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Home My WebLink About2016/03/14 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Joint2016 Joint Meeting of the City Council and School Board March 14, 2016 St. Louis Park City Council Chambers Joint Meeting St. Louis Park City Council and School Board Monday, March 14, 2016 5:30 to 10:00 pm City Council Chambers St. Louis Park City Hall Agenda Meeting Objectives/Outcomes:  To continue to grow and enhance the partnership between the School District and City  To increase mutual understanding of current or future activities, issues or opportunities in each organization or the community.  To agree to “Next Steps” for moving the partnership forward Facilitator: Paula Forbes (Bio attached) 5:30 pm Dinner and Making Connections (30 min) 6:00 pm School District and City Facility Planning Updates and Future Scenarios (60 min) 7:00 pm Update on Development Activities/SWLRT and Visioning Process/Comp Plan Update (50 min) 7:50 pm Break (10 min) 8:00 pm Discuss Race and Equity Initiatives in School District and City (60 min) 9:00 pm Discuss Growing and Enhancing School District and City Partnership (45 min) 9:45 pm Discuss and Commit to Next Steps (15 min) 10:00 pm Adjourn Contact Paula at 651-247-9101 paula@forbes-solutions.com www.forbes-solutions.com Paula Forbes is the founder and CEO of Forbes Solutions PLLC., a law firm offering employee relations consulting, legal services and products to employers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Paula has more than two decades of legal experience and expertise in problem solving and consensus building with an emphasis on cultural inclusion and respect. She is a seasoned facilitator and trainer with a participatory style that brings a fresh perspective to strategic planning and organizational capacity building. Paula is known for working closely with team leaders to develop more clarity and focus around high stake initiatives, managing different personality styles and building upon the diversity and synergy of the team to get desired results. Prior to establishing Forbes Solutions PLLC., Paula held leadership positions in private, public and not-for-profit organizations practicing in the areas of EEO, HR compliance, labor, government affairs and most notably education law. Paula is the former General Counsel of the Minneapolis Public Schools in Minnesota and a co- creator of High School for Recording Arts , a charter school in Saint Paul. In addition, Paula has extensive arbitration, mediation and litigation experience. Paula is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas teaching Education and the Law at the graduate level. St. Louis Park Public Schools 2015-2020 Our Mission As a caring, diverse community with a tradition of putting its children first, we will ensure all students attain their highest level of achievement; prepare all students to contribute to society; offer high quality opportunities for lifelong learning; provide multiple pathways to excellence; challenge all learners to meet high standards; and provide a safe and nurturing environment that energizes and enhances the spirit. Mission Outcomes (formerly Strategic Objectives) • All students will achieve the knowledge, skills, passion and attitudes to meet or exceed rigorous academic standards, without demographically predictable results, in order to succeed in their future. • All students will voluntarily and continually contribute to society. • All community members will be involved in learning opportunities of interest to them that are: intellectually engaging, community enriching, physically energizing and enhance the spirit. Celebrating 12 5 Ye ars | Planning for the Future Strategic Plan 2015-2020 Strategic Plan Strategies STRATEGY #1: Teaching & Learning Grounded in our belief that all students can achieve our mission, we will continually evaluate and systemically implement student outcomes by aligning instruction, curriculum, and assessment in a culturally relevant manner. STRATEGY #2: Structures & Systems We will align our structures and systems to our core values and develop and support all employees in order to achieve our mission and mission outcomes. STRATEGY #3: Community Collaboration We will collaborate with our diverse communities authentically and systemically to build collective ownership and accountability to achieve our mission and mission outcomes in accordance with our core values. STRATEGY #4: Facilities We will ensure that our facilities are consistent with the needs of our learners and our community. Core Values We believe that… • Everyone has equal intrinsic worth. • We will enhance the healthy development of each learner by engaging and supporting families and communities. • High expectations challenge everyone to higher levels of achievement. • Through persistent effort in an equitable environment, everyone can achieve maximum performance. • Lifelong learning is essential to the individual’s quality of life and the vitality of the community. • Everyone has the capacity and