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AGENDA
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Thursday, October 26, 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. September 13, 2017
5. New Business:
a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review of Housing and Economic Development
Chapters
b. 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards
c. 2017 HEDC Annual Report
d. Recent Business Outreach Events (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
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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 6:02 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Brian Finley, Commissioner Present
Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present
Jennifer Lewis , Commissioner Absent
Benosi Maduka, Commissioner Present
Joy Tkachuck, Vice Chair Present
Dennis Unger, Commissioner Present
Warren Wessel, Commissioner Present until 7:30 p.m.
Staff
Michael Martin, Planner, Economic Development Coordinator
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The HEDC commission approved the agenda as submitted. Ayes All
The motion passed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Jenkins requested Benosi Maduka be added to the roll call and shown as present for
motions at the meeting.
Chairperson Jenkins moved to approve the HEDC minutes for July 20, 2017 as amended.
No second was called for. Ayes All
The motion passed.
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Review of Goals, Policies and Action Items
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the Goals, Policies and
Action Items for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and answered questions of the
commission.
website at www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040.
The commission reviewed Land Use Goals, Policies and Actions for:
Maplewood Mall
3M Campus and Hospital Areas
Mixed Use Nodes and Corridors
Residential Neighborhood Development
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The Economic Development Goals, Policies and Actions for:
Commercial and Employment Areas
The Housing Goals, Policies and Actions.
No Action was required it was to open up discussion.
b. Business Engagement Program Initial Results
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the Business Engagement
Program - Initial results.
The Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) will be giving a full presentation on the
report at the Community Engagement Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2017
at 7:30 a.m. at the Maplewood Community Center banquet room. To register for the breakfast
visit www.maplewoodmn.gov/outreach.
No action was required this was for discussion.
c. 2018 Maplewood Achievement Awards
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin discussed the 2018 Maplewood
Achievement Awards.
These awards are given out at the annual State of Maplewood event at the Maplewood
Community Center 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.
The Awards program includes the following three awards: the
Entrepreneurship/Innovation/Growth Award, the Environmental Sustainability Award, and the
Community Contribution Award.
d. Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel (item d. was heard out of order so
Warren Wessel could depart the meeting at 7:30 p.m.)
i. Economic Development Coordinator, Michael Martin thanked Warren Wessel for his
service on the HEDC.
The HEDC members thanked Warren Wessel for his service on the commission and he will be
missed.
Commissioner Finley moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel.
Seconded by Commissioner Tkachuck. Ayes All
The motion passed.
e. Maplewood Business Council (No Report)
The Maplewood Business Council meets every three months, on the fourth Thursday, at the
Maplewood Mall, located at 3001 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood.
The next steering committee meeting will be Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 5 p.m. enter the
Maplewood Mall at the lower level.
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f. Establish Next Meeting Date Comprehensive Plan Review (No Report)
Because of MEA the third week of October the next HEDC meeting will be on Thursday, October
26, 2017 at 6 p.m.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
7. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
8. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. STAFF PRESENTATIONS
a. Development Summary (No Report)
Staff gave a brief update on development projects in Maplewood as well as an update on the
Bakers Square building located at 3080 White Bear Avenue and the future plans to tear down the
building and build three tenant spaces this fall.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM:Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE:October 17, 2017
SUBJECT:2040 Comprehensive Plan –Review of Housing and Economic
Development Chapters
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 atthe
project’s website –www.maplewoodmn.gov/2040.
Discussion
At the July housing and economic development commission (HEDC)meeting, the
commission wasprovided 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 discussedwhere 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.
At the September HEDC meeting, staff presented the first draft of goals, policies and
action items for the categories of land use, economic development and housing. At the
upcoming October HEDC meeting, the commission will be asked to review and provide
feedback on the first draft of the housingandeconomic development chapters. This is
not the last opportunity for the HEDC to provide feedback and review these documents.
Both chapters willbebrought back to the HEDC in 2018 after the next round of public
engagement has been completed.
Recommendation
Please review the attached draft Housing and Economic Development Chapters prior to
the October HEDC meeting.
Attachments
1.2040Comprehensive Plan –Draft Housing Chapter
2.2040 Comprehensive Plan –Draft Economic Development Chapter
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Chapter 4
HOUSING
The sense of pride that residents have about their neighborhoods and community resonated
throughout all stages of the planning process. Stories were shared of families trying to find housing
in the community or trying to return to Maplewood after leaving for another community. While
there are many characteristics that create great neighborhoods, quality, affordable housing is one of
the fundamental elements. As a mature community, Maplewood will need to focus on encouraging
maintenance and reinvestment in its housing, as well as supporting redevelopment that can
increase the variety of housing types available, take advantage of transit investments, and replace
housing that is at the end of its life-cycle.
