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PROJECT NO. 842 City Center Re development EDA Res. 08 -01 1/28/08 discussion an investigation f agreement further he potential al redevelopment of City Center (impro ement project no. 842) EDA Item 4 3/24/08 Request that the EDA authorize staff to proceed with contracting LHB Corporation for a of the city center area (improvement project no. 842) probability analysis report EDA Item 5 4/28/08 Brief update on the city center project (improvement project no. 842) EDA Res. 08 -09 6/23/08 Resolution approving an amended and restated interim agreement between Ryan Inc. the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential Companies, and redevelopment of city center (improvement project no. 842) Item 8.4 08/25/08 for a bli ght q uadrant of Mot ion B redevelopme t additional cost o $3,7 Q pr o p osed city center project P Item 8.5 08/25/08 Motion to authorize Krass Monroe to begin the creation of TIF District 08 -1 and Subdistrict 08 -1A, tentatively set to be certified prior to December Hazardous Substance 31, 2008 Item 7.2 11/24/08 Public hearing to consider creation of TIF District 08 -1 and Hazardous Substance 08 for the southeast corner of Winnetka and 42°' avenues (city center Subdistrict -1A project no. 842). Continue to 12/8/08. Item 7.2 12/8/08 I 08- 8 n Hazard 42 avenues (city r project no. 842) of W nn tkai and Subdistrict 08 -1A for SE corner of EDA Res. 08 -13 12/8/08 Resolution Relating To The Decertification Of Parcels From Tax Increment Financing District No. 85 -2) EDA Res. 08 -14 12/8/08 Resolution Modifying The Restated Redevelopment Plan And Tax Increment Financing Plans For Redevelopment Project No. 1 And Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 82 -1, 85 -1, 85 -2, 86 -1, 02 -1, 03 -1 (Special Law) And 04 -1 (Special Law) And 04 -2; Creating Tax Increment Financing District No. 08 -1, And Adopting A Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto EDA Item 4 8/10/09 Resolution approving an amended and restated interim agreement between Ryan Companies, Inc., and the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential redevelopment of City Center (improvement project no. 842). amend item 3(i); and six month extension (February 10, 2010) Res 09 -39 02/23/09 Res supporting Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant application for city center transit study Res. 09 -116 8/24/09 Resolution approving Hennepin County HRA Redevelopment Agreement for a City Center Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study (improvement project no. 842) EDA Res. 1.0 -01 01/11/10 Companies, Inc., � and the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential redevelopment of City Center (improvement project no. 842). Item 8.2 3/8/10 Motion approving staff recommendation to hire TKDA to perform Transit Oriented Development study of the New Hope City Center area (improvement project no. 842) Res. 10 -39 3/8/10 Itud 1 fo� D( Transit Oriented Development the New Hope Ci Ce ter areaimprovementproject no. 84 Y Res. 10 -101 6/28/10 Update on City Center redevelopment project. Report by Mark Schoening (Ryan Companies) Res. 2011 -90 6/13/11 Resolution approving City Center vision (improvement project no. 842) FDA 30� Originating Department Community Development Curtis Jacobsen, CD Approved for Agenda Agenda Section EDA Item No. 4 Kirk McDonald, Resolution Approving Interim Agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc., for the further discussion and investigation of the potential redevelopment of Citv Center (nroiect no. 842) Requested Action Staff requests the EDA approve the resolution with Ryan Companies US, Inc., for further discussion and investigation of the potential redevelopment of City Center. Policy /Past Practice It is the past practice of EDA to enter into interim agreements with developers during the discussion and investigation of the potential for redevelopment of sites within the city. The interim agreement will outline preliminary steps and set out a schedule of milestones for both parties to achieve. Background Ryan Companies approached the city during a work session to propose a potential redevelopment in the city center area. A redevelopment that may potentially include a Super Target. At the December 10 Council meeting staff and Ryan Companies requested authority for staff to negotiate an interim agreement with Ryan. Representatives of Ryan and the city's redevelopment advisor (Krass Monroe) will be in attendance at the meeting to discuss the details of the agreement. Some of the highlights of the agreement include: • Authority is willing to negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper until August 11, 2008. • The Authority agrees to cooperate with the Redeveloper in the Redeveloper's undertakings and • Agrees that during the term of this Agreement the Authority will not negotiate with any third party in connection with redevelopment of the site. Motion by \ Nk � ?, 'C, Second by I: \RFA \PLANNING \PLANNING \Q & R -Interim Agreement with Ryan Co.doc Request for Action Page 2 January 28, 2008 • By February 15, 2008, the Authority and its redevelopment counsel will determine whether the parcels in Phase 1 qualify for inclusion in a new redevelopment TIF district. • By March 24, 2008, the Redeveloper will develop a preliminary concept plan and will provide information to perform a TIF revenue analysis. • By April 21, 2008, the Authority's redevelopment counsel will determine the financial feasibility of Phases 1A and 1B. • April 28, 2008, the Redeveloper and city staff will present the preliminary concept and their findings as to financial feasibility to the Board. • If the Authority elects the Redeveloper will host a community open house for the plan by June 14, 2008. • The Authority shall be responsible for fees and costs of its planning and engineering consultants. • The Redeveloper shall be responsible for fees and costs of its counsel and consultants, cost of any additional market studies, and one -half of the fees incurred by the Authorities redevelopment counsel relating to TIF district qualification, creation and feasibility analysis. • The Redeveloper shall make a deposit of $5,000.00 . • The term of this agreement shall terminate on August 11, 2008, unless terminated sooner. Funding The agreement lays out a cost sharing agreement that requires a $5,000.00 deposit by Ryan upon the execution of the agreement. Funding for the EDA share of the costs will come from the EDA reserves set aside for redevelopment purposes. Attachment(s) • Resolution • Interim Agreement City of New Hope EDA Resolution 2008 ---Q1 Resolution approving interim agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc., and authorizing signatures WHEREAS, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and city staff have been in discussions over the last few months regarding the possible redevelopment of City Center; and WHEREAS, on November 26, 2007, Ryan Companies made a presentation to the City Council during a work session; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2007, the City Council authorized staff to begin negotiating an interim agreement with Ryan Companies; and WHEREAS, Ryan Companies and staff have reached tentative agreement on the details of said interim agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority in and for the city of New Hope, Minnesota as follows: . 1. That said agreement is acceptable in its scope and timelines. 2. The President and the Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority in and for the city of New Hope are hereby authorized and directed to enter into said agreement. Adopted by the Economic Development Authority of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 28th day of January 2008. r President i Attest: Executive Director City of New Hope EDA Resolution 2008 -01 Resolution approving interim agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc., and authorizing signatures WHEREAS, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and city staff have been in discussions over the last few months regarding the possible redevelopment of City Center; and WHEREAS, on November 26, 2007, Ryan Companies made a presentation to the City Council during a work session; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2007, the City Council authorized staff to begin negotiating an interim agreement with Ryan Companies; and WHEREAS, Ryan Companies and staff have reached tentative agreement on the details of said interim agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority in and for the city of New Hope, Minnesota as follows: 1. That said agreement is acceptable in its scope and timelines. 2. The President and the Executive d for Director e city of New Hope are hereby Development Authority m authorized and directed to enter into said agreement. Adopted by the Economic Development Authority the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 28th day of January 2008. w President Attest: 4 � Executive Director MINOR January 31, 2008 Mr, Mark Schoening Ryan Companies US, Inc. 50 South Tenth Street, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55403 -2012 RE: Interim Agreement Dear Mark: As you are well aware, on Monday, January 28, 2008, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) authorized entering into an interim agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc., for the further investigation of the potential for redevelopment of the City Center area. Enclosed are two copies of the interim agreement. Please sign and return one executed copy to me along with your deposit of $5,000.00 as outlined in the agreement. Staff and personnel from Krass Monroe will be contacting you scor t y reached needed t ) keep this process moving forward. If you have any question I 531 -5137. Sincerely, Curtis Jacobsen Community Development Specialist Enclosures CC: City Clerk File • I'� e, 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 . 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 -14 -08 INTERIM AGREEMENT This INTERIM AGREEMENT entered into effective the 28th day of January, 2008, by and between the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope, Minnesota, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic (the "Authority ") and Ryan Companies US, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Redeveloper "). WHEREAS, the City Center site (the "Site ") consists of approximately 51.7 acres of land, mainly surrounding the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues with 31 acres in the northwest quadrant, 4.4 acres in the northeast quadrant, 15 plus acres in the southeast quadrant, one half acre on the southwest quadrant and an additional 1.1 acres in the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Xylon Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority desires for the Site to be redeveloped primarily as a commercial site with a smaller segment of mixed use or multi - family residential development; and WHEREAS, the Redeveloper is proposing a redevelopment (the "Project ") for the Site and has requested that the Authority negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper while the Project is being studied. WHEREAS, the Redeveloper has initially suggested a first phase ( "Phase 1 ") that includes approximately 32.36 acres located in the northwest, northeast and southeast quadrants of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority is willing to negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper until August 11, 2008, provided that deadlines for certain milestones described below are met. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual obligations of the parties contained herein, each of them does hereby agree as follows: i. Interim Nature of Agreement The Authority and the Redeveloper agree that this Agreement is intended to be preliminary in nature. Before the Authority and the Redeveloper can make a decision on whether to proceed with the Project, it will be necessary to assemble and consider information relating to the economics, site assembly, phasing, environmental remediation and other aspects of the Project. The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the Redeveloper an opportunity to assemble such information, to prepare a preliminary concept plan and to negotiate with the Authority concerning the approval of a term sheet (the "Term Sheet ") with a view to eventual execution of a contract for private redevelopment (the "Redevelopment Agreement ") which will set forth the rights and responsibilities of the Authority and the Redeveloper with respect to the Project. 2. Agreements of the Authorit (a) The Authority agrees to cooperate with the Redeveloper in the e o will undertakings and agrees that during the term of this Agreement not negotiate with any third party in connection with redevelopment of the Site. (b) The Authority will negotiate with the Redeveloper in good faith, including examining options for acquisition, relocation, public improvements, demolition, infrastructure improvements, and the creation of a tax increment financing ( "TIF ") district or districts for the Project area. (c) The Authority will provide to the Redeveloper elate to thehSiteollo�ww�ketwan�alyses, Authority has in its possession an d blight reports, surveys soil, engineering, and geotechnical reports, previous concept plans and estimates of environmental remediation and soils correction costs. 3. Undertakings of the Partie ( By February 15, 2008, the Authority and its redevelopment counsel will determine, on a preliminary basis, whether the parcels in Phase 1 qualify for inclusion in a new redevelopment TIF district and will share their findings with the Redeveloper. (b) On an ongoing basis, the Redevelo he Authority on an as� needed basis. The r will review suh and other materials provide b Redeveloper and Authority will identify additional issues and concerns. ( By March 24, 2008, the Redeveloper will, in consultation with the Authority and the City, develop a preliminary concept plan. The Redeveloper will provide information requested by the Authority's redevelopment counsel in order to perform a TIF revenue analysis, including the projected product types, taxable value and completion dates of the new or renovated buildings to be constructed in Phase 1. (d) By April 21, 2008, the Authority's redevelopment counsel will complete its analysis of projected TIF revenues from Phases lA and 1B and the Redeveloper and the Authority will jointly determine whether either or both of Phases I and 1B are financially feasible, given the amount of TIF or other Authority assistance potentially available to the Project. (e) On April 28, 2008, the Redeveloper and City staff will present the preliminary concept plan and their findings as to financial feasibility to the Board of the Authority. 2 ( If the Authority so elects following the presentation on April 28, then by June 14, 2008, the Redeveloper shall host a community open house with the assistance of City staff to present the preliminary concept plan for Phase 1 and solicit feedback from City residents. Before the open house, neither the Authority nor the Redeveloper will make any community presentation relating to the Project. (g) The parties will then determine a timetable for negotiation and execution of a Contract for Private Redevelopment for Phase 1. 4. Resp onsibility for Costs and Redevelo Dep osit . (a) During the term of this Agreement, the Authority or the City shall be responsible for fees and costs of its planning and engineering consultants and the City Attorney (except as set forth in subparagraph (b)(3) below). (b) The Redeveloper shall be responsible for: (1) fees and costs of its counsel and consultants, (2) the cost of any additional market edeveloper, an ental analyses, soil b borings, or surveys performed y (3) one -half (1/2) of the fees incurred after the date of this Agreement by the Authority's redevelopment counsel relating to TIF district qualification and creation, financial feasibility analysis of the Project and drafting and negotiation of the Redevelopment Agreement and related documents. (c) Upon execution of this Agreement, prcostsshall and fees incurred by $5,000.00 to be applied by the Authority to reimburse the Authority for which the Redeveloper is responsible under Paragraph 4(b)(3). The Redeveloper shall replenish this deposit when the balance falls below $1,000.00 upon request by the Authority. (d) Ir. accordance with Cit y policy, the Redeveloper will pay all normal and customary City fees associated with the plan review and approval process. Term of Agreement This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties until August 11, 2008, unless terminated sooner by the Authority for the Redeveloper's failure to timely comply with any of the deadlines set forth in Paragraph 3 or by mutual agreement of the parties. 6. City and Authority Use of Work Product If the Redeveloper decides not to proceed with redevelopment of the Site, the Redeveloper shall make available at no cost to the City and the Authority for their unrestricted use all available non - proprietary work product, including market analyses, soil and engineering reports, geotechnical reports, construction budgets and other documentation produced specifically for the Site. 3 IN WITNESS wgEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in each of their names as of the date first above written. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT E CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA IN AND FOR RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. By: Its: G: \WPDATA\N \NEW HOPE\06\DOC \INTERIM AGREEMENT 1- 14- 08.DOC M 210 Originating Department Community Development R equest f or A Approved for Agenda June 23, 2008 Agenda Section EDA Ite 4 By: Curtis Jacobsen, Director of CD By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Resolution approving an amended and restated interim agreement between oment of CiCompanies, Ce ter s (improvement New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential redevel p Y Requested Action request Staff, Ryan Companies and Krass Monroe request to provide an upda between Ryan I CCompanies, Inc , and the approval of the attached amended and restated interim agreeme Hew Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential redevelopment of City Center. Policy /Past Practice on an ongoing basis. It is a past practice of staff to coordinate update s to the Authority s from timeeto to more accurately Additionally, it is also a past practice to amend and restate agreem reflect the progress and details of the project. Background de to The Council met in a special work session on May 29 for an informal update as that they favored an e exg e nsion to comply with the timeline in the interim agreement. Council consensus the interim agreement to continue looking at the feasibility of the City Center redevelopment. Funding Funding for the financial consultant during the interim analysis is es steps for all cost hey incur for their with the city share being paid with EDA funds. The developer p consultants. Attachment(s) Resolution Redlined version of amended and restated interim agreement Amended and restated interim Motion by Second by /�.-- 0V � 9,dda M & . I: \RFA \PLA NNING \PLANNING \City Center amended agr 6- 23- 08.doc City of New Hope EDA Resolution 2008 -09 Resolution approving an amended and restated interim agreement between an Companies, Inc., and the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential redevelopment of City Center (improvement project no. 842) on WHEREAS, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and city the interim agreement entered completing the steps identified into on January 28, 2008, regarding the possible redevelopment of City Center; and WHEREAS, on May 29, 2008, staff and Ryan Companies made a presentation to the City Council during a work session; and WHEREAS, during the May meeting the consensus of Council ith Ryan Compare e staff to negotiate an amended interim agreement and WHEREAS, Ryan Companies and staff have reached tentative agreement on the details of said amended and restated interim agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority in and for the city of New Hope, Minnesota as follows: 1. That said agreement is adopted in its scope and timelines. 2. The President and the Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority in and for the city of New Hope are hereby authorized and directed to enter into said agreement. Adopted by the Economic Development Authority of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 23rd day of June 2008. f � resident Attest: Executive Director 6- AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERIM AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERIM AGREEMENT entered into effective the 23rd day of June, 2008, by and between the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope, Minnesota, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic (the "Authority ") and Ryan Companies US, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Redeveloper "). WHEREAS, the City Center site (the "Site ") consists of approximately 51.7 acres of land, mainly surrounding the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues with 31 acres in the northwest quadrant, 4.4 acres in the northeast quadrant, 15 plus acres in the southeast quadrant, one half acre on the southwest quadrant and an additional 1.1 acres in the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Xylon Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority desires for the Site to be redeveloped primarily as a commercial site with a smaller segment of mixed use or multi - family residential development; and WHEREAS, the Redeveloper is proposing a redevelopment (the "Project ") for the Site and has requested that the Authority negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper while the Project is being studied. WHEREAS, the Redeveloper has initially suggested a first phase ( "Phase 1") that includes approximately 32.36 acres located in the northwest, northeast and southeast quadrants of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority is willing to negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper until August 11, 2009, provided that deadlines for certain milestones described below are met. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual obligations of the parties contained herein, each of them does hereby agree as follows: 1. Interim Nature of Agreement The Authority and the Redeveloper agree that this Agreement is intended to be preliminary in nature. Before the Authority and the Redeveloper can make a decision on whether to proceed with the Project, it will be necessary to assemble and consider information relating to the economics, site assembly, phasing, environmental remediation and other aspects of the Project. The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the Redeveloper an opportunity to assemble such information, to prepare a preliminary concept plan and to negotiate with the Authority concerning the approval of a term sheet (the "Term Sheet ") with a view to eventual execution of a contract for private redevelopment (the "Redevelopment Agreement ") which will set forth the rights and responsibilities of the Authority and the Redeveloper with respect to the Project. 2. Agreements of the Authority (a) The Authority agrees to cooperate with the Redeveloper in the Redeveloper's undertakings and agrees that during the term of this Agreement the Authority will not negotiate with any third party in connection with redevelopment of the Site. (b) The Authority will negotiate with the Redeveloper in good faith, including examining options for acquisition, relocation, public improvements, demolition, infrastructure improvements, and the creation of a tax increment financing ( "TIF") district or districts for the Project area. (c) The Authority will provide to the Redeveloper all of the following which the Authority has in its possession and which relate to the Site: market analyses, blight reports, surveys, soil, engineering, and geotechnical reports, previous concept plans and estimates of environmental remediation and soils correction costs. 3. Undertakings of the Parties (a) By February 15, 2008, the Authority and its redevelopment counsel will determine, on a preliminary basis, whether the parcels in Phase 1 qualify for inclusion in a new redevelopment TIF district and will share their findings with the Redeveloper. (b) On an ongoing basis, the Redeveloper will review such findings and the reports and other materials provided by the Authority on an as- needed basis. The Redeveloper and Authority will identify additional issues and concerns. (c) By March 24, 2008, the Redeveloper will, in consultation with the Authority and the City, develop a preliminary concept plan. The Redeveloper will provide information requested by the Authority's redevelopment counsel in order to perform a TIF revenue analysis, including the projected product types, taxable value and completion dates of the new or renovated buildings to be constructed in Phase 1. (d) By April 21, 2008, the Authority's redevelopment counsel will complete its initial analysis of projected TIF revenues from Phase IA (the southeast and northeast quadrants) and Phase 1B (Winnetka Center) and the Redeveloper and the Authority will jointly determine whether either or both of Phases IA and 1B are financially feasible, given the amount of TIF or other Authority assistance potentially available to the Project. An updated analysis will be provided to the Council for the work session referenced in subparagraph (h) below. (e) On April 28, 2008, the Redeveloper and City staff will present the preliminary concept plan and their findings as to financial feasibility to the Board of the Authority. 2 (f) By July 31, 2008, the Authority will complete its analysis of the suitability of the parcels in the southeast quadrant for inclusion in a redevelopment tax increment district and will review the impact of relocating the school district's facilities within the City (with such property then becoming tax - exempt) and its impact on the City's cash flow. (g) By July 31, 2008, the City Council will hold another work session to assess the parties' progress in implementing the undertakings contained in this Agreement. (h) After July 31, 2008, City Council may request that the Redeveloper host a community open house with the assistance of City staff to present the preliminary concept plan for Phase 1 and solicit feedback from City residents. Before the open house, neither the Authority nor the Redeveloper will make any community presentation relating to the Project. (i) The Authority will approve and certify a redevelopment tax increment district for the parcels in the southeast quadrant by December 31, 2008 if the appropriate findings can be made. The Authority and Redeveloper will jointly designate the first year in which tax increment will be collected. The City will attempt to work with Hennepin County in establishing the market value of the school district parcels. The Authority is willing to consider a hazardous substance subdistrict within the district if eligible costs exist and for such period of time and for such parcels as permitted by statute. (j} Before termination of this Agreement, the Redeveloper will have entered into binding contractual arrangements to relocate the school district's facilities to another location either inside or outside the City. (k) The Redeveloper will continue to work with the City to refine its redevelopment plans for all parts of Phases lA and 1B, and the City and Redeveloper will continue to work together to refine the TIF revenue analyses for Phases IA and IB in an effort to make all parts of those Phases financially feasible. (1) The City and Authority will pursue state and regional grant funding to assist in project feasibility. (m) If all of the proceeding steps have occurred to the City's and Redeveloper's satisfaction, the City and Redeveloper shall enter into a Contract for Private Redevelopment by the termination of this Agreement, which contract shall relate to, at a minimum, the southeast quadrant. 4. R esponsibility for Costs and Redeveloper Deposit. (a) During the term of this Agreement, the Authority or the City shall be responsible for fees and costs of its planning and engineering consultants and the City Attorney (except as set forth in subparagraph (b)(3) below). 3 (b) The Redeveloper shall be responsible for: (1) fees and costs of its counsel and consultants, 2) the cost of any additional market studies, environmental analyses, soil ( borings, or surveys performed by the Redeveloper, (3) one -half (1/2) of the fees incurred after the date of this Ag r qu fi by the uthority's redevelopment counsel relating and creation, financial feasibility analysis andpelated andudrafting and negotiation of the Redevelopment Agreement c The Redeveloper has made a deposit of $15,000.00 to be applied by the Authority () to reimburse costs and fees incurred by the Authority for which the Redeveloper is responsible under Paragraph 4(b)(3). The Redeveloper shall replenish this deposit when the balance falls below $1,000.00 upon request by the Authority. (d) In accordance with City policy, the Redeveloper will pay all normal and customary City fees associated with the plan review and approval process. 5 'Perm of Agreemen This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties until August 11, 2009, unless terminated sooner by the Authority for t e Roedeevelop r' failure to of the by comply with any of the deadlines set forth in Paragraph parties. eloper with Cit and Authority Use of Work Product. If the Redev 6. lbldecides e at o cost to the City ty and redevelopment of the Site, the Redeveloper shall make available the Authority for their unrestricted use all available o -prop ie technoal product, , including market analyses, soil and engineering reports construction budgets and other documentation produced specifically for the Site. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in each of their names as of the date first above written. M RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. By: Its: KM: James R. Casserly jcasserly@krassmonro Direct 952.885.12 MEMORANDUM To: �ity of New Hope EDA Attn: Valerie Leone, City Clerk Ryan Companies US, Inc. Attn: Molly Carson, Retail Development Department Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Attn: Jay Lindgren, Esq. From: James R. Casserly, Esq. Date: July 10, 2008 Restated Interim Agreement betwe t m an�es US, Dnc. elopment Re: Amended and Authority in and for the City of New Hope and Ryan Co p Our File No. 10048 -32 Enclosed the following will find executed originals of the Amended and Restated Interim Agreement: o original Amended and Restated Interim Agreements; 1. New Hope EDA: tw 2. Ryan Companies: one original Amended and Restated Interim Agreement; and 3. Dorsey and Whitney: one original Amended and Restated Interim Agreement. We have retained one original for our records. Thank you for your attention to this matter and please give me a call if you have any questions. JRC /al Enclosures KM: 4814 - 2331 -05 V. 1 8000 Norman Center Drive, Suite 1000 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437 -1178 TEL 952.885.59 FAX 952.88539 www.krassmonroe.c0m COUNCIL V� Request for Action Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Originating Department pp Development February 23, 2009 and Plannin Community Development Item No. By: Eric Weiss, CD Assistant 8 . 1 C urtis Jacobsen, CD Director By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager Resolution supporting 2009 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant application for otential transit stud of the Cit Center area. Requested Action e of the resolution supporting the city's application to the 20 Staff requests the City Council approv Hennepin County TOD grant program. Policy /Past Practice The city applies for grants for potential redevelopment studies and projects whenever possible. The city as applied for and received TOD grant monies in the past. Background City staff has been working closely with Hennepin County TOD staff on TOD p rojects m impr ovem ent s curr and and war p r o p o sed. The city currently has a $350,000 grant from the county for p g extension along Bass Lake Road near the former Bass Lake Road Apartments site. it was City staff discussed a TOD grant application for the City Center d veloeh ect� may be best apply determined that due to the timing of the potential City Center redevelo project for money to conduct a transit study of the area. The study would focus on v akin options ii account r ransi and pedestrianibicycle improvements in the City Center area (see attached p), takin p ast City Center study and potential Ryan Co. redevelopment project. I TOD infrastructure p f unding to completed, the city would intend to apply for 2010 Hennepin County implement the study recommendations. like to include an NAC has submitted a study proposal (attached) in the amount of 0 costs. T he total grant a ppli cation additional $2,670 for community outreach, printing and other yet un foreseen request will be in the amount of $15,000. February 23, 2009 Request for Action Page 2 of 2 If selected, a 4.5% administrative fee is due to the county to help alleviate tuscounty's u h ds from the planning administering the TOD program. The administrative fee cold be paid for g budget. The city's $15,000 grant request will result in $675 in administrative fees. As art of the grant application, the city is required to submit a resolution supporting the TOD application. P Recommendation Staff recommends the Council approve the resolution. Attachments February 12, 2009 NAC study proposal Hennepin County TOD Funding information City of New Hope Resolution No. 09 -39 Resolution supporting 2009 Hennepin County Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant application for potential transit study of the City Center area WHEREAS, the city has been discussing potential redevelopment of the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the city supports improved transit, pedestrian and bicycle access and connections; and sit WHEREAS, the city intends to submit an application to He a pin Tran O rient d Development grant program for funding for study of the City Center area; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Minnesota, that the City Council, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 333B.77, subd. 3, supports the Transit Oriented Development grant application submitted to the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, this 23rd day of February, 2009. Mayor Attest: —/I P City Clerk 48Q0 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 65422 Telephone: 763.231,2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 planners@nacplanning. corn February 12, 2009 Mr. Eric Weiss City Administrative Offices 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 RE: New Hope Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Grant FILE NO: 802 Dear Eric: Hennepin County has included $2,000,000 in bonding f or are Transit avail able as D e grants or (TOD) within its 2009 capital budget. These TOD loans with the intent of promoting projects that: 1. Support community and regional transit systems. 2. Exhibit compact and efficient land use of available space. 3. Redevelopment efforts that promote mixed land uses with pedestrian and transit oriented designs. Hennepin County has encouraged New Hope to pursu bicycle use D ith n then ommungy e a n d b c TOD design options, improve transit, pedestrian, Y In our discussions, City staff wishes to investigate opportunities to integrate TOD design elements with New Hope's City Center area. The w ope i rec e rater i t facilitiess the point of the City, providing commercial, governmental, Developed in the 1960s, the City Center has undergone numerous changes. The City rt has undertaken a number of planning and market studies for the ity Ce an nter io ta e focal to revitalize the area, improve local commercial services, and provide point for the community. The integration of TOD components into the City Center eantaerea ouldspiovimplementing de improved pred access to the area, improve consumer interest in the City's redevelopment goals for the area. New Hope Transit Oriented Development Grant Page 2 The timetable for major redevelopment within the City investment eter is un La p e ding c private development interest that can infuse private investments. This being the case, City staff believes any TOD design efforts must be evaluated under the following scenarios: 1. Current Conditions With no definitive schedule for redevelopment, the City into and t the eODtio s to improve transit, pedestrian, and bicycle movement it is Center area. TOD improvements would be investigated within the C City Center access and currently arranged, with the intent of improving transit pedestrian movement among the City Center businesses and to other destinations. 2, Ryan Redevelopment Throughout 2008, the City of New Hope has been working with Ryan Companies and Ryan School District 281 on a redevelopment plan for that illustrate eredevelopme'nt staging Companies has prepared a number of concepts an y options. The TOD study would investigate TOD design designs,�mp ove trans t redevelopment plans in an effort to establish pedestrian-friendly erience. access and ridership, and improve the shopping experience. p WORK PROGRAM In undertaking the TOD study, we would propose the following work steps: Define the Study Area he TOD program, the study area should include ant summary mary neighborhood su ggests a Per t p - maximum comfortable walking sdis distances, The study a ea is illustrated ed on the following map. mile radius for existing transit p . The study area includes the commercial Ian surro n T study area Avenue /42" Avenue intersection, extending east t o Louisiana properties, and the New Hope also includes industrial areas, multiple family p ro p Government Center. Each use would benefit from transit improvements. New Hope Transit Oriented Development Grant Page 4 Inventory At the beginning of the study, it will be necessary to identify the physical features of the study area that will influence TOD design as follows: Streets: Functional Jurisdiction Speed Limits Traffic Volumes Right -of -Way Widths County Access Guidelines Future County Road Improvements Existing Curb Cut Locations Utility Corridors Sidewalks/ Existing Sidewalk /Trail Locations Trails: Sidewalk Widths Significant Destinations (i.e., high school, multiple family area) Transit: Routes Transit Bus Stops /Location /Improvements Land Uses: Parcel Size Land Use Patterns Site Design /Parking /Circulation Under - Utilized Land Physical Barriers Property Ownership Through the inventory process, NAC will formulate a base of information that will guide transit oriented improvements. Inter - Agency Meeting Once the inventory is complete, an l meeting � s as follows: each governmental jurisdiction that will influence TOD mproveme City Staff: Administrator Community Development Director City Planner City Engineer Public Works County Highway Department Metro Transit Ryan Companies New Hope Transit Oriented Development Grant Page 5 Through this multiple jurisdiction meeting, we hope to accomplish the following tasks: design, off- 1. Identify TOD design options for bus transit o� services bh comp ement and street). Define the space needs and s pp encourage transit use. 2. Examine existing bus routes and bus s stops exist wit n City Center. Discuss current issues, problems and opportunities 3. Coordinate transit design options with County Highway Department standards related to functional classification, street design, access guidelines, and available County road rights -of -way. 4. Identify transit locations that address the a e lards of the Metro Transit, Hennepin County, and the City's redevelopment Report Summary Following the inter - agency meeting, a report that red for both existing inventory, OD conditions options, locations, and design parameters will b p p and the Ryan Redevelopment Plan. The concept shall be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council for feedback. shall occur prior The report discussion with the Planning Commission �C C toyns� r e that the City would to meeting with affected property own g eneral pub like to proceed with actual implementation which may require significant City investment. Property Owners Meeting If directed by the City Council to proceed, staff will is to identify if property he property t owners be i by TOD improvements. This meeting are willing to participate in the TOD design components. Areas of discussion will include: 1. Property / Right -of -Way Acquisition. 2. TOD Facility Design. How the bus facilities may be integrated with private property, public streets, and traffic circulation: a. TOD location. b. Business sight lines. C. Parking arrangements. d. Bus maneuvering. e. Business access. blic sidewalks and area businesses. f. Pedestrian connection to pu New Hope Transit Oriented Development Grant Page 6 3. Sidewalk and trail improvements both within the City Center with connections into surrounding neighborhoods and area destinations. Final Report concept plans that illustrate proposed bus transit facility The final report will feature two nts. The reports will attempt to illustrate and recommended pedestrian improveme various steps for implementation of these improvements. SCHEDULE AND BUDGET Based on the work involved, we estimate that the pr oject can be coshed six months of project authorization. The following budget outlines project costs: ti Please review this work progr am with City staff for a New Hope City Center TOD Study. I am to meet with you to s ad j ust the proposal if necessary. Sincerely, NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. X\ 'Y Alan Brixius, AICP Principal $3,700-00 Inventory Inter-Agency Meeting $1,160-00 Report Summary $1,760-00 Property Owners Meeting $1,160-00 Final Report $ ' —. 0 0 $10,720-00 Contingency 15% L&i 0 —. 0 TOTAL $12,330-00 ti Please review this work progr am with City staff for a New Hope City Center TOD Study. I am to meet with you to s ad j ust the proposal if necessary. Sincerely, NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. X\ 'Y Alan Brixius, AICP Principal gennepin County V+fWW. U t z�rt COW) 1',V, Transit Oriented Development (TOD) 2069 Funding Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Funding What is the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program? TOD) in suppor with this funding, must be in redevelopment areas, have multi The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners included $2,000,000 in bonding for Transit Oriented Development the approved 2009 Capital Budget. T jurisdictional impacts, an e nha nce t ctionraTOD projects andrdevelopments e re ! reinforce both the cormmun9y and the dive redevelopment and new design encourages system, exhibit a compact and eff ie ' nces u and transit at the centerhThehpedest�an!frof TOD p hysical the maximum comfortable and mix of use with daily conven walking, bicycling and access by people with physical disabilities. The spatial extent bas walking distance, roughly 1/4 mile for existing transit stops or 1/2 mile for rail -based TOD. Who is Eligible for TOD Funding? Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Statutory or home rule charter cities or towns and development private entitieslare eligible applicants. Economic Development Authority or Port Authority), What Areas are Eligible for TOD Funds? that occur within or directly adjacent to supporting county strategies are taking place. Eligible Funding is only available to those multi - jurisdictional programs and proj Hennepin County Transit Corridors, and /or where transit services ust be located in either a county or local redevelopment area or housing district. multi - jurisdictional projects m What Activities are Eligible for TOD Funding? Projects must serve a public purpose and address one or more of the following: • Community corridor connections; • Housing rehabilitation and removals; • Property acquisition; • Development and redevelopment of housing and existing commercial; and, • Job creation. Eligible activities and use of funds include: (PREFERENCE GIVEN TO ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY INCREASING TRANSIT) 1. Acquire real property for the purpose of removing, preventing, or reducing blight, blighting factors or the causes of blight; 2. Clear acquired property and install streets, utilities, and site improvements for uses in accordance with the redevelopment project; 3, Sell or lease acquired land for uses in accordance with the redevelopment or housing plan; 4. Other purposes as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.002 What Funding is Available? For 2009, $2,000,000 in Capital Bond Funding is available for TOD projects as either grants or l oans . y Departments issue an annual Hennepin County Housing, Communit Works and Transit and Human nsit Oriented Services and Public H ssi eP with the Tra Consolidated Request for Proposals (CRFP) tog p Pro9 viramscentralized source of development assistance. Along Development, the CRFP includes the followin • Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) Program for the preservation and /or creation of long -term affordable housing throughout Hennepin County. HOME for housing projects in suburban Hennepin County. • HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) development of supportive and transitional housing throughout for the deve hout Hennepin C unty. • Continuum of Care ( • Supportive Housing Initiative Fund (SHIF) for supportive housing projects. • Group Residential Housing (GRH) for the development of affordable housing for individuals who are eligible to receive Group Residential Housing. 