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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/05/28 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Study SessionAGENDA MAY 28, 2019 6:30 p.m. STUDY SESSION – Community room Discussion items 1. 6:30 p.m. Future study session agenda planning 2. 6:35 p.m. PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest 3. 7:05 p.m. Historic Walker Lake small area revitalization plan 4. 7:50 p.m. Former Sam’s Club Land Use and Development Study Analysis and Direction 8:50 p.m. Communications/updates (verbal) 8:55 p.m. Adjourn Written reports 5. CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study 6. SWLRT update 7. Comprehensive plan related zoning map amendments 8. April 2019 monthly financial report Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the administration department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: Future study session agenda planning Recommended action: The city council and city manager to set the agenda for the regularly scheduled study session on June 10, 2019. Policy consideration: Not applicable. Summary: This report summarizes the proposed agenda for the regularly scheduled study session on June 10, 2019. Also attached to this report is: - Study session discussion topics and timeline -Proposed topic for future study session discussion: o Pledge of allegiance - proposed by councilmember Mavity Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Tentative agenda – June 10, 2019 Study session discussion topics and timeline Study session topic proposed for future study session discussion Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, Administrative Services Office Assistant Reviewed by: Maria Carrillo Perez, Management Assistant Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 1) Page 2 Title: Future study session agenda planning June 10, 2019. (Councilmember Miller out) 6:30 p.m. Study session – Community room Tentative discussion items 1.Future study session agenda planning – Administrative services (5 minutes) 2.Police advisory commission work plan update – Police (30 minutes) The city council has requested a meeting with the chair of each board/commission to review 2019 work plans. Police advisory commissioners will attend the study session on June 10 to discuss their 2019 work plan. 3.PLACE Via project update – Community development (45 minutes) PLACE Via Sol and Via Luna projects update and EDA property purchase extension request. 4.Accessory dwelling units/home-based business – Community development (60 minutes) The approved comprehensive plan indicates the city intends to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Staff will facilitate a policy discussion to better understand city council’s views on how ADUs should be allowed. This will provide both staff and the planning commission with clearer direction at the outset for how to craft regulations. More recently, interest in home occupations has surfaced. It has been suggested that ADUs and home occupations have some similar policy considerations. Staff will share with city council the current home occupation regulations and summarize items the planning commission would like to review. Communications/meeting check-in – Administrative services (5 minutes) Time for communications between staff and council will be set aside on every study session agenda for the purposes of information sharing. Written reports 5.Update on Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy 6.Texa Tonka study update 7.Mobility sharing update 8.Historic Walker Lake – electrical undergrounding Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 1) Page 3 Title: Future study session agenda planning Study session discussion topics and timeline Discussion topic Comments Date Scheduled Revitalization of Walker Lake area Part of preserving Walker building reports: 8/28/17, 9/25/17, 1/22/18, design study 2/12/18, update 4/23/18, design study update 8/27/18; SS report 2/11/19 May 28, 2019 Ordinance regarding home occupations (Firearm sales) Discussed 5/21/18 & 7/23. Written report provided at 9/24 study session. PC currently reviewing ordinance options. Policy on city facilities adopted 10/15. Going to PC 2nd reading June 17, 2019 Accessory dwelling units/home- based businesses June 10, 2019 C-1 zoning district retail and service use restrictions Discussed on 6/11/18; referred to PC. Discussed 11/26/18; SS report 2/25/19; Discussed 3/11/19 – further discussion requested by council July 8, 2019 Election holiday discussion 3rd Qtr. Crime free ordinance/affordable housing strategies Discussed 5/14/18. 1st reading housing trust fund 10/1/18; Other affordable housing strategies/Crime Free Ordinance – Nov/Dec, 12/10 and 12/17/18 and 1/14/19 council discussion; Certain provisions of crime free ord. suspended; Work group being formed; CFO work group discussed on 3/25/2019; Work group had first meeting in May; Next meeting is in June TBD; Pending workgroup recommendation Immigration & supporting families Discussed 8/6 and referred to HRC. HRC held comm. mtg. in Oct. Council/HRC discussion on 12/10; referred back to HRC for refinement of recommendations. TBD Discuss and evaluate our public process TBD Easy access to nature, across city, starting with low-income neighborhoods TBD One-for-one replacement policy for NOAH properties TBD STEP discussion: facilities Discussed on 1/14/19; Tom H, Derek R. and Astein O. toured the Central Community Center and are continuing discussions TBD Westwood Hills Nature Center Access Fund *On hold pending discussion with school district.*On hold SEED’s community greenhouse/resilient cities initiative *On hold until Food Access and Security study is complete and recommendations have been made.*On hold Discuss Council Norms Reviewed on 5/7/18; adoption postponed on 5/21/18. Discussed at Jan. Retreat; discussed on 3/18/19 Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 1) Page 4 Title: Future study session agenda planning Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Discussion item: 2 Executive summary Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Recommended action: Provide direction to staff on PLACES funding, sites for art, and appointing an elected official to the PLACES committee. Policy considerations: • Does the council wish to continue participating in PLACES and provide the requested funding? • Does the council agree with the recommendations for the sites for public art? • Does the council wish to appoint an elected official to the PLACES committee? Summary: PLACES is an effort to add public art and community engaged cultural programing at sites along the SWLRT corridor. The intent is to raise $5.5 million in funding for public art from private sources including companies and foundations, and place two signature public art works in each city near the SWLRT stations. (See attached summary) PLACES was created in 2015 by Hennepin County Community Works after public art was removed from the SWLRT project budget. A committee with representatives from the five SWLRT cities, Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council and the arts community was created. Forecast Public Art was hired to consult the group. The city (along with other cities and agencies) contributed $5,000 toward PLACES. More recently the process was reinvigorated when Forecast Public Art received a $100,000 grant from the McKnight Foundation. Forecast Public Art has created a draft charter (attached) outlining the organizational structure for the committee. At this time, the committee is asking cities, Hennepin County and Met Council to contribute $10,000 to continue the process for the coming year. In addition, Forecast has worked with city staff to consider and evaluate art locations sites near the stations in the city. The two recommended sites are shown on the attached maps. Financial or budget considerations: The request is for a contribution for the PLACES effort of $10,000. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Discussion PLACES Plan Summary PLACES Committee Draft Charter PLACES Budget Scenario Map of recommended sites Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Principal Planner Maria Carrillo-Perez, Management Assistant Reviewed by: Karen Barton, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Page 2 Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Discussion Draft charter and budget: The draft charter and long range budget projection for PLACES are attached. The charter outlines the purpose, activities, composition, organization and staffing, and budget for the committee for the coming years. The charter is proposed to be adopted at an upcoming committee meeting. Work planned for this year includes solidifying the PLACES committee by creating a charter and securing funding; preparing campaign materials for funding outreach; creating various subcommittees; creating communication materials; and creating a strategic public art plan for the Southwest LRT corridor. Discussion about the charter and organization has included such questions as: • Will each city choose the art near its stations? -Yes • Will the cities own and maintain the art? -Yes • Will communities/organizations who contribute funding be the only voting members? - Yes, others will be advisory At the February meeting, the PLACES committee asked that the seven public sector entities (five cities, Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council) contribute $10,000 to support PLACES project management for 2019. Recommended sites for PLACES art in St. Louis Park: The sites recommended by staff for public art in the station areas of St. Louis Park are shown on the attached map. These sites were chosen because of their location, visibility, availability and ease of implementation. The two sites are: 1) Louisiana station area in the northeast corner of Louisiana Avenue and Oxford Street. This site has the following attributes: • Will be a “dry” pond, fairly flat area • Highly visible • Can function as a landmark (where to turn to go to the LRT station) • Dresses up the otherwise open, grassy area of the dry pond 2) Wooddale station area at the northwest corner of Wooddale Avenue and 36th Street. This site has the following attributes: • Public space • Open area that is underutilized • Can be a ped/bike stopover, picnic and gathering spot • Could include landscaped/garden areas • Can provide a signature to the area and LRT station • Potential to host a variety of art because of size of site (interactive, sculpture, etc.) Representation on the PLACES Committee: Along with the additional funding requested, it is recommended that the council appoint an elected official and an alternate to this committee to represent the city. In the past, Mayor Spano served as the city representative, with Meg McMonigal serving as the alternate. Note that city staff will continue to attend all future PLACES meetings. PLACES Summary Update January 30, 2019 Background Public Art and Community Engagement Southwest (PLACES) is a multicity/multiagency, public/private consortium made up of stakeholder organizations along the Green Line Extension (previously known as the Southwest LRT Corridor) to activate the local artistic community to ensure the Green Line is more than a train that simply transports people. A key opportunity is turning traditional TOD into innovative TOAD—Transit Oriented Arts Development—and leveraging the momentum of over $2.8 billion in public investment in the Green Line and Green Line extension through a thoughtful, intentional process to create meaningful gathering places and connect diverse communities through creative engagements. Federal rules no longer allow artwork to be integrated into transit projects using either federal funds or local match, as they were with the Blue Line and the initial Green Line. No art is allowed on the station platforms unless local