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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-13 HPC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00 P.M Thursday, December 13, 2018 A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.November 8, 2018 E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Update on Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Efforts 2.North End Study Discussion F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.2018 Maplewood Heritage Award Nominations G.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1.History Presentation – Chair Boulay I.STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1.New Operations Director at MAHS 2.Poor Farm Cemetery Designation J.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 Commission 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. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Commission meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other Commission members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of Commission members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THERE MAY BE A QUORUM OF COMMISSIONERS AT UPCOMING MAPLEWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS. D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018 Council Chambers, City Hall A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and called to order by Chair Boulay at 7:00 p.m. B.ROLL CALL Commissioners Commissioner Leon Axtman Present Chair Peter Boulay Present Commissioner Bob Cardinal Present Vice Chair Richard Currie Present Commissioner Margaret Fett Present Commissioner John Gaspar Present Commissioner Frank Gilbertson Absent Staff Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor Present C.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Commissioner Fett made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Axtman Ayes – All The motion passed. D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.October 11, 2018, HPC Meeting Minutes Vice Chair Currie made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 11, 2018, HPC Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Axtman Ayes – All The motion passed. E.NEW BUSINESS 1.2018 Maplewood Heritage Award Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, reviewed the process and timeline for nominating individuals and/or groups for the Maplewood Heritage Award. Thursday, November 08, 2018 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes D1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 7:00p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2018 Council Chambers, City Hall F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 2018 HPC Goals Natural Resources Coordinator, Ginny Gaynor, reviewed the 2018 goals with the commission. G. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS H. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS 1. Memorial Service for Char Wasiluk Chair Boulay updated the commission on the upcoming memorial service for Char Wasiluk. 2. MAHS Commissioner Fett updated the commission on upcoming events scheduled at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm. 3. HPC Page on City Website Vice Chair Currie led a discussion about updating the HPC page on the City of Maplewood website. I. STAFF PRESENTATIONS J. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Axtman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. No Second Ayes – All The motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM Next meeting is December 13, 2018 Thursday, November 08, 2018 Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes E1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date December 13, 2018 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Commission PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator AGENDA ITEM: Update on GladstoneNeighborhood Redevelopment Efforts Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: Maplewood’s city council has deemed the Gladstone Neighborhood as a priority for redevelopment. As a response to this priority, the council has included in the existing capital improvement plan (CIP) $5.95 million to be used for the acquisition of property for redevelopment. Specific properties will be identified and the City may act as developer or in agreement with a private developer to acquire and demolish existing buildings and property for development in accordance with the approved Gladstone Master Plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Recommended Action: No action required. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is dependent on the cost of property acquisitions. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Click here to enter other source or n/a. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. Working to redevelop identified properties in the Gladstone neighborhood will work towards achieving the City’s goal of leveraging resources to expand the tax base but also creating housing options that meet the diversity of the community and will also promote commercial development through the green building code and innovation that supports business growth. Background With the second phase of the Frost-English Village project recently opening, staff wanted to provide the Heritage Preservation Commission an update on other efforts in the Gladstone neighborhood to E1 continue redevelopment and growth. The redevelopment of the former Maplewood Bowl site still has a third and final phase yet to be constructed but in the meantime, staff has been working with other property owners and developers to find the neighborhood’s next redevelopment project. One of the repeated themes staff has heard from developers is the site prep costs in this neighborhood are prohibitive and create difficulties in continuing the revitalization of this important neighborhood. As a response to this barrier, in the existing capital improvement plan (CIP) the City council tagged funds to be used for the acquisition of property for redevelopment. Over the past year, the City has identified and purchased four properties in this neighborhood. Those properties are described below and shown on an attached map. These sites need to