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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-12 HEDC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, March12, 2014 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers -Maplewood City Hall 1830 County Road B East 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Approval of Agenda 4.Approval of Minutes: a.February 12, 2014 5. New Business: a.Ramsey County Demographic Presentations b.Formation of Subcommittee to DraftRLF Guidelines 6.Unfinished Business: 7.Visitor Presentations: 8.Commission Presentations: s 9.Staff Presentations: a.Development Summary (No Report) 10.Adjourn MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA 7:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 1.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commissionwas held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00p.m.byChairperson Wessel. 2.ROLL CALL Commissioners Gary Kloncz, CommissionerPresent Mark Jenkins, CommissionerPresent Absent Jennifer Lewis, Commissioner Joy Tkachuck, Vice ChairPresent Beth Ulrich, CommissionerPresent Dennis Unger, CommissionerPresent Warren Wessel, ChairpersonPresent Staff Melinda Coleman, Assistant City Manager, Community Development Director 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Jenkins added 8.a. Gateway Corridor Open Houses. Commissioner Jenkinsmoved to approve the agenda asamended. Seconded by CommissionerUlrich.Ayes –All The motion passed. 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Ulrichmoved to approve the minutesfor January 8, 2014. Seconded by CommissionerJenkins.Ayes –Chairperson Wessel, Commissioner’s Jenkins, Tkachuck, Ulrich & Unger Abstention –Commissioner Kloncz The motion passed. 5.NEW BUSINESS a.Update on Maplewood Bowl Redevelopment and Gladstone Neighborhood i.Assistant CityManager, Melinda Coleman gave the updateon the Maplewood Bowl Redevelopment and Gladstone Neighborhood and answered questions of the commission. February 12, 2014 1 Housing and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes Ms. Coleman stated there will be a presentation done by Sherman & Associates at the February 18, 2014, Planning Commission meeting and at the City Council Meeting on February 24, 2014. ii.Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave a presentation and answered questions of the commission. No action was required. b.Review of Real Estate Broker Request for Proposal i.Assistant City Manager, Melinda Coleman gave the report on the Real Estate Broker Request for the fire station properties in Maplewood and answered questions of the commission.Chairperson Wessel offered to assist city staff regarding with this process. Noaction was required. c.2013 HEDC Annual Report i.Assistant City Manager, Melinda Coleman discussed the 2013 HEDC Annual Report and answered questions of the commission. Chairperson Wessel will represent the HEDC at the City Council meeting on February 24, 2014. 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS a.City Councilmemberand liaison, Marv Koppen, addressed the HEDC commission. 8.COMMISSIONPRESENTATIONS Gateway Corridor ProjectOpen Houses – a.Commissioner Jenkins updated the commission andpublic on two upcoming open houses for the Gateway Corridor Project. The first opoen house is Monday, March 24, 2014, from 4:30 –6:30 p.m. at the Guardian Angel Church in Oakdale. The second open house is Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 4:30 –6:30 p.m. at the Conway Recreation Center.You can visit the website at Thegatewaycorridor.com. 9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.Update on Larkin Dance Studio i.Assistant City Manager, Melinda Coleman gave the update on Larkin Dance Studio. Larkin Dance has moved into their new facility at1400 Highway 36 East. Hobby Lobby is going to be a new addition to the space that was occupied by Larkin Dance in Plaza 3000 at 3000 White Bear Avenue. Commissioners are asked to email Mike Martin or Melinda Coleman with ideas for the Revolving Loan Project. 10.ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Wesseladjourned the meeting at 7:56p.m. February 12, 2014 2 Housing and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes MEMORANDUM TO: Charles Ahl, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Melinda Coleman, Assistant City Manager DATE: March 5, 2014 SUBJECT: Ramsey County Demographic Presentations Introduction At the Marchhousing and economic development commission (HEDC) meeting, staff will present two presentations outlining demographic date affecting Maplewood and Ramsey County. Discussion At a recent city council workshop, Heather Worthington, Ramsey County’s deputy county manager, and Jonathan Weinhagen, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce’s regional director, gave presentations that outlined extensive demographics and forecasts that will guide and shape Maplewood’s future economic development growth. Staff will bring these presentations to the March HEDC meeting for a discussion about Maplewood’s economic future. The presentation slides have been attached to this memo for your review. Recommendation No action required. Attachments 1. Ramsey County Presentation 2. Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Presentation Attachment 1 Approaching Economic Prosperity Work Building Our Future Economic prosperity work is multijurisdictional. ¤ It must incorporate regional, county, city and neighborhood levels of analysis Î and planned actions. Success requires consistent data, complimentary visions and collaborative efforts. Economic prosperity work is multifaceted. ¤ It must incorporate data measures and strategies that address di Î areas and audiences. Success requires the creation of a general policy and Cultivating Economic Prosperity. thought framework that can be effectively applied to a variety of specific situations and circumstances. Combating Concentrated Areas of Financial Poverty. The creation of a conceptual model can assist in this work. ¤ Ramsey County, the Region, its cities, neighborhoods, community partners Î Maplewood City Council and citizens can better understand and effectively unify efforts intended to make progress toward greater economic prosperity. January 27, 2014 4 Previewing the Four Key Policy Themes An Indicator of Economic Prosperity Wealth is defined as the assets available to use as the basis for current and future consumption and investment Our People are our Future. Why is Wealth Important? People Land Serves as an indicator of the ¤ (Human (Natural Intensity of Land Use Matters. current strength of a Capital) Capital) jurisdiction. Capital Greater wealth“when spread ¤ (Physical across all three circles“ New Partnerships can Drive Change. Capital) indicates greater resiliency and potential for future growth. Understanding the types of ¤ Build on the Existing Foundation. In this section we will use people, land, wealth contributes to and capital to describe the concepts of preemptively addressing areas wealth generation. of risk. 2 5 Analyzing Wealth Measures Why We Are Here Today Questions to consider when examining data about people, land and capital January 22: Ramsey County Board adopted County goals for 2014 - 2015 ¤ to guide the budget development process. Assess Available Assets Monitor Specific Trends of Interest 1.What is generating or could generate short 7.Is the county currently over reliant on a New Goal Added: Cultivate Economic Prosperity and Combat Areas of ¤ and long term stability and growth? particular wealth circle for growth? Financial Poverty. 2.In what areas is the county already a leader? 8.Is the county becoming more or less similar to the rest of the Region? 3.Where is more investment currently needed? Ongoing Work: Staff have been gathering relevant data, developing a ¤ 9.What trends suggest future success or 4.What growth strategies could build upon the framework through which to view the goal, and identifying key po trouble? -šÒ“·äx­ ÝzŒ,Œ; ­­;·­j themes requiring further attention. Recognize Inherent Limitations 5.What aspects of wealth are outside the realm of county influence? {LE äšÒ 7š“x· ’;­Ò©; ·w; ©zmw· ·wz“mr äšÒ 7š“x· 7š ·w; ©zmw· ·w 6.What limitations are unique to the county ‘ Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Laureate - economics) that do not impact the rest of the Region? 3 6 Attachment 1 A Closer Look at within Ramsey County A Closer Look at within Ramsey County People Land Undeveloped land offers an easy source for future economic growth; Future economic growth requires an educated, trained and Institutional land is already developed and non-taxable available workforce. Percent Undeveloped Land Percent Institutional Land County Population 45% 7% Anoka 333,140 6% 6,304 acres 40% 40% 6% Carver 92,638 35% 34% 5% 30% 28% Dakota 402,006 4% 22% 25% 4% Hennepin 1,168,431 20% 3% 18% 8,599 acres Scott 132,556 15% 16% 2% 1% 2% 2% 10% 9% Washington 241,280 1% 1% 5% 1% Ramsey 514,696 0% 0% Metro Area TOTAL 2,884,747 Ramsey as % of Metro 17.8 % Metropolitan Council 2010 Land Use Data Source: US Census 2011 American Community Survey {{··; /¦z·šŒ /š’’Ò“z·z;­| šE·;“ wÝ; wzmw;© ¦©š¦š©·zš“­ šE z“­·z·Ò·zš“Œ Œ“7 Ò­;u And when combined with little undeveloped land, every development and Ramsey County is the second most populous county in the Region with redevelopment opportunity in the County and its partner cities is significant. more than half a million residents. 