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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06-13 EDAP EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center June 13, 2005 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda —The following items are considered to be routine by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Commission Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes Commissioners not present at meetings will be recorded as abstaining from the vote on the minutes. 1. May 23, 2005 Regular Session 4. Public Hearing Item a. Purchase and Development Agreement with Volunteers of America for the Sale and Development of Land Requested Commission Action: Motion to re -open Public Hearing. -Take public input. Motion to continue Public Hearing to June 27, 2005. 5. Commission Consideration Items a. Resolution Transferring $67,000 into the Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Fund Requested Commission Action: Motion to adopt resolution. b. Update on Meeting with Business Owners in Opportunity Site Requested Commission Action: -None, update only. 6. Adjournment EDA Agenda Item No. 3a MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION MAY 23, 2005 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was called to order at 8:38 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness and Commissioners Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor. Commissioner Kathleen Carmody was absent and excused. Also present were Executive Director Michael McCauley, Assistant City Manager /Director of Operations Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Attorney Bob Vose, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. Commissioner Kathleen Carmody arrived at 9:14 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to approve the May 9, 2005, Regular Session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. PRESENTATION BY DAN VANG Dan Vang, representing the Hmong America Shopping Center, addressed the Commission and discussed since the meeting in February they have new renderings of the project. He informed that he had several people with him this evening who have been helping with the project and that they would like to share where the are and are going with the project. Y g g p J 05/23/05 -1- DRAFT I Mr. Vang outlined the new renderings of the project and the previous concerns regarding height and parking. He expressed that he believes those concerns were addressed and discussed they have come down from 178 units to 122 units. That alone has helped the project along with the adjustments of turning the building close to the freeway into two buildings of town homes and leaving the building in the corner of the site with condominiums. He informed that the view from 57 Avenue North had been changed to a calm look with some space; and that he believes the condominiums would be a good focal point coming into Brooklyn Center. He discussed he believes that the changes so far have been acceptable by staff and expressed that staff has worked diligently with them on their project. Commissioner O'Connor asked about the pond in the area. Mr. Vang discussed that there is a water retention pond that they will use as a water feature. He believes that would bring a focal point to the project and informed that there is an easement between the power poles and the buildings. Commissioner O'Connor asked about the pathway over Highway 100. Mr. Vang discussed that the pathway over Highway 100 had been eliminated due to the amount of traffic. They were hoping to put another water feature that could flow down and recycle into the pond. Commissioner Lasman questioned the financial concerns that had been raised by the Commission and if he would be discussing those concerns. Mr. Vang responded that he would be discussing the financial concerns later in the presentation. Commissioner Lasman asked if the area around the water feature would be roadway. Mr. Vang discussed it would be a roadway so people are able to drive around the water feature. Commissioner Niesen questioned if the presentation was to get an update on the project or if it was to have the financial concerns addressed. Mr. Vang discussed that they currently wanted to discuss the design of the project and that they are hoping they have done the correct site planning that is necessary for this site to work. President Kragness asked if the cost of the units will be affected with the decrease in the number of units for the town homes. Mr. Vang discussed it should not affect the cost. Attorney Gordy Jensen addressed the Commission and discussed that he believes the direction given at the February 14, 2005, meeting, was to meet with staff, the architects, and consultants, and to find a contractor that would be able to give numbers for this project and for them to report to the EDA at the end of May 2005. He discussed that in terms of the project they wanted to bring the Commission up to date and if there are any further concerns they would like to have them addressed at this time. They have reduced the density, the height of the building, made modifications to the traffic flow, and have maintained the integrity of the entire project. It is the opinion of their client that they have accomplished that and will continue to accomplish that. What they are looking for is direction on whether or not they need to go back for further drawings. They would like to come away from this meeting with a direction so that they can proceed with the development. 