTER REDEVELOPMENT GOALS REQUESTED ACTION Staff requests that the City Council review and provide input on the attached preliminary draft goals for the City Center redevelopment. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE In the past, the Council has established general and specific goals for redevelopment projects. BACKGROUND At the April 15 Council work session, the City Council directed staff to continue coordinating with Brookstone Development and the city's financial consultant on the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The Council also directed that staff start the groundwork for the formation of a task force and coordinate with the Planning Consultant on the drafting of some specific redevelopment goals for the City Center area. At the May 13 Council meeting, the Council approved a resolution supporting an application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning grant to assist with the funding of a study for this area. Staff has coordinated with the Planning Consultant on the attached "New Hope City Center Redevelopment Goals," and staff requests Council review and provide input on the goals. Staff believes it would be beneficial for the Council to adopt a policy or goals statement prior to the formation of a task force. Once Council input is received, staff recommends that a motion be passed approving the goals for the project. A draft copy of the grant application that was submitted to the Metropolitan Council is also attached, which includes a suggested timeline, process, and budget. These items were submitted for grant purposes only and can be modified, per the Council's direction. If time allows, staff would also like to discuss the process and timeline for the formation of the task force. Staff is recommending the following process /timeline be considered: Cont. MOTION BY SECOND BY TO: Request for Action Page 2 June /July Submit letters of interest to serve on task force August Council appoints task force September Task force meets for first time Staff will be in attendance at the work session to review these issues with the Council. ATTACHMENTS • Draft Redevelopment Goals • Draft Grant Application 5 -20 -02 City of New Hope ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SITE CITY CENTER SITE WIN N ETKA & ROCKFORD ROAD Prepared by: green LAND SERVICES COMPANY Ayuisitiun and Relocation Specialists 6110 Blue Circle Drive, Suite 140 Minnetonka, MN 5535 Tel: (952) 930 -3100 Fax: (952) 935 -0862 www.evergreeniandservices.com July 2, 2002 SCHOOL DISTRICT SITE (1a) 4148 Winnetka (1) Education Service Center 4148 Winnetka Ave. N New Hope, MN 55427 (763) 504 -8000 Relocation estimates are going to be somewhat difficult without getting into the building with some professional bids. There will be the moving of all personal property in each office. There will also be extensive disconnect and reconnection of computers including e -mail connections throughout the center, phone systems and obsolete stationery. These costs could be quite extensive. The following relocation range is a very rough estimate and could change dramatically once more accurate figures are obtained and there is a chance to survey the building internally. Relocation estimate costs of Education Service Center could be between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. (2) Bus Garage 4124 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. These fixtures could include four gas pumps on the outside of the building and four bus lifts in the maintenance area. It is estimated to be $100 to relocate each vehicle. This may be on the high end. We are estimated 50 buses to be moved for a total of $5000 in bus relocation. Other relocation expenses will be moving personal property, tools in the maintenance shop and any miscellaneous items. Relocation estimate costs for the bus garage could be between $30,000.00 and $40,000.00. 1 (3) Dura Process Co. 4000 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 (763) 544 -3381 (4) Twin Cities Industries 4000 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 (763) 546 -9022 Relocation estimates are going to be somewhat difficult without getting into the building with some professional bids. There will be extensive disconnect and reconnection of specialty equipment used for this specific manufacturing industry, computers and phone systems. There may also be heavy -duty equipment to move parts, inventory and the final product. These costs could be quite extensive. The following relocation range is a very rough estimate and could change dramatically once more accurate figures are obtained and there is a chance to survey the building internally. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs of Dura Process Co. could be between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. It is assumed that Twin Cities Industries is a tenant of Dura Process Co. Relocation estimate costs of Twin Cities Industries could be between $20,000.00 and $40,000.00. (5) Country Kitchen 7849 42 Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 (763) 537 -2062 It is assumed the main expense will be to disconnect and reconnect the kitchen appliances, computers, and cash registers. There will also be kitchen shelving, booths, and tables that will need to be dismantled, moved and set up at a new location. There will be minimal inventory of food, dishes, napkins, etc., that will need to be moved. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs for Country Kitchen could be between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00. I►a (le) 7701 42 Ave N. (Autohaus) • Auto Body • i 7709 i New Hope, MN 55427 (763) 535 -0027 Relocation estimates are going to be somewhat difficult without getting into the building and surveying the area. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. There will also be disconnects and reconnects of computers and phones, including an intercom system. There will be shelving to be dismantled and set -up at a new location, parts to be packed up, tools, personal property and miscellaneous items to be moved. Relocation estimate costs for Auto Body Pros could be between $40,000.00 and $60,000.00. (7) Auto Service 7717 42 Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55427 (763) 535 -5707 This business is located in the same building as Auto Body Pros. They only operate in a small corner of the building. There are a couple of offices and two to four garages that are used. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. There will also be disconnects and reconnects of computers and phones. Relocation estimate costs for Auto Service could be between $20,000.00 and $40,000.00= Total Relocation Estimated Costs for School District Site is $320,000.00 - $455,000.00 3 NEW HOPE CITY CENTER 00 Xylo (1) BigK (KMART, Pharmacy & Garden Center) 4300 Xylon Ave N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -1342 It is assumed the main expense will be in moving the inventory included in that is the pharmacy department and the Garden Center. There will be extensive shelving that will need to be dismantled moved and set up at a new location. There will also be expenses for disconnection and reconnection of phone systems, computer systems, cash register scanners, pharmacy equipment, etc. There may also be heavy -duty equipment, which is used by the store for internal moves. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in a fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs for MART could be between $250,000.00 and $300,000.00. (2) Big Lots — Bargains & Closeout 4350 Xylon Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -9443 It is assumed the main expense will be packing up and moving the inventory. There will be extensive shelving that will need to be dismantled moved and set up at a new location. There will also be disconnection and reconnection of cash registers, computers and phone system. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in a fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs for Big Lots could be between $60,000.00 and $75,000.00. 0 (2b) Winnetka Center (3) Marquette Bank of New Hope 4301 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 536 -6262 It is our understanding that some of the Marquette Banks around the Twin Cities area are going to be liquidating. If this happens, relocation costs could be limited to moving personal property. Relocation costs for this could be between $20,000.00 and $30,000.00. If this branch is to be reestablished, there will be numerous disconnects and reconnects: computers, security system, phones, and ATM machines located in the building. There will also be moving office equipment, personal property and miscellaneous items. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in a fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs for Marquette Bank of New Hope could be between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. See the following, 2e, for the drive -up portion of the Marquette Bank. 11 Xylon Ave. N. (4) Marquette Bank — Drive up only 4200 Xylon Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -5015 This location is the drive -up for the main Marquette Bank located at 4301 Winnetka Ave. N. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in a fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. For a drive -up bank, there is extensive piping /tubing and underground immovable fixtures. There is also an ATM machine, specialized deposit /withdrawal stations that may be deemed immovable. Therefore, the relocation costs would be limited to disconnect and reconnect of computers, phone system, security system, and speaker /microphone system. Also there would be office equipment and personal property. Relocation estimate costs for Marquette Bank — Drive -up could be between $40,000.00 and $60,000.00. 5 (2b) Winnetka Center (5) Old African Market Co. - Closed 4311 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 This is presently vacant. If there were a tenant that moved in, being that it is such a small location, there would most likely be an in -lieu of actual moving payment in the amount of $20,000.00. Relocation estimate costs could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (6) Marshall Salon Services 4321 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 537 -8649 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Marshall Salon Services could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (7) Joyeria Boutique Laura 4331 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 536 -7997 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for ] oyeria Boutique Laura could be in the amount of $20,000.00. X (8) The Organic Tomato 4335 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -6424 Most small business will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for The Organic Tomato could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (9) Landmark Personnel Inc. 4341 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 531 -2637 Most small offices will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable yea rs. Relocation estimate costs for Landmark Personnel Inc. could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (10) Tienda Mexico 4361 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Landmark Personnel Inc. could be in the amount of $20,000.00. 7 (11) Winnetka Chiropractic Health Center 4351 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 536 -1112 Relocation of a chiropractic office mainly consists of the disconnection and reconnection of equipment, chairs, x -ray machines, phones, computers and possibly electrical upgrades to accommodate equipment. This equipment may have to be collaborated by equipment specialists, therefore increasing relocation costs. Relocation estimate costs for Winnetka Chiropractic Health Center could be between $30,000.00 and $35,000.00. (12) Abbey Carpet 4371 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -1945 It is assumed that the main expense will be dismantling and set -up of shelving and moving the inventory. Most of the shelving in Abbey Carpet is movable. There may be some shelving that will be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal, making them part of the real estate to be purchased. There will also be disconnect and reconnect of computers and phone system. There will also be personal property and miscellaneous items to be moved. Relocation estimate costs for Abbey Carpet could be between $30,000.00 and $35,000.00. (13) Frattallones ACE Hardware 4401 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 537 -1634 It is assumed that the main expense will be dismantling and set -up of shelving and moving the inventory. The inventory will need to be specially boxed to make sure that parts do not get mixed up. There are many small items in a hardware store that may take extra time in packing and marking the boxes. There may be some shelving that will be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal, making them part of the real estate to be purchased. There will also be disconnection and reconnection of computers and phone system. There will also be personal property and miscellaneous items to be moved. Relocation estimate costs for Frattallones ACE Hardware could be between $100,000.00 and $125,000.00. n (14) Empty - For Lease 4411 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 This is presently vacant. If there were a tenant that moved in, being that it is such a small location, there would most likely be an in -lieu of actual moving costs payment in the amount of $20,000.00. Relocation estimate costs could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (15) Empty — For Lease This space is hard to define if it is connected to the above, 13, or if they are separate locations. If a tenant does move in, there would probably be an in -lieu of actual moving costs payment in the amount of $20.000. Relocation estimate costs could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (16) Dollar Deals & Tobacco 4441 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Dollar Deals could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (17) Anderson Floral 4445 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 537 -2906 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Anderson Floral could be in the amount of $20,000.00. E (18) For Lease 4451 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 554285 This is presently vacant. If there were a tenant that moved in, being that it is such a small location, there would most likely be an in -lieu of actual moving payment in the amount of $20,000.00. Relocation estimate costs could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (19) Star Liquors 4455 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 537 -0000 It is assumed the main relocation cost will be dismantling and set -up of shelving and moving inventory. There will be minimal disconnection and reconnections to be done. This will consist of cash register computers, scanners, phone system and bell system. There will also be personal property and miscellaneous items to be moved. Relocation estimate costs for Star Liquors could be in the amount of $30,000.00 and $50,000.00. (20) For Lease 4461 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 This is presently vacant. If there were a tenant that moved in, being that it is such a small location, there would most likely be an in -lieu of actual moving payment in the amount of $20,000.00. Relocation estimate costs could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (21) Nate`s Barber Shop 4465 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -4740 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Nate's Barber Shop could be in the amount of $20,000.00. 