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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 04-13 EDAP Regular Session EDA AGENDA CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER APRIL 13, 1992 (following adjournment of City Council meeting) 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: a. March 9, 1992 - Special Session 4. Resolutions: a. Authorizing Execution of Third Party Agreement for Amendment to Year XVII Community Development Block Grant Program -This is a housekeeping resolution. The Council approved an amendment to the Year XVII CDBG Program at the March 23, 1992, meeting to fund the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study. This resolution authorizes execution of the third party agreement between the Brooklyn Center City Council and Brooklyn Center EDA. b. Earle Brown Heritage Center Capital Outlay 1. Resolution Adding to the Project 8876 in the Earle Brown T.I.F. District Fund for 1992 Capital Improvements at the Earle Brown Heritage Center 2. Resolution Establishing Project 8854 in the Earle Brown T.I.F. District Fund for a 1992 Capital Improvement to Add Window Treatments to the Inn on the Farm C. Establishing Project Number 8855 in the Earle Brown T.I.F. District Fund for 1992 a Capital Improvement for Conversion of the C -Barn at the Earle Brown Heritage Center d. Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Funding for the Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP) -This program would provide a set aside of up to $4,000,000 for below market rate mortgage loans to first - time home buyers in Brooklyn Center. 5. Adjournment CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date April 13 . 1 1992 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: EDA MINUTES - MARCH 9, 1992 - SPECIAL SESSION DEPT. APPROVAL: Brad Hoffman, EDA C ordinator MANAGER'S REVIEW /RECOMMENDATION: A '` ` No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUVEVIARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) • RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION • i 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 SPECIAL SESSION MARCH 9, 1992 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority met in special session and was called to order by President Todd Paulson at 8:51 p.m. ROLL CALL President Todd Paulson, Commissioners Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Council Secretary Carla Wirth. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 24. 1992 - SPECIAL SESSION There was a motion by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1992, EDA meeting. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION The City Manager indicated the proposed resolution was for rehabilitation grant applications. RESOLUTION NO. 92 -09 Commissioner Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO (2) BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GRANTS (FILE NOS. H101 [8027] AND H102 [8028]) The motion for the adoption op of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Pedlar, and the motion passed unanimously. 3/9/92 _ 1 _ DISCUSSION ITEM LANDLORDS SEMINAR SPONSORED BY THE CITIES OF BROOKLYN CENTER BROOKLYN PARY, CRYSTAL NEW HOPE AND ROBINSDALE The City Manager indicated a seminar has been scheduled on April 11, 1992, for landlords by the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale. This seminar, conducted by staff members from all cities, is part of the continuing effort to educate landlords and improve their knowledge on how to manage their properties. Commissioner Scott reported she had several calls from landlords in Brooklyn Center who own smaller properties and are complimentary of the help provided by staff and the Planning Department. These landlords have indicated they are anxiously awaiting this seminar because they do not know where to turn if involved in a legal process. Commissioner Scott felt these workshops, with their nominal fee, would be very well attended. In response to Commissioner Scott's question, Mr. Bublitz explained this seminar targets the smaller landlord who will receive direct notification using license information. RESCHEDULE EDA MEETING DATE The City Manager explained the upcoming special EDA meeting needed to be rescheduled from Monday, March 16 to Wednesday, March 18. There was a motion by Commissioner Rosene and seconded by Commissioner Scott to 0 reschedule the special EDA meeting from March 16 to March 18, 1992, 7 p.m. at the Earle Brown Farm Heritage Center. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Pedlar and seconded by Commissioner Cohen to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority adjourned at 8:53 p.m. Todd Paulson, President Recorded and transcribed by: Carla Wirth Northern Counties Secretarial Services 3/9/92 -2- CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date April 13, 1992 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT FOR AMENDMENT TO YEAR XVII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM DEPT. APPROVAL: Z v Tom Bublitz, Assistant EDA Coordinator MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMAWNDATION: na& No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached • SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached NO ) This is a housekeeping resolution for the EDA. The Council approved an amendment to the Year XVII Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program at the March 23, 1992 City Council meeting to fund the Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Study. This resolution authorizes execution of the third party agreement between the Brooklyn Center City Council and the Brooklyn Center EDA for implementation of the amendment. RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION • Staff recommends approval of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Third Part Agreement for Pp g Y g Amendment to Year XVII Community Development Block Grant Program. Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT FOR AMENDMENT TO YEAR XVII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has authorized an Amendment to the Year XVII Community Development Block Grant Program by reallocating $25,000.00 from the rehabilitation of private property (Project 52001) to Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Plan (Project 52095); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center that its President and Director are hereby authorized to execute a third party agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and the Economic Development Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center for the purpose of supporting the activities identified in the Amendment to the Year XVII Community Development Block Grant Program for the City of Brooklyn g y Center. Date Todd Paulson, 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. THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT /AMENDMENT NO. 1 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM This agreement made and entered into by and between the CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (City) and BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (Provider). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City is a cooperating unit in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) by virtue of a joint coopera- tion agreement executed between the City and Hennepin County pursuant to MSA 471.59, and WHEREAS, the City has executed a Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County which allocates $215,761 from the FY 1991 Urban Hennepin County CDBG program for the purpose of supporting the activities as identified in Exhibit 1, as amended, attached and made a part of this agreement, hereinafter referred to as "activities." NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained in this Agreement, the parties hereto mutually agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. The Uniform Administrative Requirements in 24 CFR 570.502 issued by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), shall apply to activity. 2. The Provider shall be responsible for procurement of all supplies, equipment, services, and construction necessary for implementation of the activity. Procurement shall be carried out in accordance with the OMB Circular A -110. The Provider shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, all advertisements, negotiations, notices, and documents; enter into all contracts; and conduct all meetings, conferences, and interviews as necessary to insure compliance with the above described procurement requirements. 3. The Provider shall be responsible for carrying out any acquisi- tions of real property necessary for implementation of activity. The Provider shall conduct all such acquisitions in its name and shall hold title to all properties purchased. The Provider shall be responsible for preparation of all notices, appraisals, and documen tation required in conducting acquisition under the latest applicable regulations of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 and of the CDBG Program. The Provider shall also be responsible for providing all relocation notices, counseling, and services required by said regulations. 4. The Provider shall comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as required under 24 CFR 570.606(a) and HUD implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 42; the requirements in 24 CFR 570.606(b) governing the residential anti - displacement and relocation assistance plan under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (the Act); the relocation require - ments of 24 CFR 570.606(c) governing displacement subject to section 104(k) of the Act; and the requirements of 24 CFR 570.606(d) govern- ing optional relocation assistance under Section 105(a)(11) of the Act, as pertaining to the activity. 5. The Provider shall maintain records for the expenditure of all CDBG funds it receives, such records to be maintained in accordance with OMB Circular A -110 and A -122, as applicable. All records shall be made available, upon request of the City for monitoring by the City. The City shall have authority to review any and all procedures and all materials, notices, documents, etc., prepared by the Provider in implementation of activity, and the Provider agrees to provide all information required by any person authorized by the City to request such information from the Provider for the purpose of reviewing the same. 6. The Provider shall take all necessary actions required to implement activity and to comply with any related requests by the City, it being understood that the City has responsibility to Hennepin County for insuring compliance with such requirements. The Provider also will promptly notify the City of any changes in the scope or charac- ter of activity. 7. The Provider does hereby agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from and against all costs, expenses, claims, suits, or judgments arising from or growing out of any injuries, loss or damage sustained by any person or corporation, including employees of Provider and property of Provider, which are caused by or sustained in connection with the tasks carried out by the Provid- er under this Agreement. 8. The City agrees to provide the Provider with CDBG funds in such amounts as agreed upon in this Agreement to enable the Provider to carry out activity. It is understood that the City shall be held accountable to Hennepin County for the lawful expenditure of CDBG funds under this Agreement. The City shall therefore make no payment of funds to the Provider and draw no funds from Hennepin County on behalf of Provider, prior to having received from the Provider a request for reimbursement including copies of all docu- ments and records needed to insure that the Provider has complied with all appropriate requirements. 9. The Provider shall maintain the environmental review record on all activities. The Provider shall be responsible for providing neces- sary information to the Subrecipient to accomplish this task. 10. The City shall be responsible for the preparation of all requests to Hennepin County for HUD wage rate determinations on activity. The Provider shall notify the City prior to initiating activity, includ- ing advertising for contractual services which will include costs likely to be subject to the provisions of Federal Labor Standards and Equal Employment Opportunity and related implementing regula- tions. 11. The City agrees to provide technical assistance to the Provider in the form of oral and /or written guidance and on -site assistance regarding CDBG procedures and project management. This assistance will be provided as requested by the Provider, and at other times, at the initiative of the City, when new or updated information concerning the CDBG Program is received by the City from Hennepin County and deemed necessary to be provided to the Provider. 12. In accordance with the provisions of 24 CFR 85.43, suspension or termination of this Agreement may occur if the Provider materially fails to comply with any term of this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated for convenience in accordance with 24 CFR 85.44. The Agreement may be terminated with or without cause by either party hereto by giving thirty (30) days written notice of such termina- tion. CDBG funds allocated to the Provider under this Agreement may not be obligated or expended by the Provider following such date of termination. Any funds allocated to the Provider under this Agree- ment which remain unobligated or unspent following such date of termination shall automatically revert to the City. 13. Any material alterations, variations, modifications or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this Agreement approved by Hennepin County through its Office of Planning and Development and properly executed by the authorized representatives of the parties. All amendments to this Agreement shall be made a part of this Agreement by inclusion in Exhibit 2 which shall be attached at the time of any amendment. 14. All data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated for any purpose by the Provider in the performance of this Agreement is governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minne- sota Statutes, Chapter 13, and all other statutory provisions governing data privacy, the Minnesota Rules implementing such act now in force or hereafter adopted, as well as federal regulations on data privacy. 15. During the performance of this Agreement, the Provider agrees to the following: In accordance with the Hennepin County Affirmative Action Policy and the County Commissioners' Policies Against Dis- crimination, no person shall be excluded from full employment rights or participation in, or the benefits of, any program, service or activity on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, affectional /sexual preference, public assistance status, ex- offender status, or national origin; and no person protected by applicable federal or state laws against discrimination shall otherwise be subjected to discrimination. 16. The effective date of this Agreement is July 1, 1991. The termina- tion date of this agreement is December 31, 1992, or at such time as activity is satisfactorily completed prior thereto. Upon expira- tion, the Provider shall relinquish to the City all program funds unexpended or uncommitted for the activity. 17. Any program income as a result of the activity shall be returned immediately to the City upon receipt and the provisions of 24 CFR 570.504 shall apply. 18. Any real property acquired or improved as a result of activity, in whole or in part, using CDBG funds in excess of $25,000 shall either be. a. Used to meet one of the national objectives in 24 CFR 570.208 until five years after expiration of this Agreement; b. Disposed of in a manner that results in the City being reimbursed in the amount of the current fair market value of the property less any portion of the value attributable to expenditures of non -CDBG funds for acquisition of, or improvement to, the property. 19. The following standards shall apply to real property acquired or improved as a result of activity, in whole or in part: a. The Provider shall inform the City at least thirty (30) days prior to any modification or change in the use of the real property from that planned at the time of acquisition or improvements, including disposition. b. The Provider shall reimburse the City in an amount equal to the current fair market value (less any portion thereof attribut- able to expenditures of non -CDBG funds) of property acquired or improved as a result of activity that is sold or transferred for a use which does not qualify under the CDBG regulations. Said reimbursement shall be provided to the City at the time of sale or transfer of the property. 20. The Provider agrees to provide City or Urban County with an annual audit report consistent with OMB Circular A -110, Uniform Requirements for Grants to Universities, Hospitals and Non - Profit Organizations and OMB Circular A -122 Cost Principles for Non - profit organizations. a. The audit report is to be provided to City or Urban County on July 1 of each year this Agreement is in effect and any findings of non - compliance affecting the use of CDBG funds shall be satisfied by Provider within six (6) months of the provision date. b. The audit may not be paid from CDBG funds. C. City reserves the right to recover from Provider the full amount of any CDBG funds found to be improperly expended or otherwise disallowed. 21. The Provider shall comply with the general condition of 24 CFR 570.200, particularly sections; (f) (Means of Carrying Out Eligible Activities); and (j) (Constitutional Prohibitions Concerning Church /State Activities). 22. The Provider as appropriate shall comply with the Lead -Based Paint notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures established in 24 CFR 570.608. 23. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Provider, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or any employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 24. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement Provider will complete and submit Standard Form -LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. Provider, having signed this Agreement, and the City of Brooklyn Center, having duly approved this Agreement on , 1992, and pursuant to such approval the parties hereto anrPP i-n ha hniinH by tha provisions herein set forth. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the pF 41 { � �/ ���� eir hands and affixed their seals this day of Upon proper execution, this Agreei �d and binding. CENTER T By r and �an ger PROVIDER: BROOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By Its President and Its Executive Director THIRD PARTY AGREEMENT URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM EXHIBIT 1. STATEMENT OF WORK The following activity /ies shall be carried out by the Economic Develop- ment Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center under the terms of this Agreement and the details and processes set forth below. Up to $215,761 are to be provided in Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds to the City of Brooklyn Center to assist in the funding of the following activities in the amount and under the stipulations individually specified: Attachment A #001 Rehab of Private Property $115,761 Attachment B #002 Scattered Site Redevelopment 75,000 Attachment C -1 #905 Brooklyn Blvd Redev Plan 25.000 $215,761 CDBG YEAR XVII SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT ATTACHMENT A 1. ACTIVITY: Rehabilitation of Private Property 2. LOCATION: ADDRESS: Citywide CENSUS TRACT: 3. NUMBER: 001 4. BUDGET: $115,761 5. BENEFIT: L/M (Housing) 6. DESCRIPTION: This locally administered program provides grants to eligible low /moderate income homeowners for improvements to their homes consistent with the Urban Hennepin County Procedural Guides for Housing Rehabilitation. This is a multi -year activity. 7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements with an "X" are applicable to this activity a nd are to be included in this section and made a part of this agreement. [X] Supplemental-Agreement Type: [ j Non - Profit Agency [X] Public Agency BRCOKLYN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AU711CRIT`-' [ ] Other An agreement must be executed between subrecipient and any other agency providing a service or implementing an activity on behalf of subrecipi- ent. Said agreement must contain all pertinent sections contained in Subrecipient Agreement and such other requirements as are identified herein. [X] Schedule Activity must be implemented in a timely manner and completed by December 31, 1992. [XI Environmental Review Record Per 24 CFR Part 58 Subpart E the environmental review status for this activity has been determined as follows: [ ] Exempt (EX) [ ] Categorically Excluded (CE) (Xj Categorically Excluded /Exempt (CE /EX) [ ] Assessment Required (AR) [ J Funds Released (FR) Date: [ ] Labor Standards /Equal Employment Opportunity All construction projects of $2,000 or more and financed in whole or part with federal funds shall comply with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (prevailing wage), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Copeland (Anti- Kickback) Act. All federally funded or assisted construction contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or more shall comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, 41 CFR Part 60. [X] Procurement Standards and guidelines are established in 24 CFR Part 85.36 for the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction and services for federally assisted programs. All procurement shall be made by one of the following methods. The method used shall be adequately documented and contracts shall contain standard conditions as appropriate. - Small Purchase. (Informal Method) To be followed for the purchase Of services, supplies or other property costing in the aggregate not more than $25,000. If small purchase procurement is used, written price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. - Competitive Sealed Bids. (Formal Advertising) To be followed when the purchase /s, costing in the aggregate, exceeds $25,000. Sealed bids shall be publicly solicited and a firm fixed -price contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. This method is preferred for soliciting construction bids. - Competitive Proposals. This method is normally used when more than one source submits an offer, and either a fixed -price or cost - reimbursement type contract is awarded. This method is typically used for procuring professional services. [ Uniform Relocation Assistance and Rea' Proper` Acauisition The standards described in 49 CFR Part 24 shall apply to activity that involves the acquisition of real property or the displacement of persons, including displacement caused by rehabilitation and demolition. [ ] Residential Antidis lacement and Relocation Assistance All occupied and vacant occupiable low - moderate income dwelling units demolished or converted to another use as a direct result of activity shall be replaced and relocation assistance shall be provided to each displaced low- moderate income household in accordance with the Urban Hennepin County CDBG Program Anti- displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy, pursuant to Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Develop- ment Act of 1974, as amended. [ ] Property '-fanagement The standards described in 24 CFR Part 570.505 Subpart J shall apply to all real property which was acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds in excess of $25,000. These standards apply for a period of five (5) years after the termination of this agreement. [ J Land Distosition Agreement This agreement, executed between Hennepin County and the subrecipient community, contains the terms under which the community can acquire and hold land for a specified use and time period. [X] Low and Moderate Income Using the applicable Section 8 income limits established by HUD, it shall be demonstrated that a low- and moderate- income activity so indicated in 5. Benefit, above, meets one of the four criteria of 24 CFR Part 570.208, relating to: [ j Area Benefit [ J Limited Clientele [X] Housing [ J Job Creation or Retention [ j Prevention or Elimination of Slums and 31i ?ht It shall be demonstrated that a slum and blight activity so indicated in 5. Benefit, above, meets one of the following criteria: [ ] Area Determination. The boundaries of the slum or blighted area must be defined and meet the requirements of 24 C Part 570.208 (b) (1) . [ ] Spot Basis. The specific conditions of blight or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted area must be described. [ ] Ur?ent Community 'teed It shall be demonstrated that an urgent need activity, so indicated in 5. Benefit. above, is designed to alleviate a recent (within 18 months) condition which poses a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. [ j Other Requirements CDBG YEAR XVII SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT ATTACHMENT C -1 1. ACTIVITY: Brooklyn Boulevard Redevelopment Plan 2. LOCATION: ADDRESS: Brooklyn Boulevard from Hwy 100 to 73rd Ave N CENSUS TRACT: 3- NUMBER: 905 4. BUDGET: $25,000 5. BENEFIT: P/A 6. DESCRIPTION: Prepare a plan for the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor from Highway 100 to 74rd Avenue North. The study area will include the road right of way and an area approximately 300 to 400 feet on either side of the right of way. The plan will be prepared through execution of a professional se -7ices contact. 