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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 06-24 CCM Study SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA JUNE 24, 2019 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Study Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers Marquita Butler, April Graves, Kris Lawrence - Anderson, and Dan Ryan. Also present were City Manager Curt Boganey, Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Community Development Director Meg Beekman, Police Chief Tim Gannon, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS AND QUESTIONS Councilmember Ryan requested the following correction to the Work Session minutes of June 10,2019: -Page 5, paragraph 6, line 2, replace "she" with "he." It was the majority consensus of the City Council to accept the correction to the June 10, 2019, Work Session minutes. MISCELLANEOUS a. Confirmation of Meeting Dates Councilmember Graves requested clarification regarding neighborhood meeting dates. She added she received an invitation to the.Riverwood meeting on July 24, 2019. Councilmember Ryan stated the Riverwood meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2019, and the Happy Hollow neighborhood meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2019. Mr. Boganey requested the City Council's consideration of potential dates for a meeting to review the draft Opportunity Site Master Plan. He added additional community engagement is planned before the final draft is prepared. It was the majority Consensus of the City Council to hold the Opportunity Site Master Draft Plan review meeting on July 1, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. 06/24/19 -1- Mr. Boganey requested the City Council's consideration of potential dates for a Council Retreat. It was the majority consensus of the City Council to hold a Council Retreat on August 30-31, 2019, with alternative dates of September 20-21, 2019. DISCUSSION OF WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEMS AS TIME PERMITS CONCEPT REVIEW FROM COALITION DEVELOPMENT FOR EDA -OWNED PROPERTY AT 61sT AVENUE N AND BROOKLYN BOULEVARD Community Development Director Meg Beekman requested the City Council's consideration of a concept review from Coalition Development for EDA -owned property at 3606 61St Avenue N. She added no motion is on this item. She noted the property would be combined with three other EDA -owned properties. Ms. Beekman stated the proposal is for an apartment development with 113 units in a mix of affordable and market -rate apartments and 114 parking spaces in a combination of underground and surface parking. She added the use is consistent with the City's plans for the Brooklyn Boulevard corridor, which includes urbanization of land uses with higher density housing and business/commercial development. She noted this area is scheduled for road reconstruction in 2021, and some additional right of way will be required from the developer. Ms. Beekman stated the proposed development blends nicely with the Sanctuary development to which it is adjacent and with which it shares a drive. She added the plan shows green space between the two buildings, shared community patios, and a place -making public artwork feature on the corner. She added access to the development would be limited due to a proposed center median. Ms. Beekman stated Tax Increment Financing is expected to be requested by the developer, and financial analysis will be completed. She added the TIF housing district that will be used, TIF District #6, already exists for the Sanctuary development. She noted the planned development agreement must be extended or move forward with a purchase agreement before the end of July 2019. Ms. Beekman stated the concept review would be discussed at the Planning Commission's July 2019 meeting. She requested the City Council's feedback and comments on the concept review. Councilmember Lawrence -Anderson requested clarification regarding the mix of 113 market - rate and affordable units. Ms. Beekman stated the TIF district requires that a certain percentage of units must be affordable. She added rents would be proposed that will meet that percentage, and renters would need to be income qualified. Councilmember Ryan stated when the City Council's previously reviewed this issue, it was discussed that the TIF requirements would be met by studio apartment rent. Ms. Beekman confirmed this, adding the 1 -bedroom apartments also qualify depending upon percentages. 06/24/19 -2- Pat Cruikshank, representing Coalition Development, introduced his son and partner, Jackson Cruikshank. He stated a mix of studio and 1 -bedroom apartments would meet the TIF affordability requirement. Councilmember Ryan stated rent for market -rate apartments qualify as mixed income, and they represent a subsidy accommodated by market rate, to make the project feasible. Mr. Cruikshank agreed. Councilmember Graves stated she likes the site plan and layout, as they have better flow, and there are two ways to get in and get out. She asked how many trees will be removed. Mr. Cruikshank stated the intent is to save whatever trees can be saved, and remove very few trees, but more trees will be added to replace ones that are removed. Councilmember Ryan stated transit -oriented development is a concept that fits well with Brooklyn Center. He added he is in favor of moving forward. Councilmember Graves asked whether there will be a light or crosswalk at Brooklyn Boulevard. Ms. Beekman stated there would be a curb cut at 61' Avenue, so there will be full access. She added she is unsure whether the design of Brooklyn Boulevard is far enough along to determine where crosswalks will be. Councilmember Graves stated she lives in this neighborhood, and many people cross Brooklyn Boulevard in the middle of the street to reach the senior home. She added the proposed median would be safer as pedestrians will cross the street and traffic will slow down. Mayor Elliott stated he supports the idea of mixed -income living together and built-in affordability. He asked Mr. Cruikshank what he believes is driving the market. Mr. Cruikshank stated the rising costs of construction, as well as community charges and fees, are responsible for the high costs of new construction. ADJOURN STUDY SESSION TO INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL Mayor Elliott adjourned the Study Session to Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. 06/24/19 -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 a Study Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on June 24, 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 July 8, 2019, Regular Session. Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 06/24/19 -4- ke Elliott, Mayor