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06-12-95 PC Agenda . e I I- I I I l____ AGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chamber June 12, 1995 7:00 PM I. Approval of Minutes - April 24, 1995 and May 8, 1995 II. Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning Applicant: Lisa and Doug Parks Address: 1511/1521 Xerxes Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN Purpose: Rezone property located at 1511/1521 Xerxes Avenue North from Single Family Residential to Two-Family (R-2) Residential III. Review of Land Use for Area B - Valley Square Redevelopment Area IV. Comprehensive Plan - Housing Review V. Review of Oasis Mental Health Program - Annual Report VI. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, Community Standards Task Force VII. Other Business - Sidewalk Committee Policy/Procedures - NSP Memo VIII. Adjournment -- PLANNING COMMISSION GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC INPUT . ! . The Planning Commission is an advisory body, created to advise the City Council on land use. The Commission will recommend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon the Commission's determination of whether the pro- posed use is permitted under the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the proposed use will, or will not. adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood. The Commission holds informal public hearings on land use proposals to enable you to learn, first-hand, what such proposals are, and to permit you to ask questions and offer comments. Your questions and comments become part of the record and will be used by the Council. along with the Commission's recommenda- tion. in reaching its decision. To aid in your understanding and to facilitate your comments and questions, the Commission will utilize the following procedure: 1. The Commission Chair will introduce the proposal and the recommenda- tion from staff. Commission members may ask questions of staff. 2. The proponent will describe the proposal and answer any questions from the Commission. 3. The Chair will open the public hearing, asking first for those who wish to speak to so indicate by rai~ing their hands. The Chair may set a time limit for individual questions/comments if a large number of persons have indicated a desire to speak. Spokespersons for groups wi 11 have a longer peri,od of time for. questions/comnents. 4. Please give your full name and address clearly when recognized by the Chair. Remember, your questions/comments are for the record. e 5. Direc~ your questions/comments to the Chair. mine who will answer your questions. 6. No one will be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the opportunity to speak initially, Please limit your second presentation to new information, not rebuttal. The Chair will deter- 7. At the close of the public hearing. the Commission will discuss the proposal and take appropriate action. e i I - ~.. --------- -- e e e Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 24, 1995 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:06 PM. Those present were Commissioners Groger, Johnson, Kapsner, Lewis, McAleese, Pentel and Prazak. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Elizabeth Knoblauch, City Planner and Mary Dold, Planning Secretary. I. Approval of Minutes -March 27.1995 MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the March 27, 1995 minutes as submitted. II. Informal Public Hearing - Amend Planned Unit Development Applicant: Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Address: Lot 1, Block 1, North Wirth 4th Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Dahlberg Commerce Center P.U.D. No. 61 Purpose: Amend P.U.D. No. 61 to add on a second lot on which will be constructed an office/warehouse Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development gave a brief summary of his staff report. He told the Commission that the HRA is the applicant because they own the land. Grow Biz International will be buying the property from the HRA once a development agreement has been worked out. Staff recommended amending P.U.D. No. 61, instead of creating a new PUD, because the two Grow Biz sites will be sharing driveways and parking. Mr. Grimes commented about the setbacks being proposed are the same as on the headquarter's site. He also talked about the campus atmosphere that Grow Biz will create through the landscaping and the use 0 similar materials for both buildings. Mr. Grimes talked briefly about the Grow Biz's interest in acquiring only a portion of the land that lies north of the railroad track. They feel that the upward grade, toward the west, would not meet their needs for parking and want only to purchase a portion of the property. Mr. Grimes commented that the owner to the west of this parcel may be interested in purchasing the remainder. Commissioner Johnson asked if there could be a potential problem with the remainder of the parcel being land-locked. Mr. Grimes commented that this issue will be addressed by the staff and City Attorney. . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 24, 1995 Page Two e Commissioner Groger asked staff if the proposed site was still contaminated. Mr. Grimes commented that the property probably would never be 100% cleaned-up. City Planner, Beth Knoblauch, stated that the PCA has given their "okay" for development of the site. Marlys Enger, Representative for Grow Biz International, gave a summary of what Grow Biz does. Tom Gerster, KKE Architects, reviewed building plans and materials. He talked about the master plan concept, landscaping and shared driveways. Chair Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Pat Lilja, 5308 St. Croix Avenue North, asked what Golden Valley's interest was in the outlot. Mark Grimes commented that the only use for the property would be for Grow Biz and/or the property to the west, Room and Board. Chair Prazak closed the informal public hearing. Commissioner Johnson asked if Grow Biz could use the entire site north of the tracks by terracing of the property. Tom Gerster commented that it would be impractical because of the 25 foot grade change. Chair Prazak found the proposed split of the rear lot to be reasonable. e MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Groger and motion carried unanimously to amend the Dahlberg Commerce Center P.U.D. No. 61 to add on a second lot on which will be constructed an office/warehouse. Also, a condition for "proof of parking" be added to the permit. III. Informal Public Hearing - Amendment to the Comprehensive land Use Plan Applicant: Address: Request: City of Golden Valley 1854 Toledo Avenue North, Golden Valley, Minnesota Change the use of the property located at 1854 Toledo Ave. No. from Single Family (Low Density) to Municipal - Parks and Natural Areas. The property would become an extension of Scheid Park IV. Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning Applicant: Address: Request: City of Golden Valley 1854 Toledo Avenue North, Golden Valley, Minnesota Rezone the property located at 1854 Toledo Ave. No. from Single Family Residential to 1-4 Institutional (golf courses, parks, playgrounds, city offices and fire stations) e -- Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 24, 1995 e Page Three Mark Grimes commented on the proposals to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map and for the rezoning. He stated that the house was purchased in March because of the need for additional parking atthe park. The house would be moved off the site, landscaping would be put in where the house was located and parking would be expanded to the east. Mr. Grimes talked about cars parking on the grassy areas near the parking lot and the "no parking" on Toledo Avenue. He said the purchase of the lot would provide for more parking in the park; that the amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the proposals will improve the park access. Commissioner Pentel asked about fencing the west side of the proposed parking lot and landscaping. Tom Klatt, Street/Park Superintendent, a planting scheme. Commissioner Prazak asked if the City was inquiring about purchasing the remaining residential home abutting Scheid Park. Mark Grimes commented that the City has no plans to purchase the home located at 1850 Toledo Avenue; if the owner decides to sell, the City may them look at purchasing the property. Commissioner Pentel asked about the parking lot design. Tom Klatt commented that the park would gain parking spaces and more green space since most of the lot would be landscaped. e