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HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - April 22 2022 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: April 22nd,2022 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator ✓% Zoninq &Development Items: 1. The City has received the application for the 80-unit apartment building-to be located just west of the Menards Building. Staff has reviewed this application and has informed the Applicant and Owner that it is incomplete and has been rejected. Please see the enclosed communication that outlines the missing items necessary for review-,this now a possible June Planning Commission item. 2. Staff has communicated with Holiday, Chipotles and Central Automotive seeking their addressing litter in and —� around their site-the usual spring clean-up. 3. The Owner of the Stillwater Crossing building (where = T - Carbone's is) is seeking to work with MNDOT to install POND - " .< some supplemental parking on the former roadway - �C \ _ �• _ surface that is being abandoned due to the reroute.The image shows a very early concept which -except fora =esr connection to OSGOOD AVE.appears to not trigger any .t significant issues related to the City's codes.We will await ' more information on their process with MNDOT and storm - \ water plans. !1 LIGHT POLE 4. The 3rd and presumably final Neighborhood Meeting for a - the Norell Ave Project is planned for 5:30 PM on 4/26. It _- s may take about 1/2 hour...so the Council can then move 16 directly into its regularly scheduled meeting.Staff held a preconstruction meeting with Eureka construction on 4/18. ENCLOSED A DRAFT PLAN of the ROAD CLOSURES-this will likely change to some degree-but you have some prior knowledge of what to expect.Also enclosed is the 1 It of many weekly notices to be issued by STANTEC-these will be posted on a web-link the City has established on its website-click to: https://tinyurl.com/2s3h834y COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's-PORTAL https://mn.gov/covidl9-Many documents/Exec. Orders can be found. Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->>HERE. Other Items: • The Clty has submitted for$62,000+ in reimbursements from MN DEED related to its KING PLANT-Utility Feasibility Study and Fiscal Analysis. We have some remaining work and reimbursements to seek for the Fiscal Study+/-$42,000 which we will need to complete by June 30tH • The City has reached back out to the RISE group-(formerly ESR)for assistance for City Police Dept.Cleaning.This will be far more limited than the 6-8 staff they formerly brought in (and frankly could not monitor well)to address the entire building and public works-in this case it is to only perform a once a week general cleaning of the PD by not more than two staff and one supervisor. • Staff has sought quotes for the police car parking-pad-curb cut. See enclosed details and location. We hope to have in by Mid July if pricing is reasonable. • Chief Hansen was authorized to expend $2,500 to secure necessary prizes, materials, and other things necessary for the City's expected participation in expanded community outreach events.Please see his enclosed summary. • Ann Lenczewski has noted that the City's Bill SF 1696-may have a possible hearing in the Senate tax Committee on Wednesday-,this is the bill that could net the City$1,000,000 in transition aid. I have attached the entire bill-see enclosed. Mayor McCiomber Provided "Weekly Notes"is an internal/inter departmental memo 1. NLC Updates for April 18, 19th and 20th limited in scope to share brief updates and information among City Departments,City Consultants and Elected Officials 2. Chamber of Commerce-Toast and Topics 5/17/22 regarding various topics. 3. Partnership Plan Celebration Information-ISD 834 TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N. Suite 100 Anoka, Mini 55303 Phone: 763-231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC(Z_bPiarinin9Cc.conn April 21, 2022 Jeremy Hampton Hampton Companies 1824 Buerkle Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 RE: Oak Park Heights - Oak Park Apartments - Rezoning, Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit, and Design Guidelines/Site Plan Review. FILE NO: 236.02 - 22.02 Dear Mr. Hampton: The City received your application materials on April 14, 2022 for a Rezoning, Subdivision, Conditional Use Permit and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review for a proposed multi-unit apartment building on 58th Street to the west of Menards. The application was received three days after the required submission date and given the scope of the application and project, it is difficult for consideration of this application at the May 12, 2022, Planning Commission meeting. Additionally, as of the date of this letter, significant information has not yet been received by the City to enable us to deem the application complete. The City hereby rejects the application and will return the application and fees via US Mail. To move forward, to deem the application complete and for possible consideration at the June 2022 meeting, (submittal date deadline May 10, 2022), we have identified the following information that must be submitted as necessary, see listing below. As we receive additional materials, the City further reserves the right to request additional supplementary information. 