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The livability and appearance of neighborhoods and the housing within
them, is a quality of life indicator for the City. As a sustainable community,
Maplewood will provide housing opportunities for its workforce, young
professionals, families, special needs and senior residents as well as its
business and corporate owners. Diverse housing supports economic
development by keeping existing residents, attracting new people from all
social and economic classes and is essential for sustaining an ever changing
and developing population. Businesses need employees and employees need
housing. The City has been a leader at providing for workforce and affordable
housing and will continue to provide opportunities for additional housing for
all segments of the population.
Purpose
than 40 percent of Maplewood’s 2040 land use plan is devoted to residential
land uses. The housing supply determines who lives in Maplewood.
The character of neighborhoods plays an important role in shaping the
character and identity of the City. The purpose of the Housing Chapter
of the Comprehensive Plan is to identify housing needs and to provide a
foundation for local decision-making to guide residential development and
redevelopment efforts in Maplewood. This is accomplished by:
Describing the current housing stock.
Quantifying the number of housing units by type.
Setting goals and policies for affordable housing and a mix of housing
types to meet the life-cycle housing needs of Maplewood residents
Describing the services and amenities that affect the quality and
desirability of neighborhoods.
Identifying strategies for achieving those goals.
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Existing Conditions
Figure 4-1. Units in Structure
Unit Diversity
Source: American Community Survey 2015
The City of Maplewood has more than 15,000 housing units, of which more
than half are single-family detached structures. The City is seeing some
Units in Structure
increase in the variety in the types of housing units being constructed with
more townhomes, rowhouses, and apartments in new developments. Senior
housing has also been a recent focus with projects offering a range of
options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The
general housing types and where they are located include:
Single-Family Detached - typically found in low density land use
residential categories.
Single-Family Attached - includes twin homes, duplexes, triplexes, and
quadplexes and is typically found in medium density residential, high
density residential, and mixed use areas of the community.
2 units
1-unit, detached
Multi-Family - consists of apartments and condominiums and is found in
high density residential and mixed use areas.
10 to 19 units
3 or 4 units
Manufactured Homes - the City is home to four manufactured home
Boat, RV, van, etc.
20 or more units
1-unit, attached
5 to 9 units
Single family detached homes account for over 58 percent of all housing
Mobile home
units in Maplewood, while single family attached homes account for another
14 percent. Multi-family complexes with more than 20 units accounts for
17 percent, with the remainder of units in the city comprising multi-family
complexes and smaller groupings of townhomes and twin homes.
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Age of Housing Stock
As a mature community, Maplewood’s housing stock is aging. Today almost
one-third of the housing units in the community are more than 50 years
old and more than two-thirds are older than 30 years. The age of housing
is notable as structures surpassing 20 years begin to require major repairs
this housing has created stable, strong neighborhoods for decades, future
prospects may not be as promising without maintenance and rehabilitation.
The City encourages housing and property maintenance through inspection
and code enforcement procedures. The City has a housing maintenance code
to their structures. The City also has a “Truth-in-Housing” ordinance that is
intended to help potential buyers make a more-informed buying decision by
requiring the disclosure of housing information and defects as a condition at
the time of sale.
Figure 4-2. Year Strucutre Built
Year Structure Built
2014 or laterBuilt 2010 to 2013Built 2000 to 2009
Built 1990 to 1999Built 1980 to 1989Built 1970 to 1979
Built 1960 to 1969Built 1950 to 1959Built 1940 to 1949
Built 1939 or earlier
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Housing Tenure
Maplewood has traditionally had a higher than average percentage of owner-
occupied housing units. A comparison of 2015 to 2000 data shows the
owner-occupancy rate has dropped slightly from 76% to 73%. As of 2015, the
community reported a total of 11,498 owner-occupied units and 4,357 renter-
occupied units.
Figure 4-4. Maplewood Existing Housing (2015)
Maplewood Existing Housing (2015)
Ownership UnitsRental Units
Vacancy
The City of Maplewood has traditionally reported lower overall housing
vacancies (across all units) compared to averages for the metro area, and
nationally. Data from ESRI indicate that only 2.4 percent of housing units
were vacant in Maplewood in 2017, a decrease from 4.4 percent in 2010. In
contrast, housing in the overall metro area typically reports vacancy rates in
excess of 6 percent, and the vacancy rate nationally is between 11 and 12
percent.
Table 4-1. Vacant Housing Source: ESRI
201020172022 (Projected)
Vacant
4.4%2.4%2.3%
Housing Units
(Maplewood)
Vacant Housing
6.3%6.2%6.2%
Units (Twin Cities
Metro)
Vacant Housing
11.4%11.7%11.8%
Units (USA)
Source: ESRI
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Housing Cost
There is a diversity of styles and price ranges in the homes in Maplewood.
low- and moderate- income households are available in manufactured home
parks and in a variety of types and locations of multi-family dwellings. The
move-up housing market is strong with these choices available throughout
the City, including in the Hillside, Vista Hills, Highwood and Kohlman Lake
neighborhoods.
