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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-22 City Council Workshop Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 6:00 P.M. Monday, February 22, 2021 Held Remotely Via Conference Call Dial 1-312-626-6799 or 1-888-788-0099 When Prompted Enter Meeting ID: 995 1230 4840# No Participant ID, Enter # When Prompted A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E.NEW BUSINESS 1.South Maplewood Century Avenue Redevelopment / Ponds at Battle Creek Update F.ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. 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THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK E1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date February 22, 2021 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director PRESENTER: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: South Maplewood Century Avenue Redevelopment / Ponds at Battle Creek Update Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The city is partnering with Ramsey County on a community engagement and planning process to explore possible options for two county-owned properties in south Maplewood – the Ponds at Battle Creek golf course and land adjacent to the correctional facility. The community engagement process commenced in September 2020 and is expected to be finalized in April. The purpose of the workshop is to update the city council on the community engagement process, outline next steps, and discuss any questions or feedback that the council has regarding the project. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. This planning effort has the opportunity to provide a more realistic vision for these two sites should a new owner desire to change their land use, but it would also give Ramsey County, as the current owner, more certainty in how the City of Maplewood and other stakeholders view the future of these sites should the County decide to sell either or both sites. Background In August 2020, the city approved a Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County to undertake a community engagement and planning process for the area now called the South Maplewood – City Council Workshop Packet Page Number 1 of 2 E1 Century Avenue Redevelopment. The name reflects that the study area includes not only the 95- acre Ponds at Battle Creek golf course but also the 77-acres of undeveloped property north of the county correctional facility. The planning process stems from Ramsey County’s decision to close the Ponds at Battle Creek golf course and explore possible options for future uses of both of the county-owned properties. The intent of the redevelopment plan is to provide the strategy necessary to plan for the land use, redevelopment, and open space decisions for the project area for the short and long term. The final deliverable will be a redevelopment plan for the two sites that will guide any future development, should it occur, so that it is consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan and is vetted by the properties’ neighbors. The community engagement process kicked off in September 2020 and there have been two community meetings held so far – on November 19, 2020, and on January 27, 2021. A third community meeting will be held in March to present concept plans for each of the sites. The consultant for the project, Perkins & Will, will be at the meeting to provide a presentation and update the council on the community engagement and planning process. The update will include: Summary of community feedback and stakeholder engagement Overview of the site conditions analysis Concept plan narratives Next steps Attachments 1.None City Council Workshop Packet Page Number 2 of 2 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 – February 22, 2021 City of Maplewood Presentation South Maplewood Century Ave Redevelopment Properties 2 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 SITE B SITE A Overview & UpdateEngagement SummarySite FrameworksNext steps Agenda 3 Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachment Overview 4 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant South Century Avenue Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 SITE B Ramsey County Correctional Facility SITE A Battle Creek Regional Park Sites included in study acre Ponds at Battle Creek - acre undeveloped site in the - owned 88 - owned, 77 - is a County is the County Site Overview Site A eastern portion of Maplewood’s Battle Creek neighborhood with access from South Century Avenue. To the south is the Ramsey County Correctional Facility; to the North and West is Battle Creek Regional Park. To the east is residential property in the City of Woodbury.Site B golf course, 601 South Century Avenue. To the north, across Lower Afton Road, is the Ramsey County Correctional Facility. 5 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant South Century Avenue Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Ramsey County Vision Statement / Values 6 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant South Century Avenue Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 7 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant South Century Avenue Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Take a residents first approachEngage in authentic and constructive community dialogue with underrepresented communitiesBe nimble and responsiveAdvance racial health and equity •••• In 2019, Ramsey County began the development of a vision to redfine parks and recreation for the communities of Ramsey County for the 21st century. In advancing a 21st century parks and recreation system, the county will: Ramsey County 21st Century Parks Initiative 8 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 We are here #4 Project Schedule and Process 9 Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachment Engagement Summary 10 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Engagement and Outreach Avenues(November to present date) 11 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 site analysis graphics board to get community feedback 2020 high level st Dec 31 individual letters individuals participated 2020– thth 50 135 collected responses y of Maplewood posted video recording and survey link to project website 495Participants from Maplewood and greater Ramsey County areaQuestions same as those presented at Community Meeting 01Over Over Presentation of master planning processRegional analysis & Use of Miro interactive whiteCit Survey Monkey•••Direct email to Ramsey County & City of Maplewood• Nov 19Nov 19Ongoing Community Meeting 01 (Virtual)••••• 12 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 (Miro board & Survey): and amenities could be uses Where are the best assets and/or opportunities?What are the main challenges or issues?What future land beneficial for the community? What could change and what should remain?What would be your ultimate vision? Questions we asked 13 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Survey 01 14 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Hmong Family, Inc. Friends of the MississippiFriends of Maplewood NatureThe United Visible CityMet CouncilTwin Cities Land TrustInstitute of the Environment (U of MN) City of Maplewood Planning Commission MembersSt