1 . Mailing labels obtained from Washington County for an area within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property. 2. Traffic study addressing all access points and anticipated traffic counts. Please review the Supplemental Agreement to the Developers Agreement of March 21, 2002, which was entered into by the Property Owner. Please provide detailed information as to how your proposal complies with this Agreement, or alternatively, how the proposed site plan can be designed to comply with the provisions of the Agreement, such as limiting access only onto 58th Street. This Agreement has been supplied to you previously via email, please let me know if you do not have a copy. Jeremy Hampton April 21, 2022 3. Detailed architectural plans with floor plans and elevations as required by the Design Standards and Zoning Ordinance. 4. A letter of support from the adjacent property owner related to the required access to the west from the subject property and a map, which clearly shows all possible vehicular connections though this property and turning movements to your site. This would include, but not be limited to, access from Neal Ave and/or 58th Street. 5. A narrative addressing the scope of the project and timeline for construction/completion. 6. The site plan superimposed on an aerial photo showing the broader scope of the project on the area. The photo should be extended to at least the intersection at the corner of 581h Street and Neal Avenue. 7. Update on your discussions with the Brown's Creek Watershed District related to the project. 8. Provide all stormwater calculations so the City Engineer can review volumes, rate, and quality control measures. The City Engineer may require data related to this and other utilities as the project may progress. 9. Tree information to include the following: a. A tree inventory must be included in a table format on the Removals Plan Sheet C1 .0. The table must include Tree ID#, Species, Size, Condition, Remove/Protect, Significant (Yes or No). Tree ID#'s must be included also on the Removal Plan Sheet and correspond to the Tree ID#'s in the table. b. Tree Replacement Requirement Calculation will need to be included when a tree inventory is submitted. 10. Identification of the trash storage enclosure or whether it will be within the building. 11 .Any proposed wall signage and an elevation with dimensions of the monument sign. 12. Locations of all lighting fixtures ground or wall mounted and fixture specifications. These must be a full cut off design with a site photometric plan. We invite you and your representatives to a meeting with City Staff to discuss this application on April 27, 2022, 10:00 A.M. at City Hall. Please confirm your ability to attend. 2 Jeremy Hampton April 21, 2022 Please contact me with any questions you may have at 952.221 .0547 or ScottCDplanningco.com. Sincerely, �a,4 ld� Scott D. Richards, City Planning Consultant to the City of Oak Park Heights The Planning Company LLC c: Bob Brackey, Eric Johnson, Julie Hultman 3 4k (3 Stantec City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574 Norell Avenue North Improvements Pre-project Information Project Details: Safety in The Norell Avenue North Improvements project includes removing the Construction connection to 60th St and creating a new backage road, 59th St, with a roundabout intersection for better traffic flow. Pedestrian trails will be added, Zones and improvements made to the Highway 36 signal and crosswalks. • Please slow down Eureka Construction Inc, and its subcontractors will be performing the work. for construction The Project is scheduled to begin on April 27th and will end by October 15th. activity • Do Not Follow Starting on Wednesday April 27th, the contractor will close Norell Avenue access work vehicles into from Highway 36 and install a detour route for business access. The detour the construction route will be designated along Oakgreen Avenue and 58th St. The attached site detour route maps will help your patrons, employees, and suppliers access