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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 03-11 PCP PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER MARCH 11, 2010 REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes — February 25, 2010 4. Chairperson's Explanation The Planning Commission is an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. 5. Discussion Items: Resolution Recommending Adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update April 6, 2010 Joint Meeting with the City Council and all Advisory Commissions and the Charter Commission. • Review of 2009 development activities. • Review of 2010 Brooklyn Center Strategic Plan • Discussion on potential role of the Commission in achieving these Strategic Goals. 8. Adjournment MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission From: Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development Date: March 9, 2010 SUBJECT: Items on the March 11, 2010 Planning Commission Agenda The following items are related to the March 11, 2010 Planning Commission Agenda. • A draft Resolution Recommending that the Brooklyn Center City Council Adopt the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update. • A copy of the notice of the April 6, 2010 joint meeting and a copy of the Strategic Goals and Success Indicators as approved by the City Council. • 2009 development activities including the following: • Site plan and subdivision approvals associated with the proposed FBI Regional Field Offices. • Site plan and special use permit for a Holiday Service Station. • Renewal and renovation of the Ewing Square Townhomes. • Comprehensive Plan Update which includes two public hearings and two joint meetings with the Housing Commission. i i Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -01 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, the City has prepared a proposed update to the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan in accordance with Minnesota statutes and the policies of the Metropolitan Council; and WHEREAS, a draft of the Comprehensive Plan was distributed on November 25, 2008 for review by adjacent jurisdictions and affected agencies; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearings on February 26, 2009 and April 30, 2009 to review the proposed plan, receive public comments, and make a recommendation to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended at their May 14, 2009 meeting the preliminary approval and submission of the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009 -72 which granted preliminary approval and authorized the formal submission of the City of Brooklyn Center's 2030 Comprehensive Plan to the Metropolitan Council as requested by the Minnesota Land Planning Act; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has completed its review, finding that the Update met all Metropolitan Land Planning Act requirements, conforms to the regional systems plans, is consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework and is compatible ; and WHEREAS, on December 9, 2009, the Metropolitan Council adopted a recommendation to authorize the City of Brooklyn Center to put its 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update into effect and approved the City of Brooklyn Center's Teir II Comprehensive Sewer Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 25, 2010 the Planning Commission reviewed the minor revisions included in the Metropolitan Council's review and recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Advisory Commission of the City of Brooklyn Center that 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update is hereby submitted to the City Council for formal adoption. - a Date Chair ATTEST: Secretary The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member 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. City of Brooklyn Center A Millennium Community MEMORANDUM DATE: February 26, 2010 TO: City Advisory Commissions and Charter Commission FROM: Curt Boganey, City Manag,JFJ� an 5 SUBJECT: Joint Meeting with City Council — Tuesday, Apri 1 6, 2010, 6:30 -8:00 p.m. On February 8, 2010, the City Council asked that we schedule a reception and joint meeting with all advisory commissions and the Charter Commission. The meeting will be held as follows: Tuesday, April 6, 2010 6:30 — 8:00 p.m. Constitution Hall Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Refreshments will be served Each commission will be provided ten minutes to briefly review activities of the past year. In addition the City Council is very interested in having the advisory commissions assist in achieving the Strategic Goals as adopted by the Council in the 2010 Strategic Plan. I have attached a copy of the Strategic Plan for your review. As you will note there are six strategic goals. Within each strategic goal there are success targets. The Council is committed to achieving these success targets and the Council believes that your involvement could be very critical to our success. Please review these Strategic Goals with your staff liaison; please determine if you believe your commission can contribute to the achievement of any of these success targets. If you believe that you can and if you are willing to assist the Council /staff in this regard, please identify no more than two success targets of interest and at the joint meeting inform the Council how you would like to assist. For example: you might decide to assist with the achievement of S.G.4. Positively address demographic make and increasing cultural diversity. Success Target 1, Members of all communities will have equal access to governmental activities. Your commission might offer to develop a report on current participation levels on all commissions and provide a set of proposals to expand outreach to groups that are underrepresented on Commissions. As you look through the plan, I am certain you will find many