The cost of housing is a concern that was raised throughout the planning
process and is not isolated to Maplewood. Housing costs affect the ability
of individuals and families of all ages to settle and remain in the community.
like Maplewood, the need for new housing to occur through redevelopment
also raises the cost as land assembly, clearance, and site preparations are
required. These costs often result in the need for redevelopment to include
medium or high density products so costs can be spread across more units.
Figure 4-5. Value of Owner-Occupied Units, 200-2015 Source: American Community Survey
Value of Owner-Occupied Units, 2000-2015
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 to $299,999
$300,000 to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1,000,000 or more
0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0%
20152000
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Table 4-2. Monthly Rent
Looking at the value of owner-occupied units in 2015 based upon American
Community Survey data shows that 57% of Maplewood’s owner occupied
5.9%
Less than $250
housing units were valued at $200,000 or less. However, the value of owner-
11.8%
$250 to $399
45.6%
$400 to $599
important for homeowners in Maplewood to see the value of their property to
26.0%
$600 to $799
continue to increase, but it is also important to understand if rising housing
values are pricing out households looking for affordable units to own. The
7.2%
$800 to $999
3.4%
$1,000 or more
households of a range of income levels.
Source: American Community Survey
Looking at the broader region, according to ESRI the median home value in
Maplewood in 2017 was $219,351, compared to a median home value for the
entire Twin Cities region of $245,552.
TAKEAWAYS FROM
Data from the American Community Survey indicate that nearly 90 percent
AFFORDABLE
of rental homes in Maplewood have rents below $800 per month, as of 2015.
HOUSING STUDY
Overall, Maplewood has a more affordable housing rental market compared
League of Women Voters
to the broader Twin Cities region.
Roseville Area, March 2017
The League of Women Voters
conducted a study in early 2017
to examine the current state of
affordable housing and associated
programs in Maplewood and
other northeast metro suburbs.
The study concluded that cities in
the area were not well informed
about low-income affordable
housing availability and had not
made affordable housing more
development friendly, through
regulation flexibility. The League
of Women Voters recommends
that the cities need to pursue
improvement in the following
areas:
Providing for a full range of
affordable housing opportunities
in each city.
Preserving and improving
current affordable housing.
Promoting greater awareness
of rental housing subsidy usage
and linking low-income residents
to support services.
Supporting incentives that make
development / rehabilitation
more attractive to developers.
Maintaining and regulating rental
properties.
Considering the inclusion of
affordable housing on lands that
are to be developed.
When licensing landlords, urge
or require them to list if their
units are affordable.
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Senior Housing
The City of Maplewood currently has a varied inventory of senior housing
units, including market rate and cooperative units, and facilities ranging
from independent living apartment units, to assisted living units, to beds in
traditional nursing facilities. As outlined in the table, the city currently has an
inventory of over 1,100 apartments, assisted living, and cottage-style living
units for seniors, and nearly 500 nursing home beds.
the inventory of senior housing in the community is likely to continue over the
next few decades.
Figure 4-6. Senior Housing Source: City of Maplewood
Number of
NameType
Units
Apartments, Assisted Living, & Cottage-Style Living:
168 Subsidized Apartments
Maple Pond Apartments
125 Subsidized Apartments
Concordia Arms
75 Market Rate Apartments
Hazel Ridge
108 Cooperative, Market Rate Apartments
Cardinal Pointe
60 Mixed Rate, Cottage Style Units
Village on Woodlynn
Carefree Cottages of
106 Mixed Rate, Cottage Style Units
Maplewood
32 Cottage Style & 110 Apartment
Carefree Villas & Chateaus
142
Units
60 Mixed Rate, Senior Apartment Units
Gervais Court Apartments
100 Assisted Living Apartments
Lakeview Commons
62 Assisted Living Apartments
Homestead at Maplewood
60 Rental Apartments
Rosoto Senior Villas
44 Senior Cooperative
Summerhill
Subtotal -->1,110
Nursing Homes:
Good Samaritan Home
140 Nursing Home Beds
Care
172 Nursing Home Beds
Maplewood Care Center
Ramsey County Nursing
180 Nursing Home Beds
Home
Subtotal -->492
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Future Forecasts and
Projections
Forecasts for future housing growth to the year 2040 were prepared by the
Metropolitan Council and are shown in the table below.
Table 4-3. Forecasts Source: Metropolitan Council
Forecasts
2010 Census202020302040
Population38,018 42,200 45,600 48,600
Households14,882 17,000 18,900 20,300
Employment27,635 32,700 34,800 36,600
Metropolitan Council forecasts show that Maplewood will add 10,582 people
and 5,418 housing units by the year 2040 for a total population of 48,600.
This results in an average of around 180 new units per year for the next 25
years.
As a fully developed community this new growth can only be accomplished
residential lands are individual parcels within single family detached and
attached developments that have already been platted. There are only a few
undeveloped areas that are large enough to accommodate new subdivisions.
medium density, high density, and mixed use residential development as part
of redevelopment projects.
