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MAPLEWOOD AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Monday, July 9, 2012 – Immediately Following the Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 12-13
The Maplewood City Council Serves as the
Maplewood Area Economic Development Authority
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Maplewood Area Economic Development Authority
a. Election of Officers
b. Approval of Purchase Agreement for City-Owned Land, Hazelwood Street and
County Road D East
c. Highway 36 and 61 Improvements – Potential Land Purchase, 2228 Maplewood
Drive
d. BEDC Update
E. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMORANDUM
TO: James Antonen, Authority Director
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner
Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Election of Officers
DATE: June 27, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The ordinance establishing the Maplewood Area Economic Development Authority (Authority)
requires a chairperson and vice-chairperson be elected on an annual basis. At the last Authority
meeting, former city council member John Nephew had been elected chairperson and council
member James Llanas was elected vice-chairperson.
DISCUSSION
The Commission Handbook states officers should be elected at the first regular meeting in
December. However, the Authority in the past has met on an as-needed basis. Staff is
recommending the Authority elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve for the rest of
2012. In December, nominations will again be taken for officers to serve through 2013. The
handbook has a section which deals with the role of the chairperson and vice-chairperson.
Below is the excerpt from the handbook:
Role of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Commissions generally appoint the chair and vice-chair at set times of the year. Although the appointment
is usually for a year, the chair and vice-chair serve at the pleasure of the commission. The willingness and
ability of an individual to serve as the chair or vice-chair should be taken into consideration. Commissions
should try to give all commissioners an opportunity to serve as chair. The responsibility of service as chair
or vice-chair does take extra time.
Responsibilities of the Chair:
• Preside at all official meetings of the board, commission, or committee.
• Consult with the staff liaison in drafting the meeting agenda.
• Attend City Council meetings, in person or through another commissioner as designee, as needed
to represent the commission, board, or committee with the approval of the commission, board, or
committee.
• Sign correspondence from the commission with the approval of the City Council.
The effective chairperson also, during meetings:
• Solicits opinions and positions from reticent commission members.
• Protects new thoughts from being rejected prior to fair evaluation.
• Discourages blame-orientated statements.
• Keeps the discussion focused on the issue.
• Builds trust by even handedness and fairness to all the participants.
Responsibilities of the Vice-Chair:
• Substitute for the Chair as needed.
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The section is silent on the procedure for election of the chairperson and vice-chairperson.
Authority members should voice nominations for chair and vice-chair, and the body will then vote
for the positions. If only one nomination emerges for each position, a motion can be made to
formally appoint that person to the post. If there is more than one nomination, the Authority
should vote publicly to decide which candidate will be appointed.
RECOMMENDATION
Consider nominations and elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for 2012.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: James Antonen, Authority Director
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP Planner
Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase Agreement for City-Owned Land
LOCATION: Hazelwood Street and County Road D East
DATE: June 28, 2012
INTRODUCTION
On November 22, 2010, the Maplewood City Council approved the purchase of property located at
the intersection of Hazelwood Street and County Road D East. This land purchase was
necessitated because of a land condemnation case that resulted from the realignment of
Hazelwood Street and County Road D East. A portion of this land is needed for right-of-way but
the rest of the parcel is developable.
DISCUSSION
In 2010, the City of Maplewood purchased a 2.2 acre site from Azure Properties, of which 0.88
acres are needed for right-of-way purposes. The remaining 1.32 acres are developable and will be
put on the market to sell for private development. While it is appropriate for the city to maintain
ownership of the land needed for right-of-way, the developable land should be sold to the
Maplewood Area Economic Development Authority (Authority) while it is being marketed for
economic development purposes.
The 2.2 acre site was purchased for $980,634 or $10.233 a square foot. Alan Kantrud, city
attorney, drafted a purchase agreement, attached to this report, in which the city would sell the
1.32 acre developable acres to the Authority for $585,000. The purchase agreement states the
transaction would be in the form of a promissory note where upon sale of the property the city
would collect up to $585,000. Any sale exceeding that sale price would result in the Authority
keeping additional monies above the $585,000 price. If a sale resulted in a purchase price of less
than $585,000 than the city would accept whatever monies generated and forgive the balance of
the promissory note.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the attached purchase agreement to allow the Maplewood Area Economic Development
Authority to purchase 1.32 acres of land, located at the intersection of Hazelwood Street and
County Road D East, from the City of Maplewood for the purpose of economic development.
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1. Site Survey
2. Area Map
3. Draft Purchase Agreement
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COUNTY ROAD D EHAZELWOOD STCOTTAGE LN N
Hazelwood Street Vacation of Excess Right-of-Way
Current City-Owned Parcel Approximate Proposed Parcel
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MEMORANDUM
TO: James Antonen, Authority Director
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP Planner
Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Highways 36 and 61 Improvements – Potential Land Purchase
LOCATION: 2228 Maplewood Drive
DATE: June 28, 2012
INTRODUCTION
In 2013, construction will start on the Highways 36 and 61 public improvements. This public
improvement project necessitates the city to work with individual land owners on potential impacts
to individual parcels of land. One potential impact could result in the city purchasing a piece of
property outright from an existing land owner.
