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Home My WebLink About2025-05-27 City Council Workshop Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 6:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 27, 2025 City Hall, Council Chambers CONCURRENT MEETING WITH THE MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Economic Development Strategy E. NEW BUSINESS None F. 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 Council 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 Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other council 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 council members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK D1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT Meeting Date May 27, 2025 REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager REPORT FROM: Danette Parr, Community Development Director PRESENTER:Breanne Rothstein, Thrive Consultant AGENDA ITEM: Economic Development Strategy Action Requested:MotionDiscussionPublic Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: The Maplewood City Council is continuing the ongoing discussion around the creation of the Maplewood Economic Development Strategy. Recommended Action: This item is for discussion purposes, and no action is necessary. 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: NA Strategic Plan Relevance: Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship Integrated CommunicationOperational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment The city supports development and the leveraging of resources to expand the tax base while meeting the diverse needs of the community. In addition, the city promotes quality housing, commercial development and business growth. Background: In August of 2024 the EDA started the process of discussing their role and opportunities that exist for economic development in the City of Maplewood. In February and March of 2025, concurrent meetings were held with the EDA and City Council to continue the discussion. In April of 2025 the EDA discussed the draft mission, vision and values statements around economic development in Maplewood. Additional feedback was provided, and the mission, vision and values statements were updated to reflect the suggested changes. Workshop Packet Page Number 1 of 2 D1 Updated Mission, Vision and Values Statements: Mission Statement The Maplewood EDA builds a better tomorrow for existing and future residents through: Fostering strategic and intentional partnerships with agencies, funders, developers, and the community. Creating programs and policies that encourage and support revitalization and reinvestment in existing homes and businesses. Providing financial support for creating new homes, businesses, and neighborhoods for the next generation. Vision Statement Maplewood is a vibrant, thriving city of choice – driving economic vitality, expanding diverse housing, nurturing vibrant neighborhoods, and promoting a sustainable environment, while fostering a community that reflects opportunity and a passion for its future. Values Statements Strategic: We are intentional and work with focus. Collaborative: We work together with our partners. Innovative: We approach our work with creativity and inspiration. Nimble: We are open to adapting and growing, taking advantage of opportunities. Respect: We honor diversity and differences; seeking to include all voices. In addition to solidifying the mission, vision and values statements, the May 27, 2025 concurrent EDA and City Council Workshop meeting will also allow for a discussion around strategies, action planning and funding options. Attachments: None Workshop Packet Page Number 2 of 2 For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Authority Economic May 27, 2025 Presentation Development For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Review and approve mission, vision and values.Review and discuss strategies and actions.Introduce funding plan. \[đăŵƇêŵƢ϶ͭͬϽ϶ͮͬͮͱ϶Аxđƚđň϶ŹđƂƂĳŏĩ϶êŏċ϶Ųňêŏ϶ĳŏƂŵŗċƇąƂĳŗŏϼ~êŵąİ϶ͭͬϽ϶ͮͬͮͱ϶АE?Ќ9ŗƇŏąĳň϶Ɯŗŵńĳŏĩ϶ŹđŹŹĳŗŏ϶ŗŏ϶ŎĳŹŹĳŗŏϽ϶ƚĳŹĳŗŏ϶and values.Ųŵĳň϶ͭͰϽ϶ͮͬͮͱ϶АµŲċêƂđċ϶ŎĳŹŹĳŗŏϽ϶ƚĳŹĳŗŏ϶êŏċ϶϶ƚêňƇđŹ϶Ĩŗŵ϶ŵđƚĳđƜϼTonigh t EDA Strategic Planning Process Update For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment We work together with our partners. We approach our work with creativity and inspiration. We are intentional and work with focus. We honor diversity and differences; seeking to include all We are open to adapting and growing, taking advantage of Working Values Strategic: Collaborative: Innovative: Nimble: opportunities.Respect: voices. For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Mission Statement -Fostering strategic and intentional partnerships with agencies, funders, developers, and the community.-Creating programs and policies that encourage and support revitalization and reinvestment in existing homes and businesses.-Providing financial support for creating new homes, businesses, and neighborhoods for the next generation. The Maplewood EDA builds a better tomorrow for existing and future residents through: For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Vision Statement Maplewood is a vibrant, thriving city of choice -driving economic vitality, expanding diverse housing, nurturing vibrant neighborhoods, and promoting a sustainable environment, while fostering a community that reflects ŗŲŲŗŵƂƇŏĳƂƢ϶êŏċ϶ê϶ŲêŹŹĳŗŏ϶Ĩŗŵ϶ĳƂЪŹ϶ĨƇƂƇŵđϼ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Goals Understand market potential and build on it.Be a strong partner in new development and re-development.Foster growth in existing small businesses.Leverage outside resources to improve the lives of residents and businesses. Support housing that is safe, healthy, and contributes to household wealth. Work to assure the necessary labor market skills match workforce demands. For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment courage residents and property owners Short-Term, Higher Priority Strategies Strategy #1: Develop new supports to ento invest in their properties.Strategy #2: Develop a unified funding plan for Strategic investments in land, demolition, and re-development pursuits.Strategy #3: Understand, and provide support for growth in existing job centers with a focus on sector specific growth.Strategy #4: Active participation and partnership for re-use of Maplewood Mall.Strategy #5: Identify what financing tools the EDA would consider and what criteria is used to evaluate. For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment (with Comp Plan). ?