be coordinated with neighboring properties for an actual project to occur but the City wanted to secure ownership so that redevelopment is not delayed. Parcels Under City Ownership – Identified parcels are highlighted in yellow D A C B A. Vacant Property East of 1247 Frost Avenue East As part of the effort to contact all of the property owners west of the Frost-English Village project, staff is beginning to receive interest from property owners to sell land. The first parcel that was able to be purchased involves the vacant 0.17 acre sandwiched between Frost-English Village which is located at 1265 Frost and 1247 Frost. The city council approved a purchase agreement with the property owner of the vacant property east of 1247 Frost Avenue. This site is guided and zoned for mixed-use development. The intent is for the City to hold this land and work towards the potential acquisition of additional properties in this part of Gladstone to ultimately be used in redevelopment projects. B. 1160 Frost Avenue East The city council approved a purchase agreement with the property owner of 1160 Frost Avenue. The previous owner purchased this property tax forfeit directly from Ramsey County. The owner then used the property as storage for junk vehicles which the zoning code does not allow. The property owner was responsive to the City’s orders to comply with the zoning code and cleaned up the property. As the owner did not have a use for the property the City engaged on a potential E1 purchase. The site is guided and zoned for medium density residential housing. The intent is for the city to hold this land and to work with a developer on the potential acquisition of vacant land surrounding this parcel for a housing development. C. 1375 Frost Avenue – Gladstone House The city council approved a purchase agreement with Dr. Elmer Salovich for the purchase of 1375 Frost Avenue – the former “Gladstone House.” This structure has been home to several uses – bakery, church, furniture store, etc. – but has been vacant for more than 10 years and is in very poor condition. The intention is to demolish the structure and ready the property for new development. The City also owns a vacant parking lot across the street, adjacent to the Philippine Center of Minnesota. The Philippine Center of Minnesota, in turn, owns a vacant parking lot next to the Gladstone House building. City staff will explore options with the Philippine Center of Minnesota for transferring ownership of the two lots. D. 1946 English Street – Maplewood Moose Lodge The city council approved a purchase agreement with the Maplewood Moose Lodge for the purchase of 1946 English Street North. The Moose Lodge put this property for sale and because of its strategic location in terms of the City’s efforts to spur redevelopment the council decided to purchase the property. In addition, this is a key parcel for the future Rush Line (BRT) project and represents an opportunity for the City to take a lead role in any future Transit Orientated Development (TOD) at this location. The proposed Rush Line includes a stop on Frost just east of English. In addition, the Moose Lodge in the fall of 2018 purchased the 1.989-acre parcel the City owns at the corner of Hazelwood and County Road D in order to build a new lodge with a smaller footprint and allows them to stay in the city. Attachments 1. Gladstone Neighborhood Search Area 2. Gladstone Neighborhood Master Plan Elements E1, Attachment 1 E1, Attachment 2 zzzzzzz!z!z mmmmmm o bjbbjbj vovovouvovouvouvouvvvvouvou SbjSbSbjSbj ppppppp DpDpDpDpDp bm!bbmbbbm!bm zzzz jpojpojpojpojpojpo tfzttfztfztfztfz nnnnnn SSS SbnSSSSSSSSbnSSSSSSSSbnSbSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbnSbn E2 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date December 13, 2018 REPORT TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Commission PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator AGENDA ITEM: North End Study Discussion Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan identified the North End as an area needing extra study and visioning while also necessitating coordination with the development of the Rush Line transit project. The City has contracted with Perkins+Will to conduct a planning process focused on the North End. 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 Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan calls out the North End region of Maplewood as an area of opportunity to do additional visioning and planning in order to help this important part of the City. The draft 2040 plan states the City should: Complete a subarea plan or district plan for the Maplewood Mall area, to help define the following: a. Expectations regarding anticipated mixes of land use on a block by block basis. b. Expectations regarding urban design principles guiding redevelopment in the area. c. Opportunities for connections and synergy with the HealthEast St. John’s campus and surrounding supportive health care facilities. E2 d. Improvements to support pedestrian, bicycling, and transit connectivity, particularly the METRO Rush Line stations. e. Further definition of implementation tools and steps to be completed, to support redevelopment and revitalization. As referenced above, a regional transit line is being planned that would traverse through this neighborhood in Maplewood. The proposed Rush Line will have five stations in Maplewood – including stations near the Maplewood Mall and St. John’s Hospital in this neighborhood. City staff is working to ensure these two processes are developed in coordination and inform each other. Background Anchored by the Maplewood Mall and St. John's Hospital, the North End is an important economic generator for the City of Maplewood and of one the premier activity centers in the northeastern portion of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Furthermore, the City of Maplewood is currently working with Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council on planning for a new multimillion-dollar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line - the Rush Line - that will have two stations serving the North End district and three more stations serving other