funds in addition to local transit project match are added, so PLACES focuses on areas of potential adjacent to the line. PLACES is a $6.2 million effort to add signature public art and community-engaged cultural programming at strategic sites along the 12-mile corridor. It’s an opportunity to involve public and private partners in a long-term strategy to creatively enhance public life, public health, and economic vitality for a broad and diverse citizenship. Overview PLACES has a goal of generating approximately $6.2 million in 2019 dollars over a five year period to support 10 signature public artworks near station areas ($500,000 each, including a maintenance fund) and dozens of smaller, temporary public art projects and events that feature community engagement activities and seek to address the goals stated above as well as mitigate the negative impacts of the construction phase of the Green Line Extension (for an additional total of $500,000). Also, approximately $620,000 in funding will be needed for design fees, project management, strategic planning and fundraising, contingency and PLACES administration. In response to a request from the initial PLACES Committee—convened by Hennepin County Community Works—Forecast Public Art, a 40-year-old nonprofit based in the Twin Cities, assembled a highly qualified team to enable the commissioning of signature public art and placemaking projects—as well as temporary community-engaged art—along the corridor, and facilitate the development of the PLACES Committee as a sustainable governance entity representing the many key stakeholders in the process. Among our shared goals are to: •Engender civic dialogue, pride in place, and social cohesion •Beautify the SWLRT Corridor, connect communities along the route •Maximize on the impact of new LRT line using Transit-Oriented Arts Development (TOAD) strategies, placemaking and public art •Create sense of welcoming, belonging, excitement, and character •Energize underutilized spaces, enhance public realm along corridor •Support local economy and increase business visibility •Demonstrate new, lasting approaches to creative problem solving (wayfinding, safety, stormwater management, social cohesion, etc.) Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 3 For each signature public art and placemaking project, the following process is followed: •A lead contact person within each city helps determine two priority sites near LRT stations being planned •Metro Transit provides input regarding the timing of any projects on sites that are part of the federally-funded corridor (site owned by cities or private developers have the opportunity to begin sooner) •Each city establishes a selection committee to provide input regarding the criteria for each site •Forecast drafts a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for each site •The PLACES Committee and each City review and approve RFQ prior to distribution (and help identify artists to invite) •Once LRT project funding is 100% secured, and fees for the design phase are raised, the RFQ— once vetted—is distributed to artists or teams (via an open call or an invitational process) •The selection committee for each city reviews the submissions and selects three finalists to develop preliminary designs. Each finalist is paid $5,000, plus travel and expenses (adjusted annually for inflation) •The selection committee subsequently interviews the three finalists and selects one to commission. In some cases, this decision will require further approval by the respective City or other entities •PLACES Committee members, leaders in each city, and Forecast will seek up to $500,000 in funding for each project, using the designs to leverage support. Funds will be sought from public and private sources, including corporate sponsors and foundation grants •Once funds are secured, each city will proceed with commissioning the implementation of its selected project (with Forecast serving as fiscal agent) For each temporary, community-engaged public art project, the following process will be followed: •Forecast and lead contacts from each City and Metro Transit will identify sites for potential temporary, modestly-scaled, community-engaged public art projects along the corridor, including sites where LRT construction would benefit from creative mitigation strategies •Secure funding to support 2-3 projects per year in the first 3 years (approximately $10,000 per project), and increase to 10-20 projects in subsequent years. (The more funds raised, the more projects can be funded) •Develop roster of artists seeking to engage with communities at key sites (or others as identified during the process) •Develop roster of community members, groups, organizations and other entities seeking to engage with artists and other creatives at key sites, or their own properties along the corridor (or within a short distance from the corridor) •Create “PLACES & Temporary Spaces” Call for Concepts document and distribute broadly within each city, inviting ideas to be submitted •Host free informational meetings and gatherings of individuals and groups from each of the above rosters—including a “speed dating” activity to acquaint potential partners in developing brief concepts for review (indicating who, what, where, and how much) •Manage selection process and award contracts to selected teams •Forecast will provide technical assistance for each selected project team, as well as promote and document each effort Highlights of accomplishments/benchmarks over past 18 months •Secured McKnight funding to support 2018 program development (and added Mark VanderSchaaf to team) Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 4 •Facilitated PLACES meetings and drafted charter to formalize role of Committee •Supported PLACES Committee leadership (including co-chairs transitions, retention of arts expertise, and identification of potential new members, such as Watershed Districts, City of Edina, bike consortium) •Assisted cities in identifying priority sites along corridor for signature public art •Conducted location analysis, studied priority sites, including timing for project implementation •Drafted sample, preliminary RFQ for Opus site in Minnetonka •Engaged HKGi to assist with images and renderings to support RFQs •Drafted preliminary timeline, tasks and budget estimates for 2019-2023 •Metro Transit hired Mark Granlund as public art manager (He has drafted public art guidelines and procedures) •Began working with Metro Transit to identify sites and strategies for temporary, community- engaged public art during construction phase •Launched American Planning Association study of national best practices to promote public art along regional transitways (initiated by Mark VanderSchaaf) Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 5 1 Southwest LRT PLACES Committee Charter [DRAFT 4/8/19] Adopted by the Southwest LRT PLACES Committee on [Date] PURPOSE 1.The PLACES Committee will visibly support and further refine the PLACES vision: to tell the story, character, heritage and culture of communities along the Southwest Corridor through public art and placemaking; to support livability and embody the goals of the communities; and to promote each city’s desire to express their unique identity and create prominent destinations. Committee members will seek financial support by introducing the PLACES campaign to select foundation, corporation, and individual donor prospects, and participate in meetings and fundraising efforts. 2.The PLACES Committee will provide overall guidance and direction to support the creation, implementation and care for public art and creative placemaking projects in the Southwest LRT corridor. It will support a campaign to create permanent public art and place-based projects in the five Southwest LRT cities (Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie) near city-selected LRT stations to promote each city’s unique identity and create a prominent destination; and a campaign to create temporary engagements and collaborations among artists, businesses and neighborhoods along the Southwest LRT corridor and adjacent cycling trails during the construction phase. 3.The PLACES Committee will provide a forum for its members to (a) become familiar with best practices in contemporary public art and creative placemaking; (b) advise and influence cities and other relevant entities to incorporate public art and creative placemaking into their development plans and investments along the Southwest LRT line; (c) support efforts to raise funds needed to plan, create and manage public art and creative placemaking projects in the Southwest LRT corridor; and (d) form partnerships to integrate public art and creative placemaking projects in the Southwest LRT corridor and coordinate with allied projects in the larger Green Line and in the cities along the Green Line. 4.The PLACES Committee will liaise with Southwest LRT Community Works Steering Committee and its companion Technical Implementation Committee to ensure integration of public art and creative placemaking activities with other components of development strategies for the Southwest LRT corridor (e.g., land use, economic development, housing development, public space development, watershed management). Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 6 2 ACTIVITIES The PLACES Committee will establish and update periodically a work plan including the following elements: •Determination of roles and responsibilities for the PLACES Committee, Southwest LRT corridor cities, and PLACES project management consultant and fiscal agent Forecast Public Art. •Determination of a governance structure that will allow for the identified roles and responsibilities to be fulfilled – addressing such issues as who decides on artist selection, who decides on artwork selection, who owns and manages the resulting collection of public art, etc. •Identify appropriate community engagement processes to ensure broad-based, diverse input into the selection and management of public art and creative placemaking projects within the Southwest LRT corridor. COMPOSITION The initial membership of the PLACES Committee shall consist of the following, or their designees: •An elected official from each of the five Southwest LRT cities (Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie) •One Hennepin County Commissioner •One Metropolitan Councilmember •Executive leadership of key arts and design organizations: Mia, Walker Art Center •Leaders from the business sector supportive of civic and TOD-oriented community development efforts: HGA, First & First •Others as may be designated by the PLACES Committee Additional staff from these organizations may attend PLACES Committee meetings in a resource capacity at the discretion of PLACES Committee members, or join subcommittees as discussed below, as needed. Additional members shall be added as nominated and agreed-upon by members of the PLACES Committee. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 7 3 ORGANIZATION •The PLACES Committee will select co-chairs •The PLACES Committee will determine if subcommittees, project committees and/or advisory committees should be established and, if so, the role, composition, reporting relationship and method of selection/recruitment of the members of such committees. •The PLACES Committee will also determine if the Southwest LRT PLACES initiative should be formalized via some form of inter-organizational partnership agreement such as a joint powers agreement or a memorandum of understanding. •In addition to determining if a formal agreement is required, the PLACES Committee will also establish other requirements of membership (including potential financial contributions) and approve additional members beyond the initial membership. STAFFING AND BUDGET •Until such time as the PLACES Committee has sufficient resources to hire staff or accept direct funding, the PLACES Committee will provide direction to its consultant and fiscal agent Forecast Public Art to fulfill core planning, administration, and program implementation needs. •To fulfill its role as consultant and fiscal agent, Forecast Public Art and the PLACES Committee will adopt an agreement defining roles, responsibilities and conditions under which Forecast will operate and serve the needs of the PLACES initiative. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 8 PLACES Long-range Budget Projection (estimate in 2019 dollars of timeline, tasks and costs) Note: Updated Draft February 28, 2019 Year Tasks Cost Estimates 2019 Facilitation of PLACES initiative 38,000 Design fees for 2 RFQs (6 finalists @ $5,000 ea)* 30,000 Production of construction-phase pilot projects 20,000 Develop/Adopt PLACES Strategic Plan** 100,000 Contingency (10,000, plus 7% fiscal agency fee) 23,860 Subtotal $221,860 2020 Facilitation of PLACES initiative 42,000 Design fees for 2 RFQs (6 finalists @ $5,000 ea) 30,000 Production of construction-phase projects 35,000 Contingency (10,000, plus 7% fiscal agency fee) 18,190 Subtotal $135,190 2021 Facilitation of PLACES initiative 44,000 Production of construction-phase projects 50,000 Design Fees for 2 RFQs (6 finalists @5,000 ea) 30,000 Implementation funds for initial two signature projects 1,000,000 Contingency (20,000, plus 7% fiscal agency fee) 100,430 Subtotal $1,224,430 2022 Facilitation of PLACES initiative 55,000 Design fees for 2 RFQs (6 finalists @ $5,000 ea) 30,000 Production of construction-phase projects 60,000 Implementation funds for two signature projects 1,000,000 Contingency (25,000, plus 7% fiscal agency fee) 106,900 Subtotal $1,276,900 2023 Facilitation of PLACES initiative 55,000 Design fees for 2 RFQs (6 finalists @ $5,000 ea) 30,000 Production of construction-phase projects 70,000 Implementation funds for two signature projects 1,000,000 Contingency (25,000, plus 7% fiscal agency fee) 107,600 Subtotal $1,287,600 2024-2025 Facilitation of PLACES initiative ($60,000 per year) 120,000 Production of community-engaged projects 265,000 Implementation funds for four signature projects 2,000,000 Contingency (50,000, plus 7% fiscal agency fee) 220,450 Subtotal $2,605,450 Grand total $6,751,430 PLEASE REFERNCE NOTES ON BACK SIDE Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 9 Notes: The draft budget is subject to change. As a 501c3 tax-exempt corporation, Forecast Public Art can accept grants and sponsorships on behalf of PLACES. Acceptance and usage of funds will be outlined in an MOU between Forecast and the PLACES Committee, once the PLACES Committee charter is adopted. Forecast will contract for services to augment work performed by Jack Becker, PLACES project director. Forecast is committed to supporting the PLACES initiative for the long term, assuming there are sufficient resources available. While it’s premature to secure corporate sponsors for signature artworks until designs are approved, Forecast will continue to seek investment from the key stakeholders involved in this effort, including all five cities, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, the McKnight Foundation and others. The above timeline for the PLACES initiative, as outlined above, is dependent upon funding. * Design fees for each of the station areas is based on the assumption that each city will select three finalists per site and pay them a fee to develop proposals. The selection committee would subsequently interview three finalists when they present their concepts. This scenario would cost $15,000, plus reimbursement for travel. An alternative scenario would involve selecting three finalists to interview, and then hiring one to develop design concepts. This scenario would cost $5,000, plus travel reimbursement for the three finalists. ** Funding for the strategic plan will be sought from the McKnight Foundation Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 10 Study session May 28, 2019 (Item No.2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 11 Study session May 28, 2019 (Item No.2) Title: PLACES – Public art and community engagement southwest Page 12 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Discussion item: 3 Executive summary Title: Historic Walker Lake small area revitalization plan Recommended action: Discuss the plan’s recommendations and related policy questions for the Historic Walker Lake area. Policy consideration: •Does council support the creation of an overlay district for Historic Walker Lake to change permitted and prohibited uses? •Does council support the building massing and public realm recommendations, including limiting height to three stories? •Does council support the parking recommendations to give new uses in existing buildings additional flexibility, and to reduce the overall off-street parking requirements for building additions and site redevelopment? Summary: Activation and revitalization efforts for Historic Walker Lake have been a city priority for several years. In October 2018, the city began a process to create a small area revitalization plan and design guidelines for the Historic Walker Lake study area. The plan builds off previous planning efforts for the area and examines barriers for implementation of those previous plans. The small area revitalization plan provides project ideas that enhance the area’s identity, activity, appeal and economic vitality. The study includes a parking analysis with land use and policy recommendations, contains recommended building and public realm design standards to regulate future investment, and identifies opportunities for public art, way finding and place - making. Finally, the study recommends the establishment of a merchants association for area businesses to focus on marketing, special events, communications and maintenance of public spaces. This would be the first merchants association in St. Louis Park. Zakcq Lockrem from Asakura Robinson and staff will present the plan’s recommendations for city council’s consideration. Financial or budget considerations: None at this time. The small area plan funding was approved as part of the 2018 budget. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: •Discussion •Map of Historic Walker Lake study area •The draft plan is available on the city’s website or may be viewed at city hall in the community development department during regular business hours. Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, Planner, Julie Grove, Economic Development Specialist Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Karen Barton, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 3) Page 2 Title: Historic Walker Lake small area revitalization plan Discussion Background: Since October the city has hosted three community meetings and several business and property owner meetings for the Historic Walker Lake revitalization and small area plan. In addition, more than 50 percent of area businesses and property owners responded to surveys that helped inform the recommendations in the plan. The three community meetings were held in the study area, were recorded and posted on the city’s website, and circulated to over 420 email addresses for viewing and comments. The third meeting was broadcast via YouTube Live and seven people tuned in for the meeting. This was the first YouTube Live meeting the city has done. It was unadvertised and used as a successful test for live broadcasts outside of city hall. The business and property owner meetings were carefully organized to best accommodate business owners schedules, with the goal of helping the owners organize themselves into a merchants association. Over 30 business and property owners participated in the meetings, and as of May, approximately ten businesses are championing efforts to legally establish a merchants association for the area. This would be the first merchants association in St. Louis Park. Present considerations: The plan recommendations include steps to increase way finding and placemaking in Walker Lake, design guidelines for buildings and the public realm, use updates including uses that should and should not be allowed in the district to help the city achieve its desired goals for a vibrant commercial-industrial area, changes to parking requirements for existing, renovated, and redeveloped buildings, and the establishment of a merchants association. Next steps: Additional steps for the planning commission and city council are guided by the final plan recommendations. This includes adopting a proposed zoning overlay district for Historic Walker Lake to include amendments specifically relating to parking, use, building size, and massing requirements. Staff would like to begin working on a Historic Walker Lake overlay district in the fall of 2019. If council is supportive of the plan recommendations, staff may bring forward an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to include the Historic Walker Lake Revitalization Plan as a guiding document. Other Historic Walker Lake updates on and initiatives: Business District Grant Application: Hennepin County is once again offering a Business District Initiative grant to help suburban cities enhance the economic vitality of priority business districts. An application was submitted in February for a one-time facade improvement program. If the grant is awarded, the city will offer a matching grant to businesses and property owners in the Historic Walker Lake Business District for exterior façade improvements such as windows, doors, awnings, exterior restoration or painting, signage, etc. Hennepin County will award the BDI grants by early June. Staff will provide more details of the façade grant program to the council upon notification of award. Historic Walker Lake Business District Loan Program: The new, low-interest loan program designed to provide financial assistance to small businesses in the Historic Walker Lake Business District has issued its first loan. The program is administered through MCCD, which provides loan funds that are then matched by the EDA (up to $100,000) at 2% interest. The program aims to expand financing opportunities for local entrepreneurs while creating jobs and Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 3) Page 3 Title: Historic Walker Lake small area revitalization plan enhancing the vitality and character of the Historic Walker Lake area. On Tuesday, May 7th, The Block restaurant closed on a 10-year, $74,950 low-interest loan through this new loan program (the EDA’s first). The Block also closed on the EDA Revolving Loan Fund with a 20-year, $150,000 gap loan. These loans will be used to complete extensive renovations to The Block’s new location, the former Park Vacuum building at 7007 Walker St, in order to become a full service restaurant with patio seating. These renovations began the week of May 13th and the restaurant anticipates opening this fall. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 3) Page 4 Title: Historic Walker Lake small area revitalization plan Meeting: City council Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Discussion item: 4 Executive summary Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Recommended action: Provide direction to staff to start a future land use amendment and subsequent zoning amendment for the former Sam’s Club site to TOD – Transit Oriented Development. Policy consideration: Does city council agree with staff’s recommendation to guide the property for transit-oriented development (TOD)? Does city council prefer one of the development scenarios, or are there specific components from more than one plan that the city council would like to see as part of a preferred hybrid of the development scenarios? Summary: In August, 2018, the council adopted an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on the use and development of the Subject Property, 3745 Louisiana Ave. S, also known as the former Sam’s Club Site. At that time there were substantial concerns that the city’s official comprehensive plan future land use map and zoning ordinance provisions relating to the Subject Property do not adequately address issues relating to the present use, future land use, development, or redevelopment of this vacant property. The city’s concerns included compatibility with existing uses, recent public improvements, planned future land uses, and the planned light rail transit station in the area surrounding the Subject Property. Over the last six months, city staff and a project team from Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. (HKGi) have conducted a land use analysis of the site, studying market trends, environmental constraints, and ultimately developing test scenarios to see what could work on the site for future development. The final scenarios have been analyzed for the site and assessed for their yield and how well they achieve city goals. Financial or budget considerations: None at this time Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Discussion Sam’s Club Alternatives Analysis Sheets o Considerations for All Development Scenarios o Scenario A: Re-Use & Intensification o Scenario B: Mixed Multi-Family Redevelopment o Scenario C: Mixed Use Redevelopment o Scenario Summaries Prepared by: Brad Scheib, Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Karen Barton, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 2 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Discussion Background: Moratorium: The Sam’s Club store on the Subject Property ceased operations in January, 2018. Previous planning efforts within the area had not considered a change in land use for the property, as the building was relatively new and closure wasn’t foreseen. The closure of the store called into question, among city staff and officials, whether or not the city’s official comprehensive plan future land use map and zoning ordinance provisions were still adequate for the now-vacant property. In August 2018, the city council adopted Ordinance No. 2542-18, an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on the use and development of the building and lands located at 3745 Louisiana Avenue South. The moratorium went into effect September 14, 2018. The moratorium allows the city twelve months to study and analyze future land uses for the Subject Property, and implement any official city controls needed. Previous Planning within the Area: » Transitional Station Area Action Plan (TSAAP) – Louisiana Station (2013) » Louisiana Avenue Station Framework + Design Guidelines (2014) » Proposed Form-Based Code (2015) » 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (2019) Issues Related to Development of Site: Several factors will impact the future development of the site, regardless of use. These factors are outlined on the “Considerations for All Development Scenarios” sheet of the attached Sam’s Club Alternatives Analysis Sheets and are summarized below: » SWLRT Regional Context and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) o As part of the larger SWLRT, Louisiana Station area has an emphasis on health care and employment. o Due to the proximity of the Louisiana Station, development in this area should exhibit TOD elements such as: orientation of buildings and entrances towards transit station and pedestrian connections, intensification of uses/housing/jobs near transit station, decrease in parking demand/shared parking strategies. » Environmental Considerations o The site’s environmental contamination is currently “capped” – any construction or site alteration would require new processes to ensure environmental contamination is mitigated. o Soil contamination and quality make deep foundations/heavy structures cost- prohibitive on site, so new buildings will likely not exceed six stories in height. o Environmental remediation generally would be based on addressing the activity occurring during demolition/construction and is not really tied to future use. o The site’s high water table and groundwater contamination will limit most landscaping on the site to “tree trenched” and other lined features that are connected to the stormwater system. » Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections o Construction of the SWLRT will result in a slight realignment of the Regional Trail as well as the addition of an underground tunnel connecting the trail to the Louisiana Station, providing an opportunity to create an ADA accessible entrance/exit from the trail to Louisiana Avenue. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 3 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction o Connections to the site from the regional trail are unique opportunities and should be incorporated into any redevelopment. o Future facilities identified within and around the site include a pedestrian-scale plaza near the LRT tunnel, short-term and long-term bicycle parking, and bicycle and pedestrian circulation throughout the site. Scenario Analysis: The evaluation considered the following city goals and the degree to which each scenario could accomplish each. » Support Transit Oriented Development o Increase in the number/density of jobs, students, and/or housing units within ½ mile radius of the transit station o Promote mode-shift from personal vehicle trips to alternatives over the existing uses o Promote underlying design, orienting buildings and connections to transit facilities » Maintain/Expand Tax Capacity o Increase square footage of tax-producing uses o Provide a mix of use types to allow for a balanced and diverse tax base » Fulfill Climate Action Plan o Contain and remediate contaminants on site, following MPCA standards o Adaptive reuse of existing building features, prolonging the life of existing construction o Reduction of number and distance of personal vehicle trips by providing jobs and housing near transit » Provide Affordable Housing o Promote residential densities on the site that allow for affordable housing development (as a portion or all of a project) to be a possibility for affordable housing developers/programs o Increase living-wage employment opportunities near transit and regional trail network to reduce transportation cost and increase household income for existing housing cost-burdened households » Maximize Use & Efficiency o Allow for the redevelopment, infill, and intensification of uses on the site o Consider vehicle circulation and access, especially in relation to bicycle and pedestrian circulation with an emphasis on reducing conflict points o Promoting high-quality design for the site, encouraging users (residents, employees, patrons, visitors, etc.) fully engage with the uses on the site. Scenario Descriptions and Evaluation Summaries: The following pages provide a description for each Scenario. Each of these scenarios is conceptual and are possible for the site, and each have positive features that meet city goals and planning objectives in the area. Also, each scenario was evaluated in the metrics as the “full build-out” of a certain land-use approach. Individual elements and features within any scenario could be combined to create a final direction from the city. It is important to note that these are illustrative site plans to show how the elements may fit together on the property and do not necessarily reflect how the actual development/redevelopment of the property will lay out and appear architecturally. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 4 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Each conceptual scenario is described below in terms of land use, its individual site features and its broader community context and the final summary of the assessment. More information is provided in the attached Sam’s Club Alternatives Analysis Sheets, and the scenarios are shown side by side in the final Scenario Summaries sheet. Scenario A – Employment Focused Development: Scenario A focused on increasing employment for the site. This direction comes from previous planning efforts within the area, in particular the TSAAP and subsequent Louisiana Station Area Framework + Design Guidelines. While both plans assumed Sam’s Club would remain a continuing commercial use, the direction of the entire Louisiana station area was towards more intense employment, which would balance out other stations geared towards housing along the SWLRT. The land use designation for this scenario was assumed to be “Business Park” with this guidance from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Draft: The Business Park land use designation is intended to encourage the creation of significant employment centers that accommodate a diverse mix of office and Phase III: full build-out shown Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 5 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction light industrial uses and jobs. The Business Park designation should be applied to larger sites that can be redeveloped to provide a greater diversity of jobs, higher development densities, higher jobs per acre, higher quality site and building architectural design, and increased tax revenues for the community. For the Sam’s Club site there are opportunities for immediate reuse of the building for light manufacturing, flex offices, and warehousing/shipping. Building out the site as a more intense employment generator is not seen as a strong opportunity in the current business market, but there is potential for intensification over time as other nearby office markets fill up and the LRT is implemented. To reflect this assumption, the scenario has been shown in the following phases: Scenario Features: » Phase I: This phase shows the potential immediate reuse of the site for business park uses. o The current Sam’s Club building, with 140,000 square feet of space, loading docks, and 35’ ceilings is an ideal candidate for immediate reuse for light manufacturing, warehousing and storage. o Minor changes within the building would be required; the lack of major demolition/construction keeps environmental issues on the site “capped”; reuse of the building would not generate additional demolition waste. o Reuse of the existing building as a Business Park use (vs. Commercial) will result in less demand for parking, providing the opportunity for infill development of the unused portion of the existing parking lot. This infill development would be part of a second phase. o Uses breakdown: § 140,000 square feet of manufacturing/tech flex: 215 jobs (1/500 square feet manufacturing [65%]; 1/1500 square feet warehouse [35%]) » Phase II: This phase shows the likely infill development potential of the site as the Sam’s Club building continues to be reused o The site has been split by a median roadway to allow for circulation of vehicles as well as pedestrians and bicyclists o Infill development fronts on Louisiana Avenue, creating a defined edge and presence on the street o A smaller single-story retailer (restaurant, café, or specialty store) anchors the active corner at Louisiana and the middle of the site. Retail could also be configured as a ground floor space as part of a multi-story office development. o A three-story office building has good visibility from Louisiana and enjoys access from the Regional Trail o Remaining surface parking is still more than what the uses require, so continued potential exists for intensification within the southern half of the site o Uses breakdown: § 140,000 square feet of manufacturing/tech flex: 215 jobs (1/500 square feet manufacturing [65%]; 1/1500 square feet warehouse [35%]) § 40,000 square feet of office: 160 jobs (1/250 square feet) § 5,000 square feet of restaurant: 10 jobs (1/500 square feet) Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 6 