HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-13 HEDC PacketAGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
6:00 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. July 20, 2017
5. New Business:
a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Review of Goals, Policies and Action Items
b. Business Engagement Program – Initial Results
c. 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards
d. Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel
e. Maplewood Business Council (No Report)
f. Establish Next Meeting Date – Comprehensive Plan Review (No Report)
6. Unfinished Business:
7. Visitor Presentations:
8. Commission Presentations:
9. Staff Presentations:
a. Development Summary (No Report)
10. Adjourn
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Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Commission was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Brian Finley, Commissioner Present
Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present
Jennifer Lewis , Commissioner Absent
Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present
Dennis Unger, Commissioner Present, arrived at 6:14 p.m.
Warren Wessel, Commissioner Present
Staff
Michael Martin, Planner, Economic Development Coordinator
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson Jenkins requested moving visitor presentations after approval of the agenda.
Chairperson Jenkins moved to approve the agenda as amended.
The agenda was not seconded. Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS (moved ahead of approval of minutes)
1. Karla Sand, member of the Senior Task Force, 382 McKnight Road South Maplewood,
addressed the commission about being on the task force and their findings while on the task
force such as senior housing and issues for the seniors in the City of Maplewood.
2. Janice Hoppe, 1675 County Road C, Maplewood addressed the commission regarding
housing issues and being a member of the Senior Task Force just like Karla Sand.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Jenkins moved to approve the minutes for January 19, 2017 as submitted.
The minutes were not seconded. Ayes – Chairperson Jenkins,
Commissioner’s Finley,
Maduka, Tkachuck, Unger
Abstention – Commissioner Wessel
The motion passed.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Notes from April 20, 2017 – No Action Required
A correction needed to be made to the April 20, 2017 notes. Commissioner Unger was
shown as absent but was actually present.
No action was required.
b. City Acquisitions within Gladstone Neighborhood
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin reviewed the city acquisitions within
the Gladstone Neighborhood those include 1247 Frost Avenue East, 1160 Frost Avenue
East, and 1375 Frost Avenue, the old Gladstone House.
No action was required.
c. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Housing Chapter
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan – Housing Chapter. Mr. Martin mentioned the next steering committee meeting is
Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the fire station at 1955 Clarence Street.
For more information visit the website at www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040 for the 2040
Comprehensive Plan – Housing Chapter.
The commission discussed the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Housing Chapter at length. Items
discussed included issues such as senior housing, high density housing, where does the met
council get their trends, is ownership important, and the impacts on parks and traffic. Staff will
email more information to the commission as well as include it in the next HEDC Packet. Staff
welcomes feedback and input from the community and any of the boards and commissions.
No action was required.
d. Move October HEDC Meeting to September
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed moving the October
HEDC meeting to Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 at 6 p.m. to discuss the
comprehensive plan in further depth.
The commission was in agreement to move the October HEDC meeting date to Wednesday,
September 13,, 2017, at 6 p.m.
e. Progress Report on Business Engagement Program (No Report)
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin gave an update on the progress of
business engagement program. The goal was to meet with 25 businesses and that will
occur next week. The chamber will present the findings at the Community Engagement
Breakfast. The Housing and Economic Development Commission and City Council will be
hosting the city's third annual Community Engagement Breakfast on Wednesday, October
11, 2017. This breakfast will focus on a presentation and discussion regarding the city’s
business engagement efforts this year. The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce will
present its findings from the meetings and surveys and lead a discussion on what the
engagement efforts have discovered. In addition we will take a portion of this event to
showcase the city’s comprehensive plan update and further engage the business
community in this process. There will be opportunities to provide direct feedback before
and after the event as staff will have a booth setup in the back of the room focusing on the
comprehensive plan. Staff will send information to the commission but registration is
required for this event.
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f. Maplewood Business Council (No Report)
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin stated there have been two
Maplewood Business Council meetings held. The first meeting was about public safety
that was addressed by former Police Chief, Paul Schnell. The second meeting was about
the Rush Line Corridor. The next Maplewood Business Council meeting will take place on
September 28, 2017, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Maplewood Mall, lower level, you
can enter from Southlawn Avenue. This meeting will concentrate solely on the city’s
comprehensive plan update and will be focused on eliciting feedback and guidance from
the business community to assist with the development of the plan document. Staff will
be working closely with the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to do specific
promotion of this event to ensure a good conversation takes place regarding the business
community and the comp plan. The Council meets the fourth Thursday, every three
months at the Maplewood Mall, located at 3001 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Development Summary (No Report)
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin reviewed the development summary.
