2B, Bethel University Master Planning Process

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--A�EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: October 17,2011 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick, Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner �`1 SUBJECT: Bethel University Master Planning Process Background Bethel University is working through a campus master planning process that began at the end of the summer. Bethel University has asked to meet with the Council early in their process in order to provide an update of their timeline, share their goals for their future master plan., and get input from Council on some critical issues and concerns as they move through their visioning and planning phases. This process is`similar to the one Northwestern College underwent in 2006 and 2007. In the case of Northwestern College, once their internal master planning process was complete, they approached the cities of Roseville and Arden Hills to get an approved Master PUD. It should be noted that the internal master planning process is distinct from the public approval process for a Master PUD. Bethel has not yet formally indicated that once their internal master plan is complete they will continue with an application for an approved Master PUD, though that may certainly be a logical next step. As part of their master planning process, Bethel University is examining its classroom, office, and other space needs now and into the future. This includes evaluating the existing campus property, but also properties owned by Bethel outside of the main campus area. Furthermore, Bethel will be identifying immediate, short-term, and long-term projects that will move the campus master plan forward, as that vision is developed. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for October 17, 2011 P:lPlanninglCity Council Memos1201 P10-17-11-Bethel Maier Plan Update-Memo.doc Page 1 of 2