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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 09-27 EDAP EDA MEETING City of Brooklyn Center September 27, 2004 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. September 13, 2004 - Regular Session 4. Commission Consideration Item a. Discussion of Redevelopment Focus for Opportunity Site Study Area Planning 1. Resolution Approving Draft Target Dates for Redevelopment Focus 2. Resolution Authorizing Solicitation of Request for Qualifications for Urban Design Service 3. Resolution Establishing Task Force for Opportunity Site Study Area Planning -Requested Commission Action: - Motion to adopt resolutions. b. Resolution Authorizing acquisition of Real Property for Redevelopment Purposes -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 SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 CITY HALL - CITY COUNCIL 1. CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Regular Session and was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by President Myrna Kragness. 2. ROLL CALL President Myrna Kragness, Commissioners Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe. Also present: 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 Charlie LeFevere, and Deputy City Clerk Maria Rosenbaum. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Commissioner Niesen, seconded by Commissioner Carmody to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion b Commissioner Niesen seconded b Commissioner Carmody to approve the August 23 Y � Y Y pp t� 2004, regular session minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 4. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION ITEMS 4a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR URBAN DESIGN SERVICE Executive Director Michael McCauley discussed in order to begin the process of working on the City Council's goal and focus on development in the Smart Growth Opportunity Site, staff is proposing to solicit proposals /qualifications from planning firms to develop criteria that can be used to create a request for development proposals. This resolution would authorize solicitations to the major urban planning firms in Minnesota. Mr. McCauley reviewed the target dates for the redevelopment process and discussed the public meetings that would be necessary to establish a framework for the redevelopment focus. 09/13/04 -1- Commissioner Carmody questioned the timeline for the grant received as part of the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Opportunity Grant for opportunity site planning assistance. Mr. McCauley informed that there would not be any continuing funds for this grant. The grant was only for the Opportunity Site Study. Commissioner Carmody od the timeline for the two public meetings proposed January Y p g p p 17 through 30, 2005. Mr. McCauley discussed that there will be a notice in the December City Watch Newsletter notifying residents of the two public meetings to be held and conducted by the planning firm chosen. A third public meeting will be held in March for the planning firm to make a report and recommendations. Commissioner Peppe questioned if this would be the time to start the discussion of establishing a task force for the redevelopment process. He believes getting a notice out to citizens to see who would be interested and getting citizen's input would be beneficial in the development process. President Kragness expressed that she believes it would be premature at this time to establish a task force. Mr. McCauley informed at this time a task force is not proposed in the planning process. If the EDA would like a task force, the type of task force would need to be considered and the framework would need to be reworked. Commissioner Carmody inquired what timeline Commissioner Peppe would be interested in pursuing. Commissioner Peppe discussed that he believes asking citizens to serve on a task force to work with the planning firm on the development process would be beneficial. Commissioner Carmody questioned how staff would go about publicizing and how many would serve on the task force. Mr. McCauley suggested that the same process used for seeking commission members could be used and that the number of those who would serve on a task force would need to be determined. President Kragness reminded that staff has their hands full now and expressed that she believes a task force would not be necessary for this beginning process. Mr. McCauley questioned if the Commission would like to consider starting the proposed process and introduce a task force in June to review the development proposals prior to the selection of the developer. This would push back the timeline; however, if the Council is going to ask people to serve on a task force, the task force needs to have its responsibility established and the process designed to facilitate meaningful input from the task force. Commissioner Lasman informed that she believes a task force would not be interested in the interview process of choosing a planning firm and expressed that she believes that a task force should be established at the planning stage. President Kragness questioned if the Commission would consider a notice in the February City Watch Newsletter for interested persons to serve on a task force and at that time determine how many people to have on the task force. 