your • Remind children business during the work period. that materials and equipment should Neighborhood Meeting: be avoided A brief presentation and question-and-answer session will be held for the public . Do not enter on April 26th at 5:30 PM at City Hall, address in the header. closed off areas. • If an emergency Project Updates: occurs, call 911. Our main form of communication regarding this project will be updates posted to the City of Oak Park Heights Webpage weekly: https://www.cityofoakparkheiahts.com under the Resources' drop-down tab. Or, type https://tinvurl.com/2s3h834v in your browser to be taken to the page directly. If you would like to be sent a notification email when an update is posted, send your name, business name, and email address to norel Iconstructionproiect(�bstantec.com Contacts: The project Construction Manager, Ryan Marquette, will be on-site daily and can be reached for any specific project-related needs or concerns. All other inquiries and comments are answered through the general email address or phone number listed below in the order they are received. 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Last yrmr W42 M.1d sewaral suacassfu:r.v4mM and A1feRdy we have ecddiUcrnal evonts schL,rlu"ed to tauriId on from the prevlous year.Thus,Mil need to restock our supphes and PrdDr products soarr go,j%ourcing,could be;thallerigmg., rhoso ll,rnds wl,ll corrin from the j 1ort1wunity development everrls flur[ri. Stowe Hnnsim Chief Of PWICk: From: Eric Johnson To: Steve Hansen Subject: $2500 funding-event cost-materials Date: Monday,April 18,2022 9:43:00 AM Hi Steve Per your letter request dated 4/15/22... yes.. that expense of$2500 for such items is approved. Please note on any submissions to Finance Dept—acct# 101-40100910—special events—picnics.... Havefun! Eric 02/24/21 REVISOR MS/N13 21-03294 as introduced SENATE STATE OF MINNESOTA NINETY-SECOND SESSION S.F. NO. 1696 (SENATE AUTHORS:HOUSLEY and Bakk) DATE D-PG OFFICIAL STATUS 03/04/2021 681 Introduction and first reading Referred to Taxes 02/10/2022 4973 Author added Bakk 1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to local government aid;establishing electric generation transition aid; 1.3 modifying the local government aid formula;appropriating money;amending 1.4 Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 477A.013, subdivision 8;proposing coding for 1.5 new law in Minnesota Statutes,chapter 477A. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1.Minnesota Statutes 2020,section 477A.013,subdivision 8,is amended to read: 1.8 Subd. 8. City formula aid.(a)For aids payable in 2018 and thereafter,the formula aid 1.9 for a city is equal to the product of(1)the difference between its unmet need and its certified 1.10 aid in the previous year and before any aid adjustment under subdivision 13,and(2)the aid 1.11 gap percentage. 1.12 (b)The applicable aid gap percentage must be calculated by the Department of Revenue 1.13 so that the total of the aid under subdivision 9 equals the total amount available for aid under 1.14 section 477A.03.The aid gap percentage must be the same for all cities subject to paragraph 1.15 (a). Data used in calculating aids to cities under sections 477A.01I to 477A.013 shall be 1.16 the most recently available data as of January 1 in the year in which the aid is calculated. 1.17 (c)Notwithstanding paragraph(a),for a city that is eligible for electric generation 1.18 transition aid under section 477A.23,for aids payable in the third year following the base 1.19 year established under section 477A.23,the formula aid for a city is equal to the greater of: 1.20 (1)the amount calculated under paragraph(a); (2) ...percent of the current unmet need 1.21 calculated for the city; or(3) $1,000,000. Section 1. 1 02/24/21 REVISOR MS/NB 21-03294 as introduced 2.1 (d)If the aid gap percentage for the current year is less than zero due to the calculation 2.2 under paragraph(c),the commissioner must reduce the amount under paragraph(c) 2.3 accordingly. 2.4 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective for aids payable in 2022 and thereafter. 2.5 Sec. 2. [477A.231 ELECTRIC GENERATION TRANSITION AID. 2.6 Subdivision 1. Definitions.(a)For the purposes of this section,the following terms have 2.7 the meanings given. 2.8 (b) "Base year"means the assessment year in which the net tax capacity differential for 2.9 an eligible city first exceeds ...percent of the net tax capacity for an eligible city in the 2.10 preceding assessment year. 2.11 (c) "Electric generation property"means taxable property of a coal energy producing 2.12 facility located in an eligible city. 2.13 (d) "Eligible city"means a home rule charter or statutory city: (1)located in a 2.14 metropolitan county as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 4;and(2)in which the net 2.15 tax capacity of electric generation property in assessment year 2020 equaled at least... 