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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#
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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
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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 –
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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
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City of Maplewood Presentation
South Maplewood
Century Ave Redevelopment Properties
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SITE A
Overview & UpdateEngagement SummarySite FrameworksNext steps
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SITE B
Ramsey County Correctional Facility
SITE A
Battle Creek Regional Park
Sites included in study
acre Ponds at Battle Creek
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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.
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Take a residents first approachEngage in authentic and constructive community dialogue with underrepresented communitiesBe nimble and responsiveAdvance racial health and equity
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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
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Engagement and Outreach Avenues(November to present date)
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board to get community feedback
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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)•••••
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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
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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
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Assessment of Properties
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Environmental
Neighborhood IdentityMix of Housing TypologiesFood Access & Community Supported AgriculturePublic Transit & MultiEquitable DevelopmentDesire for an
Themes we have heard:
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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
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A/B
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both sites?on Site
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(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
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6.57%3.58%
4.78%3.58%
24.48%57.01%
55119 55125 55106 55109 55117 Other
Survey 02335 Responses
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Adjacent: 86% voted NOOutside: 97% voted NOAdjacent: 90% voted NOOutside: 91% voted NO
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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)--
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Equity Action Circle
Paul Ward 7
Saint Paul Indians in ActionHmong 18 CouncilRamsey County Community Stabilization ProjectAfrican American Leadership ForumSaint Paul Promise NetworkSaint
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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
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Site B
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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
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Major Employment Districts
Data Source: Metropolitan Council,
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0.1%
9.2%3.2%
4.8%
0.6%
17.6%
65.3%
Within
2 Miles
Racial
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Race/Ethnic Group American IndianAsianBlackLatinxPacific IslanderMultiWhite
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
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Site A
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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
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Approximately 44 acres
Site A
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Approximately 40 acres
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HousingRecreationTransportationCultural ServicesGovernment RevenueEconomic Wellbeing
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Institute of the
Broad Goals:
The scorecard, UofMNEnvironment potential design scenario against these
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