1. Boaters Outlet, at 2000 Rice Street for a CUP for a new marine and boat storage
building who is moving to Maplewood from Roseville.
2. John Glenn Middle School, 1560 County Road B East, is changing from having 4
tennis courts to 8 new tennis courts.
3. Regions Hospital is going to have a mental health clinic at 2715 Upper Afton Road.
4. Baker’s Square restaurant at 3088 White Bear Avenue is going to demolish the
building and a new multi-tenant building will be built. A proposed dental clinic will be
in one of those retail spaces.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: September 6, 2017
SUBJECT: 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Review of Draft Goals, Policies and
Action Items
Introduction
Every 10 years, all Twin Cities metro cities and counties are required to update its
comprehensive plan to ensure compatibility with the plans adopted by the Metropolitan
Council. Chapters and areas of focus include land use, housing, sustainability, parks,
natural resources, transportation, historical resources, surface water and sanitary sewer.
As a point of information, all information related to the plan update can be found at the
project’s website – www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040.
Discussion
At the July 27, 2017 housing and economic development commission (HEDC) meeting,
the commission was provided information regarding the city’s economic profile – for both
the housing and business sectors. Staff also walked through the existing 2030
Comprehensive Plan housing chapter and discussed where progress has been made
and what areas need more emphasis. As part of this presentation, staff received
feedback and guidance from the HEDC on issues and opportunities within the city that
can be addressed as part of this plan update.
Staff and HKGi – the city’s comprehensive planning consultant – took this feedback,
along with input gathered from other commissions and the public participation process to
create the first draft of goals, policies and action items. Attached to this report are the
goals, policies and action items for the categories of land use, economic development
and housing. While the HEDC has a focus on economic development and housing, land
use is intertwined with those areas and staff wanted to afford the commission to review
all areas.
Recommendation
Please review the attached draft Goals, Policies and Action Items prior to meeting.
Attachments
1. 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Draft Goals, Policies and Action Items
123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659
Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838 www.hkgi.com
Direct (612) 252-7127 Email britt@hkgi.com
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.MEMORANDUM
To: Maplewood Housing and Economic Development Commission
From: Britt Palmberg and Rita Trapp
Subject: DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items for 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Date: 07 September 2017
This memo provides an initial DRAFT set of Goals, Policies, and Action Items for inclusion in the 2040
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan for the areas of Land Use, Economic Development, and Housing.
For purposes of comprehensive planning, the following is what is meant by the terms goals, policies,
and actions:
• Goals are broad statements that describe a desired outcome or end-state, essentially what
the system will be in 2040 as a result of the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Policies are statements that will guide decision-making to achieve the goals.
• Actions describe the specific steps or tasks that will be implemented to achieve the goals.
LAND USE GOALS
MAPLEWOOD MALL
Goal: Use redevelopment and revitalization as a tool to improve the economic condition and appearance of
the Maplewood Mall area and address community-wide needs.
Policies:
• Promote the redevelopment of properties in the Maplewood Mall area as mixed-use, in order to
strengthen retail and commercial uses in the area, and also integrate new households and new
employment into this key area within the city.
• Promote redevelopment projects that help maintain the Maplewood Mall vicinity as a key destination,
not only in Maplewood, but also for surrounding communities in the metro area.
• Ensure redevelopment projects in the Maplewood Mall area use appropriate urban design principles,
including but not limited to:
o Scaling new construction to be consistent with that of surrounding buildings.
o Using architectural features that enhance the quality of buildings and the public realm.
o Establishing a street grid and street connectivity to create a better integrated district in this
part of Maplewood.
o Providing amenities for bicyclists and pedestrians, including sidewalks, trails, and enhanced
streetscape elements.
Action Items:
• Complete a subarea plan or district plan for the Maplewood Mall area, to help define the following:
o Expectations regarding anticipated mixes of land uses on a block by block basis.
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
07 September 2017
Page 2
o Expectations regarding urban design principles guiding redevelopment in the area.
o Further definition of implementation tools and steps to be completed, to support
redevelopment and revitalization.
