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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 07-08 City Council Manager Workshop Packet'fat N! 0. MEMORANDUM Rei �, ected TO: City Manager FROM: Melinda Coleman SUBJECT: Presentation from Metro Transit DATE: July 1, 2002 INFORMATION Representatives from Metro Transit have asked to come address the City Council about their plans for a transit center at the Maplewood Mall (the old United Artist theatre building north of the mall). I have met with these individuals and have indicated that our primary concern with taking the theatre site is the loss of tax revenue. They seem open to the idea of trying to incorporate some commercial element to their plans. I don't believe that the Metro Transit is looking for formal approval although as the condemnation process proceeds, we are free to comment on any concerns we may have with'this project. Q MetroTrans*it June 24, 2002 Ms. Melinda Coleman City of Maplewood 1830 E. County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Dear Ms. Coleman: JUN 2 5 2002 Below are 4 key project schedule dates for the Maplewood Mall Transit Center and Park & Ride on the UA Theater parcel. • September 2002 — Secure property through condemnation or by direct negotiation. • December 2002 — Evaluate existing development potential. • March 2003 — Prepare final design of Maplewood Mall Transit Center and Park & Ride. • September 2003 — Complete construction of Maplewood Mall Transit Center and Park & Ride. Sincerely, Chris Weyer — Principal Engineer/Project Manager A service of the Metropolitan Cou n c il 560 Sixth Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 -4398 (612) 349 -7400 Transit Info 373 -3333 TTY 341 -0140 http: / /www.metrotransit.org An Equal Opportunity Employer AG `� . Do ty WNW -7 -44 Acti by C Date N d MEMORANDUM TO: Richard Fursman FROM: Melinda Coleman SUBJECT: Ramsey County Meeting on BRA levy DATE: July 1, 2002 INFORMATION Ramsey County is holding a meeting on July 10, 2002 to discuss the possibility of instituting a countywide levy for redevelopment activities. Please see attached letter from the County Manager and Community and Economic Development Director. I am planning on attending this meeting and am looking for comments from the city manager and City Council about this concept. At first glance, this seems like a program that could benefit Maplewood. The letter indicates four subject areas for cities to respond to. Please review the letter and let me know where you stand on this so I can take the collective comments to the meeting on July 10, 2002. Thank you. RAMSEY COUMY Office of the County Manager Paul L. Kirkwold, County Manager 250 Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102 -1614 MEMORANDUM JUN 2 5 2002 Tel: 651- 266 -8000 Fax: 651- 266 -8039 Internet Web Site: www.co.ramsey.mn.us TO: SUBURBAN RAMSEY COUNTY CITY MANAGERS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF FROM: PAUL KIRKWOLD, RAMSEY CO TY MA AG JUDY A. KARON, DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELO MENT DATE: JUNE 24 SUBJECT: RAMSEY COUNTY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) POTENTIAL HRA LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003 In response to inquiries made by suburban communities for additional resources for redevelopment, housing, and economic development activities, the Ramsey County HRA Board has asked the County staff to hold meetings with suburban officials to determine what interest there .might be in the County instituting an. HRA levy for calendar year 2003. No decisions have been made on a levy; we are only fact - finding. Specifically, there are four things we would like to know: 1. Is this a resource that could benefit your community? 2. Would your community be supportive of a suburban -wide County HRA levy? 3. If a levy were to be instituted, what specific uses does your community think should be targeted? 