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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 07-11 CCP Regular Session AGENDA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION July 11, 2011 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 1. City Council Discussion of Agenda Items and Questions 2. Miscellaneous 3. Discussion of Work Session Agenda Items as Time Permits 4. Adjourn CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Brooklyn Center AGENDA July 11, 2011 1. Informal Open Forum with City Council 6:45 p.m. provides an opportunity for the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Open Forum will be limited to 15 minutes, it is not televised, and it may not be used to make personal attacks, to air personality grievances, to make political endorsements, or for political campaign purposes. Council Members will not enter into a dialogue with citizens. Questions from the Council will be for clarification only. Open Forum will not be used as a time for problem solving or reacting to the comments made but, rather, for hearing the citizen for informational purposes only. 2. Invocation 7 p.m. 3. Call to Order Regular Business Meeting The City Council requests that attendees turn off cell phones and pagers during the meeting. A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. 4. Roll Call 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda The following items are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered at the end of Council Consideration Items. a. Approval of Minutes 1. June 27, 2011 Study Session 2. June 27, 2011 Regular Session 3. June 27, 2011 Work Session b. Licenses c. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2011-10 Contract 2011-G, West Palmer Park Building Replacement 7. Presentations/Proclamations/Recognitions/Donations a. Resolution Expressing Recognition of Earle Brown Days Committee Requested Council Action: Motion to adopt resolution. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- July 11, 2011 8. Public Hearings None. 9. Planning Commission Items None. 10. Council Consideration Items a. Mayoral Appointment of Member to Serve on Financial Commission Requested Council Action: Motion to ratify Mayoral appointment. 11. Council Report 12. Adjournment [The City Council may elect to adjourn to closed Executive Session under the attorney- client privilege to discuss pending litigation Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3 (b) RE: Gerald Andresen v. City of Brooklyn Center] Agenda Items Tabled or Continued An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the Brooklyn Center City Charter, Sections 4.01 and 4.02 This item was first read on April 12, 2010; was published in the official newspaper on April 22, 2010; and the Public Hearing was continued at the May 10, 2010, meeting until such time as the Charter Commission makes its recommendation to the City Council. AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION July 11, 2011 Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review of Proposed Amendment of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 2. Highway 252 Update 3. Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project Update PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS Later /Ongoing 1. Financial Commission Report — Utility Collection July 25 2. Youth Activities — Councilmember Roche 3. Progress Reports on Achievement of Strategic Goals 4. School District Discussions/BC Strategic Plan Report 5. Sister City Update 6. Active Living Program 7. Annual Department Year End Reports 8. Graduated Sanitary Utility Rate Study — August 22 9. Garbage Hauler Organized Collection Update — October 10. Youth Participation Request — October 11. Neighborhood Designations — December City Council 'Agenda Item No. 6a • • • MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION JUNE 27, 2011 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Director of Fiscal and Support Services Dan Jordet, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS • Councilmember Ryan referenced an e-mail he received regarding Item 10b, Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing by the City Council on the Proposed Amendment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2. City Manager Curt Boganey explained that after December 31, 2011, the EDA will no longer have the ability to amend the budget and capture additional increment. The proposed amendment, if approved, creates maximum flexibility in allowing the EDA to amend the budget so it will remain intact after December 31, 2011, and decide what to do with proceeds already received or received in the future. Mr. Boganey clarified the recommended action is to establish a public hearing date and specific information on proposed changes will be presented at a July Work Session. Councilmember Roche noted that Item 10c, Park and Recreation Recommendation, Tobacco- Free Parks Policy, does not allow an opportunity for the public to provide input. He acknowledged the attendance of several citizens, two being children, who may like an opportunity to speak to that issue. Mr. Boganey explained that Item 10c only requires a Council motion and is not a noticed Public Hearing. However, the Council is not precluded from allowing the public to speak, if so desired. MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Kleven reported on a constituent telephone call regarding a neighbor who was burning garbage and lawn debris in a Weber grill. She had encouraged the citizen to call 911 when this is occurring or attend Open Forum. Since the resident was not available tonight, she . submitted her comments in writing. Mayor Willson stated Councilmember Kleven was correct 06/27/11 -1- DRAFT in suggesting the citizen call 911 should the neighbor burn garbage in violation of the City's • ordinance. Mr. Boganey confirmed that the written complaint included an error; residents are required to have garbage collection service. Councilmember Lasman asked about the fine for burning yard waste or garbage. Mr. Boganey stated an administrative fine would be an option or to issue a citation requiring court appearance. Councilmember Roche stated he has the invitations to the United States President created by elementary school children; however, several were not available so summer school students will create additional invitations. He asked about the process to send the invitation. Councilmember Lasman felt the Centennial Committee should be part of the process to avoid any impression of disrespect for their work. Mayor Willson agreed, noting the Centennial Committee was organized to deal with those events so this should start with them, as a common courtesy. If a matter of immediacy, he suggested the issue go to the Chair to obtain his opinion. Mr. Boganey stated he will call the Centennial Committee, be happy to draft a letter, and would appreciate suggestions for the letter. Councilmember Kleven requested an update on 5713 Camden. It was noted that the property owner had appeared before the Council in May to request that their three sheds be grandfathered. Mr. Boganey stated a letter was drafted explaining what the ordinance requires and advising the property owner of available options. He stated he will check on the status and report back. Councilmember Ryan asked what will be the City's chief concern given the uncertainty of the • State's budget and potential shut down. Mr. Boganey advised that nonpayment of LGA, Homestead Credits, PERA payments, and special funding for police and fire grants would be concerns. Mayor Willson noted a contingency is in place for budgeted LGA funds; which should address the short-term. He commented on the anticipated increase in unemployment to 8.9% if the government shuts down and potential economic impact. At the request of Councilmember Roche, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug provided an update on the Dupont Avenue and Twin Lake reconstruction projects. The Council questioned the status of the foreclosure sale of Shingle Creek Towers. Mr. Boganey advised of letters and e -mails sent and telephone calls made to Senator's offices and indicated he will follow up with another telephone call. Mayor Willson read the facsimile he received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development thanking the City for its June 14, 2011, letter, describing its thorough review of the bidder's qualifications and experiences, and that the goal is to ensure purchasers have the financial capacity and demonstrated experience to acquire and transform the property into a viable and affordable housing resource. Councilmember Lasman asked about the request to have chickens. Mr. Boganey stated a letter was mailed to the requestor advising the City's ordinance prohibits keeping of fowl and it is being enforced. He asked the Council if it was interested in amending the ordinance. • 06/27/11 -2- DRAFT • Councilmember Roche and Mayor Willson acknowledged the City's changing demographic and indicated they would be willing to explore what other communities are doing and discuss the request at a Work Session. Councilmembers Kleven, Lasman, and Ryan indicated they were not interested in considering an ordinance amendment at this time. Mayor Willson indicated there is not a majority consensus to put this issue on a Work Session agenda. Mr. Boganey stated he will notify the citizen that the Council is not inclined, at this point, to change the ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to close the Study Session at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. • 06/27/11 -3- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL • OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JUNE 27, 2011 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 6:45 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, Police Chief Kevin Benner, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inca • Mayor Tim Willson opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. Byron Laher, Community Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP), reported on anticipated impacts to CEAP services should the State government shut down on July 1, 2011. He advised that their Board decided they will fund the food shelf and Meals on Wheels through reserves, help from churches, a line of credit, and advance from United Way. Through these efforts, they estimate these services can be funded through August. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, announced the start of the Farmers Market at Brooklyn Methodist and that excess food will be donated to CEAP. She also announced the July 2, 2011, Lakewood Cemetery event honoring veterans and availability of a three -book series on the 280 men who served in the Civil War from the Brooklyn. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Lasman seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan commented on the recent passing of State Senator Linda Scheid and her great contribution to Brooklyn Center. He also read a statement from Governor Dayton • describing Senator Scheid's contributions. Councilmember Ryan requested a moment of silence in memory of friend and Senator Linda Scheid as the Invocation. 06/27/11 -1- DRAFT • 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 7:01 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Police Chief Kevin Benner, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe, City Attorney Charlie LeFevere, and Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, re approved: ge da, and the following consent items we pp • 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 13 2011— Study Session 2. June 13, 2011— Regular Session 3. June 13, 2011 —Work Session 6b. LICENSES GARBAGE HAULER Allied Waste Services P.O. Box 39, Circle Pines Darling International 9000 382" Avenue, Blue Earth Jate Mies 8289 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids Randy's Environmental Services P.O. Box 169, Delano T & L Sanitation Service P.O. Box 49695, Blaine Walters Recycling & Refuse P.O. Box 67, Circle Pines MECHANICAL MacDonald Heating and A/C 11848 305 Avenue N., Princeton R & S HVAC 1615 Livingstone Road, Hudson, WI Thermal Engineering & Contracting P.O. Box 309, Rockford Twin Peaks Heating & A/C 12901 221 Avenue NW, Elk River . RENTAL — CURRENT RENTAL STANDARDS INITIAL (TYPE II — two-year license) 6319 France Avenue N. David Upton 06/27/11 -2- DRAFT 5912 Washburn Avenue N. Tim Xiong 7212 Willow Lane Michael Beasley • 4910 Wingard Place Thao Do 3801 Woodbine Lane Tom Prasky RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 6830 Perry Avenue N. Ming Yao Zheng RENEWAL (TYPE I — three-year license) 3701 47t Avenue N. Passed w/Weather Deferral Drew Kabanuk 1302 69 Avenue N. /Carrington Dr. Apts.. Myra Chazin 542872 d Circle Joseph Ditto 6725 Bryant Avenue N. Vong Duong 5120 Drew Avenue N. Neng Zhang 3806 Eckberg Drive Precious Properties, Inc. 6243 France Avenue N. Tamiko & Lonnie Morgan 4207 Lakeside Avenue #320 Heinz Pollinger 4214 Lakeside Avenue N. James Shoultz 6913 Quail Avenue N. Miles Mehaffrey SIGNHANGER Signminds, Inc. 1400 Quincy Street, Minneapolis • 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -94 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -95 APPROVING FINAL PLAT FOR RAINBOWS GARDEN CITY SECOND ADDITION 6e. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND PERMIT FOR TEMPORARY ON- SALE LIQUOR LICENSE SUBMITTED BY THE CHURCH OF ST. ALPHONSUS, 7025 HALIFAX AVENUE NORTH, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD JULY 30-31,2011 Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS /RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -96 EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM Mayor Willson read in full a resolution recognizing the achievements of the Park Center High School girls' softball team in winning the Class 2A State tournament for the second consecutive year. • 06/27/11 -3- DRAFT Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to approve RESOLUTION • NO. 2011-96 Expressing Recognition of the Achievement of the Park Center High School Girls Softball Team. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Willson stated it is an honor to recognize Kati Fern and Nicola Tade, two team members who are Brooklyn Center residents. He presented the resolution to Coach Steve Ericson, Ms. Fern, and Ms. Tade. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS — None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS — None, 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. CONSIDERATION OF TYPE IV 6 -MONTH PROVISIONAL RENTAL LICENSE FOR 910 55 AVENUE NORTH • Assistant City Manager/Director of Building and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning advised that 910 55 Avenue North was inspected and 11 property code violations were cited and ultimately corrected. This property qualifies for a Type IV six -month provisional rental license based on the number of property code violations found during the initial rental license inspection. The property owner is also required to submit a mitigation plan and report monthly on the progress of that plan. Staff has reviewed that mitigation plan and held discussion with the property owner and recommends approval based on meeting standards in the mitigation plan. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to open the hearing. No one addressed the City Council. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Roche seconded to close the hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to approve the issuance of a Type IV six -month provisional rental license and mitigation plan for 910 55 Avenue North, with the requirement that the mitigation plan must be strictly adhered to before a renewal rental • license would be considered. Motion passed unanimously. 06/27/11 -4- DRAFT 10b. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -97 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE TAX • INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO.2 Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to schedule a public hearing to consider an amendment of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for TIF District No. 2. He described the size and location of TIF District No. 2, which was created in 1985, and three components included in the amendment. Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -97 Calling for a Public Hearing by the City Council on the proposed amendment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2. Motion passed unanimously. 10c. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - TOBACCO -FREE PARKS POLICY City Manager Curt Boganey introduced the item, discussed the history, and stated the purpose of the proposed resolution to adopt a tobacco -free park policy. Arvid Sorenson, Park and Recreation Commission Chair, described their deliberation of the • issues relating to a tobacco -free parks policy and determination to not recommend a full ban of tobacco use, which would impact the golf course. He stated the Commission reached agreement that during youth activities it is important to prohibit tobacco use because it sets a bad example. Councilmember Roche acknowledged the attendance of Tobacco Free Youth members and residents who would like to provide input. The Council expressed no objection to hearing their testimony. Joslyn Koudou of 766 66 Avenue N. and Elveena Musso of 6221 Shingle Creek Parkway, Apt. 507, both tenth graders, advised their High School adopted a tobacco free policy and encouraged the Council to do the same. They also commented on the negative impact of cigarette litter and advocated for a policy that promotes health and creates a safe environment in the City's parks. Ephraim Olani, 3813 51" Avenue, thanked the Park and Recreation Commission for its recommendation and testified that many Africans living in Brooklyn Center do not have the ability to take summer vacations so they frequently take their children to the City's parks. He advocated for a broader tobacco -free policy to make all parks, trails, picnic areas, and green spaces tobacco -free. He introduced his son and brother -in -law's children who had been in attendance when the City of Brooklyn Park adopted its tobacco -free policy. Diane Sannes, 7006 Willow Lane, stated she had spoken on this issue in 1988 and noted that the late Senator Scheid also supported a tobacco free policy. She presented a petition of over 250 • signatures in support of a tobacco -free policy. Ms. Sannes announced the upcoming Relay for Life and provided photocopies to the Council depicting people holding alcoholic beverages when 06/27/11 -5- DRAFT • the signage at the Dudley Tournament clearly indicated consumption of alcoholic beverages was prohibited. Brittany McFadden, Tobacco Free Compliance, reported that Osseo adopted a tobacco -free policy for its entire park system so 137 communities in the State have now adopted such a policy. She displayed a poster containing signatures in support of tobacco -free parks that were collected at the Earth Day event. In response to Councilmember Roche, Ms. McFadden reported that effective July 1, 2011, all Hennepin County owned property, including libraries, buildings, and parking lots, will be tobacco free. Councilmember Roche stated the City partnered with the Three Rivers Park system and he believed it behooves the City to follow their best practices in terms of having a no smoking policy across the board. In addition, Hennepin County will be smoke free as of July 1, 2011. Councilmember Roche thanked the Park and Recreation Commission for fully vetting this issue and indicated he will vote against the resolution because he believes it is time to send a clear message of the City's intent to rebuild and revitalize the community. In addition, it would address the negative impact of littering relating to tobacco products. Councilmember Ryan asked whether there was an advantage to consider a policy that is consistent with neighboring communities and Hennepin County. It was noted that Hennepin County's policy does not include its parks. Mr. Boganey stated he was unsure if all adjacent communities have the same policy but if so, it may potentially reduce confusion for park users and assist with enforcement and compliance. Councilmember Ryan stated he took the thorough • deliberations of the Park and Recreation Commission into consideration and while littering is a serious issue and a strong argument to ban tobacco in parks, he supports a voluntary policy that could produce the greatest voluntary compliance. Councilmember Kleven asked whether Robbinsdale, Crystal, and Maple Grove have adopted policies. Ms. McFadden advised that Maple Grove's and Plymouth's policies cover its entire park system, Crystal and Robinsdale have partial policies that covers some park areas, and New Hope has not yet discussed a policy. Minneapolis' policy covers the majority of their park system and most major events. Councilmember Lasman stated her appreciation for the work of the Park and Recreation Commission and support for the tobacco -free policy as recommended, noting it is a step in the right direction to serve the needs of Brooklyn Center. She noted the policy will assure smoking and tobacco products are not used where youth are present yet not impact events that bring a lot of people and business to the City. Councilmember Lasman moved and Councilmember Kleven seconded to adopt a policy of Tobacco -Free Parks. Mayor Willson stated it comes down to how to enforce a total tobacco ban and the resources it would require to do so. He stated voluntary compliance is a good first step and until the State of • Minnesota, Federal government, or legal entity makes tobacco an illegal drug he is unsure how the City can ban individuals from that right. 06/27/11 -6- DRAFT Councilmember Ryan stated that while he is not a tobacco user, believes the Council needs to consider the community it serves and that there is some resistance by the older generation to a • complete tobacco ban based on individual liberty rights. He stated his hope that a future Council, after seeing a high degree of voluntary compliance, can revisit the issue and gradually move to a complete ban. Councilmember Roche reiterated his support for a full tobacco ban, noting it would also stop tobacco litter from entering Shingle Creek. Mayor Willson read the City's current policy on tobacco use and the tobacco -free policy. Councilmember Roche voted against the same. Motion passed. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Roche stated his enjoyment of the fireworks display on Saturday at Central Park and thanked all who participated in community events. He reported on the Brooklyn Center Angels, a baseball team he is coaching and encouraged residents to check City Watch or the City's website to learn about summer programs, including baseball. Councilmember Lasman reported on her attendance at the following: • June 14, 2011, Happy Hollow Park neighborhood meeting that was informative • June 18, 2011, sold tickets for the Dudley Tournament • June 19, 2011, attended the Surly bill passage that was authored by the late Senator • Scheid and one of her legacies • June 21, 2011 Rockin' Hollywoods dance, the kickoff to the Earle Brown Days Celebration • June 23, 2011, she was unable able to participate in the parade due to illness but watched it on television • June 25, 2011, enjoyed all day family events associated with Earle Brown Days Councilmember Kleven reported on her attendance at the following: • June 14, 2011, neighborhood area gathering at Happy Hollow Park and thanked the Brookdale Covenant Church for hosting due to the bad weather • June 16, 2011, Planning Commission meeting • June 18, 2011, helped sell tickets at Dudley along with Councilmember Lasman • June 19, 2011, waffle breakfast • June 22, 2011, Earle Brown Days parade • June 25, 2011, Earle Brown Days festival at Centennial Park. She extended a thank you to all who worked to make the day special for everyone. Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following: • June 14, 2011, Happy Hollow neighborhood meeting and thanked the Brookdale Covenant Church for providing space • June 18, 2011, sold tickets at Centennial Park for Dudley Tournament • 06/27/11 -7- DRAFT • June 21, 2011, accompanied the Park and Recreation Commission on a walking tour and • then met with the Housing Commission to identify favorable sites for community gardens. • June 23, 2011, Earle Brown Days parade Councilmember Ryan stated it was great to see everyone who turned out for Earle Brown Days. He commented on the five days of family -fun events and extended his thanks to Earle Brown Days Chair Mike Meyer and Committee, the Lions Club, Brooklyn Center Police Department, former Mayors Myrna Kragness and Phil Cohen, and staff member Sue LaCrosse for their great contribution. Mayor Willson reported on his attendance at the following: • June 14, 2011, Happy Hollow neighborhood meeting. He thanked the Brookdale Covenant Church for providing space during the rain and complimented City staff and the Police Department on their contribution and flexibility in being able to move to a different site. • June 18, 2011, Dudley Tournament ticket sales • June 23, 2011, Earle Brown Days Parade that included five bands with one being from St. Peter High School, his alma mater. He thanked businesses for donations to bring bands to the parade. Mayor Willson stated he was honored to fly in the lead plane during the fly over. He stated the fly over included four planes from WWII that were flying in tight formation. • • June 25, 2011, fireworks display, the best he has ever seen Mayor Willson extended this thanks to the Earle Brown Days volunteers for their hard work on the events and parade and to staff liaisons Sue LaCrosse and Vickie Schleuning. He emphasized that Brooklyn Center is blessed with volunteers to serve on commissions and civic organizations like the Lions and others that support events which the City would not have the resources to support. 12. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Roche moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded adjournment of the City` Council meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 06/27/11 -8- DRAFT MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER • IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK SESSION JUNE 27, 2011 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council/Economic Development Authority (EDA) met in Work Session called to order by Mayor/President Tim Willson at 8:39 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Tim Willson and Councilmembers /Commissioners Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Public Works Director /City Engineer Steve Lillehaug, Director of Business and Development Gary Eitel, Assistant City Manager/Director of Building & Community Standards Vickie Schleuning, Director of Community Activities Recreation and Services Jim Glasoe . Y � , Police Chief Kevin Benner, and Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. FIREHOUSE PARK — COUNCILMEMBER ROCHE • Councilmember /Commissioner Roche proposed the City partner with the Brooklyn Center High School to convert one or two of its ten tennis courts into a basketball court. He noted the High School location has sufficient parking, is across the street from the East Fire House station, and would enforce the City's commitment to its youth. The City C ouncil/E DA discussed this opportunity, agreed it was an interesting concept, and acknowledged it may relieve some issues with the half basketball court at Firehouse Park that is located directly across from single- family residences. It was pointed out that the High School tennis courts may accommodate a full -sized basketball court, was better lit than Firehouse Park, and the Police regularly patrols the area. The City Council/EDA referenced the Police Chief's report dated June 24, 2011, advising there are fewer complaints relating to the Firehouse Park basketball court; however, one resident remained concerned. The consensus of the City Council/EDA was to direct staff to contact the Brooklyn Center High School to explore the possibility of converting one or two of the Brooklyn Center High School's tennis courts into a basketball and to consider whether a limited level of funding should be offered as an incentive. City Manager Curt Boganey stated staff will contact the District 286 Superintendent and if the High School is amenable, present a recommendation for Council consideration. • 06/27/11 -1- DRAFT ADJOURNMENT • Councilmember /Commissioner Lasman moved and Councilmember /Commissioner Roche seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 8:51 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. • 06/27/11 -2- DRAFT City Council Agenda Item No. 6b • COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: July 5, 2011 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Maria Rosenbaum, Deputy City Clerk„„�� SUBJECT: Licenses for City Council Approval Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the following licenses at its July 5, 2011, meeting. Background: The following businesses /persons have applied for City licenses as noted. Each business /person has fulfilled the requirements of the City Ordinance governing respective licenses, submitted appropriate applications, and paid proper fees. Applicants for rental dwelling licenses are in compliance with Chapter 12 of the City Code of Ordinances, unless comments are noted below the property address on the attached rental report. GARBAGE HAULER • Aspen Waste Systems, Inc. 2951 Weeks Avenue SE, Minneapolis Budget Waste Systems, Inc. , 3516 East Lake Street, Minneapolis Lepage & Sons, Inc. 3118 162 ° a Lane NW, Andover Midwest Grease P.O. Box 26, Redwood Falls Sanimax USA, Inc. 505 Hardman Avenue, South St. Paul Waste Management — Blaine 10050 Naples Street NE, Blaine LIQUOR — ON -SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR The Global Kitchen, Inc. 6000 Shingle Creek Pkwy MECHANICAL Air Rite Heating & A/C 15731 Hallmark Path, Apple Valley Avid Heating & Cooling 7700 County Road 110 W, Minnetrista Marsh Heating & A/C 6248 Lakeland Avenue N, Brooklyn Park Metro Sheet Metal Inc. 3260 Farnum Road, St. Paul River City Sheet Metal 8290 Main Street NE, Fridley RENTAL See attached report. SIGN HANGER Franz Reprographics 2781 Freeway Blvd, Brooklyn Center • JC Signs & Graphics 20 Second Avenue W, Foley 3lission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM Rental License Category Criteria Policy — Adopted by City Council 03 -08 -10 • Property Code and Nuisance Violations Criteria License Category Number of Units Property Code Violations per (Based on Property Inspected Unit Code Only) Type I - 3 Year 1 -2 units 0 -1 Type II - 2 Year 1 -2 units Greater than 1 but not more than 4 Type III —1 Year 1 -2 units Greater than 4 but not more than 8 Type IV — 6 Months 1 -2 units Greater than 8 ,.. r�er than 3 License Number of Units Validated Calls for Disorderly Conduct Category Service & Part I Crimes (Calls Per Unit/Year) No Category 1 -2 0 -1 Impact 5 or more units 0 -0.35 • Decrease. l 1 -2 Greater than 1 but not more than 3 Category Nrreatr #han b 25 ut not'rnore than 1 .. 