responsibility to contribute to the well being of others. • Respect of self and others is fundamental for a strong, healthy community. • High quality education creates opportunities throughout an individual’s life. • Embracing individual differences enriches a community. • Hopes and dreams inspire and motivate people to invest in themselves and their community. Strategic Delimiters We will not… • Adopt any new program or service unless it is consistent with and contributes to our mission and is accomplished by effective implementation. • Accept any behavior or practice that is in conflict with our core values. • Allow past practice to limit the consideration of new ideas. Independent School District 283 6425 West 33rd Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (952) 928-6000 www.stlouisparkschools.org Published June 2015 For more information about St. Louis Park Public Schools, contact Sara Thompson, Director of Communications & Community Relations, at (952) 928-6064 (phone) or thompson.sara@slpschools.org (email). Celebrating 125 Ye ars | Planning for the Future St. Louis Park City Council Priorities/Goals – 2016 to 2026 Priority/Goal – High quality redevelopment around the three SWLRT Stations is maximized to the fullest extent possible. Why is this important? – The SWLRT project presents an incredible opportunity not afforded to most other cities. If implemented correctly, St. Louis Park will experience significant economic growth and vitality while providing additional transportation options to those that live or work here. It is imperative that we take advantage of this unique opportunity through a thoughtful and collaborative planning and implementation process. Priority/Goal – St. Louis Park is a leader in environmental stewardship, sustainability and resiliency. Why is this important? – Because it’s the necessary and smart thing to do. Being stewards of the environment is the responsibility of everybody. Preventing or limiting the impact of climate change, the depletion of natural resources and the degradation of our water and air require constant attention and a commitment to change. The City is uniquely positioned to effect positive change at the local level through programs, initiatives and community education. Priority/Goal – St. Louis Park is a technology connected community Why is this important? – Broadband speed and capacity requirements continue to grow as technology and the Internet continue to evolve. A community that is connected by a very robust and comprehensive Broadband system will set itself apart and be better able to promote economic growth, innovation and community development. High speed Broadband enables the exchange of information in many different forms and is vital to high‐tech and medical industry growth, and to the delivery of services in education, health, government, public safety, and for overall quality of life. Given the significant amount of fiber infrastructure in place that is owned by the City, we are uniquely situated to take advantage of the digital economy. Priority/Goal – St. Louis Park has top ranked schools, a well maintained and diverse housing stock, and strong, vibrant neighborhoods. Why is this important? – These items are critical ingredients for insuring that St. Louis Park continues to be a highly desirable place for people to live and invest themselves in the community. Priority/Goal – St. Louis Park has high quality community amenities and facilities Why is this important? – High quality parks, open space and other community facilities and amenities are building blocks for insuring a high quality of life and making St. Louis Park competitive in the marketplace as a great place to live. St. Louis Park Schools District‐Wide Facility Master Plan 2/10/2016 Facility Master Plan - Working Schedule Core Team is led by Tom Bravo, includes Superintendent and other administrators, and guides the process. Learning Design Team is a large group facilitated by Cuningham Group and includes the Task Force members and others. Workshops will be Thursday evenings, 5 pm ‐9 pm. Core Team Meetings will typically occur the day before (Wednesday), 1:30‐3. Kick‐Off & Visioning Jan Prep, Gather Data Core Team Meeting - Jan 27, 2016 Core Team Meeting – Feb 3, 2016 Feb 22 School Board Kick-off – Intro to Process Mar 3 Workshop 1 – Kick-off: Context for Change, 21st C Learning, Vision for Facilities MP Learning Design Team Core Team Meeting 3/2/16, 1:30-3 Facility Principles and Tours Mar 7-18 Tours by Task Forces of Example Schools, Existing Buildings Mar 24 Workshop 2 – What We Want: Facility Principles – Task Force work Learning Design Team Core Team Meeting 3/23 Apr 7 Community Session 1: Intro to Process, 21st C Learning Context, Vision TBD Task Force Sessions (Option): CGA attends to help finalize Principles and prep for Info Exchange. Information Exchange Apr 21 Workshop 3 – Info Exchange Learning Design Team, Guests. Presentations by District personnel and Task Forces of important information (demographics/enrollment, facility condition