Chair Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Loretta Style, 1850 Toledo Avenue North, doesn't want to see an expanded parking lot located next to her property and feels there is sufficient parking located on and around the park. Ms. Style is also concerned about her property value. Lee Style, 1850 Toledo Avenue North, asked if there were no plans, why was the house purchased. He is concerned with children climbing over his mother's fence. He wanted to know if the City would put the house back on the market. Commissioner Lewis asked if they thought there was a parking problem. Lee Style commented that there is parking up and down the streets and Golden Valley Road and does not want parking lot next to his mother's lot. Karen Boehne, 1735 Toledo Avenue North, wanted to know how the City could buy property without notifying neighboring residents. She talked about the cost of creating more parking and landscaping and that the present parking lot is never full. Pat Lilja, 5308 St. Croix Avenue North, doesn't want to see more parking and feels there is not a need. Michael Eggert, 1851 Toledo Avenue North, would have liked to have seen a site plan available showing the landscaping and additional parking. e Commissioners Greger and Lewis asked Mr. Eggert if he saw a parking problem. Mr. Eggert responded no. . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 27, 1995 Page Four e Sharon Rackner, 1871 Toledo Avenue North, does not see a need for more parking. Mike Frederick, 1644 No. Lilac, sees a problem with the location of the basketball court and would like to see it moved to create additional access to the park for those walking. He is opposed to taking the house off the tax rolls. Mike Boehne, 1735 Toledo Avenue North, does not believe there is a parking problem. He thinks the basketball court should be moved away from the play ground. Pat Lilja, 5308 St. Croix Avenue North, wanted to know if is the intent to bring in more traffic to the park, then more parking is needed. He wanted to know what the residents could do to prevent the proposal. Chair Prazak commented that they would need to show the City Council that there is no need for parking. Chair Prazak closed the informal public hearing. Commissioner Lewis commented that it appears that no additional parking is needed. She asked Mr. Grimes about the parking at Scheid Park. Mr. Grimes commented that according to the City's Park Department more parking is needed; and if there is a need, more parking is required on-site. He continued by saying that there must have been a parking problem at one time because of the "no parking" signs located on Toledo Avenue. Commissioner Johnson asked about parking at other City parks. Tom Klatt listed the parks and available parking on-site for those parks. e Commissioner Kapsner commented that he was hearing mixed messages; the Park Department knows the needs of the park but the neighboring residents are saying something else. The Commission needs to consider the whole City not just those who live around Scheid Park but all those who may use the park. He is concerned about Mrs. Style becoming an "island" in the park but is not concerned about the parking lot issue. Commissioner Pentel is concerned with having the house located at 1850 Toledo Avenue becoming an island in the park. She commented that she has seen the parking lot full. Ms. Pentel is not in favor of the rezoning or amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Commission Groger commented that the parking lot is substandard, small and is concerned with cars being parked on the grass due to the fact that the lot is crowded, and is concerned with the play area being so close to the parking lot. He is in favor of the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning. Mr. Groger stated that there is a need to improve the parking lot with curb and gutter and for extra parking spaces. Commissioner McAleese asked if the sale of the house was completed. Mark Grimes commented yes. Mr. McAleese also is not in favor of making the one house abutting the park an island. He commented that the neighborhood will bring to the attention of staff when there is a parking _ problem. He is not in favor of the proposals. . .. e e . -- Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 24, 1995 Page Five Commissioner Lewis stated that she could not vote in favor of the proposals because she doesn't feel there is a parking problem from what the residents have stated. Ms. Lewis commented that when a future parking problem exists, then the City should take action. Commissioner Johnson commented that she could not support the proposals and feels the timing for the expansion of the parking lot is not now. Chair Prazak opposes the proposals because there does not seem to be a parking problem at this time and does not want to see one residential lot remain as an island abutting the park. MOVED by McAleese, seconded by Lewis and motion carried by a vote of 5-2 to recommend to the City Council denial of the request by the City to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Map which would change the use of the property located at 1854 Toledo Avenue No. from Single Family (Low Density) to Municipal -- Parks and Natural Areas. MOVED by McAleese, seconded by Lewis and motion carried by a vote of 5-2 to recommend to the City Council denial of the request by the City to rezone the property at 1854 Toledo Avenue No. from Single Family Residential to 1-4 Institutional. MOVED by McAleese, seconded by Lewis and motion carried by a vote of 5-0 (2 commissioners abstained) to adopt the following specific findings: 1) Creating of an island leaving a single-family property in the midst of an institutional district is not in the best interest of the comrnunity; and 2) There is no current neighborhood perceived need of additional parking and the majority of the Planning Commission was not convinced of a need for additional parking. Commissioner McAleese wanted to go on record that it was not proven to him, with evidence, that a need existed for additional parking. V. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority~ City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals. Community Standards Task Force Due to the late hour, no reports were given. VI. Other Business Composting in the Industrial Zoning District - Consideration of a Request by NSP to Develop a Compost Site at the Medicine Lake Substation (8200 10th Avenue North) Mark Grimes reviewed the materials that NSP submitted regarding composting at the NSP site in Golden Valley. Commissioner Kapsner had questions on how close the NSP property was to the residents to the north. -. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 24, 1995 Page Six Commissioner Pentel stated that she would like to see a bigger plan as to what the site would look like along with other information before taking this issue under consideration. e Commissioner McAleese asked if this proposal would need a conditional use permit or variance. Mark Grimes commented that a conditional use permit, nor variance are allowed. Staff would request an overall change to the zoning code which would allow composting in all industrial districts. Lou Howard, representative for NSP, commented that NSP would not present anything to the City that would make the City or NSP liable. Mr. Howard talked about the distance of the proposed site to the neighbors to the north. Chuck Donkers, representative for NSP, talked about the technical aspects regarding the site, i.e. the materials to be used and how they work. Mr. Donkers also talked about the contamination factor and the process that NSP has to go through in order to recycle the soil. Commissioner Kapsner feels that this kind of composting of contaminated soils would work very well. He felt it would take quite a bit of work to convince a neighborhood that this kind of facility would be a good neighbor. Chuck Donkers commented that NSP has information from MnDOT and other organizations that have tried composting contaminated soil that neighbors have taken it quite well. e Jack Schutz, NSP Representative, talked about the need to compost contaminated soils. He also talked about the Golden Valley site being screened and because of the location it would be hard to see the site from anywhere. Chair Prazak commented that the proposal is sound enough to pursue but there is a need for education regarding this kind of composting. Mr. Prazak said he was reluctant in having Golden Valley being a pilot project. Commissioner Groger commented that the proposal is worth looking at. The site is secluded and NSP has very stringent guidelines to follow regarding the soils they can accept to compost and how they have to set up the compost site. Commissioner Pentel would like staff to investigate how other communities have handled contaminated soil composting. Commissioner McAleese asked staff to consider a time line to put more information together. The Commission could then review the additional information and make a decision to pursue the amendment to the City Code to allow composting in the Industrial District and pass it on to the City Council. Sidewalk Committee Policy/Procedures This item was delayed to the May 8 Planning C~mmission meeting. . ,. e e . -. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 24, 1995 Page Seven Discussion of Bus Tour for Planning Commission The Commission and staff finalized meeting time and place. Staff will put together a map and materials for the tour. VII. Comprehensive Plan - Housing Review Commissioner McAleese handed out materials for the commission to review at the next meeting. VIII. Adjournment Chair Prazak adjourned the meeting at 10:20 PM. Jean Lewis, Secretary t . e e Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission May 8, 1995 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:06 PM. Those present were Commissioners Groger, Johnson, Kapsner, Lewis, McAleese, and Prazak; absent was Pentel. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Elizabeth Knoblauch, City Planner and Mary Dold, Planning Secretary. I. Approval of Minutes - April 24, 1995 minutes not available II. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit (No. 66) Applicant: Dent Kraft Plus Inc., Applicant Address: 710 Pennsylvania Avenue South Purpose: To permit an auto body repair shop (paintless dent repair) within the Industrial Zoning District City Planner Beth Knoblauch gave a brief summary of the applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) which would permit an auto body repair shop in the Industrial Zoning District. Ms. Knoblauch reviewed the ten factors for consideration. She deferred to the applicant to describe the operation itself. Commissioner Lewis asked about hours of operation and if there would be any hazardous materials being used with this operation. Ms. Knoblauch said that no chemicals would be used. Commissioner Groger asked if the garage area was air conditioned. He was concerned about staff's proposed requirement of keeping the overhead door closed. Don Cavanaugh, applicant, commented that the building is air conditioned. He talked about the unique way of taking dents out of vehicles and that it is a fairly quick process. He rapped on the podium with his knuckles to indicate the level of noise that would occur. Mr. Cavanaugh stated that 75% of his clients are located off-site. He also told the Commission that the hours of operation would be 9 AM TO 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Commissioner Lewis asked if the seven parking spaces noted on the plan would be sufficient. Mr. Cavanaugh said they would because of the few employees and most of the work being done off- site. Chair Prazak opened the informal public hearing; seeing and hearing no one, Chair Prazak closed the informal public hearing. Chair Prazak noted that the real problem with the site was not the intended use but the non- conformities that exist on the property. t J Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission May 8, 1995 Page Two Commissioner Lewis approved of the use being proposed and felt it would be a good use for the building. e Commissioner Kapsner felt it was a good use for the property and supports the request. If there is to be any hope for improvement of the property, the owners will need to have good tenants. Commissioner Groger commented that the proposal looked reasonable for the property. City Planner Knoblauch commented that after the staff report was written, she again reviewed City Code and discovered that there is no requirement of overhead doors remaining closed while cars are being worked on. Commissioner Johnson noted that part of item No.2, under Staff Recommendations, should be deleted because it is not a requirement of City Code. MOVED by Groger, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to recommend to the City Council approval of the request by Dent Kraft Plus Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an auto body repair shop in the Industrial Zoning District, with the permit to include the conditions recommended by staff, except that the requirement in Condition No. 2 for keeping. the overhead doors closed should be deleted from the list. III. Comprehensive Plan - Housing Review Commissioner McAleese commented that the commission should forge ahead with the housing plan and handed out the Plymouth housing plan. He commented that this particular plan talks about a maintenance code. e Chair Prazak asked if there should be a review of statistical data and would the commission want to direct staff to look at obtaining data. Commissioner McAleese stated that some materials are easily updated but some are not. He felt the commission could make a recommendation on what should be collected but this collection could cost money. City Planner Knoblauch commented that the Planning Department will have an intern who could help with the updating of the plan. Commissioner Groger felt com parables would be helpful to identify deteriorating housing stock. Chair Prazak felt the commission should take a section-by-section look at the housing plan: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development suggested that the commission make a motion for the Open Space & Recreation Commission to begin review of the "Parks" section of the Comprehensive Plan. Under City statutes, the Open Space & Recreation Commission has primary responsibility for parking planning. e .. e e e -. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission May 8, 1995 Page Three MOVED by Lewis, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to recommend that the Open Space & Recreation Commission review the "Parks" section of the Comprehensive Plan and bring back a report to the Planning Commission by the end of July, outlining what the Open Space & Recreation Commission expects to do to update this section. V. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals. Community Standards Task Force Commissioner Groger updated the commission on the Community Standards Task Force meeting. Mark Grimes reported on various HRA meetings. VI. Other Business Chair Prazak thanked Commissioners Lewis and McAleese for their continued interest in the Planning Commission and their reappointment. Chair Prazak noted that the HRA may refer to the Planning Commission review of Area B of the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan for land use. He said the Mayor also suggested that the Planning Commission may be reviewing a portion of the Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan. VIII. Adjournment Chair Prazak adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM. Jean Lewis, Secretary ~ '\ . . . MEMORANDUM Date: June 8, 1995 To: Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Review of Valley Square Plan as related to the development of Area B At the May 9, 1995 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting, the HRA asked that the Planning Commission study and review the Valley Square Plan as it pertains to Area B. The HRA would like the Planning Commission to address the appropriateness of the land uses proposed in the Plan. In the future, the HRA plans to ask the Planning Commission to playa bigger role in the City's redevelopment plans. Area B is the last area left for redevelopment in the Valley Square District. (The HRA has recently taken action in both Area C and Area A-1 that will lead to the development of those areas.) Reviewing the plan for Area B has become more important with the closing of the New Market store. The grocery store site is the largest and most prominent site in Area B. The reuse of this store could have significant impact on the overall development outcome of the area. This HRA staff has heard some rumors about the reuse of the grocery store but there has been no direct contact with Super Valu, the owner of the building. The City is the owner of the two strip shopping centers on Winnetka Avenue. The City rents the space and will continue to do so until Area B is ready for redevelopment. The strip centers were purchased with tax increment funds as part of the Winnetka Avenue widening project. There are two other privately owned parcels in Area B. These include the Maren Lane house along the Creek and a parcel owned by the Golden Valley Bank at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Maren Lane. The City has been approached by the owner of the house to buy it. However, the City has refused to pay the inflated price asked for by the owne~. The bank parcel along the Creek has been held by the bank for the possibility of expansion. (Please note that Area B does include the Golden Valley Shopping Center. For the purpose of the study requested by the HRA, the area south of Golden Valley Road will not be considered.) 