09/13/04 -2- • Mr. McCauley informed that if the Commission would like to establish a task force prior to the actual work and the development of a plan, a task force would need to be on board before the public meetings and if this would be the direction they choose the request for proposals and target schedules would need be adjusted. Commissioner Niesen informed that she would support the use of a task force and asked that a broad representation be considered. President Kragness questioned at what point the Commission would like the task force established. Commissioner Peppe informed that he believes that they do not need to be involved in the first phase. President Kragness questioned if the Commission would like letters to be sent the EDA expressing interest in serving on a task force. It was the consensus of the EDA to have letters sent to the EDA for their review. President Kragness suggested that an article be published in the December City Watch Newsletter requesting interested persons to submit a letter or application to serve on a task force. Mr. McCauley informed that if the Commission would like the target dates and schedule to be reworked that it would be best to table this item. A motion by Commissioner Lasman, seconded by Commissioner Niesen to table this item to September 27, 2004. Motion passed unanimously. 5. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Commissioner Carmody, seconded by Commissioner Lasman to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. President 09/13/04 -3- DRAFT • EDA Agenda Item No. 4a 61 City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM TO: President Kragness and Commission Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe FROM: Michael J. McCauley, City Manager DATE: September 20, 2004 SUBJECT: Draft Target Dates for Redevelopment Focus The draft target dates for redevelopment focus for the period September 2004 through December 2005 have been redrafted to reflect the creation of a task force in the integration of the task force into the redevelopment focus activities. • 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 • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING DRAFT TARGET DATES FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOCUS WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) wishes to establish target dates for achieving the City Council's super ordinate goal of creating a new Brooklyn Center "Downtown" Blueprint for the opportunity site in Brooklyn Center's central business district; and WHEREAS, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference is Exhibit "A" is a draft set of target dates for the period September 2004 through December 2005; and WHEREAS, these specific target dates and activities are necessary to achieve the goals of creating a new Brooklyn Center Downtown Blueprint for the opportunity site; and WHEREAS, the proposed target dates and activities appear to be reasonable and proper. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the draft target dates for redevelopment focus set forth in Exhibit "A" be and hereby are approved. September 27, 2004 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. • I 11PRINNIMI M011 MEN. • 11 September October 27th Approve solicitation of proposals from Planning Firms 13th Amend TIF Budget/Plan - Emphasis on 57th & Shingle Creek Parkway Call for sale of TIF bonds - include all Opportunity Site 4th week Responses due from Planning Firms 25th Senior Housing Project draft agreement Consider acquisition oftypewriter shop 57th & Logan November December 8th Sell TIF bonds 17th City Watch Delivery 3rd Week Interviews top planning proposals by staff & Mayor 22nd Approve planning firm 11 January February 10th Appoint Task Force 20th City Watch Delivery end of month Planning Firm and city staff meet with task force to plan public mtgs. March April 7 - 18th 2 Public Meetings conducted by Planning Finn 1 st half Review results of meetings and develop recommendations May June I st half Public Meeting : Planning Firm report & recommendations 13th City Council reviews Final Report & recommendations 27th City Council adopts criteria and approves RFP for Developers 2nd half Final Report & RFP developed July August Planning Commission begins work on Comprehensive Plan & zoning amendments Introduction of zoning ordinance changes & Comp. Plan Amendments 15th Deadline for development proposals /qualifications September October - November 19th R. Meeting City Council & Task Force to review top 3 -5 proposals Negotiation of Development Agreement Adopt Zoning changes Comprehensive Plan amendment 26th City Council selection of developer December Approval of Development Agreement Se ptember 11 4 - September 200 Acquisitions as opportunities present to facilitate redevelopment l� City of Brooklyn Center - A Millennium Community To: Mayor Kragness and Council Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe From: Michael J. McCauley City Manager G , Date: September 15, 2004 Re: Request for Urban Design Services To begin the process of working on the City Council's goal and focus on redevelopment in the Smart Growth Opportunity site area, staff is proposing to solicit proposals /qualifications from planning firms to develop criteria that can be used to create a request for redevelopment proposals. This would be similar to the approach in St. Louis Park where criteria were developed that included mandatory components and desirable components that allowed development proposals to be reviewed and development agreements negotiated based on overall criteria for redevelopment. The request, if approved, will be sent to the major urban planning firms in Minnesota. A copy of the list of firms is attached. • A separate memo and Resolution describe a response to proposed Task Force in res p p p P Economic Development Authority direction at the September 13 meeting. 