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HRA 06/04/2015 June 4, 2015 HRA Meeting Regular Meeting Agenda 7:00 p.m. Call to order Roll call. Action Items 1.Approval of Expenditures 2.Approval of May 7, 2015 Meeting Minutes 3.Approval of HRP Lot Sale 581 Ironton Street Informational Items 1.Columbia Arena Planning Workshops Final Report Update 2.Housing Loan Program Update Adjournment K:\HRA\Agenda Packets\2015 Agenda Packets\2015 06 04\June 2015 Agenda Outline.docxK:\HRA\Agenda Packets\2015 Agenda Packets\2015 06 04\June 2015 Agenda Outline.docx PREPAREb OS/19/2015, 10:16:59 A/P CHECKS BY PEAIOD AND YEAR PAGE 1 PROGRAM: GM350L FRIDLEY HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT FROM OS/O1/2015 TO OS/19/2015 BANK CODE 00 - ----------------------------------------------------------------�-------- -------------------------- ---------- ECK CHECK CHECK DATE NUMSER VENDOR NAME VENDOR # AMOIINT -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ OS/19/2015 29745 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION 220 1,232.00 OS/19/2015 29746 CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMEN 311 1,364.23 OS/19/2015 29747 MONROE MOXNESS BERG PA 1I13 I,716.50 OS/19/2015 29748 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG 1320 1,375.00 OS/19/2015 29749 METRO NORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERC 1341 368.00 O5/19/2015 29750 PASSAU LANDCARE INC. 1601 955.00 DATE RANGE TOTAL * 7,010.73 * CITY OF FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION May 7, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Commers called the HRA Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Commers William Holm Pat Gabel Gordon Backlund MEMBERS ABSENT: Stephen Eggert OTHERS PRESENT: Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director ACTION ITEMS: 1.Approval of Expenditures MOTION by Commissioner Gabel to approve the expenditures. Seconded by Commissioner Backlund. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2.Approval of March 5, 2014 Meeting Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Gabel. Seconded by Commissioner Holm UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3.Approval of Demolition Contract: 581 Ironton St. Housing Replacement Program Paul Bolin, , HRA Assistant Executive Directorstated that the City Public Works Department ran a formal bidding process on behalf. Quotes opened up on April 21, 2015. Four different contractors bid and staff recommend the contract be awarded to Buberl Recycling in the amount of $9,800. The bid was within staff estimates, past work with Buberl has resulted in positive experiences and Buberl is able to complete the demolition in the desired timeframe. Commissioner Gabel asked the size of the lot. City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of May 7, 2015 2 Mr. Bolin replied 50x110. Commissioner Gabel asked how much the Authority paid for the house and how much the lot will be sold for. Mr. Bolin replied the house was purchased for $67,000 and the lot will be sold for approximately $40,000. Chairperson Commers asked if the contamination items were removed. Mr. Bolin replied yes; there was an old heating fuel oil tank removed. MOTION by Commissioner Backlund to approve the Demolition Contract at 581 Ironton Street and award the contract to Buberl Recycling. Seconded by Commissioner Gabel. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4.Approval of Resolution Adding Phase XII to Housing Replacement Program Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, stated that in 2010 the Authority approved an amended Housing Replacement Program. Homes can now be added to the program by HRA Resolution, provided the parcels meet required criteria. Once in the program, the Authority is able to collect increment for 15 years on improvements. Phase XII parcels include 581 Ironton Street. Staff recommends approval of Phase XII of the Housing Replacement Program. MOTION by Commissioner Backlund to approve the Resolution Adding Phase XII to Housing Replacement Program. Seconded by Commissioner Gabel. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Informational Items 1.Housing Loan Program Update Paul Bolin, HRA Assistant Executive Director, reported that there have been no loans to date yet this year. The number of people borrowing from cities is down in all communities that CEE is working in. Banks have made borrowing money easier and people can refinance and get a second mortgage at low interest rates. These trends have been seen in the past when the economy improves. A meeting will be held with the Authority in mid-July to talk about these programs to see if any changes should be made to make these programs more attractive. There has been one remodel advisor visit making one, year to date. There were nine Home Energy Squad visits last month resulting in 36, year to date. City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of May 7, 2015 3 Other Updates Mr. Bolin reported that the Columbia Arena planning workshops were held and Gretchen Nickels will present a recap of the meetings at the June meeting. Staff is working with Braun to discuss demolition specs. A small pilot study of about 200 yards of Freon vapor containing soils will be done to see if picking up and dropping the soils will be enough to release the vapors. This pilot study is needed for bid specifications and MPCA will be part of this process. A schedule will be put together for the demolition with bids going out in July to begin demolition in August. Staff would like a short meeting on July 16 at 7pm to award a demolition contract for the arena. Prior to that meeting staff would like to have a workshop starting at 5-5:30 to look at the loan programs and other HRA programs. This will tie in with the city updating the comprehensive plan in the future. th Mr. Bolin noted that the next meeting is scheduled for June 4. A recap of the Columbia Arena planning meetings will be presented along with a request to approve the sale of 581 Ironton Street. Commissioner Holm asked how many cubic yards of soil staff estimated was in the Columbia Arena. Mr. Bolin replied that 200 yards is a small sample compared to what is in the arena. Test borings have been done to identify where the Freon is located. Dirt will be taken from the newer arena because that is where there is an overhead door to get equipment in. Commissioner Holm asked if the Freon would be taken care of before the buildings are demolished. Mr. Bolin replied that the plan is to go in after the contract is awarded, remove all hazardous materials, remove the soils from where the rinks were to the parking area and spread it out to release the Freon. When Freon vapors have escaped, the soil is clean and will be used to fill the holes back in, and then the rest of the building demolition will be completed. Some side walls will need to be removed to get equipment in the older rink to remove the soils. Commissioner Backlund asked if MPCA is okay with venting the Freon into the atmosphere. Mr. Bolin replied yes. Chairperson Commers asked if this was a standard procedure to disperse Freon into the atmosphere. Mr. Bolin replied that the Freon vapor compounds are so volatile that scraping the dirt will release the vapor. There is no way to capture the Freon; it has to be released into the atmosphere. MPCA Freon to be contained. City of Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Meeting of May 7, 2015 4 Commissioner Gabel asked if the soils would be tested to ensure all the Freon has been released. Mr. Bolin replied yes; soils will be tested at different times as the Freon is released. This soil is a nice sandy material so it should escape quickly. Adjournment MOTION by Commissioner Backlund to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Gabel. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:28 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Krista Peterson, Recording Secretary AGENDA ITEM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY JUNE 4, 2015 TO: Wally Wysopal, Executive Director of HRA FROM: Paul Bolin, Assistant HRA Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Sale of 581 Ironton Street Ryan Berner, of Prestige Custom Homes, has submitted a lot reservation agreement to build a new home on the lot located at 581 Ironton Street. The home on the lot was demolished just this past week. Due to timing, the builder has not yet started designing the home. The Authority's lot reservation agreement provides the builder up to 60 days to find a buyer and submit home plans meeting the program's criteria. Based on Mr. Berner's recent history with constructing the home adjacent to this one, Staff is confident that Mr. Berner will design the home and find a buyer over the next 60 days. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution, authorizing the sale of the lot to Prestige Custom Homes for $34,000 upon submittal of home plans meeting criteria of the Authority's Housing Replacement Program. � i , , i . . . ; . ��..ri.ai_;,t_ ; , , , - - , -�, , , _ — . . .. a �. ,. � � � t - - ' l, :. . �_. . : ... _ ,��,. '.i .,.�r. _.:�;:w �'. .,-, r__�, --�- ct..si.w.c:F�3� -c-:':':laL� ..,..... �: _ _ .r+ ."7t „-.nv�*,::"'.5s.'?�g.':�'.��v'-.p� -.�"'"" -x7` .ri.._n„ " 3 da;;•;�,,. 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The development guidelines will be presented to the Fridley City Council (June 8,2015) and HRA (June 4,2015) for their consideration. The Conidor Development Initiative offers an opportunity for the community to help guide future development rather than simply react to specific development proposals. When the Fridley HRA purchased the deteriorated Columbia Arena site, the CDI process was identified as a way to engage the community and create a vision for what was possible. Given that the arena was unsalvageable,what would the community like to see in its place? � � . ��. ir�'•'=�9j"'z . _ . .... . . e;: as`,�p+ ::+s�. ��+.;.. .�.�r° °. '. �ap " '� �" � ?y.� �.. ;.} ;^ , , .,,. _ .. � �� .. �"�e� � _ �t 4{ _ `: . a. � �, :i _ � , -y� F � t _ '�� :;� A,�"...� � .t' �� ;,,:�, ,�.r ` �� i �t3 y, ��1 . .,p .r " � ' - ` . , .. r} `�'IS 1 � .`_ �� , ._. � ..• .,. ., . �, � �-.�� `'��'7�'��? "' �- - . '/� - £��"I . _. . . � .� -: � " - � Y I i... _ a. ' s ,. .�..- ., . . . �, . �. �` pa. � � � 4�'r" �,�=y - �1 � �� a` '��1� �'�' � � �, " �� Map showing the Columbia Arena scudy area. Columbia Arena site: Creating something Grand Surrounded by a rich array of natural amenities (Locke Park, Rice Creek, trails and sports fields), and transit amenities such as the nearby Northstar commuter train station major bus lines and easy access to a major freeway,the location offers great potential for something grand. The redevelopment opportunity of the ColumbiaArena site (11 acres) is even further enhanced by the surrounding sites, which are also publicly owned. The current public facilities site (11 acres) and an adjoining park with soccer fields (11 acres) provide a "once in a lifetime"opportunity for an aggregated parcel of 33 acres. Home of the Mighty Ducks,the Columbia Arena has long been an iconic and loved symbol for the Fridley community. With memories of hockey games and other noteworthy events, the arena will always be cherished. But with years of deterioration and neglect, unable to resuscitate the facility, the City of Fridley purchased the site in 2014 because of the incredible development opportunity it offered. With the purchase of the Columbia Arena, along with the public works and park site, redevelopment of up to 33 acres is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Fridley to upgrade its image and attract development that would enhance the entire City. Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 2 ,.� �" ��;� �•�, . _ _ ; �:�. ��: Mark your calendars! : � We encourage you to attend all four events The city of Frid�ey invites you to an Workshop I:Gather Information exciting conversation to guide the Wednesday,March 11,2015, 6:00-8:00 pm redevelopment of the Columbia Arena site. With support from a tearr Workshop II:Development Opportunities— of design and development experts, The Block Exercise community members will participatE Wednesday,March 25,2015,6:00—8:00 pm in a series of workshaps to exptore ' what'S possible for this special site. Workshop 111:Developer Discussion : Childcare wii!be provided by reque: Wednesday,Apri/8,2015,6:00-8:0o pm on�y, please RSVP to Greichen � �-� � ' ��" - Nicholls at 651-265-2280 one week , � a ' � fi � .