1" , Page Two . I am enclosing the latest version of the Valley Square Plan for your review. There is a specific section regarding Area 8 that is found on Page 8. It would be instructive to read the entire plan to get the flavor of the goals and objectives. Staff suggests that you review the plan and then the Commission meet in a workshop session to make findings for the HRA Prior to the review session by the Planning Commission, the staff will provide additional background information and analysis. Staff suggests that this review be done at one of the regular July meetings. mwg Attachments . . . .....,.-, - _.,~., --'" ',-, ~,-,,' ',"1 . . .. . ". . . .... .~:.';"'. ". ..' '. :' : :' ;.~:", ::..' ':/"City Hall ., :;~.> ':.'.;. '1 \:7S00 GoId~ Valley' ~d . ;: :;. _,GoIdm V&y.MN 551Z7-45&8 . , (612) 593-8000 . :." FAX (612) 59HI09 . roo (612) 593-3%8 Mayor and Council 593-SOO6 CityManager 593-8002 . Public Sakty Police 593-8079 . Fire 593-8080 Fn 593-S098 Cblic Works . . 3-8030 . ,. . In"""": . ".. ...wr-....ons ." . 593-8092 1 ,'. . . j , . . :. Motor Vehicle. . ~ ',:.~' ('93-8101 : , :.., ..1 -, "I . . oJ ., ~~~~ .:.'~ .";"'~-~~~:.~\::Pf>:~"~l . . .~~ Plarining and Zoning '.:-' .! :~ :593-8095 . : -: ..> .... .; . :' . . . . .' .:: . '1 . FlIl2l1ce . 593-8013 Aucmng 593-8020 Park and Recreation 200 BroolMew Parkway Golden VaIky, MN 55426-1364 (612) 544-5218 FAX (612) 544-0398 roo (612) 593-3968 .- May 11. 1995 Mr. Gary Prazak 2016 Ensign Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 Dear Mr. Prazak: At its meeting of May 9th, the Golden Valley HRA discussed giving the Planning Commission more responsibility in reviewing redevelopment issues within the City. As such, the HRA has recommended that the Planning Commission study and review the Valley Square Plan as it pertains to Area B and report back to the HRA as to the appropriateness of the land uses. Sincerely, ~o'~-AhA Administrative Secretary PJB: Chair Thompson explained that' the RFP for Area C said only that buildings must . be compatible with the Civic Center complex, not that they had to match exactly. He cautioned people not to be pessimistic. Commissioner Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, amending paragraph 3 to read 32,000 sq. ft.: RESOLUTION 95-4 RESOLUTION APPROVING SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE VALLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AMENDING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner Russell, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Johnson, Micks, Russell, Thompson and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature attested by the Director. New Business: Memo from Chair on Redevelopment Planning Chair Thompson introduced this item. He explained that the Planning Commission would like to playa bigger role in the City's redevelopment plans, and he asked for input from the Commissioners. . Commissioner Micks said she would recommend appointing a special task force to study the Golden Hills area, and would like to get a sense of how the community would like the HRA to proceed. She also questioned whether the Planning Commission even wants to get involved in Area B or if it would be better to appoint a task force. Commissioner Tremere agreed that more should be given to the Planning Commission. MOVED by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and motion carried unanimously, to direct the Planning Commission to study Valley Square Area B and to look at it from a planning (land use) perspective. . '- . Adjournment MOVED by Russell and seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 PM. David A. Thompson, Chair ATTEST: Patricia J. Butler, Secretary . . . VALLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA ADOPTED REVISED REVISED REVISED REVISED July 10, 1978 MAY 14, 1979 APR I L 6, 1982 AUGUST 10, 1982 MAY 7, 1991 . . .0 . . POLICY ON PLAN REVISION This Redevelopment Plan will require many years to implement co~pletely and will have a l.Iajor impact on the community during that period. In order to assure that this plan remains consistent with changing community needs and objectives, further review must be provided. The Redevelopment Plan may be modified at any time before or after the lease or sale of the project area or any parts contained therein, provided that modifica- tion shall be accomplished in accordance Itlith the requirements of applicable 1 av.J. . PART I: OVERVIEW Introduction Located in ~~est Central Golden Valley (Exhibit 1), the Valley Square area was the site of some of the earl iest business development in the City. A primary impetus in the creation of the Valley Square Redevelopment Area and TIF District was the desire to revital ize this aging business area, centering on ~4innetka Avenue north of high"/ay 55. ~4ith the main City offices also located in the area, the intent has been to establish a full-service, mixed-use district that "lill provide a rene\'1ed sense of focus for a community divided by t\'IO school districts, three f:lajor highv/ays, three railroads, and three r.1etropolitan districts. The Valley Square CO[:lmission was appointed in 1976, after a decade of periodic studies and recommendations had failed to result in any significant upgrading of the area. The COr.1mission was charged with producing a coordinated study of land use, traffic, and physical appearance issues "lithin the Valley Square area, i ncl udi ng recommendat ions for improvements. A draft report was cor:1pl eted and submitted to the City Council in January of 1978. Following an approval process that incorporated formal and informal revie\'Is by local residents and business owners, various local interest groups, the Planning Commission, the HRA, and the City Council, the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan \'Ias adopted in July of 1978. . It has been revised several times. Redevelopment Area Boundaries Historically, the limits of the Valley Square area tended to depend on who was looking at it, and for what reason. With the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan in 1978, an official Tax Increment District was created for financing purposes, and was certi fi ed by the State Auditor IS Offi ceo The boundari es of the Tax Increment District then became the permanent boundaries of the Valley Square Redevelopment Area (EXhibit 2). A set of subareas identifies locations within the Redevelopment Area where specific projects are planned or have now been completed. The various subareas will be discussed in Part II of this Plan. Justification for Redevelopment Area State law requires that certain findings be made regarding blight and deteriorating CODditions in areas to be certified as Tax Increment Districts. The findings for Valley Square were established by resolution of the City Council, in 1978 (Resolution #96; July 17, 1978). Initially formulated during the redevelopment planning process, the findings cover seven bases as follows: 1. BLIGHTING CONDITIONS - the Vall ey Square area exhibits cl ear symptoms of . blight in the form of -2- . EXHIBIT 1: VALLEY SQUARE LOCATION MAP . ... z ~ ... . . ::t. i;,t.. -- .. -- :;: f':I i .~ .. I t= ~., iot3 ""Q z ....... it o i J ~~ -i r......- -J~ -3- ~N ~ l:' ~I N a:: AVE.- ------- . ~ _.~ -- ~ ....... -4- <: ::x::o . -.