5 or more units Greater than 0.35 but not more than 0.50 Decrease 2 1 -2 Greater than 3 Categories x 5 or more units Greater than 0.50 Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. • Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Rental Licenses for Council Approval on July 11, 2011 Property Final Dwelling Renewal Code License Police License Unpaid Unpaid Property Address Type or Initial Owner Violations Type CFS * Type ** Utilities Taxes 1 Bldg Dean Bona 5207 Xerxes Ave N 12 Units Initial (formerly Dennis Bona) 0 1 N/A I OK OK 1325 68th Ln N Single Family Initial Konrad Wagner 0 11 N/A 11 OK OK 4201 Lakeside Ave#302 Single Family Initial Xavier Haro 0 11 N/A 11 OK OK 4708 Lakeview Ave Single Family Initial Gary Scherber 0 11 N/A 11 OK OK 7217 Unity Ave N Single Family Initial Ghulam Pyarali 0 11 N/A 11 OK OK 4213 Woodbine La Single Family Initial Donald Stefanske/Betty Engelby 0 11 N/A 11 OK OK 1 Bldg 2 1 5301 Dupont Ave N 6 Units Renewal Ung Properties LLP .33/Unit I .17/Unit I OK OK 3700 55th Ave N Single Family Renewal Ronald Sonnek 2 11 0 11 OK OK 6839 Colfax Ave N Single Family Renewal Danny&Stacey Angell 2 11 0 11 OK OK 5600 Judy La Single Family Renewal Nita Morlock 3 11 0 11 OK OK 5517 Knox Ave N Single Family Renewal Roger Harris 0 1 0 1 OK OK 4207 Lakeside Ave#322 Single Family Renewal Paul Swedberg 0 1 0 1 OK OK 6342 Orchard Ave N Single Family Renewal jArt Zink 0 1 1 0 1 1 OK OK 6637 Xerxes PI N Single Family Renewal I Douglas Finch 0 1 1 0 1 OK OK *CFS=Calls For Service for Renewal Licenses Only(Initial Licenses are not applicable to calls for service and will be listed N/A.) ** Final License Type Type I=3 year Type 11=2 year Type III=1 year i City Council Agenda Item No. 6c COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM DATE: July 5, 2011 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works /City Engineer SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids, Improvement Project No. 2011 -10 Contract 2011 -G, West Palmer Park Building Replacement Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the resolution approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids, Improvement Project No. 2011 -10, Contract 2011 -G, West Palmer Park Building Replacement. Background: The 2011 Capital Improvement Program includes a project to replace the West Palmer Lake Park building. At the March 28, 2011, City Council Work Session, the City Council indicated its desire to pursue the West Palmer Lake Park building and directed staff to proceed with those plans. Subsequently, construction plans, specifications and contract documents have been prepared for the West Palmer Park Building Replacement project. See attached plans. Staff is prepared to begin the project bidding process upon authorization from the City Council The bidding process would involve advertisement of the project as required. Sealed bids would be collected, opened on a scheduled bid opening date, and tabulated by the City Clerk and City Engineer. Staff anticipates that the bid results will be presented to the. City Council for consideration on August 11, 2011. Budget Issues: The funding source for this project is the Capital Improvements fund and is budgeted in the current CIP at $300,000. The updated total West Palmer Lake Park project cost is estimated to be $355,000, with the building portion of the project estimated at $296,000. Should this project cost increase be realized upon opening bids for the building portion of the project, City Council will need to consider amending the budget for this project. Council Goals: Strategic: 5. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure improvements Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2011 -10, CONTRACT 2011 -G, WEST PALMER PARK BUILDING REPLACEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center's 2011 Capital Improvement Program contains the West Palmer Park Building Replacement Project; and WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been prepared under the direction of the City Engineer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that: 1. The plans and specifications for Improvement Project No. 2011 -10 are hereby approved and ordered filed with the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official • newspaper, in the Construction Bulletin, and a web -based on -line advertising service, an advertisement for bids for the making of such improvements in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, shall specify the work to be done and shall state the time and location at which bids will be opened by the City Clerk and the City Manager or their designees. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City of Brooklyn Center for 5 percent of the amount of such bid. July 11, 2011 Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. m `o CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER N N WEST PALMER PARK BUILDING 7110 Palmer Lake Drive (72nd. & West Palmer Drive) Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429 In LU x PROJECT TEAM _ CODE INFORMATION - NEW BUILDING DRAWING INDEX 0 " o zoos IBC w.c co EASnEET MECHANICAL y w OWNER: LcHANICxL axA •Z " " City of Brooklyn Park NO FIRE PROTECTION REQUIRED • CONSTRUCTION TYPE V -B CIVIL 5200 85th Avenue North srtE PLSn >awos wccowa er.; auNBlnc suvx�asuurARV SERER VLars ° d s H. (7631424.8000 ONE UNISEX RESTROOM PER THE BROOKLYN CENTER BUILDING OFFICIAL c1 vlalrvolscomurcT SIF PIS. Iaa,.Hywwxa o o.w: aLUNaINC ISONErxlcs � � Brooklyn Park. Minnesota 55443 lax (763) 493 -8391 0� ttUNBING aCxEOUIEaa DETA0.5 3 wi � =- • OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: ASSEMBLY (RECREATION( - GROUP "A - 3" • ARCHITECTURAL LOCATION ON PROPERTY: OVER 100' -0" ON THREE (3) SIDES ELECTRICAL w • ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA: 6.000 SQ. FT. BASIC ALLOWABLE AREA. DOUBLED FOR SETBACK = 12.000 SQ. F7. ' - s� nLM. rLEC1Rn-u vorkRaulw *Inc aLANS to - ARCHITECT: TOTAL AREA OF BUILDING: 985 SQ. FT. NOT INCLUDING ROOF OVERHANGS Azu Roosann. REnECTEO Cnnnc aLAry Fa elECTwcu scxEwxESa oarAns m" BUetow and Associates, Inc. HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES: 17' -0" HIGH. ONE STORY RooF aLAN Orvo scxEOULES �� 2345 Rice Street Suite 210 • OCCUPANT LOAD- AREA OCCUPANTS A1c auaanc sscTlona ElEVanorvs St. Paul. Minnesota 55113 (651)483 -6701 - °..o +vul sscTlon u+DOe *als ACTIVITY (PICNIC CLASSROOM) @ 15 50. FT, PER OCCUPANT 576 SF aft STRUCTURAL �d 300 CIVIL ENGINEERS: UNISEX (E. MECH EEEC) CUPANT FT PER OCCUPANT 44 SF 4 By Owner UNISEX TOILET ILET @ @ 3E. 300 SO. Fl. PER OCCUPANT 63 SF REFERENCE L y v n ♦ w. ° a., •,,,., .w -. PATIO (PICNIC OR CLASSROOM) @ 15 SQ. FT. PER OCCU 540 S i6 =P[�xeFr; Ec -rzc rR. rts , STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. TOTALS 1.323 SF 76 OCCUPANTS Larson Engineering, Inc. • EGRESS CALCULATION: 40 OCCUPANTS (INSIDE 'I x 0.2 = 8.0 INCHES REQUIRED EXIT WIDTH. THE EXITS 3524 Lahore Road SHOWN MORE THAN MEET THIS REQUIREMENT White Bear Lake. Minnesota (65 481 -9120 INDOOR HIGH: LOW DRINKING FOUNTAIN TO BE PROVIDED SITE LOCATION MAP 55110 lax (6511481 -9201 SLOP SINK REQUIRED IN UTILITY ROOM II n EXISTING KYLAWN PARK BUILDING - 6015 Kyle Avenue North MECHANICAL ENGINEER: PE Services, Inc. p i 6053 Hudson Ro fax (651)225.0806 ad Suite 290 (651) 225 -1180 Saint Paul. Minnesota 55125 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PE Services Inc. 6053 Hudson Road Suite 290 (651) 225 -1180 Saint Paul. 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TwNAnDPAxEL °ABDVEDDDxBArowmDDws •TArv• �PwEwxwxm.xTBDxDLwDDEPLA °nMD ��""Pwx�D.TI "oTOg�•ArP. -T,�. �E 1122 INTERIOR. , ODnxEOr ncwc An wooDAND —D— - NATwusru —R R 1 INTERIOR ELEVATION g INTERIOR ELEVATION �\ INTERIOR ELEVATION A3��. ss wAU s rv,wA..o FOR ADO NP w.A rv. .o ra• = Tw^ a Ta• . t' -0^ -- n Tu^ , rm• • City Council Agenda Item No. 7a • • COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM is DATE: 6/30/11 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation and Services SUBJECT: Resolution Expressing Recognition of Earle Brown Days Committee Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council pass the attached resolution recognizing and thanking the Earle Brown Days Committee for their work related to the "Centennial Edition" of our annual civic celebration. Background: The Earle Brown Days Committee has worked diligently each year to support the annual Earle Brown Days civic celebration. Their dedicated public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center Special recognition should be given to the Committee for this year's expanded schedule of activities commemorating the City's Centennial. It is fitting that we recognize the efforts of the • Earle Brown Days Committee in supporting Brooklyn Center's "Party of the Century ". Budget Issues: None noted. Council Goals: Ongoing: 5. We will improve the image of the City with citizens and others Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: • RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE EARLE BROWN DAYS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the mission of the Earle Brown Days Committee is to organize, coordinate and plan the activities of the Earle Brown Days Festival; and WHEREAS, in honor of the Centennial Celebration, the committee expanded the number of days and activities in 2011; and WHEREAS, the parade had one of the largest crowds in its history; and WHEREAS, the Rockin' Hollywoods concert and the petting zoo were well attended and enhanced the festival schedule; and WHEREAS, the Honor the Veterans program and flyover of the planes was patriotic, heartwarming, and well executed; and WHEREAS, the 2011 Earle Brown Days Festival concluded with the most spectacular fireworks display in Brooklyn Center history; and WHEREAS, the success of the Earle Brown Days Festival was due to the Earle Brown Days • Committee who volunteered their time and talents; and WHEREAS, their dedicated public service and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that their service to the community should be recognized and expressed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the dedicated ublic service of the Earle Brown Days Committee who include Cathy P Y � Y Ballot, Phil Cohen, Myrna Kragness Kauth, Sue LaCrosse, Mike Meyer, Joy Reinhart, Dan Ryan and Karen Youngberg is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center. Date Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. City Council Agenda Item No. 10a • • COUNCIL ITEM MEMORANDUM • DATE: July 5, 2011 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Sharon Knutson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Mayoral Appointment of Member to Serve on Financial Commission Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider ratification of the Mayoral appointment of Dean Van Der Werf, 6736 Regent Avenue North, to the Financial Commission with term to expire December 31, 2012. Background: The Financial Commission is composed of a chairperson and six members. There is one vacancy on the commission. Notice of vacancy on the Commission was posted at City Hall and Community, Center and on the City's website and aired on Cable Channel 16 May 24 through June 24, 2011. Announcement was made in the Brooklyn Center Sun -Post on June 2, 2011. A letter was sent to those persons who previously had submitted an application for appointment to a Brooklyn Center advisory commission informing them of the vacancy and requesting that they call the City Clerk if they are interested in applying for the Commission. They were given the choice of either submitting a • new application or having their application previously submitted considered. Notices were also sent to current advisory commission members. Copies of the applications received were forwarded to City Council Members in the June 24, 2011, update. Attached for City Council Members only are copies of the applications received: Allan Hancock 5520 Fremont Ave N Dean Van Der Werf 6736 Regent AveN An e -mail was sent to each of the applicants notifying them that their application for appointment would be considered at the July 11, 2011, City Council meeting Mayor Willson recommends appointment of Dean Van Der Werf. As previously requested by the City Council, the City Advisory Commission Bylaws are not included in the materials but can be found on the City's website at www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org The membership roster is also available at this site and in the City Council Reference Book. Budget Issues: There are no budget issues to consider. • Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust AGENDA CITY COUNCIL/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORK SESSION July 11, 2011 • Immediately Following Regular City Council and EDA Meetings Which Start at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers City Hall A copy of the full City Council packet is available to the public. The packet ring binder is located at the front of the Council Chambers by the Secretary. ACTIVE DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review of Proposed Amendment of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2. 2. Highway 252 Update 3. Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project Update PENDING LIST FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS Later /Ongoing 1. Financial Commission Report — Utility Collection — July 25 2. Youth Activities — Councilmember Roche 3. Progress Reports on Achievement of Strategic Goals 4. School District Discussions/BC Strategic Plan Report 5. Sister City Update 6. Active Living Program 7. Annual Department Year End Reports 8. Graduated Sanitary Utility Rate Study — August 22 9. Garbage Hauler Organized Collection Update — October 10. Youth Participation Request — October 11. Neighborhood Designations — December • Work Session Agenda Item No. I MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: July 11, 2011 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Gary Eitel, Director of Business and Development -` SUBJECT: Presentation of the Draft Amendment to Tax Increment District No. 2. Recommendations Jennifer Wolfe, from Springsted Financial will be present to review the draft amendment to Tax Increment District No. 2 with the City Council and respond to Council questions. Background: On June 27, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011- 97, which set a public hearing for August 8, 2011 to consider an amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 that includes the following components: 1. The amendment restates and clarifies the revenues and disbursements of the original plan and the 1991 amendment and formally amends the Finance Plan to address line item changes of the 2004 the administrative budget amendment. • 2. The amendment acknowledges the Tax Increment District 2 Spending Plan, as authorized by the 2010 Minnesota Jobs Bill and approved by the City Council and EDA on April 28, 2011. 3. The budget is amended to enable the use of the 2011 Tax Increment to fund the followin g items: - $150,000 for the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Transportation Study, $350,000 for property acquisitions, - $170,000 for public improvements, including intersection improvements, street lighting, and streetscaping, and - $60,000 for other EDA authorized Transportation/Land Use Studies. 3. The amendment provides a TIF 2 budget that would allow the TIF 5 (Shingle Creek Crossing) future repayments of the TIF District 2 Spending Plan inter -fund loan for the following future public improvements: The Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor, the 57 Ave. Corridor, and the Humboldt Ave. Corridor. Attached is a copy of the PowerPoint that Jennifer Wolfe will be presenting at this work session, the draft amendment to the Tax Increment Plan and for your reference the June 20 staff memorandum which provided additional background information on TIF 2. Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life any! preserves the public trust` MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION Policy Issues: Does the City Council wish to have additional information prepared for their consideration of the • amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 that is scheduled for a public hearing on August 8, 2011? Council Goals: Strategic: 2. We will aggressively proceed with implementation of City's redevelopment plans Ongoing 5. We will improve the image of the City with citizens and others Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust • Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota Modification to Redevelopment Plan for Housing Development and Redevelom e�t Project No.1 And Modification No. 3 to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment FinanciDg_District IVo. - _ (A Redevelopment Distrlct) • Within Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No.1 (Earle Browr Farm Project) Dated July1:2011 (Draft) Modification Approved August 8, 2011 (scheduled) 044l_Plan adopted Jl 2,1985 Modificator�.No.1 adopted February 1, 1991 Modification No;_.2 adopted April 25, 1995 (Project Area modified) Prepared by: SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55101 -2887 (651) 223 - 3000 WWW.SPRINGSTED.COM Introduction • The purpose of this Modification No. 3 to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 is to make adjustments to the Estimated Project Costs and Estimated Revenue Sources. This modification increases the overall spending of a "TIF only' budget (the original and previously modified budgets included non -TIF revenues and assumed spending). The sections specifically being modified are the Acquisition Plan, Estimated Project Costs, Revenue Sources and Impact on Taxing Jurisdiction. This modification does not reflect all the legislative changes that have occurred since original adoption, and may not reflect fully the financial ramifications of all the TIF and property tax system changes. Furthermore, this modification includes the estimated fiscal and economic - implication of the tax increment financing district, as modified; which was not a requirement when #lie Original TIF _Plan for TIF District No. 2 was adopted. -_ -- __ _ • • • TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page(s) Section Definitions ............................................................................................................................ Section 11 Modification to Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project ............ ........................................ 2 Section II.A Statement and Finding of Public Purpose ............................ 2 ........................................... Section 11.13 Statutory Authorization. ..... ............................... ....... ........................................... 2 S ection ILC Statement of Objectives ...................................... ...................... — .............................. 2 Section III Modification of TIF District No. 2 ................................ ................................ .......... 3 . ............. Section III.A Acquisition Plan ........................................................................................ ...................... 3 Section 111.13 Estimated Project Costs .............................. ..................................................... 3 S ection III.0 Estimated Revenue Sources...--, ......................... �­­ ...................................................... 4 Section III.D Impact on Taxing Jurisdiction ...................................................................... 6 Exhibit 1: Map of Project Area and TIF District ............................ ............ .......................................... 7 -- --- ------ Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota Section I Definitions • The terms defined in this section have the meanings given herein, unless the context in which they are used indicates a different meaning: "Authori " means the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Brooklyn Center. "City means the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; also referred to as a "Municipality " . "City Council" means the City Council of the City; also referred to as the "Governing Body" "County" means Hennepin County, Minnesota. _ "EDA Act" means Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108, inclusive, as amended. "HRA Act" means Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 to 469.047, inclusive, as amended "Redevelopment Plan" means the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project. _ "Redevelopment Project" means Housing Development and= Redevelopment Project No. 1 in thCCity, which is described in the corresponding Redevelopment Plan. "Project Area" means the geographic area of the; _Redevelopment Project "School District" means Brooklyn Center School Di§tricVlSD No. 286, Minnesota. "State" means the State of Minnesota • "TIF Act" means Minnesota Statutes; Secfions 469.174 through 469.1799, both inclusive. "TIF District" means Tax Increment Financnng District No. 2: "TIF Plan. Modification" means_Modification No 3 to:the tax increment financing plan for the TIF District (this document) { Springsted Page 1 Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota i Section II Modification to Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project The following text represents a Modification to the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1: This modification represents a continuation of the goals and objectives set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1. Generally, the substantive changes include the modification of the estimated public costs and estimated revenues sources for the TIF District. The Estimated Public Costs is modified to include those set forth in Section III.B of the TIF Plan Modification and the Estimated Revenue Sources is modified to include those set forth in Section Ill, C of the TIF Plan Modification. For further information, a review of the Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 is recommended and is available from the City of Brooklyn Center. Other relevant information is contained in the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, and No 5166ifed within Redevelopment Project No. 1. A map of Redevelopment Project No. 1 is shown in Exhibit I Section ILA Statement and Finding of Public Purpose_ On April 25, 1994, the City Council and Authority expanded the boundaries of the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project to include Housing Development Project No -land other properties and provided additional housing powers. The modified redevelopment project is renamed Housmg__Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1. =- _ The Authority intends to use the powers allowed under the EDA Act and HRA - Act to promote development and redevelopment through the City and to pool resources in orderto`reduce financial barriers to providing decent housing and employment opportunities Section ILB Statutory Authorization On August 24, 1;987, the City C66661l_aathorized the establishment of the Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority e (Authodty). Pursuant to - Qty--Council Resolution No. 87 -170, the Authority has and may exercise all of the powers conferred by law' Upon_a Housing -and Redevelopment Authority. The Authority has been authorized by the City 16_ carry out all powers and administer all projects initiated by the Brooklyn Center HRA. The Authority established :Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 pursuant to the EDA Act and the HRA Act. HRA Act authonzesAe Authority to exercise all the powers relating to a housing and redevelopment authority granted under Minnesota .Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047, or other law. Within the City areas exist where- involvement is necessary to cause redevelopment to occur, The Authority has certain statutory powers;- -- uar t #o the TIF Act to assist in financing eligible activities related to these redevelopment needs. Section ILC Statement of Objectives The sampling of the general goals and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan are listed below: ■ To provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for persons of low and moderate income. ■ To provide governmental assistance to eliminate slum and blight. - ■ To provide an ongoing benefit to the residents of the City and those who may frequent the area. • To enhance the tax base of the City. Springsted Page 2 Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota • To provide maximum opportunity, consistent with the needs of the City, for development by private • enterprise. • To better utilize vacant or undeveloped land. This modification of the estimated public costs for TIF District No. 2 will ensure a continuation of the EDA's goals and objectives of the Project Area that result in increased opportunities for commercial development and will otherwise benefit the health, safety, morals and welfare of the residents of the City. Section III Modification of TIF District No. 2 Section III.A Acquisition Plan The 2 n d modification of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 expan by combining the Earle Brown Farm Redevelopment Project and the Housing Development P--role&TNo. 1 ir&_N� _Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1. A copy of the map of the project area is included W_E Chiblt I and indicates the boundaries of TIF District No. 2. The 2nd modification authcr� eZl =that the City may acquke_any parcel located in Housing Development and Redevelopment Project No. 1 (P=ro -ect Area). We restate this aut ion and include additionally authorization for the EDA to acquire any properywithin the Project Area. The ED" to acquire property within the Project Area to further Redevelopment Prkn l>}ectives_incl_uaing acquisition of any necessary right of way in connection with the projects listed in Section 111.6 below =_ Section 111.13 Estimated Project Costs - The estimated project costs are based solely upon t prolecfs+ing.expe►xfitures on the part of, either the City or EDA. Table I shown on pages 4s the estimated project costs foie -paid for or financed with tax increments, • as modified. ANTICIPATED DEVELOPMENT EXPECTED-TO-OCCUR A FTE R JUNE, 2011 The estimat" cists detarCeMTable I includei eowing added projects: ■ =EDA land purchases within Prod Area ■ = °t4oklyn Boulevard Corridor Transporfation /Land Planning Study • EDA Transpoifi&n /Land Use Studies • Interse8fiOamprovements,treet Lighting and Streetscape improvements • Public imprave _hentst =and around Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor, 57th Avenue Corridor, and Humboldt Avenue Corridor _ _ • Jobs Bill Projects (amended, originally authorized in April, 2011): • D -Barn pedestrian link project • Shingle Creek Crossing redevelopment project (including assistance to purchase Midas property) • Environmental remediation /redevelopment of Howe Fertilizer Site The Authority reserves the right to administratively adjust the amount of any of the items listed in Table I or to incorporate additional eligible items, so long as the total estimated project costs to be paid for or financed with tax increments is not increased. • Springsterl Page 3 Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota Section III.0 Estimated Revenue Sources The primary revenue source for financing the estimated project casts will be tax increment revenue. Also available for the acquisition of the Earle Brown Farm are Community Development Block Grant Funds and land sales. Only expenditures from land sales have been included in the estimated project costs detailed above (the Community Development Block Grant funds have been removed). The original estimated captured value for the district was based on development completed and fully assessed by 1991. In addition to the capture of the increment for new development, it was anticipated that additional increment would be obtained for increased values, both new and existing development, dur ni - the life of the district. It was assumed that assessed values would increase at three (3) percent annually. Addendum B -6 in the Original Plan included the revenue expenditures--schedule-`which included the projected tax ro increment revenue based on the redevelopment assumptions. The total tax increment- P cted in this addendum is _ ' le- $29,771,527. The City has been reporting a budget of $6,025,848 which was included in the original plan in Addendum B -5 (budget) as an amount of tax increment bond proceeds to _finance project-costs; however the -fotal increments included in Addendum B -6 is the estimated amount of tax increments that - -6 be collected through the projected term of the district. -- Table I shown on the following page includes the estimated _tax increment revenues, as modified. • Springsted Page 4 Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota Table I • Estimated Project Cost and Estimated Tax Increment Revenues (A) (B) (B) City Reported Adjusted Mod Budget Orig Plan'85 Mod Feb'91 Mod Feb'91 Aug, 2011 Change Estimated Project Costs (1) Land /building acquisition 1,570,000 2,260,000 2,260,000 2,563,179 303,179 Site improvement/prep costs 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 Utilities 0 200,000 200,000° 740,612 540,612 Other public improvements 3,501,900 12,685,000 12 6$5 000 17,093,810 4,408,810 Administrative costs 513,248 628,300 -•- 628;300 1,263,401 635,101 Transfer Out: Jobs Bill Spending 0 0 -_ _ 0 3,010,000 3,010,000 Total Estimated Project Costs 5,585,148 15,773,300 z 15,773,300 ,24,701,002 8,927,702 Est. Financing Costs - Interest Exp 5,918,870 13,665,170 13,665,170 9,868,877 (3,796,293) TOTAL SPENDING 11 504,018 29,438,470 29,438 470 34,569 6,131,409 Estimated Tax Increment Revenues - _ Tax increment'r6Vdist'f66r6 County (2) 29,771,527 X6,025,848`, 7 29,771;527 24,390,000 (5,381 Interest and investment earnings _ _ -.0 400,000 400,060 2,403,400 2,003,400 Sales /lease proceeds 650,000 650,000 - °_= 650,000 865,927 215,927 Market value homestead credit 0 - - -- -- 0 - 0 0 0 Transfers in /Other (3) -0 0 = -- 0 3,040,552 3,040,552 Loan /Advance Repayments (4) 0_ =0 _..0 3,870,000 3,870,000 Total Est. Tax Increment Revenue 30,421,527 7,075,848 - 30,821;52T 34,569,879 3,748,352 • Total Revenue Less Expenditures 18;917,509 (22,362,622) 1,383,057 0 (1,383,057) Total Amount of Bonds To Be Issued - (5) 6,025,848 16,679,709 16,679,709 16,679,709 0 (1) Estimated Project Costs to be paid for or financed with ta iri&iment -- (2) Tax Increment total from Addendum B -6, total of-20 years. City finance reports 46,025, 848 which is only the increment to pay back principal shown in Addendum B -5 (budget) of the or i ginal plan (3) Not on State's new forrn:'Includes transferin of $3 09;46-9 and other" of $11,383 (4) Not on States new form. Includes loan /advance_repaymerntithat are classified as tax increments (5) No change to maximum amount of bonds to be issued. The-City-issued three series of bonds (Series 1985A-$5,250,000, Series 1991A $6,050,000, Series 1992A-$4,270,000) and executed an interfund loan•($7,-782,743) that they booked as "loan proceeds." The second and third series of bonds were refunding bonds, and should not result in_an increase to the amount of bonded indebtedness. The second series (Series 1991A-$6,050, 000) repaid a portion of the interfund loan; and the third series (Series- 1992A- $4,270,000) refunded the outstanding Series 1985A bonds. (6) Although the budget amendmenfshows an increase in spending, the overall spending based on the Feb'91 modification is actually reduced when you account for two factors: 1) $3,010,000 of Jobs bill spending, (dpes not require plan authorization to spend) and 2) $3,870,000 of spending of loan repayments. When subtracting the total of these two amounts' --46 the spending is actually $1.71V less. ... Page 5 Springs #ed Brooklyn Center Economic Development Authority, Minnesota • Section IILD Impact on Taxing Jurisdiction The Original TIF Plan included two tables with the mill rates and net annual affect upon the various taxing entities, below these tables are updated to include the Pay 2011 tax rates and impacts, which is the final year of the TIF district (25 years after the first year of receipt of increment). Taxing Jurisdiction Tax Rates Captured Tax Increment Pay 1985 Pav 2011 Pay 1985 Pay 2011 City of Brooklyn Center 16.506% 58.558% $140,152 $309,706 Brooklyn Center School Dist #286 49.332% 47.697% __:$420,088 $252,264 Hennepin County 29.262% 45.840% - -$249,392 $242,442 Miscellaneous 6.671% 9.740% $57,221 $51,514 Totals 101.771% 161.835% $966 853 $855,926 * The estimated tax increment per taxing jurisdiction for Pay 201'1 is calculated by multiplying the tax rate by the captured tax capacity of $528,888 (reported by Hennepin County)." The fiscal and economic implications of the tax increment financing distnct, as modified, are shown below. 