05/23/05 -2- DRAFT Mr. Jensen discussed that he was under the impression that this meeting was not for the purpose of financial discussions; however, the only thing they are asking at this point from the EDA would be a write -down on the land. With a write -down on the land, they would be in a position to proceed with the project with financing in place to develop it in the manner that the Commission has seen. They cannot do that until they have a development agreement. They had hoped there would have been a development agreement to review and be considering by this time. Mr. Lee, owner of the Hmong America Shopping Center, addressed the Council and Mr. Vang interpreted for Mr. Lee. He expressed that he is thankful for being able to help make a change in Brooklyn Center and that he wished to say thanks to Community Development Director Brad Hoffman for all his help and patience in working with them. This being the third round in the development design they are hoping that Mr. Hoffman and the EDA will continue their efforts on working with them. Mr. Jensen discussed that even though this is a presentation of what the site plan is and what the proposal is for the EDA they would like and respectfully request that the EDA give direction to staff in regards to this project. They are dealing with a developer that does not have development experience and there may have been some miscommunications or misspoken words in terms of how they refer to the Hmong- American Shopping Center as being a developer. They are the owner of the property in connection with the pending condemnation at the present time. They are seeking to be the developer; they have approached this in an orderly manner by engaging consultants, a major contractor, Maxfield, and have looked at the alternatives of financing with having financing arrangements in the process of being negotiated. This is something they believe they can accomplish and want to go forward within the City. If the EDA provides direction to cooperate that a resolution based upon the site plan that is proposed and staff prepares for discussion and approval a development agreement, they would expect that they could have all issues involved in this property resolved within the next 30 days. President Kragness discussed that there is still discussion regarding the negotiation proceedings. Mr. Jensen expressed that he is aware of that and he would expect that if they can resolve these issues in terms of going forward with the development that they anticipate all issues would be resolved simultaneously. President Kragness expressed that she would not be prepared to commit to a proposal until she knows that everything else is done and believes it would be premature to move ahead. She expressed that she likes what has been done but believes that the EDA owes it to the citizens to solicit requests for proposals for redevelopment. Commissioner Niesen expressed thanks for the presentation and discussed that the financial aspects of this plan is not before the EDA this evening; however, she would like to talk about that. She inquired if the EDA should be involved with the financial discussion at all. Mr. McCauley discussed that it is difficult since the City has not been able to come close to money matters and have been working on various ideas for proposals since 2000. 05/23/05 -3- DRAFT i She inquired about the suggestion of a resolution for acceptance by EDA. Mr. McCauley discussed that there are a number of different options before the EDA. Mr. Jensen suggested that he believed all of the issues could be resolved in 30 days if the EDA directed staff to prepare a development agreement. A development agreement could certainly be developed but coming up with an agreement that would involve things that have not been able to be bridged, and with a number of contingencies, as there would be with any development, other issues in terms of direction are that the City has not solicited proposals for development, has not resolved issues with acquisition, and is not currently prepared to go out for development proposals. The policy question is since a great deal of money, staff resources, and eminent domain litigation, where does the EDA want staff to direct its resources with respect to the site and whether or not the EDA wishes to consider going out for request for proposals at the end of this process. Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, addressed the Commission to ask if there was a big gap on the financial aspects for the project. Mr. McCauley discussed that since the City is now in litigation the discussion with respect to resolving the litigation are between the City's and Mr. Vang's attorneys. If the City is to provide a cleaned up site with the buildings removed that should be a sufficient inducement to receive a development that would be on par with the quality of what is being proposed and that unless the City were shown to be incorrect in that a request for proposals in a competitive environment, the City would expect that the starting point of discussion would be what is going to be built and what value will be provided for a cleaned site. Mr. Dovolis asked if the financial gap is relatively close on this project. David Croket discussed that in his opinion the financial gap is quite small considering the size of the project. Mr. Jensen discussed that he believes he addressed that issue and that all they are asking for is a cleaned up site with a write -down of the entire site to one dollar. He is not sure how the numbers would work but that is the proposal they have made and has been rejected. Commissioner Niesen discussed that a different venue for the financial questions should be used because of the litigation. Commissioner Kathleen Carmody arrived at 9:14 p.m. Commissioner Niesen expressed that she is concerned about the financing and believes that the EDA should discuss the financing at a closed session since there is still litigation pending; and as far as the design presented she likes it. Mr. Dovolis expressed that he believes that the design works for this project and he hopes that the developers can take advantage of the 30 days to get a proposal approved. Commissioner Carmody discussed that when the EDA set this date it was to get past the eminent domain process and since then it has gotten more mired down. She expressed she is not willing to go another 30 days and believes that will not resolve anything. While the design is nice she is not willing to look at developments until the eminent domain is done. 05/23/05 -4- DRAFT Mr. Vang wished to discuss that he does not believe they are that far apart with the financial aspects for the project. He believes they have come a tremendous way and weighing all of the costs compared to