2009 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program Guidelines henne in.us/ portal / site/ HCIntemet/ menuitem .f' 7356dbe6a5496671oece04bI... 01/06/2009 http: / /www P EDA By Curtis Jacobsen, Director of CD B e e Dtn am agreement between Ryan Companies, Inc., and the Resolution approving an amended and r____ is Develop ment Authority for the potential redevelopment of City Center (improvement New Hope Econom ro'ect no. 842) Requested Action interin, agreement Ry an C request approval of the attached ame m d Aut ty for he potential Staff and P D eveve between Ryan Companies, Inc., and the New Hope Economic p e redevelopment of City Center. Policy /Past Practice ' e of staff to coordinate updates to the Authority for projects otl one o mo g ° a g accurately It is a past practice from Additionally, it is also a past practice to amend and restate agree reflect the progress and details of the project. Background The C met in a work session on July 13 for an informal update o the progress avored a one g d year extension t w the timeline in the interim agreement. of the feasibilit of the City Center redevelopment. the interim agreement to continue look g Funding Funding for the financial consultant during the interim analysis steps are ale for all c they incur for their with the city share being paid with EDA funds. The developer is response consultants. Attachment(s) • Resolution • Amended an restated interim agree ` _Second by Motion by r To: I: \RFA \PLANNIN \ PLANNING \City Cen amende agreement 8 -0 . City of New Hope EDA Resolution 2009 -02 Resolution approving an amended and restated R van Cmies, Inc., an interim agreement between Develo meet Authority d the New Hope Economic P for the potential redevelopment of City Center (improvement project no. 842) WHEREAS, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and city staff have been working on completing the steps identified in the interim redevelopment tagreement of i on January 28, 2008, regarding the City Center; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2009, staff and Ryan Companies made a presentation to the City Council during a work session; and of the Council WHEREAS, during the July meeting the consensus nith R yan C sta to negotiate an amended interim agree and WHEREAS, Ryan Companies and staff have reached tentative agreement on the details of said amended and restated interim agreement with all major timelines extended by six months. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Development Authority in and for the city of New Hope, Minnesota as follows: 1. That said agreement is adopted in its scope and timelines and having an expiration date of February 10, 2010. 2. The President and the Executive Director ° are hereby n D orized and evelopme Authority in and for the city of New Ho directed to enter into said agreement. Ado ted by the Economic Development Authority of the city of New Hope, Hennepin P County, Minnesota, this 10th day of August 2009. Att ests. �r Executive Director President August 10, 2009 AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERIM AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERIM AGREEMENT entered into effective the 10th day of August, 2009, by and between the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope, Minnesota, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic (the "Authority ") and Ryan Companies US, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Redeveloper "). WHEREAS, the City Center site (the "Site ") consists venues approximately w with acres acres in m mainly surrounding the intersection of Wnetka an northwest quadrant, 4.4 acres in the northeast quadrant, 1.1 in the northwest one half acre on the southwest quadrant and an additional of 42nd and Xylon Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority desires for the Site to be redeveloped primarily as a commercial site with a smaller segment of mixed use or multi- family residential development; and WHEREAS, the Redeveloper is proposing a redevelopment (the "Project ") for the Site and has requested that the Authority negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper while the Project is being studied. WHEREAS, the Redeveloper has initially suggested a first phase ( "Phase 1 ") that includes approximately 32.36 acres located in the northwest, northeast and southeast quadrants of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority is willing to continue to negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper until February 10, 2010, provided that deadlines for certain milestones described below are met. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual obligations of the parties contained herein, each of them does hereby agree as follows: 1. Interim Nature of Agreement. The Authority and the Redeveloper agree that this Agreement is intended to be preliminary in nature. Before the Authority and the Redeveloper can make a decision on whether to proceed with the Project, it will be necessary to assemble and consider information relating to the economics, site assembly, phasing, environmental remediation and other aspects of the Project. The purpose of assemble such this Agreement is to allow the Redeveloper an opportunity with the Authority information, to prepare a preliminary concept plan and to negotiate concerning the approval of a term sheet (the "Term Sheet") wi ment Agreement eventual ex of a contract for private redevelopment (the "Redevelop") which will set forth the rights and responsibilities of the Authority and the Redeveloper with respect to the Project. ►A 3. Agre ements of the Authority in the Redeveloper's ( The Authority agrees to cooperate with the Red this reement the Authority undertakings and agrees that during the term of g will not negotiate with an y third party in connection with redevelopment of the Site. (b) The Authority will negotiate with the Redeveloper im p rovemen includi n examining options for acquisition, relocation, public infrastructure improvements, and the creation of a tax increment financing ( "TIF") district or districts for the Project area. c ) The Authority will provide to the Redeveloper all of the e fall market Mich the analyses, ( Authority has in its possession and which relate , previous blight reports, surveys, soil, engineering, and gm °� at�i naandsoils correction concept plans and estimates of environment costs. Undertakings Of the Parties a) B February 15, 2008, the Authority and its redevelop Pha e 1 qualify for nt counsel will ( determine, on a preliminary basis, whether the p arcels inclusion in a new redevelopment TIF district and will share their findings with the Redeveloper. COMPLETED. (b) On an ongoing basis, the Redeveloper will review such findings and the reports and other materials provided by the Authority al on an issues and concerns. basis. The Redeveloper and Authority will identify addition nd ( By March 24, 2008, the Redeveloper will, in c onsultation with velth vl eA ity a de the City, develop a preliminary concept plan. The der to information requested by the Authority's redeve eotaxabie perform a TIF revenue analysis, including the pro p roduct types value and completion dates of the new or renovated buildings to be constructed in Phase 1. COMPLETED. 2 (d) By April 21, 2008, the Authority's redevelopment counsel will complete its initial analysis of projected TIF revenues from Phase 1A (the southeast and northeast quadrants) and Phase 1B (Winnetka Center) and the Redeveloper and the Authority will jointly determine whether either or both of Phases 1A and 1B are financially feasible, given the amount of TIF or other Authority assistance potentially available to the Project. An updated analysis will be provided to the Council for the work session referenced in subparagraph (h) below. COMPLETED. (e) On April 28, 2008, the Redeveloper and City staff will present the preliminary concept plan and their findings as to financial feasibility to the Board of the Authority. COMPLETED. (f) By July 31, 2008, the Authority will complete its analysis of the suitability of the parcels in the southeast quadrant for inclusion in a redevelopment tax increment district and will review the impact of relocating the school district's facilities within the City (with such property then becoming tax - exempt) and its impact on the City's cash flow. COMPLETED. (g) By July 31, 2008, the City Council will hold another work session to assess the parties' progress in implementing the undertakings contained in this Agreement. COMPLETED. (h) The Authority will approve and certify a redevelopment tax increment district for the parcels in the southeast quadrant by December 31, 2008 if the appropriate findings can be made. The Authority and Redeveloper will jointly designate the first year in which tax increment will be collected. The City will attempt to work with Hennepin County in establishing the market value of the school district parcels. The Authority is willing to consider a hazardous substance subdistrict within the district if eligible costs exist and for such period of time and for such parcels as permitted by statute. COMPLETED. (i) The Authority and Redeveloper agree that the review of any planning application may take more than 120 days and mutually agree to extend the review as necessary. (j) After January 15, 2010, City Council may request that the Redeveloper host a community open house with the assistance of City staff to present the concept plan for Phase 1A and solicit feedback from City residents. Before the open house, neither the Authority nor the Redeveloper will make any community presentation relating to the Project. 9a (k) Before termination of this Agreement, the Redeveloper will have entered into binding contractual arrangements to relocate the school district's facilities to another location either inside or outside the City. (1) The Redeveloper will continue to work er will to work together plans for Phase 1A, and the City and Redeveloper to refine the TIF revenue analyses for Phases 1A and 1B in an effort to make all parts of those Phases financially feasible. (m) The City and Authority will pursue state and regional grant funding to assist in project feasibility. (n) If all of the proceeding steps have occurred t the it a Contract Redeveloper's satisfaction, the City and Redeveloper shat enter Redevelopment by the termination of this Agreement, which contract shall relate to, at a minimum, the southeast quadrant. F Responsibility for Costs and Redeveloper Deposit During the term of this Agreement, the Authority or the City shall be responsible for fees and costs of its planning and engineering consultants and the City Attorney (except as set forth in subparagraph (b)(3) below). (a) (b) The Redeveloper shall be responsible for: (1) fees and costs of its counsel and consultants, (2) the cost of any additional market studies, traffic studies, storm water studies, environmental analyses, soil borings, or surveys performed by the Redeveloper, and (3) one -half (1/2) of the fees incurred after the date of this Agreement by the Authority's redevelopment counsel ei ogthe district q ualification drafting and and creation, financial feasibility analysis negotiation of the Redevelopment Agreement and related documents. ority (c) The Redeveloper has made a deposit of $15,000 bfo applied which the Redev to reimburse costs and fees incurred by the Authority Redeveloper shall replenish this is responsible under Paragraph 4(b)(3). deposit when the balance falls below $1,000.00 upon request by the Authority. (d) In accordance with City policy, the Redeveloper will pay all normal and customary City fees associated with the plan review and approval process. 0 5. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding, f p n he artier until fain re 10, 2010, unless terminated sooner by the Authority timely comply with any of the deadlines set forth in Paragraph 3 or by mutual agreement of the parties. G. City and Authori Use of Work Product. If the Redeveloper e availabl at no os r to the with redevelopment of the Site, the Redeveloper shall ma prietary work Ci ty and the Authority for their unrestricted use all available n o eot reports, product, including market analyses, ocumenta documentation produced g s p e cifically for the Site. construction budgets and other IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in each of their names as of the date first above written. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HE CITY OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. a By: Its: 5 Originating Department Community Development By: Eric Weiss, CD Assistant Curtis Jacobsen, CD Director Requ est for Action Agenda Section Approved for Agenda Development August 24, 2009 and Planning Item No. B Kirk McDonald, City Manager ' 8.1 Hennepin County HRA Redevelopment Agreement for a City Center Transit Oriented Resolution approving P Requested Action Cit Council approve the Hennepin County HRA Redevelopment Agreement for the City Staff requests the tY Center TOD Study. Policy /Past Practice lies for rants for potential redevelopment studies and projects whenever possible. The city as The city app g applied for and received TOD grant monies in the past. Background ' er of 2009, the city approved a resolution supporting an application Cit Center. Per Hennepin In late w he Council's winter r a transit study o Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant program for de a larger scope of work, request, the requested amount was expanded to incluf g reed upon a $35,000 gran traffic analysis, than had been originally suggested by t warded the city $50,000 in grant monies as the county request. Upon their further review; Hennepin County deemed the application strong and a high priority. requested to approve the grant agreement provided by the county. c s fined agreements The Council Is and fees pP administrative fee due to the county. The city's total led expense review and ,250. 0e contracts m the fall. After the are received by the county, the HCHRA is scheduled approved the city can begin preparation for the Request for Prop aation. R The study contracts are appro w 11 begin Y process. Those proposals will then be presented for reimbursement. a recorn to the Counl with sometime in January, when expenses are I: \RFA \PLAN \PLANNING \4 Ap prove 2 009 TO Gr ant City of New Hope Resolution No. 2009 -116 Resolution approving Hennepin County HRA Redevelopment Agreement for City Center Transit Oriented Development (TOD) study (improvement project no. 842) WHEREAS, the city has been discussing potential redevelopment of the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the city supports improved transit, pedestrian and bicycle access and connections; and WHEREAS, in February the city submitted an application t funding epin County's t Oriented Development grant program f pedestrian/bicycle study of the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the city was awarded a $50,000 grant for a planning process to explore TOD design options an d improved transit, pedestrian, and bicycle connections within the City Center area; and WHEREAS, the city must agree to pay a fee of $2,250 (equal unt to HRA medefraying amount) costs b August 28, 2009, to assist the Hennepin Co y implementing the TOD program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Re Minnesota, that the City Council, approves of $2 250 toeHennepin County nt for a $50,000 grant and agrees to make pay Adopted by the City Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepin County, this 24th day of August, 2009. Mayor � Attest: 4 City Clerk Hennepin County Contract No. A091103 1 2009 and is between the County of Hennepin, This Agreement is dated ^' MN 55487, the State of Minnesota ( "COUNTY "), A-2300 Government Center, Minne 417 North Fifth Street, Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Aut Ho C R CITY "), 4401 Xylon Avenue Suite 320, Minneapolis, MN 55401 -1362, and City North, New Hope, Minnesota 55428. Re No. 08 -170, the CITY approved a WHEREAS, on December 8, 2008 b 1a e and R redevelopment plan for the Project area WHEREAS, on February 26, 2009, CITY submitted an application ("Application") to the Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) Program form as si st an ce e 1 c omp l etion of the City Center TOD Study HCHRA "the Project"); consisting of de sign options and improved transit, pedestrian, and bicycle connections within the City enter are ("the Project Components "); and WHEREAS, the Project fits within the goals of a multijurisdictional reinvestment program authorized under Minnesota Statutes §383B.79 ( "Program " }; and WHEREAS, the HCHRA has the authority to�� and other appl P roject able law and t to Minnesota Statutes § §383B.79 and 469.001 to 469.0 WHEREAS, the COUNTY has the authority t o ra t law a Project pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § §383B.79 and 469.041 and other appli WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 09 -HCHRA -0012 the HCHRA authorized an award of $50,000 to CITY for the Project; and d the Project in its capital improvement plan; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY has include WHEREAS, the parties are authorized to enter into this agreement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § §383B.7 and other applicable law; and WHEREAS, the HCHRA wishes to contract with the C or completion of eligible activities ( "Eligible Activities "), more fully described in Attachment The Parties agree as follows: ible 1 Term and Amount of the A reement. The CITY agre e COUNTY agrees t l gontrib an Activities for the Project by December 31, 2011. amount not to exceed $50,000 to CITY for reimbursement of the Eligible Activities. HRA Form Redevelopment Agreement (7(09) CITY qualifies for reimbursement for only those eligible activities commenced after the date in the first paragraph of this agreement. Use of Funds. CITY shall use all funds received under thi Agreement submitted CITY to the com pletion of the Eligible Activities in accordance with the Application 2. g p lication by HCHRA. CITY shall be solely responsible for securing all additional funds needed for completion of the Eligible Activities and the Project. 