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ITEM #1 PRESENTATION
ITEM #2 OPEN DISCUSSION
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Uan'som Reports
Tax Increment Financing
Mark Ruff, Publicorp
RFP for City Hall Open House
School Board
Community Services Advisory Commission
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City Council
AdHoc 135/1494 Traffic Committee
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTF
Regular Meeting
May 23, * 1995
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Kristal Stokes; Commissioners: Pamela Dmytrenko,
David Gepner, Mitchell Hadley, Kevin Hansen, Dawn Postudensek
and Paul Wasko
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairperson Daniel Linnihan, Commissioner Timothy Erlander
COUNCIL LIAISON: Martin Kirsch, Mayor
STAFF PRESENT: Byron Wallace, Community Development Director
Julie Urban, Zoning Administrator
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Stokes at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/Hadley, S/Wasko to approve the minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting
of April 25, 1995.
Motion carried: 7 -0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE 95- CUP -3, 2906 West 66th Street
ITEM #1 Bixby's Bagel Co.
Conditional use Permit
Zoning Administrator Urban reviewed the staff report, stating that Bixby's Bagel Co. has
applied for a Conditional Use Permit to put a Bixby's restaurant in Southdale Square in the
former Now Sports location. The restaurant will have a seating capacity of 50 people and will
have both sit -down and take -out business. The owners anticipate opening for business around the
beginning of August. Zoning Administrator Urban explained that because the restaurant is part of
a mixed -use shopping center, parking requirements are based on the square footage of the center
as a whole. The center more than meets the parking requirements for its size. At 91,194 square
feet, the center is required to have 365 parking stalls; they have a little over 400 stalls.
Bill McGowan of Mission Ridge Partners reviewed the concept of the restaurant and
provided details on the type of food and service to be offered. The development in Southdale
Square will be the first Bixby's to open in the Twin Cities area.
M/Wasko, S/Postudensek to close the public hearing.
Motion carried: 7 -0
M/Dmytrenko, S/Postudensek to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion carried: 7 -0
NEW BUSINESS
PC- Letter #6
ITEM #2 Modification to the Richfield Rediscovered and
Tag Increment Financing Plans
Community Development Director Wallace reviewed the PC Letter and summarized the
Richfield Rediscovered Redevelopment program. Director Wallace stated that the Richfield
Rediscovered program upgrades the City's housing stock by targeting garage and other
substandard homes for purchase and demolition. New homes are then built on the lots by a
private builder.
Director Wallace explained the process that is undertaken by staff to implement the
program and stressed that it is a voluntary program. While there are incentives for owners to
participate in the program, some choose not to sell and others change there minds. For these
reasons, properties are often removed from and added to the list, requiring the annual
modification to the program plan.
Director Wallace stated that approximately 12 -15 homes are purchased each year. The
sale of the lot pays for approximately half the cost of purchase and demolition. The tax increment
is used to pay off the other half of the cost, which takes approximately 20 years.
Director Wallace explained that the HRA passed the modifications on May 23, 1995, upon
approval by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Postudensek asked how long the program has been in existence and
whether or not it was meeting expectations. Director Wallace responded that the program is four
years old and had regularly exceeded revenue projections and also exceeded the expectations of
area realtors.
Commissioner Hansen asked how fast lots are sold, citing an example of a lot in his
neighborhood that had remained vacant for some time. Director Wallace responded that homes
generally aren't purchased without a builder and a buyer ready to go. There have been, however,
some cases where lots haven't moved as fast as expected, or the City felt -- especially in the case
of problem properties -- that it was better to purchase the property immediately. There are
several alternative avenues for moving these lots such as Habitat for Humanity and the Vo -Tech
program.
Commissioner Wasko was name Acting Secretary and authorized to sign the resolutions.
M/Wasko, S/Hadley to recommend that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 97
RESOLUTION OF THE RICHFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION
FINDING THAT THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
OF PROPERTY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Motion carried: 7 -0
M/Dmytrenko, S/Wasko to recommend that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 98
RESOLUTION OF THE RICHFIELD
PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING
MODIFICATION TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS RELATED TO THE
RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED HOUSING PROGRAM
Motion carried: 7 -0
PC- Letter #7
ITEM #3 1997 -2001 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Community Services Director Fondrick explained that the 1996 and 1997 -2001 Capital
Improvement Plan was basically the same as that presented at the April 25 Planning Commission
meeting except for one small caveat. The Community Services Commission will possibly
recommend a change in the 1996 budget that would adjust allocations between Veterans
Memorial Park and play features with the intent of putting the play features on a 15 -20 year
replacement schedule. Director Fondrick stated that the Planning Commission does not approve
the 1996 budget but does approve the future spending program.