Paul Chamber of CommerceCity of Maplewood Community Design Review Board Commission Members MN Housing PartnershipCity of Maplewood Housing and Development CommissionSt Paul / Ramsey County Public Health February 12, 2021 Meeting 03 (Virtual)••• January 07, 2021 Meeting 02 (Virtual)•••• Meeting 01 (Virtual)••••••January 20, 2021 15 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Assessment of Properties model access - Environmental Neighborhood IdentityMix of Housing TypologiesFood Access & Community Supported AgriculturePublic Transit & MultiEquitable DevelopmentDesire for an Themes we have heard: 16 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Feb 14, 2021 – individuals participated 130 collected responses y of Maplewood posted video recording and survey link to project website 33543% responses from adjacent zip codes / 57% greater areaQuestions same as those presented at Community Meeting 02 Over Presented Survey 01 summaryPresented additional site analysis graphicsUse of Zoom Polling function to get feedback on development preferencesCit Survey Monkey••• January 29 Community Meeting 02 (Virtual)••••• January 27, 2021 17 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 . A/B. A/B on Site both sites?on Site either/ (Zoom Meeting Polling & Survey): In what ZIP code is your home located?Should Site A prioritize job creation?Should Site B prioritize job creation?Should development on Site A/B increase the tax base of the City/County?Should development of Site A/B include open space accessible to the public?Choose the top three general types of land uses you find most acceptable for Site A/B.Choose the top three types of Open Space uses you find most acceptable for Site A/B.What type(s) of sustainability focused infrastructure do you support for Choose the top three types of Commercial development you find most acceptable for Site A/B.Choose the top three types of Commercial development you find least acceptable for Site A/B.Choose the top three types of Public / Institutional development you find most acceptable for Site A/BChoose the top three types of Housing development you find most acceptable Choose the top three types of Housing development you find least acceptable Questions we asked Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 6.57%3.58% 4.78%3.58% 24.48%57.01% 55119 55125 55106 55109 55117 Other Survey 02335 Responses 19 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Adjacent: 86% voted NOOutside: 97% voted NOAdjacent: 90% voted NOOutside: 91% voted NO ---- Survey 02 20 t Apts Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachmen Apts Apts Apts orkforce / Affordable W // Independent Living Senior Housing / Workplace Apts AptsApts Apts Site ASite B –– / Market Rate / Affordable / No Response / Single Family Detached/ No Response / Single Family Detached Site ASite B –– AptsApts AptsApts Adjacent: Library, No Response, Community CenterOutside: No response / Library / Community Center Adjacent: No Response/ Independent Living Senior Housing / Single FamilyOutside: No Response / Affordable Adjacent: No Response/ Independent Living Senior Housing / Affordable Outside: No Response / Affordable Adjacent: Luxury Outside: Luxury Adjacent: Luxury Outside: Luxury --Housing (preferred) --Housing (preferred) --Housing (not preferred) --Housing (not preferred) -- Adjacent: No response / Ag / Coffee ShopOutside: No response / Ag / Coffee ShopAdjacent: Large Box Retail / Industrial /Neighborhood Retail / HotelOutside: Large Box Retail / Industrial / No Response Supported passive, programmed, agriculture, alternative energyOutside zip codes support passive typesAdjacent zip codes also like active Commercial Development (preferred)--Commercial Development (not preferred)-- --- Survey 02 21 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Equity Action Circle Paul Ward 7 Saint Paul Indians in ActionHmong 18 CouncilRamsey County Community Stabilization ProjectAfrican American Leadership ForumSaint Paul Promise NetworkSaint Ongoing ••••••• 22 t Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachmen Site Frameworks 23 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Publicly accessible open spacevia a trail networkCommunity space for gardening/urban agriculturePreservation of ecological sensitive areas and enhanced ecological systems (wetlands, grasslands, forested areas)Enhanced stormwater management Improved access and connectivity to transitContext sensitive design Each of the concepts developed for Site A and Site B will include:•••••• Site Frameworks 24 Record Attachment Workshop ~1,300 Permanant ~3,200 Additional ~4,400 For 2021-02-22 E1 ~1,400 ~1,300 ~1,400 ~2,100 Site B Site A ~12,000 ~1,300 94 just - TAZ Data Estimates and Forecasts arters 3M’s world headquanchors a regionally significant concentration of jobs along Ito the north of Site AThe Woodwinds Medical Center anchors a significant employment area just east of Site B •• Major Employment Districts Data Source: Metropolitan Council, 25 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site B Site A 0.1% 9.2%3.2% 4.8% 0.6% 17.6% 65.3% Within 2 Miles Racial - Race/Ethnic Group American IndianAsianBlackLatinxPacific IslanderMultiWhite Racial/Ethnic Diversity Data Source: Justicemap.org 26 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site B Site A 494 - 94 - minute drive to - ent to Carver Elementary School in an established residential area Close to Battle Creek Regional ParkAdjac(Site A)Direct connection to IConvenient connection to IProximate to major employment areasLarge enough to include a mixture of uses (including open space)Less than 1 mile from prominent retail area (Valley Creek)Less than 10downtown Saint PaulWith ••••••••• Marketable Site Characteristics 27 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site A 28 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site B 29 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site A 30 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site B 31 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site A 32 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site B 33 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Site A 34 Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachment Site B 35 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Approximately 44 acres Site A 36 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Approximately 40 acres Site B 37 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Potential Design Scenarios – Site A 38 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 Potential Design Scenarios – Site B 39 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 HousingRecreationTransportationCultural ServicesGovernment RevenueEconomic Wellbeing each evaluate developed by will Institute of the Broad Goals: The scorecard, UofMNEnvironment potential design scenario against these SCORECARD 40 Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachment Next Steps 41 Record Attachment Workshop Permanant Additional For 2021-02-22 E1 https://maplewoodmn.gov/Ponds – 2021 il r Ap th wood Project website 10 h eholder Groups Follow the process on the City of MapleNext Community Meeting #3 MarcContinued Engagement with StakDraft Report: Moving Forward •••• 42 Record Workshop Permanant For 2021-02-22 E1 Additional Attachment Thank You