10 (22) Unique Thrift Store 4471 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -0200 The main expenses will be packing up the inventory and dismantling, moving and setting up at a new location. There will also be disconnect and reconnect of cash registers, computers, and phones. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs for Unique Thrift Store could be between $50,000.00 and $60,000.00. (2c) New Hope Mail (23) Applebee's 4203 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -1870 It is assumed the main expense will be to disconnect and reconnect the kitchen appliances, bar equipment, computers, and cash registers. There will also be kitchen shelving, booths, and tables that will need to be dismantled, moved and set up at a new location. There will be inventory of food, liquor, dishes, paper products, etc., that will need to be packed up and moved. Some of the relocation costs may be addressed as immovable fixtures in the fixture appraisal therefore making them part of the real estate to be purchased. Relocation estimate costs for Applebee's could be between $85,000.00 and $105,000.00. (24) Hong Kong Buffet Chinese Buffet 4211 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 531 -9489 It is assumed the main expense will be disconnect and reconnect of the kitchen appliances; grills, stoves, refrigerator /freezer, ovens, exhaust system, microwave and countertop beverage dispensers. There will also be disconnect & reconnect of the three buffet tables. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the kitchen appliances. There will be inventory of paper products, dishes and food that will need to be moved. Some of the fixtures could be deemed as immovable and put in the fixture appraisal as part of the real estate. There will also be the phone system & computers to be disconnected and reconnected. Relocation estimate costs for Hong Kong Buffet Chinese Buffet could be in the amount of $35,000.00 and $45,000.00. 11 (25) Cost Cutters 4213 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -2975 It is assumed that the main expense will be disconnecting and reconnecting the chairs, sinks and the stationary hair dryers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the use of the sinks and the stationary hair - dryers. There will be inventory and personal property to move. There will be disconnect and reconnect of phone system and computers. Relocation estimate costs for Cost Cutters could be between $20,000.00 and $35,000.00. (26) Won Ki Kwan Martial Arts 4215 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -5275 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Won Ki Kwan Martial Arts could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (27) Taco John's 4217 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 536 -5935 It is assumed the main expense will be disconnect and reconnect of the kitchen appliances; fryers, refrigerator /freezer, ovens, exhaust system, microwave and beverage dispensers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the kitchen appliances. There will be inventory of paper products and food that will need to be moved. Some of the fixtures could be deemed as immovable and put in the fixture appraisal as part of the real estate. There will also be the phone system & computers to be disconnected and reconnected. Relocation estimate costs for Taco John's could be in the amount of $20,000.00 and $35,000.00. 12 (28) Subway 4219 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 It is assumed the main expense will be disconnect and reconnect of the kitchen appliances; refrigerator /freezer, ovens, exhaust system, microwave and beverage dispensers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the kitchen appliances. There will be inventory of paper products and food that will need to be moved. Some of the fixtures could be deemed as immovable and put in the fixture appraisal as part of the real estate. There will also be the phone system & computers to be disconnected and reconnected. Relocation estimate costs for Subway could be in the amount of $20,000.00 and $30,000.00. (29) Rockford Road Chiropractor 4221 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -0654 Relocation of a chiropractic office mainly consists of the disconnection and reconnection of equipment, chairs, x -ray machines, phones, computers and possibly electrical upgrades to accommodate equipment. This equipment may have to be specially collaborated by equipment specialists. Relocation estimate costs for Rockford Road Chiropractor could be between $30,000.00 and $35,000.00. (30) UR Deal Gifts & Home Decor 4223 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 504 -2383 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for UR Deal Gifts & Home Decor could be in the amount of $20,000.00. 13 (31) Tobacco All About Smoke 4225 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 Most small businesses will chose to take a fixed payment in -lieu of actual moving expenses in the amount of $20,000.00. This is based on the average net earnings for the two prior taxable years. Relocation estimate costs for Tobacco All About Smoke could be in the amount of $20,000.00. (32) Alpha Dental 4227 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -7255 Relocation of a dental office mainly consists of the disconnect and reconnect of equipment, chairs, x -ray machines, phones, computers and possibly plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate equipment. A past relocation of a dental office was approximately $40,000.00. Relocation estimate costs for Alpha Dental could be between $30,000.00 and $35,000.00. (33) Pizza Magic 4229 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -9825 It is assumed the main expense will be disconnect and reconnect of the kitchen appliances; pizza ovens, refrigerator /freezer, exhaust system, and beverage dispensers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the kitchen appliances. There will be inventory of paper products and food that will need to be moved. Some of the fixtures could be deemed as immovable and put in the fixture appraisal as part of the real estate. There will also be the phone system & computers to be disconnected and reconnected. Relocation estimate costs for Pizza Magic could be in the amount of $20,000.00 and $35,000.00. 14 (34) TCBY 4231 Winnetka, Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 537 -9344 It is assumed the main expense will be disconnect and reconnect of the kitchen appliances; freezers and coolers, exhaust system, and beverage dispensers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the kitchen appliances. There will be inventory of paper products and food that will need to be moved. Some of the fixtures could be deemed as immovable and put in the fixture appraisal as part of the real estate. There will also be the phone system & computers to be disconnected and reconnected. Relocation estimate costs for TCBY could be in the amount of $20,000.00 and $35,000.00. (35) Blockbuster Video 4233 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 535 -9830 It is assumed the two main expenses will be dismantling and set -up of the shelving and packing up the movies, DVD's and games. There may need to be some electrical upgrades to accommodate for the televisions on the walls throughout the store. These will need to be kept organized therefore the boxes will need to be labeled. There will also be disconnect and reconnect of computers and televisions. There will some personal property and miscellaneous items to be moved as well. Relocation estimate costs for Blockbuster Video could be in the amount of $40,000.00 and $60,000.00. (36) GNC (General Nutrition Center) 4237 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 531 -2359 It is assumed the main expense will be dismantling and set -up of the shelving. The items in this store will need to be kept organized and specially boxed and labeled. There will be minimal disconnect and reconnect of phones and computers. Relocation estimate costs for GNC (General Nutrition Center) could be in the amount of $20,000.00 and $35,000.00. 15 (37) Love Nails Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 504 -9881 It is assumed that the main expense will be disconnecting and reconnecting the nail stations, including the chairs, tables, special hand and feet machines, and dryers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the equipment. There will be inventory and personal property to move. There will be disconnect and reconnect of phone system and computers. Relocation estimate costs for Love Nails could be between $25,000.00 and $35,000.00. (38) Bally's Total Fitness 4239 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 533 -0101 Relocation estimates are going to be somewhat difficult without getting into the building and surveying the fitness center internally. There is going to be a substantial amount of fitness equipment to be moved. This equipment will need to be moved and set -up and a new location. All the equipment will need to be leveled and collaborated. There may also need to be some electrical upgrades to accommodate some of the equipment. There will be some disconnect and reconnects of computers and the phone system. There is also a retail store located inside Bally's that will have inventory and shelving that will need to be moved. Relocation estimate costs for Bally's Total Fitness could be in the amount of $125,000.00 and $175,000.00. (39) Linder's Garden Center This garden center is leasing a space in the parking lot across from Bally's Total Fitness. Depending on when the offer is presented, will determine if they receive relocation costs. If they are relocated in the winter, there will not be any relocation costs since they will not be set up at that time. If they are relocated in the spring /summer months, there will be some relocation costs involved. Relocation estimate costs for Linder's Garden Center could be in the amount of $20,000.00. 