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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 09-27 EBFAMEMORANDUM TO: Earle Brown Farm Committee FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant DATE: September 20, 1984 SUBJECT: Meeting The Earle Brown Advisory Committee will meet at. 7:30 a.m. in the Manager's Conference Room at City Hall next Thursday, September 27th. The first ineeting will be a general discussion and update on the current status of the farm and potential developments for it. If you have any questions prior to the meeting please direct them to me at 561-5440. f 10-26-83 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION MEETING FOR A POSSIBLE BROOKLYN CENTER LONG TERM ELDHRLY CARE TASK FORCE OR COMMITTEE FROM: PHIL COHEN 1. THE PERCEIVED NEED: With the development of 188 units of Senior Citizen designed housing, there now becomes the need to consider how persons can be kept in those units- should that be there desire- as their health and resources change. Also, there are residents in single family housing as well as multi-family units that may also want to avail themselves of the same opportunities. The key seems to be their ability to take care of themselves with assistance where & when necessary as well as desired. 2. THE TYPES OF ASSISTANCE THAT ARE NOW BEING OFFERED & OTHERS THAT COULD BE PART OF THE CONSIDERATION: Examples that can be cited- and they are examples only and not meant to be all inclusive are: A. Congregate Dining. B. Meals on Wheels. C. Home Chore Service. D. Companionship E. Day Care G. Transporation to Shopping Facilities. H. Medical Transporation I. Recreation. J. Educational classes. K. Other. 3. THE NEED TO INVENTORY SERVICES NOW BEING OFFERED: Many of the above items are now being offered, and it would seem that one of the'first pieces of work, if this group is to be formed would be to-make an inventory of what is available. Examples of what should be known could be: A. What services are being offered. B. Who are the providers. C. How many people are being served. D. What are the the costs. E. How'.do the people who receivd these services feel about the quality, costs, etc. F. G. From that information, we should be able then to find out what "Gaps" are there to be filled. .P_age+ 2 ' 10-26-83 Long TErm Care Task Force 4. POSSIBLE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: First, this group would have to make a determination if such a task force we serve some good purpose. If if does, then we should move forward. If there is a structure already available to do the work, then we should contact them. If there need is not there, then the meeting should be adjourned. ' Assuming that.the determination is to go forward, then the following route is offered for further discussion. ' A. Broaden the base the group to be sure it is representative of the community and the providers/recipients etc. This could include ' for examples represenatation from the following: i. CEAP ii. BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 286 ' iii. RESIDENTS THAT ARE MOVING INTO THE BROOKWOOD ESTATES. iv. REPRESENATATIVES OF SENIOR CITIZENS GROUPS. V. PROVIDERS OF CURRENT SERVICES IN THE COMMUNITY. vi. METRO COUNCIL V. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER vi. MEDICAL COMMUNITY ' vii. PROVIDERS WE MAY WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY. viii. X UJ. JMtr l4tAM1J#J • eP-W ;AV ix. X. B. Invite recommended persons/groups to a meeting to further discuss ' the needs. C. If at that meeting there is a desire to have such an organization that would not be in competition for anybody elses "turf", the a meeting could publicly called to formally organize the group. SUMMARY: It would seem that based upon the experi&nce we had with the Joint Housing Task force, the above noted approach is offered for consideration. If others feel there is a better way to get off the ground, better ideas are always in order. The outline submitted is for the purpose of getting the discussion moving on the subject and certainly is nothing m6re than the writers offerings. DEAN A. NYQUIST Mayor Res: 533-0774 Bus: 533-7272 s CITY OF B ROOK LY N CENTER CITY HALL 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Telephone 612/561-5440 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR September 19, 1984 Mr. Jerry Splinter Mr. Brad Hoffman 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 lDr. Orn J Northport Medical Center 5415 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Gentlemen: Mr. Al Beisner C/O Lombard Properties 625 4th Street Suite 1550 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Mr. Gerald Blume Health Central, Inc. 2810 57th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 ' This will confirm that we will meet for a breakfast meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 3rd of October at the Holiday Inn in Brooklyn Center. The purpose of the meeting is to ' follow-up on an inquiry from Health Central regarding the development of