HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-28-10 Council Packet CITY OF OA K PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
CITY CO UNCtL MEETING AGENDA
7:00 P.M.
7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order /Pledt7e of Allegiance /Avrlroval of Agenda
Evillmled
times
7:05 p.m. 11. Department /Council Liaison Reports
A. Planning Conlnlission
13. Parks Conmusslon
C. Water Management Organizations
D. Other Liaison /Staff reports
7:10 1).m. III. Visitors /Public Conin7ent
Recycling Aw-lyd (I)
This is an opportunity 1i1r t17c lnrlflic to aIdch the Council with questions or concerns on issues not part oi'
the re-oular aunda. (Phase liillit comments to 3 minutes in ]cngt] }.)
7:15 p.m. IV 'onsen( A_ 2cn cla (Roll C'all Vote)
A. Approve Bills &_ Iln csirnents
B. Approve City Council Minutes - September 14, 2010 (2)
C. Approve On -Sale I.Jquor Licellse Transfer for Apple Minnesota LU' dba
Applebec's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (3)
D. Amend Park Commissioll 13y -Laws - -- Changing Regular Meeting Start 'rime froth
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (4)
T. Approve Donation from Wal -Mar( to Police l)c:partrljent (5)
7:20 p.m. V. Public Heari_al2s
Norse
7:20 p.m. VI. Old L3usilless
A. City Hall Facility
7:20 p.m. VII, New Busine
A. Assessment Services Contract with Washington County (G)
L3. Request for Conditional Use Permit for A Detached Garage -- 15087 64"' Street
North (7)
C. Consider Resolution for Continuing Participation in the Metropolitan Livable
Colnnlrnlitics Act (S)
D. Yellow Ribbon Community -- Sigrlage (9)
7:30 p.m. VIII. Adiourni - rent
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Oak Pare Heights
Request f ®r Council .Action
Meeting Date September 2Y, 2010
Agenda Item Recyclin _Award
Time Req. 0
Agenda Placement Visitors /Public Com
Originating Pinski
Requester's Signature
Action Requested on
I3ackg.round /.Iustilicatioai (Please indicate any previous action has been taken or ICother pubhe
bodies have been advised).
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AID PARK HEIGHTS
14108 Oak hark Roidcvard No. ° 1 Box 2.007 ° Oitk Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 ° Phone: 651M:39-4439 Fax: 6.51/4:39 -0574
September 23, 2010
Gary & Kelly Walther
5665 Oldfield Avenue North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Gary & Kelly:
Thank you for participating in the City`s recycling program. As an incentive to
recycle and to increase fire prevention awareness, the City rewards two
residents each month with their choice of an award of $25.00 or a fire
extinguisher and /or smoke detector
Your residence was checked on Thursday, September 23, 2010, to determine
if you had your recycling bin out with your regular garbage, Your recycling
was out and ready for collection; therefore, you are one of this month's
winners. Please contact me at 439 -4439 at your convenience to arrange for
delivery of the reward of your choice.
On behalf of the Oak Park Heights City Council, thank you for participating in
the City's recycling program.
Congratulations].
Jennifer Pinski f
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk
Tree Clay U.S.A.
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Oak Park Heights
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHT'S
TUESDAY AUGUST 24, 2010
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
1. :all to Oi detAlled!!e of Allei!ia €nee /Approval of Aacnda:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet, Present:
Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, Runk, and Swenson. Staff present:
City Administrator Johnson, City Attorney ViCrling, Finance Director Holst,
Police Chief DeRosier, and City 1119ineer bong. Absent: City Planner Richards.
Mayor Beaudet added "NI-,C Business Meeting - Appoint Councilmember
McComber as Voting Delegate" as Consent Agenda Item 1L "City Hall Facility"
as Old Busi €ue.ss Item A.I .; "Award LLD Lighting Project to Hunt Electrical
Consider Alternates and Funding" as Old Business Item D- and "City Hall
Facility Ot)en I louse" as Old Business Item 1:?.
Councilmembcr McComber, seconded by Councilmembcr Swenson, moved to
approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
C.ouncilmember Rulal<, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to pull
Consent Agenda Item (i, and add to Old Business Item F, Carried 5 -0.
llo LDC-Pa "tanclit /Council Liaison Reports:
A. 1?lann ir�C'omm i ssioD _ Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the next
meeting of the PIanning Commission was set for September 16 at 7:00
p.m.
13. P C mission Councilmember McComber reported that the next
mectiog of the Parks Commission would be held on Monday, September
20 at 6:30 p.m, and that a walkthrough was scheduled Tor September 18 at
9 a.M. beginning at Cover Park.
C. Water Manar_3cment Or� €ions /Middle St. Croix: Mayor I3caudet
reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Watershed
Management Organization was scheduled for October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at
the Washington Conservation District Office.
D. Other I-,iaison /Staff Rcoorts: Couracilmember Swenson questioned the
whether the park benches at the bus stops in the City could be put in City
parks. City Administrator Johnson reported that he corresponded with
Metro `I'ransit. "They informed him that the benches were installed by US
Bench. Ile stated that he spoke with US Bench, and they are amenable to
putting the benches along the trails in the City and would move them for -
the City.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2010
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Councilnlember McComber reported that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
recognition event was scheduled for September 22 at 2:00 p.m. in
Farmington.
Administrative Secretary Pinsl:i reminded residents of the upcoming ball
Clean -up Day scheduled for September 25 from 7:30 a,m. to 1:00 p.m.
M. Visitors /I'ublie Comment:
A. Jill, Martin, District 56A Minnesota l louse Candidate, was present at the
meeting and introduced himselt'to the council.
13. Recy Awa gd: Administrative Secretary Pinski reported that Kenneth
and Dianne May of 5510 O'Brien Avenue North were chosen its the
recycling award winners.
IV, Consent Af_)enda-
A. .Approve Bills & Investmeilts
B. Approve City Colincil MillutCS AU( 24, 2010
C. Approve purchase of Recycling Bids in the Amount o'1 $ 1 ,97 1.1 1 froin
Council Contingency 1"und
D. Accept Grant Receipt ofTwo In -C.'ar Digital Video Systems
E. Approve Purchase ofBullet Proof Vests
T. Approve 2010 --. 2011 Snow flowing Agreement
G. MOTIED TO OLD BUS' ATENS' 17 /1 E.
II. Nl,C: Business Meeting -- Appoint Con ICilinember McComber as City
Voting Delegate
Counellnlember McC'omber, seconded by Councilnlember Swenson, moved to
Llpprove the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public I
A. Increase in On -Sale IntoxicatinL Liatior License Nees. On -Sale Non -
Intoxicatina Liquor License Bees, Oft Sale Non- lntoxicatin�4 Liquor
License Dees, Wine I.,icense bees, and Tobacco License t=ees: l "'inance
Director llolst reported that the fees had not been raised in three years.
Ilolst recommended increasing the on -sale intoxicating liquor license fee
from $2,910 to $3,160 per year, the on -sale non intoxicating; liquor license
f'ee from $150 to $160 per year, the off sale non - intoxicating liquor license
fee from $50 to $55 per year, and the wine license Fee from $600 to $650
per year.
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City Council Meeting MinUIC',S
September 14, 2010
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No public comments were made. Councilmember McComber, seconded
by Councilmember Swenson, moved to close the Public Hearing. Carried
5 -0.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Resolution increasing the fees as recommended. Roll call
vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
VI. (old Business:
Al. Cig all facility: Randy 1. ngcJ of Buetow and Associates, architect for
the City I lall facility, reported that phase 1I of the project was near
completion. I-Ie reported that a quote was received foa lights at thu flag
pole. The quote was for two options: one light for $2,350 or two lights for
`3,850.
Mayer I3eaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
accepi the charge order to have one light for the flag pole installed not to
exceed $2,400 by I,inncr F'lectric. Carried 5--0.
City Administrator Johnson reported that the energy �iudit rebate checks
from Xcel 1?nergy were received that day.
Engel reported that a price request was received to eliminate the concrete
barriers at the southwest and north portions ofthe wood fence. He stated
the barriers were originally specified to protect the fence but are not
necessary. Eliminating the barriers would result in a `2.625 credit to the
City.
C.ouncilmcmber Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson,
moved to accept the credit. Ca rried 5 -0.
