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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 03-20 HCP AGENDA BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING COMMISSION March 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. Council Commission Room Brooklyn Center City Hall 1. Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes- February 22, 2012 5. Chairperson's Report 6. Council Liaison Report 7. Joint Meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission to Discuss: the Potential Siting of a Community Garden at Happy Hollow Neighborhood Park and Items Relating to Establishing a Community Garden Program for 2012. 8. Request by the City Council for the Commission's Review and Comment on the Proposed Development of Official Neighborhood Designations. 9. 2012 New Welcome Program 10. Other Business 11. Adjournment: 8:30 MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 22, 2012 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lawrence- Anderson at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Commissioners Kathie Amdahl, Peggy Lynn, and Ephraim Olani were present. Also present City Council Member Lin Myszkowski and Business Development Director Gary Eitel. Commissioners Thorbus and Norstud were excused. Commissioner Tracy Groves was absent from the meeting. APPROVAL OFAGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Lynn to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—January 17, 2012 There was a motion by Commissioner Lynn and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to approve the January 17, 2012 Housing Commission minutes. The motion passed. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chairperson Lawrence-Anderson reported that the City Manager will be making a State of the City presentation at the February 24th Brooklyn Center Business Association Meeting/Luncheon. Chairperson Lawrence-Anderson welcomed City Council Member Myszkowski as the new Council Liaison to the Housing Commission, which was followed by a brief introduction and personal background information by each of the Commissioners. COUNCIL LL4ISONREPORT City Council Member Lin Myszkowski introduced herself to the Commission and briefly commented on her background. She noted that the recent campaign for election had provided an opportunity to get reacquainted with the entire City and that she is excited to serve as the Housing Commission Liaison. CONTINUDED DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM: - Happy Hollow Neighborhood Park( 18 garden plots ) Chairperson Lawrence-Anderson commented on the background of the Housing Commission and Park and Recreation Commission review of potential parkland sites within the City, the previous attempt to become part of the Brooklyn Park/Crystal community garden program at the Crystal Airport, some of the design features the Commission feels would make a community garden a desire amenity at various locations throughout the City,the very receptive response from Malmbor 's Nurse in partnering with the City on promoting gardening opportunities with g Nursery p g the City, and the positive features of the Happy Hollow Neighborhood Park site. Business & Development Director Eitel commented on the guidelines and application format that previously been accepted by the City Council, the significant savings that will be realized by the offer of Malmborg's to provide water for the garden plots,the potential to stage the plans for perimeter fencing to work within a limited budget and allow for other creative partnerships within the community to evolve. The Commission discussed the next steps of the process: - Contacting the adjacent property owner, - Meeting with the Park&Recreation Commission on this specific proposal for 18 garden plots at Happy Hollow Park and discussing the operations. - City Council acceptance of the proposal, direction on proceeding with a neighborhood meeting, and direction on proceeding with a 2012 Community Garden Program. Commissioner Amdahl moved, Commissioner Lynn seconded a motion to proceed with the plans for establishing the first community garden, comprising of approximately 18 garden plots in the Northwest corner of the park, and to have city staff meet with the adjacent property owner. The motion passed. The Commission then discussed the schedule of activities and actions necessary to occur for a garden program to be ready for the 2012 planting season. The consensus of the Commission was to request a joint meeting with the Park&Recreation Commission on March 18`h and to request City Council direction at the March 26th City Council Work Session. - Willow Lane Early Childhood Center(ADA accessible garden sites Business & Development Director Eitel distributed information that the City had received regarding