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AGENDA
Monday, April 7, 2014
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Arden Hills City Hall—Council Chambers
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes, February 3, 2014
4. Public Inquiries/Informational
The intent of the Public Inquiries/Informational part of the agenda is to provide
interested parties with an opportunity to speak to the JDA about an issue or concern
about a past or future agenda item. The current agenda for tonight's meeting is
structured to ensure that the JDA accomplishes their business within that agenda. If
there is a public hearing scheduled as an agenda item, the public will be invited to speak
to that agenda item. In addressing the JDA, please state your name and address for the
record, and a brief summary of the specific matter being addressed. To allow adequate
time for each person wishing to address the JDA, individuals should limit their comments
to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the JDA prior to the
meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.
5. Consent Agenda
6. Old Business
a. None
7. Public Hearing
a. None
8. New Business
a. Infrastructure Request for Proposals
b. Metropolitan Council Grant Opportunities
i. Tax Base Revitalization Account
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
ii. Livable Communities Demonstration Account
9. Development Director’s Report
a. Update on Master Plan/AUAR Process
10. Administrative Director’s Report
a. February/March Project Report
b. Potential Development Opportunities – Verbal Report
11. Commissioner Updates
12. Adjournment
Joint Development Authority
Monday, February 3, 2014
Arden Hills City Council Chambers
Minutes
5:30 pm
Present:
Joint Development Authority: Chair David Sand, Commissioner Blake Huffman, Commissioner
Brenda Holden, Commissioner David Grant, Commissioner Rafael Ortega
Also present: Jill Hutmacher (Arden Hills); Heather Worthington, (Ramsey County); and Michael
Norton
Roll call taken.
Approval of agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Ortega to approve the agenda as
presented. Motion carried.
Approval of January 6, 2014 minutes.
Motion by Commissioner Huffman seconded by Commissioner Holden to approve the January
6, 2014 minutes. Motion carried.
Public Inquiries/Informational
None.
Consent Agenda
A. Cancellation of March 3, 2014 Meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Grant to approve the Consent
Agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Old Business
Energy Plan Recommendations
Heather Worthington provided the JDA with an energy plan recommendation. She reported
that in January the JDA heard from Mark Seeley and Kate Knuth regarding information related
to energy usage, climate changes, and energy resilience. Based on the discussion at that
meeting, staff was proposing that the JDA, through the County issue a Request for Proposals for
an energy study that will enable the JDA and Ramsey County to consider how energy
availability, resiliency and alternatives can be used to attract development.
Ms. Worthington indicated the study would address technical issues regarding energy supply
and distribution with an emphasis on how these things relate to land sales and development.
The scope of work would include a technical analysis of specific energy needs and tolerances for
high‐tech manufacturing and other businesses, analysis of geothermal or other district energy,
analysis of the potential for reusable energy sources and financial impact analysis of those
items. Guidelines for green roofs, sustainable landscaping, infrastructure for electric vehicles,
solar panels, etc. may be considered within the regulations and policies component of the
Master Plan.
Ms. Worthington requested the JDA direct staff to draft a scope of work and an RFP for the
energy plan to be funded by Ramsey County.
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Holden to direct staff to draft a
scope of work and an RFP for the energy plan to be funded by Ramsey County.
Commissioner Ortega asked if the scope of work would be brought back to the JDA before the
RFP was issued. He requested a timeline to complete the energy study.
Ms. Worthington stated this was the case. She estimated it would take staff a month to draft
the scope of work and RFP. This information would be brought to the JDA in April. She
reported the County’s procurement procedure would be followed for the RFP.
Commissioner Grant questioned if the study would improve the marketability of the parcel.
Ms. Worthington reported the study could as it would help to inform potential users of the
opportunities available to them for energy resilience.
Motion carried.
Public Hearing
None
New Business
Election of Chair/Vice Chair for 2014
Motion by Commissioner Grant seconded by Commissioner Huffman to elect David Sand as
Chair of the JDA for 2014. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Holden seconded by Chair Sand to elect Rafael Ortega as Vice Chair of
the JDA for 2014. Motion carried.