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Allocation of
Affordable Housing
Need
Through its regional planning efforts, the Metropolitan Council has
prioritized housing affordability in the Thrive MSP 2040 Regional Policy.
The Metropolitan Council determined the allocation of affordable housing
needed to meet the rising need of affordable housing across the Twin Cities
metropolitan region. Housing is considered “affordable” when no more
than 30% of household income goes to housing. As such, households with
different income levels have different thresholds of “affordable,” as seen in the
table below.
Table 4-4. Twin Cities Metropolitan Regional Household Income Levels, 2015
Source: Metropolitan Council
Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
One-person$18,050$30,050$46,000
Two-person$20,600$34,350$52,600
Three-person$23,200$38,650$59,150
Table 4-5. Affordable Housing Need
Four-person$25,750$42,900$65,700
Allocation for Maplewood 2040
Five-person$28,440$46,350$71,000
Source: Metropolitan Council
Six-person$32,580$49,800$76,250
Household Income
Seven-person$36,730$53,200$81,500
Units
Level
Eight-person$40,890$56,650$86,750
At or below 30%
250
AMI
31 to 50% AMI95
The Metropolitan Council has selected the four-person household thresholds
51 to 80% AMI165
as a general measurement for affordable housing needs at each income level.
Total Units510
This allocation of affordable housing need is calculated based on a variety of
factors:
Projections of growth of households experiencing housing cost burden
Current supply of existing affordable housing, whether subsidized or
naturally occurring
Disparity of low-wage jobs and housing for low-wage households within a
community
Through these calculations, the Metropolitan Council has determined the
Affordability Housing Need Allocation for Maplewood between now and 2040,
as shown in table 4-5.
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The way that communities accomplish this affordable housing allocation
is by designating adequate vacant land or redevelopable land at minimum
densities (units/acre) that are high enough for affordable housing to be
an option. Essentially, the more units/acre allowed on a site, the less cost
per unit to be built, which makes the development an option for affordable
housing developers as well as market-rate developers. The affordable
housing allocation does not mean that the City must force the building of this
many affordable units by 2040. Rather, through future land use guidance, the
City needs to ensure that the opportunity for affordable housing exists by
having adequate vacant or redeveloped land guided for higher densities to
meet the stated share.
In order to determine if Maplewood can achieve the calculated number of
units, we need to determine which Maplewood residential future land use
designations count towards Affordable Housing Allocation Need. According
to the Metropolitan Council, any residential future land use designation
that has a minimum density of 8 units per acre or more can count towards
affordable housing allocation calculations. The following table features all
future land use designations for Maplewood and their minimum units per
acre.
Table 4-6. Maplewood Future Land Use Designations for Affordable Allocation
Qualify for
Minimum Units /
Future Land UseAffordable Housing
Acre
Allocation?
Rural / Low Density
0.5No
Residential
Low Density Residential2.6No
Medium Density
6.1No
Residential
High Density Residential10.1Yes
Mixed Use -
8.0Yes
Neighborhood
Mixed Use -
Neighborhood High 25.0Yes
Density
Mixed Use - Community25.0Yes
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Any vacant or redevelopable land designated as High Density Residential,
Mixed Use – Neighborhood, Mixed Use – Neighborhood High Density, or
Mixed Use - Community may count towards affordable housing allocation
calculations. As seen in the table below, the net developable or redevelopable
acres of each applicable land use have been multiplied by the minimum units
per acre to determine the minimum number of units that could be developed
on this available land. The mixed use land use categories only require a
proportion of their developable land to be residential, so those percentages
apply to the unit count for this calculation. Note: we utilize net developable
acreage which removes areas where units cannot be built, such as right-of-
way, open water, and wetlands.
Table 4-7. Maplewood Development Potential for Affordable Allocation
Minimum Minimum
Future
Acres (Net)Units / % Units
Land Use
AcreResidential
51.610.1100%521
Residential
Mixed Use -
186.08.050%744
Neighborhood
Mixed Use -
Neighborhood 25.425.050%318
High Density
Mixed Use -
406.925.050%5,086
Community
Total669.96,669
Residential, Mixed Use – Neighborhood, Mixed Use – Neighborhood High
Density, or Mixed Use - Community, Maplewood is more than able to meet
its allocation of affordable housing need as the percentage of residential
will likely be higher than the minimum required for the three mixed use
categories.