4. Are you considering establishing, or activating an already existing, HRA with a local levy? Please join us for a discussion of this issue: WEDNESDAY - JULY 10 2002 7:30 A.M. TO 9:30 A.M. ROSEVILLE CITY HALL 2660 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE (COUNTY -ROAD C AND LEXINGTON) RSVP - ' Pat Yoerger at 651 It is important for all cities to be represented so that County Commissioners will be able to hear from as broad a base of our suburban' communities as possible. cc: Ramsey County HRA Commissioners Ramsey County Suburban Mayors Minnesota's First Home Rule County printed on recycled paper with a minimum of 10% post - consumer content couwaa,. AFSCME wow a AGENDA NO. ID 1 AGENDA REPORT C>: Richard Fursman, City Manag ; F FROM: David Thomalla, Deputy Chief of Police and .. Human Relations Commission Liaison RE: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT DATE: June 11, 2002 INTRODUCTION There is presently one vacancy on the Human Relations Commission due to the resignation of Donna Brown in 2001. Two applications were received for this vacancy. Y BACKGROUND At the Human Relations Commission meetin on June 4 002 ' g , 2 ,the Commissioners met one candidate who applied for the p vacancy, i Barbara Damchik -D kes. She was resent for the Y monthly meeting and then was interviewed by the Commission. The second applicant had been pp contacted to attend both the May and June meetings but failed to ap pear at either meeting. The Co * sion was very impressed by Ms. Damchik -D kes background, experience and i Y � � Xp interest in the Commission. The Commissioners' questions dealt with the applicant's . pp availability, commitment, knowledge and qualifications. Ms. Damchik -D kes' resume and . Y application are attached. Based on Ms. Damchik- Dykes' interview, the Commission recommends her appointment to the Maplewood Human Relations Commission. HRC RECOhD�NIDATIONS It is recommended that the City Council interview Barbara Damchik -D kes for the existing g vacancy on the Commission. Attachment 3) On which Board or Commission are .you interested in serving? (please check) Community Design Review Board Park &Recreation Commission Housing &Redevelopment Authority Planning Commission Human Relations Commission Police Civil Service Commission 4) Do you have any s ecific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of responsibilities? �vJ -e �1.c C.cL,�'a\n , C� rN vh �t 4 I t f)kz �? I�v►G� t 5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an active participant: AA-0 A �Vvt� �i� �i•� �vhl�vli*T�� r . VI� W0 6 ym i'Vi Ivy -Aee„ 6) ..Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission? vv ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: c�i VYn'Se G'o�n rnU.++ =A� "Yu, 7yA, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS PUBLIC. FORMS\BRDBCOMM.AK 10/96 Barbara. Damchik- Dykes@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Education 1996 -2000 William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN J.D., May, 2000 1992 -1994 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN B.A., Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance 1979 -1981 Minneapolis Community College, Minneapolis, MN A.A., Liberal Studies Licenses Minnesota Attorney License #302648 Professional Committee Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Associations Human Rights Committee, 2000 - present Member, National Association of Human Rights Workers, 2000 Committee Member, Community Action Committee Minnesota Women Lawyers, 2000 - present Member, American Bar Association, 1997- present Certifications Civil Mediation, 2001 .Awards CALI Award for Excellence in Criminal Appeals, 1998 Professional Experience 12/00- present Manager, Civil Rights Investigations Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, Minneapolis, MN Participate in diversity initiatives; represent the Department and provide training and education on diversity and EEO /AA to community groups, agencies, and institutions. Work with community liaisons in the Somali, Native American, Latino, and Hmong communities to carry out the mission of the department. Cooperate with other city departments to form partnerships on initiatives in diversity. Supervise, assign, and review the work of Complaint Investigations Officers; review investigative plans and summaries for proper application of civil rights laws; facilitate staff training; review charges to determine if mediation is appropriate; engage in conciliation of probable cause findings; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for submission to elected officials, department heads, and the EEOC; recommend and develop changes in existing ordinances, rules and regulations, procedures and policies; 9/00 -12/00 Contract Compliance Officer Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights, Minneapolis, MN Conducted compliance reviews; analyzed and organized evidence, labor statistics, personnel files, employment practices data, and results of interviews to review basis for determination; identified systemic discrimination and developed applicable standards of proof; provided technical assistance in developing affirmative action plans; revised affirmative action guide; maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity law; conducted on -site reviews of construction projects. 