2.16 percent of the net tax capacity of all property in the city in that year. 2.17 (e) "Net tax capacity differential"means the greater of: (1)zero;or(2)the amount by 2.18 which the net tax capacity of electric generation property for an eligible city was reduced 2.19 in the current assessment year from the preceding assessment year. 2.20 (f)"Cumulative differential"means the greater of:(1)zero;or(2)the difference between 2.21 (i)the net tax capacity for the eligible city in the assessment year preceding the base year, 2.22 and(ii)the net tax capacity for the eligible city in the current assessment year. 2.23 Subd. 2.Aid eligibility;payment.(a)An eligible city with a base year established under 2.24 subdivision I is eligible for transition aid computed under paragraphs(b)to(d). 2.25 (b)For aids payable in the first year following the base year,transition aid equals ... 2.26 percent of: (1)the cumulative differential;times(2)the jurisdiction's tax rate for taxes 2.27 payable in the base year. 2.28 (c)For aids payable in the second year following the base year,transition aid equals ... 2.29 percent of: (1)the cumulative differential;times(2)the jurisdiction's tax rate for taxes 2.30 payable in the first year following the base year. Sec.2. 2 02/24/21 REVISOR MS/NB 21-03294 as introduced 3.1 (d)For aids payable in the third year following the base year,transition aid equals ... 3.2 percent of. (1)the cumulative differential;times(2)the jurisdiction's tax rate for taxes 3.3 payable in the second year following the base year. 3.4 (e)The commissioner of revenue shall compute the amount of transition aid payable to 3s each eligible city under this section.On or before August 1 of each year,the commissioner 3.6 shall certify the amount of transition aid computed for aids payable in the following year 3.7 for each eligible city.The commissioner shall pay transition aid to an eligible city annually 3.8 at the times provided in section 477A.015. 3.9 (f)The commissioner of revenue may require counties to provide any data that the 3.10 commissioner deems necessary to administer this section. 3.11 Subd. 3.Appropriation.An amount sufficient to pay transition aid under this section 3.12 is annually appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue. 3.13 EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective for aids payable in 2022 and thereafter. 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Sincerely, Alejandra Piers-Torres f Midwest Member Engagement Manager, NLC AlV piers-torres@nlc.org Helpful NLC Links: Articles Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy 5 COVID-19 Relief Resources Member Solution Partners If this message is not displaying properly, please view in browser. NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGETHER You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences or unsubscribe. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com. Manage preferences here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2021 NLC,All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 6 Eric Johnson From: Mary McComber Sent: Thursday,April 21, 2022 12:17 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: FW:Attend TOAST &TOPICS: State of the Cities 2022 - May 17, Please RSVP! For weekly notes From: Stacie Jensen [communications@greaterstillwaterchamber.com] Sent:Thursday, April 21, 2022 9:29 AM To: Mary McComber Subject:Attend TOAST&TOPICS: State of the Cities 2022 - May 17, Please RSVP! Event Invitation TOAST&TOPICS: State of the Cities 2022 [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/257/Image/2022_Events/Facebookimage 2.png] JOIN US on Tuesday, May 17 for Toast&Topics: STATE OF THE CITIES Panel Discussion/Forum Sponsored by RE/MAX Professionals Owners,Justin & Sonya Fox will share a brief market update. Find out what's going on,what's new and what is to come in the cities of: Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights and Stillwater. There will be a moderated open forum with Q&A to follow. Hear from city elected officials and representatives: Susan St. Ores, Mayor of Bayport Charles Cadenhead, Mayor of Lake Elmo Mary McComber, Mayor of Oak Park Heights Ted Kozlowski, Mayor of Stillwater AND City Administrators: Adam Bell, City of Bayport Kristina Handt, Lake Elmo Eric Johnson, City of Oak Park Heights Joe Kohlmann, City of Stillwater [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/257/Image/TTApriIPIC14.jpg] The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this