2014 Budget Recommendation
Ms. Worthington reviewed an amended 2014 budget with the JDA. She noted the line item for
economic development services was increased.
Motion by Commissioner Ortega seconded by Commissioner Grant to approve the 2014 JDA
budget as amended. Motion carried.
Development Director’s Report
Development Director Hutmacher stated that the second TCAAP Open House was held on
Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Approximately 100 people were in attendance despite the frigid
temperatures. Positive feedback was received from the Open House and consultants were
working to compile the comments.
Development Director Hutmacher reported that at a special work session meeting on January
27, 2014, the Arden Hills City Council directed staff to begin working on a scope of work and
RFP for a surface water management study. This would be done in partnership with Ramsey
County. This study would take four to six months to complete and would address drainage,
grading and the function of the water feature. The scope of work would be ready for the Arden
Hills City Council to review by the beginning of March. A consultant should be selected by the
end of March.
Administrative Director’s Report
December/January Project Report
Administrative Director Worthington explained sub‐grade and soil remediation continues on
the site. It was noted the extreme cold this winter has brought the frost down five feet. She
noted Building 402 was almost completely abated of asbestos. This building would be
demolished in late spring.
Administrative Director Worthington indicated she received a call from a gentleman in England
that had recently unearthed four 50 caliber shells near the Heathrow Airport that were marked
TCAAP. She explained this gentleman was working on a 70 year D‐Day tribute and was
gathering information for this event.
Commissioner Grant suggested staff request pictures of the shells.
Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Huffman discussed the State of the Region address as presented by Sue Haigh
last week noting the BRT A Line was proposed to be extended to TCAAP.
Commissioner Ortega commended the City and County staff along with the consultants for
their presentation at the recent Open House.
Future Meeting Schedule
The next meeting will be Monday, April 7, 2014, at Arden Hills City Hall.
Meeting adjourned at 5:51 pm.
Approved _____________________________________ _______________________
David B. Sand, Chair Date
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 7, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Heather Worthington, JDA Administrative Director
SUBJECT: Infrastructure Request for Proposals
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
The City and Ramsey County are working together on a Request for Proposals for an infrastructure study
that will consider roadways, utilities, surface water management, platting and grading. Ramsey County
will be the lead agency for the contract which will include analysis and preliminary design for the Spine
Road and other infrastructure. City utilities will be included in the study, and the City will be asked to
enter into a cost‐sharing agreement for its portion of the contract. Staff expects that the RFP will be
released in early April, and a consultant will be selected by mid‐May.
AGENDA ITEM 8A
MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 7, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Heather Worthington, JDA Administrative Director
Jill Hutmacher, JDA Development Director
SUBJECT: LCA Grant Opportunities
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
None.
Livable Communities Act
The 1995 Livable Communities Act (LCA) provides funding for local communities to invest in economic
revitalization, affordable housing initiatives, and development or redevelopment that connects different
land uses and transportation. The funding is administered by the Metropolitan Council and is available
to cities that have negotiated long‐term affordable and lifecycle housing goals through a Housing Action
Plan (HAP).
Under the LCA, the Metropolitan Council makes grant and loan awards from three accounts:
Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) – Cleans up brownfields for redevelopment, job creation
and affordable housing.
Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) – Supports development and
redevelopment that links housing, jobs and services while demonstrating efficient and cost‐
effective use of land and infrastructure.
Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA) – Produces and preserves affordable housing choices
for households with low to moderate incomes.
AGENDA ITEM 8B
MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
Tax Base Revitalization Account
The Metropolitan Council awards TBRA grants in the spring and fall. It is expected that $2.5 million will
be available in each of the spring and fall 2014 funding cycles. The average TBRA award is approximately
$200,000, and 25% of available funds are reserved for projects outside of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Eligible expenses include soil remediation, soil vapor remediation, and ground and surface water
cleanup. Projects are judged on their ability to:
Increase the local tax base;
Add and/or preserve living wage jobs;
Provide affordable housing;
Support policies identified in the 2030 Regional Development Framework; and
Be ready to proceed with redevelopment by having financing, land use approvals, and
an end user in place.