the gap is very minuscule. He also believes that they have come to good faith in making sure this project is affected by that and that this is a decent project. Community Development Director Brad Hoffman discussed that he has some mixed feelings about this project. He has been working for many years with Mr. Lee and Mr. Vang and he likes them as individuals; but to characterize the financial gap as minuscule is not true. He believes that it is not remotely close. The City has gone with condemnation where the EDA is the owner of the property and in the process of getting ready to secure the property, raised the property to clean up the pollution, and has spent a great deal of money. Mr. Hoffinan expressed that he believes that the Community owes it to itself to see what the market will bring. Commissioner Lasman discussed with all things considered she feels that she would not be able to make a decision to commit at this point and that the EDA needs more information. She feels the proposal is excellent and with the great work done it should be able to compete in the open market. She feels that the EDA has an obligation to its taxpayers to make sure that the City is getting the best deal that they can with the most efficient process and the most financially wise decision. She would lean towards request for proposals and would like to see some competition. Commissioner Niesen expressed she agrees with Commissioner Lasman and that she is not willing to go ahead with a development agreement at this time. She appreciates the request for the additional 30 days; however, she is not ready to make a mandate to staff. Mr. Vang discussed he believes that the gap is minimal compared to what others will ask in their request for proposals. Councilmember Niesen asked if there is anything that could be put in writing so that the EDA could see the numbers being discussed this evening. Mr. McCauley discussed that since the City is in litigation he would suggest that the EDA leave those discussions in litigation. If the EDA wished to review a settlement offer again with legal counsel, a closed session should be considered. President Kragness discussed that she believes the majority of the EDA is that until there is a settlement with the court proceedings it would be uncomfortable with committing to anything. Commissioners Lasman and Carmody agreed. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmodyto adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. President 05/23/05 -5- DRAFT EDA Agenda Item No. 4a The materials for this item were not available when the agenda was prepared. Materials may not be available until Monday. EDA Agenda Item No. 5a MEMO DATE June 8, 2005 TO: Michael McCauley FROM: Curt Boggp4;i SUBJECT: Resolution Transferring Funds to EBHC Capital Improvement Fund RECOMMENDATION I recommend adoption of the attached resolution authorizing the transfer of $67,000 from the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) operating fund to the EBHC Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of financing the capital improvements outlined in Exhibit A (attached). BACKGROUND In December of 2002 the City Council established the Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Improvement Fund recognizing that the Center would need to fund ongoing capital needs i.e. roof replacements, new carpeting, major mechanical systems, sound system replacements, and major kitchen appliances. It was determined that the best way to pay for these major capital costs in the absence of borrowing was to establish a fund that would be primarily capitalized from year -end cash surpluses generated from the operations of the Center. The last transfer into the Capital Fund of $200,000 was made in February of 2004. After the replacement of the Carriage Hall carpet, Carriage Hall dimmer system, installation of a dewatering well, Lift replacement and a few miscellaneous carpet replacements the remaining balance in the account is about $06,000. For the last few years the City has used a policy formula to determine the minimum operating funds needed to meet all anticipated cash flow and emergency cash needs. In accordance with this policy the minimum required cash on hand at December 31, 2004 was 729,006. The actual funds were $796,532, leaving an excess balance of $67,526. In order to meet current capital expenditure needs it is recommended that the excess balance of 67,000 be transferred to the Capital Improvements Fund. In addition to approving this transfer, it is further recommended that the Economic Development Authority approve the proposed Capital Projects Plan for 2005. The proposed plan has been amended from the 2005 Capital Projects Budget to keep expenditures within available resources. The original 2005 Budget Plan included the replacement of the Kitchen Dishwasher with an estimated cost of $60,000. This acquisition will be deferred to future years or funded from other resources if they become available in 2005. SUMMARY The City ouncil has established ty b fished a Capital Improvement Fund for the Earle Brown Heritage Center to provide for the ongoing capital needs of the center. The current balance in this fund is approximately $106,000. The Center has current capital needs In excess of 150,000 that require funding at this time. It has been determined that the current cash balance in the operating fund as of December 31, 2004, in the amount of 729,006 exceeds the minimum cash required for operating cash flow and emergency purposes and it would be prudent and reasonable to use some portion of these excess fund for capital needs as recommended. To fund the needed improvements it is recommended that excess cash in the operating fund in the amount of 67,000 be transferred to the Capital Fund. It is further recommended that the EDA approve the 2005 Capital Budget Plan (Exhibit A) and authorize the City Manager to implement this plan. Please let me know if you have questions. i Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $67,000 INTO THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER CAPITAL FUND WHEREAS, a capital fund for the Earle Brown Heritage Center (EBHC) has been established to provide an ongoing funding mechanism for capital items; and WHEREAS, the current unencumbered balance within this fund is $106,000; and WHEREAS, the 2005 Capital Plan for the EBHC has identified current year capital needs estimated to cost $150,000; and WHEREAS, the proposed 2005 Capital Plan includes fiber optic lines and Parking Lot Improvements as outlined in Exhibit A (attached); and WHEREAS, a cash analysis for the EBHC operation for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004, identifies a cash surplus within a conservative range that would permit the transfer of $67,000 to the EBHC Capital Fund; and WHEREAS, this transfer is required to meet the identified capital needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that it approves the 2005 Capital Improvement Program authorizing the Executive Director to implement said program and authorizes the transfer of $67,000 from the EBHC Operating Fund to the EBHC Capital Project Fund effective the date of adoption. June 13. 2005 Date President The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by commissioner and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. EXHIBIT A EBHC 2005 Capital Plan Acquisition Year Estimated Useful Life Estimated Cost Source Parking Lot Mill Overlay Curb Repair 1989 10 years 118,000 Capital Fund Install Fiber Optic Lines to Building New 20 plus years 32,000 Capital Fund Total 150,000 I EDA Agenda Item No. 5b PW City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Kragness, Councilmembers Carmody, Lasm Niesen, and O'Connor FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: June 8, 2005 SUBJECT: Update on Meeting with Business Owners in the Opportunity Site Councilmember O'Connor requested an update be placed on the Regular Agenda regarding the meeting that Mr. Hoffman conducted with business operators in the Opportunity Site. Enclosed is an updated set of materials from Mr. Hoffman expanding on the previous memorandum that you received in a recent City Council Update of efforts to notify business owners. 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Recreation and Community Center Phone TDD Number Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 (763) 569 -3400 City Hall TDD Number (763) 569 -3300 FAX (763) 569 -3434 FAX (763) 569 -3494 www.cityolbrooklyncenter.org MEMORANDUM TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Brad Hoffinan, Community Development Director DATE: June 6, 2005 SUBJECT: Business Notification in the Opportunity Site Several individuals have raised the issue of the notification or lack thereof to businesses and property owners located within the "Opportunity Site" have received relative to EDA activities. It should be noted that planning for the redevelopment of this specific area has been an on going activity since 2001. The Metropolitan Council provided a grant and took the lead in coordinating community planning activities for the "Opportunity Site" through the Calthorpe Group out of California. The current Dlanniniz activities of the Brooklyn Center EDA started last fall with the solicitation of proposals from planning firms. The current activity is to refine the Calthorpe plan with specific development and design standards by which the City /EDA would select potential developers and judge development proposals. The EDA established a schedule for the selection of a planning firm in addition to the establishment of a task force at the EDA meeting on September 27, 2004. The planning firm of Damon Farber was appointed December 13, 2004 and the task force was appointed January 10, 2005. The first task force meeting was held February 2, 2005. Public hearings for general comment about the task force's work were scheduled for April 13, May 11 and June 15, 2005. As I have previously reported to the Council, two (2) individuals at the April 13 meeting raised the issue of a lack of notice to the business community. The first was a relative of the owner of the Brookdale Ford property. He would not have received notice since he has no direct interest in the property or the business. However, he has been added to our list for future notification. We continue to have conversations with the legal representatives of the owner of the Brookdale Ford which have been on going since December. The second individual raised the issue that Target was not aware of our activities. Her comments were immediately corrected by Brenda Pawlak the manager of Target who was in attendance at the public hearing. Brenda informed the group that both corporate and she had been notified of the EDA activities. There are fifteen (15) parcels and forty (40) different businesses (see attached mailing list) located within the study area. On January 24, 2005 a letter (see attached) was sent out to all property owners of record, business managers at the site and to the tax payer of record. The letter informed each of the recipients that the EDA had selected Damon Farbor to develop a guide plan for a town center, noted the time, place and date of all the public hearing and invited them individually to contact me directly with any questions they might have as to the objectives and/or process involved in the study. They were invited to contact me by phone, email or stopping into my office. The same letter (see attached) was sent again on March 10, 2005 prior to the first public hearing on April 13, 2005. A third letter (see attached) was sent specifically to the business /owner group inviting them to a meeting on May 19, 2005 to specifically address their business concerns and questions. At the business meeting of the 19 there were twenty (20) people (see attached) in attendance representing seventeen (17) businesses within the study area. The Park Nicollet Clinic, which is located outside of the study area, had two (2) representatives at the meeting. At the meeting most of the questions /concerns expressed by the businesses involved timing issues, special needs and on the part of some a desire to remain in the area. As a result of the business meeting, staff is in the process of developing a survey for the businesses