I. ngel reported that specifications were made that the pattern in the vinyl
wall covering in the council chambers was to match. I le reported that the
pattern does not match in some areas. I le outlined options to remedy the
problem.
Mayor I3eaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
accept the wall covering as is. Carried 4 -1, McComber opposed.
Engel reported that lie spoke with the manufticturer regarding the sound
From the ballasts in the council chambers. I-le stated that they agreed there
could be a problem. Engel reported that they will be conducting field tests
on September 29, He stated that he will work to correct the problem at no
cost to the City.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2010
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EIngel reported that the electrical engineer would be preparing a solution to
the coloration problem oil the camera images from lighting in the council
chambers.
Mayor Bcaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to accept
the lighting as is for broadcasting. Carried 5 -0.
Councilmember Runk noted that the stop sign coming into the parking
area from 57"' Street was difficult to sec in advance. I le questioned
whether a stop line could be painted or whether another sign could be
placed on the left-hand side of the entrance. City /attorney Vierling stated
the City would have to loot: into MNDOT standards. City Ad1i1i1ii5t1'atoa
.lohnson reported that staff would look into options. Johnson also reported
that Public Works Director Kegley ordered signage for the roundabout.
Councilmember McCornber suggested staff look into solar signagc.
A. 1Jj)datc - -- Li At FiXtUres at Oakgl_een Avenue and S"I'l1 36: City
Administrator Johnson reported that there would be no cost to install a full
cut -off light lixturc at Oakgrcen Avenue and the South Fi on(age Road, but
there would be a per - month fec like any other light bole. Ile stated
that Reel Energy indicated that they did not have any record of the light
pole at the southeast corner of 60 "' Street and Oakgreen Avenue. Johnson
stated staff would look into that further.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
have the light at Oakgreen Avenue and the South Frontage Road installed.
Carried 5 -0.
13. Discussion About Use of Citv'Frails /Roadways for Golf'Carts and Other
Mobilitv Devices: City Administrator ,Johnson reported that LMCIT had a
negative view on the issue, and I3onestroo indicated that golf carts should
not damage trails, but trail aprons and sides may suffer damage over time.
Councilmember Runk reported that the Director at I3outwells Landing
staled that they were fine if the City did not approve this item because they
were concerned about their own liability issues.
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
postpone indefinitely. Carried 5 -0.
C. Winter and Snow Ememencv l'arkint? Regulations: Councilmember
Swenson stated the council should be cautious on changing the winter and
snow emergency parking regulations and suggested that complaints be
dealt with on a one -on -one basis.
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City Council Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2010
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Police Chief DeRosier reported that in the first Dart of'November,
reminders are placed on vehicles until the first snowfall. I le stated that
after the first snowfall, individual warnings are issued, and citations start
amid- December.
Councilmember• Swenson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to leave
the parking enforcement ordinance as is. Carried 5 -0.
D. Award LED I.,irrhtin l- Proje to Hunt Electrical — Consider Alternates and
Fund igg: City Administrator Johnson reviewed the bid for the base and
alternates and recommended allocating necessary funds to do alternates I
and 3.
C'ouncifinember McComber, seconded by Councifinember lZunk, moved
to approve staff recommendations with funds coaling from the
undesignated budgeted projects fund. Carried 5 -0.
11,1 F'acil,it O ven I Huse /Set City Hall T? Wllity 01)CD
I l ouse /Dedication Cer lor O ctobe r 9. 20 irom p. - i n. to 4:00
I�.n : City Administrator Johnson provided council «pith a memo on areas
that could be available to the public during the Open ]
Councilmember Runk, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved
to set the Open House as recommended with areas available as outlined in
City Administrator Johnson's memo.
Mayor I3eaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to
amend that the only areas to be opened would be the administration area,
the area open to the public now, the lunchroom, and the public works
department. Failed 2 - COMICilMenlber's Runk, McComber, and Swenson
opposed.
Main motion carried 3 -2, Councilrnember Abrahamson and Mayor
I3eaudet opposed.
VII. New Business:
A. Adont Resolution Auprovim 2011 Pr000sed Buds et and Prowled Tax
Levies Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved to
approve Resolution I0- 09 -27. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
I3, Schedule Public Comment /Hearing Meetina for Truth in 'Taxation:
Councilmember• McComber, seconded by Councihmmber Abrahamson,
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moved to set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 14, 2010, at
7:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
C. The Partnership Plan — 5K Run /Race: City Administrator .1ohnsoil
reported that The he Partnership Plan requested the City waive the $500
impact fee because they are a non - profit.
Mayor Bcaudet, seconded by Councilmen MCComber, moved to
approve the agreement and waive the $500 impact fee. Carried 5 -0.
1). Consider Request far NO PARKING., Zone Along Nor «rich Parkway at
I3outwells LandinL)'s Southern I:lntrance: Mayor I3eaudet, seconded by
Couneilnlcmber Abrahamson, moved to direct staff to draft a Resolution
to approve the no parking zone, but the City will not faint curbs. Roll call
vote takeia. Carried 5 -0.
1;. Appyqye_Resolutions Rclatin�- to Local Governi- nenttJilit Authority
l)ulcgation of We Conservation Ac:t: Mayor 13caudet, seconded by
Councilmember Swenson, moved the first Resolution as presented. Roll
call vote taken. Carried 5
Councilmember Abrahannson, seconded by Councilmember Runk, moved
the second Resolution as presented. Roll call vote taken. Curried 5 -0,
Viii. Adjournment-
CAUneilmenlber Abrahamson, seconded by Col ncilmcmber Swenson, moved to
adjourn at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Approved as to Content and Dorm,
Jennifer Pinski David Beaudet
Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor
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Oak Turk Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date September 28, 2010
Agenda Item Title Approve On -Sale Liquor License Transfer for Apple Minnesota
LLC dba Applebee's Neighborhood Grill 8a Bar Time Required 0
Agenda Placement Consent.
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Originating Department / Requestor Administration /Jennifer Pinski
Requester's Signature
Action Approve On -Sale Liquor License Transfer for Apple Minnesota LLC dba
App)lebge 's Nc:Whborhood Grill
Background./Justification (Please indicate any previous action., financial
implications incl budget information and rc,coni endations).
See Attached,
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Memo
September 21, 2010
To: Mayor & Council
From: .iennifcr' Piriski, Adnlirlistrative Secretary /Deputy Cleric
Ise: On -Salt: Liquor license Transfer
Apple Minnesota I_,I,C: dba Applcbcc's Neighborhood (.Trill &I3ar has applies] for a new
can -sale liquor license for a business located at 13625 60"' Street North effective October
15, 2010, All Al)l)lcbcc's locations in Minnesota are being sold to a new company.
All applications have been investigated by the City Attorney and the Police Depariment
and found to be in compliance with the City ordinance requirements for liquor license
issuance. The investi -ation fee and license lets have been paid. The previous owner will
be refunded the prorated amount of the license fee already paid i'or 2010.
City staff recommends approval of the; on -sale liquor license for Apple Minnesota 1. LC
dba Applebee's Neighborhood (it &I3ar contingent on approval from the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling 13nforcement Division.
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date � -- -- September. 28 "'
Time Required: _ - .._.. .......... 3 Minutes
Agenda Item 'Title: _ Amen d Park C I ry -Laws --- _Chajjgi�nP Regular meeting
Mart time from 6:30. -om to 7:00pm
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Agenda Placement Congont entia
Originating Departmentll ,cq ter S P A r C_Qmmi.ss o1
R .c;c:itacster's Signature .. �. ___.._.��_..---- .._.w'_... __........
Action ��a�z�c� � "�� _�: c��- ninission I.v -.L w �.. -��: x�r��ia ����'ILIi f,
q� WIt;_ Start _time from 6:30 to 7:00 oin
Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
The City Park Commission has expressed an. interest in amending in the dark By.-Laws changing
the regular meeting, start thrae from 6:30 pn1 to 7:00pin, stating that it is more amenable to
scheduleso
This action requires City Council approval
Below is the proposed amendment to Sec B of Art, 5. Offering such change to the Park
Commission By -laws:
B. Regular Meetings. Regular rneetings of the Park Commission shall be held at
7.•00 PM on the third Monday of each month or as otherii designated to aecount for
legal holidays or other special eirewnstance.s as approved by the City Administrator.
The meetings shall he held in the City .fall Council Chambers or as otheri�ise
designated and duly posted. The regular meeting date of the Park Commission rnr v be
changed by resolution of the City Council.
