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EDA MEETING
City of Brooklyn Center
September 12, 2005 AGENDA
1. Call to Order
—The EDA requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting.
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. August 22, 2005 Regular Session
4. Commission Consideration Items
a. Resolution Authorizing Additional Consulting Services and Expanding Scope of
Task Force Work
-Requested Commission Action:
Motion to adopt resolution.
5. 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
AUGUST 22, 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 9:16 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness.
2. ROLL CALL
President Myrna Kragness and Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and
Mary O'Connor. Also present were Executive Director Michael McCauley, Public Works
Director /City Engineer Todd Blomstrom, Planning and Zoning Specialist Ron Warren, City Attorney
Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
There was a motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the
agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously and the following item was approved:
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 11, 2005, Regular Session.
4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS
4a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL AT
EDA OWNED RETAIL CENTER LOCATED AT 57 AND LOGAN
AVENUES NORTH
Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed this resolution would authorize a contract for the
removal of asbestos and hazardous materials at the EDA owned retail center located at 57` and
Logan Avenues North.
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Commissioner O'Connor inquired if this is the oil waste from the gas station. Mr. McCauley
discussed that he believes this is all above grade work and does not include the soil remediation
work.
Commissioner O'Connor inquired if it is legal to proceed when this is still in court proceedings. Mr.
McCauley responded yes.
Commissioner O'Connor inquired if all the grant money from Hennepin County has been spent and
if it was used to see how much pollution there was. Mr. McCauley responded that the Hennepin
County grants have all been spent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-13
Commissioner Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS
ABATEMENT AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL AT EDA OWNED RETAIL
CENTER LOCATED AT 57 AND LOGAN AVENUES NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner
Lasman. Motion passed unanimously.
5. ADJOURNMENT
A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to adjourn the meeting at
9:20 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
President
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EDA Agenda Item No. 4a
OX City of Brooklyn Center
A Millennium Community
To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and O'Connor
From: Michael J. McCauley
City Manager
Date: September 8, 2005
Re: Additional Consulting Services and Task Force Scope of Work
As the work on the Opportunity Site by the Task Force and Damon Farber Associates has
progressed, a vision has been emerging for a redevelopment of the area identified in the
Metropolitan Council study as the Opportunity Site. The original resolutions
contemplated an aggressive schedule to develop the guidelines, vision, and requests for
proposals. I have previously suggested that it would be to the EDA's benefit to expand
the scope of the Task Force work and to add an additional public input/informational
opportunity.
Current Status
a) Opportunity Site
The Task Force work on design standards and zoning is progressing, based on a
descriptive concept that has been developed over the past months of meetings. As the
concept reached the point of focus, Springsted was asked to begin work analyzing the
financial implications of redevelopment, in terms of assemblage and infrastructure, as
well as financing such redevelopment. Prior to seeking requests for master developer
proposals, the EDA will need a sense of fiscal impacts, capacity to generate
redevelopment funding sources, and reasonable parameters of developer contribution.
The Task Force has conducted several meetings seeking public input. There has not
however been an overall public meeting to provide an opportunity for the public to view
the complete concept recommendation. I am suggesting the addition of a public open
house in Constitution Hall to provide adequate space and opportunity for the public to
view the results of the Task Force work both in large group presentation and in individual
questions at displays in Constitution Hall. This would, if approved by the EDA, occur
prior to presentation to the EDA for its consideration for approval in January.
Another additional service that is being proposed would be a business owner survey.
The additional work being proposed approval the would allow us to develop
g p p ed for appro a by e EDA o p
a more thorough study of the Opportunity Site and a more comprehensive public
presentation and input.
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.cityofbrooklyncenter.org
b) Northbrook (Hmong American Shopping Center)
I am also proposing that the Task Force be asked to expand the scope of their work to
include reviewing concepts and standards for the redevelopment of the Northbrook
(Hmong American Shopping Center) site. Previously, we worked exclusively with the
former owners in trying to facilitate redevelopment of the site. Now that we will be
soliciting proposals, I think that it would be advantageous to avail ourselves of the
expertise gained by the Task Force on the Opportunity Site. The proposed expansion of
the Task Force work would be to have Damon Farber Associates review the development
potential for the site, its relationship to the Opportunity Site, develop standards by which
development proposals made be reviewed, and assist in the review of proposals. I have
specifically asked them to address opportunity for community input, including the
Hmong Chamber of Commerce which has expressed an interest in insuring an openness
to diverse proposals. Again, this additional work is to enhance and improve our
likelihood of achieving a redevelopment of the Northbrook (Hmong American Shopping
Center) site that will have the most advantageous impact for the long term. The proposal
also provides for greater public input.
