HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-13 Weekly Notes Reference CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: January 13th,2023
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TO: City Council Members&Staff
' FROM: EricJohnson,Jo son,Clty Administrator
Zoning&Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received for the February Planning Commission. Staff continues to complete the final CUP documents for a
number of projects, including CATES, Siegfried and VSSA- Boutwell's Housing project—all of these can take some time for final reviews
and signatures.
2. The Planning Commission did have good discussion about the prospect of reducing the City's parking-lot space requirements—and appeared
to find it generally favorable. They did ask Staff to bring back some updates and follow-ups for further discussion in February-so a public
hearing may be held in March.
3. A letter was set to a resident reminding them of a need to get a KENNEL LICENSE.
4. Staff has been communicating with the KOHLS site manager about the sign hanging on their north face,that is poor condition and was not
permitted initially. It was to be removed by the EOD 1/13/23.
5. As approved by the City Council in late 2022,Staff has reached out to the Brackey area ownership to see if they would be willing to participate
in a roundtable related to the development and access issues between 58th—Neal and 60th.See enclosed.I am hoping there is some interest
in meeting—slated for 2/22/23. If there seems to be some semblance of common goals among the parties, the City will then bring in its
STANTEC consultant.
6. We are advised that PACIFIC DENTAL will be starting their renovations to move into the former Kay Jewler's Site—adjacent to DISCOUNT
TIRE.And, Starbucks apparently will be opening in late February at the former White Castle.
Other Items:
Senate CouuseL Reseal
ch.and Fiscal Analysis Senate
• As it may impact the City in June,the State is discussing ;uensC Ct,wt a
Senate file No.13 related to Juneteenth. If this passes, is ;s State ofliinnesota
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the City may not conduct generalized public business on STPsa1LC55155-tea
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such day—in this case it would be Monday—June 19th. ipIV sense m sale
This would then be similar to other State holidays.
• The State DEED Office from Ms.Carla Vita—whom the S.F.No. 13—Juneteenth(June 19)state holiday recognition
Council has met did supply an article about a power plant Author: Senator Bobby Joe Champion
redevelopment occurring in Wisconsin — south of Ptep,tetl by: Stephame James.Senate Counsel(651 296-0103)
Milwaukee. See enclosed. (having lived near this area in
the early 1990's) it is largely an industrial area now—in Date: January 11,2023
general.There likely will be more examples to draw from
as these continue to close.
Current law recognizes Juneteenth as an official state obsen-ance on the thud Saturday in June. The
• Please see the compliment to the City Public Works and
governor is required to issue a proclamation honoring the observance. SF 13 modifies the day that
p Y Juneteenth is observed and makes Juneteenth a state holiday
all Staff.
Section 1[JI ETEE\TH:§10.55]chances the date for recognizing Juneteenth as a state
obsen-ancefrom the third Saturday in June to June 19.
• The City's 2023 Pay equity report has been filed.
Section 2[Holiday:§645.44,subd.5)adds Juneteenth to the hst of state holidays In general.
Mayor McComber Provided: public business may not be conducted on a state holiday.
1. NLC Update for 1/10/23 and 1/11/23
2. LMC Career Advantage Case Study.
3. EMWREP update.
"Weekly Notes"is an internal/inter-departmental memo
limited in scope to share brief updates and information among
City Departments,City Consultants and Elected Officials
regarding various topics.
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights.MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439• Fax(651)439-0574
1/13/2023
OSHI Properties Oak Park Ponds,LLC
13025 60th St N. 4590 Scott Trail#103
Stillwater,MN 55082 Eagan, MN 55122
Robert Brackey Menards Inc.
80 Arlington Ave. E. 4777 Menard Drive
Minneapolis,MN 55117 Eau Claire,WI 54703
Leonard Investments, LLC Kruger Lane LLC
1000 Concord Street 4999 France Ave,#126
South St.Paul, MN,55075 Minneapolis,MN 55410
Dear Property Owner:
In 2022 Bob Brackey—the owner of lands highlighted in the attached map sought to pursue a sale and development of such lands.
Some of the challenges to that possibility included access issues along 58th street/Neal Ave., prior development agreements and
how retail world may be changing in a post-COVID landscape. Ultimately this proposal did not move forward.
The lands highlighted are the largest remaining undeveloped properties in our City. Lands such as this—generally as"in-fill"
development become land-locked and/or experience more development challenges compared to other properties in more open or
new development areas.
As the City does have an interest in seeking fiscally responsible development that also embodies sound access and development
patterns—we are seeking to host a conversation with the owners of the lands in and around this area to see what concerns you all
may have and/or how these areas may be considered in order to facilitate a possible future project—especially as it relates to
access on 58th street, Neal Ave and 60th Street.
Accordingly, Staff here at the City would be curious if you would like to attend a round-table discussion about these lands
and related access/development issues---on February 22, 2023—here at City Hall— 10:00 am---
I am not sure exactly what an outcome would be and we are not seeking commitments from anyone, but I anticipate that having
entities have at least some conversation about their goals and desires could not necessarily be a negative.We can talk more about
other or future discussions if there seems to be some thought that it would be needed or valuable.
PLEASE RSVP To me at eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com or call me at 651-439-4439 if you believe you would be
willing and able to attend—of if you have questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, /74_
Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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