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Oak Park Heights �,,;...
Request for Council Action bpi �f ri
Meeting Date: Sept. 28, 2010 Time Required: l rein
Agenda Iten7 'Title: Approve Donation from Walmart to Police Department
Agenda Placement: Consent
Originating Department /Requestor: Oak Park Ileights Police Dept„ Chief Brian DeRosicr
Requesters Signature
Action Requested: Approve Donation from Walmart to Police Department
13ackgr•ound /.Instil The Oak Park Heights Police Dept. received a donation of `f;584.00 from
Walmart. T he donation is USCG to purchase public outreach information and Icarmng literature and
Products.
�1 Jcttcr of apprecia[ioil \i-as delivered to wahuart by me to the local stare maiwigcr.
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date September 2010
Time Required: 5-Minutes
Agenda Iteni'Fitic: Assessment Services Contract with WashingtQ4 t
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Agenda Placeiriunt New Busine
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Originating Department/Re stor 'ric pson, City Administrator
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Action Req R econ dation Below.
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Background/Justification (PI/Is/(/'Iindicato if aay previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
'Fhe City has received a communication from Washington County Dept for Property Records and
'faxpayer Services requesting that the City enter into a 5-year agveement with Washington
County for property valuation/assessment services. The County indicate that many agreements
are; older and inconsistent with services actually provided.
The County has provided a copy of a Standard Agreement that they would like to execute with
all cities; enclosed. 'Fhe Agreement outlines several services to be required by the County,
however it does not states fees, deadlines for inforniation or potentially other caveats that can
improve the how the City and the County may interact. 'I'liere is a however a straightforward
process to terminate the Agreement with 90-day written notice.
I am at a loss at this point to specifically state how this Agreement can be improved and will
require some additional review, but the City Council may desire to hold worksession with Mr.
Kevin Corbid of Washington County, as he suggests, to discuss the roles and nature of the
agreement, including what options the City may have it does not desire to engage the County for
these services. 'The City may always contract with an independent assessing firm, such as the
City of Hugo.
Recommendation: Set work session date with Kevin Corbid, Director of Washington
County Property Records and Taxpayer Services.
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Taxpayer Services
wangton Ll\ Department
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Kevin Corbid
Director
S eptember 3, 2 010
Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park 131vd N.
Oak Park I leights, MN 55082
Dear Administrator Johnson:
Washington County, through its Assessor's Office, currently provides property valuation services to
your community through an agreement or contract for services. In reviewing our agreements and
contracts for this service we have found that many of the agreements were signed years ago and are 111
need of updating to better reflect the set-vices that are being provided by the County Assessor's Office
to You)• city or township and your property owners.
We have developed a standard agreement for services and are requesting that your city council or
township board review this agi and consider taking action to approve the contract. If you have
any questions or concerns regarding this draft contract you can contact either Bruce Munneke,
County Assessor at 651-275-8761 or myself at 651-430-6182. If you would like its to cone out and
visit with your council or board we arc note than willing to do that as well.
I thin]( you will lind this draft agreerricrit accurately reflects the services we Lire currently providing.
It is not intended to change arty services or procedures, but only to provide updated agreements for
both the city or township and the county. I will walk through the key clernents of the proposed
contracts:
Section I
This section establishes the contractual agreement between the city/township and the County.
Section 2
This section contains the list of services provided by the county related to property valuation and
classification, Key items include the physical review of property, responding to concerns and
questions from property owners and the city/township, staffing a local board or open book appeals
meeting, the performance of sales analysis, and the managing and defending all values in tax court.
Section 3
This section establishes the fee for assessing services. As is our current practice, the county board
considers any changes to the fee schedule on an annual basis. The county provides an estimate of the
following year's assessment fee in September of each year and also notifies the communities of any
proposed increased in the fees the Board may be asked to consider. The county sends a bill for
Government Center - 14949 62nd Street North — P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006
Phone: 651-430-6175 - Fax: 651-430-6178 - TTY: 651-430-6246
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Equal Employment Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action
AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES,
'1111S AGIZEEME.,Nf, made and entered into this day of , by
and between the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota, herein referred to as "City",
and Washington County, 14949 62` Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082 herein referred to as
"Washington County
WY NI"SS:
WI IERI.AS, the City desires to retain Washington County and the Washington
County Assessor to perlorm assessment services for the City, and
W11FRFAS, Washington County desires to perform assessment services required
by the City; and
WI- 1P,W the City and the Washington County deer it mutually advantageous
to set forth the terms and conditions of their relationship in writing;
NOW. Tl1ERI:?I 0lU'1, the parties hereto agree that the following shall constitute
joint agreement for assessment services:
SEC'1'lON ONF- PARTIES
The City hereby contracts with Washington County to perform, and Washington
County here by agrees to perform, the assessment services hereinafter described.
SI::C'f1ON 'rWO- SERVICES
Washington County Assessor shall perform all assessment services required by
state statute and the City. Such services shall include, but are not limited to the
following:
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® Appraise and classify all real and personal property located within the community.
® Interpret statutes, regulations, and legislative changes relating to property classification and
valuation to the City Council /Town Board, realtors, bankers, citizens and civic groups as
necessary or upon request.
® Answer questions /concerns regarding property values, classification, appeal process and the
appraisal process from property owners.
Draw and calculate "splits" of real estate reflective of ownership changes and/or physical
change of real estate parcels.
* Maintain a listing of the assessment of each and every parcel of property located in each
community.
Each parcel of property within the City shall be physically inspected at least once every five
years.
* Dependent on the commurlit_y preforence, the property owners within the community will be
provided with either several Open Bool1 opportunities of appeal during the appeals period OR
the County will staf ' an annual local Board of" Appeal meetin g conducted by the City;
Council/Town Board.
® Draw and interpret reaps, charts and other descriptions to assist property owners in
understanding the appraisal process.
Develop land and building valuation schedules, conduct statistical analysis to support appraisal
decisions, and oversee Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system (LAMA) table adjustrTlents.
® Coordinate research ofcomplex appraisal issues, review, investigate and make
recommendations on applications for abatement or other reduction of assessed value.
Coordinate collection of sales information and annual assessment for all property uses.
Coordinate the valuation and classification of exempt properties, including interpreting statutes
applying to exempt organizations and processing exemption requests.
Manage all state tax court petitions and coordinates TII assessment functions within the
community.
w Provide values to city for various projects in which there may be an assessment agreement.
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SECTION 'FHREL:- CONTRAC'I' PRIC1
The city shall pay a fee to the County each year for assessment services based on the number of
taxation parcels in the City. The assessment fee schedule is approved by the county board each year
and establishes the fee amount per type of parcel. The County will utilize the same: fee schedule for all
of its contract communities in the county. The County will send a bill for assessing services each ,Tune
(or field work that was perf =ormed the previous calendar year and for review of the assessment through
the local appeals period. The Count will provide the City an estimate of the upcoming year's fees on
or around September I of each year. Washington County will provide a report of assessment activities
(Assessment Report) each year prior to the appraisal rcvicNv period.
SIC•1 lY)11R- 1N1)1PI:;N1)1. N`1' CON'11tAC'fOIZ
It is understood and agreed between the parties that the Assessor is all
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. The Assessor shall be
responsible for furnishing its own transportation, books and any other documents or items
of personal property required to perform the services. The City shall not be required to
maintain any insurance coverage needed in connection with the performance of'thc
Assessor's services, including but not limited to automobile liability insurance, workers
compensation insurance and public liability insurance.
SECTION FIVI.s -TERM OF CONTRACT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a period of S y ears
beainnin.v on July 1 ",2011.
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SIIC`I SIX - "I I RMINATION CLAUSE
At the option of either the City of Oak Park heights or Washington County, this agreement
may be terminated with a 90 day notification to the other party, prior to each July I" anniversary date
during the term of the contract. Upon such termination, the City shall be liable for payment for all
services rendered by Washington County related to the current assessment year.
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, the parties hereto have made and executed this
Agreement the day and year first above written.
