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Home My WebLink About2015-02-11 HEDC Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, February 11, 2015 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.November 12, 2014 5. New Business: a.Multi-Cultural Business Event–February 26, 2015 b.2014 Code Enforcement Year-End Report c.2014HEDC Annual Report d.Election of Officers (No Report) 6.Unfinished Business: 7.Visitor Presentations: 8.Commission Presentations: 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,NOVEMBER 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 Spencer Gansluckner, CommissionerPresent Mark Jenkins, CommissionerPresent Gary Kloncz, CommissionerPresent Absent Jennifer Lewis, Commissioner Joy Tkachuck, Vice ChairPresent Dennis Unger, CommissionerPresent Warren Wessel, ChairpersonPresent Staff Michael Martin, Planner 3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Ungermoved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerTkachuck..Ayes –All The motion passed. 4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jenkinsmoved to approve the HEDC minutesfor August 13,2014as submitted. Seconded by CommissionerUnger.Ayes –All The motion passed. 5.NEW BUSINESS a.New Member Orientation i.New HEDC Commissioner, Spencer Gansluckner introduced himself to the commission. b.Partners in Energy–Xcel Energy Community Partnership i.Planner, Mike Martin introduced the item and Joe Ballandby ii.Green Corp member, Joe Ballandby introduced himself and his role in thePartners in Energyprogram. iii.Xcel Energy Representative, Tamara Gunderzik, gave the Partners in Energy presentation and the Xcel partnership to the commission. iv.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall addressed the commission regarding this program. November 12, 2014 1 Housing and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes Commissioner Jenkins moved to recommend approval of the Partners in Energy Memorandum of Understanding in (Attachment 3 in the staff report). The MOU enters the city into a community support program with Xcel Energy in order to carry out the planning phase of an energy action plan. Commissioner Jenkins recommended the appointment of Commissioner Gansluckner (Housing and Economic Development Commission member) to serve on the energy action team. Commissioner Jenkins recommendedto offer guidance on the appointment of individuals from Maplewood’s business community and business associations to serve on the energy action team. Seconded by Commissioner Unger.Ayes –Chairperson Wessel, Commissioner’s Gansluckner, Tkachuck & Unger Abstention –Commissioner Kloncz Commissioner Kloncz abstained because this is his last HEDC meeting. Commissioner Gansluckner will be the representative and Commissioner Tkachuckwill be the alternate. The motion passed. c.Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Beth Ulrich i.Planner, Michael Martin gave the report on the Resolution of Appreciation for Beth Ulrich. Commissioner Jenkins moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Beth Ulrich. Seconded by Chairperson Wessel.Ayes –All The motion passed. d.Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Gary Kloncz i.Planner, Michael Martin gave the report on the Resolution of Appreciation for Gary Kloncz. Commissioner Jenkins moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Gary Kloncz. Seconded by Chairperson Wessel.Ayes –Chairperson Wessel, Commissioner’s Gansluckner, Tkachuck & Unger Abstention –Commissioner Kloncz The motion passed. e.Update on Sale of City Properties i.Planner, Michael Martin gave the update on the Sale of City Propertiesin the City of Maplewood. November 12, 2014 2 Housing and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes 6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 7.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS City Councilmember, Marv Koppen addressed Commissioner Kloncz. 8.COMMISSIONPRESENTATIONS Commissioner Jenkins addressed the commission regarding an event at the MCC and staff will get further information posted for the commission. 9.STAFF PRESENTATIONS a.Development Summary (No Report) i.Planner, Michael Martin gave the update on development in the City of Maplewood. Projects in the city include: 1.U-Haul is expanding into the old Goodwill building on White Bear Avenue & Cope Avenue. 2.The Bureau located at English & Hwy 36 is doing a remodeling project and a loading dock project. 3.The Days Inn building by the Maplewood Mall is being proposed to be converted into a senior housing project. 4.Holiday Station Store is building at the old Baby Zone location on Cope Avenue. 10.ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Wesseladjourned the meeting at 8:19p.m. November 12, 2014 3 Housing and Economic Development CommissionMeetingMinutes MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP,Planner DATE: February 2, 2015 SUBJECT: Multi-Cultural Business Event–February 26, 2015 Introduction Susan Fronk will be attending the housing and economic development commission’s February 11, 2015 meeting to discuss a Multi-Cultural Business Event. Discussion The Multi-Cultural Business Eventis sponsored by the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce -Grow Minnesota!, East Side Area Business Association, LEDC, Latino Roundtable, AED as well as ethnic business organizations representing the Latino, Arab, Hmong and Somali communities. The purpose of the event is to build cultural bridges, connections, alliances and partnerships with ethnic businesses to support their success and foster economic growth. Highlights of the evening will include a panel of Ethnic Business Leaders who will share a few Dos and Don’ts of doing business with specific ethnic communities, complimentary ethnic appetizers, a cash bar and Door Prizes. A large turnout is expected forthe event as it is a unique opportunity to learn more about, engage with and build productive relationships with ethnic business owners and professionals. For additional details on the event and to register, please see the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-cultural-business-networking-tickets-15066262597 For details on participating as an event partner, sponsor or vendor, please contact Susan Fronk at (651) 276-3533 susan@susanfronk.com. Recommendation No action required. MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Michael Martin, AICP,Planner DATE: February 2, 2015 SUBJECT: 2014 Code Enforcement Year-End Report