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N L FF ­OHII Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 • Completed Developments include: —Earle Brown Center (portion for Embassy Suites removed from District) — Redevelopment of the Earle Brown Terrace and Earle Brown Commons Senior residential projects — Multiple retail buildings Public Sector Advisers Current Status of TIF No. 2 • No existing obligations (GO bonds repaid in 2004) • No spending activity (other than debt) since early 90's • December 31, 2010, fund balance of --$2,900,000 • Projected 2011 increment of —$858,000 (final year) • Recent Jobs Bill authorization (temporary spending of TIF balance) for Shingle Creek Crossing, D -Barn and Howe Site • EDA advanced TIF No. 2 funds to be repaid, requires budget authority to spend Publi tor Advisors Proposed Modification of TIF No. 2 ® Adjustments to Estimated Project Costs and Estimated Revenue Sources ® Increases overall spending of a "TIF only" budget (original and previously modified budgets included non -TIF revenues & assumed spending) • Specific sections modified - Acquisition Plan, — Estimated Project Costs, — Revenue Sources, and — Impact on Taxing Jurisdiction ® Modification includes estimated fiscal and economic implication of the TIF district, as modified (not a requirement when Original TIF Plan was adopted) Public Sector Advisors Anticipated Projects • EDA land purchases — properties within Project Area • Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Transportation /Land Planning Study • Intersection improvements, Street Lighting and Streetscape improvement projects • EDA authorized Transportation /Land Use Studies Public r_tor advisors ,` 1p Anticipated Projects (Cont'd. • Public improvements in and around Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor, 57th Avenue Corridor, and Humboldt Avenue Corridor • Jobs Bill Projects (amended, originally authorized in April, 2011): — D -Barn pedestrian link project — Shingle Creek Crossing redevelopment project (including assistance to purchase Midas property) — Environmental remediation /redevelopment of Howe Fertilizer Site Public Sector Advisors Ma p Pr of Locations C itlj OI POTENTIAL TRAIL Brooklip Cen BROOKLYN ONNECTION H UMBOLDT H F i6u re 2r1 NORTH HENNEPINUARE ' •• P ld nn i ng I ssues .� 169411 94` SHINGLE CREEK "'HUnn BOL'DT AvE. 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' fI' \71N - _:•" ]030G,nepm6ert.irrPlml SSOCIATES PubliC *tor Advisors i • • Budget Modification — TIF No. 2 (A) (B) (B)-(A) City Reported Adjusted Mod Budget Orig Plan '85 Mod Feb'91 Mod Feb'91 Aug, 2011 Change Estimated Project Costs (1) Land /building acquisition 1,570,000 2,260,000 2,260,000 2,563,179 303,179 Site improvement/prep costs 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 Utilities 0 200,000 200,000 740,612 540,612 Other public improvements 3,501,900 12,685,000 12,685,000 17,093,810 4,408,810 Administrative costs 513,248 628,300 628,300 1,263,401 635,101 Transfer Out: Jobs Bill Spending 0 0 0 3,010,000 3,010,000 Total Estimated Project Costs 5,585,148 15,773,300 15,773,300 24,701,002 8,927,702 Est. Financing Costs - Interest Exp 5,918,870 13,665,170 13,665,170 9,868,877 (3,796,293) TOTAL SPENDING 11,504,018 29,438,470 29,438,470 34,569,879 5,131,409 (6) Estimated Tax Increment Revenues Tax increment rev dist from County (2) 29,771,527 6,025,848 29,771,527 24,390,000 (5,381,527) Interest and investment earnings 0 400,000 400,000 2,403,400 2,003,400 Sales /lease proceeds 650,000 650,000 650,000 865,927 215,927 Market value homestead credit 0 0 0 0 0 Transfers In /Other (3) 0 0 0 3,040,552 3,040,552 Loan /Advance Repayments (4) 0 0 0 3,870,000 3,870,000 Total Est. Tax Increment Revenue 30,421,527 7,075,848 30,821,527 34,569,879 3,748,352 Total Revenue Less Expenditures 18,917,509 (22,362,622) 1,383,057 0 (1,383,057) Total Amount of Bonds To Be Issued (5) 6,025,848 16,679,709 1 16,679,709 16,679,709 0 Pubiic Sector Advisors 10 Springsted Notes to Budget Modification 1) Estimated Project Costs to be paid for or financed with tax increment 2) Tax Increment total from Addendum B -6, total of 20 years in Original Plan. City finance reports $6,025,848 (only the increment to pay back principal shown in Addendum B -5 (budget) of the original plan) 3) Not on State's new form. Includes transfer in of $3,029,169 (from TIF No. 1) and "other" of $11,383 4) Not on State's new form. Includes loan /advance repayments that are classified as tax increments 5) No change to maximum amount of bonds to be issued. o City issued three series of bonds (Series 1985A- $5,250,000, Series 1991A- $6,050,000, Series 1992A- $4,270,000) and executed an interfund loan ($7,782,743) that they booked as "loan proceeds." o Second and third series of bonds were refunding bonds, and should not result in an increase to the amount of bonded indebtedness o Second series (Series 1991A- $6,050,000) repaid a portion of the interfund loan; and o Third series (Series 1992A- $4,270,000) refunded the outstanding Series 1985A bonds 6) Although the budget amendment shows an increase in spending, the overall spending based on the Feb'91 modification is actually reduced when you account for two factors: 1) $3,010,000 of Jobs Bill spending (does not require plan authorization to spend); and 2) $3,870,000 of spending of loan repayments. When subtracting the total of these two amounts - $6,880,000, the spending is actually $1.71VI less. Public ctor Advisors 1 • • TIF District Sp ending • $29,438,470 - Authorized spending — Feb. 91 modification • $26,814,439 - Total spending through 2010 $34,569,879 - Total budgeted spending with proposed modification • $7,755,440 - Available authorized spending with modification* *Spending allowed beyond 2011 provided sufficient budget authority Public Sector Advisors 12 °� Estimated Spending • Land /building acquisition - $350,000 • Site improvement /prep costs - $30,000 for EDA property creek /forestry • Other Public improvements - $4,090,000 — $120,000 for Shingle Creek Watershed — $170,000 for Street Lighting /Streetscaping /Intersection improvement projects — $3,800,000 for Brooklyn Blvd Corridor, 57th Ave Corridor, Humboldt Ave Corridor with TIF No. 5 loan repayments Public6ciur Advisor, • Spending Estimated (Cont'd) • Administrative Costs - $275,440 — $65,440 for administrative expenditures while TIF spending /receiving of repayments continues — $150,000 for Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Transportation Study — $60,000 for EDA Authorized Transportation /Land Use Studies • Transfer Out: Jobs Bill Spending - $3,010,000 — $340,000 for D -Barn — $2,400,000 for Shingle Creek Crossing — $190,000 for Midas, — $80,000 for Howe Site • Total Spending - $7,755,440 Public Sector Advisors TIF District Revenue • $30,821,527 - Authorized revenue — Feb. 91 modification • $29,714,092 - Total revenue through 2010 • $34,569,879 - Total budgeted revenue with proposed modification • $4,855,787 - Additional authorized revenue with modification Public ckor Advisors � Estimated Revenue • Total Additional revenue with modification - $4,855,787 — Tax increment revenue distributed from County* - $858,553 — Interest and investment earnings - $127,234 — Loan/Advance Repayments - $3,870,000 • Plus A vailable Fund balance - $2,899,653 • Total Revenue - $7,755,440 (to match total spending) � Includes rounding Public Sector Advisors �� Impact on Taxing Jurisdictions • Original TIF plan included two tables with the mill rates and net annual affect upon the various taxing entities • Next slide shows updated tables to include the Pay 2011 tax rates and impacts • Pay 2011 is the final year of the TIF district (25 years after the first year of receipt of increment) PuUlic�ctor Advisors g Impact on Taxin Jurisdictions Cont' d Taxing Jurisdiction Tax Rates Captured Tax Increment Pay 1985 Pay 2011 Pay 1985 Pay 2011 City of Brooklyn Center 16.506% 58.558% $140,152 $309,706 Brooklyn Center School Dist #286 49.332% 47.697% $420,088 $252,264 Hennepin County 29.262% 45.840% $249,392 $242,442 Miscellaneous 6.671% 9.740% $57,221 $51,514 Totals 101.771% 161.835% $866,853 $855,926 * The estimated tax increment per taxing jurisdiction for Pay 2011 is calculated by multiplying the tax rate by the captured tax capacity of $528,888 (reported by Hennepin County). Public Sector Advisors - Fiscal and Economic Implications • Total estimated amount of tax increment that will be generated over the life of the district is $24,390,000; • Estimated amount of tax increments for Pay 2011- - attributable to the school district levy is $252,264 — attributable to the county levy is $242,442 • Pay 2011 is all that is included as the final year of the TIF district • No expected city service impacts Public Sector Advisors 19 Calendar of Events /Next Steps • City Council calls for August 8, 2011 public hearing (June 27, 2011) • County Commissioner notification letter (delivered June 28, 2011) • Impacts and draft plan modification distributed to County and School District (delivered July 7, 2011) • City Council Work Session (July 7 7 207 7) • Publication of notice of hearing (est. 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SERVICE / j CENTER �r r� F_ PP GRANDVIE 2 v EARLE PARK / BROWN SCHOOL U / w C� Z Q � / m W Z w 58T N. / Q / z z / CD U [T] �fl Ell Brooklyn Center GIS • 0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet Legend N TIF -2 Parcels �mio eaNV b�cavemmra.vs ,, M`�mu M. avie aM 1psvianKe,ara ovn sum. ve arwn a'nme. `/t/ E C „.m,. s,w Central Commerce District >;bavur °gym °gaTaa;~' ; „ °°�a� amw�o• z;, Brooklyn Center, MN TIF No. 2 DRAFT FOR REVIEW (07 10712011) TIF Only Budget Based on New State Auditor Form (A) (B) (B) - (A) (C) (B) -(C) City Reported Adjusted Mod Budget Actual Orig Plan '85 Mod Feb'91 Mod Feb'91 Aug, 2011 Change Thru 2010 Balance Estimated Project Costs (1) Land /building acquisition 1,570,000 2,260,000 2,260,000 2,563,179 303,179 2,213,179 350,000 (7) Site improvement /prep costs 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 0 30,000 (8) Utilities 0 200,000 200,000 740,612 540,612 740,612 0 Other public improvements 3,501,900 12,685,000 12,685,000 17,093,810 4,408,810 13,003,810 4,090,000 (9) Administrative costs 513,248 628,300 628,300 1,263,401 635,101 987,961 275,440 (1 o) Transfer Out: Jobs Bill Spending 0 0 0 3,010,000 3,010,000 0 3,010,000 (11) Total Estimated Project Costs 5,585,148 15,773,300 15,773,300 24,701,002 8,927,702 16,945,562 7,755,440 Est. Financing Costs - Interest Exp 5,918,870 13,665,170 13,665,170 9,868,877 (3,796,293) 9,868,877 0 TOTAL SPENDING 11,504,018 29,438,470 29,438,470 34,569,879 5,131,409 26,814,439 7,755,440 Estimated Tax Increment Revenues Tax increment rev dist from County (2) 29,771,527 6,025,848 29,771,527 24,390,000 (5,381,527) 23,531,447 658,553 (12) Interest and investment earnings 0 400,000 400,000 2,403,400 2,003,400 2,276,166 127,234 Sales /lease proceeds 650,000 650,000 650,000 865,927 215,927 865,927 0 Market value homestead credit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transfers In /Other (3) 0 0 0 3,040,552 3,040,552 3,040,552 0 Loan /Advance Repayments (4) 0 0 0 3,870,000 3,870,000 0 3,870,000 Total Est. Tax Increment Revenue 30,421,527 7,075,848 30,821,527 34,569,879 3,748,352 29,714,092 4,855,787 Total Revenue Less Expenditures 18,917,509 (22,362,622) 1,383,057 0 (1,383,057) 2,899,653 (2,899,653) Total Amount of Bonds To Be Issued (5) 6,025,848 16,679,709 16,679,709 16,679,709 0 13,032,743 3,646,966 (13) (1) Estimated Project Costs to be paid for or financed with tax increment (2) Tax Increment total from Addendum B -6, total of 20 years. City finance reports $6,025,848 which is only the increment to pay back principal shown in Addendum B -5 (budget) of the original plan (3) Not on State's new form. Includes transfer in of $3,029,169 and "other" of $11,383 (4) Not on State's new form. Includes loan /advance repayments that are classified as tax increments (5) No change to maximum amount of bonds to be issued. The City issued three series of bonds (Series 1985A- $5,250, 000, Series 1991A -$6, 050, 000, Series 1992A- $4,270, 000) and executed an interfund loan ($7,782,743) that they booked as "loan proceeds." The second and third series of bonds were refunding bonds, and should not result in an increase to the amount of bonded indebtedness. The second series (Series 1991A- $6,050,000) repaid a portion of the interfund loan; and the third series (Series 1992A- $4,270,000) refunded the outstanding Series 1985A bonds. (6) Although the budget amendment shows an increase in spending, the overall spending based on the Feb'91 modification is actually reduced when you account for two factors: 1) $3,010,000 of Jobs Bill spending (does not require plan authorization to spend); and 2) $3,870,000 of spending of loan repayments. When subtracting the total of these two amounts - $6,880,000, the spending is actually $1.7M less. 77,7$750, for EDA land purchases (8) $30,000 for EDA property creek/forestry (9) $290, 000 for: Shingle Creek Watershed ($120,000) and intersection improvements, street lighting, and streetscaping ($170, 000) Plus $3,800,000 for public improvements for Brooklyn Blvd Corridor, 57th Ave Corridor, Humboldt Ave Corridor with TIF No. 5 loan repayments (10) Estimate admin expenditures while TIF spending kept open of approx. $4K/yr for 17 years ($65,440), $150,000 for Brooklyn Blvd Corridor Transportation Study, and $60,000 for other transportation studies (11) Jobs bill expenditures total $3,010,000 - $340,000 for D -Bam, $2,400,000 for Shingle Creek Crossing, $190,000 for Midas, $80,000 for Howe Site (12) County reports projected increment of $855,926, this amount reflects the rounding of the total tax increments to $24,390,000. (13) Have not reduced the bonding capacity of $16, 679, 709 in case any future borrowing is pursued to bridge the actual receipt of the loan /advance repayments. Work Session Agenda Item No. 2 • 1 MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: July 5, 2011 TO: Curt Bo ane , City Manager g Y tY g FROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works /City Engineer SUBJECT: Highway 252 Update Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider providing direction to staff regarding transportation planning for the Highway 252 corridor. Background: At the February 28, 2011, City Council Work Session, the City Council was provided with information and a possible strategy that could be used to identify and address the multiple transportation issues associated with the Trunk Highway 252 corridor (see the attached February 22, 2011 memo). At that meeting, current staff work load and the uncertainty of the City's budget at the time were discussed, and staff was directed to report back to the Council in June 2011 with additional information including interest by Brooklyn Park and Mn/DOT in partnering opportunities and City funding options for a study. As previously indicated, the first recommended step (Phase 1) is to perform a feasibility study that would help identify the issues within the corridor, develop conceptual solutions, and identify funding and implementation strategies. The cost of this level of study would be approximately $60,000. Further consideration in advancing a Phase 1 study should include the following elements: • Partnering with Brooklyn Park — Brooklyn Park has indicated that they are not interested in contributing funding towards a study at this time. • Partnering with Mn/DOT — Mn/DOT is not interested in contributing funds towards a study at this time; however, it is anticipated that Mn/DOT would be a participant on the technical end if we pursued a study. • Workload — City staff workload with the Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor study over the next year will be increased. Performing these two studies at the same. time would be tasking. • Funding — City funding for a study could be made available from the General Fund fund balance or potentially from TIF 2. The next step in advancing the Phase 1 planning, if desired, would be to keynote funding and issue a Request for Proposals from consultants to perform the study. Policy Issues: Does the City Council desire to pursue Phase 1 planning? Council Goals: Strategic: 5. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure improvements Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: February 22, 2011 TO: Curt Boganey, City Manager FROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works /City Engineer SUBJECT: Highway 252 Update Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider providing direction to staff regarding transportation planning for the Highway 252 corridor. Background: Highway 252 is a roadway corridor that has been identified with longstanding local and regional transportation issues ranging from poor intersection operations with long delays, to pedestrian safety issues, to an identified high vehicle accident area. Highway 252 through Brooklyn Center falls under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). Mn/DOT, along with the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, have been studying the issues and potential solutions over the years but have not jointly identified an acceptable plan to address these issues. Until recently, Mn/DOT was planning for Highway 252 to be an expansion corridor (e.g. freeway). However, new funding strategies and priorities identified in the new Metropolitan Council and Mn/DOT 2010 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) eliminated the planning and funding for the expansion of Highway 252 through the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park, other than the addition of a northbound lane on either side of 81St Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Although major improvements to Highway 252 are not included in the TPP, the issues remain. On October 11, 2010, the City Council discussed developing an action plan that would identify and shape the potential planning process for the Highway 252 corridor. The plan must take into consideration both regional and local transportation issues. The following provides a recommended strategy that lays out the different elements to indentify and address the multiple transportation issues, both short-term and long -term, surrounding the Highway 252 corridor within the City of Brooklyn Center and potentially through the entire Highway 252 corridor from I -694 to TH 610. Phase I — Feasibility Study The Phase 1 study would focus on collectively identifying all local and regional transportation issues, existing and future conditions, developing interim and ultimate concepts, coordination with Mn/DOT and other partners (e.g. Brooklyn Park), identifying funding strategies, and identifying an implementation strategy. The timeline for this study would consist of approximately four months and is estimated to cost approximately $60,000. Phase 2 — Implement Interim Solutions Phase 2 would consist of implementation of interim improvements. Interim improvements would include smaller improvements such as turn lane and/or signal revisions, geometric modifications, addition of a bridge, or other isolated projects with independent utility, yet accommodating to the Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION ultimate solution where appropriate. Funding for interim projects could be provided by pursuing . such programs as the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Surface Transportation Program (STP), future special grants such as the Safety and Mobility (SAM) interchange program, or local programs including Municipal Agreements or advancement of Municipal State Aid. Each project would require appropriate environmental documentation, staff approved layout, permitting, identification of funding sources and other documentation as required. Timeline requirements for the development of each project could range from six months to a few years, depending on funding requirements, right -of -way impacts and project development. Interim projects could occur anytime over the next 20 years and beyond, depending on available funding sources. Assuming an interim project associated with each of the six at -grade intersections along the Highway 252 corridor, a rough estimation of $1.1M per intersection improvement with planning/engineering would total approximately $6.6M. If significant interim improvements were identified that would include a bridge or other major improvement, costs would be considerably more. Phase 3 — Ultimate Plan Phase 3 would involve the ultimate solution as would be defined by the feasibility study. Phase 3 improvements would likely require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an approved Environmental Impact Study (EIS) documenting the various impacts, a staff - approved geometric layout, right -of -way planning and mapping, land use study, traffic study and the development of preliminary plans. The planning for a holistic corridor study would be $ I M or more. Phase 3 improvements could be implemented incrementally as well. The timing to complete the Phase 3 planning could take upwards of two or more ears to complete, with actual construction p g P Y dependent on funding and the many other factors that could result in more than 20 years and beyond until final implementation. Both Mn/DOT and the City of Brooklyn Park have been approached to discuss partnering opportunities and both have indicated a willingness to work with the City of Brooklyn Center, dependent on the scope and benefit to each entity. Policy Issues: Does the City Council desire to pursue Phase 1, Phase 2 and/or Phase 3 planning? Council Goals: Strategic: 2. We will aggressively proceed with implementation of City's redevelopment plans 5. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure improvements Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Work Session Agenda Item No. 3 I'� MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE: July 5, 2011 TO: Curt Bo ane City Manager g Y, tY g FROM: Steve Lillehaug, Director of Public Works /City Engineer SUBJECT: Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project Update Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council consider providing direction to staff pertaining to the Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project. Background: In 2009 Hennepin County, jointly with the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park and with the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission completed th le Creek Connections at Shin g � P $ Corridor Study that assessed opportunities for ecological restoration of Shingle Creek from Regent Avenue to Noble Avenue (see attached study summary). This study was part of the County's broader initiative for promoting and "da li htin " the streams within the Hennepin tY p g Y g g County, similar to the Daylighting Shingle Creek Framework Plan that was prepared for a section of Shingle Creek downstream within Brooklyn Yn Center. including the 2004 Shi The restoration of Shingle Creek has been indentified in past studies i g g g P Creek Corridor Study and the 2008 Daylighting Shingle Creek. Framework Plan. In response to . recently identified impairments to Shingle Creek including dissolved oxygen and biotic impairments, plans are currently being prepared under the direction of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that will prescribe a plan necessary to address these impairments. Similar to the Shingle Creek Restoration Project that is currently being completed in the City of Brooklyn Center's Centennial Park, the Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project will likewise address these impairments and other long standing creek issues. The portion of Shingle Creek contained within the Connections study has been developed into a phase one project from Brooklyn Boulevard to approximately 700 -ft east of Nobel Avenue. A phase one project feasibility report has been prepared and provides, a description of the recommended improvements for the creek with an estimated project budget (see attached). The Shingle Creek Watershed Commission is currently in the process 'of considering the project feasibility for inclusion in its 2012 Capital Improvements Plan, which is necessary to proceed with the project. The Watershed District and the Cities are also in the process of preparing a Clean Water Legacy grant application relative to this feasibility study. The Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Improvements Project (phase one) is currently not identified in the City's CIP. Adding the project to the 2012 CIP with an anticipated City cost of $87,500 is feasible and funding would be from the City's stormwater fund. Other funding needed for the $350,000 total project cost would be from the City of Brooklyn Park, the Shingle Creek Watershed District and anticipated Clean Water Legacy Act funding. Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust MEMORANDUM - COUNCIL WORK SESSION An easement for the identified improvements is also needed on the property shown in the attached Figure 1 at 7240 Brooklyn Boulevard. The property owner has indicated their willingness to work with the City in obtaining the easement. A cost has not been identified for this acquisition but would be presented to the Council prior to actual acquisition. Policy Issues: Does the City Council support pursuing funding opportunities for a Connection's project and add this project to the City's CIP? Does ,the City Council desire to pursue obtaining the necessary easements for the Connection's project? Council Goals: Strategic: 5. We will continue to maintain and upgrade City infrastructure improvements Ongoing: 6. We will ensure the City drinking water is high quality and that the storm water is properly managed Mission: Ensuring an attractive, clean, safe community that enhances the quality of life and preserves the public trust Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................... . ......... SHINGLE CREEK IN BROOKLYN PARK & BROOKLYN CENTER Shingle Creek, historically a quiet and meandering creek winding through open prairie on its way to the Mississippi River. changed dra- <PARKCMTEH y. °1/'r 2 HIGH SCHOOL - ^ • - matically as agriculture and then urbanization altered its watershed. As e - a natural stream, it accommodated both wet and dry cycles and sus- ,� Q• ''��•� tained plant and animal life. However as land uses intensified around '•'�' C \ it, Shingle Creek was transformed into a functional channel. whose !` ` primary purpose was to collect and convey stormwater This led to '� "��_•""''+� �-' r _ �'+ L ®•�. - , significant degradation of the stream as a healthy, natural system. ,,:WIV� ., , - • - The current study explores strategies to improve a targeted area of y J7GG act Shingle Creek. optimizing potential for private investment, enhancing do I Y . surrounding property values, and reclaiming the natural corridor of the - creek as an amenity. _ r�/'•r- ►mow,,, �' (. G," �'� ' e p i;r Hennepin County, in partnership with numerous communities. Bevel- 1 ` „ �t r I',¢ - � - 't oped an interdisciplinary initiative to explore ways to improve the coun- In 2007 Brooklyn Park and the Brooklyn Park Economic Develop - tys water -based corridors like Shingle Creek Through their commit- merit Authority (EDA) purchased the Huntington Pointe site adjacent merit to improving water quality and brad versay in streams. the County to Shingle Creek at Regent Avenue for redevelopment and undertook - � �� benefits in multiple ways a clean stream becomes an amenity. and this a community-based visioning proces., to establish guitlehne., for re amenity attracts and becomes an integral feature of development. To - development reflecting their values as a community, priorities for new r gether. they build stronger and more stable communities in the County land uses and the relationship between land use and open space r 0%* i < The Cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center have successfully 1 »� , �•` t PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY completed recent projects that teature Shingle Creek and prbwde con- y Specifically the purpose of this Study i5 (0 explore alternatives for t 3 taut for this study. Brooklyn Park developect a master plan in 20DO for f *' creek restoration in relationship to various development opGOns . with t • �� , �� � the Village Creek area, which Gas immediately upstream of the current r an emphasis on the following outcomes . yyxry�t a rt n Y . !• ` \ 7 study area. The build -out of that plan is underway and is a testament r - • - - to the potential of Shingle Creek as a community amenity and focus for Tyr s -^' y. & FOCUS AREA 3 -TRAM CONNECTION CONCEPT PLAN private investment. Brooklyn Center partnered with Hennepin Coun- > Create a more public creek including trails and amenities - ; = t ty to develop the Dayliyhting Shingle Framework Plan in 2008. This > Connect potential trails with the network of existing trails t? K THE CROSSING AND PARK CENICR S[Gklf[NI S COM study focused on strategies for daylighhng and implementing environ- Improve wildlife habitat an vets 'F > Im bid biodii The Preferred Scenario envisions a trail along the entire length of Brooklyn Boulevard, creating a safe and visible crossing of the road. mental enhancements to a segment of Shingle Creek within the City p ry the stream through the study area, linking 73rd Avenue North with In the short-term. an at -grade crossing at 73rd Avenue. a signalized of Brooklyn Center. The Brooklyn Center City Council unanimously > Improve water quality Noble Avenue on the east. A new pedestrian /bicycle bridge will span intersection, will provide safe crossing of the road. approved the Framework Plan as a development guide and planning > Optimize redevelopment potential tool for redevelopment w f'lepaled for I'lepared try, CLM reurte tnryneers • S��emsts ; pr 4 e R ............................... DECEk -0Pi.' -, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Shingle Creek has the potential to again be beautiful and functional. + . r through simple design interventions that begin to return it to a more natural condition. A revitalized stream will improve the attractiveness e• of parcels of land that adjoin it or are nearby. thus "setting the table" Forme for reinvestment with an eye toward creating a more complete com- r e,: Ragenl ,, Ludy Alen POIOtep • 1 e'� muni ry. Segment - - eenmr�suo _ r _ - _ _ _ _.'• To achieve the goals of this study, which evolved with input from the I �(' ;_ Regent Ave/ community , staff from Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Park and Hennepin ) li I i Potential - /- _ •T i B­klin Blvd Pink (enter - j Segment County , will require collaboration between the public and private sec- } { ;.� _ '4 _ + ') Future Segment + 7 ~ tors and leadership at all levels. This study recommends that future t S + Redevelopment a // public and private action and investments focus on achieving the fol i the Gassing lowing ten priorities. 1 �, / - r - — _ - �� /. t r _ ��� .