CITY OF OAK PARK I FIGIFFS WASIIINGTON COUNTY
13y ......_ 13 y- ---........ --- -------------- -----
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Mayor County Board Chair
City Administrator County Administrator
Recommended I:3y:
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Kevin Corbid
Director, Property Records wid Taxpaycr Services
Approved by: Approved as to tbrin by:
City Attorney George Kuprian
Assistant Washington County Attorney
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Semember 28"', 2010
Time Required 5 Minutes
Agenda Item Title:- Request for Conditional Use Permit for a Detached Garame 150 '7
60 Street North
Agenda Placement New I�PIfii6ss
Originating Department/Requpfftor E riC Johnson, Citv Administrator
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Ri��,questen`s Signature., --------
ActioD Requi:°.sted See Rosolution
Background/Justification (Pleas, ' indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please see the attached dmuments:
1. Planning Report from Scott Richards, 'I dated Sept 0', 2010. (altachmnts cm be
fomd in the Sept 201 Pimming packets)
2. Approved Planning Con - emission Resolution, (Unsigned).
3. Proposed City Council Resolution.
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3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763.231 .58€0
T C Facsimile: 763,427.0520
PC:C-PlanningC:o.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
PROM: Scott Richards
DATE: September 8, 2010
RE: Oak Park Heights -- Request for Conditional Use Permits for a
Detached Garage — 15087 64 Street North
TPC FILE: 236.05 -- 10,01
BACKGROUND
Penelope Stewart has made an application for three Conditional Use Permits (CUP's) to
allow a detached garage at 15087 64 Street North. The application includes requests
for a CUP to allow the garage to be placed in the side yard, another to allow the garage
to be constructed within the front yard setback and third to allow more that one
detached garage on the property.
The property is .coned R -2 Low and Medium Density Residential District.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Property Survey
Exhibit 2: Floor Plan
Exhibit 3: Garage Elevation
Exhibit 4: Letter from Penelope Stewart
Exhibit 5: Pictures of Subject Property
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The property at 15087 64 Street Borth is constructed with a single family house that
currently does not have a garage. There is an existing detached accessory building of
370 square feet at the rear of the property. The house was constructed with a setback
of 19.6 feet from the front property line. The Zoning Ordinance requires a 30 foot front
yard setback in the R -2 District. The proposed garage is to be constructed at the same
setback as the house and would be 380 square feet in size. The garage would match
the colors and architectural style of the house. It would also be within the height
requirements of the accessory building section of the Zoning Ordinance.
The applicant has requested the conditional use permits in that because of the design of
the hOLiSe and the. eve lines, it would he difficult fn attach the garage. Additionally, if the
garage were to be set back to 30 feet, it would require Ms. Stewart to remove two
spruce trees and an apple tree. The drainage patterns of the yard would also be
impacted if the structure were to be moved back.
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan:
The property is designated as low density residential in the Comprehensive Land Use
Map. The request for a detached garage is consistent with the Comprehensive policies
related to low density land use.
Zoning:
The property is zoned R -2 Low and Medium Density Residential District. The following
conditional use permits have been requested to allow the construction of the garage:
1. Section 401.15.C.1.e.5) The encroachment within the required setback of
30 feet must be addressed with the issuance of a CUP.
2. Section 401.15.D.2 A CUP is required for placement of the garage in the
side yard.
3. Section 401.15.D.5. There is an existing accessory building on the
property. The second building requires a CUP.
The criteria for reviewing the CUP requests is reviewed later in this report.
Driveways:
There is an existing curb cut and gravel parking pad on the property. With construction
of a new garage, this parking area would be removed and the curb would need to be
restored by the applicant. The curb restoration is subject to the recommendation and
approvals of the City Engineer. The new driveway would be paved with asphalt.
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Drainage:
Drainage plans for the property with the new garage and construction of the paved
driveway would be approved by the City Engineer.
Accessory Building Requirements:
Section 401.15.D provides a list of requirements for construction of an accessory
building on a property. Please find a review of those that apply to this request:
3.) The accessory building can be no more than 12 feet in height (midpoint of
the gabled roof) unless approved by the Building Official to a total of 17 feet. The
proposed garage will be 13 feet in height.
4.) The lot is 16,178 square feet in size. The building coverage with the new
garage will be 2,228 square feet or approximately 14 percent of the lot. The
Ordinance requires the coverage to be less than 25 percent.
6.) The total accessory building area must be less than 1,000 square feet.
The total with the new garage shall be 750 square feet.
11.) The same or similar quality exterior material shall be used in the
accessory building and the principal building. The new garage shall have siding
and shingles that will match the house.
Conditional Use Permit Criteria:
Section 401.15.C.1.e,5) provides criteria for review of a reduction in a required lot in a
yard. A review of the criteria is as follows:
a) The reduction of setback requirements is based upon specific need or
circumstance which is unique to the property in question and which, if approved, will not
set a precedent which is contrary to the intent of this Ordinance.
The garage cannot be attached to the house in that it will not work with the
interior layout of the existing structure. Placement of a detached garage in the
rear yard would conflict with existing significant trees and the drainage patterns.
b) Property line drainage and utility easements as required by the City's
Subdivision Ordinance are provided and no building will occur upon this reserved
space.
The proposed garage will not conflict with the property line drainage or
easements.
c) The reduction will work toward the preservation of trees or unique physical
features of the lot or area.
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Existing trees will be preserved by moving the garage into the front yard setback
so that it is consistent with the Douse.
d) if affecting a north lot line, the reduction will not restrict sun access from the
abutting lots.
The proposed garage will not impact sun access for the adjoining property.
e) The reduction will not obstruct traffic visibility, cause a public safety problem
and complies with Section 401.15.B.6 of this Ordinance.
The setback of the garage will not create safety issues.
0 The conditions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
The conditions have been reviewed and City Staff does not see any conflict with
this proposed garage.
Section 401.15.D.13. provides criteria for review of placement of an accessory structure
and number of structures on a lot. A review of the criteria is as follows:
a) There is a demonstrated need and potential for continued use of the structure
for the purpose stated.
The property currently does not have a garage. A garage is considered a
reasonable accessory use for a single family property.
b) In the case of residential uses, no commercial or home occupation activities
are conducted on the property.
There are no home occupation activities being conducted on the property.
c) The building has an evident re -use or function related to the principal use.
A garage is considered a reasonable use for a single family structure,
d) Accessory buildings shall be maintained in a manner that is compatible with
the adjacent residential uses and does not present a hazard to public health, safety and
general welfare.
The accessory building will need to be maintained and not present a hazard.
e) The reduction of setback requirements is base upon a specific need or
circumstance which is unique to the property in question and which, if approved, will not
set a precedent which is contrary to the intent of this Ordinance.
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The garage cannot be reasonably attached to the existing structure and there are
trees and drainage issues that would conflict with moving the building to the rear
yard.
f) .Existing property line drainage and utility easements are provided for and not
building will occur upon this reserved space unless approved in writing by the easement
holder.
The garage shall not conflict with drainage or utility easements.
g) The reduction will work toward the preservation of trees or unique physical
features of the lot or area
Trees will be preserved as a result of approving this CUP.
h) if affecting a north lot line, the reduction will not restrict sun access from the
abutting lots.
Sun access will not be impacted to abutting lots
i) The building height of an accessory building shall not exceed twenty -five (25)
feet.
The proposed structure will be 13 feet in height.
j) Accessory buildings or detached garages or combination thereof within a
residential district shall not occupy more than thirty -five (35) percent of the rear yard.
The structure is proposed for the front yard. The existing accessory building in
the rear yard does not occupy 35 percent of the area.
k) The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance shall be considered
and a determination made that the proposed activity is in compliance with such criteria.
City Staff has determined that the proposed structure meets the intent of the
criteria found in Section 401,03,A.8 of this Ordinance.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the requests for the Conditional Use Permits, City staff would
recommend the garage construction with the fallowing conditions:
1. The existing curb and gravel parking pad shall be removed and the curb restoration
is subject to the recommendation and approvals of the City Engineer.
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2. Drainage plans for the property with the new garage and construction of the paved
driveway shall be approved by the City Engineer.
3. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City Staff.
b
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A RE'C)MMENDING RESOLUTION
o 'THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF OAK PARK IIEIGI TS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUT'I ®N ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF TACT AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE
REQUEST BY PENIS LOPE S'C'I{ WART FOR THREE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW A SECOND
DETACHED GARAGE AT 15087 64' 1 ' 11 STREET NORTH S1
BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park I leights has received a request from Penelope Stewart
1 - 61 - three Conditional Use Permits to allow a second detached garage at 15087 G4 "' Street
North; and after having conducted a pubiie hearing relative thereto, the Planning
Commission of Oak llm Ileights males the following findings of tact:
1. The reel property affected by said application is legally described as
lbllovvs, to wit:
SI. A] 1'A0 CMI ?N'1' A
and
2. 'I'he applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
513li A'f'fACIlMl3NT' I3
and
3. 't'he property is zoned R -2 Low and Medium Density Residential District
in which single family uses and accessory detached structures are a permitted use, and
4. Section 401.I 5.C. Lc.5 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional
Use Permit f = or the encroachment of the proposed garage; within the required front setback
of 30 feet; and
5. Section 401.I 5.D.2 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use
Permit for the placement of the garage in the side yard; and
C. Section 401.15.D.5 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use
Permit for a second detached accessory building on the property; and
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7. City staff prepared it planning report dated September 8, 2010 reviewing
the request and
8. Said report recommended approval of the three Conditional Use Permits in
that they were in conformance with the criteria for issuance of Conditional Use Permits
found in Section 401.15.C. 1.e.5, Section 401.15.D.13 and Section 401.03.A.8 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Said reconimcndation was subiect to the fulfillment of conditions;
and
9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their September 16,
2010 meeting, loop comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing,
and made the following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED 1311 THE PLANNIN(I
COMMISSION FOR 'TIIE CITY OF OAK PARK I- II?aI(.xI-1'I'S 'I'.CIAT `1'I E
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TI .1E FOI.A.,OWING.-
A. The application submitted by Penelope Stewart for (lit Conditional Use Permits
to allow a second detached garage at 15087 64 "' Street North and affecting [lie real
property as follows:
Sl?1? AI 'TA Cl IN41?NT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council o the City of0ak Park
I leights for' approval with the following conditions:
1. The existing curb and gravel perking pad shall be removed and the curb
restoration is subiect to the recommendation and approvals of the City Engineer.
2. I.)rainage plans for the property with the new garage and construction of the
paved driveway shall be approved by the City 1?ngincer.
3. Any other conditions of the City Council and City Staff.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park 1- ic:ights this
16` clay of September, 2010.
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Jennifer Bye, Chair
AT'I "EST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
e.
Conditional Use Permit - Detached Garage
15087 64"' St. N.
Washington County GEO Code: 34.030.20.32.0038
Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 7, McKetity's Addition
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ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit — Detached Garage
1508764 Ih 5t. N.
Application Materials
• Application & Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statements )/Legal Description(s)
Application Review With City Staff: August 25, 2010
Conditional Use Permit M Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12)
months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has
substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or
use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a
conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty
(30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b)
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12I SOLUTION NO.
CI`I'Y COUNCIL
CI'T'Y OF (OAK PARK HEIG11ITS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT THE
RE' QuEs By PENELOPE STEWART FOR THREE
CONDITIONAL USE PER ITS TO ALLOW A SECOND
DETACHED GARAGE AT 15087 64'" - ' STRF,ET NORTH BE
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City iii' Oak Park Heights has receive(] a request from Penelope StMal't
for three Conditional Use Permits to allow a second detached garage at 15087 64` Street
North; and afler having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning
Conimission of0ak Park Heights recommended that the re;qucst lie approved with
conditions. The City Council of the City of Oak Park I lei ghts makes the following
Iindings of' fact:
1. "I'hc 1 property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SE11' M""I'ACI IMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of'the following items:
SEl` A TAC1-IM1 NT I3
and
3. The property is zoned R -2 Low and Medium Density Residential District
in which single family uses and accessory detached structures are a permitter] use; and
4. Section 401.15.(". l .e.5 of the loving Ordinance requires a Conditional
Use Permit for the encroachment of the proposed garage within the required front setback
of 30 feet: and
5. Section 401.15.D.2 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use
Permit for the placement of the garage in the side yard, and
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6. Section 401.15.1).5 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use
Permit for a second detached accessory building on the property; and
7. City staff prepared a planning report dated September 8, 2010 reviewing;
the request; and
8. Said report recommended approval of the three Conditional Use Permits in
that they were in conformance with the criteria for issuance of Conditional Use Permi
found in Section 401 A 5.C..I .e.5, Section 401.15.D.1 3 and Section 40I.03.A.8 of the
honing Ordinance. Said recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions:
and
9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing; at their September 16,
2010 meeting, tools comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing,
and recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
NOW, 'I'I-II+.RI+.IaORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY rI III CITY COUNCIL FOR
'n -IF, C cry OF OAK PARK I-[El(31I-ITS 'I'll AT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES
THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Penelope Stewart for three Conditional Use Permits
to allow a second detached garage at 15057 64`' Street North mid affecting the Veal
property as follows:
Std.? A`I "1'ACIIMXl' A
Ile and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights
with the Fallowing conditions:
1. The existing curb and gravel parking pad shall be removed and the curb
restoration is subject to the recommendation and approvals of the City Engineer.
2. Drainage plans for the property with the new garage and coilstrUction of the
paved driveway shall be approved by the City Engineer.
3. Any other conditions of the City Council.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 28th day of
September, 2010.
David 13eaudet, Mayor
ATTEST:
kris A. Johnson, City Administrator T �
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit P Detached Garage
15087 64"' St, N.
Washington County GEC Code: 34-030.20.32.0038
Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 7, McKenty's Addition
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ATTACHMENT B
�T�
Conditional Use Permit — Detached Garage
15087 64"' St. N.
Application Materials
a Application & Fees
® Plan Sets
a Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
a Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
a Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
a Property Tax Statement(s)/Legal Description(s)
Application Review With City Staff: August 25, 2010
Conditional Use Permit M Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12)
months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has
substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or
use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a
conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty
(30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b)
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date Scotember 29 2010
Time Required. Minutes
Agenda item 'Fitle,: Consider Resolution For Continuing f�a6i J- v4fion in the it[ etmPPUt
Livable Communities Act.
Agenda Placement New Busines.S
Originating Deparbnentll eq st Eri l inson, City Administrator
Requost-er's Signatujre ..
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Action Requested _ fi e Below
BackgrOUD(IMUStifiCatiOn (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
The City has been requested by Ibe MEr Council to pass a resolution that denionstrates its
support for the Livable Communities Act and its various goals ror affordable housing and fife-
cycle housing. The City did adopt a similar resolution in the late 1990',", and was in effect
through 20
I have asked Scott RichaMs to review and provide some guidance to the Council on this
matter, please swe his attached memo dated 9/23/10.
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TPC 3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite '100
Anoka, MN 136303
Phone 763.2,31.684-0
Facsimile: 763.4,27.0520
1WPCi�Plar7ni r7c,�' Co. core
MEMORANDUM
TO'. Eric Johnson
FROM. Scott Richards
DATE September 23, 201
RE: Oak Park Heights — Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
TPC FILE: 236.01-10.04
BACKGROUND
The City of Oak Park Heights has, in the past, elected to be a participant in the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Account (LOA). The
program has been voluntary and provides the City with the ability to compete for grants
and loans to support activities that would assist the City in meeting its affordable and life
cycle housing goals. The Metropolitan Council is asking the City to continue
participation in the program and to establish new affordable and life cycle housing goals
for the next decade (2011 -- 2020).
The Metropolitan Council is asking the City to establish a new affordable housing goal in
the range from 16 to 24 new units from the period of 2011 to 2020. Additionally they are
asking the City to establish a life cycle housing goal of between 20 to 120 new units
over the next decade. Life cycle housing is varied housing options that meets peoples
preferences and circumstances at all life stages which involves providing a balance of
apartments, condominiums, townhomes and senior housing.
There is no penalty if the City does not achieve these targets, but the Metropolitan
Council will ask the City to make a yearly monetary commitment to advancing the
affordable and life cycle housing supply. In order to participate, the City Council will
need to pass a resolution at its next meeting which adopts the new affordable and life
cycle housing goal ranges. Additionally, before December 1, 2010, the City will need to
develop a Housing Action Plan that will outline the steps the City will take to help meet
its LCA goals. The cost to develop a Housing Action Plan by our office is approximately
$3,000.00.
