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01-09-14 Bottineau PAC Agenda �Ztyof golden vall e � Bottineau LRT Planning Advisory Committee January 9, 2014 6:00 pm Goiden Valley City Hall Council Conference Room I. Approval of Meeting Minutes from December 5, 2013 II. Update from St. Margaret Mary Church III. Update from Hennepin County/Project Consultants IV. Discussion of City Council Resolution and Committee Tasks V. Potential Thesis Topics for UMN/UTA Students VI. Questions for Minneapolis Park Board VII. Comments from Non-Members VI11. Adjournment city of ,goZden �all� Y Bottineau LRT Planning Advisory Committee December 5, 2013 6:00 pm Golden Valley City Hall Counci) Conference Room Committee Members Present: Chair Rich Baker, Vice Chair Sean Fahey, Gillian Rosenquist, lim Stremel, Dan S��inberg, �athy Waldhauser, Andrea Wiiey;�Cfr �,� t �I 6�9 a� , City Council Present: Council Member Claus�n City Staff Present: Director of Community Development Mark Grimes, Public Works Specialist Eric Eckman, City Planner Jason Zimm�rman Also Present: Erv I����im, �B��ly �inder � ;��i s.! I. Approval of Minutes from Octof��r 24, 2013 i ,� Chair Rich Baker called the meeting t�order at 6:05 pm. Introductions were made including new City Planner Jason Zimmerman �nd potential Committee Member Erv Heim, representing St. Margaret Mary Churcf� I�esident Billy Binder was also in attendance. 7 �;�5. The minutes frvm the Qctober 2�, 2013, meeting were approved unanimously. II. Reque�t for CQlleg�S"tudent Research Comm'rt�ee Member Dar�.Steinberg asked to add an item to the agenda. He requested that tMe PAC reach out to college students in the Geography Departments at the Universities of Minnesota and;low�.and offer the Bottineau Line as a topic for Senior Reports. Questions around the amount of staff time this might require were discussed and it was decided to table the idea until January. I11. Report on Joint Environmental/Open Space and Minneapolis Park Board Meeting Steinberg asked to add an item to the agenda. He gave a brief report on a joint meeting that had taken place between the Environmental / Open Space Commission and the Minneapolis Park Board and asked that his notes on the meeting be provided to members of the PAC. Chair Baker suggested that Andrea Weber from the Park Board be asked to present at a future PAC meeting. IV. Review Hiawatha LRT Tour and D-1 Area Tour Director Mark Grimes recapped the tours taken in November of the Hiawatha Line and alang the proposed Bottineau Line route. Council Member Joanie Clausen said that walking the route allowed her to have a good visual perspective and that it helped her see the potential impact on neighboring homes. Committee Member Sean Fahey stated that it was h�lpful to stand on the Golden Valley Road bridge and imagine what could be there when the line ca�es through. V. Review Hennepin County Station Area Planning Process ?� , ��, �� ' � �� Grimes stated that a preferred consultant had been selected by Golder�Valley and N��inneapolis and that Hennepin County was worked to finalize the hirtn�,�He expected�the ���tsultant wo�uld begin work in January and the planning process wq�td#�ke�abv�t 1���nonths;;�`� � , �;. Chair Baker asked how the PAC would interact withsthe consu��ant. G�r=ii�i�tES answered that the consultant would be looking to the Comrriii;tee for infq,r,mation and feedback on the station area planning. Council Member Clausen said the C€�mmittee wauld be advocates for the City. Chair Baker indicated he wanted to��t�a #on� Qf a�tiv�,invo�vem'ent and suggested inviting the consultants to the January meeting and m��ing'an upda���f.rom them be part of the regular 8gellC�d. � il�r ' "�'�a ( �1��:. ',� r i z';; � VI. Recap of Bottineau Transitway�t�ealtf� Fmpact Assessment Meeting <c Committee Member Cathy V\faE,�haus�er,asked to speak on the Health Impact Assessment Meeting she attended. She �ndi,ca�ed,tha�the two biggest areas of concern from residents of ; , North Minneap�l.is wer�(a) a,rr�quality��nd (b)the safety of foot traffic. She also stated that the Bottineau l,ine is seen as��hayin��the biggest benefit to those without car access. �, � � {1<< � � ���... eY '�1�CPE&� � . VII. '��lther Bus�ness�,�� � �� ����, � �-. a� Chair Baker�uggeste� revisiting the role of the Committee and looking closely at the bullet points that ou'tlir���,�he responsibilities of the PAC that were handed out at the last meeting. Council Member Clausen asked that a copy of the resolution that established the Committee be provided to the members at the next meeting. Resident Billy Binder spoke to the Committee and emphasized that the City should take the opportunity when planning the station areas to make connections across the City and also to enhance bicycle and pedestrian routes. Chair Baker asked that the St. Margaret Mary Church representative take 5 minutes at the next meeting to outline the position of the church as it relates to the potential station at Golden Vatley Road. VIII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. �E;, i;'ya t�, ' � s€e. P`;. �',. , a�� �;h 'a ji ; 1 a9�i,� "tit .. � d� �1t 1 i'x �ine��Transitway � ORAFf ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT STATEMEM Bottineau Transitway Update, December 2013 Development of the Bottineau LRT(METRO Blue Line Extension)continues to gain momentum with significant milestones achieved in 2013 and