7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Requirements with an "X" are applicable to this activity and are to be included in this section and made a part of this agreement. [X] Supplemental Agreement Type: [ ] ,ion- Profit Agency [XI Public Agency 3RCCK=N. CEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHOR!= [ ] Other An agreement must be executed bet - ween subrecipient and any other agency providing a service or implementing an activity on behalf of subrecipi- ent. Said agreement must contain all pertinent sections contained in Subrecipient Agreement and such other requirements as are identified herein. [XI Schedule Activity must be implemented in a timely manner and completed by December 31,• 1992. [X] Environmental Review Record Per 24 CFR Part 58 Subpart E the environmental review status for this activity has been determined as follows: (XI Exempt (EX) [ ] Categorically Excluded (CE) [ J Categorically Excluded /Exempt (CE /EX) [ j Assessment Required (AR) [ ] Funds Released (FR) Date: [ J Labor Standards /Equal Employment Opportunity All construction projects of $2,000 or more and financed in whole or part with federal funds shall comply with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act (prevailing wage), the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Copeland (Anti - Kickback) Act. All federally funded or assisted construction contracts or subcontracts of $10,000 or more shall comply with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended, and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, 41 CFR Part 60. [XJ Procurement Standards and guidelines are established in 24 CFR Part 85.36 for the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction and services for federally assisted programs. All procurement shall be made by one of the following methods. The method used shall be adequately documented and contracts shall contain standard conditions as appropriate. - Small Purchase. (Informal Method) To be followed for the purchase of services, supplies or other property costing in the aggregate not more than $25,000. If small purchase procurement is used, written price or rate quotat ions must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. - Competitive Sealed Bids. (Formal Advertising) To be followed when the purchase /s, costing in the aggregate, exceeds $25,000. Sealed bids shall be publicly solicited and a firm fixed -price contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. This method is preferred for soliciting construction bids. - Competitive Proposals. This method is normally used when more than one source submits an offer, and either a fixed -price or cost - reimbursement type contract is awarded. This method is typically used for procuring professional services. [ J Uniform Relocation Assistance and Veal D- oper`-r Acyu; sit on The standards described in 49 CFR Part 24 shall apply to activit that involves the acquisition of real property or the displacement of persons, including displacement caused by rehabilitation and demolition. ] Residential Antidisolacement and Relocation Assistance All occupied and vacant occupiable low- moderate income dwelling units demolished or converted to another use as a direct result of activity shall be replaced and relocation assistance shall be provided to each displaced low- moderate income household in accordance with the Urban Hennepin County CDBG Program Anti - displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy, pursuant to Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Develop- ment Act of 1974, as amended. [ j Prooer_r 'ianagement The standards described in 24 CFR Part 570.505 Subpart J shall apply to P P all real property which was acquired or improved in whole or in art using CDBG funds in excess of $25,000. These standards apply for a P period of five (5) years after the termination of this agreement. [ j Land Disposition Agreement This agreement, executed between Hennepin County and the subrecipient o c mmunity, contains the terns under which the community can acquire and hold land for a specified use and time period. [ ] Low and uoderate Income Using the applicable Section 8 income limits established by HUD, it shall be demonstrated that a low- and moderate- income activity so indicated in 5. Benefit, above, meets one of the four criteria of 24 CFR Part 570.208, relating to: [ ] Area Benefit [ ] Limited Clientele [ j Housing j Job Creation or Retention [ ] Prevention or Elimination of Slums anc 31ight It shall be demonstrated that a slum and 'ought activity so indicated in 5. Benefit, above, meets one of the foil g owin criteria: [ ] Area Determination. The boundaries of the slum or blighted area must be defined and meet the requirements of 24 CFR Part 570.208 (b)(1). [ ] Spot Basis. The specific conditions of blight or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted area must be described. [ ] Ur?ent Communit-T '.Teed It shall be demonstrated that an urgent need activity, so indicated in 5. Benefit. above, is designed to alleviate a recent (within 18 months) condition which poses a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. [ j Other Requirements CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Council Meeting Date April 13.1992 Agenda Item Number REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER CAPITAL OUTLAY DEPT. APPR VAL: Brad Hoffman, EDA Coordinator MANAGER'S RE VIEW/RE COMMENDATION: ly => No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached ) • At the March 18, 1992, meeting of the EDA, the board by motion approved the purchase of 300 additional chairs for the Heritage Center as well as completing the window treatments at the Inn. Specifically, the EDA set a budget of $13,000 for the chairs and $11,000 for the window treatments. The first two capital outlay resolutions before you formalize the motion previously approved by the EDA. The third resolution concerns converting the C -Barn to meeting space. At President Paulson's request, no action was taken on the evening of March 18 relative to the C -Barn. The resolution before the EDA at Monday's meeting establishes a budget of $75,000 for this project. I will be available Monday evening to review the options for the C -Barn if the EDA desires. • yb� Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ADDING TO THE PROJECT 8876 IN THE EARLE BROWN T.I.F. DISTRICT FUND FOR 1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE . EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER --------------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS, , the Earle Brown Tax Increment District was created in 1985 to finance the restoration of the Earle Brown Heritage Center; and WHEREAS, there now exists a need for various capital outlay items to complete the Earle Brown Heritage Center and maximize its operations; and WHEREAS, there is a need for 300 additional chairs for the Convention Center at an estimated cost of $13,000.00; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution 89 -253 authorizes the Earle Brown Tax Increment District to borrow funds from the City's Investment Trust Fund for the purchase of capital outlay items for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, that: 1. The purchase of 300 additional chairs for the Convention Center is approved with an estimated cost of $13,000.00. 2. All costs of the project shall be charged to the Earle Brown Tax Increment District. 3. The capital outlay items shall be added to the contributed capital of the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Date Todd Paulson, 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. Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT 8854 IN THE EARLE BROWN T.I.F. DISTRICT FUND FOR A 1992 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT TO ADD WINDOW .TREATMENTS TO THE INN ON THE FARM ----------------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS,, the Earle Brown Tax Increment District was created in 1985 to finance the restoration of the Earle Brown Heritage Center; and WHEREAS, there now exists a need for various capital outlay items to complete the Earle Brown Heritage Center and maximize its operations; and WHEREAS, there is a need for window treatments for the Inn on the Farm at an estimated cost of $11,000.00; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution 89 -253 authorizes the Earle Brown Tax Increment District to borrow funds from the City's Investment Trust Fund for the purchase of capital outlay items for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, that: 1. The purchase of window treatments for the Inn on the Farm is approved with an estimated cost of $11,000.00. 2. All costs of the project shall be charged to the Earle Brown Tax Increment District. 3. The capital outlay items shall be added to the contributed capital of the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Date Todd Paulson, 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 Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT NUMBER 8855 IN THE EARLE BROWN T.I.F. DISTRICT FUND FOR 1992 A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FOR .CONVERSION OF THE C -BARN AT THE EARLE BROWN HERITAGE CENTER ----------------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS,.the Earle Brown Tax Increment District was created in 1985 to finance the restoration own Heritage Center; and on of the Earle Br , g WHEREAS, there now exists a need to convert the C -Barn to meeting space at the Earle Brown Heritage Center; and WHEREAS, the cost of the proposed conversion is estimated to be $75,000.00; and WHEREAS, Council Resolution 89 -253 authorizes the Earle Brown Tax Increment District to borrow funds from the City's Investment Trust Fund for the purchase of capital outlay items for the Earle Brown Heritage Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, that: 1. The conversion of the C -Barn to meeting space is approved with an estimated cost of $75,000.00. 2. All costs of the project shall be charged to the Earle Brown Tax Increment District. 3. The capital outlay items shall be added to the contributed capital of the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Date Todd Paulson, 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. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER council Meeting Date Apri 13, 1992 Agenda Item Number / REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR THE MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (MCPP) DEPT. APPROVAL: Tom Bublitz, Assistant EDA Coordinator MANAGER'S REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION: 0 V No comments to supplement this report Comments below /attached SUMMARY EXPLANATION: (supplemental sheets attached YES ) The Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP) is a mortgage program offered through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for first time home buyers. Through the MCPP, the MHFA sells bonds on behalf of cities participating in the program. The interest rates on these mortgages are typically 1 1/2 to 2 percentage points below market mortgage interest rates. The Brooklyn Center EDA authorized staff to prepare an application for this program at its March 18, 1992 meeting. Presently, the major source of below market rate loans is through the Minnesota Mortgage Program which is a finance program directly between local lenders and the MHFA. The Minnesota Mortgage Program offers below market rate loans to first time home buyers throughout the State. However, funds are limited under this program. For example, Marquette Bank Brookdale had an allocation of sixteen (16) loans under the Minnesota Mortgage Program, and these funds have already been used up. The advantage of the Minnesota City Participation Program is that the City would have a specific set aside of mortgage funds and would be able to market and promote the program. It also has the potential to provide an accessible source of funds for mortgages on lots redeveloped under the City's Spot Renewal Program. In order to apply for the program, the City must submit an application identifying local housing needs relative to the program. The City must also submit a proposal deposit equal to one percent • 0%) of its requested allocation. The deposit will be returned upon the sale of the mortgage revenue bonds. Cities may apply for a maximum set aside in the amount of $4,000,000.00. It is anticipated cities will likely receive less mortgage funds than they request due to the limited amount of funds and the anticipated requests from cities. Marquette Bank Brookdale has indicated they would be willing to serve as the designated lender for the program, and a commitment letter to that effect is included in the application. Initially, the program will require a considerable amount of staff time to respond to inquiries and requests for information on the program. The major cost to the City will be in the area of • marketing the program. A copy of the request for funding under the Minnesota City Participation Program is included with this memorandum. Additionally, a copy of the 1982 Housing Plan referenced in the application is also included. Although they are referenced in the application, copies of the Maxfield Study and Housing Implementation plan are not included with this packet since the EDA has received and reviewed these documents previously. • RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION Staff recommends approval of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of an Application for Funding under the Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP). qd Commissioner introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: EDA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM MCPP WHEREAS, the Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP) provides Minnesota cities with mortgage financing for first time home buyers; and WHEREAS, the housing plans of the City of Brooklyn Center recognize the need for affordable housing opportunities for first time home buyers of moderate and low income; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota City Participation Program will provide needed financing for first time home buyers in the City of Brooklyn Center; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. Staff is hereby authorized to submit the application for funding under the Minnesota City Participation Program. 2. The Brooklyn Center EDA authorizes the submission of a proposal deposit of $40,000.00 (one percent [10] of the requested allocation) with the application with the understanding the proposal deposit will be refunded upon the sale of the mortgage revenue bonds. The source of funds for the proposal deposit shall be from the EDA fund reserve. Date Todd Paulson, 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. APPLICATION FOR FUNDING MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 1992 MINNESOTA CITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM (MCPP) I. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION Economic Development Authority City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 B. NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON Contact Name: Tom Bublitz Phone Number: 569 -3433 C. TYPE OF ORGANIZATION Economic Development Authority EDA P Y( ) D. AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED AND THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF LOANS TO BE PROVIDED Amount of Funds Requested: 4.0 million Estimated Number of Loans: 53 E. INFORMATION ON ANY UNUSED MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND (MRB) OR MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE (MCC) RESOURCES STILL AVAILABLE IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER (NON - MHFA There are currently no Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) or Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) programs (non -MHFA) offered or available in the City of Brooklyn Center. II. ORIGINATING LENDER Marquette Bank Brookdale has agreed to participate in Brooklyn Center's program. A confirmation letter from the President of Marquette Bank Brookdale is included with this application. —1— I III. HOUSING PLAN In 1982, the City of Brooklyn Center adopted the City's comprehensive plan, which included a housing plan entitled, "PROVISIONS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTED AS THE CITY'S HOUSING PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTES 462C ". Since the 1982 Housing Plan was adopted, the City has adopted two new housing plans, one entitled, "The Brooklyn Center Housing Market: A Study of Trends and Their Impact on the Community" prepared by the Maxfield Research Group, Inc., and one entitled, "Brooklyn Center Housing Implementation Plan" prepared by Publicorp, Inc. The Maxfield Study was adopted by the Brooklyn Center City Council in 1989, and the Brooklyn Center Housing Implementation Plan was adopted in 1990. The information presented in this application for funding will include elements of all three plans with relevant updates of housing data. The description of the housing needs identified in the plans will focus on single family housing. Additionally, complete copies of all three plans are included with this application. A. DESCRIPTION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S PRINCIPAL HOUSING NEEDS A general statement of the City of Brooklyn Center's housing needs is provided by the housing study prepared by the Maxfield Research Group, Inc. In this study, the goals are "to study the current image and condition of neighborhoods in the community, and to assess the impact of demographic and housing market trends on the vitality of each neighborhood. The objective of the study was to identify areas where trends are negatively influencing the long term potential of a particular neighborhood or sub - neighborhood, as well as to provide strategies for strengthening the livability of neighborhoods and identify goals and objectives the City can use to meet the changing housing needs of existing and future residents. " A summary of the "changing housing needs of existing and future residents" include the following components which are contained in the City's housing plans. 1. NEED FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO STAY COMPETITIVE FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYER MARKET The Maxfield Study describes the shrinking first time home buyer market by pointing out "from 1980 to 1990, the number of persons aged 18 to 24 will shrink by fifteen percent (15 %), and the number of persons aged 14 to 17 will shrink by twelve percent (12 %). These two groups will be the —2— major market for both entry level rental housing and smaller, more modest, single family homes over the next twenty years." The Maxfield Study states further that: "In order to remain vital, Brooklyn Center will need to be able to compete for entry level homeowners, who may find it more desirable to purchase a modest, but new home in areas such as Anoka, Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids or Maple Grove, where affordable, newer starter homes are still available. " Table 1 on the in the list of attachments shows a demographic profile of the shrinking first time home buyer market. The Minnesota Cities Participation Program (MCPP) would provide a needed tool to assist the City of Brooklyn Center to remain competitive in the first time home buyer market. 2. NEED TO MAINTAIN REHABILITATE AND REMODEL AGING HOUSING STOCK Census data shows that, of the approximately 11,000 housing units in Brooklyn Center, 49% had been built between 1940 and 1959. Another 31 % were built during the 1960s, and 17.6% during the 1970s. Table 2 in the list of attachments shows the age of the housing stock in Brooklyn Center and several surrounding communities. The need for a variety of efforts to provide financing programs, including loans and grants, to provide a source of funds to accomplish single family rehabilitation and remodeling is addressed in all of the City's housing plans. 3. NEED FOR SINGLE FAMILY REDEVELOPMENT THROUGH NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION The Maxfield Study points out the need to "remove any deteriorating housing, or housing in areas where the land could be better utilized by buying back homes as they come up for sale." The Maxfield Study also emphasizes the need to construct single family homes in the areas cleared of deteriorated housing, and that "new, single family homes should be designed to complement existing housing, but with designs geared to today's lifestyles." 