• Rezone the Maplewood Mall area as a mixed-use community designation (including the definition of
anticipated densities and other requirements) in order to proactively guide future development.
• Support the efforts of the private sector to acquire, demolish, and reuse economically challenged
properties in the area, which by virtue of their location, condition, or value no longer function at their
highest potential economic use.
• Lead targeted marketing efforts to identify developers and new uses for redevelopment in the
Maplewood Mall area consistent with the comprehensive plan.
• Form effective partnerships with private investors and other governmental agencies to undertake
redevelopment efforts.
3M CAMPUS AND HOSPITAL AREAS
Goal: Use city policies and tools to strengthen the 3M campus and the St. Johns Hospital and surrounding
area as key employment centers in Maplewood and this portion of the Twin Cities metro area.
Policies:
• Promote the development of “spin-off” office or employment-oriented land uses (such as medical
office) in the vicinity of the two employment centers, in order to capitalize on the presence of 3M and
the hospital, and create additional employment in the City of Maplewood.
• Promote the development of retail and residential land uses in the vicinity, leveraging the economic
strength of the two employment centers.
• Encourage mixed-use development in the vicinity of the two employment centers in order to create
more distinctive and attractive districts in Maplewood.
• Ensure that any development or redevelopment projects in these two employment centers, or the
surrounding areas, use appropriate design strategies to provide for a higher quality public realm,
including:
o Scaling new construction to be consistent with that of surrounding buildings.
o Using architectural features that enhance the quality of buildings and the public realm.
o Establishing a street grid and street connectivity, where feasible, to create better integrated
districts.
o Providing amenities for bicyclists and pedestrians, including sidewalks, trails, and enhanced
streetscape elements.
Action Items:
• Work with 3M and the hospital to proactively explore redevelopment ideas for properties near the two
employment centers, including marketing efforts to identity potential developers and new uses for
redevelopment in these areas, consistent with the comprehensive plan.
• Support the efforts of the private sector to acquire, demolish, and reuse economically challenged
properties in the vicinity of the two employment centers, which by virtue of their location, condition, or
value no longer function at their highest potential economic use.
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
07 September 2017
Page 3
• Conduct planning meetings or work sessions with the hospital and 3M (separately) on a regular basis to
review facilities needs for the two entities and how redevelopment within the two employment
centers may proceed.
• Rezone areas around the two employment centers as mixed-use (including the definition of anticipated
densities and other requirements) in order to proactively guide future development.
MIXED USE NODES AND CORRIDORS
Goal: Promote the revitalization of neighborhood retail shopping centers and corridors and surrounding
areas as mixed-use nodes that enhance the vitality of particular neighborhoods in Maplewood from
the perspectives of economic development and community character.
Policies:
• Promote potential mixed-use nodes to the local development community as opportunity areas for a
variety of redevelopment options, including retail, residential, and office uses.
• Ensure redevelopment projects in the mixed-use nodes and along corridors use appropriate design
principles to enhance the character and attractiveness of these nodes.
Action Items:
• Promote potential mixed-use nodes and redevelopment corridors to the local development community
as opportunity areas for a variety of redevelopment options, including retail, residential, and office
uses.
• Rezone neighborhood retail shopping centers and corridors as mixed-use nodes, in order to make
entitlements of potential projects easier and to guide the parameters for new development (including
items such as required density, setbacks, etc.).
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Goal: Encourage residential neighborhood development and redevelopment to address gaps in the housing
mix such as style, size, character, and price.
Policies:
• Residential development projects should take advantage of the city’s existing landscape features and
amenities and promote the development of green connections (trails, sidewalks, etc.) to neighboring
portions of the community.
• Residential projects should use grid or curvilinear street patterns to provide connectivity and facilitate
the provision of city services.
Action Items:
• Ensure zoning and regulatory tools allow for a variety of housing styles, types, lot sizes, and densities to
accommodate varying neighborhood arrangements.
• Require sidewalks and trails in neighborhoods to ensure safe routes to education, civic, and
recreational facilities.
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
07 September 2017
Page 4
• Create zoning regulations to accommodate the development of limited retail uses (such as corner
stores) and institutional uses within residential neighborhoods.
