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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 03-21 HCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION March 21, 2018 COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Goodell at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairperson — Mark Goodell - Present Commissioner David Johnson — Excused Commissioner Tamika Baskin — Present Commissioner Kathie Amdahl — Present Commissioner Joan Schonning — Present Commissioner Michael Stokes — Present Commissioner Paul Oman — Present Also present: Staff Liaison Jesse Anderson and Council Liaison Marquita Butler. Introductions APPROVAL OFAGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Schonning to approve the agenda as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Schonning b approve the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting on February 20, 2018. The motion passed. DRAFT LETTER TO CITY COUNCIL This is an item discussed at the last meeting. Chairperson Mark Goodell will complete this letter and email this. OPPORTUNITY SITE WORK SESSION The Housing Commission attended the meeting. Commissioner Schonning was encouraged by the Atlantis presentation. It was well thought through and innovative. It will be a nice welcome off of Highway 100. Chairperson Goodell: Civic campus idea for an expansion of city service. Is that something that is being considered? Page 1 Staff Liaison Anderson: That parcel is still not owned by the city. Chairperson Goodell: Likes that they would be doing some concrete with 10-I5 buildings with concrete then some 3-5 with building with wood Like the idea of a Whole Foods or a Fresh Thyme. Commissioner Baskin: Attracting Brooklyn Center residents to stay in the area when shopping. We would like the idea to have the area have diversity in amenities. Over the other proposal that was only housing. Chairperson Goodell: Prefer the shorter build out of 5-10 years. Has there been any agreement on tax increment financing? Commissioner Schonning: I like the community that considered walkability and mixed uses. Possibly being an event center with cinema. Chairperson Goodell: I Liked the underground parking to decrease the amount of surface parking and the work they had done on the Humboldt Greenway. Chairperson Goodell: I am encouraged by the proposal NEW NEIGHBOR PROGRAM Chairperson Goodell: Provided and overview of the New Neighbor Program. Staff Liaison Anderson showed example of the new neighbor bag. Commissioner Stokes: How are we getting businesses to participate? Chairperson Goodell: Invited on the website. Commissioner Schonning: Panera was a new owner who received a packet lastyear. So she was excited to participate. Commissioner Amdahl: Visited some, however, they were busy and were left the form. Chairperson Goodell: What is the timeline? Staff Liaison Anderson: 3 weeks before we may need to start preparing. Council Liaison Butler: Is there a flyer for on street parking? If not, could we add it to the packet? Commissioner Schonning: There is great information in the packet. Chairperson Goodell: People do appreciate it. Staff Liaison Anderson: Notepad may be available to be included. Chairperson Goodell: How many new owners are there so far? Staff Liaison Anderson: There are 200 from 911 to 311 Commissioner Schonning: Do you break it up throughout the year? Commissioner Amdahl: We do 2 lists peryear. Sometimes they didn't move but ownership may have changed. All members to assemble at next meeting and pick dates. Council Liaison Butler: Will ask the Council if there are dates that they (the Council) would be available to deliver bags. Commissioner Amdahl: Start at 6:30 and be done by 8. We can get about 25 done per group depending on the number ofpeople. Need badges For 3 new commissioners. Commissioner Stokes: We should consider an item for kids. Council Liaison Butler: The fire department gave out some items at the open house. Maybe they would contribute? Staff Liaison Anderson: Will askfor items from the fire department. COUNCIL LIAISONREPORT Page 2 Council Member Butler: The Sanctuary grand opening was on March 8. It will open next month. It's a beautiful facility; there will be fundraisers held onsite aswell. Top Golf is well underway; it is scheduled to open in the middle of July. Staffs are working to change highway 252 to freeway. We have secured 17 million in grants. The earliest they would start 2021. The Hennepin County Assessor report stated that the median home value went from $167, 000 to 184, 000. The City has added a community bulletin board for Local organizations to post events to the website. There is a list of what can be posted. CHAIRPERSONS REPORT Chairperson Goodell reported: I will work on the letter to council. Appreciated those who attended the opportunity site work session, it was a well -attended event. OTHER B USINESS Chairperson Goodell: Joint commission meeting is on 4-4-18. We get to meet other commissioners and Council. Chair has presented in the past, however, Vice Chair Pragnic did the presentation last year. Staff Liaison Anderson to prepare PowerPoint. Staff Liaison Anderson reported: The affordable housing discussions; will be coming to Council for a work session. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Amdahl and seconded by Commissioner Oman to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 8:00 p.m. C Chair an '/ Page 3