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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 01-28 CCM Work Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION JANUARY 28, 2008 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council /Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor /President Tim Willson at 7:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Kay Lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Community Development Director Gary Eitel, Police Chief Scott Bechthold, City Clerk Sharon Knutson, and Carol Hamer, TimeSaver Secretarial, Inc. HWY 100 /JAMES CIRCLE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE CITY MANAGER Discussion continued regarding the Hwy 100 /James Circle Redevelopment Plan Update. There was discussion of the developer's specifications as it relates to the size of the land, the amount of buffer, and a rectangular site. Mr. Boganey stated every indication is that staff will be able to provide a report to the Council on the full development agreement within the next few weeks. OPPORTUNITY SITE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY REPORT— CITY MANAGER Mr. Boganey reviewed the history of the Opportunity Site Development and explained the purpose for the Opportunity Site Development Strategy Report. Mr. Eitel reported that Loucks Associates was selected in the RFP process to assist the City in its comprehensive planning study. One aspect of that study includes the viability for redevelopment of the Opportunity Site. Mr. Eitel introduced Dave Hagen with Loucks Associates. Mr. Dave Hagen, AICP with Loucks Associates, presented a Power Point presentation on the Opportunity Site, including the following information: Calthorpe and Opportunity site plans Calthorpe Final Concept Plan Calthorpe Land Use Plan Opportunity Site Plan Opportunity Plan Review Findings Overview of Similar Redevelopment Projects There was discussion of the following in relation to the Opportunity Site Redevelopment Plan: Effect of design guidelines on the economic gap of the redevelopment project Reduction of the green space included in the Opportunity Site Plan 01/28/08 -1- Incorporation of a trail connection to the nearby park Task Force emphasis on the site as a mixed use livable community Big box as an element not to include in the site Strong presence of the site along Highway 100 Mr. Hagen stressed that there should be consideration of a properly designed big box element on the site as an option to increase the vitality of the area. There was discussion of traffic flow and roadway access from the highways to the site. Mr. Hagen indicated that the investment required to improve traffic accessibility relatively speaking is not significant. There was discussion of redevelopment economics as outlined in the Opportunity Site Development Strategy Report, specifically in relation to the statement in the report that "The financial gap between a willing developer's investment in the project and the cost of the project needs to be funded, financed or subsidized in order to entice the private sector to undertake the project." Mr. Hagen noted that the Calthorpe Study was a more grandiose vision of this area. This review focuses in on part of the Calthorpe Study area. There was discussion of structured parking. It was noted that the City of St. Louis Parking obtained funding through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Metropolitan Council to assist in the cost of the city's structured parking facility. Mr. Boganey stated there will be further steps to take as a follow up to this report. RESULTS OF PERF VIOLENT CRIME STUDY CITY MANAGER Mr. Boganey explained the purpose of this case is to provide Council with the results of the PERF Violent Crime Study. Mr. Bechthold provided background information regarding the purpose of the Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. He presented a Power Point presentation on the PERF Violent Crime Study, including the following information: Scope of Study Methodology Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Center Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Brooklyn Center P.D. PERF Assessment Collaborative Regional Response Eight Major Initiatives Regional Law Enforcement Response Violent Offenders Task Force (VOTF) Faith Based Organizations Hennepin County Probation Schools Rental Properties Juvenile Supervision Center Human Services Intervention 01/28/08 -2- There was discussion of the eight major initiatives outlined in the report, and discussion on the statistics included in the report on robberies and juveniles. It was noted that Mr. Glasoe had given a presentation last year regarding a collaborative effort between school districts to provide activities for 15 to 18 year olds. It was noted that the location of some of the activities did not provide for easy accessibility for everyone, and that this is a difficult age group to keep together with organized activities. Mr. Boganey indicated there is currently an organization looking at developing a collaborative approach to youth; the City of Brooklyn Center will need to decide if they would like to join in that effort. He stated he will discuss this topic with Mr. Glasoe to determine if he has additional information. Myrna Kragness, former Brooklyn Center Mayor, addressed the Council and stated Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council is pulling together an organization that will work strictly with youth and teenagers. She stated she is working with this organization and has been assigned as a liaison to Brooklyn Center. It was noted that technology will be an important factor in getting youth involved with activities. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Yelich seconded adjournment of the City Council /Economic Development Authority Work Session at 9:00 P.M. Motion passed unanimously. 01/28/08 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on January 28, 2008. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its February 11, 2008, Regular Session. 0 City Clerk Mayor 01/28/08 -4-