important goals and needs where the talent and knowledge of your commission can be invaluable to the achievement of these important goals for our community. The Council and staff greatly appreciate your service and look forward to your continued contribution to the City. cc: Staff and Council Liaison Mission: An attractive, clean. safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust 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 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 Our Mission To ensure an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Our Values Excellence and quality service delivery We believe that service to the public is our reason for being and strive to deliver quality services in a highly professional and cost - effective manner. Ethics and integrity We believe that ethics and integrity are foundation blocks of public trust and confidence and that all meaningful relationships are built on these values. Visionary Leadership and Planning We believe that the very essence of leadership is to be visionary and to plan for the future Fiscal Responsibility We believe that fiscal responsibility and prudent stewardship of public funds is essential for citizen confidence in government. Cooperation and Teamwork We believe that the public is best served when departments and employees work cooperatively as a team rather than at cross purposes. Open and Honest Communication We believe that open and honest communication is essential for an informed and involved citizenry and to foster a positive working environment for employees Professionalism We believe that a commitment to ethical values and continuous improvement is the mark of professionalism. We are committed to applying this principle to the services we offer and to the development of our employees. 1 i - Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 Strategic Goals 1. We will ensure a safe and secure communitv 2. We will pffressively proceed with implementation of City's redevelopment. plans 3. We will stabilize and Improve residential neighborhoods 4. We will positively address the community demographic makeup and, increasing cultural diversity 5. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure, improvements 6. We will respond to increased public awareness and interest in environmental sustainability and green community issues Ongoing Goals 1. We will continue to provide streamlined cost effective aualitv services with limited resources 2. We will ensure the financial stability of the City 3. We will move toward maintaining or lowering the level of the City's property taxes 4. We will ensure the city's influence at the legislature 5. We will Improve the image of the City with citizens and those outside of the City's borders 6. We will ensure the City drinking water is high aualitv and that the storm water is properly managed 2 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 Desired Outcomes and Success Targets S. G. 1. We will ensure a safe and secure community, The threat and fear of real or perceived crime among citizens and others will be greatly reduced (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. Reduce violent crime by 10% or more each year 2. Reduce property crime by 10% of more each year Citizens will feel and be safe in their homes, areas of concern and throughout the City. (d.o.2) 1. City survey results will reflect that all residents feel safe in their homes. 2. City survey results will reflect that all residents feel safe throughout the City. (No places deemed unsafe) 3. City survey results will reflect that all residents feel safe walking alone at night. S.G.2.We will aaaressivelv Proceed with implementation of City's redevelopment plans Private redevelopment will expand and improve (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. At least 50 % of the privately owned residential vacant properties will be redeveloped within the next five years adding to the adjusted for inflation taxable value of the City. Redevelopment of these properties will commence within two (2) years. 2. At least 80 % of privately owned vacant commercial properties will complete redevelopment within the next five years adding to the adjusted for inflation taxable value of the City. Redevelopment of these properties will commence within two (2) years. 3 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 3. At least 50% of the blighted /economically obsolete commercial properties will be redeveloped within the next five years adding to the adjusted for inflation City tax base. Redevelopment of these properties will commence within two (2) years. "Opportunity Site" redevelopment will commence (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. 30 % of the privately owned properties north and east of John Martin Drive will commence redevelopment within five years. 2. All of the privately owned properties north and east of John Martin Drive will complete redevelopment within ten (10) years adding to the adjusted for inflation value of the City. 3. At least 50 % of EDA owned and privately owned properties located south and west of John Martin Drive will commence and complete redevelopment within five (5) years adding to the adjusted for inflation taxable value of the City. 4. All EDA owned and privately owned properties located south and west of John Martin Drive will commence and complete redevelopment within Ten (10) years adding to the adjusted for inflation taxable value of the City. EDA owned properties redevelopment will proceed expeditiously (d.o.3) Success TarRets 1. At least 50 %% of the EDA properties owned (non - Opportunity Site) commercial properties will commence redevelopment within the next 2 years. 2. All EDA owned commercial property will have completed redevelopment within ten (10) years adding to the adjusted for inflation taxable value of the City. S.G.3.We will stabilize and Improve residential neighborhoods Citizens will benefit from a diverse stock of housing types and styles (d.o.1) Success Tareets 1. The number of home remodels will increase. 