7 10 A Closer Look at within Ramsey County A Closer Look at within Ramsey County People Land A diversified and balanced mix of uses is important for economic growth and sustainability within a community. Percent Dedicated to Select Land Uses Institutional Commercial & 174,996 people County Residential & Parks Industrial Finding the Right Mix Anoka 24.8 15.6 3.8 Carver 7.1 6.6 1.2 Development Expenditures per Dakota 15.7 9.0 4.2 Type $1.00 of Revenue Hennepin 37.4 16.1 8.2 Residential $1.06 - $1.15 Scott 10.9 8.9 2.4 Commercial $0.77 - $0.94 Washington 20.7 10.9 2.7 Industrial $0.60 - $0.69 Ramsey 48.2 21.3 13.7 Saint Paul Port Authority, An Industrial Strategy for the City of Saint Paul, 2012 Metro Area AVERAGE 22.2 12.0 4.6 Difference from Average + 26.0 + 9.3 + 9.1 Metropolitan Council 2010 Land Use Data Census 2010 and Minnesota Population Projections by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2005 to 2035. The County is also disproportionately residential. When coupled with being a Ramsey County is and will remain significantly more diverse than the Region, {{··; /¦z·šŒ /š’’Ò“z·ä|r ·w; ­¦©;7 ,;·Þ;;“ ©;­z7;“·zŒ “7 meaning that any ongoing, race-based disparities will have a greater impact. commercial/industrial becomes even more significant and presents future opportunities. 8 11 A Closer Look at within Ramsey County A Closer Look at within Ramsey County Land Capital Assessing the current and future capital land base provides a Available land is a key wealth generation factor and a predictor measure of capital growth potential future development and economic growth Percent of Total Land Available for Current and Future Capital U County Land Area (acres) Anoka 269,543 Carver 226,390 Dakota 362,296 Hennepin 353,334 Scott 224,663 Washington 244,980 Ramsey 98,410 Metro Area TOTAL 1,779,618 13,482 acres Ramsey as % of Metro Area 5.5 % Metropolitan Council 2010 Land Use Data Metropolitan Council 2010 Land Use Data Ramsey County has the lowest proportion of undeveloped land to u Ramsey County is less than 100,000 acres in size and contains 5.5% of the capital expansion, meaning that the intensity of use on that available land matters total land area in the Region. more than in any other county within the Region. 9 12 Attachment 1 Prosperity Means Opportunity for Everyone A Closer Look at within Ramsey County Capital In order to successfully cultivate economic prosperity, we must Current employment figures are an indicator of the presence of ensure that everyone in our community can take advantage of capital from which future wealth generation can occur opportunities to grow. County Employment Figures Employment Total Employment Per Square {[zE; z­ ŒzÝ;7 z“  web of Employment Mile opportunity. Only if we Anoka 107,456 254.0 Education Housing address all of the mutually Carver 32,831 92.7 reinforcing constraints on Dakota 170,470 303.3 Hennepin 822,641 1,484.9 opportunity can we expect Scott 41,522 116.6 ·š ’‰; ©;Œ ¦©šm©;­­u| Washington 72,974 190.0 Ramsey 316,297 2,080.9 - Dr. John Powell Investment Capacity Chair, Civil Rights & Civil Employment and Wages-QCEW 2011 Liberties - Moritz College of Ramsey County is one of two employment centers in the Region. This is a strength Law, Ohio State University In this section we will focus on from which the County can build ‘ if there are qualified workers and a neighborhoods resiliency factors to transportation system that connects them with employment opportu assess the web of opportunity. (both remain ongoing challenges). 13 16 Employment Opportunity Through Understanding Concentrated Areas of Financial Poverty Key Definitions Poverty Threshold is a federally defined ¤ term for the amount of money that is expected to meet basis needs. Concentrated Poverty is the concept ¤ that select neighborhoods have disproportionately high poverty levels. High Poverty Area is a census tract with ¤ over 20% of its residents below the federal poverty line. Identified in tan on the map to the left. Extreme Poverty Area is a census tract ¤ with over 40% of its residents below the federal poverty line. Identified in red on the map to the left. 14 17 Housing Opportunity Through Understanding Concentrated Areas of Financial Poverty Affordable housing is important to resilient neighborhoods, but Ramsey County has the highest proportion of census tracks in the concentrating subsidized housing can concentrate financial pover Region identified as Concentrated Areas of Financial Poverty Concentrated areas of financial poverty do not just create challenges ¤ Ratio of Subsidized Units (HUD + LIHTC) by Land Acres for people living within them; the opportunity divide impacts broader 0.21 economic growth and community connectivity. 