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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-10 EN HILLS Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APRIL 21,2010 7:30 AM CITY HALL -- 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Van Holtum called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Ed von Holtum; Community Development Director James Lehnhoff, Council Liaison Stan Harpstead; Commissioner Members Rob Davidson; James Huninghake; and Dan Erickson. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Business Meeting Project Updates Mr. Huninghake reported he had a meeting and the business owner was curious about the B-2 zoning district subcommittee results. B. TCAAP Update and Proposed Zoning Regulations Community Development Director Lehnhoff handed out the most recent TCAAP zoning regulations to the EDC. He reviewed the changes to the Mixed Business portion of the document and asked for comment. Council Liaison Harpstead noted the Council was not in favor of numerous warehouse/ showroom businesses within TCAAP due to the questionable long-term viability. The Council would be interested in gaining feedback on how to build sustainable business districts. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the City fully expects that the developer will request amendments to the zoning codes based on market driven needs at the time of redevelopment. However, the City wants to prepare itself the best way possible before the public auction while still maintaining a level of flexibility. EDC Minutes April 21, 2010 Page 2 of 4 B. TCAAP Update and Proposed Zoning Regulations (continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained the Council did consider the EDC's comment about commercial square footage and that a 100,000 square foot anchor would remain within the redevelopment language. Council Liaison Harpstead indicated some of the larger commercial retail spaces have created smaller footprint buildings and this would be allowed within the TCAAP redevelopment. Mr. Davidson stated these established square footages would set the tone for the commercial development on this site. He indicated the exclusion of larger square footage retail could hurt the development. Mr. Davidson asked if the Council had thought about allowing a retail mall. Council Liaison Harpstead noted the Council has not considered a retail mall development. Mr. Davidson indicated he would like to see the City remain flexible with the developer taking on the redevelopment of the site. Mr. Huninghake felt a large corporate campus would be ideal for the TCAAP site. . Mr. Erickson stated he would rather see large corporate campuses on the site than trucking/ warehouse positions. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the Council was very interested in a corporate campus on the site. Council Liaison Harpstead indicated the City would have to guide and accommodate the planning to assure that there is a proper mix of uses on the TCAAP site. He explained a Vikings Stadium has been discussed and the Council would be willing to consider this, but would have to be incorporated into the rest of the redevelopment. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated a purpose statement would have to be written into the code to allow for a larger regional important venue that could be accommodated on the property. Mr. Davidson felt the Vikings Stadium would be a great fit for the site, along with retail and housing. He suggested staff speak with representatives from the Vikings about this partnership. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the City has not been approached to date, but conversations are taking place. EDC Minutes April 21, 2010 Page 3 of 4 B. TCAAP Update and Proposed Zoning Regulations (continued) Council Liaison Harpstead noted the Council will continue to review this document, along with gaining input from the Planning Commission and Park Board. A public hearing will be held in June prior to Council approval. He explained the document could always be amended if issues were to arise in the future. Community Development Director Lehnhoff invited the EDC to attend the Planning Commission or Council meetings to provide additional input. He encouraged the EDC to forward any additional comments or questions to him after the meeting. UPDATES A. TCAAP & Other Projects Community Development Director Lehnhoff asked the committee for their general comments B. Commission Members Community Development Director Lehnhoff asked the committee for their general comments • C. Council Liaison Council Liaison Harpstead reported a position was offered to an individual for the City Administrator position. With the TCAAP transition last May, the City needed better leadership and negotiations continue at this point to fill the vacancy. Council Liaison Harpstead indicated the TH 10 and CR 96 approval process should come before Council in several months for final approval. The Council is concerned about how this area will impact the surrounding neighborhoods. In addition, MnDOT is interested in redoing bridges (seven total in Arden Hills) on 1-694 to the point they may break ground in 2011. The City will need to consider how these rebuilds affect the traffic flow throughout the City, especially along County Road E. The B-2 redevelopment may wait until the bridge rebuilds are complete. Council Liaison Harpstead reviewed detailed reconstruction MnDOT plans with the group. Council Liaison Harpstead suggested the links to the MnDOT plans be emailed to the EDC members. He anticipated that MnDOT would be bringing the plans before the City of Arden Hills in the next few months. Community Development Director Lehnhoff reported the Arden Plaza redevelopment was on hold indefinitely and they have not secured a contract with Walgreens to date. He anticipates an amended PUD to come before the City within the next month or so. EDC Minutes April 21, 2010 Page 4 of 4 • C. Council Liaison (continued) Council Liaison Harpstead indicated the City negotiated adequate engineering services with the City of Roseville over the past month. An additional 800 hours of engineering services will be provided to assist the City in meeting the 2010 CIP work plan. OTHER BUSINESS There was nothing at this time. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Minutes approved by: Ed an Holtum, Chair Patrick Klaers City Administrator • NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the EDC will be Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.