12/96 -8/00 Project Manager University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN Project manager for Department of Justice rant, "Executive Sessions on J g p g Sentencing and Corrections "; managed program budget; organized and implemented projects; performed literature searches; commissioned manuscripts, reviewed proposals, negotiated and administered contracts, proofread, copy- edited, and communicated with authors for Overcrowded Times and Crime and Justice; developed and fostered relationships between key participants on grant projects; wrote, submitted, and monitored grant proposals; planned events both locally and nation -wide; researched legal and sociological and policy issues including intermediate sanctions in corrections (boot camps, shock incarceration, diversion, restorative justice), racial disparity in juvenile justice, etc.; project administrator for "International Comparative Sentencing Conference" and "The Political Economy of International Trade "; project coordinator for joint degree program to include event planning and program development. 1/00-6/00 Law Clerk Minnesota Department of Corrections, St. Paul, MN Responded to requests for legal advice concerning litigation and inmate claims; processed inmate transfers by treaty; provided administrative review of personal injury and property claims filed by offenders; provided assistance in drafting administrative rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act; provided technical assistance with review and drafting of contracts, interpreted labor contracts; prepared responses to human rights discrimination allegations; drafted and edited Court Shorts, the department's summary of litigation. 10/99 -6 /00 Law Clerk Education Minnesota, St. Paul, MN Researched legal topics for teacher's labor union including contract and collective bargaining agreement interpretation, defined benefit compensation plans, age and employment discrimination, strikes and picketing, unfair labor practices, data privacy act, school law, layoff, recall, non- renewal, and tenure issues; worked closely with educational statutes and rules, the Department of Children, Families, and Learning, and school boards to resolve issues; assisted with preparation of arbitration and grievances; prepared briefs and other legal documents; assisted members with personnel issues; drafted and edited Moot Points, a summary of the union's litigation for use by field staff; prepared resource materials for union members. 9/99 -11/99 Law Clerk Hennepin County Attorney's Office Early Intervention and Prevention Division, Minneapolis, MN Prepared petitions for transfer of legal custody, notice of non - representation, motions and legal memoranda to the court; interpreted statutes and case law pertaining to the Indian Child Welfare Act. 4/99 -10/99 Law. Clerk Minnesota State Public Defender's Office, Minneapolis, MN Interpreted criminal statutes, case law, and public policy in support of appellate briefs; performed legal research and writing, including motions and memoranda; prepared briefs for submission to the Minnesota Court of Appeals; researched state and federal sentencing guidelines and the legislative history of the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, researched use of diversion in Minnesota counties. 1987 -1996 Office Manager University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis, MN Prepared, monitored, and reviewed annual personnel and capital equipment budgets and financial reports; managed specialized business operations, billing, record keeping; supervised office personnel; purchased and maintained inventory of laboratory equipment/supplies; prepared bid specs for lab equipment; arranged travel, meetings, scheduled events; prepared associated documents; prepared correspondence and maintained records; assisted in the preparation of grants; prepared personnel documents; provided office management for laboratory; communicated laboratory results to physicians, clients, and patients. 