located in the planning area to determine their interest in relocating to a new commercial site with in the project, the type of business, space needs, other needs or logistics to be addressed as well as concerns unique to their respective business. Businesses interested in remaining in the project area will be included in the RFQ for developer consideration in their specific redevelopment project submission to the EDA. Since December, 2004, I have had contact with the owners and/or their representatives (attorney or broker) for the following properties and businesses. Brookdale Ford both the business and the ro ert owner, Brookdale p p Y Square, Fuddruckers, Pe Bo Perkins Shingle Pep Boys, g Creek Office, Target, First Berkshire Business Trust (K -Mart), Jani King, Vallarta's, Health Partner's, Scott Kline and Up Front Event Center. In additions, I have addressed the new Brooklyn Center Business Group at their March 16 luncheon as well as Twin West at their April 21 meeting. At both meetings the purpose, scope and timeline of the planning activities were reviewed and discussed. Further, we have had several meetings with the current Brookdale management to keep them abreast of the redevelopment planning activities. As we go forward with this study, we will continue to provide written notice of public hearings to all of the property owners and businesses located within the study area. M January 24, 2005 Copy ERETZ LLC 1660 HWY 100 So, Suite 500 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 To Whom It May Concern: This is an informational letter regarding a planning study the City Economic Development Authority (EDA) is undertaking. The purpose of the study is to create planning and design guidelines to be used in the development of a Town Center in the City of Brooklyn Center. The City has retained the professional services of Damon Farber Associates to work with the City Council, a citizen's task force and city staff to develop a comprehensive guide plan for the creation of the Town Center. Damon Farber Associates is a Minneapolis planning and urban design firm that has worked on numerous urban design projects in the Twin Cities area, including the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove and the Excelsior Grand redevelopment in St. Louis Park. The project study area will focus on an approximately. 90 acre area bounded by 57 Avenue on the south, Summit Drive on the north, Highway 100 on the east and Shingle Creek Parkway on the west. Damon Farber Associates will provide the planning and design expertise to assist the City in creating a plan for the future of this area. Upon completion of the citizen task force work on the project, public meetings will be held to allow residents, business and property owners to provide comments on the study. The public meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, on; Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. January 24, 2005 Opportunity Site Page 2 Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk at 763 -569 -3300 to make arrangements. If you have any questions about the study process or objectives, please contact me directly at 763 -569 -3300, by email at bhoffmaneci.brooklvn- center.mn.us or stopping in at the Brooklyn Center City Hall, Community Development Department, which is located on the upper level of City Hall. Sincerely, Brad Hoffman Community Development Director COPY March 10, 2005 Manager Target 6100 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 To Whom It May Concern: This is an informational letter regarding a planning study the City Economic Development Authority (EDA) is undertaking. The purpose of the study is to create planning and design guidelines to be used in the development of a Town Center in the City of Brooklyn Center. The City has retained the professional services of Damon Farber Associates to work with the City Council, a citizen's task force and city staff to develop a comprehensive guide plan for the creation of the Town Center. Damon Farber Associates is a Minneapolis planning and urban design firm that has worked on numerous urban design projects in the Twin Cities area, including the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove and the Excelsior Grand redevelopment in St. Louis Park. The project study area will focus on an approximately 90 acre area bounded by 57 Avenue on the south, Summit Drive on the north, Highway 100 on the east and Shingle Creek Parkway on the west. Damon Farber Associates will provide the planning and design expertise to assist the City in creating a plan for the future of this area. Upon completion of the citizen task force work on the project, public meetings will be held to allow residents, business and property owners to provide comments on the study. The public meetings will be held in the City Council Chambers at Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, on; Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. i March 10, 2005 Opportunity Site Page 2 Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance of the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk at 763 -569 -3300 to make arrangements. If you have any questions about the study process or objectives, please contact me directly at 763 -569 -3300, by email at bhoffmannci.brooklvn- center.mn.us or stopping in at the Brooklyn Center City Hall, Community Development Department, which is located on the upper level of City Hall. Sincerely, Brad Hoffinan Community Development Director May 6, 2005 Copy ERETZ LLC 1660 HWY 100 So, Suite 500 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 To Whom It May Concern: I would like to invite you to a meeting to discuss the current planning efforts of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority for the redevelopment of the "Opportunity Site The "Opportunity Site" refers to the area north of Bass Lake Road, east of Shingle Creek Parkway, south of Summit Drive and west of Hwy 100. The meeting will be for the businesses and property owners located within the study area. The meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on May 19, 2005. It will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. If you have any questions about the meeting or the project, please feel free to call me at 763 -569 -3300. Sincerely, Brad Hoffman Community Development Director BH:rsc copy t i ERETZ LLC 1660 HWY 100 St. Louis Park, So, Suite 500 MN 55416 Bond Partnership 3601 'St. Louis Park, i Wooddale Ave MN 55416 Jason H. Kline Trust 3947 Excelsior Minneapolis, Blvd, #109 MN 55416 Health Partners ATTN: Real Estate Dept P O Box 1309 A Minneapolis, MN 55440- 1309 Brooklyn Center Investment Assoc Best BC Investment Assoc C/O Marvin F. 