Commissioner Hansen asked Director Fondrick to explain the future plans for Veterans
Memorial Park. Director Fondrick explained that the plans for Vets Park are based on the Master
Park Plan which made the development of a centralized City park a priority. The future plans
include the following: a second parking lot, a hard surface in the picnic area, a connection from
the ice arena to an amphitheater next to the lake, and the addition of play features for young
children in the swimming pool.
Commissioner Wasko asked if Community Services had ever considered/solicited private
donations of play features. Director Fondrick responded that the department does receive
donations but usually in smaller amounts than is needed for a play feature.
Commissioner Postudensek asked whether or not neighborhoods are involved in the park
planning process. Director Fondrick explained that Community Services has used a "Park Paper
Dolls" planning process since the 1970s. This program allows residents to help plan their own
park. Community Services synthesizes the ideas residents generate at a park planning meeting to
create the final park plan. Commissioner Gepner stated that he had participated in one of these
park planning sessions and voiced his support for the process.
Commissioner Hansen asked how priorities are established for play feature replacement.
Director Fondrick stated that the following are some of the factors involved: age, safety, and
demographics of the changes in the neighborhood.
Director Wallace explained that liquor store proceeds are used for park development and
that there has been discussion of a fourth liquor store near the CSM development to increase park
revenue. Director Fondrick stated that the Community Services Commission is going to ask the
City Council to relook at the possibility of a fourth liquor store.
Director Fondrick reminded the Commissioners that parks were just a part of the CIP.
Projects such as 77th Street are a large part of the budget, and Community Services is currently
working with staff from Congressman Sabo's office to raise the funds needed to complete the
project.
Commissioner Stokes asked about the funds targeted to the golf course given the
uncertainty of the airport plans. Director Fondrick stated that he felt the expansion plans were still
years into the future. In addition, history has shown that the golf course improvements have paid
for themselves in a short period of time.
M/Dmytrenko, S/Hadley to recommend approval of the 1997 -2001 Capital Improvement
Program _ (CIPI
Motion carried: 7 -0
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
LIAISON REPORTS
School Board: Commissioner Dmytrenko reported that Superintendent interviews have been
held and the list has been narrowed to four candidates. The School Board is holding evening
interviews, open to the public, this week and next. Freeman and Gamble were elected to the
School Board. The Board approved implementation of the Gang Resistance, Education and
Training program (GREAT) in the junior high for a trial period of one year.
Community Services Advisory Commission: Several Planning Commission members attended
the bus tour on May 9.
HRA: Director Wallace described the joint meeting that was held on May 16 to hear a
presentation from TOLD on their plans for the Cloverleaf site. The proposal received positive
responses from Commission members. TOLD will hold a neighborhood meeting on June 1 at
Emerson Avenue Church to discuss the project with area residents. Director Wallace stated that,
at the May 22 HRA meeting, discussion was held regarding the need for a Right of Entry for a
Phase II property. Feldman will not let the City /CSM test for contamination on the site. Court
action is needed to gain access to the site.
City Council: No report given.
Ad Hoc Traffic Committee: No meeting held.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:45 p.m.
Paul Wasko
Acting Planning Commission Secretary
City of Richfield
Memorandum
Date: June 19, 1995
To: Byron Wallace (PC, Census Stats /Demographics)
Julie Urban FYI
Bruce Palmborg (HRA)
Bruce Nordquist (Section 8, RR, Rehab, Remodel Advisors,
RAMA, etc.)
From: Judy Kunz, Open House Task Force /Community
Development
Subject: RFP - City Hall Open House
Please note that this open house is co- hosted by The Diversity Connection
and the Richfield Human Rights Commission with an emphasis on:
showcasing City Services /Opportunities enhancing diversity in the
workplace and community"
Attached is an RFP for the upcoming City Hall Open House, planned for
Saturday, October 14, 1995 - 10 -3 (being coordinated with the annual
Public Safety /Fire Open House).