report, community partnerships, learning equity efforts, etc.) Core Team Meeting – Info Prep 4/20 TBD Task Force Session(s): Gap Analysis based on Facility Principles. District‐Wide Strategies May 5 Workshop 4 – District-Wide Strategies: Conceptual Design of the District Learning Design Team Core Team Meeting – Establish Parameters; prep School Bd mtg. 5/4 May 9 School Board Update –Vision, Principles, Parameters, District-wide Design Options Site‐Specific Design Strategies May 2-20 Architects conduct Conceptual Programming 1-2 sessions with approximately 6-8 specific groups to confirm conceptual space requirements for master planning. Groups may augment the Task Force topics to include Special Services, Community Education. St. Louis Park Schools District‐Wide Facility Master Plan May 26 Workshop 5 – Site-Specific Design: Conceptual Design of Individual Sites Learning Design Team, Invited Teams from each Site. Option to hold this as multiple sessions, e.g. HS+MS; 4 Elementaries; Lenox+CCC. Core Team Meeting 5/25 May 10-29 Community Session 2: Summary of Info Exchange, Parameters Develop Options & Preliminary Costs July- Architects develop design options Aug Core Team – Summer review of development of site-specific designs Task Forces – review of development of site-specific designs Synthesis & Costs Sept-Oct Workshop 6 – Synthesis and costs – Develop recommendations for 3 funding levels Learning Design Team Core Team – preview and guidance on costs Presentation of the Facility Master Plan Nov School Board and Community Presentation of District-Wide Facility Master Plan Presented by members of the Task Forces Core Team Meeting – Preview and guide Early 2017 Final Documentation of District-Wide Facility Master Plan Schematic Design of Projects Selected for Implementation 2017 Schematic Design: Site-based Scope and process to be detailed in Fall 2016 as master plan is taking shape School Calendar Dates (F 2016 tentative): March 25-April 2, 2016 Spring Break June 12, 2016 Last day of school August 15, 2016 Teachers back August 22, 2016 First day of school MARAPRCOMMUNICATION PLANMAYJUN-SEPNOVCSTFTFTFCSCSCSTFKICK-OFF &VISIONINGBOARDUPDATEBOARDKICK-OFFPRESENTATIONOF THEFACILITY MASTER PLANSYNTHESIS& COSTSFACILITY PRINCIPLES & TOURSSITE SPECIFIC DESIGNDEVELOP OPTIONS & PRELIMINARY COSTSINFO EXCHANGEDISTRICT-WIDESTRATEGIES123412344All Schools & SitesAquila ElementaryCedar ManorPeter Hobart ElementarySusan LindgrenPark Spanish ImmersionMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolCommunity CentersNew Sites?Vision for the Future Based in Strategic PlanParameters Review:Parameters,Vision,Principles,D-W DesignOptionsAdjustOptions& CostsTechnology InfrastructureLearningCommunity Sessions Task ForceSpecial ProjectsFacilities Master Plan2016 PROCESS SCHEDULEBOARD & CO M M UNITY CONCEPTUAL PROGRA M M I NG TF Westwood Hills Master Plan and the Outdoor Recreation Facility Westwood Hills Master Plan Background and Timeline: Due to the strong interest and use of the Nature Center and the condition of the interpretive building, a long term master plan is being created to map out the future of the Nature Center starting with a master planning process.  April 20, 2015 – Council approved to start the WHNC Master Plan timeline  June 26, 2015 – Request for Proposals were distributed  July 20, 2015 – Interviews of architect firms were  August 26, 2015 – City entered into an agreement with Miller Dunwiddie Architecture Firm to create the master plan  October 16 & 17, 2015 – Program and Facility survey for participants  October 27, 2015 – Initial public input meeting  December 14, 2015 – Presented at the Council Study Session regarding relocation of the interpretive center  January 12, 2016 – Second public input meeting  May or June, 2016 – Council final WHNC Master Plan presentation Outdoor Recreation Facility Background and Timeline: Over the past two years staff has worked with RSP Architects and RJM Construction on the design of a multi-use recreational facility on the campus of the Rec Center. This facility would be used as a covered ice rink in the winter months for hockey, open public skating, broomball and other special skating events. In the spring the facility would be converted to a covered, turfed field. This would allow for activities like baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse that struggle to get outdoor fields due to snow/ice/wet conditions. This would also provide a venue for special events like the annual egg hunt and the Children First Ice Cream Social, eliminating concern for inclement weather cancelling these types of events. In the summer and fall the venue presents numerous opportunities for new and expanded programs and events such as weddings, movies in the park, farmers markets, pet expos, theater performances and fitness classes. This facility will provide a unique opportunity for a wide range of activities and events and serve as a tremendous community asset. Total cost for the project is $8.5M; $165K in grants have been secured to put towards the project. The St. Louis Park Hockey Association is contributing $1.95 million. Thus far $400,000 has been paid.  