• STUDY + FOCUS AREAS O Preserve Shingle Creek in its current channel to optimize the re- The study area is organized into four Focus Area components. de undeveloped -�` �,��'' r�, II ^ '^ ''• velo ment potential of adjacent or p p t n 1. Regent Redevelopment Segment - The site of the 12 -acre for- properties. ^ X17 - mer Huntington Pointe housing development, this segment of Shingle © Link Brooklyn Boulevard to Shingle Creek with a linear green -r W Creek was enhanced when Village Creek was developed immediately space at the Regent Redevelopment Site, terminating in a special fea- upstream and is very similar in character to that area. The trail from ture along the creek shoreline. Other similar green connections should � ° ��T ,lW upstream currently ends at 73rd Avenue. be explored in the future. PREFERRED COn .. © Introduce water and /or the potential for greater infiltration into re- THE PREFERRED SCENARIO 2. Regent AvenueiBrooklyn Boulevard Segment - Extending from The Preferred Scenario envisions Shingle Creek as a healthier stream on the west side of the creek will remain. In- stream improvements will Regent Avenue to the point where Shingle Creek and Brooklyn Boule- development sites to improve water quality m the stream and an important community amenity, with improved water quality and include removal of debris, stabilizing the stream banks and introtluc- vard converge. this segment is primarily auto dealerships east of the O Introduce a variety of in- stream improvements to improve both increased biodiversi ry implementing the ten m y strata quality ry rove water uali and biodiversi creek and housing to the west. p This will be achieved b im p S strategies to improve water quality and biodiversiry. priorities listed previously. More specifically, the Preferred Scenario envisions the following enhancements to each segment Tilf- CROSSING AND PARK CFNTER SFGMENT6 3. The Crossing -The point where Shingle Creek and the natural co, © Develop a trail system that links Village Creek with Noble Ave. At Brooklyn Boulevard, vegetation will be cleared and the stream will odor along the creek intersect Brooklyn Boulevard. nue following the creek alignment. In the near term. use an at -grade REGENT REDEVELOPMENT SEGMENT be easily seen from cars, bicycles and pedestrians crossing over. crossing of Brooklyn Boulevard at Regent Avenue. In the long term, At the Regent Redevelopment site. Brooklyn Park has already en- Brooklyn Boulevard itself will become a much greener street with land- 4. Perk Center Segment - Adjacent to the high school property, this construct a pedestrian /bicycle overpass where Shingle Creek passes hanced Shingle Creek by cleaning out debris introducing aeration scaping and tree planting extending in both directions. Finally, as the segment has the unique potential of offering access for educational beneath Brooklyn Boulevard. techniques, visually opening the creek to the public and constructing a stream passes by Park Center High School. it will again be opened purposes as well as providing trail access to parks and nei trail alongside its banks. Stream improvements were contained within to the school site to allow students to study it and learn about stream hoods in both directions. O Open views to the creek from Brooklyn Boulevard with extensive ecology. the existing channel, maximizing the land area available for private in- clearing of understory vegetation. .. .. - vestment. - - O Extend streetscaping on Brooklyn Boulevard from Noble Avenue - t— A on the south to Regent Avenue on the north to accentuate the point In the Preferred Scenario. the Regent Redevelopment site shows sub - 1 +J where Shingle Creek passes beneath Brooklyn Boulevard and to cre- division by a green visual and pedestrian connection from Brooklyn ate a "greener" street. Boulevard to the creek and a new road (extending Village Creek Park- 1 2.5 ac 3.5 ac way) will be located approximately halfway between the creek and (r O Introduce an internal public road into the Regent Redevelopment Brooklyn Boulevard. This creates four discrete parcels of land that can • ; f / Site ( paralleling Brook Boulevard) to subdivide the site into smaller p y g / ( g Y be develo incrementall road can extend alongside the creek / air parcels, optimizing flexibility for new development. past the current car dealership sites should future development ben _ - efit From it. >, �•'" O Create a smooth transition from the more manicured character ac . 5 ac t i - of Shingle Creek at Village Creek to a mix of more natural and limited 1 i REGENT AVENUE /BROOKLYN BOULEVARD SEGMENT 1 i i -� fir; ,'• manicured landscape downstream to Brooklyn Boulevard. t i In this segment, the creek will transition to a more natural character. (�,C r - with large pockets of naturalized landscape interspersed with open- " t mrr Take advantage of the educational opportunities of the creek -- I ings to provide visual and physical access. Screening for housing , r r at Park Center High School. allowing direct access to the water for conducting science experiments. etc. - CREEKSIDE AMENITY. VILLAGE CREEK FOCUS AREA 1 - PARCEL i • • Feasibility Report Connections at Shingle Creek Restoration Project DRAFT Wenck File #1240 - Prepared for: CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430 • CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK 5200 — 85 Avenue North Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443 SHINGLE CREEK WMC 3235 Fernbrook Lane Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Prepared by: June 2011 WENCK ASSOCIATES, INC. 1800 Pioneer Creek Center r^w P.O. Box 249 � Wenck Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359 -0249 (763) 479 -4200 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... ............................1 -1 2.0 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE ............................................. ............................... 2 -1 2.1 Background .............................................................................. ............................2 -1 2.2 Site Characteristics ................................................................ ............................... 2 -3 2.3 Objective .................................................................................. ............................2 -4 3.0 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................... ............................3 -1 3.1 Subreach 1 (West) Improvements ......................................... ............................... 3 -1 3.2 Subreach 2 (East) Improvements .......................................... ............................... 3 -2 3.3 Public Education ................................................................... ............................... 3 -3 3.4 Expected Outcomes .............................................................. ............................... 3 -4 4.0 COST AND FUNDING ..................................................................... ............................4 -1 • TABLE 1 Detailed Cost Table FIGURES 1 Site Location Map — Reach 1 2 Site Location Map — Reach 2 G\Administration \Council\ Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC R WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc 40 1.0 Introduction Shingle Creek has experienced significant changes from its historical conditions. The impacts of the urbanization on the stream can be seen through its impairment for chloride, dissolved oxygen and biotic integrity. Urbanization has also resulted in erosion and mass wasting on the banks and limited habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. The Shingle Creek Impaired Biota and Dissolved Oxygen TMDL and Implementation Plan identified specific restoration activities to increase dissolved oxygen and enhance habitat to improve the health and quality of the stream. The Shingle Creek Watershed Management Organization (SCWMO) in collaboration with the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park resulted in the completion of the Shingle Creek Corridor Study in 2004. The study was an overall plan to improve the water quality and habitat within the stream. In 2009 the two cities collaborated with Hennepin County to prepare the "Connections at Shingle Creek: A Corridor Study." This study evaluated a number of options to restore Shingle Creek within the framework of redevelopment design options along the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor at the boundary between the two cities. The Shingle Creek Corridor Study outlined an approach which used native vegetation and material to restore the stream through several techniques which included native buffer installations, geese exclusions, pool and riffle systems, and stormwater treatment as means to improve the quality of the stream. The Connections Study identified opportunities to improve the Creek as well as incorporate access for educational purposes at Park Center High School. Using these studies as a foundation, a more detailed conceptual design has been developed for the portion of Shingle Creek from Brooklyn Boulevard to a drop structure in Brookdale Park approximately 700 feet downstream of Noble Avenue North (Figures 1 and 2). Based on this design an estimated construction cost, including engineering and administration, is $350,000. Funding for the project is expected to come from four sources: the SCWMO, Hennepin County 1 -1 G. Wdministration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BF & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617 Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Stady.doc and the cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. The SCWMO will also apply for a state Clean Water Legacy Grant to help fund this TMDL implementation project. Based on the conceptual design, this feasibility report recommends that this design be moved forward into final design, allowing for construction to occur in 2012. • 1 -2 G\Administration \Comcil \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION. 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc 2.0 Background and Objective 2.1 BACKGROUND Shingle Creek is classified as an Impaired Water. It does not meet State water quality standards for chloride and dissolved oxygen and does not support a macroinvertebrate community that would be expected of a stream in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. A TMDL for chloride has been completed and approved by the EPA, and load reduction activities are now taking place. A TMDL study for dissolved oxygen and biotic integrity is in final review and expected to be approved by the EPA in late summer 2011. The dissolved oxygen TMDL has identified two primary causes of the low levels of dissolved oxygen in Shingle Creek. The first is the presence of riparian and headwaters wetlands such as the Palmer Lake basin that discharge low oxygen water into Shingle Creek. The second primary cause is the overwide, trapezoidal channel shape and the lack of reaeration in the Creek. Modifying the channel form to incorporate a low -flow channel would increase stream velocity and improve reaeration. It would also reduce sediment oxygen demand during low flows, thus helping to prevent dissolved oxygen sags. Hydraulic modeling of the Creek for the TMDL demonstrates that modifying the channel form and improving water quality discharged from upstream wetlands should be sufficient to maintain dissolved oxygen in the stream at levels above the minimum 5 mg/L required by the State of Minnesota. The biotic integrity stressor identification analysis performed for the TMDL identified five primary stressors to fish and macroinvertebrate communities in Shingle Creek: low dissolved oxygen; altered hydrology (periods of very high flows alternating with periods of very low flows); lack of habitat; increased chloride concentrations; and lack of connectedness (barriers). Modifications to Shingle Creek over the years to improve stormwater conveyance has removed much of the natural habitat, and barriers such as drop structures, weirs, and lake control structures have reduced the ability of 2 -1 G Wdministration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BF & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc aquatic life to migrate from the Mississippi River, or to colonize Shingle Creek from lakes and wetlands. Some locations on Shingle Creek have slightly better habitat, and in those locations there is a more robust fish and macroinvertebrate community. Stream restoration to increase dissolved oxygen and provide more varied habitat would improve the biotic integrity of Shingle Creek. Two additional studies have identified potential improvements to Shingle Creek. In 2004 the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission undertook a comprehensive assessment of Shingle Creek for the purpose of developing a coordinated vision for the future of Shingle Creek and its tributaries. The Shingle Creek Corridor Study set forth potential opportunities for short and long term improvements to improve water quality and biotic integrity of Shingle Creek and its tributaries. In 2009 the two cities collaborated with Hennepin County to prepare the "Connections at Shingle Creek: A Corridor Study." This study evaluated a number of options to restore Shingle Creek within the framework of redevelopment design options along the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor at the boundary between the two cities. Both Shingle Creek and its tributaries have been fundamentally impacted by urbanization. They have been straightened, channelized and dredged, and function mainly to convey stormwater from the 44 square mile watershed to the Mississippi River. There are very few natural stream features such as riffles, pools and meanders. The Corridor Study, which was adopted by the Commission in 2004, called for the ecological restoration of Shingle Creek. Various design principles were set forth in the document, and improvement strategies were identified for the Creek in general and for each reach. In general the principles call for the restoration of natural channel form and function, including meander and riffle -pool sequences; narrowing the channel and promoting access to the floodplain where possible; planting native buffers a minimum of five feet wide or wider where possible to stabilize streambanks, filter runoff, and enhance habitat; selectively removing trees to increase bank stability and allow for a healthy understory; and increasing substrate diversity. These principles are incorporated into the dissolved oxygen and biotic integrity TMDL Implementation Plan. The Corridor Study recommended that the following improvements be made to Shingle Creek between Brooklyn Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue North: 0 Thin riparian trees, removing leaning, exposed, and undercut trees; 2 -2 Cr.\Administration \Comcil \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Comections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc. • Remove buckthorn and other invasives; • Restore natural form and function; and • Remove drop structure and replace with riffle -pool sequence. The Connections Study, which was adopted by the cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center in 2009, called for the enhancement of the Creek to improve natural systems and water quality, contribute value to adjacent redevelopment and transit, and create a more sustainable community. The Study also pointed out the opportunity to enhance educational opportunities for students at Park Center High School, who currently conduct annual macroinvertebrate monitoring on Shingle Creek adjacent to the school. The Study recommended the following improvements be made to Shingle Creek Brooklyn Boulevard to Noble Avenue North: • Tree thinning, but add trees and shrubs in appropriate locations to provide adequate screening between residential and other, more intensive uses; • Plant a minimum 20 foot wide native vegetation buffer; • • Construct a low -flow channel using excavation, rock vanes, and vegetation; and • Add habitat features such as root wads and riffles. 2.2 SITE CHARACTERISTICS The proposed project is divided into west and east areas, with the west area extending from Brooklyn Boulevard to Noble Avenue North (Figure 1), and the east area from Noble Avenue North to a drop structure in Brookdale Park approximately 700 feet downstream of Noble Avenue (Figure 2). Both of these reaches have been straightened and channelized from their original meandering alignment. The two -foot drop structure in Brookdale Park was installed to provide for the elevation drop in the shortened channel. There is heavy tree canopy through most of the corridor, and the streambank vegetation is sparse. There are several areas of erosion and streambank mass wasting, including significant failures just downstream of the drop structure. The channel shape is generally wide and trapezoidal, and bed material is a uniform medium to coarse sand. There is limited in- . 