16 42 Winnetka (40) McDonald's 4201 Winnetka Ave. N. New Hope, MN 55428 763 - 533 -5066 It is assumed the main expense will be disconnect and reconnect of the kitchen appliances; fryers, refrigerator /freezer, ovens, grills, exhaust system, microwave and beverage dispensers. There could also be special plumbing and electrical upgrades to accommodate the kitchen appliances. There will be inventory of paper products and food that will need to be moved. Some of the fixtures could be deemed as immovable and put in the fixture appraisal as part of the real estate. There will also be the phone system & computers to be disconnected and reconnected. Relocation estimate costs for McDonald's could be in the amount of $50,000.00 and $75,00000. Total Relocation Estimated Costs for New Hope city Center Site is $1,550,000.00 to $1,950,000.00 Total relocation costs for both projects is estimated at: $1,870,000.00 to $2,405,000.00 17 Metropolitan Council Building communities that work July 25, 2002 Kirk McDonald Community Development Director City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue N. New Hope, MN 55428 RE: City of New Hope: City Center Redevelopment Project Dear Mr. McDonald: On July 24, 2002 the Metropolitan Council reviewed and accepted the Livable Communities Committee recommendation for grant awards through the Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grant program. Of the twenty -nine proposals that were evaluated, thirteen were recommended for funding. However, the above - referenced proposal was not recommended for funding at this time. Because the Opportunity Grant proposals represent a diverse group in terms of the types of projects and their components, the reasons for projects not being recommended are varied. Attached is a copy of the funding recommendations along with a summary of the application description and staff committee review comments. I hope the evaluation summary is helpful to you in understanding the reasons for the committee's decisions. If you have any questions about the Opportunity Grant application evaluations or would like additional feedback on your projects' assessments, please call Linda Milashius at 651.602.1541, Joanne Barron at 651.602.1385, or your local sector representative. Thank you for your interest in Livable Communities funding. Sincerely, Elizabeth Ryan Director of Housing and Livable Communities cc: Joanne K. Barron, Planning Analyst Linda Milashius, Planner Attachment www.metrocouncil.org M etro Info Line 602 -1888 230 East Fifth Street • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1626 • (651) 602 -1000 • Fax 602 -1550 • TTY 291 -0904 An Equal Opportunity Employer Livable Communities Committee L Executive Summary Item: 2001 -237 Meeting date: July 15, 2002 ADVISORY O- Date: July 9, 2002 Subject: Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grant Funding Recommendations District(s), Member(s): All Policy /Legal Reference: Implements Smart Growth; Minnesota Statutes 473.867; 473.175 Staff Prepared /Presented: Joanne Barron, Planning Analyst (651.602.1385) Linda Milashius, Planner (651.602.1541) Division /Department: Policy Alignment and Development, Housing & Livable Communities Proposed Action /Motion That the Metropolitan Council award Livable Communities Demonstration Account Opportunity Grants totaling $559,000 as follows: Applicant Project Requested Amount Recommended Award Anoka County Housing Opportunities along Northstar Commuter Rail Line $75,000 $70,000 Long Lake Downtown Implementation Plan $75,000 $70,000 Crystal West Panhandle Redevelopment $75,000 $60,000 Minneapolis 46` and Hiawatha Master Plan $50,000 $50,000 St. Paul University and Dale Transit Oriented Development $50,000 $45,000 Shoreview Core Area Redevelopment —Town Center Implementation $40,000 $40,000 Farmington Spruce Street Development Plan $40,000 $40,000 Apple Valley Central Village Small Area Plan Phase li $30,000 $30,000 Arden Hills TCAAP Reuse $100,000 $75,000 Columbia Heights 39 and Central Avenue Redevelopment Site $25,000 $25,000 Brooklyn Center Little Asia $30,000 $24,000 Stillwater Second Street Mixed Use Development $75,000 $20,000 Richfield Low Frequency Noise Impact Area Design & Land Use Standards $21,972 *$10,000 For projects being recommended for less than requestea, a aescription or the reauctrons is ustea III me anacneu surnrnary of each proposal. * Recommendation is based on $10,000 funding through the Council's Aviation Division, for a total of $20,000. Issues • Do the recommended proposals have potential to demonstrate smart growth principles and development patterns? Overview and Funding In February, 2002, the Council approved the 2002 LCA annual distribution plan, which included $7.25 million available for grants from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. The plan allocated $6.75 million for development projects requesting hard construction costs, and $500,000 for opportunity grants to support projects in the predevelopment stage that show potential for evolving to candidates in the development category. In June 2001 the Council approved criteria and a process for solicitation and awarding of the opportunity grants, to a maximum award of $75,000 with a 1:1 local match. Twenty -nine proposals were received on May 15, requesting a total of $1,700,222. A staff team comprised of Planning and Technical Assistance, Environment, Transportation and Livable Communities staff evaluated the proposals against the selection criteria. The team evaluated each specific funding request and recommended that certain items be disallowed or reduced in some of the proposals. The team recommended 13 proposals for funding. See the attached application summaries for a description of each proposal and explanation of recommended funding allocation. The total requested amount of the 13 proposals is $687,000. Funding all 13 projects requires or is recommended to include 1) disallowing or reducing specific items for many of the proposals; 2) reducing the Anoka County and Arden Hills proposals, not tied to specific line -item requests, 3) using Livable Communities interest earnings to fund the amount over $500,000, and 4) partially funding the Richfield proposal with Aviation Program consultant funding. The cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal and St. Paul have not completed the required stormwater /erosion control ordinance that was included as a condition of acceptance by the Metropolitan Council of each city's revised comprehensive plan. Each of these cities Gill need to address this issue before the grant awards are disbursed. d Infrastructure: Funded proposals have potential to connect transit with land uses to improve mobility, accessibility to transit and housing, community livability and increase the supply of mixed - income housing. Q Quality of life: Funding supports communities that choose more livable, mixed -use development patterns that can improve quality of life. Q Communication /constituency building: Grant activities will be carried out with local residents and other local stakeholders to ensure community support, and with government and private sector partners. d Aliqnment: Funding resources will align local ob jectives with smart growth objectives. Library/ commundv /opportunitygrants2002 /LCC 0715 Opp Grant Recommendations Memo OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING Applicant: Anoka County Recommended Funding Amount: $70,000 Project Name: Rousing Opportunities along the Northstar Commuter Rail Line Project Description The cities of Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Fridley desire to examine the impact development along the Northstar Corridor will have upon neighboring station stops. This study will assist the cities in making planning decisions that will have great impact upon transit- oriented development in their co1llmunities. This grant application is being made by Anoka County on behalf of the three cities. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes Working in a collaborative effort, the cities of Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Fridley have set out the following objectives: • Conduct a countywide housing study • Develop a matrix of county assets and barriers to development • Focus a housing study on the Coon Rapids Riverdale Area • Do a market assessment, identify development options and prepare a site plan for the Riverdale area • Analyze funding and financing options for development opportunities in all three communities Staff Review Team Comments • Proposed land use is focused on growth nodes in a corridor • Transit oriented design planning • Good sites for infill development even without Northstar • Good multi jurisdictional effort • Long list of partners • Addresses program principles well • Could leverage additional dollars • Great 3 -city and county effort • With new bus and rail corridors being promoted, the findings of this effort may help future goals Concern: No env i ronmental/stormwater discussion was included in the application. Stormwater from several project areas will likely impact Mississippi River and area lakes. StormNtater management practices should be included at each location. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Requested: 575.000 Total Recommended: $70,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $75,000 $70,000 Data collection, analyze and compile information for comprehensive study, present results of study to all partners Development Timeline Start Date: I August. 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: I February, 2003 2 Applicant: Long Lake Recommended Funding Amount: $70,000 Project Name: Downtown Implementation Plan Project Description Develop a detailed implementation plan to facilitate and guide public and private redevelopment and reinvestment in downtown Long Lake. Components of the project include market studies, financial analyses, transit planning, long term parking study, streetscape master plan, and stormwater management and infrastructure needs. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes City's plans encourage the intensification of development in the downtown through mixed use redevelopment including: ._ Increase pedestrian orientation • Expansion of housing choices by providing for more multifamily units • Diversification of transportation options by improving pedestrian access and providing better transit services • More efficient use of existing infrastructure through intensification • Improve orientation to Long Lake and adjoining part: • Environmental preservation through storm water management and enhancement of natural resources Staff Review Team Comments • Plan will help re- establish grid and trails • Mixed use- walkable with connections to city infrastructure • Project includes housing not just transit — the housing is an equally strong component • The earlier they can get their land use planning going, the better the project will be • This is a potential site for a park and ride • Good collaborative effort • This grant may help leverage transit dollars • Timing right with MnDOT going through acquisition and demo of building • Long list of partners Funding Requested /Funding Recommended Tntal RPnnPSted- .471;_000 Total Recommended: $70,000 Amount Re nested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $15,000 $15,000 Residential Market Study $15,000 $15,000 Commercial /Office Market Study $8,000 $8,000 Redevelopment Financial Analysis Plan $37,000 $32,000 NRI and Hydrologic Modeling 1)PvAnnment Timeline Start Date: Project is already underway with the city developing a downtown redevelopment master plan. First part of the continued projects, market studies, is anticipated to start August 2002. Anticipated Completion Date: January 2003 update of master plan consistent with findings from studies and analysis completed as components of this project. Applicant: Crystal Recommended Funding Amount: 560,000 Project Name: West Panhandle Redevelopment Project Description Redevelopment of a 40+ acre site surrounding the Cub Foods in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Hwy 100 and 36 °i Avenue North. Redevelopment project will preserve and enhance the community by increasing housing choices, optimizing land use efficiency. building transit capacity, enhancing natural systems, and fulfilling the city's goals for infill and reinvestment. Project takes advantage of the opportunities created by the widening of Hwy 100 and the reconstruction of one of the most dangerous intersections in the state. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes Optimize the efficient and effective land use and existing infi thrOLH)h a mix of densities; providing for a mix of housing choices and eliminate blighted /unsafe 11ousing; strengthen neighborhood livability; offer a variety of transportation choices; build transit capacity; create and preserve open space; and provide for pretreatment of stormwater by reclaiming sensitive environmental features. Staff Review Team Comments • Plan includes removing 78 homes from site — all are substandard structures sinking due to poor soils • City plan calls for replacing substandard homes with affordable units • Stormwater management is proposed • Good transit and pedestrian connections • Includes LCA components — transit, transportation, housing, environment • Site is ripe for development with reconstruction of the major roads and some land already in public ownership • Good visible location • Excellent highway access • Plan includes innovative stormwater management, reclamation of lowlands and creation of green space. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Re uested: $75,000 Total Recommended: $60,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $30,000 $30,000 Conduct analyses — soil analysis, market study, financial, transit operations, pedestrian elements, infrastructure needs, etc. $15,000 $15,000 Conduct inventories and data collection $20,000 $5,000 Public involvement $9,000 $9,000 Development of Master Plan $1,000 $1,000 Confirm project area and scope Development Timeline Start Date: November 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: January 2004 (City Council approval of ordinances) Applicant: Minneapolis Recommended Funding Amount: $50,000 Project Name: 46` and Hiawatha Master Plan Project Description Develop 5 -year implementation plan for 46` & Hiawatha Station Area Master Plan with citizen and public agency participation. Consultants provide technical analyses of land assembly, public infrastructure, public amenity and housing development programs, costs and delivery strategies to support adoption of redevelopment plans, requests for proposals, and public investment priorities. Several technical studies will be needed to develop the 5 -year implementation plan including a land development study, housing study and public infrastructure development study. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes The goal of this proposed planning process is to develop a detailed 5 -year implementation plan for the 46` & Hiawatha Station Area "Town Square" Master Plan through a strong citizen participation, policy maker consultation, and public agency participation process. Staff Review Team Comments • County funded the station area master plan — proposal will further develop that plan and ensure that development happens in accordance with it • High market potential — lots of development interest • Good potential to evolve into a Demonstration Account project Concern: No environmental /stormwater component was included in application, which is a concern due to the proximity of Minnehaha Creek and the Mississippi River. It is crucial that stormwater practices are included in the project. Without them, the Watershed District may not grant the necessary permits. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Total Recommended: $50,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $50,000 $50,000 Five -year TOD Implementation Plan — land and housing market analysis, open space, street and parking infrastructure conceptual design; cost estimating: project implementation strategies; public meeting facilitation and outreach Development Timeline Start Date: .lone 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: .lone 2003 Preparation of redevelopment plans, development objectives, etc. Feb. 2003 -Dec. 2007 Applicant: St. Paul Recommended Funding Amount: $45,000 Project Name: University Ave. and Dale Street Transit Oriented Development Project Description Development study for three corners of the University /Dale intersection to transform an older city neighborhood with an increasingly diverse population along a traditional street -car line from auto- dominated uses to higher density, transit - oriented development. A 2001 Opportunity Grant is being used to do similar planning for two other nodes in the corridor. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes The City of Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Chapter adopted in 1999 identifies University Avenue as one of the five primary corridors addressed in the plan. This project will also specifically support Objective 5.5.2 which states: "The City will encourage more housing and jobs to locate along high- service bus routes." The Transportation Plan of the Comprehensive Plan includes policies that support the development of transit as part of a regional system that also serves the economic development efforts in Saint Paul and enhances its neighborhoods. While not directly linked, this is to complement the station planning process of the Central Corridor transit study. Staff Review Team Comments • Good timing • Good sense of vision • The project will lay the groundwork for land use that links to the future Central Corridor • It's important to do this kind of planning in preparation for development of transitways Concern: • Application does not address stormwater management. This project presents an excellent opportunity to reduce /replace impervious area with green space and to implement innovative stormwater management practices. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Reauested: $50,000 Total Recommended: $45,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $40,000 $40,000 Detail site plans, massing models /drawings, market study $5,000 $5,000 Revisions based on public review and adoption $5,000 $ -0- Create promotional materials Development Timeline The project would begin immediately upon receiving funding from the Metropolitan Council and last no more than 10 -14 months. While not directly linked, this is to complement the station planning process of the Central Corridor transit study. 6 Applicant: Shoreview Recommended Funding Amount: $40,000 Project Name: Core Area Redevelopment — Town Center Implementation Project Description Calthorpe Associates developed conceptual illustrative and phasing plans for the redevelopment of the Highway 96 Core Area. These plans set the stage for reshaping the core area of the community in terms of land use patterns and relationships, redevelopment areas, infrastructure improvements and area -wide enhancements. The City is interested in moving forward with pursuing Phase 11 of this redevelopment by creating tools and strategies for the plan's implementation. Assistance is being sought to explore and develop an implementation plan using zoning techniques, market strategy, property acquisition /assemble methods, financing and public participation. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes Projects goals are: Develop a comprehensive implementation strategy that will encourage redevelopment; Create a useable set of tools that are easily administered and have public support: instigate redevelopment that serves as a pilot project for the coalition Build -out Study. Redevelopment goals: Encourage redevelopment of an under- utilized area; create a mixed use development; establish a development pattern that is compact, pedestrian and transit- oriented: promote natural features through development that enhances water quality and conservation; increase affordable /life -cycle housing opportunities with the community; create a model for community reinvestment that can be replicated in other second -ring suburban communities; reaffirm the goals for the Coalition Build -Out study. Staff Review Team Comments • Good concept plan — grant would help move it to implementation • Mixed use — adding 300+ housing units • Grant will support development of implementation tools and methods that could add to the regional "toolkit" • Good model for implementation • Strong support from I -35W Coalition Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Re uested: $40 000 Total Recommended: $40,000 9 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $7,500 $7,500 Local Regulations study $10,000 $10,000 Market conditions study $7,500 $7,500 Public involvement /information $15,000 $15,000 1 Financing /property ac uisition techniques study Development Timeline Start Date: February 2003 Anticipated Completion Date: June 2003 Applicant: Farmington Recommended Funding Amount: $40,000 Project Name: Spruce Street Development Plan Project Description Farmington is a rapidly growing community at the urban fringe \\ ith a great need for more commercial, retail and office space. The proposal would create a comprehensive, progressive development plan for a currently undeveloped 450 acre site located in close proximity to a rapidly growing suburb's "historic" downtown, and to do so in a way that creates new commercial, residential and mixed -use opportunities that complement rather that conflict with existing businesses and neighborhoods. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes • To create a retail - commercial area, a business- office park and a residential neighborhood including low; medium and high density housing development located close to the downtown; • To enable people to move freely between both areas via pedestrian walkways, bike trails, mass transit (shuttle buses, trolleys, etc.) or motor vehicles; • To ensure that a wide range of desirable and affordable housing is located near and in the business -office park; • To ensure that the business -office park and the (anticipated) adjacent housing developments protect and enhance the Vermillion River area and provide new "green spaces ". Staff Review Team Comments • High potential to develop transit ridership • High growth area — 450 building permits issued last year • Significant demand for commercial development in this area • Good mixed use — wide range of housing • Good opportunity for development of unique stormNvater management techniques — protection of water quality and trout fishery of the Vermillion River is critical. • Would be good model for cities to guide or limit big box development • Would be replicable both in core city going through revitalization and rural communities starting to develop • Without master plan, site may fall to big box development without established design guidelines Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Reauested: $40.000 Total Recommended: $40,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $20,000 $20,000 Planning for land use, architectural design, zoning, meetings, etc. $10,000 $10,000 Market study $10,000 $10,000 Transportation analysis Development Timeline Start Date: August 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: I September 2003 Applicant: Apple Valley Recommended Funding Amount: $30,000 Project Name: Central Village Small Area Plan, Phase II Project Description Phase I of the plan (funded with a $16,000 Opportunity Grant in 2001) resulted in a plan to allow mixed uses in a previously commercial -only area, more structure parking, public open space and enhanced stormwater management. An additional 1,000 households are now expected to reside in the area. Phase lI moves to plan implementation with a market study, architectural plans, stormwater and traffic plans. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes • Determine the mix of uses and amenities necessary to maximize the market for uses designed for the property; • Establish implementable standards /process for the area that also knits it into adjacent development; • Develop quality, character and performance design controls to produce reOulations for the subject area. • Intended to meet the following comprehensive plan goals and objectives: provides a balance of a variety of housing types and values in the city; provides for higher density developments; will utilize smart /compact growth principles sometimes referred to as "new urbanism." 'there will be an integrated approach to open space and storm water management /infiltration. The area is '/ mile from an existing area transit hub(park and ride), and is expected to have an association with the final product of the Cedar Avenue transit study, which lies one - quarter mile to the west. Staff Review Team Comments • Property owners heavily engaged in planning process • Site is currently undeveloped — vacant • City has made changes to environmental ordinances • This is the next phase, building on last year's small Opportunity Grant; they have made good progress • Adding 1000+ units • City wants to link this last undeveloped area to downtown — trying to integrate land uses • Trying to move land use pattern in a different direction • Integrated approach to open space • A model for intensification of a suburban downtown core • The city should work closely with the MN Valley Transit Authority as to project moves forward to ensure that transit can play an appropriate role. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Re uested: $30,000 Total Recommended: $30,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $30,000 $30,000 Urban desiOu guidelines, schematics, market and economic analysis Development Timeline Start Date: 1 8/1 /02 Anticipated Completion Date: I 1 1/ 15/02 Applicant: Arden Hills Recommended Funding Amount: $75,000 Project Name: TCAAP Reuse Project Description The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant ( TCAAP) site is 2300 acres and encompasses approximately one -third of the City's land area, and is currently one of the largest tracts of undeveloped land in the metropolitan area. With the recent indication that the Army may make portions of the property available for reuse, the City is initiating detailed land use and infrastructure planning to ensure that the property is reused consistent with community, sub - regional, and regional expectations. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes Land use: • Create identifiable neighborhoods • Encourage the construction of a variety of housing types particularly those not currently available. • Encourage mixed, multiple, and shared uses of buildings • Create retail, residential and mixed -use areas that are pedestrian and bike oriented and minimize vehicular traffic. • Establish a development pattern that can be readily served by public transportation • Provide a balance of active and passive open spaces that respect and take advantage of natural site topography and features • Establish design standards that encourage good design and development practices • Encourage innovative development practices. • Design and build an internal system of roads that promotes desirable development patterns, is transit friendly and links TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills adjacent communities, and the region • Encourage use of alternate travel modes, such as biking and walking, by creating pedestrian friendly environments and linking activity centers with trails and other non - vehicular routes. • Plan for infrastructure that takes advantage of and enhances existing natural features. Staff Review Team Comments • Extensive public involvement • Critical project • Important project to move forward • Great opportunity due to size • Park -n -ride adjacent to site • Due to the scale and potential of this project, staff would like to be involved in helping to shape the project. Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Requested: $100,000 Total Recommended: $75,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended I Use of Funds $100,000 $75,000 1 Master Site Planning Development Timeline Timing of the overall project is dependent on actions by the Feds. If they deed it directly to the city this could take approximately 2 -4 years; an alternative is for the cit to procure the property through special legislation which could expedite the process. Master planning should be completed by early 2003. The civic engagement element will begin in the near future. The city would prefer to have a master plan developed as soon as possible to help facilitate the land transfer process. 10 Applicant: Columbia Heights Recommended Funding Amount: $25,000 Project Name: 39 and Central Avenue Redevelopment Site Project Description The City of Columbia Heights would like to develop a site specific land use strategy for an underutilized and blighted commercial retail strip center site, through an economic and market analysis of these properties. This information will then be used to determine future reuse potential of a commercial center struggling for fiscal stability. Key objectives include planning for pedestrian friendly concepts consistent with transit- oriented development. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes A recently completed overall market study of Central Avenue concluded that site - specific analyses of blighted, underutilized, commercial sites need to be undertaken. A total of eight sites were identified along the Central Avenue Corridor. The Goal of this project is to create land use options for one location - 39`' Avenue and Central Avenue- based on economic and market analyses for the reuse of this outdated, deteriorated commercial site. The first activity for the site is the creation of a best use redevelopment plan, so the project will focus on economic analysis and marketing information that will lead to land use options for the site that will better serve the surrounding neighborhood and citizens of Columbia Hei'ahts. Staff Review Team Comments • Site is well- served by transit • 1St phase of Central Ave. redevelopment, following good background work • High area of need • Addresses corridor redevelopment — supports regional goals • Could capitalize on streetscape improvements that are Underway • Good value for the dollars requested Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Tntal Total Recommended: $25,000 Amount Re nested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $16,500 $16,500 Economic analysis /site planning $8,500 $8,500 Market analysis Development Timeline Start Date: I September, 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: I June, 2003 Applicant: Brooklyn Center Recommended Funding Amount: $24,000 Project Name: Little Asia Project Description To create a mixed -use retail /residential development by converting a 1950's strip center (Northbrook) into a destination shopping area with freestanding multi- family and second —floor commercial housing. The site would be developed with an Asian theme and architecture_ The project site is part of the Brookdale Opportunity Site and will be developed to meet the smart growth objectives for that area. The specific purpose of the Opportunity Grant Request is to prepare a market study, financial feasibility study, site plan, including a public review process, to move the project from the concept stage to a project ready to begin implementation. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes The primary goal is to redevelop a neighborhood retail site. that is Currently underutilized and is approaching the later stages of its useful economic life. The City's Comprehensive Plan desiGnates the Northbrook Shopping Center as a potential redevelopment site stating this location also may be suitable for a more comprehensive mixed use redevelopment that would include the Surrounding retail and residential uses. Redevelopment of the Northbrook site will help to serve as a catalyst to additional redevelopment in the area. The site will serve as a possible link to future projects occurring in the existing opportunity site around the Brookdale area. The project will promote redevelopment using existing infrastructure. Staff Review Team Comments • Good transit site • Project is supportive of the Asian community but won't be culturally exclusive — will serve the broader community • Mixed use — housing a key component • Implementation of the Calthorpe redevelopment project • Good partners and lots of support; implements the community vision • Process would likely be a good model for other projects • Interesting design • Mixed use proposed matches well with the residential/commercial, which surrounds the site Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Requested: $30,000 Total Recommended: $24,000 Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $12,000 $12,000 Site plan $10,000 $10,000 Market and Financial Feasibility Study $1,500 $1,500 Neighborhood review process $6,000 $ -0- Phase 1 and II Environmental study Development Timeline Start Date: I October 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: I January 2003 12 Applicant: Stillwater Recommended Funding Amount: $20,000 Project Name: Second Street Mixed Use Development Project Description The 2 " Street Mixed Use Development is approximately one acre in size and will consist of two separate, but complementary developments. The first site is the block between Chestnut and Olive streets, west of 2 "" street. It could include up to 8,000 square feet of retail and a new 380 -ear parking ramp. The development envisions incorporating a Park and Ride into the ramp. The development will also include a reuse study of the Armory Building as a community center, a performing arts venue, or other possible public functions. The second site is the block south, between Olive Street and Pine, west of 2 "` Street (the old UBC property). It could include 50 to 70 new housing units. Both sites are currently city - owned. surface parking lots. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes Redevelop underused land within the city's historic downtown. Provide new housing opportunities in the downtown. Provide a mixed -use, walkable living environment that links housing with local services and existing transit service. Staff Review Team Comments • Good location within established downtown • Good opportunity for pedestrian features • Study of re -use of armory could be a good use of the opportunity grant funds • Project is already very far along in process — may fit LCDA development category better Concerns: • Affordable housing will be difficult to achieve in light of the higher development costs associated with the foundation of shallow bedrock, drainage issues, underground parking, land value, etc. • The application did not address stormwater management. The site is environmentally sensitive with a majority of the site impervious surface. Stormwater from the project site flows directly to the St. Croix River without treatment. Innovative stormwater management practices should be incorporated into the project. Funding Requested /Funding Recommended Total Rennected_ 575.000 Total Recommended: $20,000 Amount Re uested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $20,000 $20,000 Reuse study for the Armory $55,000 $ -0- Final master plan and redevelopment plan Development Timeline Start Date: ALIgLIst 1, 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: October 1, 2002 13 Applicant: Richfield Recommended Funding Amount: $10,000 Project Name: Low Frequency Noise Impact Area Design anti Land Use Standards Project Description Richfield has identified an area that will be largely uninhabitable due to high noise levels associated with the new "north -south runway" at the MSP airport. The city is seeking grant funds to establish design and land use standards for the re- creation of this area as a livable neighborhood. Project Goals, Tasks or Outcomes The City of Richfield identified an area that will be negatively affected by operations at the MSP upon completion of its "north- south" runway. This determination was based on a study conducted by airport noise experts. According to the study, low frequency noise characteristics that exceed 87 decibels are incompatible with most residential and commercial uses then occupying the site. This study led to the City's decision to acquire and clear uses that could not tolerate these negative effects. The study, however, did not provide guidance for the area's proper re -use. Therefore, the City of Richfield is seeking grant funds to create Low Frequency Noise Impact Area Design and Land -Use Standards. These standards would assist City staff and potential developers in determining the best re -use principals for the affected area. The primary goals of the project are to determine the following: • Appropriate land uses • Appropriate massing and height of buildings • Appropriate construction methods • Appropriate building and finish materials • Appropriate types of residential uses • Potential effects of redevelopment in mitigating the low frequency noise impacts on adjacent properties • Ways to create a livable neighborhood given the impacts of love frequency noise and to integrate that neighborhood with the community Staff Review Team Comments • Critical area for city • Potential application for roads, highways along corridors • May result in good mixed use • More of a noise issue than a land use /development pattern issue • Outcomes may add to regional aviation policy discussion • Could fund if Aviation staff can contribute funds • Opportunity to develop a model of a livable community in an airport noise area • Would be replicable around all seven of the regional airports Funding Requested/Funding Recommended Total Requested: $21,972 Total Recommended: $10,000* Amount Requested Amount Recommended Use of Funds $21,972 $10,000* Consultant costs for drafting low frequency noise impact area design and land -use standards *Recommendation based on $10,000 through Aviation Division consultant funding, to total $20,000. Development Timeline Start Date: I JL[lv 25, 2002 Anticipated Completion Date: I Fall 2003 or 200 14 OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING 15 Applicant: Minneapolis Project Name: 38"' Street Transit Corridor Master Plan Project Description The plan will develop a vision and implementation steps for a revitalized, pedestrian friendly corridor connecting with the LRT station. The Plan will identify locations and design strategies for infill development and right -of -way improvements to improve commercial vitality and housing opportunity as well as encourage walking, bicycling and transit use. Staff Review Team Comments • Corridor plan, land use • Council previously committed $50,000 for station area land use plan • Lot of potential for redevelopment • Project would expand on LRT station planning • Standard plan — not unique • Won't result in construction Applicant: St. Paul Project Name: Lowertown Precinct Plan Project Description Plan will address development opportunities and challenges in Lowertown, including redevelopment of Union Depot as multi -modal transit hub, construction of LRT to and through neighborhood, reuse of the Post Office, new infill housing, expansion of the Farmer's Market, improved connections between Mississippi River and Lowertown, and preservation of housing affordability for existing residents. Lowertown is one of three potential locations for a new Twins ballpark. Staff Review Team Comments • Addresses improved connections to river — tie to river is important • Potential site for stadium — are there other funding sources? • No city finds committed — all in -kind • Staff has excellent capacity to do this project • Need dollars not capacity building • Timing — maybe next year — when more is known about development future of the area • Don't get a good sense of the products from the proposal a Applicant: Maplewood Project Name: Frost and English Redevelopment Plan Project Description The primary goal is to enhance and revitalize a historic section of the city to create a new community with housing shopping, service and recreational opportunities to serve residents and business owners alike. This 58- acre site has the _potential to be the hub of local activity as.the Gloster Train depot and early industry did in the early 1900s. Staff Review Team Comments • Gateway Trail on site • Good historic aspect and catalyst • Vague on additional housing • Removal of mobile home park — are there other housing options for these residents in the community? • Timeliness an issue • Project is more aesthetic (face lift) in nature • Unclear whether retail reuses only - no discussion of mixed use or residential • Staff should work with the city to clarify goals and further develop the project Applicant: Mounds View Projec Name: Aggregating Amoco Area Project Description The purpose of the Aggregating Amoco Area (AAA) Project is to prepare land use plans and market analyses for the development of seven fragmented parcels, including a vacated Amoco facility, located along Highway 10 and Silver Lake Road. The goal is to create a mixed -use development ( commercial /residential) utilizing public- private partnerships. Staff Review Team Comments • Public /private partnership is vague • Could use more public input earlier on in process • Opportunities for stormwater management but no ordinance in place • Didn't address walkability • Reuse from highway business to mixed use — good project potential • Staff should work with the city to clarify goals and further develop the project 17 Applicant: New Hope Project Name: City Center Redevelopment Project Project Description New Hope is proposing a redevelopment effort for the' / mile radius surrounding the 42 "" and Winnetka intersection. Past market studies suggest that New Hope's retail trade areas are being reduced in size due to new commercial growth in Plymouth, Crystal, and Maple Grove. The changing marl<et conditions have resulted in the loss of four grocery stores since 1990 and numerous vacancies. The market studies suggest that there is an over supply of retail floor space. This project will include a mixed -use design integrating life - cycle housing with commercial development. Grant funds will be used to prepare a master plan and redevelopment strategy for this critical area of New Hope. Staff Review Team Comments • City center and school area • Strip mall redevelopment • Overloaded on commercial — need more residential • Good response to retail trends • Outdated retail site • Lacking transit info and natural resources • Timing an issue — may be premature • Work with city to better define scope of project • Good project, team already in place • Good potential to reduce asphalt Applicant: Stillwater Project Name: Historic Territorial Prison Project Description "Territorial Place" is approximately 8 acres in size and envisions a mixed -use village, combining residential, retail and office