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction » Phase III (illustrated above): This phase looks at the long-term potential of the site for employment uses, with an analysis of how the site would transform over time if the Sam’s Club building was demolished and other employment development replaced it o A major office building sits at the northern edge of the site, taking advantage of the visibility from Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue o Light manufacturing/Tech Flex buildings fill in the Monitor Street edge, providing a more active, engaging public space for pedestrians coming from the light rail tunnel o Circulation of the site provides areas for loading with the Tech Flex buildings, while still providing for pedestrian, bicycle, and personal vehicle circulation o As more uses are added to the site, more parking may be required. Intensification of the site could be allowed if the large surface parking lot to the east (currently under different ownership) could be linked to the site. This parking lot is less likely to redevelop due to environmental contaminants. Entering into a shared parking agreement with this site would be an economically sound and environmental choice over building more parking on- site. o Uses breakdown: § 66,000 square feet of manufacturing/tech flex: 110 jobs (1/500 square feet manufacturing [75%]; 1/1500 square feet warehouse [25%]) § 126,000 square feet of office: 505 jobs (1/250 square feet) § 10,000 square feet of commercial: 20 jobs (1/500 square feet) Scenario Assessment: » This scenario shows that there is potential for employment intensification on the site over time, but it may take a long time to realize due to the limited current and anticipated short-term market demand for office and employment uses » The city’s approach to parking standards may shift over time, requiring less and less parking around transit stations; as this scenario develops, there is potential for future shared parking agreements with neighboring properties » As market conditions change and opportunities to intensify the site (either by changes in use to office or by additional square footage) are sought, structured parking could be designed to satisfy growing parking demands » Circulation between users, such as interactions between trucks loading or unloading and pedestrians or bicyclists commuting to the site from the LRT Tunnel and regional trail, should be carefully considered and designed to avoid conflicts and to ensure the safety and comfort of all users [Scenario B begins on the following page.] Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 7 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Scenario B – Housing Focused Development: Scenario B focused on what would happen if uses of the site were completely shifted to residential, and evaluating whether or not those uses would work on the site and in the area. The last several years has seen a dramatic demand for housing within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, particularly affordable housing and a variety of housing types beyond single-family detached dwellings. The land use designation for this scenario was assumed to be “Transit Oriented Development” with this guidance from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Draft: The goal of this designation is to create pedestrian-scale developments within a 10-minute walk of a transitway station. The focus of the designation is on block sizes, lot sizes, and building forms that create a pedestrian-rich environment, rather than a specific mix of uses. It is expected that residential uses will make up approximately 75 to 85 percent of uses; the remaining 15 to 25 percent will likely be commercial, office, and other similar uses. The net residential density range allowed is 50 to 125 units per acre. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 8 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction This scenario focuses on an almost 100% residential development (with some supplemental commercial) and shows how the site can be oriented to take advantage of the proximity to the LRT, regional trail, as well as Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue. Scenario Features: » Southern half of the site developed with two 6-story residential buildings o Wrapping the exterior of the ground floor and second floor are two-story townhomes, with individual entrances to the sidewalk o The interior of the first two stories are parking decks o The topside of the parking decks are used for a terrace courtyard with amenities, internal landscaping, and access to the exterior promenade o Apartments are located on the third through sixth floors, with views overlooking the courtyard or the exterior streetscape » Northern half of the site developed with two 6-story residential buildings with a pedestrian connection to structured parking for both buildings o There is space for an active commercial corner on the first floor on Louisiana » The Site is separated by a wide median/boulevard and also features pedestrian streets, a transit plaza, and connections to the regional trail and bike/ped system » Uses breakdown: o 625-650 units of housing o 3,000 square feet of commercial: 6 jobs (1/500 square feet) Scenario Assessment: » This scenario shows that even though similar residential products are being built along the LRT corridor and elsewhere in the city, there is still enough pent-up demand for housing that residential uses would push development of the site » The strength of the market for residential is strong, but such development would not bring the diversified tax base that employment uses would be more likely to provide [Scenario C begins on the following page.] Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 9 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Scenario C – Mixed Use Development: Scenario C assessed the viability of a truly mixed-used transit-oriented development on the site. As with Scenario B, the land use designation for this scenario was assumed to be “Transit Oriented Development” with this guidance from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Draft: The goal of this designation is to create pedestrian-scale developments within a 10-minute walk of a transitway station. The focus of the designation is on block sizes, lot sizes, and building forms that create a pedestrian-rich environment, rather than a specific mix of uses. It is expected that residential uses will make up approximately 75 to 85 percent of uses; the remaining 15 to 25 percent will likely be commercial, office, and other similar uses. The net residential density range allowed is 50 to 125 units per acre. This scenario focuses on how a mix of uses would likely develop on the site. The current market demand for vertical mixed use (commercial uses on the ground floor, with residential and office above) is limited, so this scenario shows a mix of uses within the site, but as mostly stand-alone Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Page 10 Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction features. Residential uses were oriented towards the amenities of the LRT and regional trail, while employment uses could still take advantage of the proximity and visibility to Highway 7. Scenario Features: » Similar to Scenario B, the southern half of site focuses on residential with two 6-story residential buildings o Wrapping the exterior of the ground floor and second floor are two-story townhomes, with individual entrances to the sidewalk o The interior of the first two stories are parking decks o The topside of the parking decks are used for a terrace courtyard with amenities, internal landscaping, and access to the exterior promenade o Apartments are located on the third through sixth floors, with views overlooking the courtyard or the exterior streetscape » The Northern half of the site focuses on a greater mix of employment, with a three story office building with prominent visibility to Louisiana and Highway 7 o As a buffer between the Office and Residential uses, two “pad” sites are available for office or residential development, with the assumption that residential would be 4-6 stories and office would be 3 stories o There is space for an active commercial corner on the first floor on Louisiana » The Site is separated by a median/boulevard and also features pedestrian streets, a transit plaza, and connections to the regional trail and bike/ped system » Uses breakdown: o 475-560 units of housing o 95,000 square feet of office: 380 jobs (1/250 square feet) o 5,000 square feet of commercial: 10 jobs (1/500 square feet) Scenario Assessment: » This scenario shows that intentionally setting aside land/development for employment on the site (instead of all residential) brings more intensity and greater overall impact on achieving the city’s goals » This site emphasizes pedestrian and bicycle connections and spaces while still providing circulation and access for personal vehicles Recommendation: Based on the assessment of the three scenarios, the project team and city staff recommend that the city pursue changes to the future land use map within the 2040 comprehensive plan to reflect a TOD – transit oriented development land use designation. Provide staff with direction regarding city council’s preferred development scenario, which may be one of the three scenarios or a hybrid of the components from the three scenarios. Next steps: Based on the city council’s feedback on future land use and preferred development scenario (or scenario components), staff will prepare a proposal to amend the comprehensive plan, the zoning map, and any other official controls required to implement council’s guidance. The goal would be to have the recommended land use changes and official controls adopted and in place by September 14, 2019, when the moratorium ends. Bicycle/Pedestrian Connections Regardless of future use of the site, having amenities and connections that encourage travelling by walking, bicycling, or transit should be heavily emphasized CONSIDERATIONS FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS Connection to SWLRT Tunnel, and possible transit plaza between Monitor Street and tunnel Complete the gap in the multi-use trail along Louisiana on the site Coordinate with the City, Three Rivers Park District, and HCRRA to build an “off-ramp” from the Cedar Lake Trail at Louisiana that meets ADA Standards Internal circulation of bicycles and pedestrians should be emphasized in any future site design 1 2 3 4 PROXIMITY TO FUTURE LRT STATION The reuse or redevelopment of the former Sam’s Club site offers a unique opportunity within St. Louis Park to orient future uses to Louisiana Station, the future LRT station. While construction of the LRT is expected to be complete in 2023, planning for the lightrail and its stations has been underway for the last twenty years. TCAAP - Transitional Station Area Action Plan The TCAAP wholistically looked at the SWLRT and identified place types for the focus of each station. Some stations are focused on residential neighborhoods and commercial centers, while others are more focused on employment and taking advantage of institutions in the station area. Development within the station areas should think about the areas holistically, and how one development fits in the larger area. The Lousiana Station place types are: Health & Wellness Employment Green Corridor, Recreation & Environment Environmental Assumptions The history of contamination on the site will add costs to any development on the site, regardless of use. The Developer will have to work closely with the MPCA to ensure plans and processes adequately meet environmental requirements. The City should be an active participant in these conversations, as there are various grant and funding opportunities related to environmental assessment and remediation available to the City