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Home My WebLink About2022 04-21 HEDC Meeting PacketMeeting is also available on Comcast Ch. 16 and streaming vod.maplewoodmn.gov AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 6:00 P.M. Thursday, April 21, 2022 City Hall, Council Chambers 1830 County Road B East A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 20, 2022 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution of Appreciation for Darryl Henchen 2. Update on 1946 English Street – Former Moose Lodge Property F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None G. COMMISSIONER PRESENTATIONS H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. Development Update (No Report) 2. Next Meeting – July 21, 2022 (No Report) I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS - 3 minute time limit per person J. ADJOURNMENT THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK January 20, 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022 6:00 P.M. (THIS MEETING WAS HELD REMOTELY VIA CONFERENCE CALL) A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Commission was held and called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chairperson Jenkins . B. ROLL CALL Sarah Burdash, Commissioner Present Darryl Henchen, Commissioner Present Mark Jenkins, Chairperson Present Holly Koep, Commissioner Present Constance Robinson, Commissioner Present Joy Tkachuck, Commissioner Present Bao Vang, Commissioner Absent Staff Present: Jeff Thompson, Community Development Director C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Tkachuck moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Henchen Ayes – All The motion passed. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of October 21, 2021 Housing and Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes Vice Chairperson, Tkachuk pointed out that she is listed in the minutes as “Vice Chairperson” in error, and this position was vacant at this time. Commissioner Burdash moved to approve the October 21, 2021 Housing and Economic Development Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Koep Ayes – Jenkins, Henchen, Robinson, Burdash, Koep Abstain – Tkachuck The motion passed. HEDC Packet Page Number 1 of 22 D1 January 20, 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 2 E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson directed the commission to elect officers for 2022. Commissioner Tkachuck nominated herself for the Chairperson position for the 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Henchen moved to nominate Commissioner Tkachuck as Chairperson until the first meeting of 2023. Seconded by Commissioner Burdash Ayes – All The motion passed. Commissioner Koep nominated herself for the Vice Chairperson position for the 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Henchen moved to nominate Commissioner Koep as Vice Chairperson until the first meeting of 2023. Seconded by Commissioner Tkachuck Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Rules of Procedure Annual Review Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reviewed the Rules of Procedure and answered questions of the commission. Commissioner Tkachuch moved to approve the Rules of Procedure as presented Seconded by Commissioner Koep Ayes – All The motion passed. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 2021 Business Engagement Program Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson introduced Yao Yaj fom the St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce to present the 2021 Business Engagement Program. Yao Yaj presented the 2021 Business Engagement Program report and answered questions of the commission; a discussion was held. No Action Required. HEDC Packet Page Number 2 of 22 D1 January 20, 2022 Housing & Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes 3 2. Gladstone Update Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the Gladstone Update and answered questions of the commission. No Action Required. 3. Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the Single-Family Housing Rehabilitation Program report. No Action Required. G. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS H. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. State of the City (No Report) Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the State of the City and answered questions of the commission; a discussion was held. No Action Required. 2. Development Update (No Report) Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson presented the Development Update and answered questions of the commission. No Action Required. 3. Next Meeting – April 21, 2022 (No Report) Community Development Director, Jeff Thomson reminded the commission that the next meeting will be held on April 21, 2022. No Action Required. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS – 3 minute time limit per person J. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. HEDC Packet Page Number 3 of 22 D1 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HEDC Packet Page Number 4 of 22 HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date April 21, 2022 REPORT TO: Housing and Economic Development Commission REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director PRESENTER: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Resolution of Appreciation for Darryl Henchen Action Requested:  Motion ☐Discussion ☐ Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐ Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation Policy Issue: When commissioners end their time and service on a board or commission, the city considers a resolution of appreciation recognizing the individual for their service to the City of Maplewood. Recommended Action: Motion to recommend the city council adopt the Resolution of Appreciation for Darryl Henchen. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact?  No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00 Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source ☐Use of Reserves ☐ Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: ☐Financial Sustainability ☐Integrated Communication ☐Targeted Redevelopment Operational Effectiveness ☐Community Inclusiveness ☐Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt. Background Darryl Henchen has informed city staff that he will be moving out of the city of Maplewood and is therefore resigning his position on the Housing and Economic Development Commission. Commissioner Henchen has served on the commission since March 2019. Upon recommendation by HEDC, adoption of the resolution will be considered by the city council at its meeting on May 9, 2022. Attachments 1.Resolution of Appreciation E1 HEDC Packet Page Number 5 of 22 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Darryl Henchen has been a member of the Maplewood Housing and Economic Development Commission for three years, serving from March 2019 to April 2022; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Economic Development Commission and the City Council appreciate his experience, insights, and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Henchen has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Henchen has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and efforts for the benefits of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Darryl Henchen is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on May 9, 2022 ________________________________ Marylee Abrams, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ Andrea Sindt, City Clerk E1, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 6 of 22 HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Meeting Date April 21, 2022 REPORT TO: Housing and Economic Development Commission REPORT FROM: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director PRESENTER: Jeff Thomson, Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Update on 1946 English Street – Former Maplewood Moose Lodge Property Action Requested: ☐ Motion Discussion ☐ Public Hearing Form of Action: ☐Resolution ☐ Ordinance ☐Contract/Agreement ☐ Proclamation Policy Issue: At its meeting on April 11, 2022, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) decided to actively market the former Moose Lodge property for redevelopment. City staff would like to receive any feedback and comments on the marketing and redevelopment priorities. Recommended Action: None Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact?  