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PROS
Should the City decide to participate in the program and adopt a resolution, the City
would have access to certain funds and loan programs from the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Fund. There are three accounts that have been set up to assist in site
cleanup; land assembly and public infrastructure improvements; and to expand
affordable and life cycle housing. If the City does not participate, it is not eligible for
these funds, although the City can opt in at anytime with adoption of a resolution and
Housing Action Plan. The City may choose to apply for these funds as part of a
redevelopment project, most notably, the former car dealership site at Highway 36 and
Osgood Avenue.
CONS
If the City Council chooses to participate and adopt a resolution, the City would need to
submit a Housing Action Plan and continue to make a yearly commitment to a certain
level of funding in support of affordable housing. The cost of a Housing Action Plan will
be as much as $3,000.00 in consultant time and additional City Staff review and
coordination time. The grant and loan prograrns are extremely competitive and there is
no guarantee that the City would be successful in receiving funding. In fact, the City
submitted three applications for funding in the years 2000 and 2001 and was not
funded.
CONCLUSION
I would recommend that the City pot opt in at this time for participation under the
LCA. The program commits to the City to housing goals that it cannot possibly
achieve in the next decade. If the City decides to submit an application for
funding under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, it can provide a
resolution of support and a Housing Action Plan at that time.
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} 1AM a
-JA Metropolitan Council
June 25, 2010
Mr, Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park 1
Box 2007
Oak Park Heights MN 55032
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The City of Oak Park Heights previously elected to be a participant in the Metropolitan Livable
Communities Act Local Housing Incentives Account (LCA LHIA), Participation in the voluntary
LCA 1 -1 program provides the City with the opportunity to compete for grants and loans to
support activities that help the City meet its affordable and life cycle housing goals, clean up
polluted sites, and support demonstration projects linking jobs, housing and transit.
The City's previously adopted LCA LHIA affordable, and l cycle housing goals were negotiated
with the Metropolitan Council for the period 1996 — 2010. Those goals are; indicated in
Enclosure A.
If the City elects to continue its participation in the LCA, it must establish new affordable
and life -cycle housing goals for the next decade (2011 through 2020).
As part of the City's recently submitted 2030 Comprehensive Flan Update, it acknowledged its fair
share of the region's affordable housing need. For the City of Oak Park Heights the fair share
number is 24 units over the next 10 years.
Although the Council fully supports the need for this total number of new affordable units over the
next decade, it also acknowledges the reality of limited funding available to create new affordable
housing opportunities. For this reason the Council asks the City establish its LCA affordable
housing goal as a range of 16 to 24 units for the period 2011 to 20203 with the low end of the range
representing the number of units that can be accomplished at currently available funding levels
region -wide.
Regarding the City's life -cycle housing goal to diversify the type and density of housing to meet
residents' changing housing needs and preferences, the Council asks the City establish a goal
range of 20 to 120 units over the next decade. The low end of the range represents the
community's total share of the region's affordable housing need and the high end is the potential
number of units permitted by the land use guiding in the City's 2030 Plan Update for medium, high,
mixed use, redevelopment, TOD or similarly named residential development, or the total forecasted
household growth for the Community to 2020, whichever is less.
www.motrocounol.org
390 Robert Street Nortb 4 St. Paul, MN 55101 -1805 o (651) 602 -1000 a Fax (651) 602 -3550 " '1 "MG51) 291 -0904
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City of Oak Park Ideights, Cont.
Although to date your community has not received a LCA grant, Council records show the City has
shown interest in the LCA by submitting an application(s). Enclosed with this letter is a listing of
projects where the City applied for LCA funds, but where funding was not awarded due to fund
availability and/or competitive project ranking. See Enclosure B.
To make official the City's decision to continue participation in the LCA, the Metropolitan Council is
asking the City to adopt new affordable and life -cycle housing goal ranges, by passing a resolution
which incorporates the numbers as described above. A sample resolution is enclosed; however,
the City may craft the resolution in the manner that best meets its needs as long as the affordable
and life -cycle goals are part of the resolution. The Council asks that the City pass a resolution and
provide a copy to the Council no later than September 1, 2010. See Enclosure C.
Additionally, before December 1, 2010, the City must develop a Housing Action flan outlining the
steps the City will take to help meet its LCA goals. Much, if not all of this Action Plan can be taken
from the housing implementation section of the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. A checklist to
assist in the development of the Housing Action flan is attached as Enclosure D.
We have also attached an information item about the LCA, (Enclosure E), and additional
information is available on the Council's website at httf :/ /w /pl 3 n) /index htill
The LCA emphasizes cooperation and incentives to achieve regional goals. The Metropolitan
Council looks forward to working with the City to meet the affordable and life -cycle Dousing needs
of the City and the region.
if you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to contact your Council
staff Sector Representative, Llsaseth Barajas at (651) 602- 1895or
lisa.barajas@rnetc• state. mn•us.
Sincerely,
P ,",
Guy Peterson,
Director, Community Development Division
Metropolitan Council
Enclosures for City of Oak Park Heights:
A
B
C
D
E
CC: Sector Rep, LisaBeth Barajas
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Enclosure A
City of Oak Park Heights
Livable Communities Act (LCA) Goals* 1996 -2010
New Affordable Ownership units: 0
New Affordable Rental Units: 82
New Dental Units - All: 157
When communities established LCA goals in 2995, the foals were expressed as percentages
of the communities' housing stock (ownership and rental). The numbers above represent the
unit r)urnbers extrapolated from the percentages.
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Enclosure B
Unfunded 1_CA applications for City of Oak park heights
2000 $525,000 The village Area
2001. $65,000 St. Ilwy 36 and Oalcgreen /venue /58th St. and Norell Ave.
2000 $7,589,720 Central Business
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Enclosure C
Sample resolution
RESOLUTION IBC }.
RESOIX I ION ELECTING TO C.OWINUE PARTICIPATING IN
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THE LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES AC.0 OUN r PROGRAM
UNDER THE METROP()IATAN LIVAI3I , COMMUNITIES ACT
CALENDAR YEARS 2011 THROUG[I 2020
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan livable Communities Act. (Minnesota Statutes sections 473.25 to
473.255) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended to address
housing and other development issues [acing the metropolitan area defined by Minnesota Statutes
section 473.121 , and
WI-II?.I2EAS, the Metropolitan Livable Comnim)ities Fund, comprising the Tax Base Revitalization
/Account, the Livable ConuMunitics Demonstration Account, the Local 1 lousing Incentive Account
and the hlclt.isionary I lousing Account, is intended to provide certain funding and other assistance to
111etr0170litan -area muiliCipalities; and
WHEREAS, a metropolitan -area nitinicipality is not eligible to receive grants or loans under the
Metropolitan Livable; Communities Fund or eligible to receive certain polluted sites cleanup funding
from the Minnesota Department of F'mployment and Economic Development unless the
municipality is participating in the Local Rousing Incentives Account Program under Minnesota
Statutes section 473.2.54, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires the Metropolitan Council to
negotiate with each municipality to establish affordable and life -cycle housing goals for that
municipality that are consistent with and promote the policies of the Metropolitan Council as
provided in the adopted Metropolitan Development Guide, and
WI- IEREAS, previously negotiated affordable and life -cycle Dousing goals for municipalities
participating in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program expire in 2010; and
WHEREAS, a metropolitan -area municipality can participate in the Local 1- Iousing Incentives
Account Program under Minnesota Statutes section 473.254 if: (a) the municipality elects to
participate in the Local I lousing Incentives Program; (b) the Metropolitan Council and the
municipality successfully negotiate new affordable and life -cycle housing goals for the municipality;
(c) the Metropolitan Council adopts by resolution the new negotiated affordable and life -cycle
housing goals for the municipality, and (d) the municipality establishes it has spent or will spend or
distribute to the Local Housing Incentives Account the required Affordable and I.,ife -Cycle Housing
Opportunities Amount (AL1 -10A) for each year the municipality participates in the Local Housing
Incentives Account Program.
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NOW, THEREFORE, HER1lJFORE, BE IT RE SOLVED THAT the ;specific municipality}:
I . Elects to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Program Mulder the Metropolitan
I.Jvablc Communities Act for calendar years 2011 through 2020.
2. Agrees to the following affordable and life -cycle housing goals for calendar years 2011
through 2020:
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Affordable I l ousin g Goals Range Life -Cycle Housing Goals Range
;insert goal ranges for the specific insert goal ranges for the specific
mun icipality! _ .. ................- - ... -.... - -- mun
3. Will prepare and submit to the Metropolitan Council a flan identifying the actions it plans to
take to meet its established housing goals.