� Workshop IV:Framing Recommendations ��.- � _� Wednesday,Aprfl 22,2015,6:00-8:0o pm �n advance of each workshop if �-�� _�,� J'�' � , you would like to request childcare, �� All events are free and o en to �� •� p accommodarions for disabilities or �"��.� ` the public and will be held at: lan ua e inrer retarion. �� .-� 9 9 P ; .� Fridley Community Center � '� „� �. '� 6085 7th Street Northeast �: , _ .4 ;� -: �� Fridley,MN 55432 � ,. ;�.__' . ,� ;' �' = For more fnformation,contacC � `� � £ ='t Paui Bolin at(7b3)572-3591 or paulbolin@fridleymn.gov ,� 's�� : � Gretchen Nicholls,Twin Gties LISC at(651)265-2280 or gnicholls@lisc.org ' '';'r, ,� www.fridleymn .gov �� w ; ` www. tclisc.org /twin_cities /grants_loans /corridor. php ,�r� .,��`:. . ..,,,�_ _ �.__.__ Above:Save the Date postcard that was mailed to residents. Overview of the Corridor Development Initiative Process: The Corridor Development Initiative consisted of four community workshops held at the Fridley Community Center. Approximately 125 community members attended the workshops (with a CDI record breaking attendance of 86 at the fourth and final workshop), aimed at gathering input on community values and concerns, and assessing likely development scenarios that could meet those values. The process involved a technical team of facilitators, designers, developers, and city,staffto inform and support participants as they explored ideas. Resulting from the process was an increased understanding by participants about the range of options the sites offer, and identified ways that redevelopment could enhance the area for future and current residents. The purpose of the CDI process is to identify guidelines or objectives for redevelopment that will advance community goals and respond to market forces. Community Outreach A variety of inethods were used to notify the community about the Fridley Columbia Arena Corridor Development Initiative workshops. Information about the public workshops was distributed through: •A direct mailing of"Save the Date"postcards announcing the series of workshops to the neighborhood (city-wide) •300 flyers distributed to the surrounding neighborhood. •Advertisements on the city's cable network. •Articles in the Sun Focus newspaper. •The City of Fridley web site Child care and translation services were available upon request to limit obstacles for participation. All participants that signed in for any of the workshops were notified in advance about upcoming sessions by email. Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena � Corridor Development Initiative 3 � A , ' _ �_... , ��p �I - � �� . } s � s : . .��. �f,� �; - �. � 3r�,', � ( '_,.� . i � � , __ �' ; . �,� � i � `� i� ��, �� . ,� _ ,� � � . rµ .., , _ ` � . ., �.,. : -t . .:� - "�'' p;". ' � �� f ��,, i�i�i :f q� 3 �'� ' .. % .�.. -.. j . f -��'�u _� � .�> � � . , � _ _ ,�; - �= _ , ,,�=---� � �o` s ✓. - Above:Attendes at the Block Exercise,March 25,2015. CDI Technical Team The technical team that supports the CDI process includes: •Barbara Raye, Center for Policy Planning and Performance (facilitator and evaluator) •Katie Thering, Kage Imagery (Block Exercise Coordinator) Block exercise team includes table facilitators, and sketchers •Alan Arthur,Aeon(financial analysis for the block exercise) •Bill Beard, The Beard Group (financial analysis for the block exercise) •Gretchen Nicholls, Twin Cities LISC (CDI Coordinator) The series of CDI community workshops were held at the Fridley Community Center. They included: Workshon I: Gathering Information Wednesday, March 11,2015 Presentations were provided by City staff, and Dan Cornejo, of Cornejo Consulting, to share ideas about redevelopment options for the Columbia Arena district. Participants were asked to respond to four questions: 1.) What makes the Columbia Arena area interesting or unique? Themes: Amenities, parks, Rice Creek, size of the site, location, visibility, access, proximity to transit. 2.) What could be accomplished through development that would improve or enhance the area? Themes: Housing options, commercial uses, public facilities/town center, recreation, environmental improvements, create options for different age groups, increase tax base, improve appearance and access. 3.) What concerns for the area do you have as future development occurs? Themes: Achieving a successful project, housing, commercial and office uses, noise, traffic flow and parking, appearance, safety, and reducing parks and green space. Summary Report and Finai Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena � Corridor Development Initiative 4 � 4.)Are there specific types of uses that this site could accommodate (e.g. senior housing, recreational centers, retail or commercial uses, etc.)? Themes: Housing, commercial and of�ice,parks and green space, public facilities/town center, and a mix of uses. Workshop II: Develo�i O�nortunities—Block Exercise Wednesday, March25, 2015 Participants worked at three tables with different site scale options to explore different development scenarios: Table A: Columbia Arena site only Table B: Columbia Arena plus adjacent site to the east(park land) Table C: All three parcels(Columbia Arena, Public Works facility, and park land) The scenarios were presented to the large group, and everyone discussed what they leamed through the exercise. It was frustrating for participants to see how difficult it was to make a development financially viable while maintaining a high degree of pazk land and public amenities in the area. Worksho� III: DeveloQer Discussion Wednesday,April 8,2015 Developer Panelists include: • George Sherman, Sherman Associates • David Newman,T'he Bancor Group • David Deebach,Pulte Group • Alan Arthur,Aeon • Cathy Bennett,ULI MN/Roseville intergenerational housing project Panelists,representing a variety of development expertise (single family housing,townhomes, affordable and market rate apartments, senior housing, commercial, and mixed-use development), responded to questions from participants and provided infortnation on the challenges and opportunities of redevelopment for the study area. All agreed that a mix of housing options and a small amount of commercial and maybe office would be a good fit for the location. The challenge will be to find the right balance between public uses and private invest- ment. T'he natural amenities in the area aze a strong draw for residential uses. One of the takeaways was that to achieve the level of amenities that the community desired,the City would need to work closely with private developers to optimize the site, and that public subsidies would likely be needed. Worksho�IV: Framing Recommendations Wednesday,April 22,2015 Draft development guidelines were reviewed and edited by participants to reach consensus for the final recom- mendations(Attachment A). A strong community vision is needed to guide the future of the site. The Fridley Columbia Arena CDI Develop- ment Guidelines serve to recommend community goals and objectives for what could be achieved, informed by mazket realities of redeveiopment. To help inform the City's decision process, three key questions were posed: Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 5 1.) Which of the three scenarios is most preferred? Support was expressed for all three scenarios: strong support for C, with the majority supporting B. A - Small site B - Medium �ite C - Large �ite Columbfa Arena site Columbia Arena site + �olumbia Arena site + only (11 acres) the public work facility public works facility site site (22 acres} - + adjacent park land Could locate a City Hail excludes the park (33 acres) Maintains existing public May include a new civic May inciude a civic works facility to the center (city hall, fire, center (city hall, fire, north police, public works or police, public works or other configurations) other configurations) A large public use could Greatest potential to reduce options for reconfigure or integrate private deveiopment public space throughout (and perhaps the site (e.g. trails, development interest) water feature, soccer fields, etc.) Preserving family park and public activity space {approximately 11 acres) Water filter plant wouid need to remain where it is on the frontage of the park site 2.) How should the City weigh the need to generate additional tax base (private development),with the willingness of taxpayers to pay more tazes(to enhance additional amenities and community uses)? Recommendation: Work to recover as much of the public investment as possible, but be prepared to . provide some public support(e.g. TIF,finance support, etc.)to ensure the City and community can achie�e their goals. The public investment made to acquire and clear the Columbia Arena site for redevelopment is approximately $3.4M. The decision to incur additional public costs(e.g. upgrade or replace the existing City Hall, upgrade or relocate the existing public works facility, pedestrian bridge over University Avenue, infrastructure improvements to the site, street reconfiguration, etc.)will be calculated and considered. Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 6 � 3.)What is needed to attract a quality developer(s) to partner with the City? Recommendat�ion: Define a strong vision for the site that responds to community needs and priorities listed below, and submit an RFQ(Request for Qualifications)to identify a private partner. Once a private partner(s) is established,they will work closely with the City and community to co-create the site plan and land use components. Community Participation Workshop participants were largely residents from the immediate and surrounding area. Fridley city staff also attended, as well as city officials. 48% of attendees participated in 2 or more of the workshops, and 18 out of 125 participants(14%) attended all four. Evaluation Summary of the CDI process Evaluation forms were distributed at each of the fow meetings(Mazch 11,March 25,Apri18, and Apri122, 2015.)As mentioned earlier, attendance at these meetings was far greater than the number of evaluation surveys submitted. Although,the majority of participants did not complete a feedback form,the information from those that did was used to plan the next session and to bring forward additional information requested.A total of 81 surveys were returned throughout the four-meeting series. From session one we received 27 surveys, 15 from session 2, 18 from session 3, and 21 from session four. Meeting Goals Each set of evaluation questions included satisfaction questions, as well as an assessment of how well the meet- ing met its goals,what additional information the respondent would like to see provided at the ne�meeting, and an opportunity for open comments. The answers to questions related to the meeting achieving its goals were ratings of"Excellent", "Good", "Fair"and"Poor". • Of the total 107 responses from the evaluation of ineeting one, 74 (70%)were"Excellent", 31 (29%) were "Good", and 2 (1%)were "Fair."No one ranked meeting one as poor in achieving any of its goals. • Of the 61 responses from the evaluation of ineeting two,20(33%)were"Excellent", 25 (41%)were "Good", 8 (13%)were"Fair", and 8 (13%)were "Poor." The "Poor"ratings for this session can be directly linked to the large number of participants. We asked if each member was able to understand the financial viability of their project and if design considerations were discussed at the tables. The large attendance made these two things less feasible,given the time limit of the meeting itself. • Of the 74 responses to the rating questions for meeting three,48 (65%)were "Excellent", 23 (31%) were "Good"or"Fair" , and 3 (4%)were "Poor" • In the final meeting there were only 21 forms returned,yet over X��people attended. Eighty-six percent of those responding indicated they could support the final recommendations, 91%would recommend the series to other cities/communities, and 91%were very to somewhat satisfied with the overall project. Only 1 person indicated a"very dissatisfied"rating for the entire project. Open Com�ients Each evaluation form also included opportunity for open-ended comments.A sampling of comments is included from each meeting. Meeting 1: Question: What worked well during the meeting?Ans. Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 7 • Well planned ' • Presentation with pictures on projects from other places • Small group/round table discussion • Good history of Columbia arena are • Interaction/conversation with everyone's ideas including people you didn't know Meeting 2: Question: What worked well during the meeting?Ans. • Lots of input • Interaction of the group • Having the maps and site plans, good visuals • Organized • Eye opening • Not much Meeting 3: Question: What worked well during the meeting: Ans. • Good to hear from developers • Input from developers • Open discussion • Child care Meeting 4: Question: What worked well during the meeting: Ans. • Moderator, consensus building • Good handout(draft) as a starting point • Public input—diversity and interaction of ideas • Give and take When asked how each meeting could have been improved,responses clustered around: • Time,time management • Keep children separate(children were is a separate area, but the sound was disrupting to some in the room nearest the children's area), • More information during the block exercise • More sharing from individuals about their perspective • More diversity of participants • Difficulty in seeing/hearing in the back of the room. Demogrnphics The majority of participants that responded to the surveys have been long-term Fridley residents of 20 years or more. However,there were some residents from each of the categories of 1-3 years,4-9 years, and 10-19 years. The largest group of people attending was seniors. However there were also participants in the categories of `�oung adulY'and"adult." Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 8 � Conclusion The Corridor Development Initiative workshops focused on the potential for redevelopment for alternative scenarios provided by three sites: • The Columbia Arena site (11 acres) • T'he Fridley public works facility site(11 acres) • The park/soccer fields(11 acres) All three sites are publicly owned by the City of Fridley. Surrounded by natural and recreational amenities, as well as residential and industrial uses,the site offers the opportunity to better coordinate and enhance the broader azea. By reconfiguring the public and private portions, it would be possible to reclaim the wetland to create a water feature,and reposition buildings on more solid ground. A multiple-site scenario may provide an opporiunity to create a new Fridley civic center by co-locating and coordinating city services(City Hall,fire,police, public works), and creating an exciting town center of residential,retail and offices that promotes walkability and offers space for community gathering and events. The existing public works facility would not be a good neighbor to new residential housing in its current layout and type. Positioning the city buildings on the north edge of the site would provide a buffer from the industrial uses. A key concern is access to the area,which is currently severely constricted to one access point onto University Avenue. Better and more access points would be needed to allow accessibility in the area to flow easily. Anather enhancement would be to better connect both sides of University Avenue through a pedestrian bridge or underpass to link up the amenities on either side. A key goal is to utilize the site to create new assets for the community that will enable the City of Fridley to continue to thrive and prosper. As demographic trends show a continued aging of the population, it will be critical to find housing options that respond to their changing needs. And to attract young families(Millennials) who are often saddled with a lot of student debt, and typically have less financial capacity than previous generations. Reseazch shows that Millennials are often looking for smaller lots, with shared open space and access to jobs without owning cars. To achieve the full potential of the site,the City will need to work proactively with developers(e.g. identify strategies for shared pazking, coordinated and complementary uses, attract and retain needed retail and services, safe and effective traffic fiow, etc.). T'he components of the Columbia Arena expanded site should be complementary with the greater neighborhood. The Conidor Development Initiative submits the attached recommendations to the Fridley City Council and HRA for your consideration regarding the Columbia Arena and adjoining city-owned sites. neighborhood. For example,the desire for a local grocery store continues. Ferhaps a non-traditional solution could be identified for the larger Glen Lake neighborhood, such as a food cooperative(e.g. Lakewinds)and smaller grocery store/pharmacy option. A previous market study conducted by the City revealed that a grocery store would in fact be viable in the area. Given the market constraints of the area,there are opportunities for creative solutions with smaller retail concepts,and agreement not to sacrifice great for good. � Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 9 Attachments: ' A. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI Development Guidelines B. Map of the study area(3 sites) C. What's Possible? Guiding the Redevelopment of the Columbia Arena site—presentation by Dan Cornejo, Comejo Consulting D. Development Wish List(Workshop I) E. Block Exercise Summary Sheets (Workshop II) F. Developer Panel Discussion Meeting Notes(Workshop III) G. Evaluation summaries for each CDI workshop H. Attendance list for the Fridley Columbia Arena CDI workshops I. Overview of the Corridox Development Initiative J. Announcement/publicity flyer for the Fridley Columbia Arena CDI workshops Summary Report and Final Recommendations , Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 10 � A. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI Development Guidelines , � -"�! J�t• t�� .,,, a: > ��, L', y � 1 ' ! i 1 � � 1 I I ' I , �� Sponsored 6y:Cityof Fridley �► L�.� T.�,n c;� Fridley Hdping pm,pli �.. and plaoaaP�o,p�r Columbia Arena site: Creating something Grand S�urounded by a rich array of natural amenities(Locke Park,Rice Creek,trails and sport�fields),and transit amenities swch as the nearby Narthstar commuter train statian maj ar bus lines and easy access to a maj or free- way,the location a$'ers great potential for samethixig grand. The redevelopmeirt opportunity of the Columbia Arena sit,e(11 acres)is even fiuther enhanced by the surroundir�sites,which are also publicly owned.The currer�t public facilities site(11 acres)and an adjoiriing park with soccer fields(11 acres)provide a"ance in a lifetime"opprntunity far an aggregated parcel of 33 acres. Home of the Mighty Ducks,the Columbia Arena has long been an iconic and loved symbol for the Fridley cam- munity. With memories of hockey games and other notewarthy everrts,the arena will always be cherished But with years of deteriaration and neglect,unable to resuscitate the facility,the City of Fridley purchased the site in 2014 because of the unique development apportxmity it offered With the purchase of the Columbia Arena, along with the public warks and park sit,e,redevelapment of up to 33 acres is unique oppartunity far Fridley to upgrade its image and attract development that would enhance the City. � COLUMBIA ARENA,FRIDLEY:Developmeni Gurdelines Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative �� .� ��,f\'�G �� `t1X : :� 'f � , , .� ' �y.� ' _ .�` �"/ �r � �.�,-c ��i,� � '."�` � :_� r � +_.��{� �\ � . -*. i n a"��' � , ,•t '��.,�_ •,�,v °,, _.� _ ��`,M• � 'r a..'1�Y� i.�. Ite�,' �t � �:-° t ° ��. � ` ,. ti ___ _ .. � � - .. ' w - ..1 .�' / .:-.. � �,.. '__."—. ..._ 't ...� ' _ � : � ti i ',. _' . . k '�ro-c,'-„q�= ." 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ASSETS The broader city of Fridley offers: • A strong network of 38 recreational city pazks,the Springbrook Nature Center, an array of natural amenities such as Moore Lake,Locke Lake,Rice Creek and the Mississippi River, and regional trails for biking and walking are available to appeal to families of all ages. • Major employers such as Medtronic(operational headquarters), Cummins, Unity Hospital,BAE Systems and Target. • Strong commercial and industrial areas that provide over 25,000 jobs and tax base. • University Avenue with accessibility to bus stops. • Convenient to both St. Paul and Minneapolis, as well as the airport. • A wealth of community resources, including four public school districts and three private schools, a community center,many churches,transportation options, and other community services. 2 COLUMBIA ARENA,FRIDLEY:Development Guidelines Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative �2 MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF THE SITE A strong community vision is needed to guide the future of the site. This document serves to recommend com- munity goals and objectives for what could be achieved,and informed by market realities of redevelopment. Key questions to be asked include: 1.) Which scenario is the most preferred? Support was eapressed for all three scenarios: strong support for C,with the majority supporting B. l, - � Scenario A: Small Site - ColumbiaArena site only (11 acres) - Could locate a City Hall _ -Maintains existing public works facility to the north I Scenario B: Medium`5ite - ColumbiaArena site+the public works facility site(22 acres) excludes the park - May include a new civic center(city hall,fire,police,public - works or other configurations) - A latge public use could reduce options for private development(and perhaps development interest) � � `� ��,R "' � Scenario C: Large Site - ColumbiaAren.a site+the public works facility site(22 acres) excludes the park - May include a civic center(city hall,fire,police,public works = or other configurations) - Greatest potential to reconfigure or integrate public space throughout the site(e.g. trails,water feature, soccer fields, etc.) - Preserving family pazk and public activity space (appro�cimately 11 acres) - Water filter plant would need to remain where it is on the frontage of the park site 3 COLUMBIA ARENA,FRIDLEY:Developmeni Gufdellnes Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 13 _ _ --�-,-x.� - �. . .. ,., � � _ . .,� �....; .. 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Top: Columbia Arena, Bottom left:Park and soccer fields, Bottom right:Public Works facility. 2.)How to weigh the need to generate additional tag base(private development),with the willingness of tazpayers to pay more tages (to enhance additional amenities aud community uses)? Recommendation:Work to recover as much of the public investment as possible,but be prepared to provide some public support(e.g. TIF,finance support, etc.)to ensure the City and community can achieve their goals. The public investment made to acquire and clear the Columbia Arena site for redevelopment is appro�mately $3.4M. The decision to incur additional public costs(e.g. upgrade or replace the existing City Ha11,upgade or relocate the existing public works facility, pedestrian bridge over University Avenue, infrastructure improve- ments to the site, street reconfiguration, etc.)will be calculated and considered. 3.)How to attract a quality developer(s)to partner with the City? Recommendation:Define a strong vision for the site that responds to community needs and priorities listed below, and submit an RFQ (Request for Qualifications)to identify a private partner. Once a private partner(s)is established, they will work closely with the City and community to co-create the site plan and land use compa nents. 4 COLUMBIA ARENA,FRIDLEY:Development Guidelines Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 14 . �� i § �, �� n s �� 5�� ` � \ s � 'T - 1 - - --. — �, d� ,,�� t i _ . J� S�_! , , � lAttM.EY MUN1ClPRL CEN7PJ� '''- �.��`!I 1`�r.dC! �YI ..��r w. :s� 'M r r l r ■�n ■. _ —y. - �,- . _. �. ". .�... : _ � . „'.�-".a-��. . � ��- .. � :' „ .. `.. . ..i'�.� .. . .. _ �. ��_ I - � ��i f .� �`" ��ee.susass�s+��i�.� � � "�7' - .1 . ' . . � .. . Above left:Housing development under construction on University Avenue.Above right:Fridley City Hall. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES The focus area includes(scenario A,B, or C): • The Columbia Arena site(11 acres) • The Fridley public works facility site(11 acres) • The park/soccer fields{11 acres) All sites are publicly owned by the City of Fridley. Sunounded by natural and recreational amenities, as well as residential and industrial uses,the site offers the opportunity to better coordinate and enhance the broader area. (For scenarios B or C)By reconfiguring the public and private portions, it would be possible to reclaim the wetland to create a water feature, and reposition buildings on more solid gound. The(scenario B, or C)acre site may provide an opportunity to create a new Fridley civic center by co-locating and coordinating city services(City Hall,fire,police, public works), and creating an exciting town center of residential, retail and offices that promotes walkability and of�ers space for community gathering and events. The existing public works facility would not be a good neighbor to new residential housing in its current layout and type. Positioning the city buildings on the north edge of the site would provide a buffer from the industrial uses. A key concern is access to the area, which is currently severely constricted to one access point onto University Avenue. Better and more access points would be needed to allow accessibility in the area to flow easily. Another enhancement would be to better connect both sides of University Avenue through a pedestrian bridge or underpass to link up the amenities on either side. A key goal is to utilize the site to create new assets for the community that will enable the City of Fridley to continue to thrive and prosper. As demographic trends show a continued aging of the population, it will be critical to find housing options that respond to their changing needs. And to attract young families(Millenials) who are often saddled with a lot of student debt, and typically have less financial capacity than previous generations. Research shows that Millenials are often looking for smaller lots,with shared open space and access to jobs without owning cars. To achieve the full potential of the site, the City will need to work proactively with developers(e.g. identify strategies for shared parking, coordinated and complementary uses, attract and retain needed retail and services, safe and effective traffic flow, etc.). The components of the Columbia Arena expanded site should be complementary with the greater neighborhood. 5 COLUMBIA ARENA,FRIDLEY:Development Guidelines Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative �5 Ri P�' � :`"�- , � . � y n�l�; � -;" �:(;, Y _ --- . .�:,. � ` � �. u� �t� . � - �, �, �, . .. . ,_ � � � �•z,,�s �, �� . � r�� :. . . ,- , ...,. . .. .� _.. , ., - __ �'�' �"'� . .;<n _.._..3t` . t t -� 'i� �;r'�' , t s � �,.,�:_ . -. � . k:� � � � . -' � „ .'. . s _ _ , _. . . ��.. .. .. � � � � '. f�� ;� �, : 'i . .._ . � , . �- - .�- �-� , . . . . . ........ . . . ... � . . �-.. . ..;. ,,- �-�...�:.- . . ,_.,� . . . . ..:._.:.y.._._.,�." t. . �:•. Above: Trail along the Northstar Commuter Rail line. Recommendations for redevelopment of the Columbia Arena expanded site include: Goal 1: Preserve and enhance the amenities of the area through greater connectivity A. Utilize the opportunity to reconfigure the larger site to daylight the natural wetland and water features. B. Strengthen the existing trail system through new connections and access. C. Consider rain gardens and other natural features—restore wetlands when possible. D. Enhance the walk-ability and bike-ability of the area by incorporating destinations(e.g farmers market, cafe or ice cream shop, amphitheater or gazebo, pond to walk around, art attraction, music, etc.). E. Maximize open space to the geatest extent possible. F. Include elements that enhance the area as a unique and special place. G. Improve water quality. H. Consider utilizing solar technology for use by the buildings on the site and possibly for the community. I. Incorporate design that increases safety (Crime Prevenrion Through Environmental Design-CPTED). Goa12: Create an area that is unique and special that serves to provide new elements that aren't currently available in the community O. Incorporate public art and high quality design for visual appeal. P. Utilize design to designate public and private spaces, and ensure public access to trails and parks. Q.No huge parking lots or paid parking, and limit on-street parking. ! R. Consider design elements and aesthetics that enhance transit and bike uses. S�. Consider impact on existing neighborhood character, single-family homes, and industrial uses in the immediate vicinity. Goa13: To make public use work,advance a public/private partnership that benefits the community, which might include: • Residential development, with the option of sma11 scale commercial and/or office(mixed use). • Small lot or townhome options to provide housing options for seniors and younger families. • Consider non-traditional housing types, such as senior co-ops. • A mix of mid-density housing options that can accommaiate a range of income and age levels. • Space dedicated for special uses such as farmers markets or outdoor theater and music (public gathering places). • To serve as a buffer between the industrial area to the north and the rest of the site, reconfigure the public works facilities and potentially relocate the City Hall and other city services(fire and police). • A multi-generational community center which could include rental spaces (this is an option only if Scenario C expands the use of land for redevelopment, although there's disagreement). 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What makes�is area irrterestinQ or unique? � Amonitiot Location • Park,water,wetland • Walking&biking trails • Natural amenities • Close to heart of city • Community gardens • Proximity to recreation,residential, • Amenities close by industrial • Natural amenities • Central bo Fridley • Communtty gardens • Mbced use � • Adjacent to netghborhood(qu(etj ' Parlcs • Near bfke and waik tratis • Parks—adjacent • Nearmedical • Open green space • Btke trat�,etc. • Park • Park with paths Vi:ibility • Open space • Vfsibtlity • Park • Highly vistble((mprove imagej • Park proximity • Vfstble • Community garden • Visible • Soccer field • Visibility • Open wetlands • Community area tt�at acts as entrance to � park • Access • Softball fields • Aaess tfl healthcare&hospttal • Parks and trails • Access to hfghway • Locke Park • Easily accessible(47) + Good access Rke Craak • High visibflity • Rice Creek � Gentrally located • Water feature near by�Rice Creek) • Good aaess city-w(de • Creek • Creek Proximitytotrarnie • Creek • Public transportation • Near mass transit Sizo of ske • Public transit • No other property of th(s size to develop • Major thoroughfare • 5ome retail • 11,22,or 33 acres • Undeveloped land • Abtltty to deftne city to self and others • Large plece of la nd Page i of 5 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 29 2. What could be accomplished throu�h development that would imarove/enhance ' the area? Housing options Environment • Mix of residential Smore upscale) • Improve water quality • One level senior housing • Liked community solar idea • Senior housing • Restore some wetlands • Mixed housing • Tree barrier—enhance landscaping from University Commarcial uses • Gardens • Some retail • Landscaping • Some commercial • Environmentally sensitive • Restaurant • Masstve solar garden—producing energy revenue Public facilkios/town cantor • Pond where high water and sentor living • Think bigger—utilize the ice arena,public around pond works and part of the park • Creation of downtown—identity Population • Farmers market • Mfxture of age groups • Develop government center and City Hall • Keep people in Fridiey to create downtown at Untversity and • Young people Misstssippi • City Hall�more central Fire Hall Tax base • Farmers Market(summer)/OuUdoor • Taxable—more value theater&music • Generate taxes • Gathering space • Framers Market Appearance/Art • Artattractfon—Center • Anythingbetter • Public gathering space • Something new,attractive,current • Main Street function • Live music& music • Downtown(walkable)—could be located • Improving look of city at current City Hall through Moon Plaza • Public art • Multi-purpose community setting with • Nicely planned,aesthetically p�easing more than one building • A destination • Not high densityvillage,setting similar to • Transitional area old Apache area � • Move public works out—more land to Access develop • Walkway between parks across University • Sidewalks on University Racroation • Consider moving the soccer�elds • Dedicated parking for park((f stays) • Hockey/sports/swimming pool{indoor/ outdoor) Page 2 of 5 Summary Report and Final Recommenda#ions � Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 30 � 3. What concerns for the area do u have as future develo ment occurs? General development Appearance • A development that starts and'can't finish • Design lacks—scenic landscaping,place- • Something that pays taxes making • Mixed funding sources • Well house—out front,visibility • Enhance and better identify park entrance Housing development • No cookie cutter • No low income subsidlzed housing(have • Character in architecture enough) • Limited height • No housing • Not completely high density resfdential Safety • No low income housing • Safety—"personal" • Pedestria n traffic—safety Commercial J Office • Crime—retaii/business may bring • No office/warehouse • Big box retail Parks and green space • No rental • Maintain some open space/park • Don't need retail • Accessibtlity to the creek • No rental • Keep a park wetland NOT swamp • No box store (adjacent or accessible to other park} • No chain restaurant • Keep the tratl/natural feel • No strip mall • Not just office building(okay in mixed use) • No high density that affects nature • Mixed fundingsourr.es . • No roller�ink ' Noise • Sound from industrial • Increased noise � Traffic/flow J parking • Increased traffic • Maintain access and parking for park • Increased traffic • No huge parldng lots • No paid parking(avoid on-street,prefer behindj • Traffic • Train(industry) Page 3 of 5 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development initiative 3� 4. Are there saecific types of uses that this site oould accommodate (e g. senior housin recreational centers retail or commercial uses etic. ? Housing Public faciUties/town oeMar • Residential • City complex—side of nofse only,not • Single family homes other. • Senior(55+owner occupied)/medical • Gathering places-destination (like previous proposal) • Community center • Upscale housing • New City Hall • Transitional-55 and older • Communitycenter/YMCA,fifiess,pool • Entry housfng (possibly retum current community center • Housing or condo/apartments to school) • Condos or apartments(not single family/ • Recreation center townhomes) • Move city facilities • Progressive senior housing • Cultural center • Young family housing or recreational sites • Farmers Market for these famtlies • Recreational center—walking track summer and winter Commarcial/Offka • Farmers Market • Small new retail • Indoor rec center • Restaurants—aim for small bustness , bakery Mix of uses • Retail • Government,industrial,recreation • Support manufacturing base • Mixed use • Hotel/accommodations • Small neighborhood business"village" • Casual sit-down restaurant f could be • Move City Hall and Public Works facilfty to inside/incorporated) site and senior houstng • Co-op • Retafl Otharidaas • Nice restaurant • Utilize existing super structure • Coffee shop • Enhance what exists now • Entertainment • Diversitiy—attractive to ail people and • Entertainment ages • Energy efficient Parks and groen space • More green space • "Rest stop"for bike trail • Bike rental • Dock in pond • Green space and gardens • Move Little League ball fields(currently by community center)to Columbia Arena. Little league flelds • Rafn garden • Landscape arboretum Page 4 of 5 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 32 � 5. What additional information would you Ifke to have in order to assess the redeveloament oaportunities for the Columbia Arena site? What is neededP Parking • Mention recent study—looking ahead • What will be done about parking for the next 40 years. Related costs for soccer field? improvements to existing City Hall and • Present parking situation Public Works. (may answer for some the question,"Do we need a new City Hall?") Traffic and other impacts • What/who is our target market(if • Apartments on University Ave(Ceilo}— residential)? what impact will they have on this • Is there a NEED for a new,larger project? government center?Or community • Ability to change traffic flow center? • Traffic solutions and counts • What is the city lacking?