DISCUSSION
One of the improvements planned during the construction project would be to realign the
intersection at County Road B and the Frontage Road at Highway 61. Because of this
realignment, it may be necessary for the city to purchase the property located at 2228 Maplewood
Drive. This property is currently operated as a fuel station. Staff is requesting the Maplewood
Area Economic Development Authority (Authority) authorize the director or his staff designee to
negotiate a potential purchase of the property. If a potential sale is agreed upon, the land would be
reconfigured due to the realigned intersection and ultimately transferred to the Authority to market
for sale for economic development purposes. This would be a similar situation as to what is
occurring at Hazelwood Street and County Road D East.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Authority’s director or his designee to negotiate a potential land purchase with the
property owner of 2228 Maplewood Drive.
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1. Ramsey County Parcel Information
2. Site Plan of Proposed County Road B and Highway 61 Improvements
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This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records,
information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be
used for reference purposes only.
Ramsey County Parcel Polygons Information Report
Parcel ID:092922340002
Street Number:2228
Street:MAPLEWOOD DR N
City:MAPLEWOOD
Owner Name 1:ROGERS AND NAOMI INC
Ramsey County Property (RRINFO) Search Search by Parcel ID
Parcel ID 092922340002
Street Number 2228
Unit
Street MAPLEWOOD DR N
City MAPLEWOOD
ZIP 55109-2558
Owner Name 1 ROGERS AND NAOMI INC
Owner Name 2
Owner Street Address 2514 Adele St
Owner City/State/Zip Maplewood MN 55109-1971
Homesteader Name 1
Homesteader Name 2
Homesteader Street Address
Homesteader City/State/Zip -
Deeded Acres 0.3
Deeded Area (sq.ft.)13068
Approximate Lot Frontage (ft)0
Tax Description SECTION 9 TOWN 29 RANGE 22 S 1OO FT OF PART OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 ELY OF STH 61/1 AND N OF CO RD B IN SEC 9 TN 29 RN 22
Plat Name SECTION 9 TOWN 29 RANGE 22
Date Plat Recorded
Abstract ID
Torrens ID
County Land Use Code (CAMA)CONVENIENCE STORE
County Land Use Code (PR&R)COMMERCIAL
Market Value Land 2011 91500
Market Value Bldg 2011 246900
Market Value Total 2011 338400
Total Tax Payable 2011 11370
Market Value Land 2010 91500
Market Value Bldg 2010 246900
Market Value Total 2010 338400
Total Tax Payable 2010 10572
Market Value Land 2009 91500
Market Value Bldg 2009 246900
Market Value Total 2009 338400
Total Tax Payable 2009 10100
Date of Last Sale Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:00:00
Sale Price 345000
Homestead Description
Number of Residential Units 0
Year Built 1926
Total Residential Living Area 0
Residence Exterior
Residence Style
Residence Number of Stories 0
Residence Number of Rooms 0
Residence Number of Bedrooms 0
Commercial Structure Type CONVENIENCE FOOD MKT
Topography LEVEL
Utilities ALL PUBLIC
School District NORTH ST. PAUL/MAPLEWOOD/OAKDALE SC
Watershed District METRO WATERSHED
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MEMORANDUM
TO: James Antonen, Authority Director
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner
Charles Ahl, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: BEDC Update
DATE: June 27, 2012
INTRODUCTION
In March 2010, the city’s business and economic development commission (BEDC) was
established and began meeting. Annually the BEDC submits a report of its actions from the
previous year to the city council. Staff wanted to update the Maplewood Area Economic
Development Authority (Authority) on the BEDC’s more recent work.
DISCUSSION
Earlier this year the city contracted with Janna King, an economic development specialist and
consultant who has worked in many communities in Minnesota. The purpose of working with
Ms. King was to give staff and the BEDC an opportunity to develop guiding principles behind
economic redevelopment projects and the development of a business retention program.
Redevelopment and business retention are seen as key initiatives in achieving the city council’s
goal of prioritizing economic development.
As of the writing of this report, Ms. King attended her first BEDC meeting in May. Ms. King’s
contract calls for her to attend three more BEDC meetings and an upcoming Authority meeting.
At these meetings principles and guidelines are being established to assist the city as it
becomes more active in economic development issues. The result of this effort will be a work
plan that will be recommended by the BEDC and approved by the Authority.
In addition to the public meeting schedule, Ms. King has been working with staff on how it
identifies and develops economic development opportunities. Staff and Ms. King went on an
extensive tour of Maplewood including the primary economic development areas of Gladstone,
Highway 36 and English Street and the medical corridor which is anchored by St. John’s
Hospital. Other areas of potential economic development such as Hillcrest and the commercial
nodes along Century Avenue and McKnight Road, south of Larpentuer Avenue were also
visited. These visits are beneficial in that they help Ms. King understand the complexities
Maplewood has when it comes to economic development. Ms. King will continue to facilitate
meetings throughout the summer with the work anticipated to wrap up in the fall.
In addition to the consultant work described above, since its inception the BEDC has reviewed
and provided recommendations on multiple tax-increment finance applications and applicable
ordinance amendments. Staff will continue to route issues and applications to the BEDC for
review when warranted. Also at each meeting, staff provides the BEDC with a review of all
current development projects under consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
No action required.
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