and development partners. CONTAMINATED SOILS ●Currently “capped” by the Sam’s Club building and pavements. ●Contaminated soil encountered on the site may have to be moved to another part of the site and covered or potentially disposed off-site. Treatment to reduce pH may be required prior to any off-site disposal. ●Contaminated soils may be geotechnically unsuitable for foundations and as structural fill. Additional soil compaction or deep foundation systems may be required to support future buildings. ●Structure heights may be limited to a maximum of six stories, as buildings with seven+ stories become heavier and require deeper foundation techniques and are more costly to construct. HIGH WATER TABLE & CONTAMINATION ●The high water table on the site limits the options to construct basements, subgrade levels, and underground parking. ●Infiltration of stormwater and runoff through contaminated soils into the groundwater will be prohibited. ●Open Spaces will likely be a combination of hardscape plazas and boxed landscaping with lining that channelizes stormwater to a stormwater pond or below-grade stormwater retention structure instead of infiltrating to groundwater. VAPOR INTRUSION ●The presence of containments in the soil and former wetlands release vapors that requires higher standards for vapor barriers and/or building vapor mitigation systems. ●Internal parking structures have similar standards to address potential vapor intrusion.Complete Multi-Use Trail Gap on Louisiana Reconstruct C e d a r Lake Trail “O f f - R a m p” at Louisiana T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l OVERVIEW Over its 15 mile length, the Southwest LRT Corridor passes through five different municipalities. Although generally characterized as a “jobs line”, a closer look at the line and its 17 stations reveals that it is much more. The Southwest LRT Corridor is an interwoven string of interesting and unique places. While each of the stations is distinct, there are a number of systems and in some cases, common elements, features and characteristics that help connect station areas along the corridor and relate them to adjacent neighborhoods. The exhibit on the following pages illustrate the primary areas of influence surrounding each of the station areas as well as the key systems (streets, parks, corridors, etc.), features and characteristics with which they have a relationship. PLACE TYPES When it opens in 2018, the Southwest LRT will connect a range of diverse communities and place types along its route including places to work, mixed use centers, public institutions and important recreational and open space assets. Nine different place types along the route have been identified by groups like the Urban Land Institute. These place types provide clues as to the types of infrastructure that can better help them support their functions on opening day and beyond. Corridor Characterization 1-19MINNEAPOLIS • ST. LOUIS PARK •HOPKINS•MINNETONKA • EDEN PRAIRIE H A C T T PLACE TYPES: URBAN VILLAGES LEARNING & INSTITUTIONAL DESTINATION HEALTH & WELLNESS DESTINATION GREEN CORRIDORS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT AREA HERITAGE, ARTS & CULTURE TRANSIT & TRAIL FEEDERS NEW TRANSIT BUSINESS PARKS NEIGHBORHOODS SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC PROPERTY SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY CULTURAL DESTINATION IMPORTANT TRAIL CONNECTION PARK & RIDE LOCATION TRANSIT INTERCHANGE 1-20SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK - INTRODUCTION P H A C T T PLACE TYPES: URBAN VILLAGES LEARNING & INSTITUTIONAL DESTINATION HEALTH & WELLNESS DESTINATION GREEN CORRIDORS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT AREA HERITAGE, ARTS & CULTURE TRANSIT & TRAIL FEEDERS NEW TRANSIT BUSINESS PARKS NEIGHBORHOODS SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC PROPERTY SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY CULTURAL DESTINATION IMPORTANT TRAIL CONNECTION PARK & RIDE LOCATION TRANSIT INTERCHANGE 1-20SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK - INTRODUCTION P H A C T T PLACE TYPES: URBAN VILLAGES LEARNING & INSTITUTIONAL DESTINATION HEALTH & WELLNESS DESTINATION GREEN CORRIDORS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT AREA HERITAGE, ARTS & CULTURE TRANSIT & TRAIL FEEDERS NEW TRANSIT BUSINESS PARKS NEIGHBORHOODS SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC PROPERTY SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY CULTURAL DESTINATION IMPORTANT TRAIL CONNECTION PARK & RIDE LOCATION TRANSIT INTERCHANGE 1-20SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK - INTRODUCTION P H A C T T PLACE TYPES: URBAN VILLAGES LEARNING & INSTITUTIONAL DESTINATION HEALTH & WELLNESS DESTINATION GREEN CORRIDORS, RECREATION & ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYMENT AREA HERITAGE, ARTS & CULTURE TRANSIT & TRAIL FEEDERS NEW TRANSIT BUSINESS PARKS NEIGHBORHOODS SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC PROPERTY SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY CULTURAL DESTINATION IMPORTANT TRAIL CONNECTION PARK & RIDE LOCATION TRANSIT INTERCHANGE 1-20SOUTHWEST CORRIDOR INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK - INTRODUCTION P Transit P l a z aBicycle & Pede st r i an pathwaysShort-t e r m & L o n g-termbicycle parkingSTORMWATER FLOW DIRECTION BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE LINED LANDSCAPING TRENCHES Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Page 11 CIRCULATION SCENARIO A: RE-USE & INTENSIFICATION Manufa ct uri n g / T e c h Fl e x Office ( 3 Stories)40,000 sf Small R et ail (1 Story) 5,000 sf Surfac e P ar ki n g Lot (Ser v e s all Uses) Surfac e P ar ki n g Lot (Ser v es all Uses) 70,000 sf 50,000 sf 20,000 sf PHASE 1PHASE 2PHASE 3ImplementationCity Goals Other Metrics (Full Build-out) LAND USE DESIGNATION ●Business Park ZONING DISTRICT ●BP - Business Park OTHER ZONING CONSIDERATIONS ●The current market’s intensity of uses will likely keep parking at surface-level. Long term phasing possible ●Existing Building may have some non- conformities to BP setbacks OTHER OFFICIAL CONTROLS ●Mid-site access could be public or private street ●Subdivision/PUD likely ●Shared Parking Agreement Support Transit Oriented Development Low Mid High Maintain / Expand Tax Capacity Low Mid High Fulfill Climate Action Plan Low Mid High Provide Affordable Housing Low Mid High Maximize Use & Efficiency Low Mid High Time to Complete Low Mid High Level of Public Assistance Low Mid High Complexity Low Mid High Level of Impact Low Mid High Total Jobs Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 215 385 635 Total Housing Units 0 3D MODEL Manufa ct uri n g / T ec h Fl e x 70,000 sf 50,000 sf 20,000 sf T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l Office ( 3 Stories)40,000 sf Small R et ail (1 Story) 5,000 sf Small R et ail (1 Story) 5,000 sf Office (2-3 Stori es) 60,000 sf Surfac e Parkin g Lot Load ingBa y s Surfac e P ar ki n g L ot (with op p ort u nit y for struct ur e d parkin g)Manufa c tu r ing / Tech F lex 40 ,000 s f Manufa ct uri n g / Tech Fl e x (ground f l oor) 26,000 sf Loadin g Bays Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Page 12 SCENARIO B: MIXED MULTI-FAMILY REDEVELOPMENT Fire Ac c es s / W al k w a y Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Mixed Reside nti al (6 Stori es) 4 Stori es of Apartm e nts above 4 S t o r i e s o f A p a r t m e n t s ab o v e Pedes t r ianSt ree t First & Second Fl o or Parkin g (Interior) 2-Stor y Townh o m e s (Wrap Ext eri or) 2- S t o r y T o w n h o m e s ( W r a p E x t e r i o r ) Median Median RotaryPark ing S t ru c tu re5-S to ry (6 pa rk ing de ck s ) Cafe/S m all R et ail (1st Flo or) 3,000 sf 6-Stori es of Apartm e nts Entry Overha n g Sur fa ce Pa rk ing fo r Re ta i l & Vi s i to r s ImplementationCity Goals LAND USE DESIGNATION ●Transit Oriented Development ZONING DISTRICT ●R-C High-Density Multiple Family Residence OTHER ZONING CONSIDERATIONS ●TOD areas will likely transition to Form Based Code in the future, so attention to form and orientation should be a priority OTHER OFFICIAL CONTROLS ●Likely a phased development, which may require subdivision ●Subdivision/PUD likely ●Shared Parking Agreement Support Transit Oriented Development Low Mid High Maintain / Expand Tax Capacity Low Mid High Fulfill Climate Action Plan Low Mid High Provide Affordable Housing Low Mid High Maximize Use & Efficiency Low Mid High Time to Complete Low Mid High Level of Public Assistance Low Mid High Complexity Low Mid High Level of Impact Low Mid High Total Jobs 5 - 10 Total Housing Units 625 - 675 CIRCULATION 3D MODEL T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l Other Metrics (Full Build-out) Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Page 13 SCENARIO C: MIXED USE REDEVELOPMENT ImplementationCity Goals LAND USE DESIGNATION ●Transit Oriented Development ZONING DISTRICT ●Northern Half: O - Office ●Southern Half: R-C - High-Density Multiple Family Residence OTHER ZONING CONSIDERATIONS ●TOD areas will likely transition to Form Based Code in the future, so attention to form and orientation should be a priority OTHER OFFICIAL CONTROLS ●Likely a phased development, which may require subdivision ●Subdivision/PUD likely ●Shared Parking Agreement Support Transit Oriented Development Low Mid High Maintain / Expand Tax Capacity Low Mid High Fulfill Climate Action Plan Low Mid High Provide Affordable Housing Low Mid High Maximize Use & Efficiency Low Mid High Time to Complete Low Mid High Level of Public Assistance Low Mid High Complexity Low Mid High Level of Impact Low Mid High Total Jobs 225-380 Total Housing Units 475-560 CIRCULATION 3D MODEL Fire Ac c es s R o ut e & Pr o m e n a d e Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Mixed Reside nti al (6 Stori es) 2-Story Townh o m e s (Wrap Ext eri or)Pedes t r ianSt ree t Surfac e Parkin g f or Retail Drop Off Parkin g R a m p 3 Stori es (4 Parki n g D e c k s) Office 2-3 Stori es 60,000 sf First & Second Fl o or Parkin g (Interior) 4 Stori es of Apartm e nts above T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l Apartm e nt s (4-6 Stori es) or Office ( 3 Sto ries) Apartm e nt s (4-6 Stori e s) or Office ( 3 Sto ries) Small R et ail (1st Flo or) 5,000 sf Other Metrics (Full Build-out) Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Page 14 Support TOD Maintain / Expand Tax Capacity Fulfill Climate Action Plan Provide Affordable Housing Maximize Use & Efficiency Time to Complete Level of Public Assistance Complexity Level of Impact Total Jobs Total Housing Units Total Jobs + Housing Units Scenario A: Business Park Re- Use & Phased Redevelopment Mid Mid Mid/High Low/Mid Mid High High Mid Mid 215-635 0 215-635 Scenario B: Multi-Family Redevelopment High Mid Mid High High Low Mid Mid Mid 5-10 625-675 630-685 Scenario C: Mixed Use Redevelopment High High Mid Mid High Mid High High High 225-380 475-560 700-940 SCENARIO SUMMARIES Fire Ac c e s s R o ut e & Pr o m e n a d e Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Mixed Reside nti al (6 Stori es) 2-Story Townh o m es (Wrap Exterior)Pedes t r ianSt ree t Surfac e Parkin g f or Retail Drop Off Parkin g R a m p 3 Stori es (4 Parki n g Decks) Office 2-3 Stori es 60,000 sf First & Second Fl o or Parkin g (Interior) 4 Stori es of Apartm e nts above T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l Apartm e nt s (4-6 Stori e s) or Off ice (3 Apartm e nts (4-6 Stori e s) or Office ( 3 Sto ries) Small R et ail (1st Flo or) 5,000 sf Fire Acc ess / W al k w a y Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Terrace Courty ar d w/ pool Mixed Reside nti al (6 Stori e s) 4 Stori es of Apartm e nts above4 Stories of Apartments abovePedes t r ianSt ree t First & S e c o n d Floor P ar ki n g (Interior) 2-Stor y Townh o m es (Wrap Exterior) 2 - S t o r y T ow n h om e s (W r a p E x t e r i o r ) Median Median RotaryPark ing S t ru c tu re5-S to ry (6 pa rk ing de ck s ) Cafe/S m all R et ail (1st Flo or) 3,000 sf 6-Story Apartm e nt s Entry Overha n g Sur fa ce Pa rk ing fo r Re ta i l & Vi s i to r s T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l Surfac e Parkin g L ot LoadingBay s Surfac e P ar ki n g L ot (with op p ort u nit y f or structure d p ar ki n g) T r a n s i t P l a z a & C o n n e c t i o n t o L R T T u n n e l Office (3 St ories)40,000 sfManufa c tu r ing / Tech F lex 40 ,000 s f Small R et ail (1 Story) 5,000 sf Small R et ail (1 Story) 5,000 sf Manufact uri n g / T e c h Flex (gr o u n d f l oor) 26,000 sf & Off i ces ( a b ove) 26,000 sf Office (2-3 Stori e s) 60,000 sf Loadin g Bays Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 4) Title: Former Sam’s Club land use and development study analysis and direction Page 15 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Written report: 5 Executive summary Title: CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study Recommended action: No action necessary at this time. This report is intended to provide council information and enable more detailed planning and improvements over time. Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to pursue the incremental redesign of CSAH 25 into an urban boulevard design? Summary: CSAH 25 is the extension of Highway 7 east of Highway 100. It is a Hennepin County roadway that is designed in a layout similar to a rural highway: it is exceptionally wide, has a speed limit of 45 miles per hour, and is not currently set up for comfortable walking or biking. With Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) and redevelopment occurring in this area, the city and county recognized that the design is not optimal, especially for walking and biking. Together we agreed to conduct a study to consider what could be the future of the roadway as a more urban boulevard section. The study assessed current conditions and character, collected data about the corridor and current layout to better understand how it functions today and in the future. The consultant helped the city and county consider possibilities for change, looking at design options and alternatives and evaluating them to determine how to move forward and advance design toward an urban boulevard. Overall conclusions •Maintain current alignment of 4 lanes of roadway throughout. •Maintain current design of confluence area on east end with some modifications. •Add bike and pedestrian facilities on both sides of road. •Strongly enhance landscaping on medians and boulevard to slow traffic and improve travel. Next steps •Work toward changes incrementally with upcoming projects (e.g. SWLRT and Minnetonka Boulevard). •Use study to prioritize improvements into four areas as shown on the drawing and described in the discussion section. •Detailed engineering studies and public engagement to consider alternatives. Financial or budget considerations: The city and Hennepin County agreed to pay for the study together; the city’s share was $45,000 and was funded through the Development Fund. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably. Supporting documents: Discussion Conceptual roadway layout schematics – Segment A, B & C Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Principal Planner, Jack Sullivan, Sr. Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Page 2 City council meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 5) Title: CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study Discussion Background: Overall vision for CSAH 25 Conceptual Roadway Layout Study is to “Create a vibrant urban boulevard in the heart of St. Louis Park that is safe and comfortable for all modes of travel.” CSAH 25 Conceptual Roadway Layout Study The CSAH 25 study began with an assessment of the current conditions with an eye to transform the road to an urban boulevard similar to Excelsior Boulevard. Options for changes were explored and analyzed. The consultant and staff from Hennepin County and the city began to understand that moving forward, the best approach to transform the design of the roadway is to undertake the changes incrementally in connection with other improvement projects. Overall concept description In looking closely at the roadway design, configuration and function, staff determined that the following overall concepts should be pursued. •Maintain current alignment of four lanes of roadway throughout o There is not enough land for redevelopment o The opportunity to have robust sidewalks and trails on both sides of the road o Allows maintenance of utilities including a major Metropolitan Council sewer line o Minimizes cost by maintaining intersections, drainage, traffic signals, etc. o Allows some small alignment changes as may be desirable, including adding curb and gutter and modification of the frontage roads o Aim for reducing speed from 45 to 30 or 35 mph •Maintain current design of confluence area on east end with some modifications o Many challenges to modifying o Alternatives did not improve vehicular traffic flow, pedestrian or bike access o Expensive to change o Doesn’t show a large enough issue/problem to undertake major redesign at this time o Consider changes at the east end of Minnetonka Boulevard (between France Avenue and Inglewood Avenue) to improve operations of the area •Enhance landscaping on medians and boulevards o Narrowing the feel of the corridor to slow traffic o Provide buffers for pedestrians and bicyclists o Enhance overall experience for all users o Buffers of trees and shrubs and pedestrian-scale lighting Priorities for redesign To design and implement these concepts, the following priorities became the recommended order in which to approach the redesign over time: 1.Minnetonka Boulevard and CSAH 25 Area Evaluate pedestrian and bicycle movements and improvements on the east end toward France Avenue with Hennepin County prior to the reconstruction of Minnetonka Boulevard. This is currently identified within the city’s 10 year capital improvement plan. Page 3 City council meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 5) Title: CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study In 2021 there are sidewalk segments included in the 2021 Connect the Park project and Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction is currently planned for 2023. 2.Beltline Boulevard and CSAH 25 Area Implement the roadway, sidewalk and trail improvements at CSAH 25 and Beltline Boulevard with SWLRT construction. Some are part of the SWLRT project, some are by the city and some will be with redevelopment. The SWLRT and city improvements are identified in the city’s 10 year capital improvement plan as part of the Connect the Park and SWLRT scheduled to happen between 2021- 2023. 3.Lynn Avenue to Inglewood Avenue along CSAH 25 Undertake an engineering design study for the frontage roads between Lynn Avenue and Inglewood Avenue to determine how to improve pedestrian and bicycle access while continuing to provide the neighborhood street access. This is currently beyond the city’s current 10 year capital improvement planning horizon. 4.Raleigh Avenue and CSAH 25 Consider a new intersection at Raleigh Avenue to allow trucks from Nordic Ware to reach Highway 100 via CSAH 25. This is currently beyond the city’s current 10 year capital improvement planning horizon. Financial Consideration This study recognized that funding has not been identified in the 10 year capital improvement planning horizon for the county or the city for the vast majority of the improvements outlined in the study. Additional community engagement, in-depth study and financial planning will be necessary before any of the recommendations are brought forward for council consideration. Community Engagement The study has not been presented in depth to the community. Community engagement will be a key component of any additional design work. To date, the study has been referenced at the following meetings: •February 8, 2016 2016 Legislative priorities and issues, study session report to Council •January 9, 2017 - 2017 Legislative priorities and issues, study session report to Council •March 20, 2018 - Beltline Station redevelopment neighborhood meeting •December, 2018 - 2019 Legislative priorities and issues, study session report to Council Future and Next Steps With the start of construction of the SWLRT and the continued redevelopment occurring along the CSAH 25 corridor staff will use this study as a tool for evaluating redevelopment proposals. Redesign of the roadway via the priorities 1-4 noted above will be undertaken in steps over time in conjunction with other programmed projects and improvements, which will reduce the overall costs. Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 5) Title: CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study Page 4 Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 5) Title: CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study Page 5 Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 5) Title: CSAH 25 conceptual roadway layout study Page 6 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Written report: 6 Executive summary Title: SWLRT update Recommended action: No action necessary at this time. The report is for information only. Policy consideration: None at this time. Summary: Construction has begun on the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project by the team of Lunda/McCrossan Joint Venture (LMJV). Much of the current heavy construction is focused in Eden Prairie and Hopkins. However, the contractor has begun the following construction activities in St. Louis Park: •The Cedar Lake Regional Trail detour became official on Monday, May 13. The project team continues to monitor and improve the detour for bicycles and pedestrians. •1600 foot long sections of rail for the upcoming relocation of the freight rail within the corridor was unloaded and staged between Beltline Boulevard and Blake Road. •Crews have started to remove trees near the Louisiana and Beltline stations. •LMJV has not yet released a long range schedule. However, they continue to provide a three week look ahead schedule to all the cities. •Lane shifts, lane closures and road detours are expected to begin as early as June 10. The contractor is required to give the community 10 days advance notice. All dates at this time are still preliminary. Expect the first roadway impacts to be at Louisiana Avenue between Oxford Street and Lake Street (just south of Hwy 7) and at Beltline Boulevard between CSAH 25 and Park Glen Road. Construction Communication: LMJV has created a hotline phone number that is staffed 24 hours a day for questions, concerns or issues related to the Southwest Green Line Extension construction, 612.373.3933. In addition, people are encouraged to sign up for updates at www.swlrt.org. Financial or budget considerations: None at this time. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably. Supporting documents: None. Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, Senior Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, Engineering Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Written report: 7 Executive summary Title: Comprehensive plan related zoning map amendments Recommended action: No formal action required at this time. Please review the proposed zoning map and provide questions or comments to staff. Policy consideration: Does council support the proposed zoning changes based on the land use guidance in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan? Summary: The 2040 comprehensive plan sets out goals, strategies and direction to carry out the city’s vision for its future. It includes specific plan sections on land use, housing, mobility, parks, water resources, racial equity, climate and energy, community health and other elements required by state law. Planning commission made formal recommendations to city council on December 5, 2018, and council authorized submittal of the plan to the Metropolitan Council for review on December 17, 2018. The Metropolitan Council is scheduled to review and formally accept the plan on July 10, 2019. Land use changes in the plan resulted in a number of parcels throughout the city having a mismatch between the new land use guidance and the existing zoning district. Now that city council has approved the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the city must bring the zoning into substantial conformance with the comprehensive plan. Due to the number of parcels and size of the areas to be rezoned, the city will follow the procedures for a comprehensive rezoning of all the parcels at once. The procedures are somewhat different than smaller zoning map amendments. Planning commission supported the comprehensive rezoning approach at an April 3, 2019 study session. Comprehensive rezoning will require 5 affirmative votes from the city council. Staff held an open house on the proposed comprehensive rezoning on May 8, 2019. Notices were mailed to all properties to be rezoned, plus all property owners within 350 feet of those parcels. Social media and emails were also used. Ten community members attended, and no one in attendance objected to the proposed changes. Next steps: Planning commission will hold a public hearing on June 19, 2019. The first reading of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for July 15, 2019. Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Proposed zoning map amendments 2040 future land use map Prepared by: Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 7) Page 2 Title: Comprehensive plan related zoning map amendments Change in zoning Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 7) Page 3 Title: Comprehensive plan related zoning map amendments Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 28, 2019 Written report: 8 Executive summary Title: April 2019 monthly financial report Recommended action: No action required at this time. Policy consideration: Monthly financial reports are part of our financial management policies. Summary: The monthly financial report provides a summary of general fund revenues and departmental expenditures and a comparison of budget to actual throughout the year. A budget to actual summary for the four utility funds is also included in this report. Financial or budget considerations: At the end of April, general fund expenditures were at approximately 30% of the adopted annual budget, which is about 3% under budget. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Discussion Summary of revenues and expenditures – general fund Budget to actual – enterprise funds Prepared by: Darla Monson, Accountant Reviewed by: Tim Simon, Chief Financial Officer Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 8) Page 2 Title: April 2019 monthly financial report Discussion Background: This monthly report provides summary information of the overall level of revenues and departmental expenditures in the general fund compared to the adopted budget throughout the year. A budget to actual summary for the four utility funds is also included in this report. Present considerations: General Fund Actual expenditures should generally be at about 33% of the annual budget at the end of April. General Fund expenditures were at 30.25% through April. Revenues are harder to measure in the same way due to the timing of when they are received, examples of which include property taxes, grants and State aid payments. A few comments on variances are explained below. License and permit revenues combined are at almost 65% of budget through April. Nearly 87% of the 2019 business and liquor license revenue has already been received, which is typical of prior years. Permit revenue is at 58% through April due to several large building permits including PLACE, Bridgewater Bank, Yeshiva School, St. Louis Park School District and the Elan West End Apartments. Fines and forfeits revenue is at 41.5% through April due to the receipt of $71,000 of seized vehicle forfeiture money in March which is assigned in fund balance for DWI enforcement. Organized recreation expenditures are at 35.5% of budget because the full annual community education contribution of $187,400 was paid to the school district in February, which is consistent with prior years. Vehicle maintenance is over budget by about 2% through April due to winter related expenses. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Actual $2,885 $5,979 $8,957 $11,824 Budget $3,257 $6,515 $9,772 $13,029 $16,287 $19,544 $22,801 $26,058 $29,316 $32,573 $35,830 $39,088 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $40,000 $45,000 $ THOUSANDS Monthly Expenditures -General Fund Summary of Revenues & Expenditures - General Fund As of April 30, 2019 20192019201720172018201820192019BalanceYTD Budget Budget Audited Budget Unaudited BudgetYTD Apr Remaining to Actual %General Fund Revenues: General Property Taxes24,748,436$ 24,837,901$ 25,705,886$ 26,597,928$ 26,880,004$ -$ 26,880,004$ 0.00% Licenses and Permits3,745,736 3,985,517 3,924,648 4,001,644 4,103,424 2,655,544 1,447,880 64.72% Fines & Forfeits254,200 293,236 269,200 282,146 279,700 116,391 163,309 41.61% Intergovernmental1,631,669 1,899,006 1,864,877 2,006,435 1,760,900 393,068 1,367,832 22.32% Charges for Services2,027,637 2,051,552 2,162,410 2,180,589 2,187,319 446,888 1,740,431 20.43% Miscellaneous Revenue1,274,415 1,294,452 1,318,037 1,427,744 1,367,012 461,891 905,121 33.79% Transfers In1,899,927 1,951,218 1,929,090 1,929,076 1,999,877 649,959 1,349,918 32.50% Investment Earnings 140,000 125,984 160,000 251,494 180,000 180,000 0.00% Other Income30,450 54,303 40,950 35,802 31,300 20,823 10,477 66.53% Use of Fund Balance *58,541 - 523,835 298,156 - 298,156 0.00%Total General Fund Revenues35,811,011$ 36,493,169$ 37,898,933$ 38,712,858$ 39,087,692$ 4,744,563$ 34,343,129$ 12.14%General Fund Expenditures: General Government: Administration 1,049,123$ 1,056,796$ 1,341,606$ 1,340,282$ 1,837,620$ 455,476$ 1,382,144$ 24.79% Finance 957,275 924,832 978,752 964,036 1,034,199 328,315 705,884 31.75% Assessing707,139 652,015 759,865 710,715 772,746 247,605 525,141 32.04% Human Resources754,699 730,731 796,666 735,050 805,620 222,616 583,004 27.63% Community Development1,366,055 1,353,476 1,479,911 1,559,721 1,502,521 481,578 1,020,943 32.05% Facilities Maintenance1,132,774 1,128,339 1,162,342 1,223,109 1,170,211 350,996 819,215 29.99% Information Resources1,570,712 1,421,685 1,589,432 1,526,028 1,674,937 468,554 1,206,383 27.97% Communications & Marketing646,841 722,199 755,940 829,732 805,674 244,865 560,809 30.39% Community Outreach26,553 24,403 27,637 12,085 - - - Engineering376,601 339,876 525,834 552,432 570,377 124,300 446,077 21.79%Total General Government8,587,772$ 8,354,352$ 9,417,985$ 9,453,190$ 10,173,905$ 2,924,305$ 7,249,600$ 28.74% Public Safety: Police9,217,988$ 9,255,342$ 9,930,681$ 9,877,014$ 10,335,497$ 3,288,256$ 7,047,241$ 31.82% Fire Protection4,407,656 4,319,457 4,657,973 4,630,520 4,813,078 1,510,543 3,302,535 31.38% Inspectional Services2,419,073 2,271,301 2,544,762 2,295,910 2,555,335 777,481 1,777,854 30.43%Total Public Safety16,044,717$ 15,846,100$ 17,133,416$ 16,803,444$ 17,703,910$ 5,576,279$ 12,127,631$ 31.50% Operations & Recreation: Public Works Administration266,249$ 245,942$ 230,753$ 208,050$ 290,753$ 75,637$ 215,116$ 26.01% Public Works Operations3,019,017 2,809,715 3,091,857 2,923,255 3,111,481 944,837 2,166,644 30.37% Organized Recreation1,472,996 1,470,613 1,582,490 1,499,780 1,579,569 561,136 1,018,433 35.52% Recreation Center1,744,651 1,856,529 1,860,755 2,004,937 1,949,657 475,991 1,473,666 24.41% Park Maintenance1,721,732 1,797,271 1,830,530 1,866,744 1,833,297 506,547 1,326,750 27.63% Westwood Nature Center602,400 572,942 622,346 599,704 643,750 192,257 451,493 29.87% Natural Resources550,235 430,995 559,662 376,359 484,784 129,077 355,707 26.63% Vehicle Maintenance1,384,038 1,088,375 1,253,367 1,210,279 1,242,236 435,216 807,020 35.03%Total Operations & Recreation10,761,318$ 10,272,383$ 11,031,760$ 10,689,108$ 11,135,527$ 3,320,700$ 7,814,827$ 29.82% Non-Departmental: General 31,909$ 31,859$ 43,422$ 52,421$ -$ -$ -$ Transfers Out- 885,000 - 1,040,000 - - - 0.00% Council Programs198,000 110,105 - - - Contingency385,295 188,254 74,350 24,440 74,350 3,069 71,282 4.13%Total Non-Departmental417,204$ 1,105,113$ 315,772$ 1,226,966$ 74,350$ 3,069$ 71,282$ 4.13%Total General Fund Expenditures35,811,011$ 35,577,947$ 37,898,933$ 38,172,708$ 39,087,692$ 11,824,352$ 27,263,340$ 30.25%*Primarily related to E911 capital items from restricted fund balance.Study session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 8) Title: April 2019 monthly financial reportPage 3 Budget to Actual - Enterprise FundsAs of April 30, 2019 Current BudgetApr Year To DateBudget Variance% of BudgetCurrent BudgetApr Year To DateBudget Variance% of BudgetCurrent BudgetApr Year To DateBudget Variance% of BudgetCurrent BudgetApr Year To DateBudget Variance% of BudgetOperating revenues: User charges6,857,853$ 1,480,443$ 5,377,410$ 21.59% 7,513,922$ 1,573,896$ 5,940,026$ 20.95% 3,409,250$ 563,337$ 2,845,913$ 16.52% 2,900,839$ 750,593$ 2,150,246$ 25.88% Other375,750 444,008 (68,258) 118.17% 30,000 9,437 20,563 31.46% 153,500 131 153,369 0.09%- - Total operating revenues7,233,603 1,924,452 5,309,151 26.60% 7,543,922 1,583,332 5,960,590 20.99% 3,562,750 563,468 2,999,282 15.82% 2,900,839 750,593 2,150,246 25.88%Operating expenses: Personal services1,397,512 481,483 916,029 34.45% 717,237 263,785 453,452 36.78% 599,774 191,040 408,734 31.85% 807,245 208,553 598,692 25.84% Supplies & non-capital324,800 77,753 247,047 23.94% 68,600 12,922 55,678 18.84% 222,550 9,766 212,784 4.39% 12,500 65 12,435 0.52% Services & other charges1,736,196 650,884 1,085,312 37.49% 4,784,255 1,925,911 2,858,344 40.26%2,952,323 629,987 2,322,336 21.34% 325,903 50,893 275,010 15.62% Depreciation * Total operating expenses3,458,508 1,210,120 2,248,388 34.99% 5,570,092 2,202,619 3,367,473 39.54% 3,774,647 830,792 2,943,855 22.01% 1,145,648 259,511 886,137 22.65%Operating income (loss)3,775,095 714,332 3,060,763 18.92% 1,973,830 (619,286) 2,593,116 -31.37% (211,897) (267,324) 55,427 126.16% 1,755,191 491,082 1,264,109 27.98%Nonoperating revenues (expenses): Interest income 15,172 15,172 0.00% 7,200 7,200 0.00% 18,100 18,100 0.00% 14,175 14,175 0.00% Debt issuance costs- - - - - - - Interest expense/bank charges(478,969) (253,025) (225,944) 52.83% (137,428) (43,946) (93,482) 31.98% (25,500) (3,294) (22,206) 12.92% (37,672) (10,680) (26,992) 28.35% Total nonoperating rev (exp)(463,797) (253,025) (210,772) 54.56% (130,228) (43,946) (86,282) 33.75% (7,400) (3,294) (4,106) 44.52% (23,497) (10,680) (12,817) 45.45%Income (loss) before transfers3,311,298 461,307 2,849,991 13.93% 1,843,602 (663,233) 2,506,835 -35.97% (219,297) (270,618) 51,321 123.40% 1,731,694 480,401 1,251,293 27.74%Transfers inTransfers out(620,034) (206,678) (413,356) 33.33% (848,335) (282,778) (565,557) 33.33% (241,057) (80,352) (160,705) 33.33% (332,165) (110,722) (221,443) 33.33%NET INCOME (LOSS)2,691,264 254,629 2,436,635 9.46% 995,267 (946,011) 1,941,278 -95.05% (460,354) (350,971) (109,383) 76.24% 1,399,529 369,680 1,029,849 26.41%Items reclassified to bal sht at year end: Capital Outlay(5,383,474) (72,079) (5,311,395) 1.34% (1,530,238) (42,106) (1,488,132) 2.75%- - - (3,139,505) (42,106) (3,097,399) 1.34%Revenues over/(under) expenditures(2,692,210) 182,550 (2,874,760) (534,971) (988,117) 453,146 (460,354) (350,971) (109,383) (1,739,976) 327,574 (2,067,550) *Depreciation is recorded at end of year (non-cash item).Water SewerSolid WasteStorm WaterStudy session meeting of May 28, 2019 (Item No. 8) Title: April 2019 monthly financial reportPage 4