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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-13-16-WSAGENDA ITEMS Interviews For City Council Vacancy Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Vacant Special City Council Work Session January 13, 2016 5:30 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. CALL TO ORDER 1. 1.A. Documents: 2. Page 1 of 1 DATE: January 13, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Sue Iverson, Acting City Administrator SUBJECT: Interviews for City Council Vacancy City Councilmember Interview Schedule 2016 Monday, January 11th Wednesday, January 13th 5:00 to 5:30 pm James Lambeth 5:30 to 6:00 pm Steven Scott 5:30 to 6:00 pm David Radziej 6:00 to 6:30 pm Hoda Kemp 6:00 to 6:30 pm Steven Jones 6:30 to 7:00 pm Brian Wagner 7:00 to 7:30 pm Jonathan Wicklund AGENDA ITEM – 1A MEMORANDUM y Bench Copy (continued discussion from 1-11-16 work session) City of Arden Hills Rice Creek Commons Goals and Metrics Draft: January 12, 2015 A. Generally Background and Goals: The City in partnership with Ramsey County seeks to redevelop the TCAAP property to achieve the goals identified in the City's Comprehensive Plan consistent with the adopted and approved Master Plan and TCAAP Redevelopment Code. The City seeks to develop a true mixed-use village of office, manufacturing, retail space and housing for the area that provides new tax revenues, a diverse blend of land uses, high wage jobs, and the efficient delivery of public and private services that will enhance but remain complementary to existing development within the City. B. Specific Goals and Metrics 1. A diverse mix of uses. Background and Goals: The City envisions a vibrant blend of housing, office, retail, manufacturing and other commercial and light industrial uses in the area. • Develop and maintain a land use pattern that strengthens the vitality, quality, and character of the residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial areas, while protecting the community's natural resources to develop a sustainable pattern for future development. • Develop TCAAP in a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. • Develop and maintain a strong,vital, diverse and stable housing supply for all members of the community. Metrics: Approximately 53%of the developable acreage of RCC is designated for commercial development including office, manufacturing, and retail. The City seeks at least 2 million square feet of non-retail development which should be balanced between at least 65%office uses and 35%other high-value commercial uses. Housing proposals should address City needs for affordable and life cycle housing with a particular focus on young professionals, move up housing, and senior citizens. Housing development should be balanced between owner-occupied and rental housing opportunities. Ten percent of all new housing units should be affordable to households earning 80%or less of area median income as established by the Metropolitan Council. Overall project density and number of dwelling units should be within the adopted parameters of the City's current Comprehensive Plan and land use ordinances which allow a maximum of 1,431 residential 1 e i units at an overall average density of no greater than 9.46 units per acre. 2. High Wage Jobs Background and Goals: In the 53%of the developable acreage of RCC designated for office, manufacturing, and retail purposes,the City seeks the creation of new, high wage, long-term jobs. • Promote the development, redevelopment and maintenance of a viable, innovative and diverse business environment that serves Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. • Realize market potential and promote the creation of jobs and economic development. Metrics: Locate 4,600 high wage jobs in RCC with 50%of the jobs with wages that are higher than the City's average annual wage [$64,168 in Q2 of 2015]. Create at least 1,300,000 square feet of office with average employment of at least 3 per 1,000 square feet of building area and other high-value office/manufacturing/research and development/technical facilities of 700,000 square feet with average employment of at least 1 per 1,000 square feet. 3. Sustainable and Efficient Delivery of Public and Private Services Background and Goals: The City seeks development that promotes public transit, efficient refuse and recycling collection, public recreation opportunities, and minimizes demands on public safety and transportation funding. • Develop TCAAP is a way that accommodates a mix of land uses that is sensitive to the natural environment, economically sustainable and a benefit to the community. • Enhance the health, safety and well-being of all who live, work and play in the City. • Preserve, protect and restore the community's natural resources, including open spaces, lakes, wetlands, other significant natural features, and historic resources. • Create a comprehensive, maintained and interconnected system of parks, pathways and open spaces, as well as a balanced program of recreational activities for residents of all ages, incomes and abilities. Metrics: Design housing and employment areas to enhance public transit opportunities. Provide a Natural Resources Corridor that offers active and passive recreational features and is an amenity to the site. Develop bike and pedestrian paths consistent with the approved TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Comprehensive Plan to promote increased mobility for residents and workers, and provide the identified park and recreation facilities. Encourage construction in conformance to LEED or similar standards, use of alternative energy sources such as solar or geothermal, and adherence to the recommendations presented in the approved 2 Energy Integration and Resiliency Framework. Coordinate or establish refuse collection and recycling services to all areas to reduce impacts on City and County roads within the development by providing for a single or limited number of haulers or collection services. Design or promote the construction of buildings that promote safety and minimize demands for police, fire and other public safety services. 3 Joint Development Authority AGENDA ITEM - TCAAP Redevelopment Project -AF�QEN HILLS MEMORANDUM % Ramsey County DATE: January 4, 2016 TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners FROM: Directors Hutmacher and Worthington SUBJECT: Rice Creek Commons Solicitation for Master Developer Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: n/a n/a n/a Summary A draft Master Developer Solicitation was distributed to JDA members on December 15, 2015. Edits to the draft solicitation were made to reflect timeline dates shown below. These edits are shown in red in the attached draft solicitation. Key elements of the solicitation process are highlighted below. JDA Commissioners are asked to provide comment on the solicitation document,the selection process, and the proposed selection review committee. Key Considerations: • The solicitation will be distributed nationally. • The solicitation is designed to encourage developers to respond by limiting the time and expense required for the initial submission. Following the initial review, high-quality development teams will be asked to provide more detailed information prior to the final selection. • The solicitation encourages developers to "team" with development experts for housing, commercial and retail. This maximizes expertise in specific market niches and also allows greater access to capital. • The JDA will enter into a development agreement with the selected master developer team. The development agreement will address phasing, implementation, and the roles and responsibilities of each party. • The County Board will enter into a purchase agreement with the selected master developer team. The purchase agreement will address the financial terms of the transaction. Timeline January 4 JDA approves release of Solicitation February 1 Solicitation Released February 11 Developer Information Session/Pre-proposal conference March 2 Solicitation Responses due March 18 Solicitation Review Committee evaluation and selection of top candidates March 24 Deadline for submission of additional information March 31 Evaluation, Interviews, and Recommendation to JDA Joint Development Authority TCAAP Redevelopment Project August Negotiate terms and conditions October Development Agreement Approval by JDA November County Board approves purchase agreement Proposed Solicitation Review Committee Committee Co-Chairs: Jill Hutmacher, Arden Hills Heather Worthington, Ramsey County Staff to Solicitation Review Committee: Josh Olson, Ramsey County Ryan Streff,Arden Hills Proposed Solicitation Review Committee: Beth Engum, Ramsey County John Anderson, Arden Hills Matthew Bachler, Arden Hills Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers Mark Ruff, Ehlers Jim Ostlund, ERAB Member Matt Kramer, St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Kevin McKinnon, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Cecile Bedor, Greater MSP Arden Hills Business Representative Mounds View School District Representative (non-elected) Economic development professional from non-adjacent municipality Development professional (non-proposer) Attachment A. Draft Solicitation for Master Developer B. Memo from Kimley Horn regarding infrastructure improvements JDA Action Requested: Approve the issuance of a solicitation for Master Developer, and endorse the solicitation review process, including the formation of the solicitation review committee as outlined above.