4. NEED TO PROMOTE HOME OWNERSHIP IN TILE COMMUNITY The increasing difficulty of potential first time home buyers to afford to —3— buy a home is explained in the Maxfield Study by the following: "According to a recent survey by Chicago Title and Trust Company, national trends show that persons who bought homes in 1988 are making larger mortgage payments, an average of 32.8% of family income, compared to 29.3 % in 1987. Also, first time buyers are paying a larger chunk of their income (34.8%) than repeat buyers (31.4%). These trends confirm that the cost of buying a home is becoming prohibitive for younger buyers. " Additionally, both the Brooklyn Center Housing Implementation Plan and the 'City's 1982 Housing Plan point out the need to provide home ownership opportunities, especially for persons of low and moderate income. 5. NEED TO PROMOTE HOUSING MAINTENANCE THROUGH CONTINUED CODE ENFORCEMENT All three of the City housing plans emphasize the need to continue strong housing maintenance code enforcement to assist in maintaining the City's housing stock. 6. NEED TO ASSURE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION All three City housing plans stress the need for neighborhood preservation. This area addresses a wide variety of needs that encompasses most of the other identified needs and adds other needs such as providing for and financing public improvements (streets, curb and gutter, etc.), resident involvement in neighborhood issues and programs and neighborhood promotion. B. DATA SOURCES AND METHODS USED TO DETERMINE THE DESCRIBED NEEDS Development of City housing plans relied on a wide variety of data and information, including census data, Metropolitan Council reports and specific studies prepared by professional consultants which address housing trends throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Primary research was also used in developing the plans, including personal inspections of all neighborhoods, interviews with local realtors, rental property managers and other individuals who have a stake in trends impacting housing conditions. —4— Data was also collected through City records and City staff interviews and research including assessment department records, building inspection records and research done by staff including an inventory conducted through a windshield survey of single family housing conditions. C. THE SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPED TO MEET IDENTIFIED HOUSING NEEDS INCLUDING THE RESOURCES TO BE ACCESSED AND THE METHODS USED TO CARRY OUT THE PLAN The Maxfield Research Study focused on identifying the primary housing needs of the City and the relative housing market position of the City. The 1982 Housing Plan and the Housing Implementation Plan adopted in 1990 focused on specific plans and recommendations for meeting the identified housing needs. Plan elements and recommendations include the following: 1. CONTINUE SPOT RENEWAL PROGRAM This is the program that provides for acquisition and clearance of deteriorated single family properties and redevelopment of the properties with single family homes. The City has acquired and cleared five properties under this program to date, and plans two additional acquisitions for 1992. 2. WORK WITH AVAILABLE PROGRAMS (MHFA AND HUD) WHICH PROVIDE FUNDS FOR REHABILITATION LOANS AND GRANTS AND HOME MORTGAGES a. The City currently operates a deferred loan (grant) program with CDBG funds. The program provides up to $10,000.00 per home for home rehabilitation, including replacement and rehabilitation of mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, windows, doors, exteriors, etc. b. The City is presently one of the four test market cities for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's Purchase Plus Program. C. The City makes use of the MHFA Home Energy Loan program and Home Improvement Loan program (fix -up fund). Those persons who do not qualify for the City's CDBG deferred loan program are referred to these programs. d. The City is currently exploring options for additional funds for home rehabilitation loans through the Hennepin County Housing -5- and Redevelopment Authority. e. The Minnesota Cities Participation Program would provide another needed element to programs currently underway in the City. 3. CONTINUATION OF HOUSING MAINTENANCE ENFORCEMENT Both the 1982 and current Housing Implementation Plan emphasize the need to maintain a high level of enforcement under the City's existing housing maintenance ordinance. A staff housing maintenance enforcement team consisting of representatives from the EDA, Building Inspection Department, Planning and Inspections, Police Department, Health Department and City Prosecutor's Office work together to address non - routine and serious enforcement problems. Building Inspection staff respond to routine housing maintenance complaints and provide a day -to -day enforcement of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance. Additionally, as recommended by the Housing Implementation Plan, the City's Housing Commission is reviewing the Housing Maintenance Ordinance and considering alternatives for additional enforcement tools which could be added to the City's enforcement efforts. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM This element of the plan addresses many program elements that combine to afford neighborhoods opportunities to develop a comprehensive approach to maintaining and improving their neighborhoods. The Housing Implementation Plan recommends the City work with community residents to assist in planning and implementing a neighborhood revitalization strategy. Additional elements include: Identification of target areas for concentrated activity, offering design services to neighborhood residents interested in property improvements and assisting in the organization of a homeowner's association to maintain housing. The City is pursuing these recommendations through the formation of a neighborhood housing advisory committee. This group has been formed with residents of the City's southeast neighborhood. This Southeast (Earle Brown) Neighborhood Advisory Committee is working towards a —6— neighborhood renewal and preservation program by: (a) developing an action agenda with specific recommendations and projects; (b) creation of a neighborhood housing newsletter; (c) sponsoring a Paint- A -Thon planned for 1992; (d) working with a nonprofit housing corporation to develop a single family remodeling /redesign project and creation of a model for a single family homeowners association. 5. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CONVERT RENTAL OCCUPIED UNITS TO OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS The City has authorized in the 1992 EDA budget funds to provide assistance to convert single family rental occupied units to single family owner occupied units. 6. EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The 1982 Housing Plan calls for an exterior maintenance assistance program. The City's 1992 CDBG Program allocates $12,000.00 to start this type of program in the City. Projects under this new program will be limited to exterior maintenance, such as painting, siding, roof repair and minor electrical and plumbing items. D. DESCRIPTION OF ANY TARGET AREAS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE PLAN The southeast (Earle Brown) neighborhood is the City's oldest. The neighborhood is bounded by Minneapolis on the south, the Mississippi River on the east, I -94/I -694 on the north and Shingle Creek on the west. The area's predominant land use is single family residential. The Maxfield Study indicates that approximately twenty -five percent (25 %) of the area's single family homes were constructed prior to 1950, and the remainder were built in the 1950s or early 1960s. The area's housing style varies greatly. Located within the area are farmhouses, post -war bungalows, and two story houses built in the 1980s. The City's southeast neighborhood has been targeted as the neighborhood to focus on for neighborhood preservation and renewal. E. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY OF CITY The implementation of the City's housing plan will be undertaken by the Economic Development Authority for the City of Brooklyn Center. In addition -7- to EDA authority, the Brooklyn Center EDA has all powers granted to HRAs by State statute. Additionally, the City's Housing Commission and Earle Brown Neighborhood Advisory Committee will assist the EDA in implementation of the housing plan. City staff available to implement the housing plan include the EDA Coordinator and Assistant EDA Coordinator. Additionally, as the needs of specific projects may demand, other City staff members are called upon to provide assistance, including the Building Inspection Department, Assessing and Engineering departments. Private consultants are also utilized in specialized areas of plan implementation, such as relocation advisory services. The City of Brooklyn Center has been actively involved in administering housing programs for well over a decade, and has implemented numerous housing programs and projects, both single family and multi - family housing. With regard to specific programs providing for single family mortgages, the City of Brooklyn Center, along with the cities of Columbia Heights, Robbinsdale and Moorhead jointly developed and offered a single family mortgage program for first time home buyers in 1982. In this program, the City of Brooklyn Center issued $2,750,000.00 in single family mortgage loans. IV. PROGRAM SPECIFICS A. HOW PROGRAM FITS INTO COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PLAN The ability to offer low interest mortgage loans for single family homes is an important element in the overall City housing plan. It provides a necessary tool to assist the City in keeping its housing stock competitive with housing in neighboring communities and outer ring suburban housing. The first time home buyer loan program will also help to achieve a second feature of the housing plan, which is to encourage home ownership by developing financing programs to facilitate home ownership, especially for persons g P g p, p y pe s of moderate and low income. Finally, the City plans to use a very limited number of loans for new construction where new construction replaces a structurally substandard structure. Presently, the City owns two lots where substandard lots were removed under the City's spot renewal program, and anticipates clearing two more in 1992. It is anticipated two to four loans could be made for new construction. B. BORROWER INCOME LIMITS —8— B. BORROWER INCOME LIMITS To provide the greatest possible opportunity for the sale of homes under the first time home buyer program, the City of Brooklyn Center will use the maximum household income of $38,400.00 to qualify potential borrowers. C. HOUSE PURCHASE PRICE LIMITS The house price limits for existing single family homes will be $85,000.00 and $95,000.00 for two family homes, the MHFA limits for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. For new construction, the house price limit will be $95,000.00. D. TARGETING OF SPECIFIC POPULATION GROUPS No specific target population groups will be targeted under the program. E. TARGETING OF AREA OR HOUSING STOCK The program will be open to all neighborhoods in the City. However, special marketing efforts will be made in the southeast neighborhood. Additionally, the City intends to use a small portion of the funds (2 to 4 loans) for new construction on properties where new construction replaces a structurally substandard building. F. OPTIONAL PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS No additional program enhancements are anticipated for this program. G. SCHEDULE FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS The schedule for the release of funds will be immediate for the six month set aside period. H. WHY THIS PROGRAM IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR FUNDING The City of Brooklyn Center believes the proposal for participation in the Minnesota City Participation Program will be a valuable and successful financing tool for neighborhood revitalization for numerous reasons, including the following: 1. The housing in the City of Brooklyn Center is very affordable, and over —9— ninety percent (90 %) of the single family homes are within the MHFA target values for the program. A breakdown of the number of homes in the MHFA target range is included in the list of attachments at the end of this application (Table 3). 2. The Minnesota Cities Participation Program meets an identified need in the City's housing plan which will provide additional opportunities for home ownership. 3. The age of the City's population shows a potential for considerable turnover in single family housing. A breakdown of the age of City residents is included in the list of attachments (Table 4). 4. Employment base remains strong in the City so that housing location near employment will be a factor in home sales. V. ECONOMIC VIABILITY DESCRIBE WHY YOU FEEL THERE IS SUFFICIENT DEMAND IN YOUR MARKET TO USE THE MINNESOTA CITIES PARTICIPATION PROGRAM FUNDS REQUESTED. INDICATE THE DATA SOURCES USED TO PROTECT DEMAND A. One of the indicators of demand for the Minnesota Cities Participation Program in the City of Brooklyn Center is the value of single family homes in the City. Table 3 in the list of attachments shows a summary of the number of single family homes valued at $85,000.00 or less and the number of duplexes valued at $95,000.00 or less. Approximately ninety -one percent (91 %) of the single family homes in the City of Brooklyn Center are valued within the price range eligible for the Minnesota Cities Participation Program. B. Real estate sales in the City of Brooklyn Center currently average approximately 250 homes per year. Assuming an average $75,000.00 purchase price, $4,000,000.00 in mortgage funds would provide fifty -three (53) loans or approximately twenty -one percent (21 %) of the average total for the year. The source of this real estate sales data is from the City's assessing department and is based on actual single family home sales as recorded by Hennepin County. C. Table 4 in the list of attachments shows a breakdown of the age of the Brooklyn Center population according to 1990 census data. The data shows that over twenty -four percent (24%) of Brooklyn Center's population is fifty -five (55) and over, which is an indication that many of these people will be "turning over" their -lo- houses as many change to other living arrangements. D. Over the past few months, the City staff has received numerous calls from individuals who are apparently "shopping" cities to find out which city can offer the best deal for a single family mortgage. As indicated previously in this proposal, the City of Brooklyn Center is in competition with other first ring suburbs and outlying suburbs for starter homes. The Minnesota City Participation Program would provide a needed tool to address the requests of these individuals looking for the best mortgage available. E. In an interview with a mortgage loan officer from Marquette Bank Brookdale the need for additional first time homebuyer funds from a local source became apparent. Presently, Marquette Bank is authorized to fund sixteen (16) first time home buyer loans under the Minnesota Mortgage Program. The mortgage loans under this program cannot be restricted to the City of Brooklyn Center. According to Marquette Bank Brookdale, requests for mortgage funds under the Minnesota Mortgage Program exceed funds available in the program. The Minnesota City Participation Program would help to address this unmet need for additional mortgage funding. VI. NEW CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS The Brooklyn Center EDA is proposing to use the Minnesota City Participation Program for new construction under Category A, "New Construction to Replace a Structurally Substandard Structure or Structures." The Brooklyn Center EDA's program involves limited and selected use of the new construction provisions of the MCPP. The Brooklyn Center EDA currently owns two single family lots in the City. The lots are available for redevelopment and were previously occupied by substandard single family dwellings acquired and cleared by the Brooklyn Center EDA through its Scattered Site Redevelopment Program under the Slum and Blight Clearance provisions of the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program. The Brooklyn Center EDA would like to use the MCPP to provide mortgage loans for redevelopment of these parcels to new single family homes. The EDA's plan for redevelopment of these lots necessitates the sale of the new, single family homes to persons of low and moderate income, not in excess of eighty percent (80%) of median income for the Minneapolis /St. Paul standard metropolitan statistical area. The EDA lots are located at 6730 Perry Avenue North and 5449 Emerson Avenue North in Brooklyn Center. Additionally, the Brooklyn Center EDA anticipates acquiring and clearing additional substandard properties in the City during 1992, and would like to access MCPP funds for two additional properties if the redevelopment project timeline matches the availability of MCPP funds. —11— VII. SIGNATURES This application for funding for the Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP) is submitted by the undersigned with the full knowledge and consent of the governing body of this organization or City and is, to the undersigned's best knowledge, accurate in all details. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Date: By: Todd Paulson EDA President By: Gerald G. Splinter EDA Executive Director -12- LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. TABLE I - Population distribution by age 2. TABLE 2 - Age of housing stock - Brooklyn Center and area communities 3. TABLE 3 - Number and assessed value ranges of single family and two family homes 4. TABLE 4 - Age breakdown of Brooklyn Centerpopulation (1990 census) 5. TABLE 5 - Total dwelling units in the City 6. Confirmation letter from Marquette Bank Brookdale -12- POPULA'rION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE Seven- County Twin Cities Area 1980 -2010 Change Change Change Group Age 1980 1990 2000 2010 1980 -1990 1990 -2000 2000 -2010 Youth 0 -19 632,224 614,916 616,770 552,240 (17 1,854 (64,530) Young Adult 20 -24 204,564 171,912 147 167 (32 (24,072) 19,720 Adult 25 -34 374,368 425,372 332,640 330,400 51,004 (92,732) (2,240) Middle -Age 35 -49 330,223 491,492 600,600 516,840 161,269 109 (83,760) I Empty Nester 50 -64 256,289 268,888 355,740 502,680 12 86 146,940 Young Senior 65 -74 105,479 130,036 133,980 158,120 24,557 3,944 24,140 Old Senior 75+ 82,726 101,384 122,430 132,160 18,658 21,046 9,730 Total 1,985,873 2,204,000 2,310 2 218 106,000 50,000 Sources :.'1980 U.S. Census 1986 Metropolitan Council Fstimates TABLE, 2 AGE OF NOOSING STOCK BROOKLYN CENTER AND AREA COMMUNITIES 1980 ----------------- - - - - -- Year Structure Built ----------------- - - - - -- Year -Round 1970 -1980 1960 -1969 1940 -1959 1939- Earlier Units No. Pct. No. Pct. No. Pct. No. Pct. Developed Area BROOKLYN CENTER 10,978 1 17.6 3,407 31.0 5,420 49.4 219 2.0 Crystal 9,093 798 8.8 2,498 27,5 5,360 58.9 437 4.8 New Hope 7,837 1,754 22,4 4,948 63.1 1,080 13.8 55 0.7 Osseo 1,040 206 19.8 266 25.6 379 36.4 189 18.2 Robbinsdale 5,798 582 10.0 861 14.8 2,915 50.3 1,440 24.8 Camden (Mpls.) (N /A (N /A (N /A (N /A (N /A (N /A (N /A (N /A (N /A Subtotal 34,746 5 15.1 11,980 34.5 15,154 43.6 2,340 6.7 Developing Area Maple Grove 6,764 5 79.6 942 13.9 281 4.1 158 2.3 Brooklyn Park 15,803 7,625 48.2 5,643 35.7 2,307 14.6 228 1.4 Dayton (part) 606 360 59.4 98 16.2 65 10.7 83 13.7 Champlin 2,805 1,475 52.6 827 29.5 350 12.5 153 5.4 Subtotal 25,978 14,843 57.1 7,510 28.9 3,003 11.6 622 2.4 Hennepin County 379,144 77 20.4 77,896 20.5 112,080 29.6 111,635 29.4 Twin Cities Seven - County Metropolitan Area 681,627 190 27.9 161 23.7 200 29.3 196,215 28.8 Sources: Bureau of the Census, U.S. Census of Population and 11ousing, 1980 Maxfield Research Group, Inc. TABLE 3 NUMBER AND ASSESSED VALUE RANGES OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN BROOKLYN CENTER Number of Assessed Value Single Family Homes $80,000. to $85,000. 619 $70,000. to $80,000. 3,077 $60,000. to $70,000. 2,435 $50,000. to $60,000. 417 $40,000. to $50,000. 93 Under $40 81 TOTAL: 6 *Note: Many of these properties are lots. NUMBER AND ASSESSED VALUE RANGES OF TWO FAMILY HOMES (DUPLEXES) IN BROOKLYN CENTER Number of Assessed Value Two Family Homes $85,000. to $95,000. 8 $75,000. to $85,000. 4 Under $75,000. 