3. Fee. CITY agrees to pay a fee of $2,250 (equal to 4.5% of the amount listed in Item 1) by August 28, 2009 to assist the HCHRA in defraying the costs of implementing the TOD Program. This fee is non - refundable. Pa ment Payment shall be made directly to the CITY upon the of claims and /o aim 4. y - in the manner provided by law governing the COUN payment invoices. CITY shall submit timely invoices and pro be f hed by the COUNTY or related expenses on a form, Attachment B, HCHRA. Proof of payment shall include copies ohe of th nvoice. aivers. Payment shall be made within forty -five (45) days from receipt of 5, Independent Contractor CITY shall select the mho should be construed as eating or performing the services. Nothing is intended o establishing the relationship of co- partners between the parties r HCHRA for any purpose. the as the agent, representative, or employee of the COUNT _ CITY is and shall remain an independent contractor for all services p ed in erf s Agreement. CITY shall secure at its own onnel of CITY or other persons while engaged services under this Agreement. Any p in the performance of any work or services required CITY e c nsidered employees of the relationship with the COUNTY or HCHRA, and will l n shall not be COUNTY or HCHRA. The COUNTY or HCHRA lo ment under the Mbnnesota y claims that arise out of employment or allege p Y Economic Security Law or the Workers' Comp c ams of discrimination n m natio against behalf of any personnel, including, without lim itation, m nify, and CITY, its officers, agents, contractors, or employees. CITY shall defend, i vouunteers, and hold harmless the COUNTY and HCHR A, their off agents, of any pertinent employees from all such claims irrespective of any tribunal, agency, board, commission, or court. Such or benefits of persons ny kind from neither require nor be entitled to any compensation, rights, the COUNTY or HCHRA, including, without limitation, tenure Re- employyment and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, Workers' Compensation, disability, severance pay, and retirement benefits. (,, Data Practices. CITY, its officers, agents, owners, partners, employees, volunteers and subcontractors shall abide by the provisions of the Minnesota Government Portab yand ractices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13 (MGDPA), the Health In Accountability Act and implementing regulations, if applicable, and all other applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations and orders relating to data privacy or confidentiality. If CITY creates, collects, receives, stores, uses, maintains or Pursuant to disseminates data because it performs functions o f re uir COUNTY et of the MGDPA as if it this Agreement, then CITY must comply with th q noncompliance. were a government entity, and may be held liable under the MGDPA for eir ITY a rees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless ers from a a r re ult HCHRA, g from C g to ees, and volunte officials, officers, agents, emp Y volunteers', assignees' or CITY officers', agents', owners', partners', employees', on Y agrees to promptly notify the subcontractors' unlawful disclosure and /or use of such protected data, or other noncompliance with the requirements of this CIT Po t en tial claims, or facts giving rise to es aware of any p e cancellation COUNTY or HCHRA if it becomes under the MGDPA. The terms of this section shall survive th such claims, or termination of this Agreement, R ecords — Availability Subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 7 • agrccs Section 16C.05, Subd. 5 CIT that the CO HCHRA, the State Auditor, the me during normal Legislative Auditor or any of their authorized representatives, at any time deem necessary, shall have access to business hours, and as often as they may papers, and the right to examine, audit, excerpt, and etc., which are p transcribe any books, d procedures of CITY a nd records, pertinent to the accounting practices and p ransactions relating to this Agreement. CITY shall after its termination involve t Agreement and fors O Y allow access during the period of the or cancellation. g. Merger and Modification. reement between the parties is s and a It is understood and agreed that the entire Ag con tained herein and that this Agreement supersede subject all oral mattergAll items that are negotiations between the parties relating the part of this Agreement. If there referenced or attached are incorporated Bement and referenced or attached items, the terms is a conflict of is Agreementerms hall prevail. An alterations, variations, modifications, or wbe b. Y n r educed to writing as an Agreement shall only be valid when they d by the parties amendment to this Agreement signe g Termination of A reement. of the rov ns of this Agreement or so fails to a . If CITY fails to perform any p administer the work as to endanger the performance CO TY e or HCHRA, he in default. Unless CIT m'a default wr notice immediately cancel this COUNTY or HCHRA Y p written l with the terms of this Agreement in its entirety. Additionally, failure to comply a went vent of a d to withhold payment, the Agre i ement shall be just cause for the COUNTY or HCHRA to delay pa until the CITY's compliance. In the e COUNTY or HCHRA shall furnish prior written notice to CITY. b. If CITY materially changes the project design for motor vehicle, pedestrian or , the number or affordability of housing units, or amount of bicycle transit, parking commercial space, it shall be in default. CITY must immediately notify the HCHRA in writing of any material change. Unless CITY's default is excused by the HCHRA, the HCHRA may upon written notice immediately cancel this Agreement in its entirety, The HCHRA at its option, after o sixty (60) the CITY d to be due written notice to CITY, may declare y payments and payable in full. C. The COUNTY or HCHRA's failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision or to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not be deemed a relinquishment or waiver of the same, unless consented to in writing. Such consent shall not constitute a general waiver or relinquishment throughout the entire term of the Agreement. d. This Agreement may be canceled with or without cause by the COUNTY or HCHRA upon thirty (30) days' written notice. e. Should the CITY fail to complete the Project, the COUNTY or HCHRA at its option, after sixty (60) days prior written notice to Provider, may declare any payments made to the CITY to be due and payable in full. 10. Contract Administration. In order to coordinate the services of CITY with the activities of the HCHRA so as to accomplish the purposes Agreement on behalf of the HCHRA and serv e and/or Patrick Connoy, shall manage this as liaison between the HCHRA and CITY. 11. Notices Any notice or demand which must be given or made by a party under this Agreement or any statute or ordinance shall be in writing, and shall be sent registered or certified mail. Notice to the COUNTY shall be sent to the County Administrator at the address given in the opening paragraph of the Agreement. Notice to the HCHRA shall be sent to the Deputy Executive Director at address the addres stated in the opening paragraph of the Agreement. Notice to CITY shall be sent to paragraph of the Agreement. 12. Reporting CITY must provide an Annual Report, Attachment C, submitted electronically by July 1 of each year throughout the contract term, and also a Final Report at completion of the Project. Attachment C has been provided to CITY electronically as part of this Agreement. 13. Di splacement Relocation and Acq uisition. CITY shall take all reasonable steps to minimize displacement of persons as necessary for implementation of the Activities. CITY shall conduct all such acquisitions in its name, or in the name of another eligible organization acceptable to the COUNTY and HCHRA, which hall documento o ll real property purchased. CITY shall prepare all notices, appraisals, orm r equired in conducting acquisition under the latest on applicable ct of 19 0, Section 104( ) q of the Relocation Assistance and Development Act of 1992, a nd provide all relocation notices, Housing and Community p counseling, and services. Rec nition of Henne in Count . In recognition of HCHRA funding support, CITY 14. p project website. agrees to include the Hennepin County logo on project site signage and p j THIS PORTION OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Reviewed by the County COUNTY BOARD AUTHORIZATION COUNTY OF HENN O A STATE OF M And: Assistant County Administrator - Public Works Date' _ D By: County Adininistrat r Recomme r Appro B y' Housing, Community Department D're tor, Works and Transit HENNEPIN COUNTY AUTHORITY AND REDE VELOPMENT CITY OF NEW HOPE By: Its: Anc Its: CITY OF NEW HOPE CITY CENTER TOD STUDY ATTACHMENT A Eligible Activities Consultant contract for planning services to explore transit - oriented design concepts for Cit Center area. Consultant to be selected by competitive request- far - proposal process. Y $50,000 8/6/2( A091103 New flope.City Center TOD Attachment A.doc m z w n U d H Q L Q O O � E E 0 E O V � Q 4-J w }, E �tA i � S2 F' E 0 V _ Q CJ _ _ G i r 'a m P O 1 0 � r m �a a� w N c P co ca o cr o �-- o c 0 c 0 0 E � � a 0 - d 1-- C f7 d Q , E Z3 d p i- N N r � r P O 1 0 r �a a� N ai P co ca cc N Q E o c 0 c 0 0 E C Q d 'a d 1-- C f7 N d � cr � Q , Z3 d 0 N N r � N O P O Q S d d L z V C o � s V U � L � O v �• ._ d N L O £ O cc z � _ _ � a a E 0 O 1 0 � et �a a� d � 3 ai co ca O O N Q E ... O d 'a c Q , o � d 0 N N r � •_ i Q •d S V d L � O � _ N N � N � d Lt L N d y z oar s oo U C'o d o� M a�.° 0 a ►- n- Submit by Email ' Print ►-orm Attachment C ortin the project for which you received o ramaward. hi h ll ' help ensure outcomes and show the value of Please provide the information requested below regarding TOD p 9 information helps Hennepin County track project the the program's continued support- (Check one) (due July 1 of each contract year) I r -1 Annual Report Q Final Report (due at project completion) of the specific Eligible Activities for which TOD funds were awarded. (i.e., tatus of Com fetion of Eli ible Activities for which TOD funds were awarded is the work 2 Please describe the status describe why.) .. _. . ....... partially c ompleted, scheduled? If there have been delays, completed, p Y 3 If not completed, when will the Eligible Activities be completed? 9 d amount, when do you anticipate requesting 4 If you have not yet requested reimbursement for the entire TOD awar reimbursement in full? lication? 5 Have there been any changes in the SCOPE of the Eligible Activities from that specified in the grant app Project Status It development project. If you are went district, please provide information regarding following sections, please provide in regarding the overa m this section and the f municipality that received ' funds with nthe district. improvements within a redevelop development occurring ..................... . .. 6 Please describe the status of the development project. 7 If not completed, when will the development project be completed? e of the development project from that Spec ified in the grant application? 8 Have there been any changes in the scop 9 Are there any other comments, problems or changes from the application that you would like to report on? Please explain. ���mDleted to- �ro outcomes: Housin project (or for municipa 10 Please indicate the number of residential units created by the date within the redevelopment district),* number of affordable units, ** percentage leased or sold, and length of time to achieve the current level of occupancy. oh leased / marketing Units sold time rs 10 60% 5 Rental TOTAL *For rehabbed concurrently with, or subsequent to, the infrastructure For municipal infrastructure improvements, count only units built new or su improvements. '`Affordable ownership is defined as units that may be purchased at or below $246,800. Affordable rental is defined as the maximum rent based on the number of bedrooms as follows: efficie 84 t bm s by bedroom size). bedroom $1,092/ month; 3 bedrooms $1,262/ month; 4 bedrooms or more $1,407tmonth (based on MHFA 11 Are the units above new construction or renovated units? 12 What percentage of residents in the above units typically ride the bus /light rail, walk, or bike to work or other activities a least three times a week? 13 14 two taxes payable in current year: 18 Property 20 Property tax increase: ... 19 Property taxes prior to project start: reated as part of the project (or for municipal infrastructure projects, within the 21 List the number and type of new businesses c defined as new to Hennepin County. redev elopment district). New businesses are Business typ # of businesses TOTAL Retained /expanded are defined as existing in of retained or expanded businesses as part the project (or for municipal infrastructure projects, 22 List the number and type Note whether retained or expanded. within the redevelopment d „setrp�to,ect. Hennepin County , -- # of businesses TOTAL jobs FTEs) at the project site (or for municipal ew o H cture p County. thin the redevelopment 23 Identify the number of new ( eriod. New jobs are defined as Jobs n within the redevelopment district) at the end of the reporting p .. o'ects, 24 Identify the number of retained jobs at the pro Retained jobs are defined as jobs existing within Hennepin County prior to the ject site (or fir municipal infrastructure pr 1 district) at the end of the reporting period. reporting period. .......... ........ _. . east three times a week? How man em to ees t ically ride the bus /light rail, walk, or bike to work at l 2 at ercenta e o customers or other visitors arrive by bus /light rail, walking, or biking? 26 .. - -ate 27 3 of commercial space created by the project (orfor municipal infrastructure projects, 28 Please indicate the total square footage percentage leased or sold, and within the redevelopment district of urrent nr subsequent to the infrastructure project , length of time to achieve this level % leased (or sold if marketing SF ap licable) time What Chan es have been made to adjacent properties (or for municipal infrastructure projects, adjacent to the 29 Wha 9 redevelopment district) since this project began? project? 30 What additional investments or development have occurred within a 114 mile radius of t e 1. ..,r� for municipal �ro'ect Financials our overau utw-m 31 Please provide the f the redevelopment district concurrent financial information requested below regarding y he fin for all development occurring within rrent or subsequent tot e infrastructure proj infrastructure improvements. % of total Sourc $ amo unt TOTAL DEVELOPMENT 32 For municipalities that received funds for infrastructure improvements, please provide the following financial information for the cost of the infrastructure improvements. % of total Source — L — $ amount cost invest investment 4 33 If a e list sources from which ou are seekin funds, as well as application and award dates. a remains, leas Application Application Source Amount re uested due date award date Psses? 34 Title Signature (This signature certifies that the information contained in this report is true and correct). Ll Date EDA Director of By: Kirk McDonald, City Manager C CDL- it an C / 1- and the By: Curtis Jacobsen, i - n r� agn ement between Ry R approving an amended and restated interim agre elopment of City Center (improvement New Hope Economic Development Authority f the potential redev project no. 842 -ient Requested Action om panies r equest approval o f the attached amended and restated interim agreen Staff and Ryan C I New Hope E Development Authority f the potential b Ryan C Inc. and the redevelopment of city Center. p Practice it is a pas practice of staff to coordinate updates t the A for projects on an ongoing basis Additionally, it is also a past practice to amend and restate agreements from time to time t more accurately reflect the progress and details o f the project. B al discussion on the timeline and a possible The Council met in a work session on December 21 for an inform extension to the extension of the interim agreement. C c onsensus was that they favored a six month interim agreement to con tinue looking at the feasibility of the City Center re development- Funding e fi con sultant during the interim analysis steps are shared 50/50 with the developer Funding for th A funds. The developer is r esponsible for all costs they incur for their w ith the city share being paid with ED • Resolution greement • Amended and restated interim a Second by Motion by 1:\RFA\PLA �G \ PLANNING \ City Center amended aEreement S-LO. City of New Hope EDA Resolution 2010- 01 Resolution approving an R amended yan C Inc., interim agreement between y the New Hope Economic Development Authority for the potential redevelopment of City Center (improvement project no. 842) on WHEREAS, Ryan Companies US, Inc., and citye f 1e Brim been working entered completing the steps identified m into on January 28, 2008, regarding the possible redevelopment of City Center; and WHEREAS, late in 2009 all parties, Ryan Companies, S Distri t epo dithe Ci of New HopeCitmutually temporarily redevelopment of y Center on hold; and WHEREAS, the current agreement between Ryan Companies and the city expires on February 10, 2010; and WHERE, me, r esources and all parties have expended enormous amounts m 1 ated p fo ward. energy in a mutual effort to move this very co p NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Economic Des elopment Authority in and for the city of New Hope, Minnesota 1. That said agreement is adopted in its scope and timelines and having an expiration date of August 10, 2010. 2. The President and the Executive Director of the E Develop m nt Authority in and for the city of New Hope are hereby directed to enter into said agreement. b the Economic Development Authority of the city of New Hope, Hennepin Adopted y County, Minnesota, this 11th day of January 2010. President 4 Att Executive Director January 11, 2010 AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERIM AGREEMENT This AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERIM AGREEMENT entered into effective the 11th day of January, 2010, by and between the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of New Hope, Minnesota, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic (the "Authority ") and Ryan Companies US, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the "Redeveloper "). WHEREAS, the City Center site (the "Site ") consists of approximately 51.7 acres of land, mainly surrounding the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues with 31 acres in the northwest quadrant, 4.4 acres in the northeast quadrant, 15 plus acres in the southeast quadrant, one half acre on the southwest quadrant and an additional 1.1 acres in the northwest quadrant of 42nd and Xylon Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority desires for the Site to be redeveloped primarily as a commercial site with a smaller segment of mixed use or multi - family residential development; and WHEREAS, the Redeveloper is proposing a redevelopment (the "Project ") for the Site and has requested that the Authority negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper while the Project is being studied. WHEREAS, the Redeveloper has initially suggested a first phase ( "Phase 1 ") that includes approximately 32.36 acres located in the northwest, northeast and southeast quadrants of Winnetka and 42nd Avenues; and WHEREAS, the Authority is willing to continue to negotiate exclusively with the Redeveloper until August 10, 2010, provided that deadlines for certain milestones described below are met. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual obligations of the parties contained herein, each of them does hereby agree t this 1. Interim Nature of Agreem The Authority Redeveloper agree the Authority t an a d the Agreement is intended to be preliminary in nature. Redeveloper can make a decision on whether relating to the eho omic Project, s to assembly, necessary to assemble and consider information g phasing, environmental remediation and other aspects of the Project. The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the Redeveloper an opportunity to assemble such information, to prepare a preliminary concept plan and to negotiate with the Authority concerning the approval of a term sheet (the "Term Sheet ") with a view to eventual execution of a contract for private redevelopment (the "Redevelopment Agreement ") which will set forth the rights and responsibilities of the Authority and the Redeveloper with respect to the Project. 2. Agreements of the Authority (a) The Authority agrees to cooperate with h t e rm of Redeveloper in the Redeveloper's the Authority undertakings and agrees that during will not negotiate with any third party in connection with redevelopment of the Site. (b) The Authority will negotiate with the Redeveloper in good faith, including examining options for acquisition, relocation, public improvements, demolition, infrastructure improvements, and the creation of a tax increment financing ( "TIF ") district or districts for the Project area. (c) The Authority will provide to the Redeveloper elate to Site: market which alyses, Authority has in its possession and blight reports, surveys, soil, engineering, and geotechnical reports, previous concept plans and estimates of environmental remediation and soils correction costs. 3. Undertakings of the Parties (a) By February 15, 2008, the Authority and its redevelopment counsel will determine, on a preliminary basis, whether the parcels in Phase 1 qualify for inclusion in a new redevelopment TIF district and will share their findings with the Redeveloper. COMPLETED. (b) On an ongoing basis, the Redeveloper will review such findings and the reports and other materials provided by the Authority on an as- needed basis. The Redeveloper and Authority will identify additional issues and concerns. W By March 24, 2008, the Redeveloper will, in consultation with the Authority and the City, develop a preliminary concept plan. The Redeveloper will provide information requested by the Authority's redevelopment counsel in order to perform a TIF revenue analysis, including the projected product types, taxable value and completion dates of the new or renovated buildings to be constructed in Phase 1. COMPLETED. 2 its initial () y d B April 21, 2008, the Authority's redevelopment counsel will co let northeast analysis of projected TIF revenues from Phase 1A (the oper and the quadrants) and Phase 1B (Winnetka Center) and oth of Phases and 1B are Authority will jointly determine whether either or financially feasible, given the amount of will b . p r ovided t the potentially available to the Project. An updated h below. Council for the work session referenced in subparagraph (h) COMPLETED. ( e ) On April 28, 2008, the Redeveloper and City staff will present the preliminary concept plan and their findings as to financial feasibility to the Board of the Authority. COMPLETED. f By July 31, 2008, the Authority will complete its analysis nalysis of the suitability of the O parcels in the southeast quadrant for inclusion in redevelopment district and will review the impact of relocating the ax -exem° t} district's nd its impact on within the City (with such property then becoming P the City's cash flow. COMPLETED. (g) B July 31, 2008, the City Council will hold another contained in this Agreement parties' progress in implementing the undertakings COMPLETED. district certif (h) The Authority will approve and y a rede emb m 31,2008 f appropriate for the parcels in the southeast quadrant by Dec findings can be made. The Authority and Redevelope Ci will t attempt to first year in which tax increment will be collected. tY l district with Hennepin County in establishing the market substance subdist ict parcels. The Authority is willing to consider a hazardous within the district if eligible costs exist and for such period of time and for such parcels as permitted by statute. COMPLETED. (i) The Authority and Redeveloper agree that tmutuall e agree to e xe d the application may take more than 120 days an Y review as necessary. ity Council may request (' ) After the reactivation of the redevelopment project, Cth the assistance of City that the Redeveloper host a community open staff to present the concept plan for Phase 1 solicit the Redeveloper w 1 residents. Before the open house, neither the Authority n make any community presentation relating to the Project. 3 (k) Before termination of this Agreement, the Redeveloper district s facilities a 4124 binding contractual agreement to acquire the and 4148 Winnetka Avenue for redevelopment as the first possible phase of a city center redevelopment. (1) The Redeveloper will continue to work with er will to work together plans for Phase 1A, and the City and Redeveloper to refine the TIF revenue analyses for Phases 1A and 1B in an effort to make all parts of those Phases financially feasible. (m) The City and Authority will pursue state and regional grant funding to assist in project feasibility. ( If all of the proceeding steps have occurred t the i a Contract dev ate satisfaction, the City and Redeveloper shall enter Redevelopment by the termination of this Agreement, which contract avenues. all relate to, at a minimum, the southeast quadrant of 42 4. Res onsibilit for Costs and Redeveloper De osit. g (a) burin the term of this Agreement, the Authority or the City shall be rdespthoe Cite f fees and costs of its planning and engineering consultants Attorney (except as set forth in subparagraph (b)(3) below). (b) The Redeveloper shall be responsible for: (1) fees and costs of its counsel and consultants, (2) the cost of any additional market studies, traffic studies, storm water studies, environmental analyses, soil borings, or surveys performed by the Redeveloper, and (3) one -half (1/2) of the fees incurred after the date of this Agreement by the on Authority's redevelopment counsel ei gthe Project drafting and and creation, financial feasibility ana l y sis o negotiation of the Redevelopment Agreement and related documents. (c) The Redeveloper has made a deposit of $15,000.00 to be applied by Redeveloy the r to reimburse costs and fees incurred by the Authority is responsible under Paragraph 4(b)(3). The Redeveloper shall replenish this deposit when the balance falls below $1,000.00 upon request by the Authority. 