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 w w. cityo fbrooklyncenter. org • Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SOLICITATION OF REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR URBAN DESIGN SERVICES WHEREAS, as part of a Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Opportunity Grant, the City of Brooklyn Center was selected to receive Opportunity Site Planning Assistance; and WHEREAS, through a series of public workshops under the guidance of Calthorpe Associates of Berkely, California, options for redevelopment of certain areas of the City's Central Business District were reviewed; and WHEREAS, general guidelines were created for the redevelopment of the City's Central Business District by Calthorpe Associates, pursuant to the information obtained at the public workshops; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority desires to pursue additional planning and development activities to further refine redevelopment plans for the City's Central Business District; and • WHEREAS staff has re ared r Qualifications ti r p p a Request fo Qu f ca ons for Urban Design Services to provide a plan for redevelopment of the City's Central Business District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the Request for Qualifications for Urban Design Services is hereby approved and the EDA Executive Director is authorized to solicit Requests for Qualifications for Urban Design Services. September 27, 2004 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. • • Potential Urban Planning Firm/Individual Cunningham Group 612- 379 -3400 St. Anthony Main 201 Main St SE, Suite 325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Barbour Le Douceur 612- 339 -5093 129 N 2" a St, Suite 103 Minneapolis, MN 55401 HGA 612- 337 -4100 1201 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN Edward Farr 952- 943 -9660 7710 Golden Triangle Dr Eden Prairie MN 55344 Hay Dobbs 612- 338 -4590 210 Foshay Tower 821 Marquette Ave So • Minneapolis MN 55402 Stageberg, Beyer, Sachs 612- 375 -1399 115 North Fourth St Minneapolis, MN 55401 Miller Hanson 612- 332 -5420 1201 Hawthorne Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 Loucks & Associates 763 - 424 -5505 7200 Hemlock Lane, Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369 TKDA 651- 292 -4400 1500 Piper Jaffray Plaza 444 Cedar St St. Paul, MN 55101 SEH 612 - 758 -6700 Butler Square Bldg, Suite 710C 100 N Sixth Street Minneapolis MN 55403 Damon Farber & Associates 612 - 332 -7522 923 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 DSU 612 - 339 -3300 300 10 Ave N, Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Eda/hoffman/Urban Planning Firm Dick Krier 952- 476 -1762 1491 Shoreline Dr Wayzata, MN 55391 SRF Consulting Group 763- 475 -0010 One Carlson Parkway N, Suite 150 Plymouth, MN Schoell & Madson 952 -546 -7601 10580 Wayzata Blvd Minnetonka, MN URS (BRW) 612- 370 -0700 700 So 3 rd Street Minneapolis, MN Hoisington Koegler Group 612 - 338 -0800 123 N 3rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 • • Eda/hoffman/Urban Planning Firm CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS URBAN DESIGN SERVICES FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE The City of Brooklyn Center through its Economic Development Authority (EDA) is calling for Requests For Qualifications (RFQ) to obtain urban planning and design services to assist the City to take the results of a study performed by Calthorpe Associates and develop design criteria that can be incorporated into requests for redevelopment proposals for the area. The Opportunity Site Study Area is approximately 92 acres in size (including streets) and is generally described by the following: The Study Area is bounded by County Road 10 (Bass Lake Road) on the south, Shingle Creek Parkway on the west, Summit Drive on the north and Highway 100 and Summit Drive on the east. An aerial photograph showing the boundaries of the Study Area is included with this RFQ. • For purposes of the work to be undertaken in this project, it should be assumed that the Study Area has been cleared of all buildings and improvements exclusive of streets and utilities. The goal of the City's RFQ for Urban Design Services is to create a set of Illustrative Concepts to guide redevelopment over time, including Design and Development Standards, for the Study Area that will establish a distinctive and desirable design, while allowing flexibility to respond to the market forces of development. II. SCOPE OF REQUESTED SERVICES A. Meet with city staff to initiate project and tour the Study Area. Review base line information on Study Area including: • City's Comprehensive Plan • Opportunity Site Information • Other Relevant Data and Plans B. Create Illustrative Concept Plans for the Study Area, incorporating Smart Growth principles that address street layout guidelines /options, public sidewalks, walkways, and open space and the provision of connections between areas within the • Opportunity Site, as well as with existing trail systems and walkways. Criteria should include an ability to evaluate the degree to which proposals would create public 1 • gathering or plaza areas to accommodate special public events, as well as to create a unifying element for phases of redevelopment. The criteria developed should provide guidance for designated parking, both on street and off street parking. Off street parking must be predominately structured parking with some surface parking lots. C. Create Design and Development Standards for site, buildings and improvements in the Study Area. The purpose of the Design and Development Standards is to provide a framework, which will guide development in the Study Area and enable the City of Brooklyn Center to seek and evaluate private development proposals. The Design and Development Standards should address the following: • Design Guidelines for building facades in Study Area including architectural style and design details for building facades including a palette of materials and colors. • Create development standards addressing such items as building height and mass, setbacks and parking, sign, lighting and landscaping specifications. • Parking standards for the Study Area should address both on street and off street parking. Off street parking should be predominantly structured parking. • Signage standards should address public signage as well as building signage • including