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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
6:15 P.M. Monday, January 10, 2022
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 13, 2021 Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
2. Gladstone Update
3. Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program
H. ADJOURNMENT
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MEETINGMINUTES
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
6:45P.M. Monday, December 13, 2021
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority (EDA), was held remotely
via conference calland was called to order at6:45p.m. by President Knutson.
B.ROLL CALL
William Knutson, PresidentPresent
Marylee Abrams, CommissionerPresent
Rebecca Cave, CommissionerPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CommissionerPresent
Nikki Villavicencio,CommissionerPresent
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CommissionerJuenemannmoved to approve the amended agendaas submitted.
Seconded by CommissionerCaveAyes – All
The motion passed.
D.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.October 25, 2021 Economic Development AuthoritySpecialMeeting Minutes
CommissionerAbramsmoved to approve the October 25, 2021Economic Development
AuthoritySpecialMeeting Minutes assubmitted.
Seconded by CommissionerJuenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E.PUBLIC HEARING
None
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
G.NEW BUSINESS
1.2022 Economic Development Authority Meeting Schedule
Assistant Executive Director Thomson gave the staff report.
CommissionerCavemoved to approve the 2022 Economic Development Authority
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meeting schedule with meetings on January 10, April 11, July 11, September 12, and
December 12.
Seconded by CommissionerJuenemannAyes – All
The motion passed.
Assistant Executive Director Thomson provided an end of the year update regarding the
North End District and Gladstone.
H.ADJOURNMENT
President Knutsonadjourned the meeting at6:57p.m.
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MAPLEWOODECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date January 10, 2022
REPORT TO:
Melinda Coleman, Executive Director
REPORT FROM:
Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director
PRESENTER:
Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM:
Election of Officers
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is a separate legal entity from the City of Maplewood
and therefore has its own officers. Each year the EDA appoints its officers, which include
president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and assistant treasurer. The only statutory
constraints are that the president and vice president must be different members. The offices of
secretary and assistant treasurer need not be held by a commissioner, and typically are held by
the city clerk and city finance director, respectively.
Recommended Action:
Motions to appoint the following as officers:
_______________________ as President until the first meeting in 2023
_______________________ as Vice President until the first meeting in 2023
_______________________ as Treasurer until the first meeting in 2023
_______________________ as Secretary until the first meeting in 2023
_______________________ as Assistant Treasurer until the first meeting in 2023
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact?NoYes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
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.
N/A
Background
The officers in 2021 were as follows:
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President – Commissioner Knutson
Vice President – Commissioner Juenemann
Treasurer – Commissioner Cave
Secretary – City Clerk Sindt
Assistant Treasurer – Finance Director Paulseth
Attachments
None
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date January 10, 2022
REPORT TO:
Melinda Coleman, Executive Director
REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director
Michael Martin, AICP, Assistant Community Development Director
PRESENTER:Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM:
Gladstone Update
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Staff will provide an update on the status of redevelopment properties in the Gladstone
neighborhood.
Recommended Action:
No action is requested at this time.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
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 has been supporting development projects as part of its Gladstone Neighborhood
redevelopment strategy. The proposed projects are consistent with the city’s 2040 comprehensive
plan policies related to land use and housing.
Background
At the June 28, 2021 meeting, the City Council voted to support three projects for applications to
pursue funding via Housing Tax Credits from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Two of those
projects – 1310 Frost Avenue and 1136-1160 Frost Avenue are still in the running for receiving the
credits. Minnesota Housing has eliminated the project at 1375 Frost Avenue/1900 Clarence Street.
Following is a project update on the two projects still in the running for tax credits and an outline of
staff’s strategy for moving forward with the properties at 1375 Frost Avenue/1900 Clarence Street.