Introduction Attached to this memo is Chris Swanson’s 2014 Code Enforcement report. Discussion Mr. Swanson, the city’s environment and code specialist, provided the attached data and information for the housing and economic development commission’s review. Mr. Swanson will be at the February meeting to discuss the city’s efforts with code enforcement and to answer any questions the commission may have. Recommendation No action required. Attachments 1.2014 Code Enforcement Report 2014 CODE ENFORCEMENT YEAR END REPORT January 1 to December 31, 2014 Type of ComplaintNumber of Complaints Received Pending Enforcement Matters Resolved Correction letters/Citations/Abatements Comments Code Enforcement Violations Code Enforcement Violations by Year LÒ; · /;©-z Ý;wz-; ;¨Òz¦;· 9ã·;©z© {·©m; I; h--Ò¦·z IÒ; t©¦;©·ä az·;-; WÒ ;wz-; [Þ az·;-; ©w D©,m; ©w /·z;© {·©m; ¦¦©Ý;7 t©zm az-u /¦z· b LE · Code Enforcement Map MEMORANDUM TO: Warren Wessel,Housingand Economic Development Commission FROM: Michael Martin, AICP,Planner DATE: February 2, 2015 SUBJECT: 2014 Annual Report Introduction Attached to this memo is thedraft of the housingand economic development’s (HEDC)2014 Annual Report. This report isproduced every year and then forwardedon to the city council for its review of the HEDC’swork throughout the previous year. Discussion The format of the 2014 Annual Report is similar to last year’sreport and what other city commissionssubmit to the city council. Recommendation Recommend approval of the HEDC’s 2014 Annual Report. Attachments 1.2014 HEDCAnnual Report MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda ColemanCity Manager FROM: Warren Wessel,Housingand Economic Development CommissionChair DATE: February 11, 2015 SUBJECT: Approval of the Housingand Economic Development Commission’s 2014 Annual Report Introduction Annually, the housingand economic development commission (HEDC) is required toreport the HEDC’sactions and activities for the city councilfor the previous year. In 2014, the HEDC reviewed the following 18items during itssix meetings: Type ofProposal # Reviewed InformationalCommission Reviews2 1.Minnesota Waste Wise (April 9, 2014) 2.Green Economy – Presentation by Tim Nolan, Sustainable Industrial Development Coordinator with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (July 9, 2014) Miscellaneous Reviews and Actions 16 1.EDA Status Report Update (January 8, 2014) 2.Election of Officers (January 8, 2014) 3.Review of Revolving Loan Fund Policy Guidelines (January 8, 2014) 4.Update on Maplewood Bowl Redevelopment and Gladstone Neighborhood (February 12, 2014) 5.Review of Real Estate Broker Request for Proposal (February 12, 2014) 6.2013 HEDCAnnual Report (February 12, 2014) 7.Gladstone Phase 2 Improvements, Project 14-01(April 9, 2014) 8.Formation of Subcommittee to Draft (RLF) Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines (April 9, 2014and July 9, 2014) 9.Broker Selection Subcommittee (April 9, 2014and July 9, 2014) 10.Sale of Excess Real Property, Fire Department Properties (July 9, 2014) 11.Approval of the 2015 – 2019 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (August 13, 2014) 12.New Member Orientation (November 12, 2014) 13.Partners in Energy –Xcel Energy Community Partnership (November 12, 2014) 14.Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Beth Ulrich (November 12, 2014) 15.Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Gary Kloncz (November 12, 2014) 16.Update on Sale of City Properties (November 12, 2014) Total18 Comparative Information Year Number of Items Reviewed 201017 201115 2012 14 201321 201418 Membership The HEDC consists of sevenmembers appointed by the city council. Membership terms are for threeyears, with extensions for additional terms approved by the city council. During 2014, members Gary Kloncz and Beth Ulrich did not seek reappointment to the HEDC. The city council appointed Spencer Gansluckner to fill one of the vacancies. The city is currently advertising for the one vacancy on the HEDC. The membership as of the end of 2014: Board MemberMembership BeganTerm Expires Dennis Unger07/25/119/30/15 Joy Tkachuck09/25/069/30/16 Mark Jenkins01/25/109/30/16 Jennifer Lewis04/25/119/30/16 Warren Wessel12/13/109/30/17 Spencer Gansluckner09/22/149/30/17 Vacant9/30/17 Commissioner Wessel wasreappointed for an additional term in2014.CommissionerUnger’s termisup for reappointment during 2015.The reappointment process will being in the summer of 2015. Discussion 2014 Actions/Activities In 2014, the HEDC continued its commitment to development and redevelopment in the city of Maplewood by working on several projects. The HEDC spent a good portion of its year working to implement elements of its work plan. The commission spent several meetings looking at how to develop a revolving loan fund program and select a broker to assist the city in selling its excess parcels. While work still needs to be done on establishing a loan program, the work accomplished in selecting a broker has resulted in the selling of two city parcels into private ownership. The HEDC’s work planidentifies the Gladstone neighborhood as an area the city and the HEDC should be focusing efforts on. In 2014, Sherman Associates officially purchasedthe Maplewood Bowl siteand will soon start its redevelopment ofthe property with a mixture of family and senior housing alongwith a commercial element. Sherman and the city have been collaborating on the redevelopment of this site since 2013, which included the award of a grant for $1.9 million from the Metropolitan Council. The HEDC and staff worked on business outreach through environmental and energy efficiency programs. These programs provide a link between the city and the business community while supporting two of the city’s key goals – economic development and sustainability. 2015 Activities In 2015, the HEDC willcontinue to implement its work plan and concentrate on key redevelopment areas within the city. The Maplewood Bowl redevelopment project is scheduled to move forward and the HEDC will review all requests to city assistance. The HEDC will continue itsefforts todevelop a program and guidelines for its revolving loan fund program – building on what it learned from the first application. The HEDC is a key resource as the city looks to continue and expand its economic development efforts. In 2015, theHEDC will be committedto the development and enhancement of the city of Maplewood. Recommendation Approve the HEDC’s2014 annual report.