0 (d) In accordance with City policy, the Redeveloper will pay all normal and customary City fees associated with the plan review and a pproval process. 11ust 10, 5. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon the evelo ties fa lu e to timely 2010, unless terminated sooner by set forth in Paragraph 3 or by mutual agreement of the comply with any of the deadlm parties. Authorit Use of Work Product. If the Redevelopele at no cost 6. Cit and to the with redevelopment of the Stheirhunredstrict d use all available available non - proprietary work City and the Authority for eotechnical reports, r documentation product, including market analyses, mentation p oduced specifically cally for the Site. construction budgets and othe IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed in each of their names as of the date first above written. ECONOMIC DEVE CO'IP AUTHORITY IN AND FORTH Z' OF NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. Kj By: Its: COUNCIL Request for Action Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Originating Department Development & Planning Community Development March 8, 2010 Item No. B Kirk McDonald, City Manager 8.2 By: Eric Weiss, CD Assistant Y� Curtis Jacobsen, Director of CD ' ansit Oriented Development study of the Motion approving staff recommendation to hir e TKDA to perform Tr New Hope Cit Center area to perform a Requested Action Staff re uests the City Council approve the recommendati t o hire TKDA, firm, the desire to proceed with the study, Sta q an d trans ortation stud Transit Oriented Development (TOD) p Ives. Staff feels very confident in veil a rove TKDA as the study coordinator and approve a contract with TKDA staff recommends the Cou pp shortly thereafter. Staff would prefer to begm invited to attend to answer any questions the Council the selection of TKDA. Sherri Buss from TK DA has been may have. Background veil a roved a resolution supporting staff's applica00Og the g ty was proposal to the n otified that it was Pogram. in late In early 2009, the Cou pp Hennepin County Transit Oriented Develop atte nsrpede strian connections and transportation in the selected to receive $50,000 to study developmen p City Center area. As required by the cont ract with Hennepin County, the city requested propo hm an e open nd nine proposals s. RFP's were y a coo r equest for proposals proces com mittee of four peop including staff members from e were received. All were read and scored by a Develop Parks & Recreation and Public Works process. Both began their erve ws with a portion o f the Community p selected to proceed to the oral interview tee asked both f rms a ° lit of prepared and impromptu q uestions. short presentation and then the c The committee reviewed both firms on their presentations as well as their answers ° t c ompleted the questions. tudy. In the were well received and staff felt either of the candidates cc ld r hi level of e and excitement. While end, staff chose TKDA because of their outsider status l s ' pJ — March 8, 2010 Request for action Page 2 worked on working in New Hope (members of Bonestroo's 1'TOjB ne troo),staff felt that th e p ast does have experience g e two City Center studies as employees of DSU, unbiased perspective. Bonestroo's application and it was important to have a consultant study the area wi interview relied a bit too much on previous studies. experience. The is a p lanning firm out of St. Paul with extensive ply a g archit community c arhitects d and TKDA p p project team put together by TKDA includes p revio u sl y sl lan s s understanding that the engineers. The project lead, She Buss, has previously worked in New Hope and i highly regarded by city table changes to the city's zoning code, business policies, ublic staff. TKDA's proposal met the requirements of the and outlined the nm ve study is to provide recommendations for ample p w ill Comprehensive process Plan and Design Guidelines, to name a few. The TKD be conducted by Corr dor Deve involvement as well as the hand lopment s -on redevelopment block exercise fresh vision. TKDA will be able to study the city and area with a the commun Initiative, a subcontractor). Staff believes p e rspective that will be central to being open minded ford accepting of w new Portio of TKDA's RFP response have been m The City Center study will examine a numb isorm comm issioners, er of improvements and options. Staff , and based committee be formed made up of interested par es {exert d e�dentstHennepin County, Ryan ners, property owners, ex to take e options identified m the approximately six Companies /Target, etc.). This committee eC area stakeholders (business ow will then work with TKDA to discuss study and make recommendations on future imp° n e project is e p as possible months. Staff would like to begin the process as s Funding include the of the study is $46,818. Bonestroo's quote is $49,e0� . Both ed by a TKDA's quote f the cost exercise. The study is $50,000 grant from p a proximate $8,000 required to complete the block Hennepin County's TOD Grant Program. Recommendation or the Cit discuss the applications and approve 'I'e Db asked t approve contract Staff recommends the ty il will study. If the Council approves TKDA as the consultant, the Counc with TKDA as a separate proceeding item. Attachments: - Excerpts from TKDA proposal TKDA The right time. The right people. The right company- • Project � The City of New Hope is actively working ti to redevelop its City Center area. The City is looking to the future, and understands that integrating improved � options for transit, pedestrians, and p bicycles d wibenefit l elp t h t spark redevelopment and new term, and investment for the long term. The City is beginning a Transit- Oriented Development (TOD) and Transportation Study to identify potential transit and pedestrian improvements in the City Center area. The study will identify potential physical improvements --including transit facilities, trail /sidewalk connections, building facades and pedestrian friendly streetscape design. It will also identify needs for updates to the zoning code, Comprehensive Plan, design guidelines, and city policies, to implement the proposed improvements. The City is looking for options that may be implemented in the area with its current land use configuration, and additional options to implement as the area is redeveloped in the future. The City is seeking a plan that provides a compelling and inspiring vision for the area, and at the same time, is practical and implementable. The study will involve the key stakeholders in the area —City officials, advisory committees and staff, area businesses and residents, Hennepin County, and developers such as Ryan Companies/ Target Corporation. Effective involvement of the stakeholders in identifying and prioritizing improvements and an implementation plan will gain commitment and support for implementation of the plans. The City Center area surrounds the intersection of 42nd Avenue North TOD study Winnetka Avenue. The proposed reponds both to current redevelopment proposals and the City's Comprehensive Plan. area. The City has completed a number of market studies and planning studies in the City Center area. The TOD and Transportation Study should build on these efforts. It will take the past orecommendatponsto the future by producing and tools that the City can implement in the near and long -term in the study area, and gain the support and commitment of all of those who are stakeholders in the future of the area. The issues map that follows identifies key sites and concerns of the study. ENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY CITY OF hiF_W HC'E CITY C P A p p roa ch T Oa c el rr: Proj pF ` TKDA's approach to New Hope's TO and Transportation Study includes four } . general phases: 1. Site Analysis and Data Gathering a, Corridor and Block Model Exercise 11. Create, Analyze, and Review Options for TOD and Transportation Design Ill. Finalize Options and Recommendations implementation Plan, and Report IV. Complete Recommendations for City Development Code Our approach to each task will emphasize the following: Make it easy . We will utilize all of the existing studies and r the tion for the City Center area as a starting point for study. . We will organize and facilitate all meetings to use the time of the staff, TAC, and other stakeholders well. • We will utilize a variety of graphic communication tools to help all study participants to easily under- stand and discuss the options for City Center im- provernents revitalized and energized be entertained, exercise for citizens to gather, shop, and relax. • municate design We will create and com at add clue, recommendations that are inspiring, that fit the community, and that are feasible. We will use a variety of graphic techniques to com municate the options and study recommendations in a clear and compelling way to the community. • Make it happen: We will complete an implementation plan that is prac- tical and implementable, and that provides decision- w., C)PUFNT AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY crrY OF iiEw H(,`E CITY UtN i to i ­.. - -- makers, land owners and potential developers with clear tools and resources to guide future decisions and actions. • We will involve the stakeholder the plans andrecom the study results in developing in and mendations. This will increase local buy smooth the path to implementation. Ian process, • We will utilize specific tools during the p p such as a Maintenance Review raedt�evel s u ent Code Review, to address imp e Stakeholder Involvement We believe that effective stakeholder involvement is critical to the success of this project. Weeugges the creation of a Project Advisory (PAC) that will participate throughout the p r 1 ect to identify issues, review and select options, and shape the final plan. The PAC will include the following: Council • Elected and appointed officials (City and Planning Commission members) • City staff (planning, parks, police and public works department) • School staff • Area residents • Area business owners 10 TKPA le. The right compax ' The rig3rt time. The right PeOA Make it compelling: •Hennepin County as Ryan Companies /Target • • We will work closely with the project stakeholders to articulate and incorporate the City's Vision for Corporation such d ntown area as a place Developers, Plan The roles of the PAC will include: • Articulation of the vision for the City Center Area. • Identification of issues, problems and opportunities. • Representing the viewpoints and concerns of stakeholder groups. • Participating in the Block Exercise and other PAC meetings and in development of the proposed improvements for the City Center area. • Reviewing and providing comments on project products. • Recommending the final plan and report to the City Council. TKDA staff will facilitate most of the PAC meetings. CDI /LISC will facilitate the Block Exercise activity. We estimate that six PAC meetings will be needed to complete the plan and report for the study. In addition to the PAC meetings, the following stakeholder involvement strategies are included in the Work Plan: • One or two Public Open House meetings to present the draft and final plans to the community, and provide an opportunity for reactions and comments. • Meeting time with City and /or Hennepin County staff to discuss draft plans and work products, discuss technical issues, and to develop the agendas and materials for PAC and Open House meetings. • Maintainability Review with City staff. • Presentation of the final plans and study report at Planning Commission and City Council meetings. TH a M t The right tiros. The right people. The right compartiy. gg n,,itru r G .,. • Project Website -- we suggest that the City establish a section for this project on the City's website. This section would provide a location for project documents would make available opportunities or those who visit the site to provide comments or answer surveys as the project proceeds. TKDA staff can assist with website development, if needed, and provide documents and surveys in a website - ready format • Media -- local media can help to create and to awareness about the planning process encourage participation. We can create articles or press releases for local newspapers. The City could also use the local cable channel to present information about the plan to city residents. _.. cTlInv CITY 0 NEW 1 °lGPE I CITY CENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVtLv -1— Example of a possible presentation format of final ptans and study report. TKPA a i a i e e The right company: The right tone la� The right P � roject Approach an °r a� i �` t hi Oil i �� �qo try � 8 a ' 1;= Work Plan PHASE I - SITE ANALYSIS AND UNDERSTANDING X �� Goal: Develop a thorough understanding of the site, the City's vision and goals, and existing plans and studies to inform the design process. Discuss the area, goals or the City Center and develop a working consensus to guide the study Identify issues, concerns, and opportunities in and around the study area. e i will maps a a "charette" exercise using g and photos to pinpoint issues and concerns. It could also include walk area to aid n site Center area or p evaluation and issue identification. Task 1- Meeting with City Staff and Consultant Team Key members of the TKDA team and CDI /LISC meet with the City staff team to begin the project. This meeting will include the following: • Review and clarify the project goals, Work Plan and schedule. • Review the past plans and studies of the City Center area with City staff. Identify key issues, problems, and opportunities. Discuss current and proposed redevelopment and multi -modal transportation facilities. • Walk the study area and identify issues on site. • Identify the Project Advisory Committee members, develop the schedule for th the first meetings, and develop the ag enda meeting. Task 2 - Review Past Plans and Studies TKDA staff will review the past City Center studies, the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan, relevant and Hennepin County plans, existing transportation infrastructure plans, and other existing studies, and use the information to inform the study. Task 3 - Project Advisory Committee Meetings (2) The first phase of the study will include two PAC meetings: w ill facilitate the first PAC PAC Meeting 1: TKDA meeting, including the following tasks: • Review the study goals, process and proposed outcomes Prepare for the Block Exercise activity TKDA will develop the agenda and materials for the meeting in consultation with City staff, and complete a meeting summary PAC Meeting 2: CDVLISC will facilitate the ` and Block Model Exercise" with the PAC The Corridor Development Initiative CDI /LISC staff will facilitate a "Block Model Exercise" with the PAC. The exercise will identify two potential development options in the City Center Area, and utilize the CDI block exercise process to explore developmenscenarios. heet of the scenarios. final will include a su TKDA will work with C staff the Block Exercise to integrate the into the project process and report. Optional Task —Focus Groups with Area Focus group discussions with a small (2- Focus g p 10) number of interested stakeholders are sometimes useful to gather specific information about site issues and concerns. We will discuss the potential value of one or more focus group meetings with area businesses, potential and determ ° oth stake whether to include focus groups and deter in the study process. I CITY OF NEN! HOPE I CITY CENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY P Approa i Wor a Phase 1 Deliverables: • summary of key information from past plans, studies and data Project website initiation • 3 Meetings: Initial Project Meeting with City staff 2 PAC meetings (CDI /LISC to facilitate Meeting 2) Meeting summaries (CDI /LISC to provide summary for Meeting 2) Optional: 1 or 2 Focus Group aries meetings and meeting PHASE If - CREATE DDE VIE OPTIONS FOR TOD AND TRANSPORTATI C Work with stakeholders to develop and r eview s and the options for City Cente d e velop consensus on p options. We will work with the City Staff and PAC to identify and evaluate a full range of options for TOD and Transportation in the City Center area. This activity will focus on the transportation corridors and adjacent land use areas in the area. Task 1- Develop Draft options for Review by PAC We will develop a preliminary set of options for improvements for discussion and further development with the City staff and PAC. Our interdisciplinary team of landscape architects, planners, architects, and engineers will collaborate to develop the draft options, planning -level cost estimates, and implementation issues. We will utilize a variety of graphic techniques to communicate the potential physical improvements for the staff and PAC discussions. The improvements will include options for building facades, transit facilities, trail connections cape pedestrian and bicycle facilitie and str ed t in the elements, and how they may vision and goals. study area to meetthe City' We will review the options and technical issues with City staff (2 meetings, scheduled before each PAC meeting), and then with the PAC (2 meetings), completing design development as needed for the meetings. Task 2 - PAC Meetings (2) PAC Meeting 3: Review Options and Identify Preferences op tions • This meeting will review a wide range of op for the improvements at City Center, and seek to develop a consensus s Preferences for building facades, Compete Streets, including pedestrian, bike and bus/ transit facilities, and pedestrian - friendly streetscape elem maybe combined in the study area. hl� n 4 1 i�. �nF. t M;yY k n tiCv.x • Presentation of the options will include a discussion of estimated costs, implementation and maintenance requirements and issues as needed to compare the options. TyI Fi time. The � project Approach ♦ 1 Work Plan The meeting will be organized in a "charette" format, with TKDA staff and the PAC working together to review, modify, and combine the options. The goal of the meeting will be to select some preferred options for further development. TKDA will complete development of the selected options for PAC meeting 4. presentation boards in City Ha", c""' v"v for comments at each of these locations. Optional meetings with stakeholders: kehe City may determine whether some specific should meet to discuss the preferred options for the City Center area. This might include a meeting with Ryan Companies /Target, and /or other businesses or developers in the City Center area. Phase It Deliverables: e Graphic presentation of preferred options for Open PAC Meeting 4: Refine Preferences and Determine Preferred Options • The second meeting will review the additional ferred options identified development of the pre at PAC Meeting 2. The goal of this meeting will be to select the preferred options for the TOD and streetscape improvements in the City Center Area. Task 3 - public Open House and Presentation of Options to the Community We will work with the PAC and City sta ff schedule sentthe a Public Open House meet ingCte per improvements preferred options for the City to the Community. The City will work with us to develop the mailing list for the meeting, and complete the mailing and identify the preferred site for the open house. TKDA staff will facilitate the Open House meeting. We will utilize a variety of graphic techniques to present the preferred options, and discuss the options with open house participants. We will also develop a feedback mechanism, such as comment cards or a survey, to gather feedback at the open house. We will summarize the comments received at the open house meeting. We also suggest posting the preferred options on the City Web Site and if possible, placing the House and City Hall • Website info • Meetings: 2 PAC 2 meeting with staff 1 Public Open House Optional: group meetings) with specific stakeholders PHASE IA - FINALIZE OPTIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS, IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND REPORT Center Goal: Select the preferred options for City improvements, and complete cost estimates, a phasing plan, and other implementation recommendations for the preferred options. Our interdisciplinary team will work together and with City staff to develop detailed cost estimates, a phasing plan, and other implementation recommendations. We will present the draft tot ed preferr PAC for discussion and development, ton plan, and options for improvements, imp plan, supporting materials will be included in a project report. Task 1: PAC Meetings 5 and 6 swill be needed We estimate that two PAC meeting to complete the following: • Review the comments and results of the Open House meeting. CITY CENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY CITY U Pi r.. Vd HC "' f TELDA r iT The right time• The right people. The right compam Proiect Ap proa ch • i • • Finalize the preferred options and recommendations for the City Center improvements (Meeting 4). • Discuss costs and other implementation elements, and develop phasing options for the options with the PAC, and develop a preliminary phasing plan (Meeting b)* Task 2: Develop Draft Report Center Transit TKDA t-Or ented Development ,, once d report the following: • vision and goals for TOD and Transportation in the City Center area. • Brief summary of past studies and plans. • Preferred options for City Center improvements, with a focus on clear and compelling graphic communication. • Cost estimates. • Phasing Plan —this plan will include options for near -term improvements that may be implemented in the area without additional occur redevelopment along and improvements l redevelopment in the City occur Center area. • Implementation Plan and recommendation • Development code and policy recommendation . Appendices including