1 TOTAL: 13 assdvalu.lis TABLE 4 AGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER RESIDENTS (1990 CENSUS} P1111`12. Race by Sex by Age (Universe: Persons) (----- - - - - -- Total------ - - - - -1 While Black Am eric an lnd1an/EskJnWAleul AsIvJPacillc lslandLY 00icr Race Ac�ln nears rerso i Male Lc= ia Male )SIIh* Mali r-emale Male Female Mall: Female LMULC Under l 371 215 156 167 131 32 16 4 2 9 4 3 3 1 and 2 933 464 469 373 382 56 59 5 8 18 14 12 6 Sand 4 858 449 409 371 325 48 55 6 3 18 21 6 5 5 435 117 218 173 .176 30 34 1 1 10 5 3 2 6 369 178 191 145 158 14 23 6 1 11 8 2 1 7109 1157 581 576 497 485 54 54 8 6 14 22 8 9 10 and 11 728 385 343 317 285 40 25 6 5 16 25 6 3 12 and 13 694 346 348 293 294 30 27 7 5 11 19 5 3 14 316 168 148 135 123 20 18 3 2 6 3 4 2 13 326 174 152 148 129 13 13 2 5 10 5 1 0 16 339 166 173 140 144 19 13 0 3 6 13 1 0 17 377 185 192 161 168 ii 12 2 3 9 9 1 0 18 340 181 159 159 145 13 4 1 2 8 4 0 4 19 380 198 182 179 154 10 15 1 5 5 6 3 2 20 410 184 226 159 199 13 16 4 3 7 8 1 0 21 392 198 194 175 166 11 17 3 1 8 7 1 3 22 to 24 1327 604 723 541 623 35 62 6 8 21 24 1 6 25 to 29 2761 1386 1375 1278 1242 60 85 14 18 28 25 6 5 30 to 34 2611 1316 1295 1219 1155 60 89 10 19 19 23 8 9 35 to 39 2030 997 1033 899 950 49 47 12 12 29 21 8 3 40 to 44 1767 829 938 760 860 32 34 5 10 24 27 8 7 45 to 49 1515 725 790 686 748 20 17 7 !0 9 15 3 0 50 to 54 1417 606 811 583 783 10 14 2 6 It 6 0 2 551059 1781 807 974 790 948 10 13 3 6 3 5 1 2 60 and 61 707 343 364 333 358 4 2 2 1 4 3 0 0 62 to 64 1000 496 504 484 493 7 5 1 0 4 6 0 0 651069 1339 643 696 633 680 5 7 1 1 2 7 2 1 70 to 74 960 432 528 421 521 8 1 1 0 2 5 0 1 75 to 79 583 224 359 221 353 1 4 0 0 1 1 1 1 80 to 84 379 134 245 130 240 2 3 I 0 1 2 0 0 85 and over 285 67 218 61 215 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 �i TABLE 5 TOTAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS - CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 14- Mar -91 mpp TOTAL UNITS/PARCELS units parcels # HMSTD % HMSTD # NONHMS Single Family 7371 7371 6977 94.65% 394 Duplex 106 53 31 58.49% 22 Triplex 9 3 0 0.00% 3 Apartments 3225 231 5 2.16% 226 Condominiums 126 126 85 67.46% 41 Townhomes 622 622 514 82.64% 108 Totals 11459 8406 7612 90.55% 794 '1 Marquette Bank 17 ABrookdaIe,-,,,., 5620 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 -3084 (612) 561 -2530 March 23, 1992 Tom Bublitz City of Brooklyn Center 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Dear Mr. Bublitz, Let this serve as a letter of intent for Marquette Bank Brookdale to originate mortgage loans for the City of Brooklyn Center under the Minnesota Housing inance Agencies 1992 Minnesota City 9 9 Y Participation Program. We have ten years of experience in working with the MHFA Programs and look forward to this joint effort with the City of Brooklyn Center to bring affordable accessible housing to the community. Si ely, jr Frank F. Slawson President FFS /kmk PROVISIONS OF THE BROOKLYN CENTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADOPTED AS THE CITY'S HOUSING PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C SEPTEMBER 20, 1982 Preface The first settlers began moving into this section of the Fort SnelIinc Reserve in 1852, and -the population grew quickly. The area was designated as Brooklyn Township in 1858, the year of Minnesota Statehood, when most other Hennepin County townships were formed. The land in this area was rich and easily tillable. Its proximity to the growing City of Minneapolis encouraged development in Brooklyn Township of a lively market gardeninc industry, and local life remained basically rural in nature until after world War I. In 1911 citizens of southeastern Brooklyn Township and eastern Crystal Lake Township oted to form the incorporated orafied Y ill a e f p g o Brooklyn Center in order to allay local farmers' fear of annexation by the City of Minneapolis. The center of local trade at that time was the Brooklyn Store, located near the present intersection of 69th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard. The first Village Hall was located above this store, and hence comes the name of Brooklyn Center. Mr. Earle Brown was the grandson and heir to the fortune of John Martin, an early settler and entrepreneur. Brown willed the large farm which he inherited to the University of Minnesota with the condition that h a e be allowed to ( ive there until he died. When he died in 1953 the University of Minnesota sold the 750 acre tract to what was to become Brooklyn Center Industrial Park, Inc. There had been some land development after World War I that continued on through the Depression years, but this development was confined to the southeastern corner of the Village of Brooklyn Center. The market car- ., dening economy continued until land values increased to the point that it was more lucrative to sell the land for development than to engage in aeri- cul ture. The population of Brooklyn Center has grown from 500 in 1911, to 4,300 in 1950, to 24 in 1960, • 0, 0 35,173 in 1970. The citizens approved a City Charter in 1966, establishing a Council- Manager form of government. The City of Brooklyn Center now occupies 8.5 square miles and features a farce, central industrial park which is currently under development by manufac- turers, retailers, wholesalers, as well as various service - oriented industries. Also located in Brooklyn Center is Brockdale, one of the largest shopping centers in the Upper Midwest. The city offers a variety of housing types and a 9 yP n extensive system of parks and open space. Brooklyn Center is located immediately north and west of the City of Minneapolis, approximately 6 miles from the Minneapolis Central Business District. Interstate 94, State Highway (TH) 100, and State Highway (_7H) 152 form a large triangle in the heart of the city. Figure 1, "Metropolitan Location" indicates the location of Brooklyn Center within the Metropolitan region. ��,-- ANOKA • . I I .1 nO�a ` -- Rogers DA to, rj _ ' - • I Chan, " `_ ^�� li I Le. cr-r y 'i - y / l•: Lases i 1L_ -J i x '.41 \ •I , a c - G ove r OStlO _ Co I I l^ r . SMaklyn Pvk J Sr P�rL •L ; ,e« S —, r_— Nv _ar. v i ridW -- ---- -- - - -- --- ---- -- -- -- - - ^cam -i- - -- __ •'� ;" �� _ e I r . , i ` � ��.� _... I t tal I I „ � r •a emna fir.. -1 _ -- w � ply— _ R MSEY;� i"------ »--- »___-- -___�. ,� 4•.o ev l� Cr>1 e ~ � y�..�, Cale e - . .... i - / - -__ -_- � ..ZS. `• .Minn OoYS tie rka r - -- - - - - I -- --'- -- - - - -- - - - - -- OF 3r'K.�pcLVN CENTER .. r: BORDERW. VLJNICPAUT.ES Eden P-: r.r � - -- - I i Metropolitan Location i Comprehensive Plan �f.a. of Existing Con i t ions Inventory d Population and Employment Projections POPULATION The population of Brooklyn Center grew rapidly during the 195O's and reached its peak in approximately 1976 with an estimated total population of 35,278 persons, according to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council. A very slight decrease in population is predicted for the coming decades. The total population is expected to dip to approximately 33,500 persons by 1990 and stabilize at that level. This growth pattern is quite similar to that of several neighboring com- munities, Robbinsdale, Crystal, and New Hope. These cities have also achieved their peak population level and are expected to decline slowly over the remainder of the century. Its neighbor to the north, Brooklyn Park, should continue its rapid recent growth, however, and achieve a popu- lation of approximately 58,000 persons by the year 2000. Projected population levels and percentages of change are shown in Table 1, "Population Projections ", for Brooklyn Center and its surrounding munici- palities. TABLE 1 Population Projections - 1977 d d 1978 1980 1990 p Chance 2000 ,� Chanc Brooklyn Center 33,700 34,000 33,500 - 1.4p 33,500 O.Op Brooklyn Park 39,010 38,650 50,000 +29.0 58,000 +16.Op Robbinsdale 14,850 15,100 14,500 - 4.0 1 / 1 0' 14,500 0.0;0' Crystal 27,840 28,000 26,000 - 7.0 1 0 0' 25,500 - 2. 0' New Hope 22,630 23,000 21,500 - 6. 0 21,000 - 2.O Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area, 1977. HOUSEHOLDS AND PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD The number of households in Brooklyn Center is expected to increase frc: 11,000 in 1980 to 12,400 in 1990 and to 12,800 by the year 20CC. Neighboring communities also expect to experience a similar trend as pro - jected in Table 2, "Households Projections ". TABLE 2 Households Projections - 1977 1980 1990 p Chance 2000 p Chance Brooklyn Center 11,000 12,400 +13.0 12,800 + 3.0 Brooklyn Park 13,900 20,500 +47.0 23,200 +13.0 Robbinsdale 5,700 5,900 + 4.0 6,000 + 7.0 Crystal 9,000 9,100 + 1.0 9,200 + 1.0 New Hope 7,500 7,900 + 5.0 8,000 + 1.0 Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, 1977. The total population is expected to decrease slightly in Brooklyn Center despite this fact because the average number of persons per household is expected to continue to decrease, as has been the trend of recent years. • This is a national phenomenon, and is a result of decreasing fertility rates, delayed marriages, and a rising divorce rate. The average number of persons per household projected for upcoming years in Brooklyn Center and other communities is outlined in Table 3, " Average Persons Per Household, 1980 - 2000 ". All communities listed on this table are expected to experience a steady decrease in the average number of per- ' sons per household over the remainder of the century. Brooklyn Park may show a slight increase after 1990. TABLE 3 Average Persons Per Household, 1980 -2000 1980 1990 2000 Brooklyn Center 3.09 2.70 2.60 Brooklyn Park 2.78 2.43 2.50 Robbinsdale 2.64 2.45 2.41 Crystal 3.11 2.85 2.77 New Hope 2.06 2.72 2.62 Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, 1977. EW LOYM ENT . Brooklyn Center and other nearby suburban municipalities are all expected io have greater numbers of employment opportunities located within their toundaries over the next two decades. As indicated in Table 4, "Employment Projections ", Brooklyn Center should experience an increase of about 3,CC0 Sobs, for a total of 16,000 by the year 2000. TABLE 4 Employment Projections - 1977 1980 1990 % Chance 2000 p Chance Brooklyn Center 13,000 15,000 +15.0 16,000 + 7.0 Brooklyn Park 8,000 13,000 +62.0 18,000 +38.0 Robbinsdale 4 5,000 + 6.0 6,000 +20.0 Crystal 7,000 7,500 + 7.0 8,000 + 7.0 New Hope 7,000 8,000 +14.0 9,000 +12.0 Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, 1977. • i Natural Environment , .AXES AND STREAMS Brooklyn Center contains three natural lakes that are partially located within its boundaries (Twin Lakes, Ryan Lake, and Palmer Lake), two creeks, ;Shingle and Ryan Creek), and a segment of the Mississippi River. The locations of these natural water bodies are shown by Figure 2, "Natural Land Features ". The lakes have a total surface area of approximately 206 acres. Each of these water bodies performs an important function in the area's hydrologic system as a facility for the storage and release of sur- face water. Palmer Lake and Ryan Lake are particularly helpful in this regard as they are situated amongst or adjacent to major wetlands. Palmer Lake's wetland, known as Palmer Lake Park, is quite extensive and covers a 223 acre section of Brooklyn Center. These lakes and marshes also serve as fine habitat for waterfowl and a great assortment of insects, birds, and small animals. Twin Lakes are divided into three basins, two of which are partially . located within Brooklyn Center, the Middle Basin and the North Basin. According to the Shinqle Creek Manaqement Plan (1974), the water quality of the Middle Basin is good and suitable for swimming. An unsupervised beach on public land along the eastern shore of the Middle Basin is presently utilized for swimming. Water quality in the North Basin is considerably lower, however, and is limited in its use to fishing only. Swimming is not advised in the North Basin, as odors, decaying vegetation, and high levels of chlorophyll and phosphorus are often present here. This condition is a result of the extreme shallowness of the lake. The Shinqle Creek Manaqement Plan indicated that drought is the greatest single danger to Twin Lakes since they are located above the groundwater level. The study suggested either increasing the stormwater runoff into the lakes or installing a well to bring groundwater up into the lakes tQ alleviate this problem. However, there has been some flooding of surrounding property in 1975 and 1978 due to heavy runoff. The Ciro Engineer of Brooklyn Center stated that there is only a limited opportunity for increasing runoff into Twin Lakes, however, since there is not pre- sently sufficient outflow capacity to handle the peak flow. This situation may be improved somewhat by upgrading the existing culvert under France Avenue and the Soo Line Railroad. Motorboats are allowed on the Middle and North Basins of Twin Lakes. However, a ban on the use of motorboats on t h i s lake has been proposed by the Cities of Brooklyn Center, Crystal, and Rob binsda1e. ^ r..�► I ; �\ -�; 1, � •' ma y,�;! w ,,.' � - ,`' _., -- .;�•- '.''�' .. - � ' +, �. ([S t , C E � -- M , 14 H II. �� CCf GILT ®� Z III I � +: � �'J�:. ...j ,-.- (�i - ��' \ \\ ♦♦ ♦.' �'15 ,1�� 1 I. , f S i. _ II \, r,...�. :•,%� .. ; .(� .` ,�fa``.. I I { y FI n , r: � t ✓ ti _�. ,,.. , wr .tV 1 � I I tt I. I �{ � ., ."' � i� i � J It ( �. , ., ,,, I( N j H „ '� i { ,: �.•' r� _,.� t � '�. � .- ..�I "� ij L .: � _ !i l., r � I _ _ i r qq i it CL t � ; �_„I ,� (� .. N� , ' , ,..:►�� y� ._ I. s v h .I 1''I ,t '+ E _r.'I; ��� N I —wow.... r N swimming or motorboating is allowed in Palmer Lake, and no information is available regarding its water quality. No water quality data were available for Ryan Lake, either, althouch the lake appears to be generally in good condition and surrounded by a small wetland with significant potential as a natural interpretive area. Shingle Creek, which originates in Maple Grove, drains the Palmer Lake wetland area as well as a narrow band of other wetlands along its banks as it flows south through Brooklyn Center on its way to the Mississippi River. The City of Brooklyn Center has restored the creek to a more natural drainage pattern through Central and Garden City Parks, freeing it from the - confines of the man -made channel it now occupies. Ryan Creek, which carries a substantially lesser volume of water than Shingle Creek, flows from Twin Lakes through Ryan Lake and into Hennepin County Ditch No. 13 in Minneapolis. Only a very short portion of this creek is located in Brooklyn Center. The Mississippi River flowing along and forming the eastern boundary of Brooklyn Center is largely unnoticed as almost all of its shoreline is pri- vately owned and, thus, there is almost no access to or view of the river. Additionally, the bank of the river is quite steep and further reduces a motorist's view of the stream. The Mississippi River is discussed in greater detail in the Mississippi River Critical Area Plan of Brooklyn Center (1979). SIGNIFICANT VEGETATION Brooklyn Center has very little significant vegetation remaining due to its - history as farm land and the fact that it is now almost fully developed with urban uses. The principal remaining stands of trees, as indicated in Figure 2, "Natural Land Features," are located along the Mississippi River with a few other groves found in City parks and near Twin Lakes. Trees along the riverbank consist primarily of Cottonwoods, Ashes, Elms, and Maples. The southeastern portion of the City has a mature population of boulevard street trees while the trees in the remaining portions c= the City are a mixture of ages. SOILS AND SLOPES Soil types in Brooklyn Center have been mapped by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Survey (1974) only for that portion of the City east c= Xerxes Avenue and north of 55th Avenue. Thus, o n l y a few of the undevei- oped parcels of land may be discussed using this source as to their sui -- a b i I i ty for various types of urban development. A careful observa- i cn c-' the location of the existing wetlands, as indicated in Figure 2, "Natural Land Features," may yield further information with regard to soil stabi- lity. The Soils Survey and Figure 2, "Natural Land Features," both indicate that the undeveloped parcels in the industrial park north of Interstate 94 are r el of wetland character. Several of the vacant parcels i= ediateiv lar � _ 9 west of Lions Park also hold water at least a part of the year. Other undeveloped parcels which have a high water table and, thus, pose some limitations for development include the parcel west of State Highway ( r } 252, formerly U.S. 169, near Riverdale Park, the parcel immediately south of Evergreen Park, and the undeveloped parcel south of 69th Street at Camden Avenue. WATERSHED The entire City of Brooklyn Center is drained by the Shingle Creek Water- shed, which includes Shingle Creek, Palmer Lake, Twin Lakes, Ryan Lake and other lakes, wetlands, and streams outside of Brooklyn Center. The Shingle Creek Management Plan indicated a need for 24 acre -feet of flood - water storage land in Brooklyn Center. This need is satisfied by the lakes, wetlands, and public open space areas currently existing in Brooklyn Center, according o the study. The plan n t a concluded that g y p a there are no serious flood problems in Brooklyn Center due to these water absorption areas. The City in general has very little topographic relief. The only steep slopes of mention are those found along the western bank of the Mississippi River, but these are not very wide and are, thus, not a hindrance to resi- dential development. Land Use and Housing OVERALL LAND USE PATTERN In general, the land use pattern in Brooklyn Center describes a well - defined commercial /industrial core with a surrounding ring of residential development. The City is split into several large sectors by arterIa' roads and a large park and open space area. The result of this pattern is easily perceived neighborhood areas and a strong central focus. Such an orientation is rare among suburban municipalities, and, much to the City of Brooklyn Center's credit, a history of competent comprehensive planning and effective implementation controls and administration have resulted in a minimum of land use conflicts or underutilized parcels. Table 5, "Existing Development by Land Use Classification," summarizes the number of acres developed in Brooklyn Center by land use classification. The spec'i f i c pattern of existing land uses is shown by Figure 3, "Existing Land Use." TABLE 5 Existing Development By Land Use Classification - 1979 Classification Acres Percentace Single - Family Detached Residential 2,315.7 43.5 Townhouses and Duplexes 72.8 1.3 M u l t i - F a m i l y R e s i d e n t i a l 297.4 5.6 Commercial 392.5 7.4 Industrial 300.2 5.6 Public 519.6 9.7 Semi - Public 91.7 1.7 Utilities 22.3 0.4 Streets 799.2 15.0 Undeveloped 516.6 9.8 Total 5,328 1C0.0 Source: Bather- Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1979. 9 {,.��li �' ) � � ,«r�� I.t1I •��:p + t �i_ - �C'= rr,l...l � I ill I y + +r.y is ILI �� CC 77 -�, ;� M J, L I • �t� � 1 4� 'u� � �C, r , I� [—' lf: � U *-s h1' �I �, U t ,i � � � � � � � � I I ���: \l ', J yyy AAAAA I �I �.•,:Y t I I 1 1 I ' ;I I� ii ) 'III: II i D� r� - - 1 ,. \ 1� , !:� �' � � �( t. I ff II II II � � o�� ®gym❑ u'� t - -� ��,� II I III X ,. 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V�"� N Ali w; p ti �����' .� ` `� ' � � � 1[�` �, IL I ' w�► ��_FZ L; II ' I .1' �.1.• I i 'I� .'.\ I' {_I -1 -- VV "" I; to ,�� II ' �iiu I IJI b� .� J ( (I `�. �' jf ° `I I Ili - J r " I f � el . 4i1 I `1.1 I �/ t9 ( _ lft JI _'vY" ti • v ' / '.} ,.� o (L Hu F I a �, �In. �: �';' I l�i',Il� `It ►[ ,, H . ,�H �Il �q A < -If;:. =;� o ',fib .n p wt. r �Q Division of the undeveloped acreage referred to in Table 5, "Existing Development by Land Use Classification," is listed in Table 6, "Undeveloped _and by Zoning Classification." The locations of undeveloped parcels are 5*�cwn in Figure 4, "Undeveloped Land ". TABLE 6 Undeveloped Land By Zoning Classification - 1979 Potential Dwelling Zeninq District Undeveloped Acres Percentage Units R -1 44.5 8.6 173 R -2 1.6 0.3 9 R -3 163.0 31.6 1,116 R -4 17.5 3.4 179 R -5 9.6 1.9 131 R -7 24.0 4.6 634 C -1 12.3 2.4 C -2 70.5 13.7 1 -1 or 1 -2 173.0 33.5 Total 516.0 100.0 Source: Bather - Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1979 Brooklyn Center has a well - developed zoning ordinance. The arrangement o its zoning districts is shown by Figure 5, "Existing Zoning ". The ordi- nance provides for a variety of residential types and densities, including single - family detached houses on lots of 9,500 or 10,500 square feet, ee., duplexes on lots of 12,400 square feet, and apartment buildings of 1 -1/2 to more than 6 stores in heights with lot requirements ranging from 5,400 to 1,400 square feet per unit. Three types of commercial zones are described. The C -1 District allows service and office uses of not more than three stories in height, the C -1A District allows the same uses but imposes no height restriction, and the C -2 District allows a variety of retail uses, the general nature of which tend to generate more traffic than do uses in the C -1 District. Two industrial districts are included: an Industrial Park District and a General Industry District. The latter is somewhat more inclusive in its range of permitted uses than the former. Finally, there are two types of open space districts. Both allow public recreational uses but the 0 -2 District also permits private commercial recreational uses such as golf courses. i .1 �. � �� 1 . I. I 1-'__• _ i .- ./"�1 I I 1 � , , /ice. . �' I ;1 e1 � i j , Iti � I � y �1,I II I� I I 3: y_�`� —.... ��•� � if' /� � . �.�� •...�' —::.. . y jr� y�; ...,, ' O � d V , [ - - -J J„ �Ihe 3_.� 1 ` - �,.'.• f p.i ,� {Y�._Y_.._:.►r ll. 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Jaw, So+c. +..r..e `r I6 Slanw a Existing Zoning z�'_ Comprehensive °Ian- r ...._� THE CITY CENTER The central sector of Brooklyn Center is clearly demarcated by its land use and road system. Major roads form three of its edges. Here a major regional commercial complex (Brookdale Shopping Center), mid- and high -rise housing, a large industrial park, the majority of the City's undeveloped land, a civic center complex, two large parks, and an open space trail corridor are found. Large blocks are served by wide, curving boulevards which provide access to or across the arterial roads. (A second industrial area is located along the Soo Line Railroad tracks in the southwestern corner of the City.) BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Next to the Central sector, the second most "imageable district" of the City is the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor. This corridor is the City's "main street" and the location of most intense activity, after the Brookdale Shopping Center. Historically known as Osseo Road and a major route from Minneapolis to Osseo and beyond, the boulevard is lined with retail, ser- vice, office, and residential uses. The road conveys a feeling of spa - ciousness and linearity. Since it has a wide right -of -way, most buildings have generous set - backs, and it is nearly straight. It is a modern subur- ban American road designed for the automobile. Its scale, speed, and nearby land uses also emphasize the auto over the pedestrian, the fast over the slow, the active over the passive, and the modern over the historic. Its nature is split between that of a minor arterial road designed for moving autos through the City and a community commercial strip serving as the destination for numerous local shopping trips. There are few single family homes along Brooklyn Boulevard but the dominant residential type found along the boulevard is the multi - family apartment complex. Service /office uses comprise most of the non - residential frontage although there is a fair percentage of retail uses, which generate more auto trips, along the boulevard. Some deterioration of commercial proper - '' ties is evident near 69th Avenue, and there are a few vacant buildings and underutilized parcels along this section of the boulevard. Signage is fairly well controlled and not a major distraction, as is often the case along roads of this nature. Traffic is usually heavy but tends to move smoothly due to the large capacity of the roadway (two lanes in each direc- tion with turning lanes at critical intersections). The lanes are separated by a median strip near the Brookdale Shopping Center complex and near Interstate 94. RESIDENTIAL AREAS The residential areas of Brooklyn Center are predominantly composed of s i n g l e - f a m i l y houses on lots of about one -fifth of an acre (approximately 9,500 square feet). Parcels in the Southeastern Neighborhood are generally smaller than in the remainder of the City. There are 220 townhouses in several locations and 52 duplex units found scattered about the City. Multi- family housing units are found in every sector of the City but almost f always located along arterial 'or collector streets. Table 7, "Number o Dwelling Units by Type," lists the number of dwelling units by type. TABLE 7 Nu m ber f o Dwelling Units By Type, 1979 Type Numbers Percentace Single- Fami'ly Detached 7,187 64.5 Townhouses 220 2.0 Duplexes 52 0.5 Multi- Family Units 3, 673 33.0 Total 11,132 100.0 Source: Bather Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1979 Of these 11,132 housing units in the City of Brooklyn Center, 3,706 (33.21) are available on a rental basis. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) has calculated for. its Section 8 Rental Housing 'Assistance Program the average monthly rents for the various size aoart- ments in Brooklyn Center. These average rental levels are listed in Table $, "Average Monthly Housing Rents in Brooklyn Center." TABLE 8 Average Monthly Housing Rents in Brooklyn Center - 1978 • One bedroom unit : $218.00 /month Two bedroom unit $264.00 /month Three bedroom unit: $308.00 /month Four bedroom unit $350.00 /month Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1978. The Multiple Listing Service, a real estate listing service, has estimated the average sale price of a house in Brooklyn Center was 544,269 in December, 1977. According to the Metropolitan Council, only 21 of Brooklyn Center's housing stock was vacant during the fourth quarter of 1978. Among single- family units the vacancy rate was 0.51 a-nd among multiple- family units the vacancy rate was 6.20. O n l y 0.11 of a I l housing units in the C i t y was vacant for six months or longer. Brooklyn Center participates in the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority's s Section 8 Rent Housing ousin t Y g Assis ance Program. Through this program, 162 households receive assistance with their housing rent amounting to as much as three- quarters of their monthly income. There are • 107 "family" households and 55 "elderly" households currently participating --is program. Some staffing and administrative cost is required of the ; receive the benefits of this program, although the City is reim- the metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority for its .,..sed by ox— ,eases incurred in the inspection of dwelling units. -, Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program also facilitates the _offs- ruction of new units which are later rented to eligible persons at .w4uced rates. There are 41 such units currently existing in three devel- -gents in Brooklyn Center with 112 units planned for construction. Of . -is total, 131 will be townhouses and 4 will be duplexes. In addition to - -,¢se units, there are 122 low -cost apartments in a high -rise residential S-- ucture located just south of City Hall. This building is privately owned, constructed under the former H.U.D. Section 236 Mortgage Guarantee oroeram. Twelve of the units in this building have been specifically d for the elderly and handicapped. An exterior physical conditions survey of all residential structures in the City of Brooklyn Center was conducted by the Consultant in July, 1978 ) . The survey revealed that the quality of housing throughout the city is very food, except for areas within the Southeast Neighborhood where the greatest majority of the deterioration was found All but four of the 204 struc- tures found to be in the minor deterioration classification were located in this neighborhood. Figure 6, "Residential Emphasis Area Building Condi- tions," indicates the location of the sturctures exhibiting minor and major exterior deterioration in the Southeast Neighborhood. Most housing in the rest of the C i t y was bu i I t in approximately the same era and has not yet reached the stage of noticeable deterioration. Table 9, "Exterior Physical Housing Conditions Survey," summarizes the findings of the survey. (1) The Brooklyn Center City Council is the Housing and Redevelopment Aurhority for the City, meeting only once or twice /year to fulfill legal obligations and review tax levies for housing activities, etc. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority is advised by the Housing Commission and staff from the City Manager's Office who meet on a monthly basis to deal with day -to -day housing activities and programming for the City. (2) This "windshield" survey was conducted on the exterior only of all residential structures in Brooklyn Center and does not reflect interior building conditions (e.g. energy efficiency, building systems wear and deterioration). . (3) The Southeast Neighborhood is bounded by State Hiahway (TH) 100 on the west, Interstate 94 on the north, the Mississippi River on the east, and 53rd Avenue on the south. ) Iln 1 -� l i ITi�' 1 l - - i .1 M A �.111JJ Lll.;l I I � � -1111 .i r- . 'i- AF (, 1 Y t TABLE 9 Exterior Physical Housing Conditions Survey - 1978 Sinale - f=amily Townhouses Duplexes Apartments Minor Deterioration 204 0 0 0 Major Deterioration 4 0 0 0 Source: Bather- Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1978 A structure with minor deterioration was defined as one in need of repairs beyond the scope of regular maintenance to the secondary components of the building (gutters and downspouts, paint, stoop, eaves) and to not more than one of the primary components (roof, walls, foundation). A structure with major deterioration needed extensive and costly repairs to two or more pri- mary building components. Structural deterioration in the Southeast Neighborhood, the oldest section of the City, was most pronounced in the southeastern portion of that area. This subarea had the highest incidence of old, small houses on small lots of the entire City. Roofing problems and deterioration of he eaves were the most commonly noted problems. i C public Facilities Water System ;he City of Brooklyn Center maintains a system of water pumping and deli- very wh 1 ch serves a I I but a few very I i m i ted port ions of the C i ty. There are no major deficiencies in the system at the present time. Water is derived from the Jordan Sandstone acquifer via eight wells ranging in depth from 316 to 340 feet. Well pumping capacities range from 1200 to 2000 gallons per minute with an average rate of 1490 gallons per minute. Storage and system pressure is provided via three elevated storage tanks of 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 million gallons capacity. Average usage in the City of Brooklyn Center ranges between 4 and 5 million gallons /day. The system is capable of delivering about 15 million gallons per day. Figure 7, "Existing and Proposed Trunk Water Main System," illustrates the alignment of major water delivery lines. Storm Water Drainage System The storm water sewer system, in conjunction with the existing wetlands and lakes, serves to relieve the City of excess precipitation runoff. The system is nearly fully developed and consists of approximately 37 miles c.; gravity pipe ranging in size from 12 to 78 inches in diameter. Neariv every portion of the City is now served by this system. Major outfalis discharge runoff into Shingle Creek, Palmer Lake, Twin Lakes, Ryan Lake, and the Mississippi River. The alignment of the pipe system is shown by Figure 8, "Existing Storm Sewer System." There are no known major deficiencies in the system, although localized flooding of some areas is experienced periodically. Also, it takes a disproportionate amount of time for Twin Lakes to drain down from thei:. flood level to their normal water elevation of 851 feet above sea level. These situations are presently under study to determine the most effective means of alleviating the problems. Syr( � ■ F 1 IL �L. N N W //�'• \\' S =' r;/u. - ,�c �..�.� /.;/ ' `"�"I� IN C �I / i � � � _ �' } •-a _I cc . � L 1.: °, s. ., z .. i �. I '� � "'i � il; jimi - Irk, d. 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L 'E. — _ %uOs-H "6ai 1% O comprehensive Plan Sanitary Sewer System - 7ne sanitary sewer system of the City of Brooklyn Center consists of a0proximately 98 miles of gravity pipe ranging in size from 8 to 33 inches in diameter and 1.2 miles of force main. The City operates 9 lift stations in areas where gravity sewer is not feasible. Inflow and infiltration problems have been experienced from time to time in the three areas shown in Figure 9, "Existing Sanitary Sewer System." A very limited amount of new sanitary sewer system construction is planned for residential areas in the municipality. Metropolitan interceptor service is provided to Brooklyn Center by the Crystal Interceptor 1 -BC -453. The interceptor begins at a lift station near the intersection of 53rd and Quail Avenues in Crystal and flows east - ward through Brooklyn Center to a point near the intersection of 49th Avenue and the Minneapolis western boundary, where it discharges into the Minneapolis Interceptor. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission (MWCC) has stated that Brooklyn Center is allowed a minimum average outflow of 3.51 million gallons per day Cmgd) of sewage. This is based on an anticipated flow from industry of 0.22 million gallons per day and a sewered residential population of 36,000 persons. The 1978 flow was approximately 1100 million gallons or an average of about 2.94 million gallons per day. This flow is well within the limits imposed by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. The popu- lation of Brooklyn Center is not expected to increase beyond its present limit and, coupled with the limited amount of additional industrial growth which is anticipated to occur, there would appear to be little difficulty remaining within the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission limitations in the foreseeable future. Parks and Open Space Brooklyn Center contains 20 parks totalling 224 acres, six open space areas which amount to 319 acres, and a 6.6 acre arboretum. Parks range in size from the 20 acre Evergreen Park in the Northeast Neighborhood to the small Brocklane Park in the Central Neighborhood. Garden City and Central Parks, each adjacent to the Civic Center complex, total 48 acres. The loca -ions of the City parks are indicated on Figure 10, "Parks, Open Space, and • Public Facilities." Parks are found in each of the City's six neigh- borhoods and provide a variety of recreational opportunities for all Npppop� -- . f _ t � t tea- ' _ \ -AIC.3 Cc..Gc . ^ SAWTARY SEWER MAN METFICPOUT,4N NTERCEPT SAMTARY SEW&7 L.F'T SA;L*r ` T� ,._I } ' / '`� - /+��V ❑ AREAS OF NFLON / NFLTAAnON -OCF- :. Existing Sani tc.ry y Sewer System co 12E�r COV mprehensive Plan �I i ; `'� �� ow. icy ,.. •..o � ".Ls•....r �I ` ; , � � try. l.L .� .1 •' �!I R.. rl •�1 I} I�' �� -.• ._ � 4 I r � ' li �. � �, k F (n � F � I t 2 - I H I ri Z - um all I ��� y ..,;. U I i r lil � i • �� , U r I , f j ' : i.i ���. f 1 ' ..r J� .. 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I.. � l � R C, • � � I � earl � I � I I I .��f / r�� I 8 I I — - • �;q 'i � 3: ,•, ✓< �• t I � ._.' =2 ,f, I'! .' r�l' I /I t �' I _I i::ll r} I j lJ� ':i I '�`� : j • J� -�pnp �� 1 �' - �oi,.� :� •� �i�.i� � II ���� !, � ' I ��� '�v � - � �� • y tr. I '( - 11 • N"�' � � Y r )l :al: I In! ,,. �� � I l • w -- u i :_\l II' •� - rF.X'1 IILt, ro ': • '� ,Vf �� 1 � / I' u' I'. ' ^1 si ,�!�� I r' N II III,. �,' • , r � I }, •t .53 ('l L>L.. • ���h °,1.' .d c �� •� I '' �, iT. f I M� \ I • Ii I'�' •f•• r = i� ;�`. /. i l�.' Il r` •2 � � I }�. II � .;. • Qtf•fi•.H�.• -r. ___— �• •.• _ .������JJJ111 •VJ , �Y l'.i' F I � (1 . •2 �, n , i , In llll ' � ' �I it tl � t k � �N rrjl•.. {j I ,'.... � 11 � � II' � 22 'r ;, l � "x i I � I'' �'� 'I �I �_II I !,,..I � I I .;` ^"lf•I � �C) Q� � It t �f`:; ,p, �� i II :. '� �� i "i i l' �' l Ii �!;! ? "' t. � ►1 . '1 I � "� � � � � � � ,; =' _, '- Ik .t�:..i�,r'.0 `. � `i � �I�,:�'��� � I► ��`'��:'� 'r . iK ' i ; uu r �.N ' ��� -�'� 1�� in` segments of the population. Available activities range from passive r ecreational pursuits such as sitting, strolling, fishing, picnicing, en joying music, drama, dance, and art to the more active past such as organized sports, motorboating, or pick -up athletic games. Facilities include the natural amenities of lakes, streams, and open fields, as well as manmade physical improvements such a tennis courts, ball diamonds, hockey rinks, an indoor /outdoor swimming pool, playground equipment, and enclosed buildings. Most parks have been located adjacent to schcols cr water bodies to take advantage of the additional open space or natural amenities present. The good quality of Brooklyn Center park system may be attributed, in par --l-, to the functional hierarchy of land and facilities which has been the cc-- nerstore of the system's development scheme. The parks are classified and developed in five main categories: neighborhood, community, linear, nature interpretive, and special use. Each is defined and described below. NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Neighborhood parks are relatively small but intensively developed parks having easy access of residents within a distance of no more than three - fourths of a mile in most cases. Neighborhood parks are further cate- gorized as playlots, playgrounds, and playfields. Playlots are designed primarily for use by small children. Their size averages about two acres. Parks classified as playlots are: Lakeside, Marlin, and Wangstad. Playgrounds are usually about 10 acres in size and are designed for use by children from pre - school to age twelve. They contain at least one softball diamond and a hard surfaced area with standards for basketball and volleyball. Their radius of influence ranges from one - fourth to one -half mile. Parks classified as playgrounds include: • Bellevue • East Palmer • Lions • Firehouse • Happy Hollow • Riverdale • Brooklane • Freeway • Orchard Lane • Twin Beach Playfields vary in size from 10 to 30 acres and are designed to provide recreational oppertuntiies for all ages. They contain all the facilities of a playground plus additional ball diamonds, larger shelters, shuffle- board, horseshoe courts, and a.large landscaped area and lighting fcr aduit evening use. Their radius of influence ranges from one -half to three- fourths of a mile. Parks classified as playfields include: • Grandview • Willow Lane • Northport • West Palmer • Garden City * • Kylawn COMMUNITY PARKS Community parks are relatively large parks, usually having natural ameni- ties and designed for community -wide social and recreational functions. Community Parks are generally noted for such activities as picnicina, strolling, swimming, and active games. Lighted areas for evening use are provided. Central Park is the only park classified as a community park. LINEAR PARKS Linear parks are areas developed for one or more varying modes of recreational travel such as hiking, biking, cross country skiing, canoeing, and driving. The only park classified as a Linear Park is Shingle Creek Traiiway. NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTER PARKS Nature Interpretive Center parks are areas that are left to remain in a natural or semi - natural state with a minimum of development. Parks classified as Nature Interpretive include: • Palmer Lake Basin • Twin Lake North • Twin Lake Peninsula • River Ridge • Twin Lake Island SPECIAL USE PARKS Special use parks are areas providing specialized or a sinaie purpose recreational activity. Parks classified as Special Use include: • Community Center • Arboretum The City of Brooklyn Center's Park and Recreation Commission has recorrmen- ded a Parks and Recreation Policy Plan to guide its development of recreational facilities and programs. The objectives of the plan aim to: • develop a park system which will serve all segments of the City's population • involve citizens in the recreational planning process • maintain a high quality of design in all recreational facilities • provide accessible, multi -use recreational facilities • integrate recreational areas and facilities into a unified, iden- tifiable whole • coordinate and maximize the use of available local, State, and Federal funds. f The Park and Recreation Commission has also recommended an ambi seven - year schedule of capital improvements for its park system which is designed to be annually revised and updated so as to maintain its use as a pricriry schedule rather than a rigid timetable. The Parks and Recreat year Period Plan proposes spending 52,360,320 over the seven 'on ace Of $337 Y , an average of per year. Upon completion of the proposed seven -year development schedule, a number of significant additions will have been made to the facilities in each of the existing parks, although no additional land will be acquired. A substantial portion of the fund proposed for the first four years (1978 -1981) will be allocated to the continued development of Central Park and Shingle Creek Trailway, the most hig visible of the park system's lands and the most critical to the unification of the system. Other work planned included facilities additions to the 17 neighborhood parks, the Palmer Nature Area, the Twin Lakes area, and the arboretum. The Brooklyn Center open space system features the expansive Palmer Lake wetland (otherwise known as Palmer Lake Park) and its related Shingle Creek corridor which extends from Palmer Lake to the Minneapolis border, (with the exception of the segment through the Brookdale Shopping Center parkin lot). A l s o Included are four smaller areas adjacent to T w i n Lakes North Basin and Ryan Lake. The Palmer Lake Basin exhibits tremendous potential as a natural interpre- tive area due to its large size, significant marsh area and major stands of trees. A trail currently extends a short distance around the area's peri- meter and connects to a sidewalk on the west side, leading to West Palmer Lake Park. A walkway will soon be installed under and a bicycle r A 94 by the Minnesota Department of Transportation i mmed as t e l y or h of t ate Community Center to link two segments of the Shingle Creek Trailway and bring the facility a step closer to becoming an essential link in the regional trail network. Several acres of land are dedica�e., being dedicated s to one city's park and open space system along the south side of Interstate 94 east of Xerxes Avenue by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to com- pensate the C i t y of Brooklyn Center for park land taken in other portions of the City for highway improvements. Transportation System AUTOMOBILE SYSTEM Automobile travel in Brooklyn Censer is facilitated by Interstate 94/694, which traverses the city east to -zst and bridges the Mississippi River; by State Highway (TH) 100, which connects to Interstate 94 from the southwest; by State Highway (TH) 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) which angles across the western portion of the City and intersects with Interstate 94 and State Highway (TH) 100; and by State Highway (TH) 252, which runs north from Interstate 694 near the Mississippi River. These arteries link Brooklyn 'enter to other portions of the metropolitan area. The Hennepin County Transportation System Study (1975) identified those arterial segments in Brooklyn Center (as well as the remainder of Hennepin County) on which the 1975 traffic volume exceeded the capacity of the road- w ay. These included: • Interstate 94/694 from State Highway (TH) 100 to State Highway (TH) 47 in Fridley • State Highway (TH) 252, formerly U.S. 169, from 66th Avenue to 85th Avenue in Brooklyn Park • State Highway (TH ) 100 from 58th Avenue North a I I the way to U.S. Highways (TH) 169/212 in St. Louis Park • State Highway (TH) 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) from State Highway (TH) 100 to 58th Avenue That transportation study also identified major roadway segments which would experience deficiencies of capacity in the year 2000 under three dif- ferent sets of traffic projections for that year. Capacity problems under low volume levels could be expected on the following road segments: • State Highway (TH) 252 through the entirety of Brooklyn Center and beyond e State Highway (TH) 100 from 65th Avenue North to beyond the southern City limits • Interstate 94/694 from State Highway (TH) 1C0 across the Mississippi River bridge. Under medium volume levels the following segments would also experience capacity problems, according to the study: • State Highway (TH) 152 (Brooklyn Boulevard) throughout Brooklyn [ Center; I • Interstate 94 from State Highway (TH) 100 to Xerxes Avenue. Under high volume levels capacity problems would probably develop on the following segment: • Interstate 94 from Xerxes Avenue to beyond the western City limits Finally, the study, after testing three alternative roadway systems, recom- mended the following changes in the roadway system in Brooklyn Center: r; TABLE 10 Functional Classification System Criteria for Roadways - 1975 Principal Intermediate Arterial Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Local Accessibility Connects all sub - Connects two or Connects adjacent Connects neighbor- Connects blocks Focus regions with one more subregions; subregions and hoods within and within neighbor- another; connects provides secondary activity centers between subregions. hoods and soecifi. urban and rural connections out- within subregions. activities within service areas with state; complements homogeneous land Metro Centers; primary arterials use areas. connections to in high volume outstate cities. corridors. Level of Provides high level Provides high level Provides nobility Mobility between Mobility within Mobility of mobility within of mobility within within and between neighborhoods and neighborhoods and Urban and Rural n between a d be een two subregions. other land uses. other homo Service Areas and subregions. land use areas. to major outstate cities. • System To other y principal To principal arter- To principal arter- To minor arterials, To collectors, Access arterials, inter- ials, other inter- ials, intermediate other collectors, other local mediate arterials, mediate arterials, arterials, other local streets, streets, land and selected minor minor arterials, minor arterials, land access. access. arterials; no and high volume and collectors, direct land access. collectors; no di- rect land access except major traffic generators. Trip- Making Long trips at Medium- distance to Medium -to -short Primarily serves Almost exclusive; Service highest speed long trips at trips at moderate- collector and dis- collection and Performed within and through higher speed within to -lower speeds; tribution function distribution; she the Metro Area. the urban area. local transit for the arterials trips aT low Express transit Express transit trips. system at low speeds. trips. trips. speeds; local transit trips. Source: Hennepin Countv Transoortation Svstem Study Bather - Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1975 45 • TABLE 11 Recommended Alterations in Roadway Function Existing Recommended Roadway Function Function Reason for Chance State Highway (TH) Minor Intermediate Provide Regional mobil - 252, between Arterial Arterial ity through links with interstate 94 and Northtown Freeway and Northtown Freeway Interstate 94 CSAH 57 between Minor Collector Provide access arranee- State Highway (TH) Arterial ments for Interstate 94. 100 and State Highway (TH) 152 Existing 9 State Minor Collector Realignment of State Highway (TH) 252, Arterial Highway (TH) 252. (Noll between Brookdale in Brooklyn Center to Drive and 109th its TH 252 traffic.) Avenue North North Crosstown No road Intermediate Provide regional mobil - between U.S. (TH) Arterial it (Not in Brooklyn n Y 10 and Interstate Center but affects tra 94 fic volumes on State Highway (TH) 252, State Highway (TH) 152, and Interstate 94.) 