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1310 Frost Avenue
JB Vang is working to construct 75 affordable housing units in a four-story building built at 1310
Frost Avenue. Of the 75 units, five would be designated for people with disabilities and eight units
would be targeted for permanent supportive housing. This property is guided by the City’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan as Mixed Used Neighborhood High Density which encourages multi-family
residential uses. This project is still being considering for the award of tax credits from the
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
1136 and 1160 Frost Avenue
Reuter Walton is working to construct 65 affordable housing units in a four-story building built at
1136 and 1160 Frost Avenue. The City owns the property at 1136 Frost and entered into a
purchase agreement with Reuter Walton on June 28, 2021. Of the 65 units, 20 would be designated
for people with disabilities and eight units would be targeted for permanent supportive housing. This
property is guided by the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as Mixed Used Neighborhood High
Density which encourages multi-family residential uses. This project is still being considering for the
award of tax credits from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Reuter Walton has been working
with City staff on a contingency plan in order to still move forward with a project at this site even
without tax credits from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
1375 Frost Avenue and 1900 Clarence Street
MWF Properties’ application to construct 58 affordable housing units in a four-story building built at
1375 Frost Avenue has been denied by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The purchase
agreement between the City and MWF Properties has been cancelled. MWF Properties has
expressed a desire to City staff to execute another purchase agreement in order to make another
application for tax credits from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in 2022.
City staff has also received interest in this site from another developer who would also intend to
submit an application for tax credits from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in 2022. Because
there are multiple parties interested in this project site, staff is intending to release a Solicitation of
Offers for the properties at 1375 Frost Avenue and 1900 Clarence Street. This is a similar process
that was used when the City had multiple developers interested in the former fire station site at
2501 Londin Lane.
The draft Solicitation of Offers is attached to this report and outlines the City’s expectations for
development at this site and what is required for a submission in order to be considered for
selection. Developers will be required to submit an outline of their proposed project, a letter of intent
for purchasing the properties and a financial pro forma which will detail how the project would be
funded.
Staff intends to issue the Solicitation of Offers on January 17, 2022 with a due date of January 28,
2022. The City Council will review the offers and approve a Letter of Intent with the selected
developer on February 14, 2022, and approve a Purchase and Development Agreement on March
14, 2022.
Attachments
1. Draft Solicitation of Offers
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SOLICATION OF OFFERS
1375 Frost Ave E and 1900 Clarence St N
Maplewood, MN 55119
Description of the Site
The City of Maplewood is currently soliciting offers to purchase two properties in the Gladstone neighborhood
for redevelopment. Site A is located at 1375 Frost Ave E and is approximately 0.6 acres in size. The property is
owned by the city and is improvedwith a building that is currently vacant.
Site B is located at 1900 Clarence St N and is across the street from Site A. The property is owned by the city and
is approximately 0.6 acres in size. Site B is improved with a parking lot that is adjacent to the Philippine Center of
Minnesota at 1380 Frost Ave E.
Site A is adjacent to property owned by the Philippine Center of Minnesota. As part of the sale, the city would
facilitate a land swap between the developer and the Philippine Center of Minnesota of Site B and the property
adjacent to Site A that is owned by the Philippine Center. The land swap would consolidate the two parcels on
the north side of Frost Ave between Clarence Street and Ide Street into a single redevelopment site. The
consolidated development site is 1.02 acres in size.
The sites are located within the Frost Avenue station area for the Rush Line/Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit line.
Land Use and Zoning
The consolidated development site (Site A and theadjacent property owned by the Philippine Center) are
guided in thecity’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as Mixed-Use – Neighborhood High Density. The Mixed-Use –
NeighborhoodHigh Densityallows for residential densities between 25 and 50 units per net acre.
The land use classification is for neighborhood serving (small scale buildings that serve a market at a
neighborhood scale) commercial retail or service businesses, offices, and high-density housing. This district
would lean residential, with at least 50 percent of development being residential in nature. Commercial and
residential development may be combined vertically in the same building or horizontally on the same or
adjacent sites. When uses are mixed within a building, retail, service, offices and civic uses should be focused on
the ground floor, while housing should be focused on the upper floors. Parking should be in structures to
maximize land development intensity. Park space should be small and intimate and may occur in the form of
plazas. Higher intensities in Mixed-Use – Neighborhood High Densitydevelopment are encouraged to support
nearby transit service.