2. The value added home improvements will exceed $7,500 average valuation per permit in each neighborhood (i.e. garage additions, bathrooms, bedrooms, 2nd stories, energy efficiency) annually. 4 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 3. Housing and accommodations for seniors will be available for aging residents consistent with the demand for housing by this demographic group. 4. There will be new housing construction to accommodate the needs of those seeking a modern housing and move up housing choices Owners and occupants of housing in residential neighborhoods will comply with City codes and regulations which will be adequate to assure a safe well maintained and attractive community (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. Of all residential properties inspected 90 % will be in full compliance with property maintenance codes (% violation types) 2. All residents surveyed are aware of, understand and support the enforcement of city housing and neighborhood codes Owner occupied housing will increase as a percentage of total housing (d.o.3) Success Targets 1. At least 95% of single family residential properties will be owner occupied. 2. At least 95 % of all new housing will be built for owner occupancy Problems associated with foreclosures will be dramatically reduced or eliminated (d.o.4) Success Targets 1. 90 % of qualified vacant properties will be registered and in compliance with the vacant building ordinance. 2. All vacant properties will be in compliance with property maintenance codes. Residential property values will improve and citizens will be proud of their neighborhood and community (d.o.5) Success Targets 1. Within three years the average residential sales price will stop declining 2. Within five years residential sales prices will increase at a rate equal to or greater than rate of increase in comparable communities 5 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 3. All residential properties will be well maintained and landscaped 4. All residents surveyed will say they are proud of their neighborhood. 5. All residents surveyed will say they are proud of Brooklyn Center. S.G.4.We will positively address, the community demoaraphic makeup and increasina cultural diversity All demographic groups will be represented and encouraged to participate in civic, governmental, community organizations and activities (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. Members of all communities will have equal access and representation in civic, governmental, community organizations and activities Youth will be adequately served by recreation and educational programs and activities (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. All youth who desire to will be productively engaged in recreational activities or educational programs 2. Participation in community programs and activities will reflect the demographic makeup of the community. The social, health and housing needs of the aging and moderate income population will be improved (d.o.4) , Success Targets 1. Service gaps in the social, health and housing needs of aging and moderate income community members will be reduced and eliminated over time. 6 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 S. G. S. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure improvements City government buildings, major equipment and other physical assets of the City will be maintained and improved (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. Meet or exceed the minimum maintenance condition standard for City facilities. 2. Customers provide positive feedback pertaining to City facilities (clean, attractive buildings). 3. Maintain public access and availability to City park facilities and infrastructure. 4. Reduce graffiti occurrences and complaints. Neighborhood streets and utilities will be maintained and improved (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. Citizens rate reconstruction projects as meeting or exceeding expectations via surveys sent to project area residents. 2. Using a pavement index rating system, meet or exceed the established acceptable roadway rating standard. 3. Reduce potholes and roadway complaints. 4. Reduce sewer blockage and watermain breakage /complaints. 5. Complete the citywide street and utility reconstruction program within 10 years. The traveling public will benefit from multi -modal transportation options fostered and provided by the City (d.o.3) Success Targets 1. Minimize an increase to future traffic delays and congestion. 2. Minimize the amount of regional traffic flow on local streets. 3. Increase alternative modes of transportation used. Citizens will benefit from the expansion and improvement of needed technology infrastructure as cost effective feasible options become available (d.o.4) Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 Success Targets 1. Reduce City government expenses through the application of technology. 2. Improve City services to the citizens through the application of technology. 3. Preserve environmental resources and conservation of energy through the application of technology. S. G.6. We will respond to increased public awareness and interest in environmental sustainability and green community issues Public appreciation for the environment will improve and recycling and energy conservation will improve (d.o.l) Success Targets 1. Within three years all residents surveyed will understand the value of recycling and energy conservation and at least 70 % will have changed their behavior in order to conserve environmental resources. 2. Within five years energy consumption in the City will be reduced significantly. 