1 F Source: Hennepin County Transportation System Study j Bather- Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1975 Accordingly, several improvements in the arterial roadway system in Brooklyn Center have either (a) already been designed and approved by Brooklyn Center and the Minnesota Department of Transportation or (b) are in the process of preliminary route alignment, general facility type selec- tion, and Environmental Impact Statement preparation. Two roadway segments have achieved the final design stage: ' f • The east -west segment of Interstate 94/694, which runs across Brooklyn Center and terminates at its junction with Interstate 694 at the Mississippi River, is scheduled to be linked with another segment of Interstate 94 in Minneapolis by the completion of the final north -south segment of Interstate 94 running just west of the existing Lyndale Avenue through north Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center. Access to this new segment of Interstate 94 will be pro- } vided at 53rd and 57th Avenues North. Noise barriers and berms I will be installed, and Lynda Ie Avenue will be preserved as a fron- tage road on the east side of the new Interstate 94 right -of -way south of 57th Avenue and on the west s i d e of the Interstate nort'n of 57th Avenue. • Interstate 94/694, between its intersection with State Highway (TH) 252 on the east and Xerxes Avenue on the west has been redesigned to incorporate these changes: (a) the turning loop from westbound Interstate 94 to southbound State Highway (TH) 100 will be replaced by an overpass curve, (b) access to and from Shingle Creek Parkway will be provided, (c) a bridge will be built over Interstate 94 at Shingle Creek Parkway, and (d) access to and from Xerxes Avenue will be removed. Two other roadways which would affect traffic circulation in Brooklyn Center are presently in preliminary design stages: • State Highway (TH) 252 north of Interstate 94 is being studied for upgrading to accommodate the increased demand for north -south move - ment through Brooklyn Center which is expected to occur after a bridge is built across the Mississippi River near 95th Avenue. e- but after r,. nt were considered, p Several possible roadway alignments liminary analyses the only alternative (besides the "no- build ") now being examined involves constructing an at -grade four or six lane facility with generous buffering (e.g. landscaping, noise barriers) along he existing State Highway (TH) 252 corridor. 9 9 9 Y Construction of this upgraded segment is expected to commence in the mid- 1980's. • A new major facility for east -west movement between Interstate 94 in Maple Grove, crossing the Mississippi near 95th Avenue, and U.S. i (TH) 10 in Anoka (commonly referred to as the Northtown Freeway) will most likely function as an intermediate arterial. The precise route alignment has not yet been decided upon, and construction is not expected until the 1990 The new Mississippi River crossing near 95th Avenue, the Northtown Freeway, and the great amount of growth expected during the next two decades i Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, and Maple Grove are expected to fully utilize the arterial roadways in Brooklyn Center, despite the roadway improvements men - tioned above for State Highway (TH) 252 and Interstate 94. The Hennep' County Transportation System Study developed and tested three alternative 1 roadway systems for the County. Its Test System B (the most likely alternative) involved redesigning State Highway (TH) 252, formerly U.S. 169, and connecting it to a Northtown Freeway which would cross the Mississippi River, upgrading 69th Avenue, 63rd Avenue, State Highway (iH) 100 south of Brooklyn Boulevard, and Interstate 94 between State Highway (TH) 252, formerly U.S. 169, and Xerxes Avenue. With this roadway system • the following average daily traffic demand forecasts for the year 2000 were made (1977 counts are shown in parentheses): Interstate 94/694 bridge: 126,000 (70,000) vehicles /day • Interstate 94: - between State Highway (TH) 252, formerly U.S. 169 and State Highway (TH) 100: 101,000 (66,850) vehicles /day - between State Highway (TH) 100 and Xerxes Avenue: 47,000 (44,850) vehicles /day - west of Brooklyn Boulevard: 34,000 (37,000) vehicles /day • State Highway (TH) 252 - south of Interstate 94: 68,000 (15,700) vehicles /day - north of Interstate 94: 30,000 (13,500) vehicles /day • State Highway (TH) 100: - south of Interstate 94: 55,000 (38,900) vehicles /day - south of Brooklyn Boulevard: 58,000 (34,300) vehicles /day • Brooklyn Boulevard: - north of State Highway (TH) 100: 22,000 (24,500) vehicles /day - north of 63rd Avenue: 21,000 (25,200) vehicles /day - north of 69th Avenue: 28,000 (28,000) vehicles /day The study indicated that under any of the three roadway alternatives devel- oped and tested, the brunt of the north -south traffic through Brooklyn Park and eastern Maple Grove would be carried by State Highway (TH) 252, formerly U.S. 169, and State Highway (TH) 52. Brooklyn Boulevard would not experience an increase in its average daily traffic load. In fact, its peak load may be occurring at the present time, and the future may bring lower average daily traffic levels. This is especially true of that segment of Brooklyn Boulevard north of Interstate 94. Figure lla, 11 1990 Functional Classification System," indicates the func- tional classification of the principal roadways of Brooklyn Center for 1990. Also shown on this map are the 1976/1977 average daily traffic counts for collector and arterial roads, as well as forecasted traffic demand for the principal roadways for the year 2000. It should be noted that the forecasted volumes shown are demands and not restrained by capa- city limitations. Table 10, "Functional Classification System Criteria for Roadways," explains the criteria used in designing and designating roads according to function. The Transportation Section of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council has produced predictions for the year 2000 covering the entire seven - county metropolitan area in regard to socio - economic conditions and motorized travel demand. This data has been aggregated by Traffic Assignment Zone (TAZ), of which eleven are contained in Brooklyn Center (TAZ 680 to 690). Refer to Figure llb for configuration of the Traffic Assignment Zones. This socio - economic data and figure on trips are used by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in traffic forecasting and road system design. The figures presented in Table 12, "Metropolitan Council Traffic Assignment • Zone Socio- Economic and Travel Demand Data, Year 2000," for projected total number of households, total population, and total number of jobs loca ed 7 in Brooklyn Center are consistent with the demographic forecasts endorsed by the City. woo N41181111141a ll: C: ll, ,. 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I� �` `. �� '. � y'� III p c.� \ O D I ll ili i gl I MI F-5 14, �Y� li L r � IRS,!), ,,� � ( I�' + -�� �� � �' �. _►��' � � � � " -:. ?'_�� , - ,.� 1 ,,,�'` , �� � .� I r r 9 1 1 i V��� Y1 r t c TABLE 12 Metropolitan Council Traffic Assignment Zone Socio- Economic and Travel Demand Data, Year 2000 TAZ ZONE Category 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 688 689 690 Total Total Households 695 1,290 992 1,786 1,488 1,986 992 1,091 0 992 1,488 12,800 Total Population 1,944 3,495 2,499 4 4,355 4 2,722 2,591 0 2 3,709 33,500 Total Employment 600 577 1,300 600 211 430 700 2,000 5,000 500 100 16,000 Person -Trip Productions 8 14,969 10 14 14 18,074 11,015 11,262 22,983 9,946 11 147,800 Person -Trip Attractions 10,027 21,394 12,624 9,053 7,954 15,751 11,453 14,652 67,485 7,567 4,394 182,300 Intrazonal Person -Trips 324 1 390 286 234 504 304 390 5,156 346 155 49,000 Average Daily Trips 10,676 21,618 3,923 13,769 13,199 20,192 13,649 15,481 53,733 10,224 9,094 170,813 P.M. Peak Hour Trips 970 2,147 1,331 13,769 1,251 1,928 2,399 1,523 4,755 954 1,728 16,137 Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, 1978 i� PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM Public transit service is provided in Brooklyn Center by the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) and its local route system is shown by Figure 12, ffaxisting Transit Routes ". The #5 and #8 routes provide north -south move- ment through Brooklyn Center between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park. Two of the #8 routes also provide access to the Brookdale Shopping Center. The ,14 route links Brookdale, southwest Brooklyn Center, and other western suburbs, including Robbinsdale. East -west movement may only be accom- plished via the #5 and #8 route with a transfer at Brookdale. Morning and evening commuter express service is provided via the #8 route. Non -peak service is considerably less frequent than that during the morning and evening demand periods. Weekend service is infrequent. BICYCLE /PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM No specified bicycle paths exist in Brooklyn Center at the present time, although there are about 35 miles of sidewalks with curbing ramps in the City which may be utilized by bicyclists and pedestrians. A bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists exists across TH 100 at John Martin Drive. Figure 13, "Sidewalks and Trailways," indicates the location of existing sidewalks and proposed trailways and sidewalks. A pedestrian /bicycle over- pass is scheduled to be built across Interstate 94 north of the Community Center in conjunction with the installation of an interchange at Shingle Creek Parkway. This overpass would unite two segments of the Shingle Creek Trailway. Bicycle and pedestrian paths are programmed to be developed along Shingle Creek and the Palmer Lake Basin from the northern City limits to the southern City limits as part of the City's park improvement plan. It is proposed that a sidewalk be installed on the southern side of 69th Avenue between the Palmer Lake Basin /Shingle Creek Trailway bicycle path and a possible Lyndale Avenue bicycle path as part of the Great River Road Trail System. A need exists for pedestrian /bicycle bridges at the following locations: (1) across TH 252 at 69th Avenue, (2) over the Mississippi River near Interstate 94/694, and (3) across Interstate 94 at Orchard Lane. 1 ,e i t I iN =1�- , -� I ` Ii . " -- MI , �` 'r�l I 1 "� �"` •I ._ U ILj, X11: }} i iluiri L ?`}'14, (1� 0 N �..� ( �� I wv.,�� t I . r+ '�I . -. I I l �. �' r ((I ! ll I � I �' I l.p al I i ... -I �' �� I ,�• k,,,. 1 r J7 �� �I— I� ,.'�/ •�.i i'4 . I ' ". P SL�'�� =j.\; �Lr� •rl, I • ( � � , f j�! �� 'w I� �l l _aIIH II j Is ��� .- .q ) 2. •.�..� — f-- �'-ff' ,;� �. �1;.� • � (?� 1 � _� w1 �., * I. °; .1 I� I ,,' �. I H t � 4l �� U _ 11 I � � i �.. '�.'" I T � \ I�'��� '` �� � II',. '• • � � {� I �` �`� ` � �'�' r � i L , � � ,�.. 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' � �� H `' it A ': �_H �:I�I : -- I ►'• �L: —1L� � ;, ti IIIII ,I r . � � � , ,I I { � � � in � � � ' '• li - iI ^� !.! ■rr!� cn } � d o �i r . -. - .•* r.,�.��..� � I , , eta ■■r ■� ■ ■ '�. J, i. �I ,. •.. _ � � - �. 91� .��.. • Local System of Roadways The system of local roads in Brooklyn Center is currently 100 miles in length and nearly complete. The only remaining major local roadway needed is a short segment of Shingle Creek Parkway leading to a bridge across Shingle Creek to Xerxes Avenue. Through the Minnesota Municipal State Aid (MSA) program about 18 miles of roadway are maintained in Brooklyn Center. (This does not include Federal, State, or County routes.) Table 13, "Municipal State Aid Capital Improvements Program (1980- 1983)" indicates those roadway segments which remain to be improved under a five-year program i n i t i a t e d in 1978 financed through the Minnesota Municipal State Aid Program. TABLE 13 Municipal State Aid Capital Improvements Program (1980 -1983) Year Project 1980 • Upgrade Shingle Creek Parkway from City Hall to County Road 130 • Upgrade 53rd Avenue from 4th Street to Penn Avenue • Install traffic signals at Humboldt Avenue and Freeway Boulevard. 1981 • Improve Xerxes Avenue from State Highway (TH) 100 to County Road 10 • Install traffic signals at the following locations: - Shingle Creek Parkway and Freeway Boulevard - Shingle Creek Parkway and Summit Drive - Shingle Creek Parkway and County Road 130 1981 • Improve 63rd Avenue from Beard to Brooklyn Drive 1982 • Improve Humboldt Avenue from 69th to 73rd Avenues 1983 • Improve France Avenge from southern City limits to 501 Avenue Improve 50th Avenue from France Avenue to State Highway (TH) 100 Source: Municipal State Aid Capital Improvements Program (1980 - 1983), 1978 The C i t y of Brooklyn Center is facing the need for an extensive long range street improvement program. Two factors have resulted s ulted in this need. (1) About half of the local roadway mileage was paved with a "cold mix' bituminous process wick does not hold up well under the harsh Minnesota climate, requiring a great deal of maintenance (2) Only about f.ive miles of local roadway have curb and gutter. Currently a street is upgraded when a ma utility improvement m rovement + Y P is made beneath it. However, this approach to the problem will not be sufficient to replace the deteriorating pavement at a rate which will keep the street system in an acceptable condition. Municipal Buildings The C i t y of Brooklyn Center constructed a new City Hal I in 197 1 to Y replace an earlier, smaller facility located along Brooklyn Boulevard. The new building is located along Shingle Creek Parkway just south of Interstate 94 and is utilized by all of the City's administrative departments, as well as the Police Department. Located next to the new City Hall is the City's Community Center, built in 1971. Here is located a large indoor/outdoor or outd g / oor swimming pool, exercise faci- lities, ceramics and photography facilities, and a meeting room. Additionally, the City of Brooklyn Center has two maintenance buildings for storing vehicles, equipment, tools, and supplies. There are two fire ions and each of the nei t g hborhood parks has a sma ( I she I ter bu i I d i ng used for a variety of purposes. Police and Fire Services POLICE DEPARTMENT The Brooklyn Center Police Department consists of 39 full-time -one t II time and 4 part- time employees. Thirty-one of these are sworn police officers. There are 6 civilian dispatchers providing 24 -hour communications service. There are two females and one black officer. The Police Department has ii vehic;es in its fleet, 5 of which are fully equipped squad cars. An extra car will be added in 1979. 62 Police reponse time has held steady in recent years. Major crime has decreased by 14% in Brooklyn Center in the last 5 years, although the total demand for police services in the City is up 44p over that period. There is no neighborhood which has a dramatically higher incidence of crime than any other, although the Brockdale Shopping Center amounts to llp of the total demand for police services. The Police Department sponsors seminars in the community on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid in addition to groups on drug abuse and family abuse. In the near future, residents will be able to phone the Police Department by simply dialing the emergency number, 911, from any telephone. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Brooklyn Center Fire Department is an all - volunteer force of 40 men. Two stations, one located at 63rd Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard, and the other located at 65th and Dupont Avenues, house the department's rolling stock which consists of five pump trucks, two rescue trucks, and two staff cars. In 1979, an aerial truck will be added to this fleet. The Fire Department Chief has indicated that the fire personnel are well trained and sufficient in number to handle the existing challenge, that the equipment is satisfactory, and that the stations are well located. Response time in recent years has remained at five minutes or less for any part of the City. In addition, emergency assistance may be obtained from any of 16 other regional fire departments through the North Suburban Regional Aid Association. Street and Park Maintenance Department The City of Brooklyn Center Street Department performs maintenance on the streets, parks, storm sewers, and all City equipment. The department has about 100 pieces of rolling stock for these tasks, ranging from dump trucks to lawn mowers to street sweepers to sidewalk plows. A schedule has been established for the regular replacement of these pieces of machinery. Tne equipment is stored and repaired in the City Garaee located on 69th Avenue at Shingle Creek Parkway. Twenty -six persons, including three fuii -time mechanics, are employed for the tasks. Ten extra workers are added in the summertime to supplement full -time staff. s of Existing conditions Analysis This Analysis of Existing Conditions shall discuss information noted in the inventory of Existing Conditions which should be of particular interest to the City of Brooklyn Center and which will serve as the basis of the Objectives and Policies chapter which is to follow. Concerns raised in the =Analysis of Existing Conditions will be addressed in the Objectives and Policies chapter and the Comprehensive Plan, (e.g Land Use, Transportation, Housing, and Public Facilities Plan) will be formulated based upon those stated policies. The Analysis of Existing Conditions will follow the sequence of information as presented in the Inventory. Population and Employment Projections The slight decline in population predicted for the City of Brooklyn Center should not become an issue of great concern to the City since it is such a relatively small decrease. The predicted increase in the number of house- holds will at least enable the City to utilize the remainder of its vacant residentially -zoned land. The task for planners and administrators of Brooklyn Center up until recent years has been to manage and cope with the great amount of new development in the City, trying to shape that growth into a City envisioned in earlier plans. A different situation confronts them now. The task now will be to maintain and improve upon development which is already in place. Sustaining the quality of the housing and roads will be a major objective. Completing the job of developing the park facilities will be another. Municipal Fiscal Policies may have to be adjusted slightly since the City's tax base will expand at a lesser rate than it has for the last two or three decades and the demand for municipal services will likely be altered. The development of additional new industries and office buildings in Brooklyn Center will slightly offset the expected decline in new residential construction; few new sewer lines or local roads will be required, althouch maintenance of such infrastructure will be a continuing demand. a Natural Environment The City of Brooklyn Center contains several valuable natural land features in the form of its lakes, wetlands, and creek. The City's ambitious plans for continuing to develop these resources for the recreational and aesthetic benefit of its residents are commendable. R' The only significant Y g problem in regard to the City's natural environment appears to be with the water quality in the North Basin of Twin Lake. This problem, however, might be corrected through engineering modifications in the existing storm sewer system which drains Twin Lake in conjunction with increasing the flow of water into the lake at a regulated rate. Since there is limited public access to the Mississippi River and its shoreline, River Ridge Park should be developed with foot trails, picnic areas, and scenic view opportunities as the City has planned. Without this park there would be no public access to the Mississippi River in the entire City of Brooklyn Center. Land Use Proper land use planning and municipal development controls have produced a highly workable pattern of land use in Brooklyn Canter. There are few serious use conflicts between adjacent or nearby parcels of property. The City as a who Ie.has been designed to protect the integrity and env ironmen- tai quality of its residential rov neighborhoods while providing .. P g am p I e land for and ease of access to its commercial and industrial land areas. Valuable wetlands in Brooklyn Center have, for the most part, been spared from deve- lopment. The park and open space system is adequate in land area for the population's needs and well distributed throughout the City. Abundant i ndustr i a I land has been provided so as t o bo I ster the City's tax base and provide jobs in the community. Finally, a hierarchical road transportation system has been designed to serve all portions of the community and Iink the City to other municipalities and the metropolitan region. t Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Boulevard is present l y functioning we I I in its dual r o l e of traf - fic artery and local shopping /service corridor. Traffic problems are minimal and the overall appearance of the boulevard is not one which detracts from the image of the City. Signage is fairly well controlled and building conditions along the corridor are good with a few exceptions. However, the danger exists that the appearance of Brooklyn Boulevard could deteriorate seriously and that traffic problems could become a severe aggravation. Care must be taken to ensure that b u i l d i n g conditions do not s e r i o u s l y d e c l i n e , that s i gnage remains in scale, that land uses and act i - vity levels do not severely affect the environmental quality of adjacent residential areas, and that no more traffic is generated by the parcels which the boulevard serves than the roadway can adequately handle. Maintaining the environmental quality of the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor will become an important task for the City of Brooklyn Center as time progresses. Housing 3rocklyn Center offers a fair variety of housing f its housing stock consisting of m i d- or h i g - density w housing t an o d e 3333p "f its housing available on a rental basis. ;rowing demand in future years for mid- and Th h gh dens�i thowhou i be a 'ooklyn Center. Townhouses, two - family housing units, and apartmentsgwill arve to satisfy the Heads of that segment of the p ord or opulation which cannot f does not need the space offered by the single - family detached _:ruse. Rising housing costs and shrinking household size will increase the -rticn of the population which seeks such accomodations. For that reason, is fortunate that approximately 216 acres (421) of the remaining undeve- °ped land in Brooklyn Center is zoned R -2 to R -7, and, thus, able to per - t the development of mid- or high- density housing. This remaining :: land may accommodate approximately over 1200 additional housing Hits if developed according to the lot requirements of its present zoning. . . 