space with a historic theme based on its location on a historic site in the city of Stillwater. The total redevelopment could add 200 plus new housing units, 340 underground parking spaces, 120 surface parking spaces, potentially 15,000 square feet of commercial space, 25,000 square feet of office space and a new interpretive center. Staff Review Team Comments • Strong commitment from city • Concern about city's ability to integrate prison into site • Not real mixed use — mostly high -end housing and parking • Already has a developer — far along in the process • Seems to be mostly about parking and high -end residential • Affordable housing will be difficult to achieve in light of the higher development costs associated with the foundation of shallow bedrock, drainage issues, underground parking, land value, etc. Applicant: Hennepin County Project Name: Lowry Avenue Corridor Project Description Create a redevelopment plan for the Emerson /Fremont and Lyndale Avenue intersections along Lowry Avenue in north Minneapolis to transform these economically challeno. ed intersections and the six -block area adjacent to the- intersections into vital, stable communities. The redevelopment plan \vill establish a redevelopment district and design guidelines for these future transit- oriented nodes. This is the first implementation phase of the Lowry Avenue Corridor Plan. Staff Review Team Comments • Good transit service • Not the only route for the NW corridor — l of 2 proposed — but still a valid transit corridor • Already has a redevelopment plan in place — this is "post planning" • Need to do more environmental planning - no stormwater management included • Still substantial CSO issues to resolve • Funding priority doesn't fit with program focus • Project needs dollars, not capacity building • County has no land use controls; will the city support land use changes? • Not a lot of info on integrating to surrounding area Applicant: Minneapolis Project Name: The Turtle Bread Company Project Description The transformation of a blighted, under- utilized and high -crime corner at the intersection of two commercial corridors and two diverse neighborhoods, into a mixed -use development which will create a safe and unique community asset for people to live, work, shop, eat and enjoy the arts. The expected outcome of the project is detailed development plans of the site, including sustainable design concepts and a market study of the Nicollet/Franklin commercial node. Staff Review Team Comments • Good transit access • Small site • Good natural resource preservation • High density housing • Increase of employment for 100+ • Single site project, won't have big impact — doesn't address integration with adjacent uses • Maybe already far enough along so don't need opp grant • Key location in city to be transformed • Project is really infilling one building in a great location 19 Applicant: Minneapolis Pr Name: Somali - Benadir Live Work Project Project Description Prepare master plan and feasibility studies for site of a proposed mixed -use live -work project for the newly arrived Somali - Banadir immigrant community living in the City of Minneapolis. Minneapolis and the Twin Cities are now home to an estimated 30,000 new Somali- Banadir immigrants_ These individuals were shopkeepers in their homeland and wish to jointly establish a large five -work project. The proposed 1/2 block development would consist of three story buildings with shops at ground level with housing above for the shopkeepers in a major Minneapolis commercial corridor. Staff Review Team Comments • Infill project • What is the replicability? • Good partnerships • Is MCDA supportive? • Low land use impact • Developing a building, doesn't address development patterns and integration with other land uses • Not focused on program purpose Applicant: St. Paul Project Name: Arcade Street Urban Village Project Description To prepare a Master Plan for Traditional Neighborhood Development for an economically distressed 40 acre neighborhood on the city of St. Paul's east side. Master Plan will be an implementation tool for the urban village portion of the Arcade Small Area Plan. Staff Review Team Comments • Revitalization plan • Comp plan identifies site as one of 5 targeted pedestrian neighborhoods • Commercial center for the East side • Adding housing and senior housing • Significant transit corridor • Is this a traditional neighborhood development or a transit corridor? • Seems to be more neighborhood driven not city • Proposed work products and project outcomes are not clearly° defined 22 Applicant: St. Paul Project Name: Lowertown Bluffs Urban Village Project Description Proposes a sustainable mixed -use community in an urban location. The project will include at least 250 homes and 60,000 sf of commercial /office /retail space. This project will revitalize a brownfield, provide housing opportunites, and will connect adjacent neighborhoods with the future Vento Nature Sanctuary and the regional trail system. The project will be built in phases, starting summer 2002. Staff Review Team Comments • 70 -100 trains go by a day • Noise 4 air zone — acceptable but will require additional noise mitigation • Lot of questions about what will happen on this site — stadium? • Large dump station on site • Developer driven • Housing proposed on slopes and on easement • Not using sewer capacity • Project specific, not highly replicable • Apparently incompatible land uses given noise from rail. airport and freeNvay • Steep uphill grade of site Ilinits walkability • Unclear how this small site fits with plans for future development on adjacent low lands • A broader area plan for this site and adjacent lowlands would be more appropriate Applicant: St. Paul Project Name: Zero Net Energy Affordable Model Home Project Description To design a new generation of affordable housing that combines alternative energy technologies with energy efficient construction techniques resulting in zero net energy use. Staff Review Team Comments • One lot in Lowertown Bluff area • Doesn't meet program criteria • Too narrowly defined Library \conunundvAOpportunity Grants\LCC 0715 Opp Grant Recommendations A Icnw 2j Applicant: Minneapolis Project Name: Seward - Longfellow Greenway Corridor Project Description The project will bring together stakeholders to develop land use guidelines for the project area to achieve better integration of divergent uses in the project area; integration of the greenway with current uses; increased density and intensity of uses; more ecologically sustainable uses and linkage between the river gorge and the greenway. Staff Review Team Comments • A lot of process — primary costs • Not clear what kind of project it will evolve into • Large area — not focused enough • Project won't change land use pattern or zoning • Proposal didn't address how it could link development plans and connect land uses with regional priorities and investments • Proposal didn't address how the project could result in a walkable enviornment that is or can be accessible by transit • Very heavily process oriented • Does not seem focused in bring development projects forward Applicant: Minneapolis Projec Name: Northeast Arts Action Plan — Phase II Project Description In the late 1980s, gentrification engulfed the warehouse district in Minneapolis, forcing out the artists who had reclaimed the area. The same process ne ., threatens Northeast Minneapolis. This project is designed to create strategies for sustained presence of artists and arts - related uses. by exploring innovative zoning and development strategies. Staff Review Team Comments • Project focuses on how to retain artists • Not clear how it could evolve into a demo project • Not focused on land use or development patterns 20 Applicant: Minneapolis Project Name: Marketing Northeast Minneapolis Project Description To assist the Northeast CDC in completing a marketing study to assess the potential for, and to guide, economic and housing development, focusing on increasing density. transit ridership and enhancing the prix of uses, housing choice and pedestrian character for all who work, live and play alone Central Avenue. Staff Review Team Comments • Will this result in a real project? • Too general, not project specific • Project seems to be a general, area wide market study • Doesn't seem closely tied to bring a project forward to development • The uses and outcomes from a $75,000 expenditure for "market research /consultant services" is not spelled out Applicant: Minneapolis Project Name: 7" Street Lofts Project Description The project is to do a market research and feasibility report and environmental assessment for a mixed -use, transit - oriented development combining 130 moderate and affordable apartments with a parking structure and retail uses. The project will promote transit usage with the proposed adjacent 7` Street commuter rail station and numerous nearby bus routes, and allow shared use of the parking ramp with the adjacent Banks Office Building. Staff Review Team Comments • Narrow focus • Can land support the proposed high density? • Good location • Already far along in planning process — this is more development- related • Soft costs for development • Request is for developer costs — project is developer - driven • Wants to connect to Northstar Corridor • Requested dollars not for capacity building • The idea of shared parking could be a good study • Environmental assessment and soils engineering appear to be soft development costs rather than planning costs 21 COUNCIL f Id I:rfa\ REQUEST FOR ACTION 2�� H O,q Originating Department Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Community Development 4 -15 -02 Work Session Item No. By: Kirk McDonald By: 11.1 - F DISCUSSION REGARDING STRATEGIC PLAN AND OUTLINE OF ISSUES FOR POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CITY CENTER AREA REQUESTED ACTION Per the request of the City Manager, staff has prepared a preliminary draft of a Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for the Potential Redevelopment of the City Center area. In this instance, the "City Center area" is being defined to include the commercial properties at the northwest quadrant of 42 and Winnetka Avenues, the school district and other adjacent properties located at the southeast quadrant of 42 d and Winnetka Avenues, and other potential redevelopment sites on 42 Avenue east of Winnetka, such as the city -owned site at 42 and Quebec Avenues. Staff requests to review this plan and outline with the City Council, make changes to the plan based on Council input, and determine the next appropriate action steps. POLICY /PAST PRACTICE The potential redevelopment of the City Center area has been discussed many times in the past, with the most recent in -depth study being the New Hope City Center Streetscape Master Plan completed in 1998 by Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. with input from a citizen /business task force. The City Center area is also discussed extensively in the updated Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 1998. BACKGROUND Please refer to attached Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues, along with attachments. FUNDING Funds have been budgeted in the 2002 Economic Development Authority budget for consultants to assist the Council and staff with redevelopment issues. ATTACHMENTS • Preliminary Draft of Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for Potential Redevelopment of City Center Area MOTION BY SECOND BY I:rfa\ Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for the Potential Redevelopment of the City Center Area (Preliminary draft for discussion purposes only) Strategic Plan and Outline of Issues for the Potential Redevelopment of the City Center Area 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this document and discussion of this matter is to develop a strategic plan, an outline of issues and determine the next appropriate action steps for the potential redevelopment of the City Center area. The intent would be that the City Council review and discuss these issues, make recommendations and provide direction to staff on how to proceed. The plan and outline will then be revised and updated based on the input and direction received from the City Council so that the City has a "plan of action" in place to deal with the changing conditions within the area. 2. DEFINITION OF AREA For purposes of this document, the "City Center area" is being defined to include the commercial properties at the northwest quadrant of 42 and Winnetka Avenues, the School District and other adjacent properties located at the southeast quadrant of 42 and Winnetka Avenues, and other potential redevelopment sites on 42 Avenue east of Winnetka, such as the city -owned site at 42 and Quebec Avenues. These properties are highlighted on the attached map, prepared by staff. 3. SITE DATA Staff has prepared current Site Data Sheets on each of the two major potential redevelopment areas (City Center and School District site), which are attached, and pertinent data on the sites is listed below: A. School District Site Site School District Site (including administration building, bus garage, 2 commercial properties to the east and 1 industrial property to the south) General Location Located at the southeast quadrant of 42 nd and Winnetka Avenues intersection. Walgreens store located at northeast quadrant of intersection; City Center at northwest quadrant of intersection. Addresses 4148 Winnetka (administration building) 4124 Winnetka (bus garage) 4000 Winnetka (industrial property) 784942 nd Avenue (commercial) 7701 42 Avenue (commercial /auto oriented) Size 4148 Winnetka 1.74 acres 4124 Winnetka 8.28 acres 4000 Winnetka 2.96 acres 784942 nd Avenue .99 acres 7701 42 Avenue 3.04 acres Total 17.01 acres General Description of The School District is currently in the process of re- evaluating the Property use of all of its properties, including potentially relocating the District administration offices. The City has long supported a more active use of the property where the bus garage is located. The Country Kitchen restaurant and Autohaus, the two commercial sites east of the School District property, have invested in remodeling /expansion upgrades over the past several years. The industrial property on the south is underutilized. Request for Action Page 2 4 -15 -02 Zoning The School District administration office, bus garage, Country Kitchen and Autohaus are all zoned CB, Community Business. The property to the south of the bus garage is zoned I, Industrial. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan did not anticipate a re- utilization of this site, however, it is anticipated that the City would be very supportive General Location of a new commercial development at this site. Storm Water Issues The pond located on a portion of the site is a DNR protected Addresses waterbody ( #628W, per the City Engineer), therefore, the City would need to work with the DNR to determine how the shape or size of the pond could be compromised. B. City Center Site Site New Hope City Center: New Hope Mall, McDonald's, Winnetka Shopping Center, Kmart, Marquette Bank Drive -Up General Location Located between 42 and 45 Avenues and Xylon and Winnetka Avenues Addresses 4300 Xylon Avenue ( Kmart) 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue (Winnetka Shopping Center) 4203 -4239 Winnetka Avenue (New Hope Mall) 4201 Winnetka Avenue (McDonald's) 4200 Xylon Avenue (Marquette Bank -Drive Up) Size Kmart Parcel: 12.29 acres Winnetka Shopping Center 10.43 acres New Hope Mall 8.00 acres McDonald's .69 acres Marquette Bank Drive -Up .66 acres Total 32.07 acres General Description of Kmart leases the site and the northern portion of the building is Property occupied by Big Lots. In 1999, Kmart made the "Big K" interior improvements to the store and in 2000 completed exterior site improvements, including parking lot and landscaping improvements. Winnetka Shopping Center was purchased in 1997 and also has undergone some exterior building and site improvements. There have been several grocery stores located at the site, the most recent SuperValu store closed approximately six years ago. A second hand clothing store is the major tenant of the center and Marquette Bank is the other major anchor. The New Hope Mall was built in 1965 and has undergone several changes throughout the years. The major tenants are Bally's Total Fitness and Applebees Restaurant. Request for Action Page 3 4 -15 -02 4. MARKET VALUES /TAXES GENERATED Listed below are the current market values and taxes generated by the properties in each area: A. School District Site McDonald's is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of 42 "d and Winnetka Avenues and was constructed in 1971. Zoning All properties are located in a CB, Community Business Zoning Taxes District, and a full -range of retail business activities are permitted. Comprehensive Plan While the City is supportive of the businesses located at these sites, the long -range goal of the Comprehensive Plan is to redevelop these properties, due to the out -dated building styles and site layouts of the properties. 4. MARKET VALUES /TAXES GENERATED Listed below are the current market values and taxes generated by the properties in each area: A. School District Site Address Owner Information Market Value Taxes Generated Assessed once every six years (1998 last assessed 1a 4148 Winnetka Ind. School District 281 Land 318,900 Exempt Administration building 4148 Winnetka Avenue N Building 1,353,100 17- 118 -21 -23 -0002 New Hope, MN 55427 Total Market Value 1,672,000 lb 4124 Winnetka Ind. School District 281 L 877,800 Exempt Bus garage 4148 Winnetka Avenue N B 1,030,200 17- 118 -21 -23 -0018 New Hope, MN 55427 TMV 1,908,000 1c 4000 Winnetka Dura Process Company L 1 287,000 $31,949.50 Industrial property 4000 Winnetka Avenue N B 1 479,000 17- 118 -21 -23 -0003 New Hope, MN 55427 L 2 40,000 B 2 156,000 TMV 962,000 1 d 784942 n Avenue N George H Hebert L 292,000 $22,414.21 Country Kitchen 2685 Pheasant Road B 264,000 s/a $1,010.94 17- 118 -21 -23 -0001 Excelsior, MN 55331 TMV 556,000 le 770142 n Avenue N Thomas W Boettcher L 581,000 $35,163.71 Autohaus P.O. Box 39 B 271,000 s/a $1,388.04 17- 118 -21 -23 -0017 Silver Bay, MN 55614 TMV 852,000 Request for Action Page 4 4 -15 -02 B. City Center Site 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXCERPTS A. Issues — Community perspectives and issues identified in the Comprehensive Plan for District 17, which encompasses the City Center area includes: • The three existing shopping centers are not interrelated and do not promote any business interchange. • The amount of area devoted to parking on both the Kmart and Winnetka Center sites detract from the site's appearance and suggests an under - utilization of the site. • Vacancies within the City Center site present concerns with regard to the health of the City's commercial land uses. • Winnetka Center and Kmart have been identified as potential redevelopment sites. Future land use for these areas will need to be identified. • The appearance of the rear of the shopping centers present an aesthetic concern. Continuing overall maintenance of each of the shopping centers will be an ongoing issue. • Upgrade and continued maintenance of the Winnetka Avenue streetscape is needed to improve the commercial appearance within District 17. • Redevelopment of the commercial site at the northeast corner of the Nevada Avenue/42 � Avenue intersection. • Promoting private reinvestment into the commercial sites is essential to improve the aesthetics along 42 Avenue. Address Owner Information Market Value Taxes Generated 2a 4300 Xylon Avenue N Edward Lipkin L 2,695,000 $190,871.17 Kmart EBL &S Corporation B 1,772,000 s/a $4,646.7 18- 118 -21 -11 -0013 230 South Broad Street TMV 4,467,000 Mezzanine Philadelphia, PA 19102 Master LP Assoc Ltd Ptnrshp Kmart Corp. C/o Burr Wolff LP P.O. Box 22799 Houston, TX 77227 2b 4301 -4471 Winnetka Kensington Cottages Corp L 2,542,000 $142,026.88 Avenue N Robert Rappaport B 791,000 Winnetka Center 11111 Excelsior Blvd. TMV 3,333,000 18- 118 -21 -11 -0018 Hopkins, MN 55343 2c 4203 -4239 Winnetka New Hope /US Swim L 2,061,000 $280,634.41 Avenue N Partnership B 4,490,000 s/a 5,420.29 New Hope Mall Peter J Obernesser TMV 6,551,000 18- 118 -21 -11 -0016 431 Cascade Avenue S Colorado Springs, CO 80903 2d 4201 Winnetka McDonald's Corporation L 292,000 $34,646.88 McDonald's P.O. Box 66207, AMS Ohare B 548,000 s/a $1,767.62 18- 118 -21 -11 -0003 Chicago, IL 60666 T 840,000 2e 4200 Xylon Avenue N Marquette Bank NA L 196,000 $7,855.71 Marquette Bank— Drive P.O. Box 1000 B 22,000 s/a 1,918.44 up Minneapolis, MN 55480 TMV 218,000 18- 118 -21 -11 -0012 5. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EXCERPTS A. Issues — Community perspectives and issues identified in the Comprehensive Plan for District 17, which encompasses the City Center area includes: • The three existing shopping centers are not interrelated and do not promote any business interchange. • The amount of area devoted to parking on both the Kmart and Winnetka Center sites detract from the site's appearance and suggests an under - utilization of the site. • Vacancies within the City Center site present concerns with regard to the health of the City's commercial land uses. • Winnetka Center and Kmart have been identified as potential redevelopment sites. Future land use for these areas will need to be identified. • The appearance of the rear of the shopping centers present an aesthetic concern. Continuing overall maintenance of each of the shopping centers will be an ongoing issue. • Upgrade and continued maintenance of the Winnetka Avenue streetscape is needed to improve the commercial appearance within District 17. • Redevelopment of the commercial site at the northeast corner of the Nevada Avenue/42 � Avenue intersection. • Promoting private reinvestment into the commercial sites is essential to improve the aesthetics along 42 Avenue. Request for Action Page 5 B. Commercial Land Use Patterns 4 -15 -02 Commercial development presently accounts for 3.2 percent of the city's total land use with the greatest concentration located around the minor arterials and community collectors. For the most part, commercial land use is typified by shopping center and by individual establishments oriented to major intersections or to residential developments in the form of "convenience commercial." Over the years, the City has conducted a number of market studies to evaluate the market strength of the City's commercial land use in the City Center area and along other major thoroughfares in the City. The studies indicate that New Hope's commercial retail trade areas have been reduced in size with the development of new commercial space in Crystal, Plymouth and Maple Grove. Most of the retail facilities in New Hope are now convenience and neighborhood oriented as compared to regional scale operations. Due to the nature of commercial market trends, the City has lost each of its four grocery stores since 1990 and is experiencing vacancies in many of the commercial facilities. The changing commercial patterns and planning for future commercial development in the short term is extremely important. C. Residential Goals Goal 1: Provide a variety of housing types, styles and choices to meet the needs of New Hope's changing demographics. Policies: A. Through infill development and redevelopment efforts, increase life cycle housing opportunities not currently available within the City (i.e., high value housing, townhomes). B. Promote medium density attached housing to address the needs of an expanding empty nester or independently living elderly population. Goal 2: Promote multiple family housing alternatives as an attractive life cycle housing option. Policies: A. Adhere to the highest community design and construction standards for new construction and redevelopment projects. B. Accompany medium and high density development with adequate accessory amenities such as garages, parking, open space, landscaping, and recreational facilities to insure a safe, functional, and desirable living environment. C. Consider mixed land uses as an alternative land use option in planning and redevelopment of obsolete commercial or industrial sites. D. Commercial Goals Goal 1: Maintain and improve New Hope's commercial areas as vital retail and service locations. Policies: A. Work with local business people to gain an understanding of the changing needs of the business environment. B. Promote a full and broad range of office, service, retailing, and entertainment uses within the commercial areas of New Hope. C. Attract new businesses to New Hope that are complementary to existing businesses and will contribute to the customer attraction and business interchange of the local commercial areas. Request for Action Page 6 4 -15 -02 D. Promote the redevelopment and expansion of existing businesses within the City to obtain a higher level of sales and business attraction. Goal 2: Redevelop commercial sites that display building deterioration, obsolete site design, land use compatibility issues and a high level of vacancies. Policies: A. Coordinate redevelopment efforts with adjoining commercial properties to create site designs that promote attractive shopping environments, easy accessibility, and a high level of business interchange between businesses. B. Blend commercial redevelopment which is of a similar size and scale with existing businesses and which is supportable by available markets. C. Through redevelopment efforts, pursue retail and service providers that would complement the existing commercial land uses and /or contribute to the accumulative attraction of New Hope's commercial areas. D. Consider complementary alternative land uses such as mixed land uses in the redevelopment of commercial sites. These land uses would serve to reduce the commercial scale of the area and provide support for the remaining commercial land use. E. Commercial development in New Hope will be required to meet building performance standards which assure the creation of attractive, functional and durable structures. These standards will be established to pursue quality throughout the community, both at the time of development and in the future. F. Commercial redevelopment efforts to promote site designs that provide safe and convenient pedestrian movement, including access for persons with disabilities. G. Establish commercial building setbacks that improve visibility, pedestrian access, and be sensitive to the streetscape in New Hope's commercial areas. Goal 3. Create a cohesive and unified identity for New Hope's commercial areas. Policies: A. Create a uniform streetscape treatment that will enhance the retail shopping experience of New Hope's commercial areas. B. Extend the uniform streetscape treatment to each of New Hope's commercial corridors. 