The consolidated development site is currently zoned ‘Mixed Use’, which is consistent with the 2040 land use
designation.
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Development Priorities
The city seeks a projecton the site that is consistent withthe city’s comprehensive plan and Gladstone
Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. The city is also seeking a project that would leverage the Rush Line/Purple
Line BRT project investments by supporting transit ridership. Given the size of the consolidated development
site, the city is open to an exclusively high-density housing project on the site, which would be allowed up to 51
units of housing.
The City will consider the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for an affordable housing project. If an affordable
housing project is proposed, it will need to (at minimum) meet the affordability requirements for creation of a
housing TIF district. This means at least 20% of the units are affordable to those at or below 50% of thearea
median income or 40% of the units are affordable at or below 60% of the area median income. TIF housing
districts have a limitation of no more than 20% nonresidential spaceas part of the project.
Type of Disposition
The city intends to enter into a purchase and development agreement for the sale of the property.
Design Guidelines
The project will require review by the city’s Community Design Review Board and approval by the City Council.
The city expects a high-quality building and site design that is sensitive to the natural features of the site,
provides premium building materials, and is in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The
city ordinances establish the following design standards:
(1)The design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to neighboring, existing or
proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or
occupation in the neighborhood; it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of
neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and it will not create traffic hazards or congestion.
(2)The design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood and isnot detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development contemplated by this division and the city'scomprehensive municipal plan.
(3)The design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its
occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures
and colors.
Submission Requirements
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Offers are due by Friday, January 28at 4:30 p.m. and should be emailed to Jeff Thomson at
jeff.thomson@maplewoodmn.gov. The offers must include the following information in the submittal:
(1)Cover letter outlining the development team and proposed project for the site
(2)Letter of Intent which includes, at a minimum:
a.Purchase price
b.Earnest money amount and terms
c.Contingency period duration
d.Contingency extension periods
e.Closing date
(3)Financial pro forma for the project which includes:
a.Sources and uses of funds
b.Revenue and income projections
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c.Operating costs
d.Financing assumptions
e.Specific amount of requested TIF (if any)
(4)Portfolio of past projects from the development team with references for each project
Evaluation Criteria
The city will evaluate each offer based on the following ranked criteria:
(1)Consistencyof the project with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment
Plan, and Rush Line/Purple Line BRTproject.
(2)Ability of the developer to perform as demonstrated by outcomes of similar projects, financial
feasibility, capabilityof obtaining additional funding sources, quality of the proposal, and evidence of
development team’s abilities
(3)Purchase price for the property
(4)Closing date
(5)Providing affordable housing that meets the greatest level of affordability that is financially feasible
(6)Proposed amount and length of Tax Increment Financing
Upon review of any submitted offers, the city reservesthe right to reject all proposals.
Schedule
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January 17: Solicitation of Offers issued by the city
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January 28: Offers due by 4:30 p.m.
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February 14: City Council review of offers and approval of Letter of Intent
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March 14: City Council approval of Purchase and Development Agreement
Attachments and Links
1.Map of Properties
2.Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan
3.Rush Line Corridor
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SOLICATION OF OFFERS - 1375 Frost Ave E and 1900 Clarence St N
January 4, 2022
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MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date January 10, 2022
REPORT TO:
Melinda Coleman, Executive Director
REPORT FROM:
Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director
PRESENTER:
Jeff Thomson, Assistant Executive Director
AGENDA ITEM:
Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
Staff will provide an update on the EDA’s discussion about establishing a single-family
rehabilitation program.
Recommended Action:
No action is requested at this time.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
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.
The single-family housing program would support neighborhood investment, affordable housing,
and home-ownership opportunities in Maplewood.