2 -3 G:Administration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\.Shingle Creek Connections -BF & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc stream habitat. The streambank downstream of Noble Avenue is stabilized with grouted riprap for 100 feet on both sides of the stream. 2.3 OBJECTIVE The objective of this project is to address impairments by increasing stream aeration structures, adding habitat features, and narrowing he channel; limit future maintenance costs b providing g Yp g a sustainable design; increase public awareness of techniques that can be used to improve water quality; and make a visually appealing stream corridor. In addition, subject to funding availability this project may incorporate outdoor classroom improvements adjacent to Park Center High School • 2 -4 G\Administration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK. SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc 3.0 Proposed Improveme Improvements for this project have been broken up into Subreach 1 (western area) (Figure 1) and Subreach 2 (eastern area) (Figure 2). The overall approach for both of the segments is the same while the techniques vary between the segments. The overall objective of the proposed improvements is to limit erosion and stabilize the streambanks, improve habitat, and increase oxygen levels in the stream resulting in an aesthetically pleasing greenway corridor. The cities through a separate project plan to install a bicycle /pedestrian trail along the left (north) bank of the stream. 3.1 SUBREACH 1 (WEST) IMPROVEMENTS Proposed improvements for Shingle Creek in Subreach 1 (see Figure 1) are focused on stabilizing the • banks; installing a native buffer; providing for adequate screening between the residential properties to the south and the commercial and school area to the north; and adding habitat features. The heavy tree canopy will be thinned to no more than one tree every 100 linear feet. The high banks on the right bank and portions of the left bank are proposed to be protected with a boulder toe and planted with a buffer of native vegetation. The buffer is proposed to be 20 feet wide on the south side. New shrubs and some replacement trees are proposed to be planted in and adjacent to the buffer as screening. Boulder markers would be placed every 100 feet on the property line to demarcate the buffer edge. Along the north side, space is limited between the commercial building parking lot and the stream. Construction of a trail through that area may require a retaining wall, further limiting the buffer width to 10 feet wide or less. The buffer is proposed at 30 -40 feet in width adjacent to the high school. A rock -lined drainage swale conveying runoff from the school's parking lot is experiencing significant erosion and headcutting. This swale will be repaired using rock and vegetation that will slow velocity of flow through the swale and filter runoff from the parking lot. 3 -1 G \Administration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc Within the stream, rock vanes are proposed downstream of the Brooklyn Boulevard culverts to direct flows into the center of the channel and away from vulnerable banks. Additional vanes are proposed upstream of the Noble Avenue crossing to direct flow into the culverts. These vanes will also increase reaeration, and will create shallow pools that will provide habitat. A rock riffle is proposed in- stream at the foot of the drainage swale, which will help prevent scour and provide additional reaeration and rocky substrate for macroinvertebrates. Cover boulders installed at random locations in the stream will provide habitat and microshading and will increase the variety of substrates and bottom material. Because of proximity to adjacent developed properties it is infeasible to modify the channel to reintroduce meanders. However, it is possible to create a low flow channel using root wads and tree pins to redirect flow into a low -flow channel. These will also provide beneficial woody substrate and macroinvertebrate and fish habitat. The City of Brooklyn Park is working separately with Park Center High School to identify options to create an "outdoor classroom" near the stream. This classroom will likely be some type of seating and shelter area on the top of the bank. While the specifics of that classroom have yet to be determined, this project will include a safe and stabilized path for stream access by students and facul • h'• Easements will be necessary to complete these improvements. There appears to be no public easement providing for access and improvements on the commercial property on the north side of the stream. It also appears that there is no public easement on the residential property on the south side of the stream at Noble Avenue North. 3.2 SUBREACH 2 (EAST) 1WROVEMENTS Subreach 2 (see Figure 2) flows from Noble Avenue North to a drop structure approximately 700 feet downstream in Brookdale Park in Brooklyn Park. The left bank through this segment is a city park, and the right bank is single family residential. The banks on both sides of the stream from Noble Avenue to about 100 feet downstream have been stabilized with grouted riprap. One residential property just upstream of the drop structure has a riprapped streambank. The drop structure appears to be in stable condition, although there are streambank washout areas just downstream. This project 3 -2 G:\Administration \Co mcil \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc will keep the drop structure in place but will include a bypass structure to allow fish passage upstream. Similar to Subreach 1, the tree canopy is proposed to be thinned and replaced with a buffer of native vegetation. On the right bank, adjacent to the residential properties, the buffer width is proposed at 20 feet. On the left bank the buffer is proposed between the trail and the stream, varying in width from 20 -30 feet. It is proposed that this native buffer extend into a wider turfed area at Noble Avenue, to reduce the amount of maintained turf and also to further filter runoff. The right bank slope would be further stabilized by planting two rows of live stakes 3 feet on center. At Noble Avenue, the grouted riprap is proposed to be removed and replaced with a stacked boulder toe interplanted with live stakes. The banks will be resloped and planted with buffer vegetation. Downstream of the drop structure, the blowout areas on either side of the structure will be repaired and resloped and stabilized with stacked boulder toe interplanted with live stakes. . Similar to Subreach 1, within the stream, rock vanes are proposed downstream of the Noble Avenue culverts to direct flows into the center of the channel and away from vulnerable banks. Additional vanes are proposed upstream of the drop structure to direct flow over the center of the structure. These vanes will also increase reaeration, and will create shallow pools that will provide habitat. A rock riffle is proposed mid - subreach for additional reaeration and rocky substrates. Cover boulders installed at random locations in the stream will provide habitat and microshading and will increase the variety of substrates and bottom material. Because of proximity to adjacent developed properties it is infeasible to modify the channel to reintroduce meanders. However, a low flow channel will be created using root wads and tree pins to redirect flow into a low -flow channel. These will also provide beneficial woody substrate and macroinvertebrate and fish habitat. 3.3 PUBLIC EDUCATION A city park and a'bicycle /pedestrian trail are immediately adjacent to Subreach 2, and a separate project is expected to construct a trail adjacent to Subreach 1. In addition, Park Center High School is located immediately adjacent to Subreach 1, and students from science classes at the school provide 3 -3 GlAdminis [ration \Council \_Upcoming Comcil items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION. 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc • twice- annual macroinvertebrate monitoring. There is a significant public education opportunity with this project. Two interpretive signs are included in this project; one at the school and another in Brookdale Park. In addition, the cities and Watershed Commission are exploring a partnership with Great River Greening to incorporate opportunities for adult volunteers and student participation in this project. All of these activities enhance the creek as an aesthetic focal point for local residents. Great River Greening organized a successful volunteer planting day on a similar restoration project on Shingle Creek in Brooklyn Center. 3.4 EXPECTED OUTCOMES In addition to improved aesthetics and recreational opportunities, this project is expected to result in TMDL implementation improvements that the two cities can take credit for in their NPDES Storm Water Permit annual report. The dissolved oxygen TMDL used a model to predict the effect of various types of implementation actions on dissolved oxygen in Shingle Creek by running "scenarios." One of . the scenarios modeled the effect of changing channel form. The model does not have enough resolution to predict the outcomes of improving short reaches such as these. However, the model predicts that if the channel form of the Creek is restored everywhere it could be restored and the wetland outlet reaeration components are also completed the conditions would be sufficient to raise dissolved oxygen above the 5 mg/L minimum requirement. The channel form improvements proposed in this project are consistent with the channel form design requirements that are in the TMDL, and thus will be considered as meeting the channel form requirements of the dissolved oxygen TMDL for this reach. The biotic TMDL will require meeting both the dissolved oxygen TMDL requirements as well as addressing other biotic stressors such as altered habitat, altered flow regime, and loss of connectedness (barriers). Subreach 2 scored 100 out of 200 points on the Rapid Bioassessment Protocol Index, which is considered "marginal." the second lowest category. The reach scored very low on habitat availability; lack of substrate variability; altered and channelized stream; and 3 -4 G.\Adm istration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -Bp & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc narrow vegetative buffers with little root stability. This project proposes to add a variety of habitat and substrate by adding rock riffles and vanes, and root wads, tree pins and live stakes for woody substrate. Creating a low flow channel will increase velocity during small events and base flows, thus reducing the amount of sediment that is deposited when streamflow slows down. Finally, buffers will be added or enhanced to provide a more effective riparian vegetation zone. These improvements will increase fish and macroinvertebrate habitat as well as habitat for other aquatic and terrestrial wildlife and will mitigate for the altered stream hydrology. The improvements will increase the Rapid Bioassessment Protocol score to an estimated 138, which is considered "suboptimal," the second highest category. Because of the channeiization of the Creek and limitations on improvements such as restoration of meanders, it is likely not possible to achieve an "optimal. However, the proposed improvements are consistent with the recommendations of the biotic integrity TMDL and thus will be considered as meeting the habitat improvement requirements of the biotic TNML for this reach. 3 -5 Cr. \Administration \Council\ Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION - 110711 \110617_ Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Study.doc 4.0 Cost and Funding This project is on the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for construction in 2012. It is expected that the project will be designed in 2011 with construction occurring during 2012 and possibly extending into 2013. The estimated cost of this project is $350,000, as summarized below. This cost estimate excludes any amenities associated with an outdoor classroom at Park Center High School, but includes a stabilized stream access. A more detailed breakdown of costs is provided in Table 1 which is attached. The project is eligible for 25 percent funding from the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission through its annual capital levy special request to Hennepin County. The project will be submitted for possible Clean Water Legacy grant funding of 50 percent of the cost. The Cities of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park will contribute the remaining amount. Cast Construction $235,000 Contingency (15 %) 60,000 Easements 10,000 Engineering /admin 45,000 Total Estimated Cost $350,000 Fundin Shingle Creek Watershed $87,500 Management Commission Clean Water Legacy Grant ?? Hennepin County ?? Cities 262,500 Total Estimated Funding $350,000 4 -1 • G:\Adminisuarion \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Slungle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION-110711\110617 Connections at Shingle Creek Feasibility Smdy.doc • Table 1 En ineer's Estimate Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Cost Mobilization/Demobilization I Lump Sum $20,000 $20,000 Rock Construction Entrance 2 Each $1,000 $2,000 Install Silt Curtain 60 Linear Feet $15 $900 Clear and Grub all Trees under 8- inches 2 Acre $3,300 $6,600 Tree & Stump Removal 8" - 15" Diameter 215 Each $150 $32,250 Tree & Stump Removal 16" - 24" 50 Each $240 $12,000 Tree & Stump Removal 25" or Greater 20 Each $500 $10,000 Minor grading and bank repair 1 Lum Sum $10,000 $10,000 Buffer Seed & Mulch 3000 Square Yard $1 $3,000 Live stakes 1000 Each $3 $3,000 Topsoil 50 Cubic Yard $60 $3,000 Install Riffle 2 Each $3,000 $6,000 Geotextile Fabric 300 Square Yard $3 $900 Erosion Control Blanket 1000 Square Yard $2 $2,000 Install Boulder (Boulder Toe, Root Wads, Property Markers ) 200 Ton $100 $20,000 Restore failed rock swale 1 Lump Sum $1,500 $1,500 Install In Stream Tree Habitat 4 Each $3,000 $12,000 Install Rogt Wad and Footer Log 60 Each $350 $21,000 Trees 150 Each $100 $15,000 Shrubs 140 Each $22 $3,080 Cross vane 9 Each $2,500 $22,500 Remove grouted riprap P Noble DS crossing 1 Lum Sum $2,000 $2,000 Fish bypass 1 Lum Sum $10,000 $10,000 Furnish and Install - Interpretive Sign 2 Each $800 $1,600 Three 3 Years Maintenance 1 Lump Sum $15,000 $15,000 Construction Estimate = $235,330 25% Contingency = $58,830 Easements $10,000 15% En ineeri2g and Construction Mana ement Cost = $44,120 Total Estimated Cost = $348,280 Cr..\Administration \Council \_Upcoming Council items\Shingle Creek Connections -BP & BC Rest WORK SESSION- 110711\110617 at Shingle. 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Fundius� S 5 .C,ClCl Note: *City of Brooklyn Center portion $87,500 (Storm Sewer Fund) CONNECTIONS AT SHINGLE CREEK Easement Needs Figure 1. 7248 Brooklyn Boulevard - easernsit aeluisition needs 7'�, � - H.hbtJ/ta{traLlr y '�. -�°j�`- ° � , Strain Nama WW1► W.,sr h,.rlpnr Poet% bVrgclprl 6xnrLry F •S �'f •� t` M1 Abrnl Flabe op c IR I w1r6"M . v *per" `� r��- +j ;� r,r'�'•. 4•�.s J fir! r • j 4,7 y X19= � Y, IT BOA I 1 1 CONNECTIONS AT SHINGLE CREEK Policy Issues: • Does the City Council support pursuing funding opportunities for a Connections project and adding this project to the City's CIP? • Does the City Council desire to pursue obtaining the necessary easements for the Connections project? Item 3. Work Session Project Update - Phase 1 City Council Meeting: July 11, 2011