(i.e.balance of business and housing} Environmental impects • Tax basis • Plan to free wetland • What is vision—how does it relate to • Wetland/water impacts (how much can other development—tie in? be redeveloped?) • Whatdoes city government need? • Creek—water runoff,quality impact • Other location for garage • Housing projections/need • Any interested business/retail from previous planning? • Fridley market challenges • Ability to team w(th Spring Lake Park Page 5 of 5 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 33 Attachment E. Block Exercise Summary Sheets (Workshop II) FRIDLEY / COLUMBIAARENA I e�ockExercisesummarysheets � � � � � � f� . �� . ;,; � ;. �. . � - , -�� . _ _. ��. ' �� ,� � � ---_. � ; r�t ' n � re�e j,�,, �- .e �� "'•�,X� SCENARIO#1 SCENARIO#2 � 1 i I +�,. �!W 4. ; I. . 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DETAILS: DETAILS: 16 single family homes 18 single family homes Access and connections across University to the 68 market rate rental park to the west 42,000 s.f.govemment/community center Wedand 5,000 s.f.bike facility Housing and sports facility Government and community center RESULTS: Senior and medical facility Can't repay city Multi family apartments and some single family Millions short of viable RESULTS: Not close to paying city back Millions and millions away from viability even if you could sell the houses for$750,000 each CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE COLUMBIA ARENA S��I FRIDLEY MARCH 75,2015 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 35 FR IDLEY / COLUMBIA ARENA I 6�ock Exercise Summary Sheets ' � ' . ' ' ' ,' � � :,� �,� 5; `�'• ; '� ` � `� , .� �, � . �� - �,,..t�: - . ," � . , ., �, � � •�� arwa�"�.sb��Ps..�..A � r �.�-�1�.. . "r�-e. ` - �r�"ay` '!��-°'i . '(,� � #. ��r� � t' "" ;`� ' ��,�.�'r't � � ; �^``' \` W SCENARIO#1:RockafridleyCenter SCENARIO#2:FridleyCommunityCenter ` ° .`� - �� , R � � ��." �, � �,,;� � � - � � �i ,. �� YI �. r�� ,. , : . .,�� e , � -� i �' ' J^_. - _ _ "�',.::_„__�- -- __ _ _-- — -�-- ^__ --_ .i `. 'l `r�- .�._. a�-:.�:.bar,n�'""��-tr.�-':�:. �, _ ,—" __ �� . � =�� -I '� � ... :�' , ,.. e _ ,: -� �' ` -�;, . '"„"e'".. � -� ,�i ... a: �,,, `T �' s-a�� '!3�.. � . , � p ��ye, . �u!� � � ��, =�, r z>�a DETAILS: DETAILS: 28 Home ownership units 86 home ownership units 80,000 s.f.community center with gym/pooU 30,000 s.f.office community space 30,000 s.f.parking ramp 40,0000 s.f.office space Outdoor skating rink in the center of site becomes Outdoor skating rink in the center of site a farmers markebamphitheater in summer.Space �mes a farmers markedamphitheater in for community gatherings summer.Space for community gatherings Senior housing that is co-op oumed �ge community center on northern portion of Pedestrian walkway over University the site,similar to the Shoreview Community Center RESULTS: Pedestrian walkway over University Plenty of green space Public art incorporated into gathering space Can't pay for the land Lost millions/short millions RESULTS: Not dense enough to attract developers or make Millions short of viable—not enough on the site cost/benefit sense to make it work Not close to paying the city back City on the hook for community center,too CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT]NITIATIVE COLUMBIA ARENA SITE I FRIDLEY MARCH 25,2015 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 36 Attachment F. Developer Panel Meeting Notes (Workshop 111) Fridley: Columbia Arena Corridor Development Initiative Workshop 3: Developer Panel April 8,2015 Fridley Community Center,6085 7"'St NE, Fridiey Meeting Notes Scott Hickok, Fridley Community Development Director, provided information on how public investment would impact property taxes for Fridley households. Public costs to acquire the Coluinbia Arena site: • $2.6M to acquire the property • Additional$800K wili be needed to take the buiiding down Cost to update the existing Fridley Gty Hall: $17M Cost to build new city hall on different site: $21M Doesn't include cost for updating the public works facility. What is the break-even scenario for public investment in the site? • invest$10M of pubiic funds: Increased tax of$58 per household far 20 years. • Invest$2QM of public funds: Increased tax of$116 per household for 20 years. • Invest$30M of public funds: Increased tax of$175 per household for 20 years. Developer Panei Discussion Facilitated by Barbara Raye,Center for Policy Planning and Performance Panel Members: • David Deebach, Pulte Group • David Newman,The Bancor Group • Alan Arthur,Aeon • George Sherman,Sherrnan Associates • Cathy Bennett, Urban Land Institute of MN Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 1 of 7 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 3� Openfng Ques#ions: � 1. What is your development expertise? 2. How would you redevelop the Columbia Arena site? 3. What would you consider to be the greatest challenges and opportunities for the area? David Deebach, Pulte Groua • Pulte Homes merged with Centex in 1979. David's specialty is purchasing land,and going through municipal process to proceed with residential construction. The last ten years have been difficult with the tough economy. Housing is still sluggish(still recovering). David applauded the City for going through this exercise for the Columbia Arena site. Most cities don't provide this type of input. • Reaommendations�or the site:Mid-density housin�(townhomes)and mixed-use. o This is a great spot for housing with parks all around. o Fantastic opportunity to attract families with children—both active and passive park space. o Incredible site for mid-density housing and a mix of commercial and residential uses (mixed- use)—not a good site for single family housing. o Consider townhomes—market or age-targeted buyers(active/empty nesters)who want maintenance free living. o Townhomes haven't been built since 2007 (used to do 300 per year)—starting again in New Brighton. o Townhomes are typically 8-10 units per acre,so an 11 acre site could offer 75—90 townhome units. o NOTE:The public works facility would be an adverse situation for residential uses Dave Newman,The Bancor Group • Dave grew up in Fridley a third of a mile away from the site. He chaired the City's Planning Commission for four year,and served on the School Board for four years. He is the owner of The Bancor Group,which does single family residential. • Reaommendation f�r the site:Two options:i.)Sin�le family homes on small bt,or 2.) Townhornes(more dense). o The park is a wonderful amenity;including tMe trail system. The ability to tie it more together would create an even greater asset. o Single family homes on small lots would attract young families,and townhomes would help empty nesters graduate out of their single family homes to allow young families to move in. Alan Arthur,Aeon • Alan is the President and CEO of Aeon,a non-profit developer of affordable and mixed income residential projects throughout the region,which also offers expertise in historic preservation and sustainable development. • Reaommendation for the site:Apartments and townhomes. o Parks are a great amenity. It will be important to connect the parks through the site,do development along the edges o Design has a bigger impact than density. o What's it going to be?11 acre, 22 acre,or 33 acre site? 0 33 acres would offer an incredible opportunity—so much flexibility to create a mix of elements. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 2 of 7 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 38 o Consider providing a mix of affordability,make room for everyone. o Many seniors can't afford to move out of their homes. To provide options for people you need to be sure that the housing can accommodate all income levels. George Sherman.Sherman Associates • George is the Principle of Sherman Associates,which does urban and suburban redevelopment for 35 years. They have$3.5 billion in redevelopment. Predominately small mixed-use projects, with residential ranging from high-end to affordable,hotels,office,and retail (e.g.grocery stores). • Reaommendation fior the site:A mix of components on the site such as for-sale townhomes,a senior facility,office,and aommunity space(look at what the community needs). o Sherman Associates has done a number of sites similar to this,such as the Falcon Heights Town Square, and in Downtown St. Paul which included for-sale condos, retail,and senior housing. Also,the Burnsville Heart of the City,which included housing,grocery store,and an arts center(built by the City of Burnsville). o For-sale townhome market has hot had as strong of a recovery as projected. Construction prices are rising faster than the sales price. There has been a 10—15%increase in construction pricing. o The rental market is producing units with very high rents—not typical rental market. They're building them for$148K per unit($1.95-$2 per square foot). o Property taxes have a huge impact on making a project work. o Demo�raphic bubble of 65 and over—need altemative housing options. . o Vast ma jority of population can't afford current housing rents($2,�0/month). o Consider building workforce housing(more affordable options). o Non-housing uses could include medical space—there is an expansion in doctor/medical facilities. o New retail continues to be stru�gling. o Office market is weak. The chan�ing office market reflects the fact that many people are now working from home. o A$ree that the 33 acre ver5ion would be the best route to maximize the opportunity. Cathv Bennett, Urban Land Institutie of MN • Cathy is not a developer, but works with developers through the Urban Land Institute,and sharing knowledge between public and private sectors to optimize redevelopment. • Recommendation fior the site: Huge opportunity fi�r City to enter iMo partnership with a private devabper to achieve soals. o Identify the tools that the City has to attract a developer,and incorporate the public goals into the project. o Growing demographic—aging population. 1096 of those 75 and older are aging in place. From 2004—2011 the 75 and older age group grew by 44%. Younger people(25—34)grew by 2%(the years of family formation). Those under 1S dropped by 15%. o What is needed to regenerate the community? o Roseville example: The City purchased a school site,and ran ft as a community center(15 acre—2 acres were wetland). The community center was intended to be a temporary use, while they worked to attract a corporate use,which never was accomplished. A master plan Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 3 of 7 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 39 outlined the principles the community wanted through a phased development(only the first ' phase of the development actually occurred). The City's Request for Proposals(RFP) attracted United Properties to do a mix of housing. The City didn't want traditional assisted living. They were interested in senior cooperatives (96 units),and to add new families (7 small lot homes—two were Habitat for Humanity). To attract the baby boomer�eneration they built 30 units of townhomes. The City negotiated the price of the land and infrastructure investments with the developer to be sure they achieved the goals. o Regenerate neighborhoods—special marketing was done to local residents(90 day market exclusively to Roseville for the new housing units). 3096 of the units went to Roseville residents. o A program was established with a non-profit to purchase the single family homes that people were selling to renovate and resell to first-time homebuyers. DISCUSSION What arc the tooh the C'fty can use to attrod a developer� GS Financial assistance. One part of the project can support another part. More financial assistance(permanent financing)is available for family housing, not for senior housing. I expect that the City will likely have a financial gap in the end. If you want to develop the site right, you will need to leave money on the table. It's good that the for-sale market is coming back. DN We didn't have the challenge of stormwater 20 years ago. Locke Park is an important amenity to minimize those costs. How does Fridley attrod famities) DD It's a misconception that destinations attract families. The number one requirement of young family buyers for single family housing is the school district. Not pools,tot lots,community rooms,trees,or granite countertops—iYs SCHOO LS. DN We have schools of excellence,a small district. Great amenities are already here (trails,parks)— we don't need new amenities. Trafls—we don't woM to give up pubJk aaess. CB ULI research shows the keypriorities for what people want include: 1.} 92%-neighborhood safety 2.) 79%-good schools 3.) 