Goal: Enhance existing neighborhoods and ensure the efficient use of city services and infrastructure
Policies:
• Support developments that add to the diversity of housing and tie neighborhoods to nearby
neighborhoods and districts and the broader community
Action Items:
• Support efforts to build on undeveloped lots within platted and partially developed neighborhoods that
are already served by utilities.
• Encourage new housing that adds to the diversity of housing products in the neighborhood while
maintaining the existing character.
• Ensure zoning and regulatory tools allow for the integration of new housing styles, types and densities
appropriately in existing neighborhoods.
• Ensure that city codes, policies, and procedures support the preservation, restoration, and
rehabilitation of historic properties.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS
COMMERCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT AREAS
GOAL 1 : Promote the efficient retention and redevelopment of commercial and employment areas in the City
as high quality and attractive developments and land uses.
Policies:
• Encourage compact commercial developments that make efficient use of infrastructure and resources.
• Ensure commercial developments are dispersed appropriately throughout the community and in
designated commercial development areas.
• Discourage the removal of commercial and employment lands from the tax rolls unless it is in the public
interest.
Action Items:
• Identify key commercial and employment development or redevelopment opportunities, in locations
with sufficient access to transportation systems and to public infrastructure systems.
• Leverage financial programs and assistance, including various incentives, to promote the rehabilitation
and redevelopment of existing commercial facilities.
• Encourage and provide incentives for the use of “green” building techniques in land development and
construction.
• Establish and define design standards for commercial and employment development, addressing the
following:
o The inclusion of green spaces, paths, sidewalks, and other amenities as part of site plans.
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
07 September 2017
Page 5
o The use of appropriate building materials and façade treatments to enhance the aesthetic
qualities of developments.
• Encourage developments to follow design guidelines established by the city for mixed-use nodes and
for employment centers in the community.
GOAL 2: Promote Maplewood as a great place for investment and employment
Policies:
• Actively market Maplewood as a great place to live and work in the Twin Cities region.
• Collaborate with business support organizations to serve the needs of current and future businesses.
• Utilize economic development tools and strategies to attract businesses to relocate or start-up
operations in Maplewood, or to help existing businesses to expand operations in the City.
Action Items:
• Establish marketing campaigns and strategies to broaden the recognition of Maplewood in the regional
market and the Upper Midwest.
• Conduct regular planning and strategy sessions with other economic development agencies.
• Refine and adjust financial incentives and other economic development tools (such as TIF, tax
abatements, grants, etc.), in order to better attract or retain companies in Maplewood.
• Refine assistance programs designed to help businesses looking to locate in or expand in Maplewood.
• Refine marketing campaigns and strategies to leverage the recreational and cultural amenities present
in Maplewood.
• Educate local businesses and entrepreneurs regarding the various types of municipal, state, and federal
economic development programs and incentives available.
• Develop services, facilities, and infrastructure in support of start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and
those working remotely in Maplewood. Initiatives may include:
o Small business incubators
o Entrepreneurial support spaces such as co-working and meeting spaces
o Collaborating to support efforts to provide high tech telecommunications for local business
and remote workers
GOAL 3: Encourage attractive commercial and employment developments
Policies:
• Avoid the disruption of, or reduction of the quality of, nearby residential uses by commercial or
employment land uses.
• Promote the creation of neighborhood commercial nodes tied to nearby walkable neighborhoods.
• Encourage businesses to incorporate public space and other amenities that enhance the quality and
marketability of their properties.
Action Items:
• Develop codes that require commercial or industrial developments to provide adequate off-street
parking and loading areas, while promoting the sharing of parking and loading areas between
neighboring businesses.
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
07 September 2017
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• Develop codes that require businesses to provide adequate screening or buffering between their
operations and adjacent residential areas (either current or planned).
GOAL 4: Attract and develop a quality labor force that meets the needs of the existing labor market and
anticipates trends in business and industry
Policies:
• Work with public and private sector partners to enhance the quality of the labor force in Maplewood
and plans for future labor needs
Action Items:
• Collaborate with economic development agencies and local businesses to provide programs that
address industry workforce needs and create career and educational pathways for residents of all ages.
• Support K-12 educational institutions in the pursuit of top quality educational programs and facilities.
• Invest in amenities like quality housing, parks, trails, and open spaces, as well as community programs
and events that contribute to the overall quality of life and attractiveness of the Maplewood
community as a place to live.