February 2014 – The St. Louis Park Hockey Association and the City of St. Louis Park begin the process of researching the potential for an outdoor recreational facility, including a refrigerated ice rink component, for the campus of the Rec Center.  July 2014 – At a Study Session staff presented Council with the feasibility study results for the outdoor recreation facility. Per Council direction staff then moved on to the schematic design phase where the architects and engineers began designing and defining the projects scope.  January 2015 – Council authorized staff to move into the design development phase and secure a written agreement with the Hockey Association for their financial commitment of $1.55 million.  May 2015 – The results of the design development phase were presented to council.  July 2015 – Council directed staff to move forward with design (CD) and authorized the project to go out for public bid.  February 2, 2016 – Bids were collected for the construction of the outdoor recreation facility.  February 29, 2016 – Council approved the awarding of bids and the approval to begin the construction of the outdoor recreational complex. The SLPHA increased their commitment to the project to $1.95M  April, 2016 - Project to commence construction with completion by approx. January, 2017 Development Update March 2016 Completed or Approved Projects -2015 Arlington Row West –Wayzata Blvd SW corner of Wayzata Blvd & Texas Ave 34 apartment units Millennium at West End Apartments 5245 Wayzata Blvd 6 stories 158 market rate apartment units The Shops at West End 1600 Park Place Blvd The West End -Central Park West Preliminary Concept Plan 14 acres The West End -Central Park West Preliminary Concept Plan Utica Ave S and Wayzata Blvd The West End -Central Park West Two apartment bldgs –363 units One Hotel –126 rooms Two office bldgs. –706,000 SF One parking ramp –2,500 stalls Central park, bike trail, public art The West End –AC Hotel by Marriott 5075 Wayzata Blvd 6 stories 126 rooms Sienna Apartments 6800 Cedar Lake Road $25.3 million redevelopment 2 apartment buildings –138 total units 2 single family houses Westside Center Westside Center •Repurposed former Nestlé 280,000 SF manufacturing facility •Now multi-tenant building •36,000 SF addition •New space for a variety of businesses •Attracted a dozen new companies •Restored 400 lost jobs The Shoreham SW corner of CSAH 25 & France Ave 3000 France Ave S The Shoreham $45 million mixed-used redevelopment 5 stories 148 apartments (including 30 affordable units) 20,000 SF office space -50 new jobs Early 2017 Former Bally Total Fitness Block 4900 & 4760 Excelsior Blvd 4900 Excelsior $48 million mixed-used redevelopment 5 & 6 stories 164 apartments (including 18 affordable units) 28,000 SF grocery -85 new jobs Fall 2017 Wooddale Flats 3998 Wooddale Ave S 34 condominiums Shoppes at Knollwood 8332 Highway 7 $32 million renovation Methodist Hospital 6500 Excelsior Blvd 60,000 SF vertical expansion Japs-Olson Company 7500 Excelsior Blvd Currently 513,000 SF SLP/Hopkins Boundary Adjustment Japs-Olson Company Expansion 7500 Excelsior Blvd 192,000 SF expansion 150 new jobs Total Number of Multi-Family Residential Units Completed or Approved In 2015: 1,055 (48 affordable units) Proposed or Pending Projects –2016 & beyond Arlington Row East -Wayzata Blvd 7700 block of Wayzata Blvd 27 apartment units Vescio’s & Valu Stay Redevelopment 108 apartment units 14,000 SF commercial Excelsior Blvd & Monterey Drive Proposed Dominium/Bridgewater Bank Joint Redevelopment Excelsior & Monterey Vertical Mixed Use 1st floor -17,000 SF commercial (Bridgewater Bank –10,000 SF) Upper floors residential –167 apartment units (33 affordable units) Total Number of Multi-Family Residential Units Proposed (not approved) In 2016 to date: 602 (233 affordable units) Southwest Light Rail Transit / Green Line Extension Southwest LRT Major Project Milestones Element Timeframe •Complete 90% Civil Design January 2016 •Final EIS April 2016 •Record of Decision June 2016 •Entry Into Engineering September 2016 •Anticipated Start of Civil Constr. Prep Fall 2016 •Anticipated Start of Systems Constr.Winter 2016/2017 •Anticipated Start of OMF Constr.Spring 2017 •Full Funding Grant Agreement Mid 2017 •Heavy Construction 2017-2019 •Revenue Service 2020 Southwest LRT coming to St. Louis Park Stations Locations •Beltline Blvd SE corner of CSAH 25 & Beltline Blvd •Wooddale Ave NE corner of Wooddale Ave & 36th St •Louisiana Ave NE corner of Louisiana Ave & Oxford St Proposed Beltline Joint Development Site Shoreham •6.9 acres •SWLRT Park & Ride •Proposed Mixed Use •Office •Multi-family Residential •Neighborhood Commercial •2-acre HCRRA site •Use TBD Prospective Beltline Joint Development Site Prospective Uses •268–stall Park & Ride •80,000 SF office bldg •2 apartment bldgs - 183 total units 8,150 SF 1st floor commercial Wooddale Station Area Redevelopments 927 Total Residential Units Future Wooddale