9 e development of mid- or high- density housing units will also serve to °ovide increased amounts of housing affordable to young low or moderate income. adults and persons defined by (In Brooklyn Center mid- density housing would and located in R -3 Zoning Classification allowing 6 -8 i = ti mated in R -4, R -5 lling units /acre and high- density housing would be defined by and , R -6 and R -7 Zoning Classifications allowing 9 -21+ "tilling units /acre.) Publicly subsidized housing is an especially urgent ^' tied for lace low- income families, �rohase (e.g. 3 bedrooms or more) since home is often impossible for these households and most rental units are o small for their needs. Currently, because of t he good "for sale" casing market (demanding higher prices) and the limited amount of moderate .. -$t housing available, the market for owned and rented housing in Brooklyn enter is not w e l l suited to people in the low- moderate income range. The / r s efforts to encourage the development of new hous i n " e means of lower income households will be close) r v' g e which i w M i et - t Y ed =o �a e liy e i w n unci b Co I Provisions to encourage m y the - ^ a an element 9 mo cost market rate hou sin f the Com orehensive Plan mandated by that organization. g o number of households receiving public assistance with their housing in Brooklyn Center compares favorably with other communities of Simi = r population. Additional public housing ervice _ future, however, as the ooul t' g s may likely be needed in s need may necessitate the Housing c ompo s ition and Redevel op ent Authority ge i n R , ^vokl' /n Center becoming more active in order to administer new and ^�anded housing programs and obtain available funds from other levels of 'prnment. Presently the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority "' the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program in Brooklyn .any ° -r and the C i t y is currently negotiating wit th the M t e ropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority to administer its new Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program. From a cost standpoint this appears appropriate in terms o= utilizing existing staffing, administrative structure and experience (particularly with the MHFA Loan and Grant Program) of the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority while at the same time minimizing overall program startup and administrative costs for the City of Brooklyn Center. An important current public housing need in Brooklyn Center is the develop- ment of housing for the elderly. This segment of the population, usually existing on a fixed income, is having an increasingly difficult time coping with the rising cost of housing. Moreover, the percentage of persons over age 60 in Brooklyn Center will be growing in the coming years as the median population age rises and the "Baby Boom" generation moves through the l i f e cycle. Other communities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area have found he demand great for such housing and maintain Ion - t g 9 waiting lists of per 9 sons interested in moving into available elderly housing facilities. By making available housing designed specifically for the elderly, single - family homes formerly underutilized by the elderly may be passed on to large, young families who may have a greater need for such structures. Efforts should be made to set aside and develop a portion of each project for low- moderate income persons with physical or mental handicaps. Brooklyn Center should act soon to provide such housing so that all ace groups of its population may remain in the City, living in dignity and ease. It will be important for the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission to maintain regular communications with the Metropolitan Council, who will be developing projected housing needs/age e breakdown, and the Minnesota State P g P roJ 9 9 Council for the Handicapped and Handicapped Housing Services, who will be projecting handicapped housing needs. As the-City of Brooklyn Center implements the Housing Plan element of the Comorehensive Plan it may then adequately accommodate its senior citizen and handicapped housing needs. The deterioration of the housing stock in the Southeast Neighborhood should become the target of City action in the very near future so as to prevent housing conditions from worsening to the point where it is no longer econo- mically feasible to attempt structural rehabilitation. Approximately 2CC houses in this sector of the City exhibit exterior deterioration which may require expenditures up to $5,000 to correct. Judging from the ace of these houses, there is probably also a need for electrical, plumbing, and insulation work as well. Since many of the homeowners in the Southeast Neighborhood whose structures are in need of repair may not be ab e to afford the expense of making the exterior and interior improvements, it would be in the interest of the City to increase public awareness of the availability of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency grants and low interest loans for the purpose of housing rehabilitation. Furthermore, the City should consider making some of its own resources available in a program designed to reduce the cost of struc- tural rehabilitation loans. Federal Community Development Block Gran- (CDBG) funds may be used to fund programs to assist low- and moderate - income persons with housing rehabilitation and stabilization. Such an investment of municipal resources, coupled with some of the homeowners' own µ funds, may avert the need for greater public and private expenditure at a later date. Unless such structural deterioration is halted it will likely lead to an adverse impact upon the economic value and subsequent state of repair of nearby residential properties. Housing in the remainder of Brooklyn Center is in good structural condition due to its relative youth and the regular maintenance performed by its owners. However, because it is of such similar age (being built in the Fifties and Sixties for the most part) there is the possibility that quite a number of similar rehabilitation needs could occur at about the same time. While serious rehabilitation will probably not be warranted in most houses outside the Southeast Neighborhood for at least another decade, the City of Brooklyn Center should observe these conditions carefully and be prepared to offer advise, information, and assistance when the need occurs. Finally, there should be provisions made within any future local housing rehabilitation assistance programs to ensure that housing units receive additional insulation and weatherproofing in order to conserve energy and save the homeowner unnecessary fuel costs in the future. Home and property owners should be encouraged to take advantage of any Federal or State programs which provide financial assistance or tax deductions for home insulation or alternative home heating systems. The combined Federal and State tax deduction for the installation of an alternative energy system in Minnesota is among the highest in the country. Zoning The zoning ordinance employed by the City of Brooklyn Center is suf- ficiently comprehensive to serve the City's needs for some time to come in regard to development compatibility and land use control. The ordinance provides for a variety of residential zoning districts and permits residen- tial lot sizes in the R -1 and R -2 zones small enough to be affordable to most hcmebuyers, and requires lot sizes in other residential zones farce enough to ensure adequate open space for their residents. The differen- t1ation of commercial uses into a service /office category and a retail category allows adequate control of commercial land uses and the traf=fic they will generate. The two industrial districts, each allowing nearly identical industrial use, are sufficiently different to control the place- ment of the more obnoxious or obtrusive land uses. Finally, the setback, buffer, and parking requirements imposed upon the various districts appear adequate to protect adjacent or nearby properties. y 3 - { 'Public Facilities As a result of the recent construction of the new City HalI and Community Center, the public administrative buildings in Brooklyn Center are adequate to serve the City's needs for the foreseeable future, except for a small addition to the Public Works Building. The Police and Fire Departments are also adequate for present and near future requirements. No major additions will be needed in the existing storm or sanitary sewers systems, although maintenance will be regularly demanded for this infrastructure. The renewal and improvement of the local road system will, however, be a major public works need in the coming years. About 90p of the street mileage in the City of Brooklyn Center requires curb and gutter and 50% will soon require repaving with a more long lasting surface than presently existing. All public facilities will, naturally, need regular maintenance and periodic minor improvements. Housing Plan and Program Development _ H 9 ment 9 p The logical realization of the Housing Plan requires a clear and systematic program consisting of detailed strategy development, staging of action, and. `r emphasis area recommendations, as well as a description of the interrela- tionship between strategies recommended for implementation. This Housing Plan identifies and describes the actions that must be taken by the City of Brooklyn Center to preserve, stabilize and revitalize the City's neigh - borhoods and to promote new housing development of a quality and character compatible with the existing residential environment, meeting the needs of all City residents. intended t _ The Housing lan and its attendant program development, o 9 P 9 P , provide the City of Brooklyn Center with a comprehensive and coordinated approach for directing the many private, public and potential non- profl` resources, either existing or to be developed, that must be brought to bear on the housing - related problems-in Brooklyn Center, particularly those o the older neighborhoods. The Housing Implementation Program, found in the Implementation Plan of the Comprehensive Plan outlines the many roles the public agencies can and should play, in conjunction with the implementaticn of the Capital Improvement Program (e.g. street repaving, installation c- curbs, gutters and new sewers), to develop and maintain sound neighborhoods throughout the City. The Housing Plan and Program Development is presented under the following headings: • Neighborhood Preservation /Rehabilitation /Development Agencies • Neighborhood Preservation /Rehabilitation /Development Issues • Neighborhood Preservation /Rehabilitation /Development Programs NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION /REHABILITATION /DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Public agencies to be involved 1n the implementation of the Housing P!an and Program Development include: • City of Brooklyn Center City Council /Housing and Redevelopment Authority (administrator of the federal Co=unity Development Blcc Grant Program in Brooklyn Center) • City of Brooklyn Center Housing Commission (Advisory Cor,nissien c, housing - related issues to Brooklyn Center City Council) i • Hennepin County (Urban, Entitlement County, grantor of Cc-- muni-y Development Block Grant funds) • Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment A Authority in c onjunc t ion ( �uncion �-. with the Metropoli�an Council of the Twin Cities Area) • Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) • Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) NEIGHBORHOOD PR ESERVATION /REHABILITATION /DEVELOPMENT ISSUES As outlined in the Analysis of Existing Conditions, any major housing stra- tegies developed for the City of Brooklyn Center must: 1. Ensure that all new and rehabilitate d housing, including hcusinv intended for low -and moderate- income persons, adheres to hick standards of design and construction. 2. Encourage the development and use of Planned Unit Developments (e.g. Zoning Classification) for undeveloped residentially -zoned property, particularly to encourage mid- density housing develop- ment for low moderate income families. 3. Encourage the development of housing designed specifically for the elderly a handicapped through the use of federal and state ro r am s P a P rogram s s well as private actions. 4. Encourage the rehabilitation and t a+ s abiliz..tion of all deteriorated residential properties on a city -wide basis, particularly con- centrating initial rehabilitation activities in the Southeast Neighborhood. 5. In the Southeast Neighborhood, encourage and promote the remove! of seriously deteriorated housing units located on undersize parcels and the consolidation of two or more such adjacent parcels for residential redevelopment with single - family or duplex structures. 6. Study further the effect of the adoption of a Housing Maintenance Code (enforced at the time of sale) to protect the health an -- safety of occupants and ensure proper compliance with all munici- pal regulations. 7. Continue to participate in those housing assistance programs admi- nistered by the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authcrity which are applicable to the needs of the City of Brooklyn Center and are cost effective to administer. 8. Strive to accommodate its "fair share" of the regional area'= demand for low- and modest -cost housing, as outlined 7 m the Metropolitan Council's 10 Year Community Fair Share Goa r1;cr mow and Moderate Income Housing. 9. Encourage complete insulation and wea ther i zat i on of all resi den- t ial structures in Brooklyn Center to reduce overall residential energy requirements. .F 't " where the Figure 15, Housing Issues, indicate whproblems outlined above are _r p most frequently found in the City of Brooklyn Center. NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION /REHABILITATION /DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS £. The following program descriptions delineate the potential resources and strategies that must be brought to bear to address the housing problems and needs in Brooklyn Center. Each program outline includes the following ele- ments to thoroughly describe the program's intent and the potential imple- mentation procedures. • Objective • Description Eligibility • Potential Implementation Funding • Potential Implementation Emphasis Area • Program Administration The nine programs that may be app 11 cab le to housing needs in Brooklyn Center include: 1. Exterior Maintenance Assistance Program 2. Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program 3. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Loan and Grant Program 4. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Homeownership Program 5. Revised Section 235 Homeownership Assistance Program for Low and Moderate Income Families 6. Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program 7. Senior Citizen Housing Assistance Programs 8. New Housing Development Program (Land Acquisition) 9. Urban Homestead Program Table 15, "Housing Program Emphasis," indicates which of the nine programs outlined most appropriately address the Neiahborhood Preservation/ Rehab ilitation / Develooment Issues listed above. Table 16, "Housing Program Priority and Interface" indicates the priority for program implementation and the interrelationship between programs (e.g. complimentary programs, programs to be implemented in coordination). �l /J �%/ i < � �.. ��. � `� � � � ,��� �► A 7' 11 1 � F �. p _ i ITll m zt � N 17 ~ N 1 l� !" 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'r=.intenance Code to protect the health f l and safety of occupants. ti to participate in those housin ran nue p p 9 a li b I e w hi ch ca h h are a a ssistance p rograms c PP P 9 *o the needs of the City. ::•:: <•::•: ::c•: ::•: E`r i ve to accommodate its "fair share" of t�A regional area's demand for low- and Todest -cost housing. - ncourace complete insulation and I ' ? F residen f II a iden I a r a s ti n o th riza 0 a e A Brooklyn Center. I structur..s in Br oo y : vurce: Bather- Ringrose- wolsfeld Jarvis Inc. * Program presently under development i I i 1 U _ D N i 77 D (t) N - -ogram Priority E c N U- 'ace o o Q i L G C C 9 CL 0 © C_ U U L C N ro ro IS C C n — C .}.. 0 a7 L • N N cn IIlEE U1 0 fn 0 N L N C� m m O L N CL N U U N W O7 < N 'O C C E C C ro s m _ N G U G LL, lL L u'1 T.' 7 O L N C J C C C 3 '9 ) Ee Q: N C71 N F i No Relationship +- y L s N U o + c o +- ro o L o — on oc ICY � z Indirect Relationship L 4 N cn m R c c c m -� Cn ro X m C ro C of O U C 3 U L ; _ m O m U �U i2 fl:� N N Z< Direct Relationship I P Assista n Pr ogra m Ass lace �:•::•. . i.W ter; or Ma int enance g I t ?eha ilitation Loan and Grant Program �y U'- o A a n Agency Lo n and � H Finance ce e t Housing na .so a 9 9 Y =n- Procram x . Ai-; to Housing Finance Agency eso g 9 Y 4 - 'orecwnersh i o Program o i z ,.v, Section 235 Homeownersh Assistance sed S ,1 F li t In me a ml es rcr Low and Mod erate co cram !!� "c 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program it fit sen ior Citizen Housing Assistance Programs ra • „f lew Housing Deve I opment Program ( Land aCCUisition) X Program :`•:: `: .,an Homestead ogra :; �,; •:`'ti` ) j �RP!d ?R I CR I TY l 107 Sather- Ringrose- Wols`eld- Jarvis Garnder, Inc., 1979 - ',4 i< .il 1. Exterior Maintenance Assistance Loan and Grant Programs Objective To promote exterior rehabilitation and maintenance of residential structures in older neighborhoods thus improving the neighbornocd's image and building a sense of pride in -ne residents. Description Due to the age of the housing stock in the Southeast Neighborhood, the cost of maintaining housing has increased at a greater rate than many owner's ability to pay, therefore needed rehabilitation and maintenance is often deferred. This program would provide the pro- perty owner assistance and an incentive for exterior rehabilitation Q. and maintenance expenditures. The City of Brooklyn Center should establish a maximum grant amount and an accompanying low- interest exterior rehabilitation loan } program to assist homeowners with exterior work beyond the limits of the grant program. Eligibility An applicant must reside or own residential property in the target neighborhood, present exterior rehabilitation plans to a review com- mittee securing approval (consistent with a predetermined set of guidelines) before commencing work, present receipts for completed work and allow inspection of work. Potential Implementation Funding Set up a loan and grant program utilizing: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Housing and Redevelopment Authority mil rate, as part of local property tax levy Potential Implementation Emphasis Area Southeast Neighborhood (later open city -wide) Program Administration Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority or Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (reimbursed by the City c Brooklyn Center) i 2. Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program Objective To make available to resident homeowners rehabilitation grants and/ or Iow interest Ioans as an incentive to invest in the rehabilita- tion of their homes. Description Due to the age of the older urbanized areas of Brooklyn Center it is important to provide homeowners with assistance and incentives to maintain and upgrade their aging housing. The loan program would include a sliding interest scale based upon income and should be designed to assist property owners in arresting any building code or incipient deficiencies as well as assist with general property improvements which would contribute to overall community development. In some instances, this program might be utilized to assist homeowners in refinancing all or part of their indebtedness against their properties - particularly homeowners purchasing their homes on contract -for- deeds. Eligibility An applicant must prove his /her affordability and equity to support the loan and must be a reasonable credit risk. The applicant must also be the fee owner, or the purchaser on a contract- for -deed of the property to be rehabilitated. Interest rates for loans should be based on family size, combined annual income of the program applicant's household and other cri- teria established by the City of Brooklyn Center, have demonstrated a financial need for such assistance to assure the maintenance and repair of their homes and to assure the maintenance and stability of the neighborhood. Potential Implementation Funding Set up a revolving program utilizing: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Housing and Redevelopment Authority mil rate, as part of kcal property tax levy • Revenue Bond Sales Potential Implementation Emphasis Area Southeast Neighborhood (later open city -wide) Program Administration Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (reimbursed by the City of Brooklyn Center) 3. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Loan and Grant Program Objective To help lower income homeowners correct code deficient problems and rehabilitate their dwellings. This is an important par of Minnesota's effort to conserve its valuable supply of older housing, and to reduce the amount of energy used to service this housing. Description The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's Loan and Grant Programs are designed to assist homeowners in bringing their properties up to code and with substantial rehabilitation. In addition to improve- ments that bring a property into compliance with applicable housing codes, the grant program has two priorities: • Energy The increasingly high cost of home heating is an especially difficult burden for lower income people. In this program special emphasis has been placed on energy- saving home im- provements, and all homeowners are encouraged to upgrade inadequate insulation, weather- stripping and caulking. • Handicapped Accessibility Handicapped individuals frequently find it difficult to live in their own homes unless structural modifications are made to improve accessibility. A special emphasis has been p l aced .cn improvements which increase the accessibility of the property to handicapped individuals. The loan program allows a homeowner to make more substantial home improvements in addition to those items covered under the grant program. Eligibility Grant Program eligibility requirements generally include: t) An applicant must own and occupy the property he /she wishes to improve. 2) The property must be a one or two family structure, and comply with all local zoning and land use guides. Mobile homes are rat eligible. 3) The applicant's expected annual income must be 55,000 er less (after some deductions allowed by MHFA). Pension checks, Social Security, and other regular payments such as child su ,opert are considered part of regular income. i 4) The gross value of an applicant's assets must be no greater than 525,000. (This excludes "personal" property and the property being improved and the two surrounding acres). Loan Program eligibility requirements generally include: 1) An applicant must own the property he /she wishes to improve =` 2) The property must be a one to six unit housing structure, and comply with all local zoning and land use guides. 