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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 06-10 CCM Work SessionMINUTES 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 10, 2019 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 Mike Elliott at 9:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor/President Mike Elliott and Councilmembers/Commissioners Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence -Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. HIGHWAY 252 MEETING DATE — Cont'd Mr. Boganey stated he would send out an email to the Councilmembers/Commissioners asking for them to respond with some dates that might work for the Highway 252 meeting. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT Mr. Boganey asked whether the City Council/EDA would hold Youth in Government Day on July 22, 2019, and give up part of their Study Session. There was a majority Consensus among the City Council/EDA to hold Youth in Government Day on July 22, 2019. ZONING CODE TASK FORCE CHARTER DISCUSSION Community Development Director Meg Beekman requested the City Co ncil/EDA's comments and feedback on formation of a Zoning Code Task Force that would not supersede the Planning Commission but rather would fill an additional advisory role for City Staff and consultants as the Zoning Code language is drafted. Ms. Beekman added City Staff would like to begin the process of recruiting Task Force members, based on a goal of identifying representative demographics within the community. 06/10/19 -1- She noted potential Task Force Members would have an interest in Zoning and a basic understanding of the regulatory framework. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff hopes that the Task Force will include at least two business owners, two Planning Commissioners and two Housing Commissioners. She added the rest of the Task Force would be community-based. She noted the City Council/EDA would be asked to participate in the recruitment of Task Force members who will remain invested in the process. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff hopes to get consensus from the City Council/EDA to move forward with the development of a Zoning Code Task Force. She added a charter had been prepared that identifies roles and responsibilities and lays out a time frame. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan stressed the importance of finding well-informed and engaged citizens to serve on the Task Force who are not already on another Commission. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff intended that the Task Force would be comprised of two members each from the Planning Commission and Housing Commission. She added the language would ultimately be used by those two Commissions. She added representation from the business community would also be sought for the Task Force. She noted the next Planning Commissioners could come out of this group. Ms. Beekman stated the Task Force's participation would represent the diversity of the community. She added the group of 10-12 Task Force members would be equally representative of the City's diversity. Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson asked whether the Zoning Ordinance will be changed, eliminating Special Use Permits. Ms. Beekman stated that it is not the sole purpose but could be an element of the process. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she does not see any negative results from having a Task Force for the Zoning Code. She added she supports getting some business owners and residents who do not serve on other Commissions. She asked how often the Task Force would meet. Ms. Beekman stated the Task Force would meet every other month. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she supports moving ahead with the Task Force, as it is a good idea to encourage community engagement in the Zoning process. Ms. Beekman stated, regarding the application process, City Staff has put together an application and flyers for the City Council/EDA to distribute within the community. She added the goal of ethnic and geographically diverse representation would be considered. 06/10/19 -2- Mr. Boganey asked how the City Council/EDA would like the selection process to be handled. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she would like to see the applications. Mayor/President Elliott stated it would be important to see how the opportunity is framed. Mr. Boganey stated City Staff would gather the applicant's information and classify it in a manner that allows the City Council/EDA to see their differences. He added raw data would be provided to allow the City Council/EDA to determine who they wish to have serve on the Task Force. Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan asked City Attorney Troy Gilchrist whether it is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to make recommendations to the City Council/EDA regarding Zoning Ordinances. Mr. Gilchrist confirmed this, adding the public hearing would be held at a Planning Commission meeting, and then forwarded to the City Council/EDA for decision. BROOKLYN CENTER LIQUOR STORE CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATE NO. 1: FUTURE TENANT SPACE Director of Fiscal & Support Services Nate Reinhardt stated City Staff is requesting consensus from the City Council/EDA to move forward with Bid Alternate No. 1 for the future tenant space at the Liquor Store #1 location. He added 12 bids were received, and the low bidder was B2 Builders, Bloomington, MN, whose owner has previously worked on projects in Shingle Creek Crossing. He noted the bid amount of $1,901,000 is $441,000 under the estimate. Mr. Reinhardt stated the City has options for building the additional space, including completion of the space with the intention to sell it and achieve City Council/EDA priorities. He added the City would retain some ability to have a voice in the property's use. He asked whether the City Council/EDA supports the construction of future tenant space, and if so, how they would like to see the space utilized. Mayor/President Elliott stated he voted against the liquor store, but the tenant space provides an important potential opportunity. He noted the future growth of Minnesota's economy would be greatly impacted by communities of color, and there is great potential for economic growth that would be concentrated in Brooklyn Center. He noted he supports moving ahead with the tenant space and providing subsidies to ensure that it is affordable. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she is leaning toward Option 6, lease with the intent to achieve Council priorities. She asked how the proposed size of the new tenant space compares with other spaces in that development. Mr. Reinhardt stated the lease prices are marketable to other spaces around this area. He added rent on the new space will probably be higher due to property tax and maintenance costs, since 06/10/19 -3- the City will be the owners of the building. Overall, the CAM charges would be below that Shingle Creek Crossing would charge for example. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves asked whether the space will accommodate two tenants. Mr. Reinhardt stated the pad site could be divided for different uses. Ms. Beekman stated each financial scenario is linked to a different economic outcome, including what type of business, how it might be operated and the financial model of how it would relate to other commercial uses in Brooklyn Center. She added if the City Council/EDA decides to move forward with this plan, the next step will be to determine the amount of oversight the City will have over the space. She noted there is a range of options represented here that have significant differences in the amount of resources they require, in terms of cost but also ongoing site management. Ms. Beekman stated Option 6 could incorporate a boutique retail space where vendors can market and sell their products, and the City takes a percentage of the profits. She added additional City Staff would need to be hired to operate and manage the space, and the revenue that would be earned would not be equal to operating costs. Ms. Beekman stated this could be an ownership opportunity for a small local business. She added this would be a benefit for the business owner who would be able to sell the property. She noted this would be a good opportunity for a small business. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated she would not, support the idea of the City being the owner/manager of the space, hiring staff, and managing daily operations. She added the location could be a place where a business would grow and move on to something bigger. Councilmember/Commissioner Graves stated two tenants could support each other and promote growth, but she added she is unsure what would have to be done to make it possible. She stressed the importance of giving businesses the opportunity to be seen and recognized in the community, which is what she is hoping for this space. Mayor/President Elliott agreed, adding multiple tenants and storefronts can provide support and growth opportunities. He asked what level of involvement would be required from Staff, and whether the community should be involved in the decision-making process. Ms. Beekman stated City Staff would meet with AGER, WomenVenture, and Aida, who have relationships with small businesses and entrepreneurs. She added this is a good starting point to determine the needs of an entrepreneur starting up a small business. Mr. Reinhardt stated it makes sense to create a criteria -based request to see if there is any interest. He added most of the options that are being discussed would require further review and exploration before further discussion by the City Council/EDA. 06/10/19 -4- She noted, however, the City can expect to write off 100% of its investment in the interests of expansion and entrepreneurship. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember/Commissioner Lawrence -Anderson moved, and Councilmember/Commissioner Ryan seconded adjournment of the City Council/Economic Development Authority Work Session at 10:12 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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: That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Work Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June 10, 2019. 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 June 24, 2019, Regular Session. &&VA9&64_A Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 06/10/19 -6- Mike Elliott, Mayor