Approved: 2010.
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Mayor Clerk
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cEnclosure D
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act
Housing Action Plan Checklist
In preparing a Livable Communities Act (LCA) Action Plan, a community should consider a
number of factors before deciding which implementation efforts it will identify and undertake to
expand affordable and life -cycle housing opportunities. A community should consider its
housing situation, land availability, forecasted household and employment changes and any
number of applicable demographic characteristics and trends that should influence its housing
implementation efforts.
The Action Plan should not only address the kinds of implementation efforts to be employed,
but, where possible, the general timeframe in which they will be undertaken. The Plan should
identify, as best as possible, the number of households to be assisted, or housing units to be
produced or rehabilitated through the various programs and activities that will be pursued. Also,
to the degree possible, the plan should identify the income levels of the households to be
assisted, e.g. the number or percent with very low, low and moderate incomes. Finally, where
possible, it should identify the efforts that will be targeted specifically to the elderly, large
families, homeowners and renters.
The degree to which the Plan specifically identifies local needs and the intended beneficiaries of
local actions is ultimately the community's decision. There is no single "correct" format or
minimum requirement for how a community attempts to address this information in its Action
Plan. Understanding its current and future housing needs, and who can and should benefit from
its housing efforts is a practical and prudent step, and should be the basis for the housing
implementation activities of any community.
There are a number of programs and local fiscal and official control initiatives that can be
undertaken by communities to expand or preserve affordable and life -cycle housing.
This Action Plan Checklist is intended to assist communities in identifying from among the
myriad implementation tools, those activities suited to their particular needs and capacity to
deliver.
Housing Assistance Programs
An Action Plan to implement the community's LCA goals should identify the housing assistance
programs to be used by and in the community, and, where possible, the best estimate of how
many households will be helped by such programs each year or over the period of years
covered by the Action Plan.
A number of programs provide renter assistance and below- market -rate home mortgage
programs. Some involve little or no administration or oversight by the city, although most require
a city's consent. A list of existing housing assistance programs which a community may use, or
encourage or facilitate private market interests to use include the following:
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Federal Government
® Section 8 Rental Vouchers and Certificate Programs
Shelter Plus Care (S+C)
Minnesota Housing Finance Aqency
Minnesota Mortgage Program
® Community Activity Set Aside (CASA) Program
® Homeownership Assistance Fund
® HOME HELP
® Homeownership Opportunity Program
Urban Indian Housing Program Tribal Indian Housing Program
® Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) Initiative
Minnesota City Participation Program
® Housing Trust Fund Rental Assistance (HTF -RA)
® Bridges
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanitv
Local Community Land Trusts
Housing Development Programs
The Action Plan may set forth specific new construction or housing rehabilitation efforts to
expand or preserve the community's stock of affordable rental housing.
A limited number of tools are available to support the construction or rehabilitation of low -and
moderate- income housing. These programs include the following:
Federal Government
® Public Housing
co Supportive Housing Demonstration Program - Transitional Housing Component
• Federal Home Loan Bank - Affordable Housing Program
• Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
• Section 202 - elderly
• Section 811 - handicapped
Minnesota Housinq Finance Aqencv
• Housing Tax Credit Program (HTC)
• Low and Moderate Income Rental Program (LMIR)
• Economic Development and Challenge Program (EDHC)
• Preservation Affordable Investment Fund (PARIF)
• Publicly Owned Housing Program (POHP)
• Ending Long Term Homelessness Initiative Fund (ELHIF)
• Flexible Financing for Capital Costs (FFCC)
• Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) Initiative
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Metr000litan Council
® Local Housing Incentives Account
Livable Communities Demonstration Account
® Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND)
Familv Housina Fund
® Metropolitan Housing Resource Program
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanitv
Communitv Land Trusts
Local Government
Conduit revenue bonds
® General obligation bonds
® Housing revenue bonds
® Taxable revenue bonds
Land write -down or sale
Credit enhancements
® Sanitary sewer rate ad)ustn'ients
Demolition ordinances
Local community mortgage assistance programs
® Mortgage Revenue Bonds
® Low - income housing Tax Credits
® Local fee waivers or reductions
Local tax abatement
Local property tax levy
Tax - increment financing (TIF)
Housing Maintenance Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Programs
A variety of programs are available to address maintenance, rehabilitation and redevelopment.
The Action Plan should identify any or all of a number of potential programs or activities the city
may employ including the following:
Federal Government
• Federal Home Loan Bank - Affordable Housing Program
• Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
• HOPE III
Minnesota Housinq Finance Aaencv
® Housing Tax Credit Program (HTC)
Low and Moderate Income Rental Program (LMIR)
® Economic Development and Housing Challenge Program (EDHC)
® Preservation Affordable Investment Fund (PARIF)
® Publicly Owned Housing Program (POHP)
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• Ending Long Terre Homelessness Initiative Fund (ELHIF)
• Flexible Financing for Capital Costs (FFCC)
• Rental Rehab Loan Program
• Community Revitalization Fund
• Fix -Up Fund
• Community Fix -Up Fund
• Rehabilitation Loan Program
Metropolitan Council
a Livable Communities Demonstration Account
Familv Housinq Fund
a Metropolitan Housing Resource Program
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanitv
Local Community Land Trusts
Local Government
® Adoption and enforcement of a local housing maintenance code
® CDBG supported rehab programs
0 Housing improvement and rehabilitation areas
0 Foreclosure awareness/prevention workshops
® Housing remodelers fair
® Weatherization programs
® Code compliance programs
® Local community first -time homebuyer financial program
® Scattered site housing replacement program
® Home repair/maintenance resource center for seniors
® Point of sale program
0 Deferral or forgiveness of development fees
a Transitional Housing Partnership
Local Initiatives
Though considerably more restricted than in the past, state and federal laws permit local
governments to implement fiscal initiatives to generate capital to assist development or
redevelopment to create affordable and life -cycle Dousing. The Action Plan should include the
community's short- and long -term expectations and intentions regarding the use of these fiscal
tools such as the following:
Federal Government
® Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
Minnesota Housinq Finance Agency
s Nonprofit Capacity Building Revolving Loan Program
® Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) Initiative
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Local Government
® Participation in Livable Communities Local Housing Incentives Program to access
funding resources through the Local Housing Incentives Account, Livable Communities
Demonstration Account and Tax Base Revitalization Account.
® See expanded listings of local initiatives under Housing Development and Housing
Rehabilitation and Redevelopment Programs sections.
Local Official Controls and Approvals
Local controls - zoning, subdivision regulation, building code, design requirements for public
improvements and the approvals process - impact both the type and cost of new housing. In
doing so, however, they provide communities with a wide range of opportunities to make
changes in these controls that can expand local affordable and life -cycle housing options.
In preparing LCA Action Plans and in addressing future local housing development issues,
communities should pledge to examine and evaluate the impact of a number of their local
controls on the cost of residential development and redevelopment.
The following is a checklist of local controls and requirements that a community, in preparing its
LCA Action Plan, night propose to review and evaluate in the immediate future to determine if
they are adequate, insufficient or unnecessarily excessive and should be revised, added to or
eliminated.
These controls and regulations may include:
Sufficient available undeveloped or underutilized land guided or zoned for medium and
high density residential development or redevelopment.
Planned unit, mixed -use and cluster• development ordinances that include potential residential
density bonuses and transfers.
The flexibility to employ Zero lot line development or other innovative site plarilling techniques.
The length and complexity of the local approvals process.
® Environmental r tions such as tree anti wetland preservation regUircments that arc stricter
than those required by state law or regional policy.
Local requirements regarding:
o minimum lot sizes and widths
o minimum floor area
• increased building height flexibility
• garage and off - street parking variances
• set -back requirements
o inclusion of private streets in subdivision development
• sidewalks or non - motorized pathways
• park and trail dedications
• minimum right -of -way, pavement widths and depth for different streets
• storm sewer design - pipe diameter, distance between catch basins, etc.
• street lighting
• trees, tree replacement and foliage
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o landscaping costs
o allow alternative construction methods (building materials, exterior surfaces, etc.)