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Creek Pkwy Center, MN .55430 Manager i Up Front Event Center 5801 Shingle Brooklyn Creek Pkwy Center, MN 55430 Manager Brookdale Ford 2500 County Brooklyn Road 10 Center, MN 55430 Manager Perkin's 15915 Joihn 'Brooklyn Martin Drive Center, MN I i 55430 Manager Tires Plus 5927 John Brooklyn Martin Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager New King Buffet 5927 John Brooklyn Martin Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager !Best Buy 5925 Earle Brooklyn Brown Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager Slumberland 5930 Earle Brooklyn Brown Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager ;Big Lots 5930 Earle Brooklyn Brown Drive Center, MN 155430 Manager Dollar Tree 5930 Earle 1 Brooklyn Brown Drive !Center, MN 1 55430 Manager Davanni's 5937 Summit Brooklyn Drive Center, MN '55430 I Manager Soo Line Credit Union 5951 Earle ;Brooklyn Brown Drive lCenter, MN 55430 Manager Office Max 5951 Earle Brooklyn Brown Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager ICCFCU 5951 Earle Brooklyn 'Brown Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager 'Shop NBC 5951 Earle Brooklyn Brown Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager Pep Boys 5900 Shingle Brooklyn Creek Pkwy Center, MN 55430 Manager Weight Watchers 5900 Shingle Brooklyn Creek Pkwy Center, MN 55430 Manager Nail School 5900 Shingle Brooklyn Creek Pkwy Center, MN I 55430 f Minnesota School of 5910 Shingle Brooklyn Business Creek Pkwy Center, MN ,55430 Manager Jani King 15930 Shingle Brooklyn Creek Pkwy Center, MN 55430 Manager Health Partners 5901 John Brooklyn Martin Drive Center, MN 55430 Manager Ultimate Electronics 5939 John Brooklyn Martin Drive 'Center, MN 55430 'Barb Reinhart Group Health 8600 Nicollet Bloomington, Ave S MN 55420 Scott Powell i Elk River Ford 17219 Hwy. 10 Elk River, NW ,NW 55330 PO Box 304 0 Opportunity ite Notification 0" Name Company Name E -Mail Mailing Address Telephone No. 1 R 11 LM 1.4PS'rWW BI 'j Lo �'y�E9Y 7 Q30 5hVE bVOU' 1 -Dtz�E �63� "43 yy t5,1, i V-U A) CA,Et -ef-- UP !btu T5Y 2. 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Art Education Sustain the street improvement project plans. In Memory Of Let It Be Known -Continue traffic enforcement efforts and expand information Private Party Ad Form available to the public. Sport_Shots Stork Report -Utilize recommendations developed in the Opportunity Site process Search The Web to adopt a vision and plan for Brooklyn Center's central business district. Powered by: Information from the City of Brooklyn Center web site, www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org Search This site and its contents 02000 2003. Sun Newspapers Main Office: 952 829 -0797 webinfo@mnsun.com Created and maintained by Quantum Digital Interactive jcorbo @quantumsite.com httn• /www mncrtn cnm /arrhive.asn ?disnlav =storv2 &veal= 2004 &storvID 149181 6/1/20 City of Brooklyn Center Council Goals 2004 Page 1 of 2 II Home Council Goals 2004 Mayor /Council /Commissions /Charter 2 Council Agenda &Minutes 004 City Council Goals Council Meeting Schedule The City Council adopted the following goals at its October 27 City Charter Y P 9 9 2003, 1 Council Goals Advisory Commissions Goals are not in any order of priority. City Code of Ordinances Goal 1: Promote the Inclusion of All Residents in Brooklyn Center's Cc New Residents By: emphasizing opportunities to include all residents in the community'; Community /News /Events plans initiating additional opportunities for the public to provide input to Col City Services /Departments through the Website and City Watch scheduling four remote Council meetings annually at different locatic Parks Recreation the City. Employment Goal 2: Continue and Improve Code Enforcement and Compliance Act! increased effort and focus on high- density areas, while continuing nE Earle Brown Heritage Center enforcement developing a profile of code violations as a means to increasing cod( Cultural Diversity Goal 3: Enhance Crime Prevention Efforts By: Government Links continuing high visibility of police in neighborhoods and apartment c( Neighborhood Watch Programs Disclaimer /Copyright including public safety information in all City Newsletters developing a compilation of, and trend information on, crime incident throughout the City Search increase number of Neighborhood Watch Programs throughout the GO enforcement of noise ordinances; barking dogs, and other noise gen nuisances. (P; Full Site r This Section Goal 4: Continue and Implement Long -Term Financial Planning Within Constraints Imposed by State Legislature By: Search TipS continued five -year planning for utilities and capital improvements reviewing and developing contingency planning continuing to evaluate the City's financial priorities. Goal 5: Sustain the Street Improvements Projects Plans By: advocating for Hennepin County's completion of Brooklyn Boulevard advocating for Brooklyn Park's completion of 73rd Avenue in the Ye, designing and building an annual neighborhood street project developing sustainable funding for yearly street projects developing a new Five Year Street Replacement Plan. Goal 6: Continuing Traffic Enforcement Efforts and Expand Informatiol the Public By: continuing enforcement efforts through multiple resources continuing and expanding information to the public on traffic safety a efforts enforcement of noise ordinances as they relate to noise originating fi http /www.cityofbrooklyncenter. org /index. asp ?Type= B_BASIC &SEC= 5 8E4691 F -F3 8D 6/l/2005 City of Brooklyn