Background
The Maplewood City Council, Economic Development Authority, and Housing and Economic
Development Commission completed a strategic plan for economic development in Maplewood in
2020. One of the strategies identified as a high priority is addressing the gaps in the city’s housing
stock and making progress on the housing goals and policies identified in the city’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan. One of the housing programs that has been identified is a single-family home
acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale program.
The city council has discussed using part of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to
support a single-family housing program and is interested in partnering with Ramsey County, and
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its implementation of a new countywideHRA levy, to build a rehabilitation program to support the
city’s housing goals.
The program would be consistent with several goals and policies in the city’s 2040 Comprehensive
Plan, including:
Pursue opportunities to upgrade, enhance, and maintain the existing housing stock as part
of efforts to revitalize existing neighborhoods and to promote redevelopment in various
areas of the city.
Partner with agencies and community organizations to implement aesthetic and quality of
life improvements at distressed housing sites.
Advocate that housing in Maplewood will accommodate all racial and ethnic groups in the
purchase, sale, rental, and location of housing in the city.
Promote housing development that respects the natural environment of Maplewood while
striving to meet the need for a variety of housing types and costs.
Promote sustainable housing that is energy efficient, and utilizes green building and
operation techniques.
Improve the availability of affordable housing for both homeowners and renters.
University of Minnesota – Resilient Communities Project
City staff submitted an application and has been accepted into the Resilient Communities Project
(RCP) at the University of Minnesota. The Resilient Communities Project partners with local
government agencies in Minnesota on locally defined projects that advance community
sustainability, equity, or resilience. Research and technical assistance is provided by graduate and
professional students and faculty at the University of Minnesota from a variety of departments and
disciplines.
The city received a grant from the Metropolitan Council to pay for half of the city’s cost for
participating in the RCP program since the project will implement the city’s 2040 Comprehensive
Plan.
Our partnership with RCP will study a single-family rehabilitation program. Attached is the project
brief that has been developed by RCP for matching the project with courses at the University. We
have been matched with the Housing Policy course at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs for the
Spring 2022 semester, which is being taught by Tony Damiano.
Class Description
This course will explore the institutional, political, and economic context for the making of housing
policy in the United States. We will examine competing ideas about solving the nation's housing
problems through public intervention in the market focusing on the shift from social welfare to
neoliberal policy approaches. In so doing, we will evaluate federal and local public sector responses
to housing problems in this country, the different approaches taken by successive federal
administrations in the U.S., and regional approaches to affordable housing. Special emphasis will
be given to recent initiatives to increase the residential mobility of subsidized housing residents and
to deconcentrate poverty by dispersing subsidized housing throughout metropolitan regions, and to
the foreclosure crisis.
The class includes a community-based research project that will be completed by small teams of
students. Student groups work with a real-world client to produce the work they request.
Maplewood’s Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program will be one of the community-based
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projects that a small team of students are able to pick. The project scoping and selection happens
about three weeks into the semester and will be completed at the end of the course in May 2022.
Ramsey County Discussions
City staff has been regularly meeting with county staff to discuss and provide feedback on the
county programs that will be offered or revised utilizing not only the new county HRA levy, but also
the county’s ARPA allocation for housing, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and
federal HOME funds.
The county expects that 70% of the HRA levy funds will be allocated towards housing. The housing
program areas include new and preservation of multi-family affordable housing units, but also
include priorities for affordable homeownership and owner-occupied rehab and repair. The city has
provided regular feedback that we would like to partner with the county and access their variety of
funding sources to support the city’s single-family rehabilitation program. County staff has been
receptive to the feedback and anticipates that the rollout of the program areas that align with the
city’s program will be in mid-2022.
Vacant Home List
City staff is continuing to work on updating the list of vacant homes in Maplewood. There is no
specific city, county, or state dataset to track this information. Therefore, the list has been
developed by our code enforcement staff based on specific complaints and cases. Our new code
enforcement staff will continue to add or remove houses from this list as they work through cases.
Attachments
1.RCP Project Brief
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