important activities planned for 2014. Bottineau LRT Project Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority(HCRRA) has allocated funding for the next stage of Bottineau Transitway project development. The Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) is expected to consider a funding commitment in January 2014. Project leadership for environmental review completion (the Final EIS), design and construction will transition to Metropolitan Council/ Metro Transit in 2014. Bottineau Transitway Draft EIS A milestone achieved in 2013 is that the Bottineau Draft Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) entered into the last stage of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) review needed before publishing the Draft EIS. Draft EIS publication and the start of a public review and comment period are both expected in the second quarter of 2014. Copies of the document will be available at public libraries and city halls along the corridor,and will also be available to view online. Stakeholders can expect to s,: be notified through a range of inethods (newspaper notices, email distribution,website posts, flyers,etc.) about their opportunity to comment on this important document. HCRRA will continue as lead agency through the Draft EIS process; it will ensure that public comments are compiled and shared with the public and Metropolitan Council/Metro Transit to inform the project as it moves forward. Land Use Planning Station area planning is now underway for the two Minneapolis station areas along Olson Highway (Van White Boulevard and Penn Avenue)and the two Golden Valley station area options(near Plymouth Avenue and at Golden Valley Road).The work plans for these station area planning efforts �.��' are being developed in close collaboration with the Cities of Minneapolis and Golden Valley. These work plans also benefited from public input gained at roundtable events held in August 2013.As the process moves forward,a robust and meaningful public engagement process, added to valuable technical analyses,will inform the exploration of how the transitway stations will best fit into their surrounding communities. HCRRA and Bottineau Corridor cities are co-leading these station area planning efforts. Station area planning activities for the remaining six Bottineau LRT stations in Robbinsdale,Crystal,and Brooklyn Park will start in 2014. Health Initiatives The Bottineau Transitway Health Impact Assessment(HIA)was completed in 2013. A summary document has just been released to raise awareness around HIA recommendations.These recommendations will inform Bottineau LRT project development and station area planning efforts. We thank you for your help and support in 2013 and look forward to further advancement of the project in 2014! www.bottineautransitway.org Resolution 13-76 August 7, 2013 Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE BOTTINEAU LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden Valley has endorsed the LRT B-C-D1 alignment of the Bottineau Transifinray as the Locally Preferred Alternative route; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has amended the Regional Transportation System Statement to include the Bottineau Transitway LRT B-C-D1 as a planned transit corridor; and WHEREAS, as a requirement of the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA), Hennepin County will initiate Station Area Planning of the Bottineau LRT; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to establish a group that will guide the City's participation in the Station Area Planning process; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby desires to establish this Committee and its mission and responsibilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley that the Bottineau Light Rail Transit (LRT) Planning Advisory Committee is hereby established with the following mission and responsibilities, membership, meeting and reporting requirements: I. MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Task Force shall: • Identify all impacts of the Bottineau LRT on roads, sidewalks and trails. • Identify effects on the existing transit system in Golden Valley. • Identify station parking issues, availability and opportunities. • Meet with key property owners and other stakeholders near both proposed station locations to understand long-term plans for the area. • Identify impacts to natural resources and plans for mitigation of the impacts. • Establish long-term land use goals for areas adjacent to both of the proposed station locations. • Work with Hennepin County to ensure that there is an adequate method of communication to Golden Valley property owners. • Meet with residents living near the Bottineau LRT corridor and identify issues and concerns. • Review and offer comments on station area planning analysis, results and recommendations. • Review and offer comments to land use plans for areas adjacent to the station locations. Resolution 13-76 - Continued August 7, 2013 II. MEMBERSHIP A. Membership shali consist of the following roles: • 2 members of the Planning Commission • 2 members of the Environmental Commission • 2 members of the Open Space and Recreation Commission • 2 residents living east of Highway 100 and north of Highway 55 • 2 members of the business community • City Council Members III. MEETINGS AND TIME FRAME A. Members shall be appointed to the Committee by Friday, August 30. 