7096—walkability(valued at all a�e levels) Young generation needs housing that they can afford. Many are saddled with a lot of student debt—they don't hav�e as much financial capacity as previous generations. What is!he possfbility of mixed-use? AA All developers want to do something grand. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 4 of 7 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 40 GS Most of our projects are mixed-use (office/housing/retail). A community rec center/City Hall requires public investment. The predaminate use is typically housing,other uses compose 30— 40%. DN Housing well designed can be grand. CB City is in a position to make it grand. With control through their ownership,they can create a partnership path in coordination with private investor(s). The City is in a much better position to bring in a quality developer when they can offer some skin in the game. AA Clarity from the community about what is expected saves everyone a lot of grief and time. DD Create something grand—the developer wants to do something grand, too. What fs the ocnstructfon cnst for a new townhome? � DD The construction costs for a new townhome is around$60—68 per square foot. Total Construction Costs include land,land development(grading,sewer,water,streets, landscaping, street lights,etc.)and soft costs such as legal,tax, interest and overhead. Therefore,the Total Cost number is closer to$130-$140 per square foot(for a 1,700 sq ft townhome the approximate cost would be$�21K-$238Kj. No fnaMive for people apinp fn p/ace to more—lt's not cost effedfvt. AA 10,000 people per day are tuming 65. Seniors are the fiastest growing group of homeless people. It's very hard to get senior affordable housing financed. DD The supply of forf.eited properties(OREO) is depleted. First time homebuyers have nothing to buy. Demand for townhomes are increasing. Wa've heard a/ot af houstng,but whot on fhe non-hauafhg apti�ns� � DD If there is something the City desires, it can be accomplisfied at a public cost. Carve out a public part of the larger development to serve as an amenity. Be prudent on the impact it will have on tax levels generated. We seem fo be alancinQ around the grMS#fon—the GYty naeds clarity and vfsion. GS Developers aren't interested in participating in a project without a vision.The frustration isn't worth it for the developer. AA Maplewood is an example of how not to do it. There was a�ot of political upheava{as council members fought,new council members were elected,city staff were fired and the Counci{hired their friends. It was a mess. We walked away from a project there because we could see that it would be a really long time befo�e anything could get done. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 5 of 7 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 41 DN A vision needs to be consistent with the marketplace. If you build it,they won't come. The � Council has to trust the city staff to manage the project—don't micro-manage. It will require the City and developer to have a true partnership. Investments such as infrastructure and land use must complement each other. The staff drives the machine—works intimately with the developer to meet the goals. CB Fridley staff are highly respected—the City is lucky to have them. l have a son who�S/ookin�for housing—dow»town rental is v�ery expensFve. Why don"t they ha�►oe that kfnd of housinq for ownershfp7 GS 3,000 condos were built in the last 20 years,saturated the market. Townhomes are beginning to come back. The condo market is much slower. The cost/sales price is not in equilibrium. It may get better, but hasn't happened in the last ten years. The cost to build a townhome is$68 per sq ft. The cost to build a condo is$110—120 per sq ft. DD It's a function of supply and demand. We used to see products like that in Uptown. Now the North Loop is the place to be—and can get the price points to accommodate the cost of new corastruction. There is not the same demand in the first and second ring suburbs. Concern aborrt on/y one stop/lght—constridfon of oaess to the area. AA We use traffic engineers to advise developers and the City on those issues. DD I love the idea of a pedestrian bridge—it's a must to get people over safely. What sc(�ool distrkt ts the slte!nT Spring Lake Park Attrodin�youn�familfes:The lawn and rombkr styles arc not attractive for young peopk. We don'� want to just walk on trafls, we wwnt to w�alk to thJnQs. CB That's exactly what is heard by the younger generation. The majority are not interested in single family housing with yards. They are looking for smaller lots,with shared open space and access to jobs without owning cars. Move out houslnp CB Explore renovations to adapt housing. Richfield Redesign is an example. The City provides resources for architectural fees and money to do the improvements to make the houses more marketable to the younger generation. WiB the industry on the north sfde be o b�fador(fmpad deMe/opmeM�)? Cou/d the Clty Ho!!ad as a bt{ffer� AA It's not an offensive use—not heavy industrial,not a significant problem. It can be buffered easily. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 6 of 7 Susnm�ry 4teport and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 42 The reason/bought fnto fhc►eefghborhood was because of the park area. /don'�want to see it chanped. Cky No one has plans for the site—just offering insights. There are options for reconfiguring the acreage—with no net loss for the park area. DD A developers viewpoint regarding the park—the homes will be purchased by people with the same desire as the existing residents. Wa deffmd the vision fn the flrst meeting. Rottland—challenged to sell the homes they built. They were priced$3UK higher than the average home value in Fridley. Desire for public use was heard. Need to consider the tax burden. Wikh one third of the land earmarked for public purpose,that leaves opportunity for mixed-use development on the remaining portion. Fridley Columbia Arena CDI—Developer Panel Discussion Page 7 of 7 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Devefopment lnitiative 43 Attachment G. Evaluation summaries for each CDI Workshop Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena Evaluation-March 11, 2015 Tonight was the first of four meetittgs regarding the potential redevelopment of the Columbia Arena and surrounding area.Please tell us how effective the meeting was in meeting its goals. 1. What worked well or were good parts of the session for you? 0 1 thought it was well planned out o Conversation input from everyone o A good foundation on which to build our session o (4)Dan Cornijo's presentation with pictures of what projects had been done elsewhere o Having a lot of ideas o (4)Small group/round table discussion/action o All of it o (3)Good history of Columbia Arena f area was very informative o Group sessions to gather ideas o Worked well together with people we did not lrnow o Interaction and ideas possibilities o Everyone's ideas were heard o Impact of younger folks who may end up paying for decisions made by older ones. I believe that if buildings are still good and functional don't build new ones. 2. What could have been improved? o (2) Can't think of anything,nothing yet o More questions and answers o Background was good and necessary.Back ground has been given so next time we have that information,leave and time for discussion o (2) Don't need Barbara to recap,facilitate each small group sharing o (2)I.arger screen for those of us in the back of the room and louder volume for speaker o (2)How do we get more diversity in these meetings?Young people of color o Comments about people(many whom I luiow are hard-working) who struggle to find affordable housing 3. Check the box that most represents your opinion:l =�cellent and 4= Poor. 1 � , 3 ` � �'i��Q�' �cae#l+�nt �rit�d �ai�. P�oor • City leaders provided useful background 17 9 1 0 on the site,community needs,and the oals of the lannin rocess. 1 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative � Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena • �pert presentation provided helpful 17 8 1 0 considerations for redevelopment including design,uses,styles,and creating sense of communi . • Community members had an opportunity 19 � � 0 to talk about future needs and ideas for the site with each other. • The facilitated conversation helped to 21 7 0 0 identify common areas of interest, concerns,and values. 4. Would you recommend the next session to your neighborsJcolleagues? ��N 4 ��!M,�� 5. What additional information would you like to have included in the next meeting? o Can you give us a snapshot of what properties are not currently taxed in Fridley? o Information on apartrnents on 61�and University rent and number of units amenities o Wedands mosquito riskwhat happens if we take garage space o Taxable or not what percentage of Fridley is t�ed o Budget feasibility of city funded project o When is the area going to be down . o What is being done can be done to open up the south parldng area for soccer families during demolition iYs all closed off right now o What is the city's expectation need for property tax income o What would aty like to see? o Compiie 1 master list of the group ideas for the 5 questions o Covered o The overall"session"for Fridley long term something in having stock o What does the city need,housing,retail,and City Hall park area what is city looldng at for revenue what about the water treatment plant can it be moved o What are the city needs public works,police fire governing building. Present building not very usable. If new city offices were built what would happen to present ciry building? o Discussion of access to south parldng area for current park use for near future several years starting now 2 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 45 Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena o H20 use and quality is and will become a vital future concern.FYI there's federal ta�c credits on solar,wind and through 12/16 and there's"Made in MN"incentives for solar panels made in MN. I attended this meeting because I love Locke Park and what is decided and how it will impact the natural habitat remaining there. o Looking at moving soccer fields o Talk about rerouting the frontage road 6. 10.How long have you lived or worked in the area? ��:��i=� � ��,�-9 Y��:��-�� _�+ ��_�� . �ea� ��ai's �teahs Ye:us �pP�Y 7. What age bracket do you represent? ��'�'� '��«+._.'��l''�� :_..��i�t ��,— `�io��e�#t�� 8. What cultural/ethnic heritage do you represent? 0 9-Caucasian 0 2-Atnerican o Polish American o Hispanic Multiethnic o We live 3 houses south of the area o White Scandinavian o WASP o Scandinavian 9. How did learn about tonighYs session? 0 15-mailing 0 2-Newspaper 0 2-email 0 4-flyer o Lots of diverse ideas o Lots of ideas o Seott Hickock 10.What had you hoped to get from tonighYs session? o (8)lnformation o Ability to have an opportunity to help plan for Fridley future o (2)F�actly what happened/occurred o The city was thinking 3 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative � Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena o Open mindedness o Found out what's being planned o Find out what is flexibility o Possibilities and information o Ideas and plans for arena site o I hoped that they would just let me decide what to build o New ideas o Get an idea what is likely to happen o Insight form the city o What are some options o Brainstorm ideas propose my ideas 11.How satisfied are you overall with tonight's session? ��l��,..�±� �� .: •�t�.�t: �`��„�, ]�� ,,,_��r .s*"`� ��, ��` f -;�� _ " - ti 12.Other Comments(Optional) o Please raise my tages for this project(Seriously) o There was litde or no ethnic diversity at this meeting.Would we be building nice faalities that might be overtaken by some who don't care about it example YMCA o Right now with the barricades on the to the parl�ng area there is no parlflng for soocer games,soccer school,and horseshoe players etc.who use the existing park.There shauld be access to the existing south parking area for aurent park users.This may be needed for several years o Yes to pedestrian bridge over University Ave between this site and ball fields o Thanks o Great interacbve sessions lots of enthusiasm o Need to have multiple uses.S�ngle family,up grade step up housing,walk able interconn+ect with rest of dty park and bike trail etc o Nice that you offer childcare but put them in another room,it was too noisy.But,thankyou-better late than neyer. o Speaker not loud enough o I can afford higher taxes I don't care o Great preparation and host leadership For more information contact: Gretchen Nicholls Paul Bolin TC LISC at 651-265-2280 City of FYidley at 763-572-3591 GNicholls@lisc.org Paul.Bolin@fridleymn.gov 4 Summary Report and Final Recommendations . Fridley Columbia Arena( Corridor Development Initiative 4� Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena Evaluation-March 25,2015 Please tell us how effective tonighYs Block Exercise was in meeting its goals. 