These dollars could be utilized to further improve sub‐grade conditions at County Road H where there is
currently a large infiltration gallery that may become problematic for installation of related roadway
improvements. Because the grant dollars must result in development within three years of the award,
we have pushed this application out until near the end of the remediation project timeline.
Livable Communities Demonstration Account
The Metropolitan Council awards LCDA grants on an annual basis to projects that meet statutory
requirements to:
1. Interrelate development or redevelopment and transit;
2. Interrelate affordable housing and employment growth areas;
3. Intensify land use that leases to more compact development or redevelopment;
4. Involve development or redevelopment that mixes incomes of residents; and
5. Encourage public infrastructure investments which connect communities, attract private
investment, and provide private sector employment opportunities.
In 2014, $7.5 million is available. Up to 60% of funds are available to projects outside of Minneapolis
and St. Paul. The average grant award is approximately $550,000. The LCDA program offers significant
flexibility in terms of how grant funds can be used. Eligible expenses include:
local public streets (not county roads), including new streets, street realignment, reconstruction
of an existing street grid, street extensions or connections, street lighting and signs, and
permanent pedestrian features including sidewalks and benches;
public‐use or shared‐use parking structures;
extensions or modifications of local public sewer and water lines, or telecommunications lines;
elements such as public sidewalks and trails that enhance the connectivity of the project to
transit and other surrounding public spaces;
site‐integrated transit shelters, bike racks, and bridges for vehicle or pedestrian use;
stormwater management improvements and innovative stormwater techniques;
construction of placemaking functional elements or improvements including lighting, seating,
sidewalks, paths, and equipment/furnishings for parks, plazas, and other public areas;
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
We anticipate that this grant could cover placemaking enhancements in the Town Square portion of the
site with regard to pedestrian access, street‐level improvements such as sidewalks, paths, lighting and
seating, as well as a functional amenity that would serve as a focal point at the entrance to the site from
County Road H.
Application Process
Either the City or the County may apply for LCA grants. The JDA is not an eligible applicant. The
Metropolitan Council will not accept joint applications, and the City and County will be discussing which
entity should apply. Both City and County staff will assist with the application process.
Application materials were made available on March 31, 2014. The LCDA Project Concept Plan is due on
May 1, 2014. Given project timelines and that development must occur within three years of the grant
award, a TBRA application is planned for the fall grant cycle which has an early November deadline.
Metropolitan Council staff will evaluate PCP’s and select which projects will be invited to submit full
LCDA applications. The full LCDA applications are due on June 30, 2014.
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 7, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, JDA Development Director
SUBJECT: Development Director’s Report
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
Requested Action
None.
Master Plan
Special and regular City Council work session meetings have been scheduled to discuss issues related to
the Master Plan and City infrastructure. Discussion topics are tentatively planned as follows:
April 14, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm
Review Draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Mitigation Plan
Financial Modeling for Trunk Utilities
Review of Public Comments on the Draft Master Plan
April 21, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm
Ramsey County Economic Development and Redevelopment Goals for TCAAP
PTRC Recommendations for Park and Open Space
City Goals for Surface Water Management
April 28, 2014, Special Work Session following the regular meeting
I‐35W/Highway 96 Intersection Design Recommendation
AGENDA ITEM 9
MEMORANDUM
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
May 12, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm
Infrastructure Study Update
Residential Development and Densities
City Utilities Financial Modeling
May 27, 2014 (Tuesday), Special Work Session at 5:30 pm
Flex Space Land Use Discussion
I‐35W/Highway 96 Intersection Discussion
The meetings described above are intended to provide the City Council with information needed to be
able to approve the Master Plan and AUAR. City and County staff and consultants will be presenting
information at the work session meetings. JDA Commissioners may choose to attend meetings to hear
presentations and City Council discussion.