6. Meeting dates and times shall be determined by the Committee. G. All meetings shall be open to the public and subject to the requirements of the State Open Meeting Law. IV. REPORTING A. Minutes and attendance shall be kept of all meetings. B. A recommendation concerning land use and station design shall be due to the City Council following the final meeting. , Shepar M. Harris, Ma o - ATTEST: �� ��. U���C Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Schmidgall and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Harris, Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Gl��1 t�� Planning Department 763-593-8Q9S/763-593-8109(fax) Date: December 31, 2013 To: Bottineau LRT Planning Advisory Committee From: Jason Zimmerman, City Pianner Subject: Bottineau supporting materials Please review the document at the location below in preparation for discussion regarding tMe Minneapolis Park Board and its views on the Bottineau Line and the Theodore Wirth Master Plan: htt : www.minnea o(is arks.or documents desi n wirth BottineauTrasitwa WirthFarumFinal. df Additionally, Hennepin County has released the summary and final reports of the Bottineau Transitway Health Impact Assessment. Both documents, along with public comments, can be viewed at the location below: http:/�www.hennepin.u�bottin��uhia These links can also be found on the Bottineau Light Rail Transit page on the City website. ♦B_ineauTransitway nrnFrcuwrxr�s�rrei irver.rsremwcirr Station Area Planning (May 29,2013) What is Station Area Planning? Simply put, station area plans are land use and transitway supporting infrastructure investment plans centered on transit stations. Station area plans take into account transportation and circulation issues,urban design and placemaking, and the public infrastructure that make for great neighborhoods and high quality transit-oriented development. The plans typically include the area within a reasonable"walkshed" of a station platform. A walkshed is generally defined as a reasonable distance a transit user will walk to access the station, roughly one-half mile or the distance a person can walk in 10 minutes. More sophisticated planning methods take into account actual pedestrian connections, physical barriers and other elements that affect the walkable range within a station area. Why is Station Area Planning Important? Station area planning helps local communities prepare for a major transitway infrastructure investment. Station area plans provide an opportunity to have dialogue, explore concepts/ideas and consider adjustments to, and alignment of, comprehensive plans at the local and regional level. Good station area plan process can result in the following benefits: ➢ Maximize transit ridership through appropriate development ➢ Meaningful community engagement ➢ Design of streets for all users ➢ Create life cycle housing ➢ Make great public spaces ➢ Manage parking effectively ➢ Help realize the economic development benefits of transit investments ➢ Full integrated into the communities served ➢ Convenient connections to the station and through transit-oriented development that facilitates adds housing and jobs ➢ Alignment with community goals �ineauTrar�sitway �cre��maa�c�rrei wwer.r.ret�wcwr� Station Area Planning (May 29,2013) Role of Station Area Planning Relative to Transit Funding and Economic Development Integrating transitway and land development is an important way to optimize the benefits of transitway investments while making the most of future development opportunities for our region. Planning for this integration will improve the Bottineau Corridor's competitive success in gaining Federal funding support. As the Bottineau Transitway moves forward into project development, building a foundation of land use planning is necessary to set the stage for future development. The Central Corridor Investment Framework found that the $1 billion transit investment could leverage over$6 billion in planned improvements in the next 20 years—the vast majority (93%) would be private sector investment. The potential private sector investment for the Bottineau Corridor has yet to be determined—but it will be based on the land use plans and policies that are developed over the next few years. Sample Tasks for a Station Area Planning Process Scope of Work The scope of work for upcoming Bottineau Transitway stationary planning will likely include: ➢ Circulation/Access Plan. This will examine access to the station by all modes; e.g. g,�' walk, bike, bus, auto. This task could also look at parking needs or measures to � prevent nuisance parking. ➢ Future Land Use Plan. This will include a recommendation for land uses that take full advantage of the transit service. There can be a full range of options based upon market and community input. ➢ Market Study/Market Scan. This will help with the development of future land use plans. ➢ Implementation Plan. Setting up the process for moving the station area plans forward is crucial. An implementation plan will make recommendations on funding and realistic phases of development. ➢ Infrastructure Plan/Day of Opening Recommendations. The station area planning process can recommend changes in infrastructure the will be needed to get maximum benefit out of the transit service. These would be infrastructure improvements that would not be part of the transitway itself.