Center Council Goals 2004 Page 2 of 2 and vehicular use. Goal 7: Utilize Recommendations Developed in the Opportunity Site Pr Adopt a Vision and Plan or B p n f Brooklyn Center's Central Business Distric additional public input on directions and priorities for development ar redevelopment of the Central Business District establishing specific development priorities for the next five -ten year: create a framework for modifying and updating the Comprehensive F with the results of public input and planning processes developing a plan for closing out TIF District No. 3. This is the official site of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Home I Mavor /Council /Commissions /Charter, I Citv Code of Ordinances I New Residents I Community /News /Events I Citv Services /Deo< Recreation I Emolovment I Earle Brown Heritaae Center I Cultural Diversitv I Government Links I Disclaimer /Coovriah Powered by T http: /www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/ index. asp ?Type= B_BASIC &SEC= {58E4691F- F38D 6/1/2005 MNSUN News Archive Page 1 of 2 !%t an Local Forecast Wednesday, Jun. n--awspapers Click Here Select a Town: Select a Town MNSun Archives t rr Classifieds Candidates 2004 Finance Calc High profile planning firm picked Nutrition Calc Weather for BC protect Contact Us By Sarah Bingaman Schwartz How to Sun Newspapers Advertise (Created 12/23/2004 10:03:41 AM) Ad Rates Jobs At Sun The planning firm responsible for the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes and the Excelsior and Grand project will soon be bringing their urban planning expertise to Brooklyn Center. At its Monday, Dec. 13 meeting, the Brooklyn Center Economic r Development Authority (EDA) gave the go -ahead for city staff to Special Sections draw up a contract with the Minneapolis -based firm. Bride's Guide_ Forms "They seemed to have spent the greatest time actually seeing how Art Education their approach would fit with what the City Council is seeking to In Memory Of accomplish," said City Manager Michael McCauley, referring to Damon Farber and Associates. Let It Be Known Private Party_Ad Form McCauley was part of the interview team, which also included Sport Shots Community Development Director Brad Hoffman, City Engineer: Stork Todd Blomstrom, and Brooklyn Center Mayor Myrna Kragness. Search The Web Powered by: Hoffman agreed with McCauley's assessment of the firm, adding that they seemed to be the best candidate. "We all agreed this would be a good fit," he said. I think we got the ,n right group. They really seemed to understand what it was we were S o asking for and wanted done." A clear advantage for the Damon Farber team was their experience with redevelopment projects in communities around the Twin Cities. "They've been involved in a lot of projects that have actually been developed," McCauley said. The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove, Excelsior and Grand in St. Louis Park, and Target Stores nationwide are some of the projects the firm has to its credit. The next step for the city will be to draw up a contract with Damon Farber and Associates. http: /www.mnsun.com/archive. asp ?display =story2 &year 2004 &storyID 149527 6/1/2005 MNSUN News Archive Page 2 of 2 Hoffman said all the firms interviewed Nov. 19 reported charging roughly equivalent prices. Damon Farber estimated their costs in the range of $108,000 to $147,000. Hoffman told the council in a memo that the plan is to draw up a contract for expenses not to exceed $200,000. Firms were asked to create a proposal based on the following requested services: Create illustrative concept plans for the study area; Create design and development standards for site, buildings, and improvements in the study area; Prioritization of urban design and development features of development requests; and Modification of comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. After the agreement is finalized, the firm will begin work on the project. According to McCauley, representatives of Damon Farber will meet with city staff and community task force members in January in preparation for public meetings in March. This site and its contents ©2000 2003. Sun Newspapers Main Office: 952 829 -0797 webinfo cr.mnsun.com Created and maintained by Quantum Digital Interactive jcorbo @quantumsite.com http: /www.mnsun.com/archive. asp? display= story2 &year 2004 &storyID 149527 6/1/2005 MNSUN News Archive Page 1 of 2 T Local Forecast Wednesday, Jun. newspapers Click Here Select a Town: Select a Town GO! MNSun Archives I Classifieds Candidates 2004 Finance Calc Nutrition Calc Redevelopment takes center stage Weather By Sarah Bingaman Schwartz Contact Us Sun Newspapers How to m (Created 9/23/2004 8:38:52 AM) Advertise The Brooklyn Center City Council is not wasting any time before Ad Rates getting to work on its first planning goal for 2005: the creation of a Jobs At Sun new Brooklyn Center downtown blueprint. w� On Monday, Sept. 13, council members discussed a process to hire a solicit proposals from planning firms to help the city design a new downtown area. Special Sections Bride's Guide The redevelopment area would be centered around the local opportunity site defined by the Metropolitan Council and the x Forms guidelines for redevelopment created by Berkeley, Calif. based Art Education Calthorpe Assoc. after public meetings and council discussion. In Memory Of Let It Be Known Acting as the city's economic development authority (EDA), the Private Partv Ad_Form council discussed a request that establishes the parameters for ti7lWal S firms wishing to submit a proposal. port Shots Stork Report "The goal is to create a set of illustrative concepts to guide Search The Web redevelopment over time, including design and development Powered by: standards, for the study area that will establish a distinctive and desirable design, while allowing flexibility to respond to the market forces of development," reads the request for qualifications (RFQ) to be sent to interested firms. Also included in the list of requested services is two public meetings facilitated by the firm to survey public interests in the