• Partner with local colleges and universities to expand post-secondary and continuing education
programs for residents of all ages to increase their earning potential and fill gaps in high demand
professions.
• Partner with local colleges and universities to provide customized training opportunities tailored to
local businesses and business groups.
• Encourage the creation of a program to match students with local businesses for internships,
mentorships, and shadowing opportunities.
• Explore workforce development grant opportunities and educational partnerships through regional
and state economic development entities.
HOUSING GOALS
GOAL 1: Provide for the maintenance of the quality of housing in residential neighborhoods
Policies:
• The City will have a variety of housing types for ownership and rental for people in all stages of the life
cycle.
• The community will have a balanced housing supply, with housing availability for people at all income
levels.
• Housing will accommodate all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental, and location of
housing in the city.
• Promote housing development and redevelopment 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 techniques.
• Promote the availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the improvement
of, access to, and linkage between housing and development.
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
07 September 2017
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Action Items:
• Establish and promote targeted funding programs to support housing rehabilitation.
• The City will approve developments that provide average housing densities of at least three units per
net acre for single-family detached units, and average housing densities of at least ten units per net
acre for multi-family housing.
• The City will adopt green building standards for housing as part of its development code.
• As part of the site plan review process, city staff will review how potential developments provide for
effective linkages between housing and nearby community services and amenities.
• Revise zoning and subdivision regulations as needed to encourage a mix of housing types and prices in
development projects (possible changes include revisions to minimum lot sizes, parking requirements,
minimum floor areas, street design, and stormwater management techniques).
• City staff will review the mixture of housing in Maplewood at least every five years, in order to identify
gaps in the provision of housing for people at different income and age levels in the community. This
review will also examine gaps in the housing supply for different racial and ethnic groups in the
community.
• City staff will identify areas for potential housing redevelopment and rehabilitation.
• Perform ongoing “windshield surveys” of housing and site conditions to identify urgent housing issues
or needs.
GOAL 2: Promote efforts to upgrade, enhance, and maintain the existing housing stock
Policies:
• The City will pursue goals 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.
Action Items:
• Promote the organization of neighborhood groups to organize residents, identify and address issues,
and to advocate for neighborhood preservation, enhancement, and assistance.
• Partner with agencies and community groups to institute quality of life improvements at distressed
housing sites and encourage reinvestment in older properties to maintain their appearance,
functionality, and value.
• Update ordinances to maintain housing functionality and livability and to address new technologies,
market trends, and resident needs.
• Create a remodeling handbook for homeowners for both internal remodeling and external landscaping
/ façade work, as well as historic building restoration.
• Provide consultative services for home repairs, as well as resources to help homeowners navigate
potential funding sources, application processes, the hiring of contractors, and the incorporation of
“green” improvements.
• Market available resources and services to support housing rehabilitation and redevelopment through
the City’s website, direct outreach, and community events.
• Leverage community partners and volunteers to support rehabilitation and maintenance work.
Examples of initiatives may include “adopt a family".
Attachment 1
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
DRAFT Goals, Policies, and Action Items
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• Create a program that would link homeowners to pre-screened service personnel such as lawn care,
snow plowing, handymen, etc.
GOAL 3: Improve the availability of affordable and life-cycle housing
Policies:
• The City will encourage the provision of affordable housing units as part of redevelopment
projects in the community.
• The City will ensure that the housing stock in the community serves residents at various life
stages (from childhood through senior living).
Action Items:
• Partner with Metropolitan Council and other agencies and programs to provide support programs
and services for affordable housing in Maplewood.
• Partner with Metropolitan Council and other agencies and programs to provide funding
assistance (to developers, and also to those in need of housing) to provide for affordable housing
units in the community.
• The City will identify innovative strategies for providing more and affordable life cycle housing.
• The City will meet Metropolitan Council goals for providing affordable housing through the use of
apartments, townhouses, manufactured housing, single family housing, public-assisted housing,
low-and moderate- income housing, and rental and owner-occupied housing.
• Leverage redevelopment tools to revitalize aging residential properties, through the use of
various programs through federal, state, and local governments, and non-profit agencies.
• Streamline permitting and development processes to ease the rehabilitation or improvement of
existing homes and reduce the impacts of these processes on the price of entry-level homes.
• Provide for and designate appropriate areas for high-density and mixed-use development.