- r r fT1 -< tIl .a c:: :::- :::0 fT1 fT1 >< :I: ):> ...... :z CP 0 ...... --i ::x::o n N -l .. ...... I zl I ~~ - fiI"~-...'k ~~ Iii I r~~ _f"\~ < ~ I ...... I ("\ y-- f ~ " -l -< ::x::o ;0 fT1 ):> tIl C Q: < :> BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY STATE HIGHWAY 55; ON THE WEST BY LLJ BOONE AVENUE NORTH; ON THE NORTH BY THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF .J THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND ON :::::> ; THE EAST BY PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NORTH. GLENWOOo AVENUE NORTH. o '.0 KELLY DRIVE. . ~ ~H~HI"'~ :::::,.:: __ ~4\~~ THOSE PORTIONS OF THE SOUTH l OF THE NORTHWEST 1 AND THE NORTH l OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 118, RANGE 21; AND OF THE SOUTH- l OF THE NORTHEAST 1 AND THE NORTH l OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 OF SECTION 31. TOWNSHIP 118, RANGE 21, ALL LOCATED IN HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA. AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION - . HAROLo_ll # : J 1_ A. undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels that fail to contribute to the local tax base to their full potential; . B. obsolete, unattractive, and/or worn out structures, site 1 ay- outs, and amenities; c. unnecessary clutter such as above-ground utilities, a profusion of signs, poorly screened outdoor service or delivery areas, and poorly maintained or nonexistent green areas; D. a nultitude of vehicular and pedestrian circulation hazards; and E. an adverse ir.1age in the eyes of local residents, the business commun ity, and real tors. 2. NEED FOR IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION - without prompt action as recommended by the Redevelopment Pl an, the area may deteriorate beyond a~y hope of saving. 3. NEED FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION - the area has al ready deteri orated beyond the po i nt \'Ihere the pri vate sector c an be re 1 i ed upon to turn it around without government assistance. 4. SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS - the Redevelopment Pl an is designed to foster optimum conditions for private participation in the redevelopment effort. . 5. ADEQUACY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN - the Redevelopment Pl an adequately def; nes development goal s and standards for the area, and provi des suf- ficient guidance as to appropriate land uses. 6. AVAILABILITY OF RELOCATION OPTIONS - the City has reviewed available resources and guarantees to foll ow all appl icabl e federal or state guide- lines and requirements regarding the relocation of displaced residents and businesses. 7. CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - the goal s, objectives, and general intent of the Redevelopment Plan are in conformance with the City's currently adopted Comprehensive Plan. These findings show that the Valley Square area is in need of a government- assisted redevelopment program, and that the City of Golden Valley has laid the groundwork to properly direct such a program. Redevelopment Goals and Objectives To direct the course of redevelopment in the Valley Square area, the City has establ i shed a set of broad, phil osophical goal s for the area as a whol e, and three sets of more narrowly focused goal s and objectives rel ating to certain development aspects of the area. . -5- -. OVERALL GOALS 1. Stimulate and coordinate an aggressive revitalization effort that no ~ single business, developer, or governmental agency has the capacity to undertake. 2. Establish a unified commercial and C1V1C center that is a distinctive source of identity for Golden Valley. 3. Strengthen and increase the tax base of the area. 4. Reverse deteriorating conditions by providing opportunities for private investment and reinvestment. 5. Provide for the orderly physical and economic growth of the area through controlled development and redevelopment. 6. Work toward a 1 and us'e pattern within the project area which results in more functional and complementary relationships. INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Maximize trade area accessibility and circulation safety by creating a more organized traffic pattern. A. Ident ify, and augment as necessary, an arteri al and coll ector street system serving the area. ~ B. Identify and correct traffic safety hazards. C. Provide for safe and convenient pedestrian movement. 2. Upgrade the appearance and amenity-level of pUblic rights-of-way. A. Provide pedestrian-oriented benches, litter containers, attrac- tive lighting, and plantings. B. Relocate utilities through underground construction. LAND USE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Create an atmosphere conducive to increased levels of economic activity. A. Repl ace 01 d deteri orati ng structures with new development, or rehabilitate structurally sound buildings. B. Remove and relocate conflicting or non-complementary uses. C. Encourage participation by owners and tenants in private renova- tion of existing commercial buildings. -6- ~ . . . "- 2. Promote redevelopment that is diversified, but coordinated. A. Increase the amount of office space. B. Provide the commercial core with support fro~ high density housing. C. Encourage new development to be organized in a planned environ- ment. SOCIAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Create a community focus and sense of area identity. A. Improve the physical appearance of the government center and its environs. B. Improve the physical appearance of the commerci al core. 2. Minimize potential hardships in the acqui sit i on and relocation of conflicting or non-complementary uses. 3. Achieve a bal ance in the variety of commerci al businesses and services to satisfy the needs of the neighboring residents and larger market area. Specific action plan components, whether already completed or still in the plan- ning stages, will be discussed in part II of this Pla~. PART II: REDEVELOPMENT PLAN COMPONENTS Initially, the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan was organized into phases of development that bore a general rel ation to geographic location within the Valley Square area, but were not specifically location-based. Over time, it has been discovered that redevelopment activities are easier to stage and to track based on geographic subareas within the overall district. Therefore, this revi- sion of the plan, which summarizes activities completed to-date as \'1ell as outl ining future redevelopment components, will deal with development staging . within each subarea identified back in Part I of the plan (Exhibit 2, page 4). At this time, the most critical element of the pl an is considered to be the Winnetka Avenue Improvement Project, and the coordination of Area C redevelop- ment with that project. Previously, Area C redevelopment was expected to pre- cede and act as a trigger for the street improvements. However, a reanalysis of the situation, including such elements as the local and regional redevelopment cl imate, traffic congestion occurring in the area, and the financi al prospects for the City and the County, has caused the City to reorder its priorities. In the following pages, the IIWinnetka Avenue Overl ay Areall has its own summary of activities, and cross-references are made within the summaries for other areas as appropri ate. Area IIAII Location: Bounded on the north and west by curve of Bassett Creek; on the south by Highway 55; on the east by Wisconsin Avenue -- Overall size - 17 acres -7- 1978 Characteristics: Large portion of area occupied by Reiss Greenhouse, a commercial grower; also included two single-family homes occupied by Reiss family; no other uses. Plan Characteristics: Improved traffic circulation; high density residential development along creek, large office site fronting on Highway 55. . Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: o Acquisition and clearance of all property in area Extension of Wisconsin Avenue northward to intersect 10th Avenue o o Opening of Wisconsin Avenue access onto Highway 55 () Realignment of Golden Valley Road from location adjacent to high\vay to a more northerly, curving route across area, subdividing the site into two parcels identified as "A-I" and "A-2" o Construction of 3-story, 122 unit apartment complex, mostly market rate but including low-income set-aside, on A-2 site adjacent to Bassett Creek o Bassett Creek walking path Current Action Plan Components: Area "B" o Preparation for and attraction of large-scale development, preferably office, to the A-I site . Location: North of Highway 55, extending up to Bassett Creek; West of Winnetka Avenue, extending to Wisconsin Avenue -- Overall size - 29 acres 1978 Characteri stics: Mid-size commerci al stri p center with three outlying buildings along Highway 55; two small-size commercial strip centers along Wi nnetka Avenue; a supermarket and mi scell aneous other small commerci al operations; two single-family homes along Creek. Pl an Characteri sti cs: Improved traffi c ci rcul ati on; generally mixed uses with emphasis on commercial; no residential uses. Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: o Acquisition and removal of one of the two houses o Acqui siti on and removal of Hennepi n Co-op buil di ng (busi ness relocated within Valley Square, on Lewis Road) for street realignment purposes o Vacation of Vermont Avenue adjacent to street realignment Realignment of Golden Valley Road to a more northerly location, beginning just west of supermarket and continuing through Area A Former Gol den Vall ey Road al i gnment west of the Vermont Street al i gnment closed to thru traffic but retained for local access and to protect underlying utilities . o o -8- . . . Current Action Plan Components: o Commercial redevelopment of sites cleared for Winnetka Avenue improvement (see Winnetka Avenue Overlay Area) o Acquisition and removal of remaining single family residence o Bassett Creek amenities Area IICII Location: North of Highway 55, extending up to Golden Valley Road, East of Winnetka Avenue, extending to Rhode Isl and Avenue -- Overall size - 11 acres. 1978 Characteristics: Mid-size commercial strip center along Highway 55; Dahlberg, Inc. (hearing aid manufacturer), small office building, and miscellaneous small commercial operations located behind strip center to the north; two single-family residences along Rhode Island; triangle of vacant publicly QI,.med land between Golden Valley Road and Country Club Dri ve. Plan Characteristics: Improved traffic circulation; unified, mixed-use devel- opment over entire site; high-density residential component desirable but not mandatory. Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: o Both Residences acquired and removed o Gas station at Winnetka and Golden Valley ~oad acquired and leased out pending future removal Small office building acquired and temporarily being used by the Golden Valley Public Safety Department Drug Task Force pending completion of improvements to the Public Safety Building, located in the Government Center Block . o o Dahlberg, Inc. acquired (business relocated to North Wirth Redevelopment District) o All other mi scell aneous small properti es acqui red, wi th 1 eases to be con- tinued pending future removal Current Action Plan Components: o Acquisition of commerci al strip center (Krel itz property); HRA pl ans to acquire property in 1991 even without a development agreement Coordination of redevelopment site with Winnetka Avenue improvement (see Winnetka Avenue Overlay Area) o o Vacation of Country Club Drive to improve configuration of redevelopment site (underground utilities must be preserved) Establishment of large-scale, mixed use development to fill area o o Widening of Rhode Island Avenue at approach to Highway 55 -9- Area "0" Location: \~est half of block bounded by High'ilay 55, Rhode Island Avenue, Country Club Drive, Glenwood A'/enue, and r~elly Drive -- Overall size- 7 acres. . 1978 Characteristics: Trevilla Nursing Home, largest land use; gas station at Rhode Isl and and High\'/ay 55 with adjacen: \'/et area to east; five single family residences along Rhode Island. Plan Characteristics: Area to be shared by Trevilla Nursing Home and mid-size office development. ,Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: 0 Acquisition and r er.lO val of all five residences 0 Acquisition and removal of station gas 0 Drainage improved 0 Construction of 81,000 sq. ft. Valley Square Corporate Center Current Action Plan Components: o None; public sector redevelopment activity in Area D is considered substantially complete Area "E" . Location: North of Gol den Vall ey Road, beb/een l~i nnetka and Rhode 151 and Avenues; al so kno\'1n as the Government Center Block -- Overall size _ 16 acres 1978 Characteristics: Golden Valley City offices on most of block; public 1 i brary and post offi ce along Wi nnetk a; McOonal d I S and another small commercial building also along \Jinnetka; original block was wider, with row of single family residences along Rhode Island, but street relocation marks current boundary with all residences counted in Area F (see). Plan Characteristics: City offices in a campus setting; Library and McDonald's to be only other uses. Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: o Constructi on of new street segment along northern boundary, connecting Rhode Island to Winnetka o Acquisition and removal of small commercial building Reconfiguration and redevelopment of McDonald's operation Reconfiguration of City parking areas and access, and parti al 1 andscaping . of campus area o o -10- Current Action Plan Components: . Area "F" o Completion of landscaping, including a -walb/ay between City offices and library o Redevelopment of post office site after taking for Winnetka Avenue improvement (see Winnetka Avenue Overlay Area); relocation of post office within Valley Square preferred but not mandatory Location: North of Country Club Drive, between Pennsylvania and Winnetka Avenues -- Overall size - 17 acres. 1978 Characteristics: Calvary Lutheran Church; 19 single-family residences along both sides of former Rhode Island Avenue alignment; small office building south of Golden Valley Road at Pennyslvania. Plan Characteristics: Calvary Lutheran Church, including associated out- buildings, and high density residential north of Golden Valley Road; mixed office uses south of Golden Valley Road. Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: Acquisition and removal of all residences along old Rhode Island Construction of realigned Rhode Island Avenue Construction of high-rise senior housing complex including 80 subsidized rental units and 120 market-rate co-op units Construction of small, multi-tenant office building adjacent to existing office building Current Action Plan Components: . o o o o o None; public sector redevelopment' activity in Area F is considered sub- stantially complete Winnetka Avenue Overlay Area Location: Winnetka Avenue right-of-way and abutting properties on east and west, extending from just north of Orkl a Drive on the North to Harold Avenue on the South (Exhibit 3). Note. In order to provide the full improvements as necessary within the Vall ey Square Area, thi s overl ay area must extend sl i ghtly beyond the Valley Square boundaries on its north and south ends. 1978 Characteristics: Lack of capacity at peak periods, inadequate channeliza- tion, proliferation of driveways, and high accident rate. Pl an Characteristics: Added 1 anes for improved channel ization, reduction and coordination of driveways, center median. . -11- EXHIBIT 3: WINNETKA AVENUE OVERLAY AREA e e - .. N HAROLD AVENUE----- e. -12- Redevelopment Activities Completed to-Date: o . Redevelopment activities in Area E (Government Center Block) have reduced the number of driveways accessing onto ~~innetka Avenue, have created better spaci ng between remai ni ng driveways, and have reserved necessary right-of-way expansion area across all but the post office property Two of the affected properties in Area C have been purchased and are being leased out to businesses that will vacate as the actual construction period approaches Current Action Plan Components: o o Acqui sit i on of additional ri ght-of-way across 12 residential and 5 busi- ness properties o Acquisition and potential removal of 2 residential and 7 business proper- ties that may no longer remain viable due to road widening needs (in some instances, simple right-of-way acquisition may still be possible) PART III: FINANCE PLAN The objective of the Finance Plan for the Valley Square Redevelopment Area and Tax Increment District is to indicate the ability of the City to finance pUblic redevelopment activities as described in Part II of this report. Since the inception of the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan in 1978, much has been done and the City is well on its way to completing its planned activities before the . tax increment finance funding source ends in 2001. The public improvements that have already been completed in Valley Square, including the rerouting of Golden Valley Road, Rhode Island Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue, and the clearing and sale of land in Areas A, D and E for private devel- opment, have all been financed by previous bond issues now being paid back by tax increment financing (Exhibit 4); projections clearly indicate that the City can continue to meet its obligation on these bond payments. '\). . Projects Remaining to be Financed There are two planned activities for which City must sell bonds before the Tax Increment Finance District ends in 2001. These two activities are key to the original intent of the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan. Since these two pro- jects are costly, the only way they can be financed is through the issuance of bonds. Unless these bonds are issued within the next two years, the projects may become financially infeasible. The