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Issues and
Opportunities
Reinvesting in Aging Housing Stock
maintenance
Deferred housing maintenance can negatively impact neighborhood
character and desirability
Many of the city’s older housing units are considered “naturally occurring”
affordable housing, so preservation of aging housing stock provides great
affordable housing
Increased Housing Variety
The growing population/households have diverse housing needs:
Affordable rental housing for young heads of households (0-2 BR)
“Starter” homes in well-connected neighborhoods for young families
“Move-up” homes that have investment/expansion potential
Downsizing options for empty-nesters & those shifting in lifestyle
Senior housing options, including active, assisted, and affordable, as
well as locations that are walkable and near neighborhood amenities
An increasingly diverse population presents new housing needs
and challenges, including intergenerational living; differing cultural
expectations, connection to community members, services, and
resources
Increasing desire by homeowners to add additional units to their property,
members
More people will be working from home or telecommuting, shifting
commuting patterns, as well as what residents need out of their housing
Affordable Housing Options
An increasing number of people are experiencing a housing cost burden
that is not sustainable
Preservation of Maplewood’s “naturally occurring” affordable housing,
including apartments
Healthy Neighborhoods
Expand neighborhood level coordination and communication
with residents and joint participation with civic and neighborhood
improvement projects.
Continue neighborhoods initiatives to address issues and provide
enhancement mechanisms to maintain and improve neighborhood vitality
by empowering citizens to enhance the vitality of their neighborhoods.
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Goals, Policies, and
Actions
1. Provide for the maintenance of the quality of
housing
Policies
1.1. The City will have a variety of housing types for ownership and
rental for people in all stages of the life cycle.
1.2. The community will have a balanced housing supply, with housing
availability for people at all income levels.
1.3. Housing will accommodate all racial and ethnic groups in the
purchase, sale, rental, and location of housing in the city.
1.4. 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.
1.5.
green techniques.
1.6. 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.
1.7. Promote and protect small businesses as areas of the City
experience new housing development and redevelopment of
existing housing areas.
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Actions
1. Establish and promote targeted funding programs to support housing
rehabilitation.
2. 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.
3. The City will adopt green building standards for housing as part of its
development code.
4. 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.
5. As part of the site plan review process, city staff will review how potential
housing developments may impact nearby small businesses.
6. 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
7. City staff will review the mixture of housing in Maplewood at least every
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.
8. City staff will identify areas for potential housing redevelopment and
rehabilitation.
9. Perform annual “windshield surveys” of housing and site conditions to
identify urgent housing issues or needs.
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2. Promote efforts to upgrade, enhance, and
maintain housing and existing neighborhoods
Policies
HOUSING
2.1. 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.
Actions
10. Promote the organization of neighborhood groups to organize residents,
identify and address issues, and to advocate for neighborhood
preservation, enhancement, and assistance.
11. 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.
12. Update ordinances to maintain housing functionality and livability and to
address new technologies, market trends, and resident needs.
13. Create a remodeling handbook for homeowners for both internal
remodeling and external landscaping / façade work, as well as historic
building restoration.
14. Provide consultative services for home repairs, as well as resources
to help homeowners navigate potential funding sources, application
processes, and the hiring of contractors.
15. Market available resources and services to support housing rehabilitation
and redevelopment through the City’s website, direct outreach, and
community events.
16. Leverage community partners and volunteers to support rehabilitation
and maintenance work. Examples of initiatives may include “adopt a
family”.
17.
order to maintain the vitality of Maplewood neighborhoods
18. Actively pursue necessary street maintenance projects to main the vitality
of Maplewood neighborhoods
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3. Improve the availability of affordable and life-
cycle housing
Policies
3.1. The City will encourage the provision of affordable housing units as
part of redevelopment projects in the community.
3.2. The City will ensure that the housing stock in the community serves
residents at various life stages (from childhood through senior
living).
Actions
19. Partner with Metropolitan Council and other agencies and programs
to provide support programs and services for affordable housing in
Maplewood.
20. 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.
21. The City will identify innovative strategies for providing more and
affordable life cycle housing.
22. 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.
23. Leverage redevelopment tools to revitalize aging residential properties,
through the use of various programs through federal, state, and local
24. 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.
25. Provide for and designate appropriate areas for high-density and mixed-
use development.
26. 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.
27. Promote the development of live-work housing units where feasible, in
order to increase the diversity of the housing mix in Maplewood.
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4. Maintain an appropriate balance of owner-
occupied versus rental housing units in
Maplewood
Policies
HOUSING
4.1. The City will maintain a city-wide housing goal of 75 percent owner-
occupied units and 25 percent rental units.
Actions
28.
homeownership rates in the community.
29. Review redevelopment plans in terms of their ability to provide for life-
cycle housing in Maplewood.
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Chapter 12
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
A strong, diversified economy in Maplewood is critical to the well being of the residents of the City
and to the fiscal strength of the City. Maplewood is the home of two major employers in the eastern
portion of the Metro area the 3M corporate headquarters, and HealthEast St. Johns Hospital and
has a strong and relatively stable tax base overall. Maplewood has the ability to build upon these
economic strengths to enhance the position of the community and to support ongoing growth
across different land uses, including retail, general commercial, mixed use development, and various
forms of housing.