the possibilities of a Community Garden Program at the Willow Lane Early Childhood Center that has the potential to provide raised garden beds on a former hard court/basketball area that would be handicapped assessable. Director Eitel indicated that staff would seek additional information on this gardening opportunity and the potential role of the City. OTHER BUSINESS. - Update on Development of Official Neighborhood Designations Director Eitel commented on the presentation of this item at the last meeting and that it will be placed on the next agenda for formal recommendation by the Housing Commission. - New Welcome Program for 2012 Chairperson Lawrence-Anderson commented on continuing the New Welcome Program this spring,having an inventory of the available information from last year program,the Commission's review of the contents included in the welcome bags to ensure we maximize opportunities through this initial contact, the assembling of these bags,the compiling of sales data that has occurred since the last delivery in 2011, and the soliciting of volunteers to assist in the program. The Commission was supportive and renewed their commitment towards continuing this program for 2012. Commission Amdahl volunteered to prepare a letter to the editor asking for volunteers to assist in this year's New Welcome Program ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Olani and seconded by Commissioner Amdahl to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Chairperson MEMORANDUM TO: Chairperson Kris Lawrence—Anderson and Commission Members From: Gary Eitel, Director of Business & Development Date: March 16,2012 Subject: Housing Commission Agenda Items Item# 7, Joint Meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission to Discuss: the Potential Siting of a Community Garden at Happy Hollow Neighborhood Park and Items Relating to Establishing a Community Garden Program for 2012. Background Information: The Park and Recreation Commission have agreed to meet with the Housing Commission and should be arriving at approximately 7:00 pm. The attached maps illustrating the Happy Hollow Neighborhood Park and two garden plot areas have been provided to Jim Glasoe, Director of Community Activities, Recreation, & Services and distributed to the Park Commission. The alternate site in the central portion of the park was prepared after staff was notified of the adjacent neighbor(5042 Lilac Dr.N.) objected to the siting of the garden plots next to her property. The basis for her objections was that they have a dog and the ongoing activities adjacent to their fenced yard would result in constant irritation/disturbance to them and impose upon the privacy of their backyard, which was the reason they purchased this property. She indicated that she was not opposed to a community garden if it could be located elsewhere in the park. After our last meeting, I contacted Van Cooley, Malmborg's Nursery, and he did confirm their continued interest in assisting the City in establishing a community garden and promoting gardening opportunities. With respect to the joint meeting,we should discuss and reach a consensus on the following; - The location (the alternate location illustrates a 45' x 145' strip that would allow 14- 20x20 garden plots, a 5 foot center walkway, and approximately 15 foot setback from the greenhouse. I will have photographs of the site available at the meeting. - If sanitary facilities are scheduled to be at this park, - The program administration and current and future role of the Commissions in community garden program. - Budget considerations, ie. 14 garden plots would have the potential to generate $700 annually. - Proceeding to the City Council for direction on proceeding with this site and a 2012 community garden program. - The holding of a neighborhood information meeting. Item #8, Request by the City Council for the Commission's Review and Comment on the Proposed Development of Official Neighborhood Designations. Background: At the December 12, 2011 Council Work Session,the City Council was requested to provide direction on the potential development of official neighborhood designations. The majority consensus of the City Council was to support the identifications of neighborhoods and directed staff to obtain feedback from the Housing Commission and Park&Recreation Commission. On January 17, 2012,Assistant City Manager/Director of Buildings and Community Standards, presented information regarding the establishing of official neighborhood designation using commonly recognized neighborhood features, such as the neighborhood park names, which would provide a unique and/or distinctive identification of the community's residential neighborhoods. Attached for your review is a copy of the revised map that reflects the