Above, I have identified staff from this department and groups which
we should solicit proposals from -- please determine if there are others
I've overlooked. Staff identified should plan on returning a proposal
and coordinating open house activities with their appropriate groups.
rBy Wednesday. dune 21 st determine all those who should be sent an
RFP (also include whether you plan to respond as staff and which areas
you will cover), provide me with that list, and I will send the RFP's out
by Thursday of this week BEFORE I go on vacation.
For each group solicited of the above and any others you determine, I
will need
a contact person,
name of group,
current address, and zip
and phone number.
I will provide Cheryl a list of those we've solicited -- ALL RFP's are to be
returned to Cheryl and she will immediately forward (and in some cases
return) Community Development's to me. I will forward them to you.
RFP's are due back Friday, July 28, 1995!
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The City of Richfield
proudly hosts an
Open House
showcasing
City Services /Opportunities
enhancing diversity
in the
workplace and community
CITY OF RICHFIELD OPEN HOUSE
You are invited to respond to the attached proposal for participation in the
upcoming event entitled:
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASING CITY
SERVICES /OPPORTUNITIES ENHANCING DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE AND
COMMUNITY"
The event is co- sponsored by:
o City of Richfield (Government Services)
The Diversity Connection (Citizens Group)
The Richfield Human Rights Commission
The event will be held at City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue.
Saturday, October 14, 1995
10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline: 4:30 p.m.. Friday. July 28, 1995
Direct all proposals to:
Cheryl Krumholz
Richfield City Hall
City Manager's Office
6700 Portland Avenue
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 861 -9701
The City of Richfield is requesting program proposals for an open .house
scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 1.0 a.m. to 3 p.m. The open house
will showcase City Services /Opportunities enhancing diversity in the
workplace and community.
CITY OF RICHFIELD OPEN HOUSE
City officials, City staff, City advisory boards /commissions, civic organizations
and special interest groups are urged to participate. Event proposals may-be
submitted by individuals, City departments and groups using one of the
event categories described below.
Event Guidelines:
The open house will be held at Richfield City Hall utilizing selected City
Hall offices, conference rooms and hallways, the Council Chambers,
parking lot, and Memorial Park (weather permitting).
Events will be held concurrently throughout the open house.
Refreshments and snack items will be served.
All entries should be based on City services provided and /or valuing
cultural and ethnic diversity within our workplace and community.
Entertainment and interactive education events should be a maximum of
20 minutes. The events will be rotated to ensure greater involvement and
a cross sample of activities.
Interactive events would be structured to provide participant involvement
in small group setting.
Please, no food sales. Participants are encouraged to set up a display and
display business cards and flyers.
Event Categories:
City Services (could include demonstrations)
Entertainment (music, dance, theater)
Displays (e.g. City projects, storyboards, historical artifacts, etc.)
Interactive education programs (e.g. 15 to 20 minute role plays about City
services, diversity and /or improving communication)
Ethnic craft demonstrations
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
CITY OF RICHFIELD OPEN HOUSE
PROPOSAL FORMAT
Please describe how your event could be a part of the celebration and
enhancement of diversity in our community. Limit your descriptions to 300
words or.one 8 1/2 x 1 1 page.
Name of department /organization:
Contact person:
Number of people participating in open house:
Description of department /organization event:
Choose 1 of the 5 categories listed under the events categories)
How does this event relate to the theme outline for City services and /or City
Hall Open House Celebrating and Enhancing Diversity?
Provide a list of needed space (inside or outside and alternate plan if
inclement weather). If possible, draw a rough diagram of display booth, etc.:
CITY OF RICHFIELD OPEN HOUSE
The enclosed proposal was sent to:
City Departments and Divisions
City Advisory Board /Commissions
Visions
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Board
All American City
RAMA - CAP
Richfield Community Human Services Planning Council
The Richfield Foundation
SHeRPA
Storefront
Cornerstone
Community Education
YouthNet
NOTE: Please duplicate this request for proposals and send to ALL groups
and /or individuals that might have an interest in this upcoming event!
PUBLIC SAFETY
TRANSPORTATION HOUSING
CITY SERVICES