3. Within five years City Government energy consumption will be reduced significantly. The purchasing power of the City will support the goal of an environmental sustainability (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. The City will purchase recycled materials whenever costs are reasonable and quality is acceptable. 2. The City will increase the share of purchased recycled materials by 10 % annually for the next five years. 3. The City will eliminate the use of products, chemicals or compounds that pose a risk to human health or to the environment whenever a viable cost effective alternative is available. 4. The City will purchase environmentally friendly equipment and vehicles whenever performance requirements and costs are comparable. 8 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 O. G.1. We will continue to provide streamlined, cost effective Quality services with limited resources The quality of service delivered by the City will consistently meet or exceed customer expectations (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. Customer surveys for City services delivered will reflect customer satisfaction from not less than 90% of respondents Service delivery will improve on an ongoing basis Success Targets 1. Implementation and execution of continuous improvement program throughout all departments 2. Qualification for Malcolm Baldridge or comparable quality improvement award. 3. Cost effectiveness performance benchmark comparisons from each department will reflect upper quartile performance for each high priority benchmark measure O.G.2. We will ensure the financial stability of the City City funds will be protected against loss (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. All City funds will be FDIC insured up to the legal maximum per account 2. Any funds in excess of the FDIC maximum in any one account will be properly collateralized. 3. The City's investment portfolio will be diversified so as to minimize potential losses on individual securities. The City administration will provide meaningful short, Intermediate and long term fiscal planning (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. The operating budget document will provide annual and multi year operating plans. 2. Staff will annually provide life -cycle capital plans for all long -lived assets. 9 r n Center Strategic Plan Brookl 2010 g Y City will take appropriate actions to buffer essential services against the effects of significant economic downturns (d.o.3) Success Targets 1. Fund reserves as indicated by year end cash balance will be maintained at levels allowing for short term funding of operations in emergency situations 2. Essential services as determined by the City Council will be funded from non - volatile resources. City will position itself for economic growth (d.o.4) Success Targets 1. The City will keep current and adhere to the Comprehensive Plan 2. Capital Improvement Plans will reflect the intentions of the Comprehensive Plan 0.G.3.We will move toward maintaining orlowerina the level of the City's property taxes Except in extraordinary circumstances the property tax levy will not increase faster than the rate of inflation (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. Property tax levy increases do not exceed the rate of inflation. 2. If the tax levy increase exceeds the rate of inflation a clear, extraordinary circumstance is identified. The City will expand the proportion of industrial and commercial tax base to relieve the residential property tax burden (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. The City commercial /industrial tax base increases at a rate faster than the residential tax base. 10 Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 The inflation adjusted property taxes paid by the median family household will be stabilized or reduced over time (d.o.3) Success Targets 1. The inflation adjusted city property taxes payable for the median valued single family home will be equal to or less than the calculated city taxes payable for the prior year. 0.G.4.We will ensure the city's influence at the legislature State and Federal legislators will be kept informed regarding City needs that may be affected by legislation (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. Annually, the City Council and Staff will assess legislative needs and communicate directly with appropriate Local, State and Federal legislators We will maintain positive ongoing relationships with Local, State and Federal legislators (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. Legislative officials will address the City Council annually regarding their efforts on behalf of our shared constituents. 2. Legislators will sponsor and support legislation on behalf of the City 0.G.5.We will Improve the imaae of the ON with citizens and those outside of the City's borders Citizens and others throughout the State will recognize Brooklyn Center as a safe, quality, attractive community in which to live work and play (d.o.l) Success Targets 1. The rate of property value increase in each property classification will equal or exceed the average rate of increase in the Hennepin County and in the State. 2. Citizen Survey results will reflect the perception that Brooklyn Center is a safe, quality, attractive place to live work and play. 3. Positive press regarding the City of Brooklyn Center will increase. 11 � r Strategic Plan Brooklyn Center 2010 O. G. 6. We will ensure the City drinkina water is high aualitv and that the storm water is rp operl managed The City's drinking water will meet or exceed safe drinking water standards of the State of Minnesota (d.o.1) Success Targets 1. City will meet or exceed all safe drinking water standards. 2. The water supply will be protected against emerging and potential water contaminants. Storm water runoff will be managed in an efficient and environmentally sensitive manner (d.o.2) Success Targets 1. City will implement and maintain all priority elements of the Brooklyn Center Local Water Management Plan by 2012. 12