Station Area Redevelopments Former McGarvey Coffee Property SE quadrant of Hwy 7 & Wooddale Ave Approximately 3+ acres PLACE Redevelopment Proposed Major Mixed Use/Mixed Income Project •300 apt units (100 mkt rate, 200 affordable, 100 live/work) •110-room hotel with cafe •4,500 SF Day care •23,000 SF commercial •Variety of sustainable elements (anaerobic digestor, green house, E-Generation, green bldg design) •Urban forest •TOD •505 structured parking spaces •Bike-friendly PLACE preliminary concept plan Comprehensive Plan Update St. Louis Park’s Comprehensive Plan sets the overall, long range direction for the City’s future. It begins with the City’s Vision, and incorporates it into every aspect of the future plan. The Plan provides strong direction for day -to-day decision making for the community. Comprehensive Plan Update Comprehensive Plan Update Every 10 years the city is required to update its long range plan. The coming update is due at the end of 2018. Comprehensive Plan Update Plan Elements Comprehensive Plan Update 2016: •Investigate Vision process ideas and approaches Interview consultants for Vision process Begin community Vision process -Fall •Review & update data to provide baseline information Undertake background studies on complex topics Review Met Council System Statement for St. Louis Park •Establish what new data and information is required •Define a community input process Comprehensive Plan Update 2017: •Complete Vision process •Identify any new or key areas to be addressed •Begin drafting plan elements •Conduct community input process on plan elements Comprehensive Plan Update 2018: •Finalize plan components •Review and adoption •Roll out and marketing of plan goals and overarching Vision and Plan directions •Identify city department and community partners to champion key items More to come - Stay tuned! Reaching for Excellence 2.0Rob Metz, SuperintendentSchool Board/City Council Joint MeetingMarch 14, 2016 St. Louis Park’s Racial Equity Work•The Why?•The How?•The What?•How Will We Know? The Why?•Economic Impact•School District Sustainability•Individual Student Urgency The How?•“Bundling” Racial Equity Work with Instructional Best Practices–Best Practice–Began to Focus on Race–Transitioned from the Race of Students to the Race of Adults–Began Working on Both Race and Best Practice–“Bundling” Race and Best Practice The What?•Racial Equity Work–Individual Adult Work–Fixing the Coal Mine•Best Practices–Early Reading–Secondary Math and Science How Will We Know?•ADK•Graduation Rate•Rigor of Coursework•Third Grade Reading Proficiency All Day Kindergarten FAST Results6069897484954149812739800102030405060708090100FallWinterSpringAllWhiteBlackHispanic 2015 Four-Year Graduation RateSLPMNAll 92.7% 81.88%White 93.66% 86.94%Black 91.43% 62.01% Hispanic 95.0% 65.63% Asian 94.12% 82.79% Rigorous Coursework• Washington Post #6 Ranking– 512 Students Took 717 Classes– 241 Students Took 491 IB Classes• 137 Black and Hispanic Studentstook 322 IB/AP/Honors Courses Third Grade Reading Proficiency63%61%61%38%31%32%42%48%41%75%75%75%201320142015AllBlackHispanicWhite Examples of Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication Between the City and School District – March 2016  CEAC  Planning Commission – School Board member participation  Children First  Meadowbrook Collaborative  Family Services Collaborative  Joint Publications and Advertising (e.g. Calendar)  Joint Facilities and Programs  Funding – City – Community Education  Funding – School – Parks and Recreation  DARE  Police Liaison Officers in schools  Friends of the Arts  Book Mark in Park  Day 1  Joint Real Estate Forum  Foundation consolidation  Home Remodeling Fair  Elections  Gas Purchasing  Safety camp  Fire drills  Fire Prevention in classrooms/summer playground  Various events including: Homecoming parade, judging science/imagination fairs, reading in the classrooms for family nights, Family Science night demonstrations  Curriculum Advisory Group  High School career and experiential learning  Teacher In-service participation  Joint construction, maintenance, and use of citywide fiber optic network. • Joint disaster recovery / business continuity support. • On-location recording and cablecast via ParkTV of school board meetings, high school athletic games, concerts, and other programming. • Equipment support for TV studio at high school, which is used for ParkTV Ch. 15 (community TV) and shooting weekly “Life in the Park” program.  Health in the Park (HIP) • Senior Advisory Council  Traffic control/assistance to facilitate bus movement near high school each day  Parent/Teacher Fundraisers - Police Ride-Alongs for Silent Auctions  Police Reserves assist with school district activities and events  HRC/CEAC working together on several projects and joint initiatives such as bullying  Cooperation between City/School Volunteer Programs  Coordination/Cooperation on Safe Routes to School grant applications  Joint City Council/School Board Meetings  School Supt./City Manager monthly meetings  Teacher Orientation Day