quarterly educational offering,Toast&Topics. This event will provide our members and our community the opportunity to attend briefings on relevant local topics featuring an expert speaker and/or panel.The public is encouraged to attend. A full breakfast buffet is included. Complimentary to attend for Greater Stillwater Chamber members; Non-Chamber members$20 fee per person. Check-in and Networking begins at 7:45 a.m.with the program start-time at 8:15 a.m.The event concludes at 9:30 a.m. THANK YOU to our event sponsor: RE/MAX Professionals 1 RE/MAX Professionals is a locally owned and operated franchise of RE/MAX,the world's premier real estate company. Owners,Justin & Sonya Fox will share a brief market update. RE/MAX Professionals has several locations throughout the east metro and they opened in Stillwater just over 7 years ago.They recently completed renovations at their new office they purchased,the Historic William Sauntry Mansion. Their grand opening& ribbon cutting is on Thursday! With state of the art technology, unparalleled marketing services and continued training on the changing market conditions, RE/MAX Professionals associates are fully-equipped with the knowledge to help you make informed decisions. [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/257/Image/2022_Events/RemaxattheSau ntry.png] --------------------------------------------------------------- Toast&Topics Future topics may include: State of the County Local Government Offerings& Updates Legislative Panels Update on Stillwater Schools, public/private • About our Businesses • Community Happenings If you have a topic suggestion, please contact Robin Anthony<mailto:director@greaterstillwaterchamber.com?subject=Toast%20%26%20Topics%20>, Greater Stillwater Chamber Executive Director. Date: May 17, 2022 Time: 07:45 AM -09:30 AM CDT Website: Chamber website<http://www.greaterstillwaterchamber.com> Location: [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/257/Image/IowelIinnlogo.png] Banquet Center Contact: Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Email: communications@greaterstillwaterchamber.com Date/Time Details: 7:45 am -Check in and Networking 8:15 am - Program start time 9:15 am - Program concludes with Q&A Fees/Admission: Complimentary to attend for Greater Stillwater Chamber members; Non-Chamber/Community members$20 fee per person. A full breakfast buffet is included. Pre-Registration is appreciated,for food preparation & planning. 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If you have questions or comments concerning this email or services in general, please contact us by email at info @greaterstillwaterchamber.com<mailto:info@greaterstillwaterchamber.com?subject=Comments%20regarding%20 emai I%20from%20G reater%20Sti I Iwater%20Cham ber%20of%20Commerce&body=[Start%20You r%20Message%20Here] 3 Eric Johnson From: Mary McComber Sent: Friday,April 22, 2022 2:32 PM To: Eric Johnson Subject: FW: Please Join us in Celebrating Stillwater Area Public Schools, students, and partnerships! Attachments: Celebration event-May 2022-digital invite-2.jpg For weekly notes From: Sara Martin [martins@partnershipplan.org] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 12:01 PM Subject: Please Join us in Celebrating Stillwater Area Public Schools, students, and partnerships! Greetings. Rick Robbins and I would like to extend a special invitation to you to join us at this year's Partnership Party celebrating all the successed that The Partnership Plan has had across Stillwater Area Public Schools this year. Unlike our galas of the past,this more casual event is intended to celebrate all we've accomplished this year and honor our nine Partnership Award recipients from this year. We'll provide hors d'oeuvres and the chance to interact with some of our more recent grant recipients. There will also be a raffle, wine pull and a cash bar. We hope you can join us for this fun event to celebrate our schools, students and partnerships in the community. Tickets are just$20 and can be purchased here: https:Hpartnershipplan.org/ YOU'RE [Celebration event_May 2022_digital invite-2.jpg] INVITED ' TO THE '►`�; Sara Martin, Office Manager PARTY! .� _ The Partnership Plan DATE: �' '- -' -•', ' 651-351-8372 THURSDAY,MAY 5TH The Parmersl ipParty 11 amartins@partnershipplan.or <mailto:martins@partnershipplan.or > 6:0TIME: o PM CELEBRATING WANDER IN THE CLASSROOM Volunteer - Attend - Donate LOCATION: RUSTIC ROOTS Join us as we celebrate our schools,students, ..:�. W[NER1' and partnerships in the community. 20168 ST.CROIX TRAIL N LET'S CELEBRATE! WAND*MN fuslitfoofs.wins ATTIRE: 11w P.u'Lt1(.1 QI11)1'11111 CASUAL R-hose your rickey er:porrnershi ppl--rg 1