parts of Maplewood. Although the North End has been constantly evolving since it was first developed over 40 years ago, significant changes in the real estate industry and our overall economy are rapidly redefining where and how we live, work, and play. Activity centers once designed to be accessible only by automobile are losing their viability unless they can transform into truly connected places defined not only by multi-modal systems but by new uses and development that reinforce walkability, livability, and placemaking. Therefore, it is critical that the City of Maplewood work with key stakeholders and other important constituents to create a consensus vision and framework for the North End that will ensure its position as a hub of vital activity well into the future. Public Participation An open house was held on August 21 at the Ramsey County Library in Maplewood and approximately 80 people attended. A North End Working Group has been assembled and includes business and resident representation from this neighborhood and will guide the development of the vision plan. Staff has attached the meeting notes for the North End Working Group’s first meeting to give the Heritage Preservation Commission a flavor of what is being discussed. In addition, to gain feedback and spread the word about the North End Vision Plan, staff hopes that businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders will help the City of Maplewood to engage the community about the future of the North End. For more information, visit the project website: www.maplewoodmn.gov/northend. On this site, you can participate in surveys, leave feedback, and learn about project updates. There is also a survey staff hopes commission members will be able to take 8-10 minutes to complete. The survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/PBTX8D3 Attachments 1. Meeting Notes from October 24 North End Working Group Meeting E2, Attachment 1 MAPLEWOOD NORTH END VISION PLAN o o o Maplewood North End NEWG Meeting Exercise Results, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Page 1 of 4 E2, Attachment 1 MAPLEWOOD NORTH END VISION PLAN Maplewood North End NEWG Meeting Exercise Results, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Page 2 of 4 E2, Attachment 1 MAPLEWOOD NORTH END VISION PLAN Maplewood North End NEWG Meeting Exercise Results, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Page 3 of 4 E2, Attachment 1 F1 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date December 13, 2018 REPORT TO: Heritage Preservation Commission REPORT FROM: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison PRESENTER: Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator/HPC Liaison AGENDA ITEM: 2018 Maplewood Heritage Award Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: Each year the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) makes a recommendation to City Council for the Heritage Preservation Award, which recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to preservation of Maplewood history. Recommended Action: Nominate at least one person for the Heritage Award and assign an HPC member to prepare the nomination form. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is enter amount or $0.00. Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: Click here to enter other source or n/a. Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. This award celebrates the contributions of a Maplewood resident. Background The Maplewood Heritage Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to preservation of Maplewood history or historic sites through research, preservation, or education and outreach. The Maplewood Heritage Award was initiated in 2010. Since then, awards have been given annually. Past recipients of the award include: George Rossbach (2010), Char Wasiluk (2011), Ann Fosburgh (2012), Bob Jensen (2013), Carolyn Peterson (2014), the Bruentrup Family (2015), Joe Fox, Albert Galbraith and Lois Behm (2016), and Steve Carlson (2017). F1 The process is as follows: December – HPC nominates at least one candidate and assigns people to complete the nomination form(s). Call for nominations submitted to Maplewood Area Historical Society and City newsletters for early January publication. January 31, 2019 – Nominations due to staff February 14, 2019 – HPC makes recommendation March 2019 – Award presented at City Council meeting At the December meeting, Commissioners will nominate at least one candidate for the 2018 Heritage Award. In addition, the HPC will appoint a Commissioner to complete the nomination form for that candidate. A nomination form is attached and is available electronically at www.maplewoodmn.gov/1801. Past nominees that have not yet received the award include Lucille Aurelius, Ron Cockriel, Brenda Rudberg, Bruce Mogren, Leo Capeder, Lorraine Fischer, Don Kortis, William Ceil Little, Arlene Morgen, Wally Wakefield, and Paul Yocum. The award may be given posthumously. Attachments 1.Nomination Form F1, Attachment 1 Maplewood Heritage Award – Nomination Form The Maplewood Heritage Award recognizes an individual who has significantly contributed to preservation of Maplewood history or historic sites through research, preservation, or education and outreach. Nomination Forms Due: January 31, 2019 Submit to: Ginny Gaynor, Virginia.gaynor@maplewoodmn.gov , Maplewood Parks and Recreation, 1902 Country Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109. Electronic submissions preferred. Eligibility: Any person who had contributed to preservation of Maplewood history or historic sites is eligible, whether they are a Maplewood resident or not. Not eligible are: elected city officials, current Heritage Preservation Commission members, current City staff members. Nominee’s Name: _____________________________________________ Nominee’s Address: ___________________________________________ Nominee’s Phone: _________________________ Nominee’s email: __________________________ Narrative: Please describe nominee’s contributions to preserving Maplewood history or Maplewood historic sites. If appropriate, indicate other contributions to the City (such as service on a commission). Use extra space as needed.