the Earle Brown Farm for senior citizen housing. See you on the 3rd of October. Sincerely, Dean A. Nyquist DAN:dp (NOT PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE) L t t6 r U3 OR 8 . dfl o0 _ 0D0 rin rr 21 g 's i 14 g j I NX~, 1, M1, cl THE EARLE BROWN FARM BEFORE 1964 I Earle Brown House ppp ( -!I ' 2 Farmhouse - 3 Barn A 17 4 Pumrhouse ` [ t p 1 6 Log Howse - - c i! 8 6 Barn G 7 Chicken House & Blacksmith Shop 2 8 Mechanical Shop Barn 9 Fig Yard N trrrr+~ 10 Horse Barn D 11 Farm Foreman's Home i! N 12 Shed h 13 Barr, H 14 Barn E i ! a {mC IS Hippodrome ~ r 16 kitchen Building 17 Oftirc A 18 Carriage House 19 Site of Cap Martin School ~ 20 Gardeners Home ' 21 Smoke House 22 Tombstones J/00/4- Not to gale F r r Oii• w. I~I An Authentic To W.ne, market Of tho 00 s The Towne Market The Original Earle Brown Farm The exterior of the Towne Market (shown The Earle Brown Towne Market adjoins below) will be representative of the building the original Earle Brown Farm, which is details so typical of the 18905. The public being preserved and renovated just as it will enter through three ornately designed was at the beginning of the century. entrances, passing early Americana Many of the farm buildings will again memorabilia and exhibits on the way to be used as they were in the past to shelter the Towne Square. Meandering "avenues" the farm animals and to house the various to the various shopping areas, start from operations that were found on the farm the Towne Square. The "Gingerbread" in the 18905. architecture of the period establishes the This restoration program will show character and atmosphere of the Towne children who have never discovered the Market where the 200 unique shops will excitement of farm life, an early midwest present their wares and services. GO farm, e The Towne Market is designed Shopkeepers of Variety in keeping with the Earle Brown Farm, and with the R Cobblers, leather craftsmen, bakers, iron architecture that was prev- mongers, tallow molders, artists, dress alent when the farm was makers, silversmiths, importers, culinary built. Go chefs and a myriad of other shop specialists of yore will find the Towne Market an exciting place in which to sell their wares andservices.GV The Towne Square In the center of the Towne Market is they t" nostalgic Towne Square, replete with bandstand, walks and park benches where D shoppers may rest, relax and meet friends. Often, entertainment will emanate from the bandstand as well as musicians, magicians, and other entertainers that of will wander throughout the entire Towne rf► Market. (ar,, GU fah - "~Illdi 101 liltiluu~im ~ ri ~m' - Er'` Exhibits of early Minnesota farm machinery, equipment and early farming and pioneering skills have been planned to preserve the history of the Earle Brown Farm.(, Open Wednesday thru Sunday The lbwne Market will be open Wednesday through Sunday (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) starting each day at noon. The "'sidewalks"will be rolled up and the shops shuttered for the night at 9 p.m, daily and at 6 p.m. Sundays. GV Convenient Parking and City Buses Outside the entrances to the Towne Market are ample well-lighted parking areas for cars and buses. Conven- ient bus service will be available at the Towne rMarket buns (30 a i For More Information For lease information, please call Earle Brown Farm lbwne Corporation to arrange a personal meeting at the Earle Brown Farm or in your present place of business. 6100 Summit Drive North (See Map) Brooklyn Center - Minneapolis, Minn. Yt 55430. Telephone (612) 561.7350 G XD C' ' ~ ~ s V f L Q ]Will Nor 6 ,,I,,.e~tdvn~al.n'~M6/lw~:,•h.w"yq.'rVvlm Towne Marketdeveloped and managed by N 4' 0+4 10' Earle Brown Farm Towne Corp. • 6100 Summit Drive North • Brooklyn Center d~ clc~ Minneapolis, Minn, 55430 Phone )612) 561-7350 Ak, ~~3 ~rt ~e#o~.Y 4r ~r ~~N~:. t{iHI b~pt :.xq .~~h: Z.b~'.} B ~ p.~ - `f,a~/:' m s"'~Y" Gi ~ Ida' K$,•`~''""_,' • cr CD CD gp CD CD ~'l .w. r . , < ~ a ~ $ as°s- ov\~~;y -~,,:i,• _ , ~ . r'`. , - - ~ - ~ k;Y~ , - vr%q _t €a'r qa~ ` 41i. \ vAi~Y/~~^h dry? b f-L_ 4-4 vi "5z, y .sv ( e.t _ :j;ri 1 2 ~'.'rg..n.~..~ a'~'r> i+1's"'~ i ~~z~ ~~{,~Ta,aa. ~"S~ '•~°~rl'+`,'~`':. ~ °R my iy Al. k I' t 'fib,:: 'Ya„ti. ~ ~ ,:~~`•~`~,~';fi~`~;~Y°3~; - .f ' Sao ~ ' , - Y N~.s . ' ~y - Sir: IN It, -'C q 1^ y'3 ~yC a.