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In today’s global economy, the locations of businesses can change rapidly,
and communities that have economic strength can quickly lose their
power, and vice versa. A community’s attractiveness to attracting a talented
workforce, companies, and individuals with new ideas and innovation
represent key aspects of economic development.
The overall goal of the Comprehensive Plan, from an Economic Development
perspective, is to identify and outline the roadmap to support ongoing
growth of companies and industries while preserving and enhancing quality
of life factors that make Maplewood attractive to new companies and new
residents.
Existing Conditions
Employment
As the City of Maplewood steadily developed during the Post World War II
period, the base of employment in the community steadily increased. Total
employment in Maplewood increased from just over 11,000 positions in
1970 to over 29,000 positions in 2000. Employment decreased slightly to
around 27,700 by 2010, as a result of the Great Recession. Although the
community is nearly fully built out, the Metropolitan Council forecasts that
total employment in Maplewood will increase by nearly 8,700 positions
between 2016 and 2040, reaching 36,600 positions by 2040. The Metropolitan
Council’s projections for employment are based upon assumptions, made
share of regional growth over the next few decades, compared to historical
patterns of growth.
Twin Cities (7-County Metro) Employment
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
Figure 12-1. Population Projections
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Employment by Industry
Table 12-2 provides a breakdown of employment in Maplewood by general
employment based at the large 3M campus, accounts for nearly 38 percent of
employment in the City. Retail trade, health services (associated with hospital
portions of the employment base in Maplewood, as well. Given the presence
of the Maplewood Mall and other shopping areas in the City, Maplewood
has a larger share of its employment in Retail Trade, compared to Ramsey
County and the metro area overall. Maplewood has a much higher share of its
employment in Manufacturing compared to the county and the metro area,
and a smaller concentration of employment in the Finance, Insurance, and
Table 12-1. Employment by Industry
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Commute Patterns
Data from the City of Maplewood indicate that the vast majority of employed
parts of the metro area. In addition, Maplewood residents overwhelmingly
commute to jobs outside the community. While commuting between different
communities in a given metro area is a normal pattern, the lack of any overlap
a potential cause for concern. The community has an opportunity to explore
Pursuing this strategy would reduce commute times for residents and build
better linkages and ties between the local population and the business
community in Maplewood.
Table 12-2.
Figure 12-2.
Table 12-3.
Direction in 2010 and 2014
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Educational Attainment
City of Maplewood
by the levels of educational achievement of its residents. As outlined in the
table that follows, Maplewood has a lower share of residents with Bachelor’s
Degrees or higher, compared to Ramsey County and the Twin Cities metro
area. Around 31 percent of Maplewood residents age 25 or older had at least
a college degree in 2017, compared to 42 percent in Ramsey County and 41
percent in the overall Twin Cities metro area. While Maplewood companies
can and do employee people who live outside the City, the educational
strength the City’s population does, in part, impact the ability to attract new
companies and ventures.
Ramsey County
Twin Cities Metro Area
Less than 9th Grade
High School Grad or Equivalent
Associate Degree
Graduate / Professional Degree
9th - 12th Grade, No Diploma
Some College, No Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate / Professional Degree
Figure 12-3.
2017 Population by Educational Attainment
Source: ESRI
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Key Economic
Development Issues
Surveys conducted by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, along with
other information gathered from stakeholders during the Comprehensive Plan
process, revealed the following key Economic Development issues facing
Maplewood in 2017. The goals and policies of the City of Maplewood should
work over time to address these issues facing the community.
Lack of skilled workers aligned to job
opportunities
A number of business people in the community have noted issues in
The City of Maplewood may wish to explore programs with local schools to
strengthen the vocational technical training element of local curriculum to
simply, not every student may need to go to a traditional college program.
Instead, the community may explore how to match vocational training
programs with local businesses in order to provide a pipeline of talent for
skilled positions.
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Need to Create Systems to Track
Companies for Potential Growth
Results from recent surveys indicate that the City should work on more
regularly tracking companies that are growing (and potentially requiring
ensure that growing companies remain in Maplewood longer term.
Need to Strengthen Relationships
and Programs with School Districts
and Technical Programs
The City needs to expand its ties and relationships to local schools in order to
skilled workers.
Strengthen Plans to Retain Existing
Businesses
As noted in various surveys, the City needs to work on advancing its
programs and initiatives to retain existing businesses in the community.
recruiting new companies, to a given community. The City should work
with its partners in the private sector to strengthen efforts to keep existing
companies and talent in Maplewood. Efforts to retain businesses may involve
offering the incentives necessary for local companies, or working to provide
the amenities that local employees desire (such as places to eat, recreate,
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Goals and Policies
a synthesis and update of the goals and objectives included in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan. These goals and policies are intended to guide the City
Council and City Staff in future decision-making.
1. Promote the efficient retention and
redevelopment of commercial and industrial
areas in the City as high quality and attractive
developments and land uses
1.1.
use of infrastructure and resources.