dimensions, height, location, distance from wall, fascia signage, lighted signs, etc. • Lighting standards should address both public areas, including streets and walkways and lighting on building exteriors. • Landscaping standards for the Study Area should address street and public walkways with the goals of providing a sense of enclosure for urban walkways and a depth and texture to the building facade. D. Prioritization of Urban Design and Development Features and Development of Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Development of Study Area. The consultant will assist the city with preparation of an RFP for development of a mixed use project in the Study Area. The design plan should serve as a guide and evaluation tool in the developer selection process. It is important that the consultant consider the interactions between the designs and standards expressed in the design and development standards and the market forces affecting private development proposals. The consultant should develop an evaluation framework defining those design and development standards contained in • the plan that are required and those that are negotiable in the RFP development process. 2 i E. Modification of Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The consultant shall assist the City in any modifications to the City's Comprehensive Plan and/or Zoning Ordinance necessary to implement the design and development standards. F. Meetings The consultant will meet with City staff and a citizen task force to be appointed by the City Council as needed to review information and plan for public meetings and presentation and for staff and task force review and comment on draft and final versions of the Illustrative Concept Plan for the Study Plan Area, Design and Develonment Standards for site. buildines. and improvements in the Study Area, Prioritization of Urban Desiiin and Develonment Features. and Develop_ ment of Reauests for Proposals for Development of the Study Area. The consultant will be required to conduct three public meetings: • Two public meetings to present and discuss the design and development standards and plan with the general public. • One public meeting with the City Council and chairs of city advisory • commissions and to present and discuss the design and development standards and plan to the City Council and the general public. III. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS The respondents to the RFQ must provide the following information: 1. Cover sheet listing firm(s) included in project team. a. Name, address and telephone number of firm(s). b. Designate individual(s) who should be contacted regarding any clarification of the qualification submission during the evaluation period. 2. A concise and thorough description of the firm(s) and relevant skills, experience and other qualifications of firm(s). 3. Identification of key personnel that will work on the project listing the experience and a description of the role each of the key individuals will be assigned to in this proj ect. 4. Listing of three similar projects. Include a description of the project, scope and service provided for the project, location of project and a reference for each project cited to include name, title and phone number. • 3 • a. For each of the three projects submitted, specify service performed by firm or members of the team submitting the proposal and their roles and responsibilities. Identify the specific individuals who are a part of the proposed team. If the firm submitting was not the principal firm in charge, it should be so noted, including the identification of the principal firm. 5. Provide a concise (one page) statement outlining the overall approach the firm typically takes in executing its projects; in managing teams, and in working with public agencies and other interests to develop a vision and to achieve urban design excellence. 6. The Consultant should submit ten (10) bound copies of their RFQ. Proposals should be on standard 8 ' / 2 " X 11" paper. Any supporting documentation should be on on paper and no larger than 11" X 17 ". IV. RFQ DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION RFQ's must be received by 4:30 p.m., local time, on October 19th, 2004. RFQ's should be delivered to: Brooklyn Center EDA Attention: Brad Hoffman • 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Questions regarding the Request for Proposals (RFQ) and its process, should be directed to the Community Development Director, Brad Hoffman at 763 -569 -3305. s 4 City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community To: Mayor Kragness and C ncil Members Carmody, Lasman, Niesen, and Peppe From: Michael J. McCauley City Manager Date: September 15, 2004 Re: Opportunity Site Study Area Task Force In response to the Economic Development Authority's direction, a revised set of Draft Target Dates has been prepared to incorporate an Opportunity Site Study Area Task Force. A resolution has been prepared for Economic Development Authority consideration that would authorize a task force. The following is an outline of the composition, duties, and term for the task force: Opportunity Site Study Area Task Force Members: 8 members consisting of: - Chairs of the Planning, Housing, Financial, and Park & Recreation • Commissions or the Chair's designee - 4 persons appointed by the President of the Economic Development Authority with the concurrence of the Economic Development Authority - The President of the Economic Development Authority shall appoint a Chair of the Task Force from amongst the Task Force members Responsibilities are to : - Meet with the Planning Firm and City staff to review and comment on: • Illustrative Concept Plans for the Opportunity Site Study Area • Design and Development Standards for the Opportunity Site Study Area • Prioritization of Urban Design and Development Features