đđŲđŏϫĨŗąƇŹϫêŏċϫąŗňňêăŗŵêƂĳŗŏϫƜĳƂİϫđąŗŏŗŎĳąϫċđƚđňŗŲŎđŏƂϫ Medium and Long-Term Strategies Strategy #9: Conduct economic development action planning every three ¨ƂŵêƂđĩƢϫЊͲϾϫfŏƚđŏƂŗŵƢϫêŏċϫêŏêňƢŹĳŹϫŗĨϫđơĳŹƂĳŏĩϫňêŏċϫƇŹđŹϫêŏċϫŲŗƂđŏƂĳêňϫŵđƇŹđϫŗĨϫƚêąêŏƂϫŗŵϫăňĳĩİƂđċϫŲŵŗŲđŵƂĳđŹ Strategy #7: Expanded business retention, expansion, and attraction program.Strategy #8: êĩđŏąĳđŹϽϫ¤êŎŹđƢϫ9ŗƇŏƂƢϫêŏċϫňŗąêňϫăƇŹĳŏđŹŹđŹϫƂŗϫŲŵŗƚĳċđϫŲŵŗĩŵêŎŹϫƂİêƂϫêċċŵđŹŹϫĳŏċƇŹƂŵƢϫƜŗŵńĨŗŵąđϫŏđđċŹϼ years (review this plan in 2027). For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Housing Action Items Façade improvement/curb appeal ideas. Sustainability efficiencies. Approve a housing rehabilitation fund for single family homes.Work with a partnering organization to provide additional affordable single family housing options.Create resources to connect residents with opportunities for home improvementsRevised zoning regulations that could be made for missing middle and senior housing. Micro: Macro: For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Business Growth Action Items Create and deploy a revolving loan fund for façade improvementsfor businesses. Conduct a market study to determine additional business opportunities.Market outside funding opportunities and connect businesses with existing resources.Create literature educating businesses on availableprograms.Enhance the city website to provide up to date links to new resources being offered by partnering organizations. Consider zoning amendments in and around job centers to encourage more infill/multi-use development where appropriate.Enhance existing one-on-one Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction (BRE&A) meetings with business owners and local organizations. Micro: Macro: For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Redevelopment Action Items Evaluate annual CIP to ensure geographic dispersion of investment in Develop an RFP for redevelopment of vacant former Moose Lodge site.roads, sidewalks, and alleys (especially in redevelopment areas).Solidify an inventory of strategic land acquisition, demolition, and re-development opportunities.Conduct small area studies to support viability of redevelopment on a broader scale to increase impacts. Micro: Macro: For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Financing/Tools Action Items Approve a housing rehab fund for single family homes.Create and approve a business façade improvement program.Present a list of incentives the EDA/Council could utilize through streamlining processesCreate a fund for strategic land acquisition, demolition, and re-development opportunities.Dedicate resources to proactively researching and pursuing grant funds to assist with economic development efforts.Solidify a dedicated source to allow for proactive redevelopment funds as strategic parcels become available. Micro: Macro: For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Potential Funding Sources (2026 through 2028) EDA levyOutside grants{ƦĻĭźğƌ ƌĻŭźƭƌğƷźƚƓ ΑLCPartnershipsLocal Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment Draft Plan Review -June Budget Discussions and Approvals (June through September) Final EDA Strategy Approval -July Goals, Strategies and Preliminary Funding Plan Discussion -Tonight IV. Next Steps For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment $9,000$7,500 $15,000$20,000$15,000$50,000$20,000 $300,000$300,000 $200,000 Budget Impact for Priority Action Items Phyical Investments Create and deploy a business façade improvement program Zoning Amendments Incorporate accommodations for missing middle and senior housing in zoning Studies and Plans Market study to evaluate additional business opportunities For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment $5,000$3,500 $10,000 $900,000$635,000 $1,905,000 Budget Impact for Priority Action Items Financial Tools Create a fund for strategic land acquisition, demolition, and re-Promotion and Communication Create literature andanwebsite landing page detailing the incentives Maplewood offersPresent a list of tools and when EDA/Council would consider use of these tools to streamline the processMarket outside funding opportunities and connect businesses with existing resources Total (over three years)Per year For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment 2 $9,000$7,500 $15,000$20,000$15,000$50,000$30,000$20,000$20,000 $200,000$300,000$300,000$900,000 Costs (three years) development - middle and senior housing in zoning former Moose Lodge property Plan/Development Plan for Maplewood Mall and surrounding areas Budget Impact for Priority Action Items Phyical Investments Create and deploy a business façade improvement programEvaluate annual CIP to ensure geographic dispersion of investment in roads, sidewalks, and alleysApprove a revolving housing rehab fund for single family homesCreate resources for residential façade and sustainability improvements Zoning Amendments Incorporate accommodations for missing Update Comprehensive Plan for decennial reviewConsider zoning amendments in and around job centers to encourage more infill development Studies and Plans Small Area Market study to evaluate additional business opportunitiesEvaluate and explore Tax Increment District for North End greater areaDeveloper RFP for vacant Financial Tools Create a fund for strategic land acquisition, demolition, and reopportunitiesProactively research and pursue grant opportunities to support city’s economic development efforts For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 5/27/2025 Agenda Item D1, Additional Attachment 2 $5,000$3,500 $10,000 $635,000 $1,905,000 website landing page detailing the incentives Maplewood a Promotion and Communication Create literature andoffersPresent a list of tools and when EDA/Council would consider use of these tools to streamline the processMarket outside funding opportunities and connect businesses with existing resources Total (over three years)Per year