1. What worked well? • Visual feeling • Lots of input from everyone • Blocks • Having site plan • The staff'organized the scenarios-good start • Consolidating ideas • I like the intetaction of the group • Maps • Eye opening about development � • Developer perspectives • Not much • Nothing 2. What could have been improved? • No ideas followed the first session's concepts and ideas(mostly housing and a city hall).Too large of groups(more smaller size groups). • Needed the feasibility and/or tax implications at start.All the feedback from the various scenarios was"not feasible"wtuch was very discouraging � • Given some idea of what ldnd of density would be needed to'break even" • More shared'�n►hat 1 thinl�'from individuals • All other new development-a"Macro Understanding"of all that is going on in Fridley • 1 more table would have been nice with blocks • Discussion of mazket demand • We built the scenarios,but not one person at our table actuaily liked airy of the scenarios.We worked the exercise but no one really liked them • Non-developer perspectives • One person at our table was domineering • We should have some basic facts-such as density required and cost of developer 3. Check the bmi that most re resents our o inion: 1=Excellent and 4=Poor. • Community members had an 6 � 1 1 opportunity to build sample develo ment o tions. • Participants gained luiowledge about 5 6 2 3 the financial feasibili of their ideas. • Pazticipants had an opportunity to hear 5 � 2 1 ideas from other community members and explore inultiple options for the future. 1 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 48 Corridor De�elopment Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena • Design considerations,trat�c flow& 4 5 3 3 parldx►g,and oxher development concepts were helpful in preparing a successful develo ment. 4. Would you recornmend the next session to our ne' bors colleagues? �� "��s .�.�„��; Comments: • Some ideas and follcs were strong on their views"some narrow and dated" • More time needed 5. How long have you lived or worked in the area? ��-��x� ��►"�a�� ..�� "�� `�`�,��`�c��:;:; ,��,T%#��I�► 6. What age bracket do you represent? ��,�� E ��,�. ,:� .�� `� �� r �. _ - �. �_ .� 3.�� .�3 7. What cultural/ethnic heritage do you represent? • White(7) • Scandinavian(1) • Norwegian (1) • Europeari(1) 8. How did leam about tonighYs session? • More questions to be answered • Catne last time(2) • First session(Z) • Mailings and tteighbors(4) • Newspaper • Flyer/last meeting • Email 9. 1+Vhat had you hoped to get from tonighYs session? • Development of previous sessions ideas and concepts • Didn't have any expectations • Site possibility • More information(2) • I had hoped our input from 2 weeks ago would have been uhlized • Better idea of whai could be done • Understanding of possibilities • About what 1 expected form opening remarks of tonight 2 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative qg Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena 10.What additional information would you like to have included in the next meeting? • Cost of city hall public safety of New Brighton,Blaine,Coon Rapids,Andover and Columbia Heights • More leadership • Need to Imow what a minimal"break even"scenario looks like and have opportunity to discuss • Would it be possible to have someone next meeting to give a scenario if a new city hall would go in this sight • It would be helpful to lrnow what the city's goals for use of the azea is • Finance,who we l�ave to partner with(do we need a developer) • Wiiat is the formula cost or numbers of housing units to make profitable to developers,what cost offset is needed by city to make possible • What city really needs and what is left for community to have an opinion about • Likelihood of non-developer oriented opportunity 11.How satis8ed aze you overall with tonight's session? {'�"1fi�r+y ��`Some�at ��o�n��a �1��► ° .,.: _�: ; ,�_ ,: - � . . .. ��,at� �i��+� 12.Additional comments. (Optional) • Many people disoouraged after this week.Need to see positive possibilities next time • It seemed like the ideas,wlrich wer�generated two weeks ago,were for naught.This week the push is cleaiiy for residential. • Could we get information about t�proceas of development"stages" • What about parking when the arena is gone?Where will the park users park their cars7 • None of the ideas are interesting to developers why are we asking developers to come give ideas • Was fiustrating to hear t�at all our wc�k at each table was told it was feasible,ok give us mrn+e iv�ormation that would make it feasible. • Thanks for oPP��Y • I agrce with others,raise my taaes and keep green space and parks • This session woke u�a lot of feelings about losing the park and the open spaces.I would like to keep things the way they are.Not a lot of houses if developers won't consider this we don't need them • We really have vacant�aces in die businesses along here.Please consider I would like to see this site bring beauty to the area.Please consider the quietness and the wefland area • Question,if the soil is bad why are we discus�ng housiag for this sight.There are power lines in this area tbat buzz in the summer. • Drive through the city asldng??What can be done?Make better. 3 routes divide city highway 47/centYal and railroad site is not c�nvement from University Ave. • Do we need high-rise housing?Retail not workable!Have businesses cloaing.Senior population limited resources.We need to attract and keep young families.Need �scale housing. 3 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 50 Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena Bvaluatfon-Apr[I8,2025 Tonight was the third of four meetings regarding options for redevelopment of the Columbia Arena. � Please tell us how well the meeting and developer panel met its goaLs. 1. What worked well? • Not much • Enjoyed having the developers here.Impot�►t that they reinforced partnership • Good to hear from developers • Open to discussion;and child care • Heard what developers would and would not do • Pleasantly svrprised after last meeting • Heard from developers the realty of needit►g to do housing or publfc will beaz most/all cost • One sided towazd housing • Forum of speakers • Discussion with developers • Clarified how much we don't want houses in the park • Input by developers 2. What could be improved? • Tell people to wrap it up when tallang • You do it well • More question time,better panel(non-housing representation) • Make it clear"no section 8" • Separate room for children • Keep the small children at home or get a babysitter • Having a decent meeting room without crying babies.It was very distracting on such an important subject • More time for questions � • Too rushed • Less talk about developing the parks and more about the arena itself • Better idea on what city needs to make things visible 3. Please rate the followi items b utti an'S�'or"`�("in the ro riate column � � , r �* � �`,��, w m''��`�;� � �d`+��,` ,.,'� <"�.} ea,` s li�.._: � • You gained information about options to use a good �9 � 8 1 �� portion of the site for a.public purpose ie.community center or new ci hall com lex • You better understand the considerations that developers 15 4 0 use when evalua ' a site. • You gained ideas about how the community can build a 13 4 1 relationshi with develo ers re its vision. • You had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss with 11 7-Not 1 the panel and others the goals and concerns you have for �o� re-develo ment. Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 5� Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena 4. What additional information would you like to have before our fuLal meeting? • How we can make the 11 acres work • About the pilings under the arena.Would it be possible to build a new city center on those pilings? • How are the stop lights at 69m and University going to be handled as far as industrial and residential? • More information from the public on whether they want affordable housing and rental in their neighborhood • Timeline-discuss at the last meeting. Phases?When will C.A.be demolished?Will there be more sessions after these 4?The garage area was considered by panelists to be a detriment to housing.There is a combination of arena and garage area that would be a natura122-acre site for development and keep Locke City Park. • If you add family housing,is school district able to handle the influx of idds, as schools are getting full?Why is the middle of Fridley in SLP school district? Why develop family housing in Fridley that will have greater benefit to SLP? Has city considered bringing ball fields,across University into the development? • Hard numbers$ • If the new site is used for city offices what happens to the old site?We start this process all over again? 5. How long have you lived or worked in the azea? �'��"Y�1's��.� �.�� 0-1��ea�� "= ��►`��'�� 6. What age bracket do you represent? '�'�eu��l,� Y��n$ � ��`.�. ��_. , �t�j�e�t�etl(1�) 7. How satisfied are you overall with tonighYs session? '1�k�y�� "�ttme�A�� il�� `� .�`��`�#?1s�i��d(i� � ' = `�+��e�-� .:,:, _ -.. �pt�+►'1�.�� - 1�1 �_ b a _ ; x.,��, _ . � . � For more information contact: Gretchen Nicholls Paul Bolin TC L1SC at 651-265-2280 City of Fridley at 763-572-3591 GNicholls@lisc.org Paul.Bolin@fridleymn.gov 2 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 52 Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena Comments: • Not coming together in cohesive manner 4 meetings not nearby enough time.Can't see where this is going. • I would like to leave the park as it is-our grandchildren love to use the equipment. The Baptist school uses the park for recreaiaon the soccer filed is regularly used. Families use the park for picnies.I would like the old ice arena,use it as a live theater.Could be used for music or talent shows it wouldn't be too expensive for some remodeling.We have been to a downtown theater in a warehouse,we attended a theater in Saint Paul in an old church,we attended a theater in Anoka in an old movie theater,we have been to plays in the school auditorium. 3 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 53 . Corridor Development Initiative � City of Fridley Columbia Arena Session 4-April 22,2015 Tonight is the fourth and final session for the CDI project regarding the Columbia Arena site. Let us l�ow how well the session met its goals as well as suggestions regarding the overall four-meeting series. 1. What was most helpful about tonight's session? • F�ccellent moderator • Interaction with all age groups • Public input • Yes • Get a feel for diversity in the community • Listening to the interaction ideas • Open discussion • The give and take • Having a draft to work as a starting point • Consensus building • Good handouts,good moderator 2. Can you support the recommendations the group developed and approved? �� ► �� • Scenario B • Most • Adamantly opposed to option B.Too limiting • Withholds too much land for parkland • Mostly 3. What did you gain from the project overall?(i.e.relationships,insight, information etc.) • Relationships and insight • Diversity • Insight�2� • Information (3) • Insight and information • The community is fairly well orientated to common goals • Willingness of the city to work with the community • How hard city planning is • Better understanding of the potential and limitations of the site • Personal agendas took too much time • Give me insight as to which is being considered 4. What could have been improved to make the project more effective? • No ldds allowed under 6 Thank you! Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 54 Corridor Development Initiative City-of fridley Columbia Arena • Maybe have the developers provide more facts and financial ideas • 1 more session • Nothing • Not allowing changes based on one person's point of view! Poor consensus building , . � • Stick to the time • Another microphone 5. Would you recommend this series/project to other cities or communities? ��. �r �� , �: � . 