Q special or conditional use permits
o development fees for off -site public improvements w e.g. park, trail and road fees
o soil correction variances
o service availability charge (SAC) credits
o issuance of e- permits
o inclusionary housing requirement
Authority for Providing Housing Programs
The Action Plan should describe what authority the city has for operating housing programs and
the activities of the organizations or entities that administer the programs and/or also describe
arrangements the city may have with other public or nonprofit organizations that provide
housing related services to the city.
• Local governmental unit, HRA, CDA, or EDA
• County HRA, CDA or EDA
• Community Action Program Agency
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Enclosure E
The Livable Communities Act (LCA)
The Minnesota Legislature created the Livable Communities Act (LCA) in 1995. The LCA is a
voluntary, incentive -based approach to address the Metropolitan Area's affordable and lifecycle
housing needs while providing funds to communities to assist them in carrying out their development
plans. LCA funds have leveraged millions of additional dollars in private and public investment that
has provided new jobs, housing choices, and business growth. The Legislature established the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund, including three on -going accounts from which eligible
communities could apply for funding:
The Tax Base Revitalization Account (TDRA) helps cities clean up contaminated urban land
and buildings for subsequent redevelopment that could include- commercial, industrial, or
housing opportunities. Supporting redevelopment opportunities that restore the tax base,
create or retain jobs, or add affordable housing to the region are the primary objectives of this
account. Projects funded through the TBRA foster increased reinvestment and infill near
existing housing and services and help clean up the environment and protect water quality in
the region's urban communities.
0 From 1996 through 2009, $69.3 million in Tax Base Revitalization Account grants (238
grants in 38 communities) have assisted projects which are expected to:
• Leverage $3.68 billion in private investment
• Increase annual net tax capacity by $62.5 million
• Create or retain over 31,000 jobs
• Redevelop over 1,600 acres of former brownfields
® The Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) funds public infrastructure and
land assembly for development and redevelopment projects that achieve connected
development patterns that link housing, jobs and services, maximize the development
potential of existing or planned infrastructure and regional facilities, and expand affordable and
life -cycle housing options in the region. LCDA awards have been used to revitalize
communities and establish new neighborhoods as places for living, working, meeting daily
shopping needs and recreation. The LCDA program is a popular funding source to help
achieve regional and local community development objectives in the region's communities.
Funded project elements have included land acquisition, street infrastructure, pedestrian
connections, stormwater management infrastructure, and public -use structured parking to
support additional density. LCDA funding is a catalyst that enables cities and developers to
implement replicable models that expand development options in the market.
0 From 1996 through 2009, $81.8 million in Demonstration Account funds (155 grants to
49 communities and three multi -city coalitions) have assisted projects which are
expected to:
Leverage nearly $2.95 billion in private development investment
® Leverage over $1.1 billion in other public investment
® Provide over 21,500 new housing units
® Rehabilitate over 600 housing units - single- family houses, townhouses,
condominiums, rental apartments for families and seniors, and live -work housing
® Offer replicable examples of:
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• Redevelopment and infill development including revitalized inner -city
communities with additional housing and job opportunities; redeveloped alder
suburban downtowns and neighborhoods with additional housing opportunities
linked to neighborhood retail and commercial services and public spaces;
• Development in newer suburban communities, including town centers, that
connects jobs, a choice of housing types, retail and commercial services, and
community activities in close proximity.
® Provide better jobs/housing/transportation connections through added housing and
services in locations well served by transit;
® Assist projects in the predevelopment stage that show potential to evolve into
projects that could be funded with LCDA development grants; and
® Engage communities in working together to solve issues of regional and subregional
concern.
® The Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA) helps preserve and expand lifecycle and
affordable rental and ownership housing in the metropolitan area. LHIA grants have helped
produce new and rehabilitated affordable rental and homeownership housing in 50
communities in the region, promoting the Council's policy to expand and preserve lifecycle and
affordable housing options to meet changing demographic trends and market preferences, and
to support the region's economic competitiveness. In some cases, a single city may be
designated as the grantee for an award, while the actual housing units may be located in more
than one city.
0 From 1996 through 2009, $20.4 million in Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA)
grants (115 grants to 50 communities) have assisted with gap financing in proposals that
are expected to:
• Leverage nearly $304 million in private investment
• Stimulate over $191 million in estimated other public investment
• Develop 1,888 new affordable rental units
• Rehabilitate 717 affordable rental units
• Develop 462 new affordable ownership units
• Rehabilitate 352 affordable ownership units
• Provide home improvement loans to over 1,100 homeowners
® The Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND loan program) In 2008,
in partnership with the Minnesota Housing and the Family Housing Fund the Council initiated
the Land Acquisition for Affordable New Development (LAAND) program using $4 million in
LCDA funds to provide no- interest loans that would assist communities in efforts to address
their affordable housing need.
0 In 2008 and 2009, the Council made 5 LAAND loans to 5 separate awardees, for a total
of $4 million. The awardees were Hopkins, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the Carver County
Community Development Agency, and the Washington County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. These loans are expected to:
Help obtain site control of key parcels for future affordable housing projects
Result in projects with a minimum of 20% affordable housing units
® The Inclusionary Housing Account (IHA) In 2000 and 2004 the Council awarded grants
from a one -time appropriation of funds to support affordable housing developments in which
the reduction of local controls and regulations resulted in reduced development costs. The
account is currently unfunded.
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0 In 2000 & 2004 the Council awarded Inclusionary Housing Account (IHA) grants totaling
almost $4.6 million (13 grants to 8 communities) to assist with gap financing for projects
that were expected to:
• Include $125 million in total development investment
• Help develop 134 new affordable condominiums and townhomes
• Help develop 578 new rental units -271 of which are affordable to lower income
households
Total LCA Awards
From 1996 through 2009, the Metropolitan Council awarded a total of $198,731,459 in 578 grants and
loans. Over 90% of these LCA awards have been used to move forward to completion projects that
have leveraged over $9 billion in private and other public investment, created over 24,000 housing
units and nearly 31,000 jobs while adding over $62 million to the metro area flax base. During this
timeframe, 52 awards have been relinquished in full or in the majority, for a net award total of
$175,682,248 in 526 grants.
Applicant Eligibility
In order to be eligible to compete for this funding, the I-CA requires interested communities to:
negotiate long-term affordable and lifecycle housing goals with the Metropolitan Council;
® have in place an LCA Housing Action Plan to identify and give direction to the city's use of
programs, official controls and fiscal devices to help accomplish these negotiated goals; and
contribute toward or expend locally a specified amount of local resources for affordable
housing each year they participate in the program. This contribution, or expenditure, is called
the Affordable and Life -Cycle Housing Opportunities Amount ( ALHOA) and is an amount equal
to the community's Livable Communities Demonstration Account levy. Communities must
expend or contribute at least 85% of their annual ALHOA obligation annually. Communities
have some flexibility in determining which local expenditures fulfill the ALHOA contribution.
Examples of ALHOA- qualifying expenditures include housing assistance, development or
rehabilitation efforts, the costs of local housing inspection and code enforcement, and local
taxes to support a local or county Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Conclusion
The Livable Communities Act funding has been a valuable tool to help metropolitan area
communities:
® Build stronger communities through infill redevelopment of brownfields, tax base growth, and
new jobs
Provide neighborhoods throughout the region with more housing opportunities linked to a mix
of neighborhood retail and commercial services, and public spaces
® Increase public /private investment to develop, improve, and preserve affordable and lifecycle
housing
(This document was adapted by Livable Communities staff on 6 -21 -10 from a document prepared for the 2009
American Planning Association Conference entitled Twin Cities Livable Communities Projects)
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date Semember 24- 20 - ..-
Time Required: Minute
Agenda Item 'Title: Yellow Ribbon Community- SiRnave
Agenda Placement Now
Originating Dcpailment/Reqoestor Councilingnber McComber
Requester's ------------
Action 1-�,cqucsted S�c Below
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Background/Justificatim (Please indicate if any previous action has Nen fakcii or if offier public
bodies have advised):
The City is able to purchase sigiiage identifying that it is a Yellow Ribbon Community. This nnay be
Posted on ciarance signageto the City. 'Somothing similar is posted at the entmice to the City of
Stillwater and Lake E�,Imo.
I any unsure of the pricing at this time and hope to have it at the night of the meeflog, Staff indicates that it
shouldn't be more than $50 per sign, give or take, depending oo size.
I would like the Council to conside• the purchasing of such signago from and to direct staff to install
these when received.
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