3) The expected adjusted gross annual income must be $16,000 or less to qualify for a loan. Loan interest rates vary from 1 - 8p based on adjusted gross annual income. Potential Implementation Funding s throuch This program is currentty available to Minnesota resident an appropriation from the State Legislature to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Potential Implementation Emphasis Area City -wide availability based on program requirements Program Administration These programs rams are currently administered through the Metropolitan me n t Authority R evelo Y and a number of local lending n ed Housing and P institutions. The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority would take over local administration in the future only if ms became very heavily used and if there were other the progra � housing programs employed locally which could be administered .n conjunction with the MHFA Loan and Grant Programs. 5. Revised Section 235 Homeownership Assistance Program for Low and Moderate Income Families. Objective To provide homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income people by subsidizing the mortgage interest rate and reducing the initial downpayment cost. Description The Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) Revised Section 235 Homeownership Program for moderate income families differs somewhat from the earlier version of the program, which was suspended 5 years ago. The interest rate will be subsidized no lower than 4p, the downpayment required can be substantially higher, and the program cannot be used to finance the acquisition of existing dwellings unless they have or are to be substantially reha- b`i l itated. Eligibility To be eligible, program participants must qualify as a family. A family is defined as two or more people related by blood, marriage or operation of law. A single person may qualify if he /she is over } 62 years of age or is handicapped. The adjusted family income must be under the income limits shown below. To determine adjusted income, the gross family income must first be computed. This includes the total income, before taxes and other deductions, expected to be received by all members of the household during the next twelve months including social security payments, unemployment benefits, welfare benefits, etc., as well as wages. Gross annual income limitations for the program are as follows in 1979: Single individual: $13,950 Two - person household: 515,950 Three- person household: $17,950 Four - person household: $19,950 Five - person household: 521,200 Six - person household: $22,450 Seven - person household: $23,700 Eight- person household: 524,950 To find the adjusted annual income, subtract: 1) 5% of the gross income. 2) All income received by eligible minors (related to persons under 21 years of age, unless they are the head of the household or the AWA spouse). 3) A $300.00 deduction for each eligible minor. The Revised Section 235 Homeownership Assistance Program may only be used to finance newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated single family homes. Applications must be submitted by the lender before the start of construction or rehabilitation. Properties recently built or rehabilitated are not eligible under this program unless a commitment was obtained from FHA before construction or rehabilitation was started. Units in the seven county metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington) must be served by either public sewer or water. The total mortgage amount cannot exceed $38,000 for a home with three bedrooms or less. The sale price cannot exceed $45,600. A family of five or more may qualify for a four or more bedroom pro- perty with a mortgage amount of not more than $44,000 and a sale price of not more than $52,800. These limits apply to the entire property, lot and structure. Potential Implementation Funding This program is funded directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development through a participating local lending institution. Potential Implementation Emphasis Area City -wide availability based on program requirements. Program Administration This program is currently administered through the local Department of Housing and Urban Development area office and participating lending institutions. 6. Section 8 Rental Housing. Assistance Program Objective To provide low- and moderate- income rental opportunities in existing Ak and newly constructed conventional rental housing. To provide an incentive to developers to construct or rehabilitate rental housing for low- and moderate - income people. Description The Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program is a direct federal program administered by the local public housing agency. It should be noted that the City of Brooklyn Center will avail itself to appropriate state and federal housing programs consistent and com- patible with local needs and related programs as outlined in the Comprehensive Plan The Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program attacks the problem of providing low- moderate income rental housing from two approaches, as indicated in the objectives above. In the first instance low- moderate income renters may apply for a Section 8 Certificate from the local public housing agency so that they pay no more than 251 of their total monthly income for housing costs. Property owners with certified rental units that meet the minimum property standards for the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program may then rent to those people holding cer- tificates with guaranteed occupancy under a one -year contract to the local public housing agency. In the second instance developers who wish to construct or rehabili- tate rental properties that will meet the Section 8 Rental Housi Assistance Program's minimum property standards may apply for a "set aside" of Section 8 housing units guaranteeing them occupancy once the project is completed. This "set aside" provision enables the developer to obtain ready financing to complete his /her project and immediately rent to low- and moderate - income people for a specified period of time (usually no less than 5 years). Eligibility Renters utilizing the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program must prove their low- or moderate- income status indicating that their total monthly housing costs exceed 251 of their net monthly income. Developers utilizing the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program must construct or rehabilitate their projects to specified minimum property standards and guarantee rental, under contract with the local public housing agency to low- and moderate - income people over a specified period of time. ` Implementation Funding Funding of this program (e.g. subsidies for certificate holders) is directly from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to landlords through the local public housing agency. Potential Implementation Emphasis Area Implementation on a city -wide basis Program Administration The Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority presently func- tions as the agency for the City of Brooklyn Center. 7. Senlor Citizen Housing Assistance Programs Objective To provide low and moderate cost housing for senior citizens on fixed or limited incomes. Descriptions The following four programs outline alternative means of providing direct financial assistance and encouragement to developers of low- moderate income housing. • Section 231 Mortgage Insurance Program This program provides FHA insurance for mortgages made by private lenders. The program is designed for elderly, multi -unit devel- opments with market rate rents. Both non - profit and profit - oriented developers are eligible. Applications are accepted throughout the year. • Section 221d -3, d -4 Mortgage a e Insurance Programs Both of these programs provide FHA insurance for mortgages made by private lenders. The primary difference is that the 221d -3 program is limited to non - profit or limited dividend sponsors, while the 221d -4 program is oriented to profit - oriented devel- opers. Both programs produce market rate rents, although Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance subsidies may be used, in which case low- and moderate- income elderly people may occupy the building. Applications are accepted throughout the year. • 213 Mortgage Insurance Program The program provides FHA insurance for mortgages made by private lenders for cooperative housing developments. Both non - profit and profit - oriented developers are eligible, although the latter sells the development to a cooperative owner. This program is quite flexible in terms of the kinds of services and amenities which can. be developed. The income level served can vary greatly and is dependent upon service levels provided. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Section 202 Direct Loan Program The program provides direct loans for construction and permanent financing of elderly, multi -unit developments. The specific interest rate is below market rate and fluctuates with the federal bond rate. Private non -profit corporations may apply for the loans. The loan funds are available on a sporadic basis and funded directly through the Washington, D.C. Department c= Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office. A I I the units in a Section 202 development must have an available Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance subsidy. Eligibility Varies by program Potential Implementation Funding Varies by program Potential Implementation Emphasis Area Throughout the City of Brooklyn Center on developable land con- venient to community services and public transit. Program Administration Varies by program a' t • g. New Housing Development Program Cbjective • To acquire and demolish residential structures that - have deteriorated to the point that they are economically unfit Tor rehabilitation, and to provide the cleared land for new housing development at a reduced cost as an incentive to scattered - sire, infill housing development. Description In the Southeast Neighborhood of Brooklyn Center a few houses have deteriorated to the extent that they are, in all probability, beyond economical repair. In these instances it should be the role of the City to acquire the properties and demolish the structures clearing the land for new infill development. Many of these structures might be acquired through condemnation or through tax delinquency. In the case where a number of structures, or structures plus vacant lots, in a row may be acquired, the possibility presents itself for a higher density infill development (e.g. attached townhouses or rowhouses) that would be compatible in scale and character with the surrounding neighborhood. Eligibility . Cleared properties would be sold to private developers and indivi- duals at fair market value, or to potential non - profit development corporations at below market rates, to construct new housing in accordance with prescribed design and development criteria that are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Potential Implementation Funding A revolving acquisition and potential land writedown fund could be set up utilizing a: • Community Development Block Grant (CDSG) • Municipal Property Acquisition Fund established by the Brooklyn Center Council and /or a local Housing and Redevelopment Authority Potential Implementation Emphasis Area Southeast Neighborhood and in any areas cleared Tor housing r velopment Program Administration Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Brooklyn Canter City Council) g. Urban Homestead Program Objective • To romote homeownership in conjunction with the rehabilitation of P - seriously deteriorated properties that are not beyond economical repair, emphasizing the investment of homeowner sweat equity. Description This program would give prospective home buyers with more time than money the opportunity to acquire a home requiring significant reha- bilitation for a very low cost (potentially 81.00 as most Urban Homestead Programs require) in exchange for the commitment to repair the home bringing it completely up to code within a specified period of time (usually 1 -3 years). The City of Brooklyn Center would acquire properties for this program through condemnation, tax delinquencies, and purchase from absentee owners. This program should be operated in coordination with the Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program so that once a homesteader is chosen for a particular property, he /she will be given immediate priority for a loan or grant. In some instances, depending on the degree of property deterioration, it might be prudent to couple a rehabilitation grant regardless of the homesteader's income with the award of a property to a homesteader. This would provide a signifi- cant incentive to immediately begin the repair of major code items as well as to make the property habitable as soon as possible. Eligibility A program applicant must commit to rehabilitation to arrest all code item deficiencies and to general property improvements (which would be spelled out in detail in any property offering) within a spe- cified period of time. At the completion of this work, including an on -site inspection, the homesteader would receive clear title to the property. The program applicant must also agree to homestead the property for a minimum period to time once the property is awarder; to him /her (usually a minimum of 5 years). Potential Implementation Funding Writedown funds to acquire structures, process them and sell them to potential homesteaders could be funded through a: • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Potential Implementation Emphasis Area Southeast Neighborhood Program Administration Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Brooklyn Center City Council) Housing The Housing Implementation Program outlines the priorities in terms of staging housing program implementation and the interrelationships between programs. It is recommended that the nine housing programs listed below and outlined in the Housing Plan and Program Development be given a first and second priority rating for implementation staging. • Exterior Maintenance Assistance Program • Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program • Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Loan and Grant Program • Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Homeownership Program • Revised Section 235 Homeownership Assistance Program • Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program • Senior Citizen Housing Assistance Programs • New Housing Development Program (Land Acquisition) • Urban Homestead Program Table 16, "Housing Program Priority and Interface," indicates these priority ratings which call for first priority programs to be established (or continued if presently ongoing) within 1-3 years, and for second priority programs to be established with 2 -5 years from the present. The Housing Implementation Program is presented under the followinc headings: • Housing Program Priority and Interface • Metropolitan Housing Objectives • Public Program Administration r METROPOLITAN HOUSING OBJECTIVES The Metropolitan Council projects a need for 99,850 low- and moderate - income housing units through 1990. This figure reflects two categories of need: 1. 33,835 subsidized housing units for new low- and moderate- income households. This need will not be met through the existing housing supply. 2. 66,015 low- and moderate- income renters are presently eligible for government housing subsidies because they live in rental units that are: a) overcrowded b) lacking in some or ail plumbing facilities c) forced to pay more than 25% of their gross income for rent. z Households in one or more of these categories are referred to as "inadequately housed." Some of these households may have their housing needs met without the construction of additional subsidized units. However, they should have the choice of moving to an affordable unit. Each community's fair share allocation of the areawide long -term need for low- and moderate - income households was developed from a formula which indicates capacity to offer low- and moderate- income housing opportunities. The formula was based on each community's relative share of: 1. Household growth or its capacity to offer low- and moderate- income housing opportunities. 2. Multi- family apartment units or its capacity to offer low - and moderate- income housing opportunities through such tools as existing leased housing subsidy programs. 3. Pre -1940 multi - family units or its capacity to offer low- and moderate- income housing opportunities through such tools as substantial rehabilitation subsidy programs. These relative shares, when weighted, added, and averaged, create the capa- city percent for each community's fair share of the ten year regional nee' for low- and moderate- income housing opportunities. r i Because communities of the Metropolitan Area represent such a variety of housing and land use patterns, the fair share allocation that has now been developed is expressed as a range rather than a goal. This range con- tains a minimum and maximum number of low- and moderate- income housina. The maximum number wouId_be considered a community's fuI - 1 share. Any lesser number, down to the and including the minimum number, would be an acceptable fair share allocation. The City of Brooklyn Center's fair share allocation range as identified in the Metropolitan Council's Fair Share Allocation is identified in Table 17, "Fair Share Goals for Low and Moderate Income Opportunities." TABLE 17 Fair Share Goals for Low and Moderate Income Opportunities First Priority Community Capacity Range of Areawide Need Communty Percent Minimum Maximum Brooklyn Center 1.15 460 Units 1,150 Units Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, 1979. Presently, the City of Brooklyn Center participates in the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Plan. Table 18, "Existing Subsidized Housing in Brooklyn Center," indi- cates the number of family and /or individual households participating in this plan. TAB 1 LE 8 Existing Subsidized Housing in Brooklyn Center Type of Subsidized Housina Number of Units Section 8 Certificates Family Units 107 Elderly Units 55 Section 8 New Construction Family Units 41 (Units under construction) (112) 203 Total Units Existing (315) Total Units (Includlnc new construction) Source: Bather- Ringrose- Wolsfeld- Jarvis - Gardner, Inc., 1979 r It must be noted that existing subsidized units cannot be counted towards a municipality's Fair Share Allocation. The City of Brooklyn Center will immediately petition the Metropolitan Council to allocate the 112 unit pre - sently under construction toward its new Fair Share Allocation. To pursue the new Fair Share Allocation, the City of Brooklyn Center should continue to employ the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Program, admi- nistered through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority, to assist lower income individuals and families with their monthly housing rent. Developers should be encouraged to make use of the new construction provisions to development housing units which will then be rented to house- holds who are eligible to receive rental assistance through the Section 8 program. As part of the rehabilitation programs outlined in the Housing Plan and Program Development, the substantial rehabilitation provision of the Section 8 program should be employed to repair dilapidated homes or apartment buildings for use in the program's rental assistance. It must be noted that the City of Brooklyn Center should be continually cognizant of the need to promote and create opportunities for the construction and substantial rehabilitation of housing to meet its Fair Share Allocation. As the need becomes more acute, federal funds (such as the Section 236 Mortgage Insurance Program) could also be used to construct housing designed specificaly for the elderly and handicapped which offers sub - sidized rents to eligible households. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S FAIR SHARE ALLOCATION PLAN FOR NEW MODEST -COST PRIVATE- MARKET HOUSING The Metropolitan Council has policies and guidelines which ask local governments to plan and coordinate the necessary activities and incentives. to encourage developers to build the lowest possible cost market rate housing. The Metropolitan Council also considers it important to establish fair share allocations for each community in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) for new modest -cost housing through 1990. The fair share allocations were established for modest -cost housing as follows: "The total need for modest -cost housing in the Metropolitan Area fcr the next ten years has been estimated to be 70,620 household units. Approximately one -half of that need will be met through filtering of existing structures. As a result, there is a need for 35,310 new modest -cost housing units in the next ten years. The Metropolitan Council made the fair share allocations based on a distribution per- centage for each municipality equal to their proportion of future metropolitan household growth. This allocation then, is also based on each ccmmunityfs land capacity as represented by household crowth forecasts and ability to promote the opportunity to achieve the modest -cost housing projection." i The City of Brooklyn Center fair share allocation as identifed in the Metropolitan Council's Fair Share Allocation for new modest cost housing is identified in Table 19, "Fair Share Goals for New Modest Cost Housing." TABLE 19 Fair Share Goals for New Modest Cost Housing Fair Share Goals For First Priority Household Growth New Modest Cost Community Distribution Percentage Housing Units Brooklyn Center 1.03 365 Units Source: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, 1979. PUBLIC PRCGRAM ADMINISTRATION Presently housing activities in the City of Brooklyn Center are admi- nistered either by one of two public agencies: the City of Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority (staffed by a housing administrative assistant from the City Manager's office) or the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Due to the significant number of interrelated housing activities that must be undertaken to develop a comprehensive neighborhood preservation /revitalization /development program in the future, it might be advantageous to centralize all housing activities under one body. This centralization would allow a smooth coordination between, various housing and community development activities so that resources might be utilized to their fullest potential and a comprehensive plan for { neighborhood revitalization and housing development could commence. The City of Brooklyn Center should consider the possibility within 3 -5 years of fully activating their existing Housing and Redevelopment Authority (H.RA) to serve this function, as well as developing a working relationship with existing non - profit, housing development corporations operatinc in Minneapolis to assist in housing rehabilitation as outlined in the Housing Plan and Program Development.