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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 02-20 CCM Special SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION FEBRUARY 20, 2018 CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1.CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Special Session called to order by Mayor Tim Willson at 5:00 p.m. 2.ROLL CALL Mayor Tim Willson and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves (arrived at 5:35 p.m.), Kris Lawrence-Anderson (arrived at 5:03 p.m.), and Dan Ryan were present. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Finance Director Nate Reinhardt, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, City Engineer Mike Albers, Assistant to the City Manager Michael Ericson, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Planner and Zoning Administrator Ginny McIntosh, and Michaela Kuj awa-Daniels, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 3.INTRODUCTIONS: STACIE KVIL YANG, CIPMA, EHLERS 4.PRESENTATIONS: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SITE ALATUSLLC Alatus introduced their team; Bob Lux, Chris Osmundson, Mark Stenglein, and Dennis, with an architectural firm, and provided a presentation to the Councilmembers regarding their vision for the opportunity sites in Brooklyn Center. Mr. Lux stated he pictures an apartment complex that is about 10-15 stories, roughly 250 - 300 units. He stated the building would be partly comprised of concrete to provide a long-lasting foundation. He stated they would want to create a park area much like Central Park in Maple Grove. He stated the office building area will be the most challenging to create and it may take a little more time to develop and fill those units but noted it is important to have some that people can build to suit on some level. In regard to parking, Mr. Lux stated there will be convenience parking along all the buildings which will be diagonally aligned and additionally there will be underground parking for all the site locations. He noted adding a cinema and grocery store of well-known brands and putting those business names on display to be seen off the freeways will help draw people into the area. 02/20/18 -1- Councilmember Butler asked how they propose to attract people to move into the apartments they envision building before they have the amenities built and onsite to entice people. Mr. Lux stated they plan to build them in tandem. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson asked if any of the buildings in their proposed plan are for seniors. Mayor Willson noted the City does need to look at options for the seniors in the community, not just housing for the millennials. Mr. Lux stated they definitely would consider market rate senior housing. Councilmember Butler asked if adding townhomes into the plan is something they can consider. Mr. Lux stated there aren't a lot of advantages to having townhomes besides the low maintenance usually associated with them. He stated they carry a lot of liability and when given a choice people usually prefer single family homes instead. He stated they could consider having an association that offers maintenance for the single-family homes. e INLAND DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Inland Development Partners (IDP) introduced their team; Kent Carlson, Tom Shaver, and Bob Cunningham (Steve Schwanke was introduced but not present). Mr. Shaver provided a presentation to the Councilmembers regarding their vision for the opportunity sites in Brooklyn Center. He stated part of their process is to seek input from the community on what they would like to see in the development areas. He noted their plan is high level right now so it can be created over time. Mr. Cunningham provided an overview of their plan for the opportunity sites. He stated it will include high density and residential mixed use. Mayor Willson asked what they envision for the parking in the phase 2 (SFH) of the plan. Mr. Cunningham stated they haven't gotten that far yet; the plan is more of a size and scope plan. He stated they like to think of this as a partnership with the City to achieve their goals. Councilmember Ryan stated he liked the way the excelsior project IDP developed turned out. He asked how they see this site being different from other areas. Mr. Cunningham stated the location sets it apart having park trails across the street as well as incorporating amenities into the plan that are missing from other developments. Mayor Willson stated he likes that they involve the community and use their feedback to refine parts of the plan. Councilmember Ryan mentioned the importance of life cycle housing, and noted he would like to see more housing options for all different ages. Mr. Boganey asked if there are any existing buildings they can provide as an example of what they see fitting for this opportunity site. Mr. Carlson stated the Dean's Lake property in Shakopee is along the lines of what they see in Brooklyn Center. 02/20/18 -2- 5.COUNCIL REVIEW AND DISCUSSION Mayor Willson noted the developers have the same builder, so he wants to know what the difference is between them. Ms. Kvilvang stated IDP doesn't build residential developments usually, so they went outside to get a partner to help with that piece of the plan and it is the same builder who works with Alatus. The Councilmembers reviewed the document that provided an overview of the two companies. Ms. Kvilvang stated both companies are passionate about what they do and noted the difference is one is more progressive and the other is more cautious. She stated the density level for each plan is very different as well. Mayor Willson stated he isn't opposed to the high density as long as it's high quality. He stated at this time he is leaning towards Alatus, he noted they seem to have put more thought into the details, and amenities that people want to see. Councilmember Graves stated based on this preliminary concept, she likes the concept that Alatus has provided but she likes the process that IDP uses by bringing in the community and letting them have a voice in what happens in the City. Ms. Kvilvang stated Alatus incorporates the community in the process as well. Councilmember Butler stated she agrees that Alatus is more progressive and along the lines of what she envisions. Councilmember Lawrence-Anderson stated she was more impressed with Alatus but would like to see more single-family homes in the City as well. She stated she likes the idea of making it a walkable community and using the Shingle Creek area in their plan. Councilmember Ryan stated he likes Alatus as well. He stated he is leaning towards high density because it will bring in different incomes. Councilmember Graves stated there seems to be vacant office spaces all over the City so she is unsure if they need a lot more. Mr. Boganey stated the office spaces they are proposing are very different from what the City currently has and noted they could be built to suit which is more attractive to businesses. Mayor Willson stated there is a consensus of the City Council to move forward with Alatus. Ms. Kvilvang stated they will talk to Alatus and the next step is they sign an agreement for a 6- 12-month period where they conduct their due diligence. She also noted if anyone would like to tour any of the buildings that Alatus has developed, they are happy to arrange that. 6.ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Butler seconded adjournment of the City Council Special meeting at 7:36 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 02/20/18 -3- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1.That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of the Special Session of the City of Brooklyn Center held on February 20, 2018. 2.That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its March 12, 2018, Regular Session. -AAW ^ym^ City Clerk Mayor 02/20/18 -4-