No ☐ Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0. Financing source(s): ☐ Adopted Budget ☐ Budget Modification ☐ New Revenue Source ☐Use of Reserves  Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: ☐Community Inclusiveness ☐Financial & Asset Mgmt ☐Environmental Stewardship ☐Integrated Communication  Operational Effectiveness Targeted Redevelopment The 1946 English Street properties are located in the Gladstone neighborhood. The city owns the properties as part of its land acquisition and assembly strategy to facilitate redevelopment that is consistent with the Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan. Background: In 2019, the City purchased the former Maplewood Moose Lodge properties for $900,000. When the Maplewood Moose Lodge decided to put their properties up for sale, the City secured the site to ensure a redevelopment project that would be consistent with the Gladstone Neighborhood Master Plan which was adopted in 2006. City staff has discussed the site with numerous developers over the past couple of years. City staff has relayed to potential developers the benefits of incorporating the adjacent properties that the city does not own into a potential redevelopment project, but these discussions have not resulted in any E2 HEDC Packet Page Number 7 of 22 formal acquisition from potential developers. The city is seeing an increase in interest from developers in acquiring and redeveloping the former Moose Lodge site and recently received two unsolicited offers from developers for multi-family housing projects. In the recent past, the City has issued a Solicitation of Offers for city-owned properties to make the development community aware of the property and to provide a fair and equitable comparison of purchase offers. This was done successfully with the fire station property – 2501 Londin Lane; and Gladstone House – 1375 Frost Avenue. Staff recommends that a Solicitation of Offers be issued for the 1946 English Street properties and released to the development community. This would be consistent with our past actions and previous EDA feedback and direction. The EDA and City Council would then consider the current offers with additional information to effectively evaluate their offer and project against the proposed review criteria: 1.Consistency with the city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, and Rush Line/Purple Line BRT project. 2.Ability of the developer to perform as demonstrated by outcomes of similar projects, financial feasibility, capability of obtaining additional funding sources, quality of the proposal, and evidence of development team’s abilities 3.Purchase price 4.Closing date 5.Providing affordable housing that meets the greatest level of affordability that is financially feasible. 6.Proposed amount and length of any Tax Increment Financing. Attachments: 1. Presentation E2 HEDC Packet Page Number 8 of 22 HHousingg && Economicc Developmentt CommissionAprill 21,, 20222 MeetingUpdatee onn 19466 Englishh StreetFormerr Moosee Lodgee PropertyE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 9 of 22 11946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeBackground InformationCity purchased the property in 2019 for $900,000Developer outreach and discussions•Consolidated development with adjacent propertiesE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 10 of 22 BBuilding demolition & Site ClearingTIF redevelopment considerations•3 year clockMN DEED Redevelopment Loan•Cover demolition costs•Forgivable if redevelopment occurs•Due July 2022Staff intends to proceed with building demolition in 20221946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 11 of 22 11946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgePurchase OffersRecently received threeoffers for the property:•Beacon Interfaith Housing – January •Two additional offers received recentlyE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 12 of 22 11946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeProperty Information2.12 acresGuided for Mixed Use/Neighborhood High Density•Neighborhood retail, service or office with high density housing•Expected to lean residential •Mixed use may be horizontal or vertical •Residential densities at 25-50 units/acre•53 to 106 total unitsSignificant demolition and site clearing neededE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 13 of 22 11946 English Street – Former Moose Lodge E2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 14 of 22 Gladstone Vision StatementThe Vision for Gladstone is to be an inspiring, vital, and stable neighborhood always striving to protect and portray its history, its sense of open space and ecological presence, and its qualities as a great neighborhood to live, play, and work in.11946 English Street – Former Moose Lodge E2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 15 of 22 Guiding Principles1. Design the future of Gladstone as a “village”.2. Transform regional trails into celebrated village corridors.3. Make Gladstone a compelling “quality of life” choice.4. Weave natural systems and ecological function into the built and recreational fabric.5. Allow Gladstone’s future to whisper the story of its past.6. Make “walkability” THE standard.7. Think of Gladstone as a neighborhood for all stages of life.8. Make the Gladstone master plan a model for others to follow.9. Make multi-modal links between Gladstone and areas beyond.11946 English Street – Former Moose Lodge E2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 16 of 22 11946 English Street – Former Moose Lodge E2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 17 of 22 PPurple Line BRT2022 – 2023 Design and Station Area Planning2024 Construction Starts2026 Operation Begins1946 English Street – Former Moose Lodge E2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 18 of 22 Solicitation of OffersSubmission•Development team•Proposed project•Letter of intent with terms of purchase•Financial pro-forma•Portfolio of past projects11946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 19 of 22 Solicitation of OffersEvaluation Criteria:1. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan, Gladstone Neighborhood RedevelopmentPlan, and Rush Line/Purple Line BRT project2. Ability of the developer to perform3. Purchase price4. Closing date5. Providing affordable housing6. Amount and length of TIF11946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 20 of 22 NNext Steps:•Issue a Solicitation of Interest•Initiate bid process for demolition and site clearing•Plans and specifications•Hazardous material assessment •DEED loan application and council resolution of support1946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 21 of 22 HHEDC Discussion•Does HEDC have any specific feedback and direction on projectgoals and type of project?•Importance of mixed use?•Affordable housing?1946 English StreetFormer Moose LodgeE2, Attachment 1 HEDC Packet Page Number 22 of 22