recommendations of the Park and Recreation Commission and the January 17th Housing Commission Minutes relating to this item. The designated areas are consistent with the neighborhood meetings held by the Police Department in 2009-2011 and planned to occur in 2012. Upon further review and discussion by the Commission, a motion to either recommend acceptance of the map as presented or a motion to recommend changes to the proposed neighborhood designations, would be in order. Item#9, 2012 New Welcome Program Updates to be provided by the Chair and Commission Members. Item # 10,Other Business: - At this time, I do not have anything additional to report on the Willow Lane Early Childhood Center regarding their concept for ADA accessible garden plots. I have contacted the future owner of the Shingle Creek Apartment, adjacent to the City Hall lot and Hennepin County Library, on the potential gardening opportunities on a portion of their open space. The initial response was positive and we may hear from them before the meeting. April I Ith is the Annual Commission—Council Meeting. An invitation to all of the members of the Commissions and their staff liaisons will be submitted shortly. I will have copies of last year's information available at the meeting. , , 7l ■ Y t 1 r. ' s a la • r 't y - , o zs FrA ik Zia , } \ ' im l y 4.� , +z 'Al 1 Ile go T .. w '• . O uo , , i 1 1 1 1 1 � • � • � � i' Attachment III Property Type Summary for Proposed Neighborhoods • .tom ii SQL I �_ - xs- j tilt {� PLL�u fp n ,':: pya�it r at �� r } �rikn I • 7 'r�1�'�I ,.i r I - �' �its i r=���'?1adWl Ij[�'u •• • r Mr(i s fu.3) r3l A;. 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Total count of Commercial, Residential,Multi-Residential,and Other Parcels per Neighborhood. mWiworifood Total Parcels Cominsrclal Parce le, :Res ldentlal ParealB 7dultl-RaB Parcels Othrr Pares] PA me 634 4 607 16 7 GBntral 82 67 4 3 6 Eaq t Palm or 439 2 A27 2 0 eeargreen 313 8 M 8 i F4rBhDUBU $04 19 U-1 14 7 Garclan City EST 23 836 14 4 GrandYlew 777 12 759 5 4 Happyliallow 987 20 147 14 6 Ky13wn 7810 13 755 10 10 Lions 627 8 585 20 14 MDdtlle TwIn 317 is M 31 7 Orchard 755 $ TV 1 0 RR'Brwood 233 1 221 13 4 Shingle Crook 64 52 0 0 2 Upper Twin 380 6 -571 2 1 Wast Palmer 963 iH 530 5 10 Ve11low Lane 857 15 US i1 172 REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 17, 2012 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGNATIONS Assistant City Manager/Director of Buildings and Community Standards Vickie Schleuning commented on the following: - the December 12, 2011 City Council consideration of establishing official neighborhood designations using commonly recognized neighborhood features, such as neighborhood park names, which would provide a unique and/or distinctive identification of the community residential neighborhoods, - the direction of the City Council to get feedback from the Housing Commission and Park &Recreation Commission, - the potential benefits of promoting neighborhood identifications (effective means of communicating information to specific geographical areas and promoting positive community images with positive neighborhood identifications, and - a map illustrating 17 neighborhood areas within the community: Bellvue, Centennial, East Palmer, Evergreen, Firehouse, Garden City, Grandview, Happy Hollow, Kylawn, Lions, Middle Twin, Orchard, Riverwood, Shingle Creek, Upper Twin, West Palmer, and Willow Lane. The Commission was also informed of the comments/recommended change by the Park Commission that that Upper Twin Lake area is commonly recognized as the Northport Neighborhood ( based on the location of the elementary school and community park). and the Middle Twin is more commonly recognized as the Twin Lakes neighborhood park.. The Commission discussed the following items: - The relationship of these neighborhood geographical areas to the Police Departments service areas, Concerns on the labeling of neighborhoods and the potential of negative images inadvertently being established, Assistant City Manager/Director Vickie Schleuning commented on the positive aspects of using neighborhoods for effective communications, that these neighborhood areas had been used over the last three years in the Police Departments neighborhood meetings, and that the Police Department will also be commenting on these proposed geographical boundaries. The consensus of the Commission was: I. That the proposed neighborhood boundaries should closely match the Police Departments geographic service areas to best serve as an effective communication tool. 2.. That the revised map of neighborhoods, as recommended by the Park&Rec Commission and the comments of the Police Department, be placed on a future agenda for further review and formal Housing Commission recommendation.