1.2. Ensure commercial developments are dispersed appropriately
throughout the community and in designated commercial
development areas.
1.3. Discourage the removal of commercial and industrial lands from the
tax rolls unless it is in the public interest.
2. Promote Maplewood as a great place for
investment and employment
2.1. Actively market Maplewood as a great place to live and work in the
Twin Cities region, with a focus towards companies and residents
more likely to locate closer to the heart of the region.
2.2. Collaborate with business support organizations to serve the needs
of current and future businesses.
2.3. 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.
2.4. Collaborate with business organizations and other public
and private partners to maintain the sense of public safety in
Maplewood, in order to make the community more attractive for
investment and enjoyment.
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3. Encourage attractive commercial and industrial
developments
3.1. Avoid the disruption of, or reduction of the quality of, nearby
residential uses by commercial or industrial land uses.
3.2. Promote the creation of neighborhood commercial nodes tied to
nearby walkable neighborhoods.
3.3. Encourage businesses to incorporate green space and other
amenities that enhance the quality and marketability of their
properties.
4. Attract and develop a quality labor force that
meets the needs of the existing labor market
and anticipates trends in business and industry
4.1. Work with public and private sector partners, including local
schools, to enhance the quality of the labor force in Maplewood and
plans for future labor needs.
Actions
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
AREAS
1. Identify key commercial and industrial development or redevelopment
systems and to public infrastructure systems.
2.
to promote the rehabilitation and redevelopment of existing commercial
facilities.
3. Encourage and provide incentives for the use of “green” building
techniques in land development and construction.
4.
development, addressing the following:
a. The inclusion of green spaces, paths, sidewalks, and other
amenities as part of site plans.
b. The use of appropriate building materials and façade treatments to
enhance the aesthetic qualities of developments.
5. Encourage developments to follow design guidelines established by the
city for mixed-use nodes and for employment centers in the community.
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PROMOTE MAPLEWOOD AS A
GREAT PLACE FOR INVESTMENT
AND EMPLOYMENT
6. Establish marketing campaigns and strategies to broaden the recognition
of Maplewood in the regional market and the Upper Midwest.
7. Conduct regular planning and strategy sessions with the various
chambers of commerce from teh northeast part of the metro area,
including the Saint Paul Area Chamber or the White Bear Area Chamber.
8.
or retain companies in Maplewood.
9.
locate in or expand in Maplewood.
10. Review economic development programs and strategies periodically to
ensure that the community is investing in, promoting and growing the
diversity of Maplewood over time.
11.
and cultural amenities present in Maplewood.
12. Educate local businesses and entrepreneurs regarding the various types
of municipal, state, and federal economic development programs and
incentives available.
13. Develop services, facilities, and infrastructure in support of start-up
companies, entrepreneurs, and those working remotely in Maplewood.
Initiatives may include:
a. Small business incubators
b. Entrepreneurial support spaces such as co-working and meeting
spaces
businesses and remote workers
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ENCOURAGE ATTRACTIVE
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENTS
14. 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.
15. Develop codes that require businesses to provide adequate screening or
buffering between their operations and adjacent residential areas (either
ATTRACT AND DEVELOP A
QUALITY LABOR FORCE THAT
MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE
EXISTING LABOR MARKET AND
ANTICIPATES TRENDS IN BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRY
16. 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.
17. Support K-12 educational institutions in the pursuit of top quality
educational programs and facilities.
18. 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.
19. Partner with local colleges and universities to expand post-secondary and
continuing education programs for residents of all ages to increase their
20. Partner with local colleges and universities to provide customized training
opportunities tailored to local businesses and business groups.
21. Create a program to match students with local businesses for
internships, mentorships, and shadowing opportunities.
22. Explore workforce development grant opportunities and educational
partnerships through regional and state economic development entities.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
FROM: Michael Martin, AICP, Economic Development Coordinator
DATE: October 17, 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 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.
At the September HEDC meeting, staff was asked to bring this item back to the October HEDC
meeting to further consider the award selection process. Last year, the HEDC selected its award
winners by voting online. If there is a desire by the HEDC to be more involved in the selection,
staff would recommend creating a subcommittee to meet once in mid-December to narrow down
nominees to two for each category and then rely on online voting by the whole commission to
select the ultimate winner. 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:Mark Jenkins,Housingand Economic Development Commission
FROM:Michael Martin, AICP,Economic Development Coordinator
DATE:October 17, 2017
SUBJECT:2017Annual Report
Introduction
Attached to this memo is adraft of the housingand economic development’s (HEDC)2017
Annual Report. This year, staff is taking a different approach with the development of the annual
reports for the HEDC, planning commission, community design review board and environment
and natural resources commission.In coordination with staff from the environmental and
economic development department (EEDD), many of the projects and initiatives worked on by
the city and the department require and rely on feedback and guidance from multiple
commissions.