data and analyses, meeting summaries, options reviewed and PAC discussions, and other background materials that support the plan. Task 3 - Review Draft Plan and a hard copy of We will provide an electronic copy the draft plan to the City for distribution and review. We suggest that the following activities be included TKDA t time. Tl�e right people. The right company The righ • Two staff meetings • Maintenance Review • One PAC meeting • Review by City Advisory Commissions (Parks, Planning) • Post draft plan on website and provide mechanism for comments • Public Open house meeting (Optional) • City Council meeting Maintenance Review. It is sometimes easy for designers and stakeholders to select options focusing on appearance, function and cost, and to overlook future maintenance. We b eW ere is benefit to the City in having a spe step that formally incorporates the City staff who will be responsible for maintaining the proposed improvements. We recommend a meeting with City staff responsible for the maintenance of the ond to proposed improvements to review and rt of r eviewing potential maintenance issues, as a p the draft plan. -- Task 4 - Final Plan and Presentation plan based on The TKDA team will revise the draft p direction from City staff es, PAC, and other rev from advisory comet activities detailed in Task 3. We will provide an electronic and hard copy of the final plan to the City. TKDA will participate in presentation of the final plan to the City s Commissions and City Council as requested by City staff. M in the review of the draft plan: 11M mmwwmm� CITY OF ItiEVI tIC� I CITY CENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY " Project Approach and Work Plan Phase III Deliverables: Draft Plan (electronic and hard copies) Final Plan (electronic and hard copies) Meetings: 3 staff meetings Maintenance Review One PAC meeting City Parks Commission City Planning Commission City Council Second Public Open House (optional) Phase IV - Complete Recommendations for City Development Code Goal: Select an approach to update the City Code to implement the proposed improvements to the City Center area. The City's Development Code will be a key mechanism for implementing the proposed City Center Improvements. A variety of approaches may be used to incorporate redevelopment in the Code, including the following: • Creation of an overlay district with performance standards that incorporate the proposed improvements. • Rezoning and incorporation of performance standards in the new zone(s). THLDA a' The right time. The right people. The right compa:p We will review the City's existing development code with City staff (2 meetings estimated), identify and discuss potential approaches to modify the code to implement the proposed improvements, and determine the strategy the City will use to update its code to implement the study. As an optional task, we will work with the City staff to update the code. Phase IV Deliverables: Review of city development code 2 meetings with staff to discuss options for updating the code to implement the study • Memo discussing options and the preferred approach for updating the code. The memo would be incorpo- rated into the study report • Optional task: code update • Use of special use or conditional use permits that include conditions that require proposed improvements. This would also include development of performance standards for the City Center area that could be used as a basis for conditions. • Combination of these approaches CITY RESPONSIBILITIES We will work closely with City staff and officials to complete the scope of services listed in this proposal. TKDA suggests that the City will provide the following services as part of this effort: • Identify a project manager and point of contact for the project. • Provide direction and decisions on the scope of services and project plan as needed. • Furnish copies of previous plans and studies. CITY Q t F-W HOPIE I CITY CENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMEN Avu i M11— TATION STUDY F M Project Approach an • • Participate in development of the PAC and identification of project stakeholders and appropriate methods to involve them in the project. • Coordinate meeting locations, mailing lists, and notices and participate in the meetings planned for this project. • Update the website with study `'o" information and surveys as needed. TKDA will assist with this task, as requested. • Communicate as needed for project management and overall coordination. • Review and comment on options and project products in a timely way to keep the project on- schedule. • Provide input and comments on the draft plan and implementation plan. • Provide direction, as needed, on comments received on the draft plan. OPTIONAL MEETINGS identify City staff and the project participants may the need for additional meetings during the project process. TKDA staff will facilitate and participate in additional meetings if requested by the City. We estimate that our cost for additional meeting, the meetings is approximately $450 to $1,450 per depending on the number of staff involved and the length of the meeting. CITY OF r;EVd FIC" P, i CITY CENTER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY TF:DA The right time. The right people. The right compaz;y A ai i jam 4, A I Z ,c C) z z Ld C C L li y J G. LL • • il r c 4) z 4-4 0 E tll Ca tU rn ai E- H O rn rr 5 Ld 0 W I 9 m 2 rk &0 0 H rr, I_- 4� E YEA KCS Cll TKDA The The ". The right company Proiect Fee Estimate �-immommommom 33 llmw�lwllll Elmmmmmm—; STUDY mil l iollm 1111 i imillml! 1111 1 1 Ill Bills'' 1: 1 1 ill ER TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMEN T AND TRANSPORTATIO CIP�i NEW HONE I CITY CENT COUNCIL X(a Originating Department Community Development By: Eric Weiss, CD Assistant By Curtis Jacobsen, Director of CD Request for Agenda March 8, 2010 Kirk McDonald, City Manager Agenda Section Development & Planning Item No. ovin contract with TKDA to perform Transit Oriented Development study for the New Hope Resolution appr g City Center area (improvement project no. 842) Requested Action cil approve the resolution approving a contract with TKDA to perform e Staff re commends the City Coun TOD study, Improvement Project #842. Background fore the prev city has chosen TKDA to conduct the city's ODrs o d lution and o contract the City As discussed p Y City Council will formally approve a contra TKDA. as soon asppossible, as is desired by staff. TKDA has Council will ensure that the study will b able to begin stated they are able to begin work immediately. The city attorney has reviewed the contract and recommends approval. Recommendation Staff recommends the City Council approve the resolution and contract. Attachments: - Resolution Contract for TOD study s Second by Motion by MONNEW Ing PLANNING \P LANNING \Piannin \Q 8v R - Approve TOD Stud} Contract TKDA.doc I: \RFA \_ City of New Hope Resolution No. 2010- 39 Resolution approving contract the New Hope City Center area Transit Oriented Development study f (Improvement project no. 842) (TOD) study to investigate the c ity of New Hons an d improved transit, p ope is seeking a Transit Oredestdr Development dpbiyle connections within the City WHEREAS, Y TOD design opti Center area an d identify potential physical and non-physical imp rovements; and WHEREAS, a Request for Proposal pr ocess was undertaken and TKDA has been recodmmen ed by the RFP Review Committee as the best qualified contractor to perform such a s tud y; and WHEREAS, TKDA has performed similar studies in other communities and their staff has experience working in New Hope and with city staff; and su bcontractor to conduct a WHERE , AS TKDA intends to partner with Corridor dDevelopment Initiative as a hands -on community block exercise; an New Hope desire to enter into a contract prepared by the city attorney for WHEREAS, TKDA and the city of p a TOD study for the city's City Center area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city of New Hope approves the contract with TKDA for a TOD study of the New Hope City Center. of New Hope, Hennepin County, Minnesota, this 8th day of March 2010. Adopted by the City Council of the city w✓k"^' Mayor Attest: City Clerk March 15, 2 010 one ndrec� Mr. Eric Weiss Planner City of New Hope 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, Minnesota 55428 Re: Contract for 2010 City Center TOD Study Dear Mr. Weiss: original of the referenced Contract. We appreciate the Enclosed please find afully- executed opportunity to provide these services. ing additional, please contact me at (651) 292 -4582 or at If Y ou have any questions or need anyth sherri.buss @tkda.com. Sincerely, Sherri A. Buss, R.L.A. Project Manager SAB :adh Enclosure An Employee Owned Company promoting Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity �0� City of New Hope Contract For 2010 City Center TOD Study For valuable consideration as set forth below, this contract dated the 9 day of March, 2010 is made and signed by the City of New Hope, a Minnesota tem a unicipal corporation corporation, "City ") and Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and As soc TKDA (hereinafter "Contractor "). 1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contractor hereby promises and agrees perform the co mply with all the RFP dated visions of this Contract and the specifications set for Y of New December 23, 2009 for a City Center Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study of the New Hope City Center. This Contract, the City of New Hope RFP, TKDA proposal response dated January 11, 2010 and any other information a de om the of the Contractor, shall compromise the total agreement p arties hereto. No oral objection or claim by any party to the other shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in this Contract. 2. THE WORK The work to be performed by Contractor under this Contract (hereinafter the "Work "), is described in the City's RFP dated December 23, 2009 and the Contractor's proposal dated January 11, 2010 which includes but is not limited to the work items set forth below. Any modifications to the work must be made in writing to be effective. a) Meet with City staff to review and clarify project goals, work plan, schedule and deliverables. ess the existing physical, political, and financial b) Review past planning studies to ass situation of the City Center and City. C) Facilitate Project Advisory Committee consisting of members of the community who will guide the study and provide vision. d) Coordinate block exercise with Corridor Development Initiative. e) Conduct an analysis of existing and potential traffic concerns and needs. f) Develop design options for street scape and transit- oriented design for City Center area. Review to help City better understand the continua g) Conduct Maintenance maintenance needs of pedestrian improvements. h) Provide final report which includes recommendations for changes to City code and policy to implement TOD design principles. i) Conduct one public open house and make one presentation of the final study to community committee and city officials. 3. CONTRACT PRICE The City agrees to pay the Contractor the not to exceed amount of $46,818.00 for the TOD basis as provided in the Contractor's study, calculated on an Hourly Time and Materialabents to the Contractor within 30 days proposal. The City shall make monthly progress pa yments of receipt of the Contractor's invoice. The City may hold 5 % of the invoice amount as retainage. This retainage amount shall be payable ink full within as as City Councd a te of receipt of the completed study. Date of receipt shall acceptance of the study at a regularly scheduled Council meeting. 4. PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS The Contractor shall subcontract with LISC /CDI for the Block not to exceed amount of of study as identified in the RFP and Contractor's proposal up to $8,000.00. Subcontractor's contact information is: a. Local Initiatives Support Corporation /Corridor Development Initiative: (contact - Gretchen Nichols, phone # 651- 265 -2280) Address: 570 Asbury Street, Suite 207, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Contractor further represents and agrees it will not per mit � w i th ou t first obtaining wrtten this contract by other subcontractors not identified a r and consent from the City and disclosing to the City the n ame, a be t elephone nreasonably wit d. contact person of said subcontractor. The City's cons ent will ot Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §471.425 subd. 4a. Contractor ac a grees it will pay e City for any its subcontractors within 10 days of Contractors p t f payment and all undisputed services provided by the subcontractor under this contract. If the Contractor fails to make timely payment of any un d isputed of %2° /per month an any part of section, Contractor will also pay its subcontracto interest a month any undisputed amount is not paid on time to the subcontractor. Contractor agrees the m i n imum monthly interest penalty payment for p all pay the a penalty is $10.00. For an unpaid balance of less than $100.00, due to the subcontractor. Further, Contractor acknowledges and agrees it will be required to pay costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney th sectiont prev in a civil action to collect interest penalties undis amounts per 5. TERM OF CONTRACT The effective date of this contract shall be March 8, 2010, and shall be completed in 2 accordance with time frame and schedule as set out in the R the completion in date detail in in she contractor's proposal. The City shall have the option to extend contract in its sole discretion. 6. INSURANCE Before beginning actual work under this Contract, the Contractor shall t table b o the City City an sumit to the Accord 25 certificate of insurance or other insurance certificate P providing for the following coverages: a. Worker's Com ensation Insurance Coverage A - Statutory Each Accident Coverage B - $500,000 Disease — Policy Limit $500,000 $500,000 Disease — Each Employee b. Com mercial General Li ability $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 General Aggregate Products /Completed Operation Aggregate Errors and Omission Professional Liability Each Occurrence Personal Injury C. Com prehensive Automobi Lia_bilit $1,OOO,000 C single limit bodily ned and hired property Damage. All owned o vehicles. d. U mbrella Excess Liab ility $1,000,000 Each occurrence and aggregate Contract This certificate must provide for the coverage to be wide the insurance t cover ge will not until 30 days after the Completion Date and must pro company without 30 daysn ractor`somsuranceecoverage i City of to be canceled by the insurance cancel. The certificate must further provide that the Co primary coverage notwithstanding any insurance coverage performed under the contra p by apply to liability, injury or damage relating to the p either the City or any employee, agent, independent contractor r any other City person or entity retained by the contractor to p led on the CGL and Auto b rform the services d overages referenced. included as an additional In 7. LAWS REGULATIONS AND SAFETY The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and 3 regu lations a pp licable to performance under this Contract that are in effect at the time of the execution of this Contract. g. INDEMNIFICATION The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend an d hold the City or es o action damages, including costs and attorney's fees, from any claims, d arising out of any act or omission on the part of the o of the work og s services performed employees in the performance Contro to act. y or furnished by t contractor under this 9. ASSIGNMENT tion or The Contractor shall not assign or transfer, whether a li a bilities r responsnotabilities b without otherwise, any of its rights, duties, benefits, obligations, prior written consent of the City. 10. NOTICE The address and telephone number of the Contractor for s, Rp°A any ss, s 444 Cedar Street, Suite other purpose under this 1 contract shall 651-292-4582; be 651 92 -0083. 1500, Saint Paul, MN 5510 er this The address of the City for purposes of giving notices and N 554 he pu pose und person for contract shall be 4401 Xylon Avenue ire No r of Co ri y D velopment); 763- 531 -5119. this contract is Curtis Jacobsen IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Contract have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF NEW HOPE Y By Kathi Hemken, Mayor By °, Kirk McDonald, City Manager 4 STATE OF MINNESOTA ss. —! T TNT'TV nF NFNNEPIN } t iMA STATE OF MINNESOTA ss. COUNTY OF _ me on thi �s da of M AWL The foregoing was ac knowledged d b Griffin, Vice President f Municipal Ser behalf 2010, by Sherri Buss, Project Manager john Kin , Duvall, Anderson and Associates d/b /a/TKDA, a Minnesota corporation, o Toltz, g of the corporation. iC a IN# h 5 . 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The study is in As you are aw tS' tended to outline the city, iss aces and a vibrant atmosphere. City Center area as a place centered on transportation o p lions, gathering p s hould be fairly familiar with the City Center Vision document all the the City a n At this point, you s Center Vision and City Council have been very involved in the ve Plan sand previous City Center redevelopment studies. includes language from the city's Comprehens The Council is asked to review and approve of the vision document. If approved, staff and the consultant will work with the Planning Commission and City Council on implementation. Recommendation Commission reviewed the City Center Vision at its June 7 and g and recommen document on a 7 -0 vote. Staff recommen d approval The Planning ds the City Council approve the resolution Attachments: - Resolution - City Center Vision Second by Motion by U To: i r\S2FA \C0MM DEV \Planning \Q & R - Approve City Center TOD Vision 6-13- Am City of New Hope Resolution No. 2011 -90 Resolution approving City Center Vision (Improvement project no. 842) p WHEREAS, since the s ring of 2010, the city of New Hope has been conducting t options, pr ved transit Transit Oriented Development (TOD ) c to investigate TOD options and opportunities for redevelopment and pedestrian, and bicycle connections, revitalization of the City Center area; and the Ci Council, Planning Commission, city staff, and project colndsultant have created the WHEREAS, tY document utilizing past studies and the Comprehensive Plan, az ber of o en houses have been held to garner support and comments from residents and WHEREAS, a num p businesses; and Y WHEREAS, the Cit Center Vision is an important first step in a number of on items necessary to implement and make revitalization and redevelopment , n on to Cit Center Vision recognizes that the city will take the lead � � reside t ts and WHEREAS, ry redevelop the City Center, and of the area will partner l andthe bbusiness o to foster and shape redevelopment Planning Commission reviewed the City Center Vision at a public hearing held on June 7, WHERAS, The P g 2011, and recommended approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city of New Hope approves the City Center Vision. n County, Minnesota, this 13th day of June, 2010. ' Council of the city of New Hope, Hennepi Adopted by the City Mayor Attest: City Clerk Adopted in - 1 2011 ts e contributions of the f to the Task Force acknowledged and appreciated: view Hope City Council • Mayor Kathi Hemken • John Elder • Andy Hoffe • Eric Lammle • Daniel Stauner New Hope Planning Commission • Ranjan Nirgude • Paul Anderson • Sunday Onadipe • James Brinkman • Eric Skalland • Sandra Hunters • T Schmidt • Jeffrey Houle • Steven Svendsen • Kimberly Johnson • Pat Crough Rogerl-andy Contributors • Bob Cunningham, TOLD Development • Patricia Fitzgerald, Hennepin County • Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers Inc. • Meg McMonigal, Cit of St. Louis Park Staff and Consultants • Kirk McDonald, City Manager • Curtis Jacobsen, C Development • Eric Weiss, Community Development • Shari French, Parks and Recreation • Guy Johnson, Public Works • Sherri Buss, TKDA • Gretchen Nicholls, Twin Cities LISC /CDI Tj -3 e- N e v. / 10 P e f_-ity Genter Study v✓as funded by a grat"t fl'01-n Hennepin co�jnty� Ni Hope Cit Center Vision . 3 action 'i.® Executive Summary oection 2.0 5 Background & Process..... ... ....•......... iection 3.0 10 CI)I Block Exercise .... ............................... Section 4.0 Vision & Guilding Principles ...................... 13 City Center Transportation ....................... . 18 ® Public & Community Gathering Spaces ......... a Businesses ........................ ......... ............................... .. 22 ......................... ® Environment ........ ............................... .23 a Finances ............................................. .............................25 g Government .................... ...... ............................... section 5.0 .....,,,.,26 Public C ...... ••............. Section 6.0 „ Implementation ........................ ..,.... ........ ................. New Hope City Center Vision - 4 This report presents the city of New Hope's vision and recommendations for the redevelopment of its City Center area. The recommendations will be incorporated into the city's Comprehensive Plan, and will be used to guide c it y policy and redevelopment efforts. The Cit Council and Planning C led the development of the vision, supported by staff, c onsultants, and contributors from the public and private sector. The vision was presented to local businesses and residents at several meetings, and their comments are included in this report. I The report also includes a discussion of the next steps the c ity will take to begin to make the vision a reality. C , New Hope Cit Center vision • 5 New Hope v itim 1 - f�����M����V �����\U"^� ��~°''''^'~�'� he city will take the lead in implementing the vision 10 redevelop the City ;enter, and will partner with the business community, residents and others D foster and shape redevelopment of the area. fn ,o« ��|���O��[l of the vision include include t�tfollowing: `°� . - _ » Build on the area's assets. » Create a vibrant destination that attracts residents and visitors. » Include diverse uses that support each other—housing, offiueo, oonnnnnroia| uses and public spaces. » Include housing that prnvideaU#*cyde options and supports businesses and services. , improve connections and facilities for drivers, pedestriane, bicyclists and transit-users. » Develop great public and private spaces that encourage people to come, to Unger and to have fun. The City Council and Planning Commission understand that this iaa long-term vision, and that redevelopment will take aignffioant time and resources. Discussions with other communities inthe metro area that have successfully developed similar areas indicated that a strong vision and commitment are needed 1ocommunicate with residents, businesses and potential developers, and to guide redevelopment for the !ong-1ernn. 1,xarnple ( �f Outdoor cafes The city recognizes that the New Hope City Center is the heart of the community " The health of City Center is important to the health and prosperity ofall businesses and residents in the community, and to its economy, The city ia committed to the vision for City Center, and adopted this report and its recommendations on ------ insert date -------- 2011, wm" Hope Cit Center Vision ' 6 New Hope City Cente�' Vision 7 City Center is located around the intersection of 42nd and Winnetka avenues in New Hope. The boundaries of the area f or the purpose of this study are Boone Avenue on the west, Quebec Avenue on the east, 45th Avenue on the north, and 40th Avenue on the south. The area currently includes the city's municipal center, Civic Center Park, commercial and residential land uses, school district administrative offices and bus garage, and the 42nd Avenue corridor. - Tj City Center urea is identified in Section I Figure 1. The City Center Study began in early 2010, with funding from Hennepin County. The study goal was to identify opportunities to shape redevelopment in the City Center area to include multi-modal transportation options Such as transit facilities and improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists. As the Study moved forward, the City Council recognized a need to develop a comprehensive vision for the redevelopment of City Center that included the transportation goals and other significant elements that will shape redevelopment of the area, Backgrouna & riuucz:)z:> ,-A-ty enier N icat- N, Hop- City Center Vjs!on 8 y Cenier v isb Background and Process A first step in the city Center study included review of the past studies and master plans completed for the City Center area in 1998, 2003, 2004, and 2005, The City Council noted that none of these studies were pmarbet th city as the plan for redevelopmet o the City Center area. Th situation in the area and the tools available to the city fr rdevelopm nt have changed significantly since the earlier studies we completed.eNeile some of the principles and ideas from these studies are still useful, the city concluded that it needed afresh vision for the area. Early steps in the study also developed a consensus of the assets and issues in the city Center area. The area's assets identified by the City Council and Planning Commission included the following: Location— excellent access to employment, housing and opportunities both in Minneapolis and in growing suburbs to the west and north. Transportation connections, including easy access to and from interstates, state highways, county roads and the local street network. >> Existing successful businesses and organizations in the City Center area. e area a hub of activity for )> Existing city facilities that help to make th Civic Center Park, residents, including the city government center, and community Pool. located in the- City Center area � �,`�\/ ����r�f��� vision � ��[�� �/~~o ��~~^ � K����nM�Hn an Process � ����`'. ��. .~_ Based on these assets, the City Center should serve aa the commercial and social heart of the community. issues and characteristics that currently make it difficult for the area to serve this role include the following: » Space aoeintheCityOenteran*aieourrent|yundaputi|ized.Thearea i a high proportion of surface parking lots, and some commercial properties are vacant. » Connections and circulation are poor for pedestrians, bicyo\eo, ca/s. and transit users » The area does not attract enough shoppers, diners and visitors » The area does not generate enough income, jobs Vr tax dollars » The area ia not prepared for the future. ns�nt�eC�yCenteronsa f�jS�ngconomo The City Council held a series of joint meetings with the Planning Ounnrniaaion to develop aviaion and aoet of guiding principles for the redevelopment of City Center that would build on the area's assets and guide The meetings included gathering information from several sources to develop the vision and a th er i n ginforrnationfronnseversde ouroestodeve|op1hevieionand principles. The joint meetings included a "Block Exercise" that developed and \1eof evaluated several potential eoenarivafurnsd�ve|oprn�nt� Theoaau the Block Exercise are included inSection3,Oof this report. Staff and consultants identi�edother oornrnunitiesin the roetru�reavv\th characteristics similar to New Hope that have completed redevelopment of similar oornrneroia| areas in recent years, They interviewed the city staff proieotdev�|operswhovvurkedonthese projects to identify � t|butedtu�he�uooe�aof these redeve|oprnent thee|ern�nt�thot�nn r i1f�U� efforts, andooughtreoornnnendetions1uavoidprob|ernaorp . | ' tativeofrnnnthose pr��eotspresented their thoughts inapane RePre�eo discussion, by the infurrnationthat staff and consultants . � reueivedfrom other interviews. New Hope Cit Center Vision ^ 10 ��'�\/ ����[�f��r Vision _ � _ Background and Process Following those informational meetings, the Planning Commission and City Council developed the vision and principles for City Center redevelopment, included in Section 4.0 of this report. Getf`[lQ |[l[)LJt The City Council and Planning C}*rnrnieaion reviewed the draft vision and principles with a panel including a developer who has worked on multi- use development projects, amunicipal finance expert, and staff from e neighboring community that has completed successful redevelopment projects. The panel provided helpful feedback on the draft. The Council and Planning Commission also presented the draft vision and principles at a meeting with the businesses Currently located in City Center, ands t two meetings with city residents. The businesses and residents generally supported the vision and principles, and provided additional thoughts and suggestions regarding the City Center vision and principles for redevelopment -The meetings and comments received are summarized m Section c.o \m[l Following the public meetings, the City Council and Planning Commission reviewed the comments received and updated the draft vision and principles. Finally, they developed the implementation plan included in Section 8.Oof this report. New Hope Cit Center Vision ' 11 3 S E qP-r.t1nn 3.0 i-1111" -�'\ Ex e Planning C and Council members participating in the exercise developed several options for redevelopment in the City Center area, including new housing, retail, office and commercial uses and new open space areas. The LjSC/CDI team completed quick feasibility analyses of the options developed, and provided immediate feedback on the potential financial feasibility of each option. The exercise helped Council and Planning C members to learn about cost factors and other considerations that developers must address when putting together a development proposal for a site. It also helped the members to test various Combinations of land uses, and understand how they might fit the City Center site. 0 tDO Nev✓ Hope residents participating in the Cr)j [,31ock 1, ye/'Clses As part of the exercise, the groups identified their goals and concerns related to redevelopment. Their thoughts are summarized in the tables on the next page. These ideas and concerns are also reflected in the vision and principles developed in subsequent meetings. New Hope City Center Vision 13 - t F� � D D c E x e r c " is_�. e What are your concerns about redevelopment?" Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Quality - Taxes Deviate plans High architectural Viable? Too costly Equitable to all involved standards St / uses Critical mass / traffic Relocation involvement Strong draw moi - e people and cooperation I ncentives to come U nde -utilization (empty Maintainable Diversity buildings) Connectivity Timing Pedestrian friendly Losing small town Surrounding Viable new businesses feeling communities -- improved School Hotels competition Disti ict Administration Niche developments Putting all eggs in one building Become more I business friendiy basket iraffic generator RedUction in rental Increase tax base property Cohesive design / "What do we want to achieve through redevelopment?" Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Residential density tax base improve cohesive community • Quality of retail stores Environmentally Grocery store Sense of community Multi-generational uses sustainable Accessibility of Focal point pride transpori:ation m Zing improve irnage of Green space Restaurants Professional ofIf:cc New Hope Medical facilities space • Commercial [3ecorne a destination Pedestrian friendly for City Center Viable new businesses warehouse Connect to City Hall improved School Hotels and parks Disti ict Administration Niche developments Community center building Become more I business friendiy Attract younger families iraffic generator Owner occupied Increase tax base residential Cohesive design / improved aesthetics Mixed use I airily friendly - activit;es, "children" iriendly (18 and under), senior friendly Safety Community center gathering or go -to place Vibrant New Hope City Center Vision , 14 This section discusses the city's rationale for the vision statement for the future of Cit Center, and presents the guiding principles for the design and redevelopment of the area adopted by the City Council and Planning Commission. Why Develop a Vision Statement for City Center? A vision statement defines the desired or intended future state of a place or organization. The vision is a long-term view, describing how the organization would like all or part o f its world to be. The vision statement for City Center expresses New Hope's goals for redevelopment of the area and how the area should look and function for residents, businesses and visitors. This statement will be a key communication tool that the city will use to inform developers, businesses, and residents about its goals for the redevelopment of the area. C.Jew Hope City Center Vision 1 (3woing rill inc r VISIO kJA Ciiy Ceriter '" x­\ & The principles associated with the vision provide greater detail that will guide the redevelopment of City Center to implement the vision, including future land uses, zoning, infrastructure, and site design. -The number sequence in the Principles, Ideas and Themes sections below does - indicate the prioritY Of the items in each sectio "New Hope's City Center is the hear t of the community. Ill strengthen this role, City Center will E The redevelopment o f city Center w s retail, c ommercial, and 0 nt year-round destination that include Q) b c a vibrant t center and parks and recreation areas residential uses. The governmen and friendly character of 0 will reflect the active, p,-osperous 00 New Hope, C: - )ter Park will anchor City Center on the 0 New Hope's government center and Civic Center L_ west. The commercial core around 42n and (D o f commercial uses , offices and Winnetka avenues will include a diverse mix ors in surrounding commun ities. restaurants that will serve city residents and neighb noods within and ities, A mix of housing types and neighbor Cent will be home to residents of all ages who enjoy surrounding City Cem easy access to s hopping and services. alks, trails, streets, transit The area will be connected by attractive sidew hub of th la ces'for ail a e and public parks and plazas, It will be the h off casal dining transportation systems. Wide sidewalks wil sp aces will feature Community and coffee with friends. plazas and green d recreation facilities ar-round The city's farmers market, trails, parks an events. lifestyle. The ye s moving and living an active will keep resident c family-, business and resident-friendly Conn activities will be a connections and jo- e re destination e nter, and make K the prem signature lement of the city Ce in entertainment, regular exercise or a in New Hope for dining, g, shopp leisurely strolL r to create and sustain the The city, businesses and residents will partne er connections to the community, city Cen 's new hope that keeps t will showcase the center and its the c ommunity exciting, growing, and evolving� y cit Nee, Hope Cit Center Vision 16 kj C,erci_er V'slo"' & r,iples and Supporting Themes for the vision: City Center should function and look like the heart oac e community. us o f civic, and ctural ivity and it should be the fee bus f uses and form Of the city's transportation network. The mix 0 development should have a,ldowntown" character. The area should express the identit and character siof the citY� tive; bun ess- and friendly, welcoming, positive, divers e and ac for people of all ages. resident-friendly; a good place I pact, efficient, and Ci Center redevelopment should be corn economically and environmentally sustainable. The design should be transit - oriented. - T he layou o f Clty Center s hould emphasize efficient use of land through management of density, the l and types of uses and efficient movement and parking. 4, The design of the streetscape, buildings, signs, gathering spaces and public spaces s hould work together to reinforce a strong, cohesive identity, dal connections will be critical to the a, Well-planned, multi-mO nections should include success o f City Center. These con L neighborhoods connections among neighborhoods, between ne and businesses and among the variety of uses within City Center. The center should include and connect facil strities to' eet pedestrians, bikes, vehicles and transit, pedestrian ents will make these lighting, signs and streetscape elem facilities safe and comfortable. w ill require high quali ructure tymaterials. , b. Design standards for the area w sustainable, and durable building and infrast a, 0. City Center landscaPc,will be a signature C lement of the are E , ca - with a look that links the Co mmunity to the 'Co of the a! unique to New Hope. The area should include ample and is uniq L generous landscap ing that are attractive Croon spaces and get throughout the year, its key assets: Redevelopment of City Center should capitalize on 1 city facilities --- city Hall, Milton C. Honsey community pool and Civic Center Park and local trails --- and private recreational facilities such as Life Time Fitness. ccess to Minneapolis and to communities 2, Central l with easy a in the western metro area. 3. successful businesses and organizations. e and renewal that will keep the Redevelopment should allow for chang City Center attractive for future generations, new residents, and new businesses as well a s foster healthy growth New Hope City Center Vision - 1 / ti e r e r , , - 1 of Rjtur6 Lrisportation I Our Msb� ,\/ Hope's transportation n etwork and location in the Twin Cities tropolitan region will continue to play a vital role in the health and )nomic strength of the city, New Hope i located on key regional -)sportation routes, midway between economic centers in Minneapolis j its growing northwestern suburbs, The city oill�anynesidebts who nificant ej - 1 ployment center, awell as home mmute to other cities. The c ity's transportation Setwill t ra ersive ,iety of modes including cars, trucks, pedetrinicyclists, nt, -iergency vehicles and rail transportation ie cit will work to increase t choices, and create a L fficient, safe, sustainable Ulti-modal transportation n etwork that is e )d c omfortable for all. City oadvuay l b ti 3 i nsportation network, with transit and trail connections to local �ighborhoods, the BottineauLransit linpeed other reiees l and cbusinisess e ,cal transportation system will help rests, employ sers get to their destinations quickly, while also allowing those same serS LO L- - a relaxed stroll with friends and family. Norti cc)"nOt CT 4Zflu CN v - 11 ­ - .- Principles and Supporting Themes and Ideas I, City Center will include and emphasize a successful and interconnected multi-modal t network tha network shout meets the Id needs of residents, employees and businesses, The include good connections to and from surrounding communities, including transit, bicycle and pedestrian connections 2, The City Center design will be based on Complete Streets* principles, and a balance among transportation users. V,j Hope City Center Vision * 1C, Roundabout in h'iGnTlee1U, W 111 I-- - — ­ L 3. Winnetka and 42nd avenues will continue to be major thoroughfares in the city and will be important to the efficient circulation f to the transportation users. They will also be important gateways community and City Center. Efforts should be made to improve the mobility and safety of these corridors, mediansdshould identify Cit Center Gateway areas and landscaped and showcase the character of City Center and New Hope, 4. City Center will include the city's main connection to the Bottineau transit line along 42nd Avenue. 5. The city will work closely with property owners, Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District and Mn /DOT in constructing, maintaining and reconstructing roads, transit facilities and trails, nd bicycle 6 7 The City Center design will provide pedestrian a connections within the city center area. The design and I b c l uV di e to streetscapes and amenities to attract pedestrians the area and provide a pleasant and safe experience. The design elements will include way-finding signage to support businesses and public facilities. The trails trail systems, such will as the proposed trails on c ity-wide and regional Y 32nd Avenue, arks that City Center will include wide sidewalks, plazas and p provide space for gatherings, socializing, and a safe and comfortable separation from traffic. potEntlal streetscaPe irrtprovE'rl?entS Complete Streets is an app+ "oath to transportation system planning that emphasizes the d and operatio"I ans, icyclists,omfotolrists and bus riders of all ages for all users, including p and abilities. The design should enable all users to move along and across the street safely. New Hope City Center Vision • 19 e r C." p J n Olic & Community Gathering Spaces r . Ms,tonlol the Future , Center will be the cultural and co mmunity center of New Ho . pe. -iould be engaging, active, lively and t un. Residens and visitors will ort a wide variety et at City Center for celebrations, acivities, theater, even ts and aces a t City Center will supp The public spaces gatherings, from impromptu meetings for coffee, taking a stroll, and ts and community-wide celebrations, ople weLLc �' Y, to farmer's marke ioneer S(7ual'e' Norge no, s. Supporting Themes and Ideas -)d )rinciple . design will include significant, r-neeting, gathering at 1. The City Center residents to shop, recreate, public spaces that attract city and area dine and relax. r will be linked to city Hall and Civic 2, Public spaces at City Cente Center Park. onnections within paces Center will be designed 3. The boulevard c ateway and access so that they uld serve as event - points to public spaces, will su pport retail, 4. The public spaces and gathering spaces and be linked to housing restaurant, service and other businesses, and adjacent neighborhoods. and public spaces should 5. some of the pedestrian and bike trails a be maintained for year-round use and all should be SDA a cessble. 6. Pedestrian -scale and street lighting should e intthe evenings, improve safety, and contribute to the e nergy and attractiveness of the City Center. ed to maintain streetscapes 7. some a dditional resources will be n eed and public spaces and year use of these facilities, This could and funding a business be accomplished through establishing improvement district. New Hope Cit Center vision , 20 learn - le"S Markel, J\IeW I ""' 0 City Center should include space for the New Hope Conjrnunity Farmers Market and space that can accommodate public festivals and events. e potential development of a c ommunity center The c ity will analyze in combination with a private fitness near the government center or veloped as a public/ center. The c ommunity center could be de private partnership, fort about the 0. Public spaces should include interpretive in history of New Hope and the city Center area, it , The c it y w ill work with businesses and organizations in the City Center area to identify staff and resources needed to provide programming in public spaces. -)oientied trail alternatives N Hcpe City Center ViSiOn - 21 !?... C.. r....? sinesses :: , \ � Es ; - n -i J, i t �F ub of commercial activity in New Hope It will serve Center will be the h mix of retail community by offering a unique , commercial, will co tinue >d, office and recreational needs. The business a° active p role in the e a strong component of the city and will play -edeveloped City Center will offer a greater mix of opportunities for the �ople of New Hope and surrounding communities to work, shop, dine id play. The revitalized Cit y Center will be a place where people of all pes come to do business and meet with their neighbors in coffee shops, staurants, stores and offices. New businesses will help to w the Dmmercial areas and bring new traffic to the city. City Ce ib of a thriving business community with strong links to the business and ummercial centrs along the 42nd Avenue corridor. e A vibrant cor��r��ercial arstt'rcr Principles, Supporting Themes and Ideas 1. City Center's diverse commercial, office and co mmunities, tail busses uses serve residents of the city and neighboring f r om New Hope and should attract and retain a diverse population the surrounding area. 2. The city will seek the support and input of the business community to attract and support new businesses and uses in City Center. Redevelopment will include retaining and supporting healthy businesses and organizations. include a major 3, The commercial area should be diverse, and may health club, signature restaurant, other offices, a dan nd of ail Shops grocery store, banks, professional and services in close proximity and connected to each other. New Hope City center Vision ^ 22 Life Time Fitness parkrnc rot The development of additional office uses in City Center is important to support retail businesses, services and restaurants. The commercial spaces should be diverse and adaptable to the needs of the community over the long term. The city may consider a variety of land uses that offer employment opportunities including office and retail businesses. Commercial uses should be positioned close to the streets and sidewalks, and easily visible and accessible to anyone driving, biking, busing or walking through the area. Tr affic patterns, amenities and public spaces in the commercial area should support the businesses and create a sense of energy, community and vitality. The city should adopt sign standards that support business success, and contribute positively to the identity and aesthetics of the area. Commercial areas should be inviting and friendly. They will include generous landscaping, lighting, pedestrian- oriented architecture, way-finding signage, windows with open views and street furniture, City Center should be supported by a well-organized Business Association, The Association should work closely with the city on redevelopment, maintenance, marketing and promotion efforts. p pedestian connections C'� I L E3 V New Hope Cit Center Vision . 