It is anticipated that additional regular and special work session meetings will be scheduled to discuss
regulations and policies, the on‐going infrastructure study, and other TCAAP issues. Future meeting
topics will be defined as those dates draw nearer.
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 7, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Heather Worthington, JDA Administrative Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Director’s Report
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
The February/March project report is attached.
AGENDA ITEM 10A
MEMORANDUM
amsey County TCAAP Redevelopment Project
Monthly Report www.tcaap.net February/ March 2014
Winter Schedule
With warmer temperatures, February
found Bolander working much more
than in January when weather had
progress slowed to a crawl. Work on the
removal of building floor slabs and
foundations resumed in good order. We
have only the largest of slabs left to
remove: Buildings 101, 102, 103, 501,
502, and 503. Underground utility
removals continue despite the ground
frost. With the mini-thaw in early
March, the site is again abuzz with the
activity of a dozen large pieces of
equipment. Homeland Security circa 1948
Since we are 12 months into active construction, it is worth recapping our current progress. To date
Bolander has removed the following lineal feet of material from the site: 35,000' of fence; 40,000' of
railroad; 12,000' steam/condensate piping; and over 100,000' of water, gas, storm & sanitary sewer
piping. That equates to over 35 miles of material- enough to stretch from the site to downtown St. Paul,
then on to downtown Minneapolis, and back to the site. In addition, we have removed and stockpiled
over 100,000 tons of concrete and asphalt for recycling. That is the weight of an average passenger
cruise ship and is actually less than a third of our anticipated total from the site.
In all, active work on some 100 acres is complete and awaiting final soils testing.
Demolition and Remediation Update
The last building standing is #502 which is the large structure closest to Highway 96. It was the last
production building on the site. Internal and external asbestos materials have been almost completely
cleared. The small areas remaining are concealed in such a way as to require remediation during
building demolition. All removal of regulated material inside the buildings is complete. Other chemicals
in and under the concrete slabs along the production lines have been cleaned in place as much as
possible, leaving some of the soil and concrete to be removed and disposed of with special handling.
This work will begin in April. Structural demolition is still scheduled for later this spring.
Predevelopment Progress
A Request for Proposal is being drafted for engineering services for the schematic design of the entire
site to conform with the Master Plan. The successful proposer will analyze the topography and geology
of the site with specific focus on ground water, storm water retention, and wetlands preservation. That
analysis will inform preliminary roadway placement and design including the rough grading of the
whole site to enable timely development. The design firm selection process should be complete by late
spring to coincide with the adoption of the master plan by the joint powers authority.
STEAM Program and Local Youth
Chippewa Middle School, a part of the Moundsview School District has been partnering with the TCAAP
Redevelopment Team on a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) project. The event
held at the school on February 19th and 20th put the entire seventh grade student body in touch with
the team. Professionals from Ramsey County Public Works, Property Management, Parks and
Recreation and the County Manager's Office; the City of Arden Hills; the environmental engineers; and
master planning consultants acted as mentors to the students in a project that let the kids try their hand
at designing systems on a redeveloped TCAAP of the future.
Groups explored the buildings and roads as well as environmental issues, including recycling, parks,
trees and watersheds. Each team of two classes had to design their own part of the project while
interacting with other groups. The student’s collective vision for the future was very interesting to
witness, and everyone had fun learning and dreaming.
Although a virtual tour was used to show off the site this winter, Bolander has donated an onsite trailer
as a classroom for the program to continue this fall. The school would like to make this a multi-year
effort as it lends its self to the STEAM model and TCAAP is located in the center of the Mounds View
School District.
Joint Development Authority
TCAAP Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 7, 2014
TO: Joint Development Authority Board of Commissioners
FROM: Heather Worthington, JDA Administrative Director
SUBJECT: Potential Development Opportunities
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
n/a n/a n/a
A verbal report will be provided at the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 10B
MEMORANDUM