To demonstrate this coordination, EEDD staff is working on a single report that will contain the
typical annual reports that each of the commissions produce but also will focus on major project
areas from the previous year. For example, the Rice-LarpentuerStudy and the 2040
Comprehensive Plan update.
Discussion
While theformat of the 2017Annual Reportis being updated, the content is still very similar to
previousyear’sreport andwhat otherEEDD staffed commissionswill be submitting to the city
council.It is the intent to have commission representatives from the four EEDD-staff groups
appear and present the annual report and the same council meeting in early 2018.
Recommendation
Recommend approval of the HEDC’s 2017Annual Report.
Attachments
1.2017HEDCAnnual Report
Attachment 1
HEDC
2017 Actions and Activities2017 Maplewood Achievement Awards
In 2017, the Housing and Economic Development
Commission (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 giving direction and guidance to the
the HEDC worked on the separate Housing and Economic
Development chapters that will be included with the
overall plan. In addition, the HEDC reviewed and provided
feedback on the proposed future land use map - focusing
on areas of proposed major change.
The HEDC also continued its support of the city’s business
outreach efforts. This included the creation of the new
In January of 2017, the HEDC awarded its annual Maplewood Achievement Awards at the
Maplewood Business Council series. The Maplewood
State of Maplewood Luncheon. Pictured above, Tubman Center accepting its award with
Business Council is a partnership with the Saint Paul Area
members of the City Council and HEDC.
Chamber of Commerce to hold meetings quarterly with the
local business community to discuss various topics.
SHERMAN
TUBMAN 5-8
The third annual Business Engagement Breakfast was
ASSOCIATES
CENTERCLUB
held on October 11, 2017 and HEDC chair Mark Jenkins
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL
INNOVATION/GROWTH
served as moderator for the event. This breakfast fostered
CONTRIBUTIONSUSTAINABILITY
a discussion regarding the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
update and the Business Engagement Program. Another
component of the HEDC and the city’s continued and
HEDC Project Review -Comparative
evolving effort at business outreach, the second annual
State of the Maplewood event, was held on January 12,
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2017 and the 2017 Maplewood Achievement Awards were
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Lastly, the HEDC approved a resolution of appreciation for
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outgoing member Warren Wessel who, after almost seven
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years of service, decided to not seek reappointment.
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Property Acquisitions — Gladstone Neighborhood
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Development Chapters
Maplewood Business Council — Previews and Recaps
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Business Engagement Program — Visits
Number of Projects Review - Year-by-Year Comparison
Maplewood Achievement Awards — Selection
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Attachment 1
Business Engagement ProgramHEDC Membership
This year the HEDC, City Council, City Staff and the Saint Paul Area
Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) coordinated a business engagement
Maplewood businesses were visited. Of the 25 visits, a HEDC member
was able to represent the commission on almost half of the visits. The
report was handed out at
the city’s October Business
Engagement Breakfast. In
addition, each of the visits
served as a focus group
meeting that is being
used to assist in the
2017 HEDC - Dennis Unger (left to right), Brian Finley, Joy Tkachuck,
Mark Jenkins, Benosi Maduka, Warren Wessel.
development of the 2040
Not pictured - Jennifer Lewis.
Comprehensive Plan.
It has been a major
The HEDC consists of seven members
goal of the HEDC to
appointed by the city council. Membership
conduct a business
terms are for three years, with extensions for
engagement program
additional terms approved by the city council.
and 2017 served as
The current membership is as follows:
the year where this
came to fruition. The
Mark Jenkins — Chairperson
HEDC will work with City Staff and
Member since 1/25/10; Term Expires 9/30/19
the City Council to outline next steps to keep the
Joy Tkachuck — Vice-chairperson
momentum generated by this effort going in to the
Member since 9/25/06; Term Expires 9/30/19
years to come.
Brian Finley — Member
Member since 1/25/16; Term Expires 9/30/20
Looking Ahead to 2018
Jennifer Lewis — Member
Member since 4/25/11 Term Expires 9/30/19
In 2018, the HEDC will continue to implement its work plan and
Benosi Maduka — Member
concentrate on key redevelopment areas within the city. The HEDC’s
Member since 8/8/16; Term Expires 4/30/18
of focus. In 2017, the city began its next phase of site acquisition and
Dennis Unger — Member
preparation for future development projects. The HEDC will be a key
Member since 7/25/11; Term Expires 9/30/18
guiding force as the city embarks on becoming more aggressive in
Warren Wessel — Member*
implementing its vision for a revitalized Gladstone. The HEDC will also
Member since 12/13/10; Term Expires 9/30/17
*Term has expired, and Mr. Wessel is not seeking reappointment
Comprehensive Plan which calls out the Maplewood Mall and Saint
Marylee Abrams — City Council Liaison
need to focus its attention on. Lastly, the HEDC will be asked to continue
Michael Martin — Staff Liaison
its efforts in supporting local business engagement and work to enhance
and improve the city’s business engagement and networking events.
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