23 e Le, i r C) r �n is Dousing for 4 [Fie F"tW" Jew Hope's healthy residential neighborhoods will continue to be one ,f the city's greatest assets. The redevelopment of City Center will add liversity and new neighborhoods to the community and provide an )xciting destination for residents of existing neighborhoods. ,ity Center will provide a mix of housing units that cater to needs hroughout the lifecycle, including young families and professionals, empty nesters and families looking for "move up" housing. The higher- Jensity housing options in City Center will include new housing types for - he community, such as higher-end condominiums and rental units, and -nixed-use residential/commercial buildings. Housing, commercial and office uses and multi -modal transportation options will support each other and be part of the new identity of City Center. Principles, supporting Themes and Ideas 1. The City Center area will include a mix of residential units that meet needs throughout the lifecycle and have a unique identity within New Hope. 2. The residential mix should be dominated by market-rate and lifecycle alternatives, and should include condominiums, townhomes and apartments. Apartment units should include those with rent at and above market rate to add diversity to the local rental market. Buildings may include mixed residential and commercial uses, 3. Residential uses will have easy access to walking, biking and transit connections. Transit options should include connections to employment centers in Minneapolis, western and northwestern suburbs, 4, City Center will include excellent, year-round connections between residential uses and commercial areas. Commercial areas and residential uses should support each other. Connections should be developed before or at the same time as development/ redevelopment of housing and adjacent uses. 5. Residential areas will be linked to the gathering spaces and existing green spaces in the City Center area. 6. New residential areas will be integrated and connected with surrounding neighborhoods. 7. Neighborhoods will be socially connected through strong civic organizations, neighborhood watch groups, churches, schools, social organizations and clubs and impromptu community events. New Hope Cit Center Vision . 24 - r �s e r r ur e Environment I au the local and regional environment v\/III continue to be The health o f l the c ity of New Hope. City Center will provide an opportunity important to 'L sustainability and the natural to implement the city's goals to enhance The design o f City Center will encourage walking, biking, and the use of transit. The buildings in City Center will be des'gned or retrofitted I to reduce the use of energy and utilize sustainable materials. The Center's landscape will be a signature element I that is attractive and enhances the n atural e nvironment. Principles Supporting Themes and Ideas o f sustainable n princ iples in City t he 1. The c ity will require the use ign of area will include Center design and redevelopment. Des the following: it as well as connections Emphasize walking, biking and Lr c-,,-" , to the c ity's trail system amenities, such as Provide ample biking facilities and a 1-n Center Pike rack-, and lockers throughout C"y am ple landscaping that is a Fignature element of landscape design should contribute to the Ci Center, The land or Interpret the local unique character of the Centel', express ec osystem and celebrate ail four seasons, j. provide incentives for buildings, parking and other facilities that meet Minnesota Energy Star program standards, the International Green Construction Code, the National Green Building Standard s, t-FED Standards, or similar standards for sustainabilitY. t materials during e. Encourage re-use and recycling 0 erials in construction and construction, use of re cycled rnaL provide r ecycling facilities post - construction t, Design parking to e ncourage shared parking, transit, walking and biking, maximize utilization of space, and minimize atmospheric warming. and retention that use g F mphasize st orm water treatment best managemcl I practices. I design and current be 1-�, Revise zoning regulations and design guidelines to ncorporate i i incipiCs and standards • sustaina�ble design pi CY, �.O � L V e C en t r , \,iision, I Gu � Ji i �5,, ; I L -RIi- f0i Finances 1011 Vi sl ), I 0 U 0 C 1. Q The future financial health and vibrancy o f City Center are important to the city of New Hope as a whole, The redevelopment financial health of the d diversity of the o f City Center should contribute to the growth an city's tax base. The development o f City Center, and c the re -s city will take a lead role in will seek partnerships with others in the public and private sectors to identity and f the resources netoo d fose developmene city i co mmitted to using all available s to cure funds, pursuing i nancing Programs to oa lg partnerships and implemecost-effective - f implement the vision and qs for redevelopment. Principles, Supporting Themes and Ideas 1. The c ity will be a leader and an active particip in partnership ant in the redevelopment of City Center, The c it y w ill with businesses, developers, investors, and other stakeholders to promote redevelopment, -n -�e tax base of financially feasible, in prove tl 2. Redevelopment will be Financ mic health for the near- the co mmunity and contribute to its econo and long -term. all available financia� tools and creative 3. The c it y will consider City Center redevelopment, while balancing approaches to support public and private interests, pub - iable shared risk with private developers 4. The c it y will consider reaso, siness assistance Policy. if the project is s upported by the city's bu 5. Financial planning and tools -term maintenance of will address long public facilities and streetscapes. City identify specific re 6, The c it y will deveioprnent areas wi thin to the vision and goals for Center and the r elationship of each area A --Ior)n strategy for ill define a . e - evelopment, T'i city w the city's red e assessments g building and site value each site, includin Y, relocation and -nent, financing strateg acquisition r ole in redevelopment strategy for marketing each site. rable, the city w ill solicit development 7, When the m aarket h is favO redevelopment area, propos for ec 8. The c it y w ill work with developers and stakeholders to identify s and its strategy for assembling and key redevelopment parcel controlling individual parcels he redevelopment plan. is as part of New HOPe Cit center Vision 26 V & G i Uiding f i _ 11 -1 Government 1 oL tj �� e The city government will play an importnt role in the redevelopment __itY Center by adopting and promoting the vision for the future and of utilizing is resources, knowledge, funding Sources and reulatory Powers to r,arketi _ing g achieve the vision, The city will have diverse roles including communication, ng, promotion, financing, developin g regulations and standards, esigning and building infra structure, and managing and organizing )development activities, I �e ci Will take the lead role in the redevelopment Of City Center to I Uvenate the area and realize its vision for the future. The city will use ✓ariety of financial, co mmunication and regulatory tool to guide and Pport rede velopment, and develo lximize i nvolvement and resourcesp . Public/orivate partnerships that will I Elected and apocia Y Offi cials p p"ty C champion the vision and work Closely with citizens pointean d hers to Move forward through consensus and Positive action, "c Supporting Themes and Ideas The city of New Hope i s committed to the re development of City Center as the focus Of civic, business and cultural activity in the community. The city will utilize a Variety Of methods to communicate its vision f future Of City Center to residents, businesses, or the other partners. Potential developers and The city will actively involve businesses, residents and other government Organizations in the City Center design and redevelopment Process. The city wilt work with businesses to identify key redevelo parcels for pment, and may when needed. use its resources to acquire key properties The city Will use its resources to develop the in frastructure that will 'rapport red evelopment and the vision for the Center, -he cit will revise the Zoning Map and City Code and amend the 'Omprehensive Plan as needed to Support its vision for redevelpm t f City Center, o n ' e city will develop promotional materials to c ommunicate its vision �d goals and attract involvement and investment in redevelopment. -te City Council should serve as the key advisory group for the d evelopment process, and see that redeveloment Occurs according the vision and goals for the at The Council p will regularly inform and ii7e the expertise and knowledge of its advisory committees to study ues, draft Policy and Make important recommendations to the city uncil. Cornt and commissions may be Dress redevelo created as needed to pment issues, N; e 1 Ho CitY Center vision 1 27 'rimerlis Public Redevelopment design ideas - The area directly east of City Hall (Kmart area) should be the heart of downtown. Break up the "superblock" between Xylon and Winnetka and 42nd and 45th avenues. Create pedestrian-friendly street connections and a park in this area that are connected to City Hall. xylorn could become part of a now "main street" for City Cemer, and connect the busier streets into the interior. Make it pedestrian and bicycle friendly. Create an area with a park/town square surrounded by businesses. Does not need to be a "main street"--- create something Unique to New Hope. 'ion, and limit Make /15th and Winnetka a controlled intersect driveways along Winnetka. Develop ideas for re-use of old gas stations. Create a park in the cemetery area. >) Pedestrian and bicycle facilities - Develop an indoor mall in City Center for year-round walking. Develop an attractive pedestrian bridge over 42nd and Winnetka LO serve pedestrians and function as a n attractive gateway to the Center. People want to be able to walk or bike home after hanging out in City Center or at the park. Past plans and studies f City Center have not had enough emphasis on green space and walkability. Those are good elements of this plan. their business. Work with Life Time Fitness to add trails around the Redevelopment phasing and priorities - In the short -term, the city could develop a community center in the vacant Big Lots space; put in more attractive plantings around the Center; encourage and allow for more eating outdoors; develop improved aesthetics and events that help to promote the area as the town center. Fix up the center islands on /12nd. The city needs to do a better job of maintenance. Need to discuss the next steps for redevelopment —will the city consider purchasing some properties? Redevelopment of the Kmart site should be a high priority. Contact businesses in the Four Seasons mall and t, - y to interest them in relocating to New Hope, Pub COMirnen >> Elements that would attract residents and others to City Center - City Center needs an entertainment component- - indoor or outdoor theater, Public or private event areas. ~ The area needs more nightlife and places togo after work and on weekends --bara. restaurants, live bands, etc. ~ Events could help to bring younger people into the area (outdoor theater and events cited aeexannp|eo). ^ Use the existing outdoor theeter more often. ~ Add a dog park. ~ Add o popcorn stand at the park. ~ Add a bike shop. ~ Add a grocery store. ~ The city should try to attract avariety of businesses, including lower cost businesses, to attract all residents. ^ Try to add ernedice| clinic—talk with North Memorial. ~ More outdoor eating areas that have good views and are pedestrian-friendly. Concept for dewskrprnen(ofsou/hoas1 cot nerof42nd and' Winna/kaavenues » Partnerships: ~ The city should hold a "land owner summit rneatng"inthe City Center area to discuss the future of the area with property owners. ~ The future of1he school district property io important tn the area. The buses and bus garage are not en asset tothedovvntuvvo-- unsttrautive.noioyandcauuepoUu New Hope Cit Center Vision ^ 33 »Redevelopment should consider needs tn increase tax revenue. Balance ^pub||o'' elements such ase community center with private elements. » Learn from mistakes nr problems experienced by other communities working on redevelopment. Section 6.0 t R F a "c Utilize Hennepin pro gram to im sidowa in Ci ty C ongoing Fun � _ g S s „ P ; ; r.rt of iou�ai biki ° - ig and walking grou s for 2012 - . . ..... .. .. .......... • Work with Hennepin County to promote Complete Streets approach in roadway corridors and lobby to Partner with position 12nd and Winnetka Avenues to receive CIP 2011 - H e nn epin Co unty funds for' Complete Streets impro ongoing _ p — County sidewalk improve merit 2012 - Hennepin Caun y Utilize Hennepin pro gram to im sidowa in Ci ty C ongoing Fun � _ g S s „ P ; ; r.rt of iou�ai biki ° - ig and walking grou s for 2012 - Diking and Walking Organizations supper of City .ente r�r r eve ,� � � - ongoi _ 2 012 - Create a streets commis _ _ - Updalk z oning or dttianc and PC'i forr i tance s,.tai��.��Y�- lr to a ldres Li4;sigin f or GocnpletF� : t'`cct:i irnpr overnoi ets. l ai9iz c r «r ar€ �y ;.o ��larr� t r r rc�'� 2012-1 r'c;quiro rner)t— Develop a City Center Transit Facility and iin! s to the Metro Trans t Bottineau tight rail facilities 2012-20 Public and Community Gat hering Space - 2011 "' " and r� ?'?` E3lai e , ne60eU LU :5LU PI 1 L e f` and fina L r)at' r Stems r Consider a "mobile fo od" license fo City C _2012 Revise e`Cn' iC c ode and performance stand tea nclude, re ,qui et ie °tiE> toe ;.write and 2012 Begin discussions with businesses and other organizations regarding a potential 2012 13 P Partn community Centel New Hope City Center Vision ° 35 Section % V:�` ¢2� p y spe n� Business - Bu Association iLMo; �t Off ;rests 2011 2011 - Hope ongoin Business Association 1�ie�,�,� Ho S upport busine even such as Shop p – — )ur acr ; ti ca I cYVt Hop( Dusinc ,s, E'�etWorking GrOU 7, 2011, _ gusiriess Ass ongcaing �T�vir ` E- C: ld liY slur gf .. "r -- „-- _ Seek Developer/ D evel op a Marketing Plan for city cent __ _ 2012 Priv Parti cipation Environment ir pal merit tree P�� ri rr1q, and other "green infr�i. �tra�StJture" efforts d-, /iii St. t�£ � and i�l��r tst uC .vt�€ 21�� ongoing –_�-- dede ajiY7 e i in ;city C r! Private Developers Develop concepts and plans for a "signature" 2012 14 and Bussinesses land a Cit Ce nter – Pr d t r, r c r f.. C.' 'E iC)k c;r't of _ 20 Private Deve _ I a� a i y 201'2 orc�'c.r i 7c�c �> or'c�pon` _ New SHope- City Center Vision • 36 city and e. — Update W_ebsite and Trac'< v ­ v, ` _ - — --- - oals ' uss g _ Schedule periodic op en houses to disc an d progress _ -- - it ass El y i - ---- --_` Consider optior7s to use TIP (Tai. Incre n nt Ce nter prolc Finan fun ds for Ci _ 7riC fi fi , s 1i� `> �rcr vlrt { a yASG Afi s {yLF a C I dC. ltifi}` _ �� Amend the Comprehensive Plan as needed tenter i ncorporate the vision and Principles for Cit', — — -- - -- :tando ci _ w.,....__-.------ - ' - ' — "' . _ . v . `_ .-- • -- "' special d �� "lets or overlay districts that include �t ' _ Create c ^F�lic sp design aces, sidewalks and trails standards for p u orate R Inciude mixed use an other district Center inc orporate housing and other desired L�ses i `i City a Maximize use of space and bring businesses close to sidewalks and public spaces rinciples Revise sign ordinance tos ddress vision and p (may include temporary g ) - ---'� Parking regulations�_____— -- -- 2011 - ongoing 2011 - ongoing 2011 - ong ___ -- -- - - -- 2011 Met Council Approval. 2011 - 12 _ — - COUNCIL Elm Originating Department Community Development By: Eric Weiss, CD Assistant Curtis Jacobsen, C Director a_ 4 0 A 0 Approved for Agenda Agenda Section Development November 14, 2011 and Plannin Item No. Kirk McDonald, City Manager 8 . 2 Resolution supporting grant application to Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Program for potential placemaking technical assistance and exercise for the City Center area. s Requested Action Staff requests the City Council approve of the resolution supporting the city's application to the 2011 Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Program. Policy /Past Practice The city applies for grants for potential redevelopment studies and projects whenever possible. The city has applied for and received grant monies for planning in the past. Background For the past year and a half, the city has been conducting the City Center Transit Oriented Design Study, a planning and visioning study funded through a grant from Hennepin County. The study has been key to the city moving forward on redevelopment of the City Center area, including the adoption of a vision for the neighborhood, discussions with property owners regarding site acquisition, and the beginning of discussions relating to land use and rezoning. The Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Program is a grant program providing technical assistance that will help "enable local governments and communities to implement changes that will move them along the road towards smart growth and sustainability. This technical assistance will take the form of one- to two - day workshops in one or more o f our unique suite of livability tools. Workshops are intended to provide communities with strategies to enhance livability, to create lasting economic and. environmental improvements, and to effect positive change for their residents. (The program) will focus on helping communities reach a tipping point or overcoming a significant hurdle in reaching a particular livability or sustainability goal. Coalition. members will work with selected communities to identify the tool or palette of Motion by t S Second by To: !:\ RFA\ COMM DEV \ Development Sustainab Communities Gra November 14, 2011 Request for Action Page 2 of 2 vability and sustainability goals, building off of each tools that will. best help them achieve their li commun ity's unique character, culture, creativity, and effort. Staff has identified three tools that it believes would be helpful in conjunction with the City Center project, those being: The Power of Ten Exercise is a spatial self diagnostic tool for a community bet lace to live when dts assets and liabilities are, and what is missing and needed to help make visit. The Placenta is a new form of community engagement through open e. Using online Pl eMap� up ping T p Power of 10 exercise. which. extends the reach and transparency of the nsite collaboration. The P1aceMap was recently used stakeh olders can be engaged prior to and after o in San Antonio. Start-up In assembles the key project partners to create es and a u oach on t e ding and The Proje ct 1? approach to the project. A common critical ispo establish a coIl bor tv e team approach that will carry of partners. The purpose of the Intensive the project through the myriad of challenges toward implementation. It should be noted the .first two tools outlined are the preferred technical assistance by staff and the grant application has been crafted as such. Staff believes in order for redevelopment of City Center to be truly successful, le fl welcomed and comfortable m and peo supported and used by New Hope residents, as well Gybe place dle ahieving the vision. These two tools prideful of. Community support of redevelopment could hel bring together residents, business owners, and the development community in a unique way. p If selected, the technical assistance is offered free of charge. The grant is availbw through received a grant from Space (PPS), a nonprofit out of New York focused on p lacemaking and design/ the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. art of the rant application, the city is required to submit a resolution supporting the application. A s p g Recommendation Staff recommends the Council approve the resolution. Attachments • Resolution of support • PPS and technical assistance information City of New Hope Resolution No. 11- 160 Resolution supporting grant application to Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Program for potential placemaking technical assistance and exercise for the City Center area. WHEREAS, for decades the city has been discussing pote its C area and has identified it as a priority redevelopment area in Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the city supports improved transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access and connections, active living, and sustainabihty; and WHEREAS, the city has been conducting the City Center Transit f Orie a nt d ed ixl D e ls- ign St dy since 2010 and is currently at a tipping point in g vision; and WHEREAS, p ublic participation artici ation in the planning process has been minimal to date and the city would like to increase the number and diversity of voices heard, as well as ownership of the vision and pride in the community; and WHEREAS, the city believes technical assistance from Project for Public and exciting way; in bringing all facets of the project together in a meaning and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the tyCouncil �� gran application tionf or technical Minnesota, that the City Council, pp assistance from Project for Public Spaces as part of the EPA's Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Program. 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