development and one public meeting with the council and the public to present the final plan. City Manager Michael McCauley presented the council with a tentative schedule for the redevelopment focus. The plan would include interviewing planning firms in November, two public meeting in January or February 2005, with the firm to report their final plan a month or so later. In the RFQ discussed by the council, the city sets out guidelines regarding elements they want to see in a planning proposal, including guidelines for design, development, parking, signage, http: /www.mnsun.com/archive. asp ?display =storv2 &year= 2004 &storvID =144 06 6/l/2005 MNSUN News Archive Page 2 of 2 lighting, and landscaping standards. The schedule calls for development plans to be solicited in April or May, and hopefully select a developer in August. Council members discussed the possibility of a citizen task force that would be integrated into the planning process before the planning firm held public meetings. "I'm sure there are a lot of ideas out there about what we'd like to see," said council member Bob Peppe. "I thought citizen input as we move forward would be crucial to that." McCauley suggested that if the council would like to integrate a citizens task force into the process, the schedule should be pushed back a month to allow that. "The task force would meet and help set up the public meetings, review the results of the meeting, and come back to review developer proposals," McCauley said. The council agreed to table the discussion until the next council meeting and work session on Monday, Sept. 27. This site and its contents 002000 2003. Sun Newspapers Main Office: 952 829 -0797 webinfo@mnsun.com Created and maintained by Quantum Digital Interactive jcorbo @quantumsite.com 1�44r�• /.zn :nv mnenn r•nm /nrr•.hiyP. acn9rticnigv= story2 &year= 2004 &storvID 144106 6/1/2005 MNSUN News Archive Page 1 of 3 Local Forecast Wednesday, Jun. newspapers Click Here Select a Town: yy Select a Town MNSun Archives Classifieds` Candidates 2004 Finance Calc Redevelopment timeline laid out Nutrition Calc Weather By Sarah Bingaman Schwartz Contact Us Sun Newspapers E How to (Created 10/7/2004 9:12:06 AM) Advertise The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) Ad Rates finalized target dates for a new city center redevelopment plan at its Jobs At Sun Sept. 27 meeting. The redevelopment area would center on a local opportunity site defined by the Metropolitan Council and the guidelines for redevelopment created by Berkeley, Calif. -based Calthorpe Special Sections Associates after public meetings and council discussion. Bride's Guide The timeline was expanded by two months to include the Forms involvement of a citizen task force in the process. Art Education In Memory Of Picking up where they left off during their work session on Sept. 13, Let It Be Known the council members acting as the EDA defined the role and term of the citizen task force. I`rtip8] Private Partv_Ad_ Form Sport Shots. The task force would be assisting with public hearings and meeting Stork Report with staff about design criteria, and would assist with the final Search The Web determination for the development," said Assistant City Manager Powered by: Curt Boganey. "The role of the task force would end when the EDA soot selects a developer." Council members were not comfortable with wording in the related `Search EDA resolution that said the task force would "terminate" after the developer was chosen. Although changes might be made after the developer is chosen, Boganey said any revisions would likely be minor changes. He said he doesn't anticipate the changes will necessitate the task force's involvement. Council members didn't want to end the task force altogether at that point. "I think that terminate is the wrong word," said Councilmember Kay Lasman. "We may want to leave that door open." Boganey told the council it could change the wording to leave an ,,,,ri„-,.>i,;.,P Or 9rl; crlav= -ztnr0k.ve.at= 2004&storv1D= 144968 6/1/2005 MNSUN News Archive Page 2 of 3 option for the task force to be reconvened if the EDA decides that is necessary. The resolution also defined the membership of the task force, consisting of eight members the chairpersons for the planning, housing, financial and parks and recreation commissions and four others. The EDA president, Mayor Myrna Kragness, will appoint the four community members and a chairperson for the task force. The EDA approved that resolution as amended. The city will begin soliciting proposals from planning firms immediately, and a firm will be selected at the end of November. The addition of a task force caused changes a shift of two months in the target timeline. Selection of a developer was pushed back from August 2005 to September. The task force will be selected in January 2005, and the two public meetings originally planned for January will be in March. In May, the planning firm will hold a public meeting to report on their recommendations. The final report will be reviewed by the EDA in June. The deadline for developer proposals will be Aug. 15, and the EDA will select a proposal at their Sept. 26 meeting. The request for qualifications (RFQ) for planning firms and modified calendar were approved unanimously by the EDA. EDA OKs acquisition The EDA approved a resolution expressing interest in acquiring the Acme Typewriter building at 1900 57th Ave. as part of the consolidation of the Northbrook Shopping Center site. According to a memo from Brad Hoffman, community development director, the building was recently sold and the new owners have yet to improve the building. "One of the advantages is that it has just sold, so they have established the market value," Hoffman said. The resolution authorizes the city staff to go ahead with negotiations to purchase the property, or to proceed with eminent domain if negotiations are not possible. The site at 57th and Logan avenues is part of the FDA's ongoing project to consolidate the properties into one parcel to be developed in the future. This site and its contents ©2000 2003. 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