projects are: A. U of Winnetka Avenue from Harold Avenue on the south to Orkla Avenue on t e nort - T e upgradlng of Winnetka venue Co. Rd. 156 has been a key element of the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan since 1978. The road now has four narrow lanes without turn lanes. Inter- section improvements are needed at both Golden Valley Road and 10th Avenue. In addition, the road carries over 20,000 vehicles per day. This section of Winnetka Avenue has a very high accident rate in com- parison to other Hennepin County Roads. -13- " CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY - HRA - TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT PROJECTIONS Exhi bit. 4 Valley Square Tax Increment Fund: 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998- 2001 2002- 2006 Pro~ected Cash Balance at 1/1 Plus: Estimated Tax Increment* Transfer from HRA Capital Project Fund(5) $3,450,000 $2,006,200 $1,440,500 $ 800,400 $ 618,400 $ 487,445 $ 400,945 $ 372,330 $1,265,760 2,100.000 2,100.000 2.100,000 2,100,000 2,100,000 2,100.000 2.100.000 8,400.000 4,372,955 300.000 Less: Transfer to HRA Capftal Project Fund - Purchase or Area C Property: M&I Auto Parts(1 (230.000) Down in the Valley(1) (185.000) Krelitz Shoppi~g Center - Downpayment{ 1 J(2) (2.250,000) Transfer to HRA Capital Project Fund - Government Center Block Site Improvement(3) (150.000) Debt Service: I .... ~ I 1980 Tax Increment Bonds (8.6%) 19B7 Tax Increment Refunding Bonds (5.94%) 1991 Tax Increment Bonds - Wln~etka Avenue Project (Est. 8.0%) 4J 1991 Tax Increment-nonds - Balance of Krelitz ShQpping Center Cost (Est. 8.0%)(2J 199~x Increment Bonds - Wjn~etka Avenue Project (Est. 8.0%){8) (195,300) (833.500) (198.200 ) (842.500) (320.000) (200.400) (844,700) (320.000) (201.900) (850.100) (820,000) (207,355) (853,600) (780,000) (216,550) (859,950) (740,000) (214,560) (433,875) (864.055) (3,472,695) (4,372,955) (700.000) (2,400,000) (1.305.000) (1.215,000) (160.000) (410,000) (390,000) (370.000) (350.000) (1.200.000) Projected Cash Balance at 12/31 $ 2,006.200 $1.440.500 $ 800,400 $ 618.400 $ 487,445 $ 400,945 $ 372.330 $1,265,760 $1.265,760 --- - $16.105,000 $16.505.000 $14,875,000 $13.585.000 $12,255.000 $10,875.000 $9.455,000 $3.770,000 $ -0- (6) (7) Bonds Outstanding at 12/31 *1991 Increment Used for All Years. Notes: (1) Includes purchase price. demolition and relocation. (2) Appraised at $3.110.000. Total cost expected between appraised value and a higher number. $4.500.000 used for budgetary purposes (does not reflect actual value) to be financed with a 50% down payment and the balance financed with proceeds of a two-year bond issue. (3) See Project B,2 in 1991-1995 tIP. (4) Estimated size of bond issue is 4 000 000. (5) Excess bond proceeds from Area A pro ect. (6) $1.385M of 1980 Bonds outstanding on 2/1/90 callable at par. (7) $6.540M of 1987 Bonds outstanding on 2/1/97 callable at par. (8) _mated size of bond issue is $2.000.000.. . .. . . . The City and County plan is to upgrade Winnetka Avenue in 1992. The upgrading will include wider lanes, turn lanes, a center median, sidewal ks, streetscape features and new traffi c si gnal sand i ntersecti on improvements at Gol den Vall ey Road and lOth Avenue. The upgraded road will reduce accidents, carry the traffic more smoothly, and generally enhance the area. Recommended Financing - The upgrading of Winnetka Avenue is a joint project with Hennepin County. Since it is a County road, the County is the lead agency. Both the County and City Capital Improvement Pl ans call for its upgrading in 1992. In order to fund the project, the County has asked for significant City participation including 50% of the con- struction costs and 100% of the right-of-way acquisition needed to widen the roadway. The City plans to fund its share by the issuance in 1991 of $4,000,000 of tax exempt, general obligation tax increment bonds. These funds will be used to acquire the necessary right-of-way during late 1991 and early 1992. In 1992, the City anticipates the need to issue another $2,000,000 in tax exempt, general obligation tax increment bonds to pay for the City.s share of the construction. Both bond issues \'iould run until the year 2001 when the Tax Increment Financing District expires. B. Area C land Ac~uisition - As described in Part velop the entlre Area C block. The City has development agreement for its redevelopment. that a developer will soon come forward. The City, through the HRA, plans to complete the acquisition of all par- cels in Area C. Currently, the HRA owns five parcels on the block. The Valley Plaza Shopping Center and adjacent property owned by Phillip Krelitz are the only parcel s left in the area for which the HRA has not negotiated a purchase agreement. II, the City plans to rede- yet to negotiate a private However, it is anticipated The HRA is going ahead with the acquisitions in Area C without a developer in order to better i nfl uenceand control the development of this Ar~a, which is the key development area in the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan due to its prime location at the NE corner of Winnetka and TH 55. Since the Valley Square Tax Increment Fund has the funding available, the City believes it is in its best interest to go ahead with the acquisition of all parcel sin Area C before the abil ity to fi nance the project ends in 2001. Recommended Financing The City has programmed the financing of the acquisition of the remaining parcels in Area C partly through available excess increment in the Valley Square Tax Increment Fund. The acquisitions of the M&I building at $230,000 and the Down in the Valley building at $185,000 in the Spring of 1991 were financed in this manner. The acquisition, including relocation and demolition, of the Valley Plaza Shoppi ng Center is estimated to cost $4,500,000 for budgetary purposes. Fifty percent (50%) or $2,250,000 is to be paid from available excess increment in the Valley Square Tax Increment Fund and the remaining 50% by the issuance of a short term, (two-year), $2,250,000 general obligation tax increment bond issue. This issue will be a tax exempt issue. -15- . J Financial Projections The financial projections for the Valley Square Tax Increment Fund are shown on Exhibit 4, including the funding of the two proposed projects described above. . The projections indicate that the City is able to finance these new and past obligations. The projections shown are conservative in several ways. First, they do not i nc 1 ude as revenue any interest earn i ngs. Second, the interest r ate used for future bond issues is higher than the City will probably pay due to the City's Aa-l bond rating and market conditions. Third, the City has not indicated any proceeds from the sale of land that the HRA owns or will own in Area A-I, B or C. Fourth, the City has not indicated any tax increment proceeds from the future development that is sure to take place in these areas. The future projects outlined in this plan, upgrading of Winnetka Avenue and Area C Land Acquisition, are essentially the last major projects that will be needed in the Valley Square Redevelopment Area in order to provide for all of the future redevelopment anticipated for this area. . . -16- e OASIS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 26, 1995 I. Summary of Siqnificant Trends, Deve1opments, P01icies durinq previous year. e During 1994 Oasis Program received special one-time funding from Hennepin County designed to enhance program services and staffing. Approximately $50,000 was spent on a sprinkler system for fire protection, an updated fire alarm system, and renovation of a two bed room and handicapped accessible bathroom in order to serve mobility impaired clients and to meet regulations under the Americans With Disabilities.Act. Staffing increased to include a second full-time overnight mental health worker, a second part-time overnight worker, and an .5 FTE increase in Transitional Services Counselor [aftercare]. The aftercare services component received $20,000 to provide assistance to clients moving to independent living situations, [damage deposits, phone, linens, etc.]