Summary
Attached are the specific work proposals from Damon Farber Associates. The estimated
cost for the expanded Opportunity Site services is $6,100 and $31,000 for the Northbrook
(Hmong American Shopping Center) services. When I met with the Task Force on
August 24 they were willing and interested in participating in an expanded process for
the Opportunity Site and the Northbrook (Hmong American Shopping Center) site. The
source of funding for these services would be Tax Increment Financing District #3. If the
EDA approves the additional work, the anticipated time for completion would be pushed
back, but the final product would be far more comprehensive.
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Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
EDA RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND
EXPANDING SCOPE OF TASK FORCE WORK
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) solicited proposals for
planning firms to assist in the development of redevelopment concepts and standards for the
Opportunity Site and selected Damon Farber Associates for such work; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director has proposed expanding the consulting services
engagement to include a public open house regarding the Opportunity Site and a business owner
survey; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director has further recommended expanding the scope
of services provided by Damon Farber Associates to provide a similar set of redevelopment concept
and standard development, with public input opportunities, for the Northbrook (Hmong American
Shopping Center) site; and
WHEREAS, the Opportunity Site Task Force is willing to expand the scope of its
volunteer services to participate in the proposed expanded Opportunity Site activities and in the
development of standards and requests for proposal outlines for the Northbrook (Hmong American
Shopping Center).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority
in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that the Executive Director of the EDA be and hereby is
authorized to enter into an agreement with the cost of such additional services to be up to $31,000 for
the additional services related to the Northbrook (Hmong American Shopping Center) site and up to
$6,100 for the additional Opportunity Site work on behalf of the EDA with Damon Farber Associates
for the provision of additional planning services for the Opportunity Site and to under take planning
and development services regarding the Northbrook (Hmong American Shopping Center) site and be
it further resolved by the EDA that the task of the Opportunity Site Task Force be and hereby is
expanded to incorporate the additional activities related to the Opportunity Site development and the
creation of standards and concepts for the Northbrook (Hmong American Shopping Center).
September 12, 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.
Damon Farber Associates Landscape Architects
Urban Designers and
Site Planners
September 7, 2005
Michael McCauley
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199
Re: Northbrook Shopping Center Redevelopment
Mr. McCauley:
It was a pleasure meeting with you last week to discuss the Northbrook property
and the progress on the Opportunity Site. We are pleased to submit this proposal
for the development of design guidelines, a development framework plan and RFP
for the redevelopment of the Northbrook site. We are also very happy to continue
our work with the Opportunity Site Task Force to provide valuable input into the
process.
The redevelopment of this 8.5 acre parcel provides the City with a great opportunity
to revitalize the site, the neighborhood and create a development complimentary
with the Master Plan for the Opportunity Site. A redevelopment framework plan,
comprehensive set of design guidelines, and a redevelopment RFP will provide the
City of Brooklyn Center with the necessary tools to insure the project achieves the
goals of the community. We believe the Opportunity Site Task Force is very well
equipped to assist in this effort.
There are many possible development opportunities for this site, and we anticipate
exploring a variety of potential development scenarios. One that should certainly be
considered is the possible development of a multi- cultural marketplace. If this
particular use appeared viable and one that might be further studied, we would
certainly want to engage the Hmong Chamber of Commerce in the due diligence
process to better understand their vision for the property. That is not to say that this
is what it will become, but it is an opportunity that we will consider.
We believe the following outline of tasks to be a responsible and reasonable effort to
accomplish the goals identified above:
Due Diligence
The Due Diligence effort assumes an analysis of the existing transportation
systems, public infrastructure, and neighborhood context and storm water
management issues. It will also include meetings with various community groups
that may have a vested interest, including the Hmong Chamber of Commerce. We
will also include the developer's panel that was engaged in the Opportunity Site and
meet with the Task Force to review our findings. Deliverables will include meeting
minutes and analysis graphics.
Exploration of Redevelopment Opportunities
This stage of the process will focus on the exploration of possible land use
alternatives to discover the highest and best use for this important parcel.
923 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55025 612.332.7522 fax 612.332.0936
Michael McCauley
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Alternatives will consider issues of land use, storm water management,
transportation impacts, neighborhood, public infrastructure impacts and
development market realities. We will develop preliminary design guidelines that
are unique to this site but complimentary to the Opportunity Site for the Task Force
to review. We will also allow for community comment that includes an opportunity for
the Hmong Chamber of Commerce and the developer's panel to provide input into
the alternatives. A public open house will be held to gain input from neighbors and
the general public.