6. CHANGING CONDITIONS /OPPORTUNITIES While the redevelopment of the City Center area has been discussed many times in the past years, within the past 12 months changing economic and environmental conditions have impacted some properties and presented some serious opportunities for redevelopment. These changing conditions and opportunities include: A. Kmart store potential closing. B. Wells Fargo purchase of Marquette Bank will close the main Marquette Bank office located in Winnetka Shopping Center. C. School District administration building most likely to be vacated due to building environmental issues. D. Other? Request for Action Page 7 4 -15 -02 7. STATUS OF ACTIVITIES /PROGRESS TO DATE Over the past year, the Mayor, a City Council member, City Manager and staff have met with a number of developers and professional firms regarding the potential redevelopment of the sites in the City Center area. Staff has compiled site and financial data and provided this information to interested parties. The data was also recently submitted to Krass Monroe, one of the City's redevelopment financial consultants, so that preliminary calculations could be made regarding the financial feasibility of a major redevelopment project in the City Center area. Staff has worked with one developer in particular over the past several months regarding a mixed -use retail /housing redevelopment in the City Center /School District property area. Brookstone, Inc. is the firm that coordinated /completed the mixed - use retail /housing redevelopment at Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley. The Mayor and City Manager have also met with representatives from Marquette Bank and staff has been maintaining a close watch on the Kmart store situation. 8. DETERMINE NEXT STEPS The City Council needs to provide direction to staff as to how to proceed in light of these changing conditions and opportunities. Staff recommends that the Council strongly consider how to proceed with the implementation of an overall redevelopment plan for the entire City Center area. Some of the next steps or decisions that need to be made if the Council supports pursuing this process include: A. Determine if staff should continue to coordinate /share financial information with Brookstone, Inc. and determine if a Letter of Agreement can be agreed upon or open the process up and solicit Request For Proposals from a number of developers. B. Council work session meeting with financial consultant to review calculation, projections and impacts of a large -scale redevelopment project. C. Coordinate with School District on potential redevelopment of school district property (including potential relocation of bus garage). D. Coordinate on Kmart store potential closing and possible acquisition of property. E. Determine impact of Marquette Bank main office vacating space at Winnetka Center. F. Determine how residents and businesses should be involved in process. • Staff recommends a selected task force including past members of 42 d Avenue Task Force, several members from Livable Communities Task Force, TwinWest Business Council, businesses, residents, and commission members (others ?) G. Establish list of priorities /goals for redevelopment project. • Business Retention — staff recommends that a primary component of any redevelopment in the City Center area be the retention of successful in -place businesses, which would probably require a phasing of any redevelopment. (See attached list of tenants in existing centers.) • Mixed -Use — staff anticipates that redevelopment of the City Center area would include mixed uses, such as new commercial /retail and a variety of housing types, such as owner - occupied, market rate condominiums, townhouses, etc. • Other 9. OTHER DISCUSSION Other issues or elements that the City Council wants included in a preliminary strategic redevelopment plan /outline of issues. ATTACHMENTS • Potential City Center Redevelopment Area Map • Site Data Sheets and Maps • Market Values • New Hope Mall / Winnetka Center Businesses Potential City Center Redevelopment Area 45TH AVE N ------ _... 4460 er 6201 6151 c o 4425 4401 7820' . 4301 -4471 7821 - 7810. / - 7611_ _.. _ Z i 7800- 4309 "3 7801 _43RD AVE N •Q ,300 4301 . 4224 W 4220 4215 - t Z 4211 X 4203 - 4257 4210 - - 7858 7800 7528 , 73 k' 8320 `4200 : 7820 7700 42 420 F . 42ND AVE N 8,57 ♦ ,4p,,./ y 4124 8i 6, ADM °f' 7849 i 7701 _ I 4 _ 4116 GETHSEMANE CHOQ CEMETERY g 7801 4100 . i 4021 yp `a = -♦ ry g U 4 O 3943 - 3961 ._ _...,..._ __.• 3960 1 3972 3989 �_Z 3996 n $, n 7909 3957 $ a . W 3984 3981 7' 3988 '- -•_ �' 3948 - 3949 ,4 e c>` y a : 3940 _. ... - - 394, •^�� .... 4` -uE ®EC - -- 3956 . 3973 4 AVE City -Owned Properties in the City Center Area: 1. 7500 -28 42nd Ave. N. Potential City Center Redevelopment Area: SITE DATA SHEET Site School District Site (including administration building, bus garage, 2 commercial properties to the east and 1 industrial property to the south) General Location Located at the southeast quadrant of 42 nd and Winnetka Avenues intersection. Walgreens store located at northeast quadrant of intersection; City Center at northwest quadrant of intersection. Addresses 4148 Winnetka (administration building) 4124 Winnetka (bus garage) 4000 Winnetka (industrial property) 784942 d Avenue (commercial) 7701 42 Avenue (commercial /auto oriented) Size 4148 Winnetka 1.74 acres 4124 Winnetka 8.28 acres 4000 Winnetka 2.96 acres 784942 nd Avenue .99 acres 7701 42 Avenue 3.04 acres Total 17.01 acres General Description of The School District is currently in the process of re- evaluating the Property use of all of its properties, including potentially relocating the District administration offices. The City has long supported a more active use of the property where the bus garage is located. The Country Kitchen restaurant and Autohaus, the two commercial sites east of the School District property, have invested in remodeling /expansion upgrades of the past several years. The industrial property on the south is underutilized. Zoning The School District administration office, bus garage, Country Kitchen and Autohaus are all zoned CB, Community Business. The property to the south of the bus garage is zoned I, Industrial. Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan did not anticipate a re- utilization of this site, however, it is anticipated that the City would be very supportive of a new commercial development at this site. Storm Water Issues The pond located on a portion of the site is a DNR protected waterbody ( #628W, per the City Engineer), therefore, the City would need to work with the DNR to determine how the shape or size of the pond could be compromised. Maps: Section /Size Address Zoning' Proposed Land Use Topograhical Concept Sketch Hennepin County Property Data Information LN F ,NE ?% 60 lk L f--. CPqj x gp;q, co Roa7ORD RD 42VDAMEN SCHOO INX WWOL CB VIC — _6=4 Mt, It_ �tc R—O HOLY NAuwrry ONS W-7H EL CElb4ETG?Y #4P' Z, C% • qr to / 7120 N A 7321 D � 78f 0 !--� 71111 C) rn rV 7801 Z 17dOD 4427 4401 4309 AVE N S IC-) iW I ®I ,D Io ILE 4=1 a r7 ®I $ 0 7800 U57 n C 0 h 3949 � 3948 3040 4148 4124 ADM. 7849 'n 01 YMCA OFFICE 4116 SCHOOL BUS 7601 4124 4100 4000 lei 3943 - 39Q1 3980 ^r rcocr 42NC ry 4 i� en 6 XI 11 r LJ ) D Z W ' L�±y 41 SITE DATA SHEET Site New Hope City Center: New Hope Mall, McDonald's, Winnetka Shopping Center, Kmart, Marquette Bank Drive -Up General Location Located between 42 n and 45 th Avenues and Xylon and Winnetka Avenues Addresses 4300 Xylon Avenue ( Kmart) 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue (Winnetka Shopping Center) 4203 -4239 Winnetka Avenue (New Hope Mall) 4201 Winnetka Avenue (McDonald's) 4200 Xylon Avenue (Marquette Bank -Drive Up) Size Kmart Parcel: 12.29 acres Winnetka Shopping Center 10.43 acres New Hope Mall 8.00 acres McDonald's .69 acres Marquette Bank Drive -Up .66 acres Total 32.07 acres General Description of Kmart leases the site and the northern portion of the building is Property occupied by Big Lots. In 1999, Kmart made the "Big K" interior improvements to the store and in 2000 completed exterior site improvements, including parking lot and landscaping improvements. Winnetka Shopping Center was purchased in 1997 and also has undergone some exterior building and site improvements. There have been several grocery stores located at the site, the most recent SuperValu store closed approximately six years ago. A second hand clothing store is the major tenant of the center and Marquette Bank is the other major anchor. The New Hope Mall was built in 1965 and has undergone several changes throughout the years. The major tenants are Bally's Total Fitness and Applebees Restaurant. McDonald is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of 42 d and Winnetka Avenues and was constructed in 1971. Zoning All properties are located in a CB, Community Business Zoning District, and a full -range of retail business activities are permitted. Comprehensive Plan While the City is supportive of the businesses located at these sites, the long -range goal of the Comprehensive Plan is to redevelop these properties, due to the out -dated building styles and site layouts of the properties. Maps: Section /Size Address Zoning' Proposed Land Use Topograhical Hennepin County Property Data Information AVE N Q r CEME o ®e, ®,g, TER 3� IC ' PARK NEW HOPE CITY HALL 4401 POOL 4501 FIRE STATION z 15 4251 C i 8420 8520 a1: au GETHSEM CEMETER 4224 4220 4210 4200 7 4148 ADM. 78 OFFICE SCHOOL BUS 4724 v' o i 4531 45548 4521 ® I 451/ r 0 4511 I ®' 44-60 1 N is 1 r I T1 N 7a21 7. 7811 o M j 76 7801 Z' —I 45TH A N ;z TOWER NEW HOPE p - -. - -- - - -'J - -- ELEMENT --- - - - -� SCHOOL a -- — - -- - - - - - AQLMLA VAMETKA Coffin ` _ ,. �,• i: .. .r. ems �� . i - v « , 0 Ant a V OETHSEMANE C EM ETEFFY A2ADMEM R007ORD NO 1 i VWA . I t ^ T ,Y CB � l R -2] -.. a r WT N EL 1.1 45TH AVENUE) NORTH Winnetka Commons rj ff Kmart " = 917.0 J 905. x 34 �I 0 � Winnetka Commons New Hope Mall , .� , � ... ^ -`s ^s� New Hope Potential Redevelopment Sites Address - -- - - - -- --------- - - - - -- Owner Information Market Value Taxes Size of Lot Square Footage Year Built 1. School District Site Assessed once every six Generated of Buildin 1a 4148 Winnetka Ind. School District 281 ears 1998 last assessed Land Administration building 4148 Winnetka Avenue N 318,900 Building 1,353,100 Exem t P 79,715 sq. ft. 36,531 sq. ft. 1968 17- 118 -21 -23 -0002 New Hope, MN 55427 Total Market 1.74 acres _- 1 b ---__ ---- -- - - -- — 4124 Winnetka Ind. School District 281 Value 1,672,000 L Bus garage 4148 Winnetka Avenue N 877,800 B 1,030,200 Exempt 360,000 sq ft 50,000 sq. ft. 1972 1 11 -21 - -00 18 4000 _ New Hope, MN 55427 TMV 1,908,000 8.278 acres _ 1c Winnetka Industrial property Dura Process Company 4000 Winnetka Avenue N L 1 287,000 B2 $31,949.50 129,141.9 sq. ft. 21,000 sq. ft. 1965 17- 118 -21 -23 -0003 New Hope, MN 55427 479,000 2.96 acres 40,000 B 2 156,000 TMV 962,000 1 d 7849 42 " Avenue N Country Kitchen George H Hebert 2685 Pheasant Road L 292,000 $22,414.21 43,016 sq. ft. 6,300 sq. ft. 1977 17- 118 -21 -23 -0001 Excelsior, MN 55331 B 264,000 TMV s/a $1,010.94 .987 acres 556,000 1e 7701 42" Avenue N Autohaus Thomas W Boettcher P.O. Box 39 L 581,000 $35,163.71 132,575 sq. ft. 20,450 sq. ft. 17- 118 -21 -23 -0017 Silver Bay, MN 55614 B 271,000 TMV 852,000 s/a $1,388.04 3.04 acres 1962 G:City Info /NH potential redevelopment sites Address Owner Information Market Value Taxes Size of Lot Square Footage Year Built Generated 2 New H ope City Center of Buildin 2a 4300 Xylon Avenue N Edward Lipkin L 2,695,000 $190,871.17 535,400 sq ft 115,300 sq. ft. 1971 Kmart EBL &S Corporation B 1,772,000 s/a $4,646.7 12.29 acres 18- 118 -21 -11 -0013 230 South Broad Street TMV 4,467,000 Mezzanine Philadelphia, PA 19102 Master LP Assoc Ltd Ptnrshp Kmart Corp. C/o Burr Wolff LP P.O. Box 22799 Houston, TX 77227 2b 4301 -4471 Winnetka Avenue Kensington Cottages Corp L 2,542,000 $142,026.88 454,350 sq. ft. 87,100 sq. ft 1980 N Robert Rappaport B 791,000 10.43 acres Winnetka Center 11111 Excelsior Blvd. TMV 3,333,000 18- 118 -21 -11 -0018 Hopkins, MN 55343 2c 4203 -4239 Winnetka New Hope /US Swim Ptnrshp L 2,061,000 $280,634.41 348,600 sq. ft. 77,550 sq. ft. 1965 Avenue N Peter J Obernesser B 4,490,000 s/a 5,420.29 8.0 acres New Hope Mall 431 Cascade Avenue S TMV 6,551,000 18- 118 -21 -11 -0016 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 2d 4201 Winnetka McDonald's Corporation L 292,000 $34,646.88 30,060 sq. ft. 5,900 sq. ft. 1971 McDonald's P.O. Box 66207, AMS Ohare B 548,000 s/a $1,767.62 .69 acres 18- 118 -21 -11 -0003 Chicago, IL 60666 T 840,000 2e 4200 Xylon Avenue N Marquette Bank NA L 196,000 $7,855.71 28,800 sq. ft 1,200 sq. ft. 1977 Marquette Bank — Drive up P.O. Box 1000 B 22.000 s/a 1,918.44 .66 acres 18- 118 -21 -11 -0012 Minneapolis, MN 55480 TMV 218,000 G:City Info /NH potential redevelopment sites SHOPPING CENTER TENANTS New Hope Mall 4203 Winnetka Avenue Applebees 4211 Hong K ng Buffet 4213 Cost Cutters 4215 Won Ki Swan Martial Arts 4217 Taco Johns 4219 Subwa 4221 Rockford Road Chiropractic Center 4223 UR Deal 4225 All About Smoke 4227 Alpha Dental 4229 Pizza Magic 4231 TCBY Yogurt 4233 Blockbuster Video 4237 Love Nails 4237 General Nutrition 4239 Bally's Total Fitness Winnetka Center 4301 Winnetka Avenue Marquette Bank 4311 Old African Market 4321 Marshall Salon Services 4331 Jewelry Boutique 4335 Organic Tomato 4341 Landmark Personnel 4351 Winnetka Chiropractic 4361 Tienda Mexico 4371 Abbey Car et 4401 Frattallone's New Hope Ace Hardware 4411 Vacant 4421 Vacant 4441 Vacant 4445 Anderson Floral 4451 Vacant 4455 Star Liquors 4461 Vacant 4465 Nate's Barber Sho 4471 Unique Thrift Store 4239 4237 4237 tai W CN C4 04 v v I v l 04 t v 4223 4221 4219 4217 4215 4213 NEW HOPE MALI TENANT ROSTER 4211 as of .3 4203 3so.9 m .p O 00 O O 377.62 -- 11 C I C w m '9 a A Z ro - L_- I BICR. 41 /_ w �N 4371 i 4361 4351 4341 0 4331 4321 4311 2 4301 t 120' A C A CT1 H S7 z m rn m r E'-10" I O 16'' 31'•8" 31 0 m z N N -a 377.62 -- 11 C I C w m '9 a A Z ro - L_- I BICR. 41 /_ w �N 4371 i 4361 4351 4341 0 4331 4321 4311 2 4301 t 120' -. , C ��_ii Ii�Ii! "iii !� -L�1 `.: -- -- 698.60 WINNEETKA A..E►,�� A A A IA I A rn t" 38' -10" 38'-10" E'-10" I 8' -70" 16'' 31'•8" 31 0 176'-0" -. , C ��_ii Ii�Ii! "iii !� -L�1 `.: -- -- 698.60 WINNEETKA A..E►,��