1983 -1986 Correctional Counselor II Minnesota Correctional Facility - OPH, Oak Park Heights, MN Liaison and coordinator between volunteers, staff, and inmate organizations;. investigated and resolved visitor complaints; monitored. outside events; performed criminal history checks; prepared reports, processed visiting applications, admitted visitors to the prison; supervised visiting room staff, inmates, and visitors; conducted security searches of living and recreational areas; prepared logs, incident reports, and other written documentation; supervised inmates in living units, work areas, and recreational areas. 1978 -1979 Correctional Officer Kansas State Penitentiary, Lansing, KS Communications and control center officer; responsible for inmate movement and. counts; tower guard; performed NCIC criminal history checks; documented inmate behavior; prepared reports and logs. 1.975 -1978 Correctional Specialist U.S. Army Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS Liaison of volunteers and inmate organizations; organized and supervised outside events; provided tour of prison to Command Center General Staff, officers of the War College, and public; investigated inmate complaints; assisted due process officer with investigations of inmate's infractions; served on transition team for first female inmates to the prison; supervised education area, work units, and visiting room. Internships 1984 -1985 Caseworker Minnesota Correctional Facility -OPH, Oak Park Heights, MN Assisted with security case management, supervision, treatment and group work for adult male offenders; managed cases so that inmates were programmed in residential living, education, work, and recreation. Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center Ramsey County, MN Institute of Race and Poverty University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN Classroom Volunteer, Carver Elementary School District 622, North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Served as classroom volunteer for my daughter's class in grades 2 -4; led literature group; one -on -one tutoring. References for Barbara Damchik -Dykes Michael Tonry Director, Institute of.Criminology University of Cambridge 7 West Road Cambridge England C133 9DT e -mail: mt261@cam.ac.uk Sonosky Professor of Law and Public Policy University of Minnesota Law School 229 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 612 - 625 -1314 Harley Ogata Managing Attorney Education Minnesota 51 Sherburne Avenue St. Paul, MN 651 - 292 -4812 Cathy Middlebrook Assistant Public Defender Minnesota State Public Defender's Office 2829 University Avenue Minneapolis, MN 612 - 627 -6980 //, Maplewood Mall Transit Center /Park &Ride MetroTransit FT Maplewood Mall Transit Center 9 Nine bus routes radiate to serve all of Maplewood, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Oakdale, Little Canada, Roseville, St. Paul and Minneapolis • The bus routes make timed transfers with each other, requiring separate layover spaces for each route MetroTransit 'rJ Maplewood Mall Park &Ride Lot • The park &ride lot will have 360 to 520 spaces if built as a flat lot, depending on layout. • If built with a deck it will have approximately 680 spaces. Express bus service is provided to downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul and the University of Minnesota MetroTransit saw I North Suburban Park &Ride Lots 5th soc E PA r S J x< Ir IWO �Y ,w Ma Mail �a �s .i pa c s 61 FXI 200 S ac s -300 paces i s (in Planning) JL . P ul A - 4 , E3 I t I& �� COUNTY ROAD D s m cx� �a z c m 1 of � 3 TR ANSIT HUB CAPACITY 3-60' ARTICULATED BUSES 6-40' FULL—SIZED BUSES 5- -25 SMALLER BUSES PARKi NG LOT CAPACITY EXIS SPACES: 387 PROPOSED SPACES ?ZQ NET GAIN: 133 CIRCUIT CITY _j COUNTY ROAD D fs 24 24 m ARBYS > ;Q > < rri JEWELERS m - 4 20 ®rp 1 He - 24 2(- 74 21 1 1, REMOVE THEATER , , -.- 4 CHI CHI'S COUNTY ROAD D 24 24 m ARBYS > ;Q > < rri JEWELERS m 24 24 24 E ll WEDDING DAY JEWELERS f 27 CHI CHI'S l COUNTY ROAD D s m. m ARBYS > M r z M 26 20 '�1 s r r� r x � o " a WEDDING DAY JEWELERS Fj r -L� �ARF C TY ry 13� G .l C 3 -60 ARTICULATED BUSES & 6 -40' FULL -SIZED BUSES T � C 5- 25/30' SMALLER BUSES PARKING LOT CAPACITY EXISTING SPACES= 387 PROP. GROUND SPACES: 400± PROP, 1 LEVEL DECK: 260± k TOTAL SPACES. 680± NET GAIN: 273± CIRCUIT CITY f 27 CHI CHI'S l COUNTY ROAD D s m. m ARBYS > M r z M 26 20 '�1 s r r� r x � o " a WEDDING DAY JEWELERS Northtown Transit Hub built in 1996 Northtown Transit Hub and Park and Ride facility view of Transit Hub and 340 car Park and Ride lot Covered pedestrian walkway connecting shopping mall entrance to Northtown Transit Hub W Rosedale Transit Hub built in 1991 .ter ��IhG � � , r � 4 ;, �. �� xt d�� �° t,z: ,y