• Promote the development of multi-generational housing design, in site plan reviews. These
housing designs may include the development of multiple independent buildings on a single site,
the development of accessory units, or the conversion of garage units to housing units.
• Promote the development of live-work housing units where feasible, in order to increase the
diversity of the housing mix in Maplewood.
Attachment 1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: September 8, 2017
SUBJECT: Business Engagement Program Training – Initial Results
Introduction
Starting in January of this year the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
coordinated a business engagement program with the city. The business engagement
program was developed using the following principles as a guide to what the program should
include:
• Demonstrate to businesses that the community appreciates their presence
• Help existing businesses solve immediate problems
• Increase businesses' ability to compete in regional, national, and global markets
• Establish a strategic plan for economic development
• Build community capacity to sustain growth and development over the long term
These principles and the resulting recommendations build off of the University of Minnesota
Extension’s course that was taken by staff members, council members and housing and
economic development commission (HEDC) members in 2016. The coursework focused on
what to consider when building a program, how to implement the program, who to involve, how
to respond to concerns and how to sustain initiatives over time.
Discussion
All of the visits have been conducted and there have been some consistent themes identified.
These meetings were attended by a varying combination of SPACC and city staff personnel and
members of the city council and HEDC. SPACC insisted that no meeting had more than four
attendees as to not overwhelm the businesses being visited.
At the September 13, 2017 HEDC meeting, staff will report some of the initial findings from the
SPACC’s report on the engagement program. The SPACC will be giving a full presentation on
the report at the Community Engagement Breakfast on October 11, 2017 – starting at 7:30 a.m.
at the Maplewood Community Center. Physical copies of the report will also be available at the
breakfast for all attendees. To register for the breakfast – which is free to attend – please visit
www.maplewoodmn.gov/outreach.
Recommendation
No action required.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: September 6, 2017
SUBJECT: 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards
Introduction
In January of every year, the housing and economic development commission (HEDC) awards
its Maplewood Achievement Awards. These awards are given out at the annual State of
Maplewood event at the Maplewood Community Center.
These awards will again be given out at the 2018 State of Maplewood address on January 11,
2018. The nomination process of the Maplewood Achievement Awards is now open and
submissions can be made online at http://www.maplewoodmn.gov/awards.
Discussion
The Maplewood Awards program includes the following three awards:
• The Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Growth Award is an external incentive for
Maplewood businesses and entrepreneurs to establish and achieve aggressive goals
that result in the creation of new businesses and improvements to existing businesses.
• The Environmental Sustainability Award is an external incentive for Maplewood
businesses to improve their energy conservation and waste disposal policies, practices
and operational procedures which will yield cost savings and improvements to their
bottom line. Reducing costs will free up resources that can then be used to grow the
business.
• The Community Contribution Award is an external incentive for Maplewood
businesses to increase the level of their engagement, support and contributions to the
community. This award is to honor Maplewood businesses that have improved their
ability to attract, engage, and retain employees who value social responsibility. Social
responsibility is linked to improved organizational performance.
Last year, the HEDC selected its award winners by voting online. Staff intends to move forward
with this process again and will send the HEDC the list of nominations in December to review
and select winners for the three categories above. Staff will provide background information on
each nominee in order to inform the HEDC’s vote. Again, the selected winners will be presented
with their awards at the State of Maplewood address on January 11, 2018.
Recommendation
Review the Maplewood Achievement Awards process and provide feedback.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: September 6, 2017
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel –
Housing and Economic Development Commissioner
Introduction
Warren Wessel recently decided to not seek reappointment as a member of the
Maplewood Housing and Economic Development Commission (HEDC). The city council
appointed Mr. Wessel to the HEDC on December 13, 2010.
Budget Impact
None
Recommendation
Approve a resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Wessel.
Attachment
1. Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Warren Wessel has been a member of the Maplewood Housing and
Economic Development Commission since December 13, 2010 and has served faithfully
in that capacity to the present time; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Economic Development Commission has
appreciated Mr. Wessel’s experience, insights and good judgment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wessel has freely given of his time and energy, without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wessel has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has
consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Warren Wessel is hereby extended
our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service.
Passed by the Maplewood
City Council on ___________, 2017
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Nora Slawik, Mayor
Passed by the Maplewood
Housing and Economic Development Commission
On September 13, 2017
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Mark Jenkins, Chairperson
Attest:
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Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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