6. How many sessions did you attend?(Circle one answer.) ��.M#; �� ,C �d� 4' �. � 3;'� w. � .1: » : -� 3a v . � ._ � � ��f �4"= .�'°ti-`� ��'fi . . 7. How long have you lived or worked in the area? �=��.�� y'��►�� `. :��, _ , . _ . I 8. What age bracket do you represent? �� , �� . i�� 9. Overall how sabsfied are you with the project? �� , ' � � � �� .. � �� , �< t �, . � ° � ��.. 10.Do you have any additional comments you would like to make to LISC,the G�ty staff or elected oi�`icials� • Keep the park • I'm worried about the developers • Thank you • Locke Park serves as a buffer and keeps the traffic and noise at a minimum so many families and others can play,ride bikes,and enjoy the natural surroundings . • Hard decision to be made-good luck 2 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 55 Corridor Development Initiative City of Fridley Columbia Arena • Why going over the goals again! Did that at the first meeting.Looks and feels like trying to fill up time • I like limited goals,rather than including everything,such as God, motherhood and apple pie,which is what we end up with • Barbara Raye did an excellent job • Barbara Raye was outstanding.The current city hall location would be ideal as senior"market value"housing.One can walk to the library,clinic, bus,and drug store,etc.its very walkable for seniors.Sell it to recoup dollars,move citp hall to the arena location which meshes well with parks,trails,etc.a private developer might be interested in the current ciry hall location to build sometlung nice-its very visible.Sorry to be communicating this way-couldn't find an opportuniry for the microphone • Great effort by moderator • Not all young people attend Fridley schools.Some attend S.L.P some attend Columbia Heights • Need to include the softball fields across University in discussion to develop.City Hall and Public'Works could go along railroad tracks.Fields are severely underutilized over 12 months 3 Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 56 Attachment H. 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Attachment 1. Overview of the Corridor Development initiative � __ -.�.,.�_,- _� �t� -� - �� .�.��.�_^ � LIS :�.i-�� _ �. ; . � . � z „� � �, � Twin Cities � �.�,,. ._.,. , � _ .. . ' ti� _,�� . , .�� .�- _ ___ ___ _ Corridor Development initiative . Overview The Gorridor DeveloRment Initiative(GDI), coordinated by the Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support CorQoration (LISC),is a proactive planning process to assist the planning and development of mixed-use projecu, including mixed income, higher density housing along major corridors,with access to transportation options, retail amenities, parks,and job opportunities. CDI fosters an eacciting partnership among neighborhoods, ciq government,and a technical team of development consultanu, design experts, and facititators to connect market opporcunities with neighborhood and city goals and raises the level of dia{ogue around redevelopment issues. In 2407 the Corridor Development Initiative received the American Planning Association's National Planning Excellence Award for a Grassroots Initiative. "The Initiative shows the importance of getting residents meaningfully engaged in shaping the future of their neighborhoods,"said APA Awards Jury Chair Caroi Rhea,AICP."Any community looking for a new way to resolve controversial neighborhood redevelopment and infill issues should consider using this as a model," she said. The heart of the program involves an interactive block exercise facilitated by a neutral team of design and development experts from the Initiative's technical team.Through this hands-on educationai workshop residenu, neighborhood teaders,and other participants devetop their own housing or mixed-use development proposals and test them to see whether they are financialty viable.As a result,participants learn about cost factors and other considerations developers must address when putting together a proposal. "The Corridor Devebpment Initiative pulls citizens out of the reactionary role that they play in community devebpment decisions,and into a proactive role where they play an active part in directing deve{opment for their community,"said Gretchen Nicho!!s,Program Officer at Twin Cities LISC and Corridor Development Initiative Coordinator."It models a new way to engage ciaes and communities by raising the level of dialogue around redevelopment issues,and setting the stage for firture development. People come to realize how density and affordable housing become tools for creating a viable development project,"she said. Through the tnitiative's consensus approach, said Minneapolis Mayor R.T.Rybak,citizen energy is harnessed"to build communities far stronger than anything government can do alone." The Corridor Development Initiative is used in both urban and suburban cities throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area,and is being replicated in other cities nationally. For more information contact: Gretchen Nicholls Twin Cities LISC/Corridor Development Initiative 651-265-2280 gnicholl�lisc.org Videos and testimonials are available at:VWYW.corridordevelopment.Ot"� Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 59 Attachment J. Announcement / publicity flyer for the Fridley Columbia Arena CDI workshops � �� -� - -L A 4� - Joinusi� guidingthefuture - � ��= rede�elo men� of the Colu�bia Arena site! -� � `��k ��'� p The City of Fridley invites you to an exciting conversation to guide the redevelopment of the Columbia Arena site. With support from a team of j� design and development experts, community members � will participate in a series of workshops to explore whaYs ' possible for this special site. Markyour calendars! We e�courage participants to attend all four euents ` s All events are fiee and open io the public and will be held at: � �7 ; Fridley Community Center ; ,, �� ` 6085 7th Street Northeast,Fridley,MN 55432 � - ` r Workshop I:Gather Information � �,,,,� � Wednesday,March 11,2015, 6:00-8:00 pm ...�,�_ What is important and unique about the Columbia Arena site? �,'�. _ - ��,.�=.�;, ' What are the concerns about future development,and what �'�.�'k `'� t r • can be achieved through development? �a.. � ��„ ..� � ,_ /" . ` y- �``: �� '�`-�°-"'` Workshop II:Development Opportunities--The � �z;'� ° i i i 'i i Block Exercise Wednesday,March 25,2015, 6:00-8:00 pm _,� � � , Join your neighbors in an interactive workshop to create feasible development scenarios for the Columbia Arena site. Design and development experts will be on hand to share ideas and insights. Childcare will be provided by request only. Please Wor�cShop 111:Developer Discussion RSVP to Gretchen Nicholls at 651-265-2280 one Wednesday,Apri18,2015, 6:Q0-8:00 pm week in advance of each wrorkshop if you would Explore the opportunities and challenges of development like to request childcare, accommodations for With a panel of developers and market consultants to build a disabilities or language interpretation. strategic road map for the future of the Columbia Arena site. For more information,contact: Paul Bolin at 763-572-3591 H►orkshop IV:Framing Recommendations or paul.bolin@fridleymn.gov Gretchen Nicholls,Twin Cities LISC Wednesday,Apri122,2015, 6:00-8:00 pm at 651-265-2280 or gnicholls@lisc.org Contribute to the creation of development recommendations for the Columbia Arena site,which will be submitted to the City Council and Planning Commission. www.fridleymn.gou I www.www.tclisc.orgltwin_citieslgrants_loanslcorridot.php Summary Report and Final Recommendations Fridley Columbia Arena� Corridor Development Initiative 60 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA HRA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-06 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the "Commissioners") of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota (the "Authority") as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. It has been proposed that the Authority sell certain residential property (the "Property") described below: Legal Description: Street Address Lots 27& 28, Block F, Riverview Heights 581 Ironton St. NE Section 2. Findings. 2.01. The Authority hereby finds that it has approved and adopted a development program known as the Modified Redevelopment Plan for its Redevelopment Project No. 1 (the "Redevelopment Program") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.001 et seq. 2.02. The Authority hereby finds that it has approved and adopted a Housing Replacement District Plan (the "Plan") and created Housing Replacement District No. 1, pursuant to and in accordance with Laws of Minnesota 1995, Chapter 264, Article 5, Sections 44 through 47; Laws of Minnesota 1996, chapter 471, article 7, section 22; Laws of Minnesota 1997, chapter 231, article 10, section 13; Laws of Minnesota 2002, chapter 377, article 7, section 6; Laws of Minnesota 2008, chapter 154, article 9, section 19, and 2.03. The Authority hereby finds that it has performed all actions required by Minnesota Statutes for the sale of the Property. 2.04. The Authority hereby finds that the sale of the Property promotes the objectives as outlined in its Redevelopment Program and the Plan. HRA Resolution No. 2015-06 Page 2 Section 3. Approval of the Sale. 3.01 The sale of the Property is hereby approved. Section 4. Authorization for Execution and Delivery. 4.01. The Chairman, the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any documents necessary to effect the sale of the Property in accordance with the Authority's Housing Replacement Program. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, THIS 4th DAY OF JUNE, 2015. _________________________________________ LAWRENCE R. COMMERS - CHAIRMAN ATTEST: ____________________________________________ WALTER T. WYSOPAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Fridley HRA Housing Program Summary Cover Page June 4, 2015 HRA Meeting ReportDescription Loan Summary Report Loan application activity (e.g. mailed out, in process, closed loans) for year- to-date. Also shows the number of field appointments scheduled and completed for the Remodeling Advisor Services administered by Center for Energy and Environment. Home Energy Squad E-mail detailing recent activity and year to date. K:\HRA\Agenda Packets\2015 Agenda Packets\2015 06 04\Housing Program Cover June 2015.docx ` Fridley HRA Housing Program Summary Cover Page June 4, 2015 HRA Meeting Report Description Loan Summary Report Loan application activity (e.g. maifed out, in process, closed loans)for year- to-date. Also shows the number of field appointments scheduled and completed for the Remodeling Advisor Services administered by Center for Energy and Environment. Home Energy Squad E-mail detailing recent activity and year to date. H:\�Paul's Documents\HRAll-IRA Agenda Items�2015Vune 4,2015\Housing Program Cova June 2015.docx r FRIDLEY Loan Summary Report � Activity for Period 4/11/15 -5/10/15 cee�' Cenfer for Energy and Environment Application packets requested/mailed: This period: � Year-to-Date: � � Residentiaf Advisor Visits: This period: � Year-to-Date: � Loans currently in process for residents in your City/Neighborhood: � Closed Loans This period: Year-to-Date: Fridley Units Units 0 p Closed End 5,660.00 1 5,660.00 1 Last Resort 10,000.00 1 10,000.00 1 Total 15,660.00 2 15,660.00 2 � leveraged Funds This period: Units Year-to-Date: Units � 0 0 I Total p � p � Types of Improvements Financed YTD #of Projects °/a of Total Types of Properties Financed YTD # %of Total Flooring/Carpet/Tile 1 20.00 Single Family Residence 2 100.OQ Kitchens 1 20.00 Other Interior Improvements 1 20.00 Plumbing 1 20.00 Siding,Stucco,Exterior Paint 1 20.00 � Bolin, Paul From: Hannah Strong <hstrong@mncee.org> Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 3:53 PM To: Bolin, Paul SubJect: Re:April HES numbers Hi Paul, There have two (2) enhanced visits in Fridley this May. That brings the total for 2015 to 38. Thanks, Hannah On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 3:45 PM, Bolin, Paul<Paul.Bolin(cr�,fridlevmn. o�v>wrote: Hannah— Can you send me the update for May so far? I am sending out my HRA packet tomorrow morning. Thank you. Sincerely, �� Paul Bolin,AICP Assistant Executive Director City of Fridley Housing& Redevelopment Authority 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Paul.bolin@fridlevmn.�ov D-763-572-3591 F-763-571-1287 1