Deliverables will include additional meeting minutes and draft set of guidelines and a
comprehensive set of redevelopment concepts. The concepts will focus on the
feasibility of different land uses rather than the detailed development of site plans.
Design Guidelines, Zoning Overlay and Developer RFP
Once the highest and best use alternatives have been established the design
guidelines, zoning overlay and developer RFP will be created. These documents
will guide the development community in its preparation of redevelopment proposals
that are feasible and meet the goals of the community-at- large. Deliverables include
design guidelines, zoning overlay and developer RFP.
Review of Development Proposals
Comprehensive RFP review criteria will be developed to assist the city in
determining which proposal provides the community with the highest and best use
for the property. Once the development proposals have been submitted, we will
meet with the Task Force and ask them to review and comment on the proposals.
City staff will receive an evaluation form and comments from the Task Force for
each proposal submitted. City staff will then prepare a report to the Council for their
review.
We will prepare the services outlined above on an hourly basis not to exceed
$30,555. 1 have enclosed a detailed breakdown for your information. As you can
appreciate, modifications to the scope of work may result in a corresponding
adjustment of fees. Supplemental work including meetings, drawings beyond those
identified in this outline will be prepared at our standard rates as an additional
service. Principal time is invoiced at $125 per hour. Project landscape architect
time hour. Staff time is billed at an average rate of $90 per hour.
We appreciate your consideration and look forward to continuing the relationship we
have developed through our work on the Opportunity Site. Please call me if you
have any questions regarding our proposal.
Sincerely,
Damon Farber Associates
Damon Farber, FASLA
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Brooklyn Center Downtown Services Outline
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City of Brooklvn Center
Gather Site Data and Background Information 4s 4($!:` 4 1 40011 1
(Site Visit to Assess and Document Existing Conditions k. 800
4th I Il 4 1 400 it 1 11 I, 600:
(Assess Site Infrastructure
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Exploration of Redevelopment Opportunites
Establish Vision, Objectives, and Goals g
!Identify Current /Future Market Forces meeting with Deveopers Panel) 9 900 1 3300
(Prepare Alternative Site/ Use Organizational Models C:24,' ,r ,:1400 JI 4 1 400 11 1 II 1 II 1 I- 28 1 2:800
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IldentiN community Impacts f:: 2 1$ 200 1 1 1 11 10 1 1.00011 1 11 4 1 40011 1 16 I 1,600:
ISelect/ Refine land use alternatives k..16 a., 11 2 1 20011 1 11 I II I 11 1 18 is 1x,800`
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1(Task Force Meeting to finalize direction 1 3 I 3000 3 1 300 It 1 11 I
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Damon Farber Associates Landscape Architects
Urban Designers and
Site Planners
September 7, 2005
Michael McCauley
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199
Re: Opportunity Site
Mr. McCauley:
The development of the design guidelines, zoning code and master plan for the
Opportunity Site is coming along well. We are continuing to receive comments
from staff, Task Force and design team on the further refinement of the products.
Per our meeting last week, we have prepared the following outline of additional
services for your consideration:
Public Open House
The public Open House will provide another opportunity for the public and business
owners to comment on the redevelopment master plan. We have held 3 public
meetings regarding the plan in the City Council Chambers. This will allow us to
present the plans in an interactive format where citizens can come and go at their
leisure. This should allow more interaction between the public and the design
team and City staff. The Open House will be held in January 2 weeks prior to the
final presentation to the City Council.
Business Owner Survey
The intent of the business owner survey is to gauge the interest of existing
businesses within the redevelopment area to relocate to the new project and also
to provide detailed information to the Master Developer. It will provide potential
developers with useful information for preparation of their plans. The survey will
provide a critical link between existing businesses and the Master Developer.
Information will include general background, business type, square footage
required, existing lease rates, special considerations and other information
necessary to determine if they are a good fit for the Master Developers future plan
for the area.
We will prepare the services outlined above on an hourly basis not to exceed
$6,090. 1 have enclosed a detailed breakdown for your information. As you can
appreciate, modifications to the scope of work may result in a corresponding
adjustment of fees. Supplemental work including meetings, drawings beyond those
identified in this outline will be prepared at our standard rates as an additional
service. Principal time is invoiced at $125 per hour. Project landscape architect
923 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55025 612.332.7521 fax 612.332.0936
Michael McCauley
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time s billed at $100 per hour. Staff time is billed at an average rate of $90 per
hour.
Please call me if you have any questions regarding our proposal.
Sincerely,
Damon Farber Associates
I
Damon Farber, FASLA
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