for the Opportunity Site Study Area • Development of Requests for Proposals from developers for the Opportunity Site Study Area - Participate in 3 public meetings • Assist in the Planning Firm and City staff in the development of 2 public meetings soliciting public input in the development of the plans, standards, and prioritization. • Meet jointly with the Economic Development Authority in a public meeting soliciting comment on the report prepared by the Planning Firm and provide recommendations to the Economic Development 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 • Authority on that report and plans, standards, priorities, and request for proposals recommended in the Planning Firm's report. Review the top 3 to 5 development proposals with the Economic Development Authority and provide comments and recommendations regarding the proposals. Term of appointment: The Task Force shall serve from its appointment in January shall terminate upon selection of a developer by the Economic Development Authority • • ! • its adoption: Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TASK FORCE FOR OPPORTUNITY SITE STUDY AREA PLANNING WHEREAS, the City Council is preceding to develop a plan for the eventual redevelopment of the Opportunity Site Study areas as the next step in going forward with the results of the Metropolitan Council Smart Growth Opportunity Site Study; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) will be engaging the services of a professional planning firm to create a illustrative concept plans, design and development standards, prioritization of urban design and development feature, and assistance in the development of request for proposals for the Opportunity Site Study area; and WHEREAS, the process contemplated by the EDA will seek citizen participation in public meetings to assistance in this planning process; and WHEREAS, the EDA recognizes that the input from existing advisory commissions to the City Council is important; and WHEREAS, the EDA wishes to create a task force to assist in the development of the Opportunity Site Study area plans and ensure liaison in this effort with existing City commissions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the EDA in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that a task force be authorized to assist the EDA in working with the planning firm and City staff in the development of an illustrative concept plan, the design and development of standards in the study area, prioritization of urban design and development features in such plans, and the development of request for proposals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such task force shall be composed of eight members, four of whom are to be appointed by the President of the EDA with the consent and approval of the EDA, and four members to be comprised of the Chairs of the Planning, Housing, Financial, and Park and Recreation Commissions or the Chairs' designee from these commissions. The Chair of the task force to be appointed by the President of the EDA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such task force shall serve in this advisory capacity to the EDA to assist the planning firm and City staff in the development of plans and three public meetings to solicit ublic input and comment such public meetings to consist of two meetings P P P eetin g g prior to the development of a plan and report for consideration by the EDA and the third public meeting to be a joint meeting of the City Council and task force with the general public for a presentation by the planning firm of the result of the planning stage with a proposed plan. EDA. RESOLUTION NO. • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the task force shall assist the EDA in review of the top three to five development proposals for selection by the EDA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the task force shall terminate after the EDA has selected a developer. September 27, 2004 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. • • • EDA Agenda Item No. 4b MEMORANDUM TO: Michael McCauley, City Manager FROM: Brad Hoffman, Community Development Director DATE: September 22,204 SUBJECT: 57` & Logan Redevelopment Project Monday evening the EDA will have before them a resolution authorizing the acquisition of 1900 57 Avenue. The building is better known as the Acme Typewriter building. The resolution approves the acquisition through the use of eminent domain to include the option of a quick take of the property. The acquisition of this property is the first step in the consolidation of all of the properties commonly referred to as the Asian Market aka Northbrook Shopping Center. It is the intent of • the EDA to consolidate the site, raze the existing building and clean up the pollution associated with past uses of the site in order to facilitate the area's redevelopment. It is timely to acquire this building now since it has just recently been sold and the new owners have yet to make significant improvements to the building. The owners of the building, Sam Tep and Cun Ku, have been made aware in writing and verbally that the EDA would be considering this resolution on Monday the 27 of September. If the EDA approves the acquisition of the property, it would be the intent of the staff to commence the process immediately. • • its adoption: Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority (the "EDA "), a body corporate and politic organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota, has the power to engage in development and redevelopment activities pursuant to Minn. Stat. § § 469.090 to 469.018 and related statutes; and WHEREAS, there has been duly adopted and is now in legal effect a Modified Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1, which was initially adopted by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Brooklyn Center City