20,773 units 0.09 0.00 0.01 0.01 Mostly within Saint Paul but also in Ramsey County suburbs ¤ 0.01 0.02 (Maplewood, Falcon Heights, Roseville & Arden Hills). Anoka Carver Dakota Hennepin Ramsey Scott Washington US HUD Picture of Subsidized Housing 2010 (2010 Geography); Metro 2010 Land Use Data Hennepin County is the only other county in the Region with ¤ w’­;ä /šÒ“·ä w­ V šE ·w; w;mzš“x­ E;7;©ŒŒä ­Ò,­z7zé;7 wšÒ­z“m ғz·­u w; concentrated areas of financial poverty (Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, rate of subsidized housing is approximately twice that of Hennepin County and Brooklyn Center & Richfield) . twenty times that of the rest of the Region. National research identifies five neighborhood resiliency factors that, when This heavy concentration of subsidized units, without similar concentrations of present, create a web of opportunity that enables residents to prosper, thus investments to increase the web of opportunity, has the effect o combating concentrated areas of financial poverty. financial poverty within neighborhoods. 15 18 Attachment 1 Investment Opportunity Through Four Key Policy Themes 3. New Partnerships can Drive Change Due to its geographic size, diversity of residents and built-out the County and the cities within it face challenges that are unique the Region and present similarly unique leadership opportunities. Generating greater countywide prosperity will require stronger, more aligned institutional partnerships (state, county, city, school, private, nonprofit, etc.) with the ability to at times deviate from the long- standing regional status quo. An opportunity already exists to form a new partnership of communities with neighborhoods of concentrated areas of financial poverty - together they can collectively devise and support effo increase the web of opportunity in new ways. 19 22 Four Key Policy Themes Four Key Policy Themes 1.Our People Are Our Future 4. Build on the Existing Foundation As the most diverse community in the Region, the County will be There are two job centers in the Region and the one with the most bellwether if there are ongoing disparities issues in race, wealth, jobs per square mile is located here ‘ there are no hidden barriers to health, education or employment. These disparities currently re future equitable growth if policy themes 1-3 are addressed. significant and are the most significant long-term risk. There are and will continue to be more available jobs than workeWithout undeveloped land to spur future growth, land opportunities within the County, but there are short, medium and long-term for wealth generation primarily exist in redeveloping and increasing educational challenges that present employment barriers for those the productive capacity of the current land base, which is feasible but admittedly new and challenging for this Region. workers unless trends are changed in coming years. Jobs will be available in the County, but only for effectively educated, There are neighborhoods that are disproportionately disconnected trained and connected workers. If current trends continue, it is likely from regional job and activity centers, and it will be challengi that an increasing percentage of people living in the County wil close the opportunity divide unless better connectivity is created. unable to work in the careers within its boundaries. 20 23 Four Key Policy Themes Timeline of Activity (Completed & Planned) 2. Intensity of Land Use Matters 2013 Strategic Modeling, Data Gathering and Analysis FocusedBegin to work on 3 implemen ‘z·w š“Œä uV šE ·w; w;mzš“x­ ÝzŒ,Œ; Œ“7r ·w;©; z­ ;Ý;©ä z“ follow-t Next for the community to consider different land use strategies than the ups from Steps Sept.from Nov. rest of the Region. Density can be a comparative strength for t workshop workshop community in spite of size constraints. January September November Board Strategic Initial Board Workshop II Planning Defines Workshop As a built-šÒ· {{··; /¦z·šŒ /š’’Ò“z·ä|r 7;-z­zš“­ ,šÒ· ·w; future New Goal spread between residential and commercial/industrial become even more important. A rebalanced spread provides opportunities for 2014 increased employment and an expanded property tax base. Push Community Finalize Internal Dashboard, ÐInternal Finalize Conversations, List LeversÑ now live, List of ÐCollaborative Collaborative of ÐInternal LeversÑ LeversÑ w/ Dashboard Metrics Dashboard; The placement of future affordable housing can create greater webs w/ Dashboard ÐCollaborative of opportunity and neighborhood resiliency, but unless regional Metrics LeversÑ now live placement plans change, they are likely to further concentrate January April October January 2015 financial poverty. Countywide Dept Workshop III Workshop IV Board Strategic Leadership Team Planning to Workshop Check-In and 21 Assess 24 Attachment 1 Thank You for Listening Produced by the Policy Analysis and Planning Division within the Office of the Ramsey County Manager Additional Questions or Comments? Contact: wä“ u hx/š““š© Director, Policy and Planning ryan.oconnor@co.ramsey.mn.us 651-266-8011 ‰‰ Attachment 2 Employment Demographics ¤30,897 primary jobs (2011) ¤Worker Age 18-29 –18.8% 30-54 –59.4% Saint Pal Area Chamber of Commerceu Saint Pal Area Chamber of Commerce 55 or older –21.8% ¤Earnings Maplewood Strategic Business Assessment $1,250 per month or less –14.2% January 9, 2013$1,251-$3,333 –17.7% Greater than $3,334 –68.0% Business AssessmentEmployment Demographics ¤What types of industries are in your city? ¤Worker Educational Attainment ¤Where do the employees of those businesses High School or Equivalent –13.7% come from? Some College or Associate Degree –24.1% ¤Where do your citizens work and what types of Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced–40.7% jobsdotheyhave? jobsdotheyhave? ¤Gender Male –51.8% ¤Assessment performed using data from: Female –48.2% Employment DensityEmployment Demographics Data reflects 2011 data sets ¤ from employers (latest ¤Significant Industry Sectors by Employment available) Management of Companies and Enterprises –52.3% Employment concentrations ¤ Health Care and Social Assistance –15.9% Greatest job density has high commuter visibility Retail Trade –8.2% Educational Services –4.6% Accommodation and Food Services –3.8% Administration & Support –3.1% Manufacturing –2.0% ‰‰ Attachment 2 Employment Demographics Resident Employment Demographics ¤Where do workers come ¤30,897 primary workers (2011) from? ¤Worker Age Commuting patterns favor 18-29 –26.2% transportation infrastructure 30-54 –54.2% aong l94&694 l94&694 55 or older –19.6% Fewer workers from WI than ¤Earnings perhaps thought $1,250 per month or less –20.3% Significant concentration $1,251-$3,333 –33.7% from Saint Paul (11.2%) & Greater than $3,334 –45.9% Woodbury (10.0%) Employment Demographics Resident Employment Demographics ¤Inflow and Outflow of Jobs¤Worker Educational Attainment Relatively small overlap in High School or Equivalent –17.2% local employment Some College or Associate Degree –24.2% Number of “Employed and Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced–27.1% veneectonrea LiiSliA” LiiSliA” ¤Gender average for the region Male –47.8% Heavy dependency on Female –52.2% transportation Employment Demographics Resident Employment Demographics ¤Key takeaways¤Significant Industry Sectors by Employment High percentage of professional jobs with high Health Care and Social Assistance –16.4% level earnings Retail Trade –10.2% Highly Educated workforce Educational Services –9.3% Strong presence with management of companies Manufacturing –9.1% and enterprises Accommodation and Food Services –6.6% Modest presence in Manufacturing Finance and Insurance –6.5% Transportation infrastructure matters Public Administration –6.0% ‰‰ Attachment 2 Resident Employment Demographics Thank you! ¤Where do residents go to work? Contact Information: Commuting patterns favor Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce transportation infrastructure 401 North Robert Street, Suite 150 SaintPaulMN55101, aong l94 l94 SaintPaulMN55101 (651) 223-5000 Most residents work within www.saintpaulchamber.com 25 miles of the city Matt KramerJonathan Weinhagen Significant concentration PresidentRegional Director (651) 265-2771(651) 265-2770 from Saint Paul (22.9%) & matt@saintpaulchamber.comjonathan@saintpaulchamber.com Minneapolis (12.1%) Resident Employment Demographics ¤Where do residents work? Resident Employment Demographics ¤Key takeaways Large population of young workers reside in the community Commute distances and concentration support nvestments n transt aternatves iiili iiili MEMORANDUM TO: Charles Ahl, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Planner Melinda Coleman, Assistant City Manager DATE: March 5, 2014 SUBJECT: Formation of Subcommittee to Draft RLF Guidelines Introduction Overthe past few meetings, the housing and economic development commission (HEDC) has been discussing the creation of revolving loan fund (RLF) guidelines to help guide the city in future applications of requests for city assistance. This discussion comes after the city recently considered its first application for city assistance and other conversations the former business and economic development commission had about forming such guidelines. Discussion The HEDC has spent several meetings discussing the formation of RLF guidelines, but have yet to make progress of specific recommendations. To help move the process along, staff is recommending forming a temporary working group that would meet separately of the HEDC to come up with specific draft guidelines. This working group would not make any decisions but would only come up with recommendations for the full HEDC to consider. The working group shall not consist of more than three members of the HEDC and will establish a meeting time once the group is formed. Recommendation Appoint three members of the HEDC to form a temporary working group which will produce recommendations for draft RLF guidelines.