. Certain staff salaries were increased up to 10% in order to bring salary levels closer to those paid County and State employees. All of these program improvements are the result of State and County efforts to upgrade residential mental health programs throughout the State. II. Proqram Services. e A. Individual Case Manaqement. Each program client is assigned a primary counselor/case manager who is responsible for coordinating all treatment activities for each client. This individual works closely with the County Case Manager in treatment planning as well as planning for discharge to more independent settings. B. General Group Therapy. This group meets four mornings a week and is facilitated by two Mental Health Counselors. The group employs a psycho-educational approach and assists clients in better understanding their mental illness. In addition, clients have an opportunity to practice inter-personal skills in a small group setting. C. Chemical Health Group. Meets once a week for one hour. This group provides practical information regarding common chemicals of abuse and their possible interaction with major mental illness. The group is facilitated by a Mental Health Counselor. D. Mental Health Education Group. Meets once a week for one hour to provide information on mental illnesses and common treatment approaches. E. Men's and Women's Groups. Meets once a week for one hour and emphasizes topics best suited for same-sex discussion. Social and recreation activities are also conducted during this group. F. Eveninq Goal Group. This group meets for one-half hour five evenings a week, and allows clients an opportunity to discuss specific goals they have worked on during the day. G. General House Meetinq. Meets Monday evenings for one-half hour. Purpose is to make general program announcements, introduce new clients into the program, and to conduct the resident advisory council. H. Indeoendent Livinq Skills Classes. Classes offered inClude cooking, budgeting skills, job skills, nutrition and exercise, conversation/social skills, and leisure time planning. These classes are offered on a rotating basis and are designed to help clients learn how to live more successfully on their own. I. Social/Recreation activities. Program staff conduct organized recreational activities five evenings a week as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Clients meet at the beginning of the month to plan a monthly recreation calendar. Typical activities include bowling, picnics, swimming, movies, sporting events, and concerts. Clients also make use of activities sponsored by Hennepin County Community Support Programs. J. Vocational Involvement and Planninq. The Oasis Program is designed to get clients involved in vocational planning shortly after admission, if the client desires. Typical vocational programming includes: part-time competitive employment, State Division of Rehabilitation [DRS] services, Hennepin County Vocational Services Program, and various volunteer opportunities. K. Aftercare Services and Planninq. Oasis Program shares two full-time Transitional Services Counselors with Bill Kelly House. These counselors assist clients in moving to independent living situations and follow clients for counseling as assistance when living on their own. e e III. Oasis Proqram Staffinq. Overall staffing levels as well as salaries were increased during 1994. Current staff positions and their FTE's are as follows: Administrator, .10; Program Director, 1.0; Mental Health Therapist, 1.0; Mental Health Counselors, 2.0; Nurse, 1.0; Mental Health Worker full-time, 6.0; Mental Health Worker part-time, 2.0; Maintenance, .5; Secretary/Bookkeeper, 1.0; Transitional Services Counselor, 2.0. IV. Staff Traininq and Deve1opment. Oasis program staff are required to have at least fifteen hours of inservice training each year. Much of this training is provided through the Minnesota Association of Residential Mental e e Health Facilities [MAMHRF], of which Oasis Program is a member. Training is provided through in-person conferences and workshops as well as a series of video tapes. Some of the topics include: Crisis prevention and intervention; stress management; medications; first-aid; cultural sensitivity training; and vulnerable adults laws and procedures. Additional. staff training is provided for one hour bi-weekly by a Licensed Psychologist who meets with treatment staff to discuss individual client treatment issues. V. Administrative P01icy and Procedure Chanqes. There were no significant changes in this area during 1994. Oasis Program administrative staff up-graded efforts to educate themselves on current personnel law practices as well as new rules and regulations effecting the program. VI. Proqram Licensinq. The Oasis Program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services as a Category I Rule 36 treatment program. The License for 1995-1996 will be granted on July I, 1995. The program is also licensed as a Supervised Living Facility by the State Department of Health. Current licensing was granted on January I, 1995. e VII. C1ients Served. The Program served a total of 35 clients during 1994. There were nineteen admissions and nineteen discharges. Average length of stay was 325 days, with an overall occupancy rate of 98%. All clients admitted were Hennepin County residents. VIII. Resident Community Invo1vement. During 1994 Oasis Program residents were actively involved in a number of community activities, including regular participation in the Crystal Community Support Program. IX. Community Invo1vement into Proqram. The Oasis Program Advisory Board met for a total of four times during 1994. The Advisory Board consists of a cross section of community representatives as well as a program client. Oasis Program administrators present progress reports at the meetings and solicit feedback and advice from Board members. X. Eva1uation of Proqram Services. During 1994 program staff participated in a Hennepin County task force working on developing new outcome measures for residential mental health programs in the County. Currently, a wide range of data is reported to the County which provides the program with quarterly summaries. Oasis Program staff continually review the data to assure that outcome results are satisfactory and the correct target population is being served. [See attached data analysis]. e ~ XI. Comp1aints Received and Prob1em Areas. It is the continuing policy of the Oasis Program's administrator and Program Director to be open and accessible to neighborhood and community complaints and concerns. Feedback in this regard is solicited from Advisory Board members and other community sources. e XII. Conc1usions. 1994 proved a successful year overall for the Oasis Program. Overall occupancy was high at 98%, and an even greater number of clients moved to independent living upon finishing the program. Program staffing was increased and a fire sprinkler system was added for increased fire safety. e e " -- e MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL REPORT PROGRAM NAME: OASIS CURRENT QUARTER: 10/01/94 - 12/31/94 (PROGRAM YEAR IS JULY - JUNE) A: CLIENT FLOW SUMMARY +------------------------------------------------------------------------~-+ I CURRENT JAN - DEC JULY - JUNE I I QUARTER YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE I I DATA ITEM NUMBER SINCE 1/1/94 SINCE 7/1/94 I +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1. NUMBER SERVED 21 35 26 2. ADMISSIONS 5 19 11 3. DISCHARGES 5 19 10 4. AVERAGE LENGTH OF 348.6 324.6 356.0 STAY - DISCHARGES WITH STAFF AGREEMENT NUMBER 3 12 7 PERCENTAGE 60.0 63.2 70.0 AVERAGE STAY 472.3 424.5 407.6 e W/O STAFF AGREEMENT NUMBER 2 7 3 PERCENTAGE 40.0 36.8 30.0 AVERAGE STAY 163.0 153.4 235.7 5. REPEAT ADMISSIONS XXXXX 1 0 6. CLIENT DAYS 1,450 5,720 2,865 7. UTILIZATION PERCENT 98.5 97.9 97.3 DAYS IN PERIOD 92 365 184 PROGRAM CAPACITY IS 16 UTILIZATION RATE IS CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: CLIENT DAYS DIVIDED BY THE PRODUCT OF DAYS IN PERIOD MULTIPLED BY THE CAPACITY OF THE PROGRAM . e MEMORANDUM Date: June 8, 1995 To: Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Status of NSP Request to Compost Polluted Soil in Golden Valley At the May 8, 1995 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission considered a request by NSP to compost polluted soil at their 10th Avenue site. Staff had some concerns about this proposal and wanted to get input from the Commission about how such composting could occur in Golden Valley. The Commission felt that the proposal by NSP warranted consideration. Staff was asked by the Commission to meet with NSP and research how such composting may be permitted in Golden Valley. e The Planning and Engineering staffs have met with Chuck Donkers of NSP to discuss this matter last week. It was a very positive meeting. The City staff will be meeting again with NSP in the next couple of weeks to further discuss the issue and determine how best to allow such composting in the City or specifically at this site. e mwg