~~~ x<, ~~g a ~'~rx'"x "g ~:-,~~~a~`•, F''.; ;a 4j ~c ; - . kill, ANY 'M THE E U P3 Earle Brown Farm !Towne' Market The "Towne Market" is a "Specialty Center" and differs from conventional shopping centers in three principal ways: l) A unifying theme is employed in architectural design which is car- ried out by each individual store; 2) The complex appeals equally to the sightseer or tourist as well as the shopper; and 3) Unusual merchandise is typically available. h The combination of these unique characteristics allows the "Towne n Market" to be essentially non- competitive with conventional shop- ping centers which serve the more lb commonplace need of local area resi- dents. Thus, the "Towne Market" provides a unique shopping, eating ► and entertainment environment and . will appeal to a much wider market segment than conventional centers.G\0 i y ,r. X~`?r f,. k? G~ 11 A i Ip'* in p k;. Village Shops moo Eats, Drinks & Sweets„_, Entertainment Exhibits A Nostalgic Minnesota Towne Market of the 1890's ` 1QVE NOSTALGIC ExPER ure, Atmosphere and A ~Ec~ cr~_'eC ce°~te ants! An abundance 1 of picturesque w shops architecturally designed to 40" give the shopkeeper a charming _ gNF1OWN fnostalgic establishment in which to present and sell his notable wares - whether home-spun Market g arments and shawls or exotic goods that" just arrived on the latest overland stage coach from - 200 SHOPS the seaports of the world. G\'j i y Ss ~h r l * { F J 1, , 0 jctC ov A AA "Va.~"X A Year'Round Outdoor FarmTowne Space For IND0011S o o Although the setting will simulate the outdoors, the winding walkways, Unusual streets and lanes, the fronts of the shops as well as the "Town Square" Shops will be under one roof - heated in winter, air-conditioned in summer. Everyday will seem as if it's a lazy Ccl~„~ summer day with the many shops bustling with activity. Go A new concept for shoppers. A myriad of 200 unique shops each selling their Eplightened specialties along the winding lanes of the completely enclosed towne.G\-D Advertisia Things To See Everywhere Will Entice Old tyme exhibits, musicians that play in the town square and wandering Traoelin~ town folks will all add to the atmosphere of the period, making it a fun place to shop for entire families-to recapture 4ub1~c the past as grandma remembers it.00 y Small Compact Shops These shops are compact yet efficient, and vary in size from less than 100 square feet up to 400 square feet. The fronts of each shop will portray typical architectural designs of the 1890§, GO A Touch of Early America In addition to the atmosphere of the archit9cture and the old fashioned exhibits, shopkeepers will be encour- aged to attire themselves in appropri- ate clothing to add to the charm of the Towne Market. GO % Continuous advertising will keep the populace in our huge Upper Midwest marketing area, apprised of the benefits of visiting this unique Farm Towne. GO Btrmer11s Market Fresh health-giving vittles, pam- pered and nourished on nearby family farms, will delight the city folks at the New Farmer's Market connected to the Towne Market. Whether it's for the hardy toiler or the patio gourmet, these fresh fruits and vegetables will be taste-tempting treats for breakfast, luncheon or supper tables-Another activity that will add to the authenticity of the Earle Brown Farm Towne.G\!D Where To Find The Towne Market I, ~ r t Tow~,~arke, 94 94 a 494 ¢ 0 35W The'lbwne Market is located in Brooklyn Center on the Earle Brown Farm, a rural showpiece since the turn of the century at the junction of Interstate 694 and Highway 100, about half a mile north- east of the Brookdale Shopping Center. It's only 15 minutes from Downtown Minneapolis and about 20 minutes from Downtown St. Paul via 1-694... A rural farm almost in the heart of the Twin Cities market. 00 494 QQ EAST} But Brown F"M Towne UA4ml,rd 9 s ~ ~G~S1F' J0 z p rinu mvirouucung l me Immediately Adjacent To The Towne Market OPTION I No acquisition of the Farm A. City has no interest in an active roll in the development of the Farm; B. City will provide a minimum of assistance with the development of the Farm Impact of Position 1 A. Pros 1. Potential commercial development providing $534,000 annually in property tax 2. Approximate 2 1/2 mill tax reduction 3. Savings to City a. Cash expenditure II b. Staff time 4. No City ownership Z� {CSToZ i o/l) Tex B. Cons 1. LOSS of Farm buildings and their historical significance 2. Potential legal problems with development of Farm 3. Minimal influence upon any proposed development OPTION II Acquisition and development of the Farm through a General Obligation Bond A. Pros 1. Referendum decision 2. Lessen financial impact upon City and School District #286 3. Cash "in hand" for acquisition and development 4. May provide additional planning time for development 5. Preserve Farm buildings 6. Development control B. Cons 1. City ownership (continued maintenance) 2. $650,000 annual debt service approximately 3 112 mills 3. Reduced (if not eliminated) Federal monies available 4. _Election process and timing re: willing seller, etc. 5. Tax increase of typical $65,000 homestead approximately $40.00 annually OPTION III Acquisition using Tax Increment Financing A. Pros 1. Maximum use of Federal monies C 2. Lessen direct impact upon homeowners 3. Ability to mitigate negative financial impact upon School District," Y�-£ S c7�;. 4. Preserves Farm buildings g 5. Control over development 6. More timely B. Cons 1. Financial impact upon City and School District 2. Funding ability limited and dependent upon increment generation r- a. Anticipates development b. Anticipates certain timings 3. 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