Council on July 22, 1985, which initial plan has been subsequently modified and amended by various resolutions; and WHEREAS, the EDA has become concerned about the present status of that property which is located north of 57th Street, west of Logan Avenue, and southeast of Minnesota Highway No. 100 (the "57th and Logan Redevelopment Area "); and • WHEREAS, EDA staff has met with the principal owner of most of the properties located within the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area and have discussed various redevelopment options; and WHEREAS, the current condition of the properties located within the boundaries of the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area consist of older, single story retail and service types of business which have become economically obsolescent and a blighting influence and which exhibit dilapidation, deferred maintenance, a layout that is not conducive to modern retailing standards, excessive vacancy, and constitute a blighting and negative influence upon the adjacent neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the location of the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area is strategically positioned such that it has visibility to a major highway, good local and regional access, and is within the zone of influence of developments such as Brookdale Shopping Center and the Earl Browne area; and WHEREAS, the EDA has become concerned that the downward slide and blighting influence of the properties located within the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area are exerting a negative impact on nearby property values, and that by redeveloping the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area the EDA could assist in creating new development opportunities and an increase in the tax base, and result in an improvement in the properties to the betterment of the health and welfare of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and • O EDA RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the staff of the EDA has been considering possible redevelopment alternatives for the property, and has concluded that it is appropriate and necessary for the EDA to proceed as quickly as possible with the acquisition of that parcel of the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area which is at the northwest corner of 57th and Logan, and is legally described as Lot 6, Block 2, Northbrook Center Addition and has a street address of 1900 — 57th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (the "Acquisition Parcel "); and WHEREAS, the EDA has determined and believes based upon the report of its staff and the determination of its Board of Commissioners that the redevelopment of the 57th and Logan Redevelopment Area should begin with the acquisition by the Brooklyn Center EDA of the Acquisition Parcel, that such acquisition is in the best interests of the EDA and the City of Brooklyn Center, because it will assist in improving the health, safety, morals and welfare of the citizens of the City of Brooklyn Center, and such acquisition is . in accordance with the public purpose and provisions of all applicable state and local laws; and WHEREAS, the EDA believes and determines that without its acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel, any future redevelopment opportunity is at risk and will not proceed, whereby the City of Brooklyn Center will lose the benefits to be received from the redevelopment of the 57th and • Logan Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, the EDA has provided notice of a public hearing to be held concerning the proposed acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel to those persons having an interest in Acquisition Parcel, the EDA has held such hearing, and all persons having an interest in the Acquisition Parcel were allowed to address any and all concerns to the EDA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, in view of the foregoing which are hereby adopted as findings of fact, hereby resolves as follows: 1. The EDA hereby determines that it is in the public interest and is necessary for purposes of proceeding with a proposed redevelopment of the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area, for the EDA to acquire through negotiation with the property owner or by eminent domain the Acquisition Parcel as described above. 2. The acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel is hereby determined to be necessary to carry out a redevelopment project and to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1, which plan is hereby modified as necessary to provide for the acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel. 3. The acquisition of the Acquisition Parcel is reasonably necessary for and fulfills the public purpose of assisting to eliminate a blighting influence, provide for an increase in the tax base, • and will result in an improvement to the health and welfare of the citizens of Brooklyn Center. • EDA RESOLUTION NO. 4. For the reasons set forth herein and because of a concern that any delays in the assemblage of the properties located with the 57 and Logan Redevelopment Area will delay private redevelopment, the EDA hereby deems it necessary to proceed without delay under Minn. Stat § 117.042 and to pay to the owners or into the District Court a sum of money to secure compensation to the owners of interests in the Acquisition Parcel, which amount shall be equal to the petitioner's approved appraisal of value as determined by the EDA staff and legal counsel. The EDA hereby specifically authorizes and intends that its legal counsel shall acquire the Acquisition Parcel pursuant to the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 117.042, and use the "quick take" procedure in acquiring title to the Acquisition Parcel. September 27. 2004 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.