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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 13. 1998 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />C. <br /> <br />Resolution #98-49, Supporting a Joint Grant Application for the Neighborhood <br />Commons Project under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Grant <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mr. Ringwald explained that Staff has been working cooperatively with area communities as part <br />of the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition (New Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview) and is <br />also updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. As a function of those activities, Staff has been <br />speaking with neighboring communities to address common issues. He explained that the City <br />has a variety of corners which are shared with several cities. As examples: County Road D and <br />Cleveland Avenue, County Road D and New Brighton Road/Lake Joharma Boulevard, and <br />County Road D and Lexington Avenue (County Road D Corridor). <br /> <br />Mr. Ringwald stated the Comprehensive Plan meeting notes indicate the Planning Commission <br />is looking at these corners for a new zoning district to address how these parcels can be <br />developed/redeveloped since they are very small and have limited buildability. However, they <br />do have a function which, if designed correctly, could enhance the immediate area. Mr. <br />Ringwald advised of the plans of surrounding communities for their corner properties and noted <br />the opportunity exists to create something that is more cohesive including development <br />opportunities. He explained that this would be a joint application with the cities of Roseville, <br />Shoreview, and New Brighton for the County Road D corridor. The intent is to seek funds to <br />assist with the joint redevelopment of the areas adjacent to this corridor. <br /> <br />f/f <br /> <br />Mr. Ringwald explained that Staff is requesting the Council adopt Resolution #98-49 supporting <br />a $500,000 joint grant application for the neighborhood commons project under the Metropolitan <br />Livable Communities Act. The intent is that this project will have no direct cost to the City other <br />than staff time. Depending on how this application scores for grant funding, additional Council <br />considerations may be needed. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if this would be handled through ajoint powers agreement (JPA). Mr. <br />Ringwald noted the City already has a JPA with North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition. He <br />explained that Staff has worked with neighboring communities on some smaller projects and it <br />would be nice to work on a mid-sized project prior to the start of larger projects. He reported <br />that Staff received some fairly good feedback on this grant application. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson asked if participants have discussed a formula for distribution of the <br />grant funds. Mr. Ringwald stated they have not and will need to address that further based on a <br />detailed budget which identifies what is involved. He reported the application deadline is at the <br />end of this week and the other communities are considering a similar resolution of support. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski stated she assumes the property owners will be part of this process. <br />Mr. Ringwald stated they will meet with the neighborhood to discuss and prioritize their needs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski asked ifthe grant would be looked at more favorably ifthose <br />meetings had already taken place and items prioritized. Mr. Ringwald stated it may not and <br />explained that sometimes there is more money for plarming than the actual improvement work. <br /> <br />. <br />