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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 05-28 St. John's Hospital seeks development on Maplewood site THE REVIEW Publication #328680 A-ei�'f I Maplewood, Minnesota Single Copy 304 WED., MAY 28, 1980 INTERSTATE 694h . tl St .AMIIIM1111./ AIM John 's o� I s e V k s COUNTY no. o development • t MAPLE • OD MALL n Maplewoods e PROPOSED II 1,11 SITE By SUANNE MOTL Two representatives of Health Resources,Inc., a holding PHASE THREE looks forward to the eventual develop- company for St. John's Hospital, discussed proposed long- ment of a 331-bed hospital.In addition,more housing could range relocation plans with members of the North St.Paul- be added.Accompanying parking areas would also be ad- II Maplewood-Oakdale Division of the North Suburban ded. Chamber of Commerce May 22. French stressed that all of these proposals are in the slAr AVIt. Gerald McCarthy, president of St. John's Hospital, told planning stages and will require numerous reviews and the luncheon gathering of chamber members that St.John's approvals before they can be carried out. had made a number of changes in the past year to develop a "Many steps will be taken . . . between now and site im imilliiii W new corporate structure which should help strengthen and plementation time," agreed McCarthy. > expand the hospital's relationship with the eastern French noted that the multi-phase concept would allow Health and suburban areas it serves. Health Resources, Inc. to gain visibility and offer some IitAr McCarthy noted that Health Resources, Inc., the parent services while waiting for the hospital approvals which are AVONU! Q corporation in the revised structure, plans to have "very expected to take some time to achieve. 11 .OND 4 active involvement in the community. W Among the planning being done by Health Resources,Inc. MCCARTHY NOTED "the (Metropolitan) Health Board is the proposed muti-purpose building development on a site •is currently emphasizing bed reduction . . . and not ad- inm Maplewood. dressing relocation." �/ W He said St. John's intent is "to have the hospital under I GARY FRENCH, director of health services, explained P construction in the 1983-84 era of time." —I that Health Resources,Inc.has an option to buy a parcel of He noted the health board during the annual review of the property at Beam Avenue and Hazelwood Street ap- hospital's comprehensive plan did agree with St. John's Hazelwood proximately one-half mile west of Maplewood Mall. hospital planning for the Maplewood site. He stressed, building COUNTY 110. C Subtracting easements, etc., the hospital is considering however, that the board gave no approval, and only I T in- purchasing the approximately 19-acre site for a three-phase structed Health Resources, Inc. to continue to plan for the development. Maplewood hospital site. 1 The proposed master plan phasing for the project calls for The St. John's representative also briefly discussed the approximately 10,000 to 20,000 square feet of general office hospital's bid to purchase Hazelwood School, located at HEALTH RESOURCES,INC.,St.John's Hospital,has an option to buy 20 acres of space to be constructed in phase one along with a parking County Road C and Hazelwood Street, about two blocks land near Maplewood Mall for a multi-purpose building development. Tentative area. south of the proposed hospital development site. plans call for a three-phase development including offices,housing and a hospital to Phase two is seen as an expansion of the office space and Health Resources,Inc.is considering the school as a site be constructed on the site. May 22 School District 622 accepted St. John's bid for parking in addition to beginning approximately 12,000 for community outreach programs,offices and community- Hazelwood School which is located near the proposed development site. The square feet of housing on the northern part of the site.This oriented activities. In addition, some groups such as the Hazelwood building is being considered to be used for community outreach housing could be for senior citizens or similar congregate Youth Service Bureau have indicated interest in being programs. living. located in the building.