HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.m. Approve Resolution of Support for LCDA Grant ApplicationCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 17, 2003
AGENDA: APPROVE RESOLUTON OF SUPPORT FOR
LCDA OPPORTUNITY GRANT
AGENDA SECTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
PREPARED BY: JAMIE VERBRUGGE, CITY ADME
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ATTACHMENTS: RESOLUTION, GRANT APPLICATION
APPROVED BY:
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The Port Authority has reviewed the grant application and recommended the City Council approve a resolution
of support. City Council reviewed the details of the Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA)
Grant for the City of Rosemount. The attached resolution demonstrates the City Council's unanimous agreement
to request funds of $50,000 within this program and assigns the City Administrator as the authority to execute
any agreements necessary.
Staff recommends approval of this resolution of support for the LCDA Opportunity Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT THROUGH THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2003 --
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION OR AN OPPORTUNITY GRANT
THROUGH THE
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Housing
Incentives Program for 2003 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible
to make application for funds under the Livable Communities Demonstration Account; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified a proposed project within the City that meets the
Demonstration Account's purpose /s and criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the contract agreements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rosemount, Minnesota agrees to act as legal sponsor for the
project contained in the opportunity grant application submitted on June 2, 2003;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to
apply to the Metropolitan Council for this funding on behalf of the City of Rosemount and to
execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant.
ADOPTED this 17th day of June 2003, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2003 ...........
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution presented to and
adopted by the City Council of Rosemount at a duly authorized meeting thereof, held on the 17th
day of June, 2003, as disclosed by the records of said City in my possession.
(SEAL)
Linda J. Jentink, Rosemount City Clerk
Motion by:
Voted in favor:
Voted against:_
Member absent:
Second by:
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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT
OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION FORM 2003
Instructions: Submit form and attachments by 4:30 p.m, on June 2, 2003 Use font size 11. Use of
bulleted lists is encouraged. Do not attach a coversheet or use any graphic images on top of the application
form. Limit application to 5 pages plus attachments, for a total of 8 pages.
Proiect Information:
Project Name:
Rosemount Downtown Redevelopment
Applicant (Governmental Unit):
City of Rosemount
Project Location (city):
Rosemount
Address (street boundaries or
Major intersection):
Downtown Rosemount is generally described as the area east and west
of Highway 3 S. Robert Trail and between 143 Street and CSAH 42
Primary Project Contact: Name:
Title:
Jamie Verbrugge
City Administrator
Address:
2875 145 West, Rosemount MN 55068
Phone:
651- 322 -2006
Fax:
651 - 423 -4424
E- mail:
'amie.verbru ci.rosemount.mn.us
Authorized official(s) - (names and
titles for contract execution)
William H. Droste, Mayor
Linda Jentink, City Clerk
Project Summary
In the space provided, summarize the issues you will address and your objectives and plans for the subject
site.
Downtown Rosemount redevelopment aims to revitalize the historic heart of Rosemount as the community
continues to make a transition from a rural town center to a suburb in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Where many communities are working to create a downtown, Rosemount has the distinct advantage of having an
existing downtown. Recent successful development of large retail projects along County Road 42 has
contributed to commercial disinvestment and disinterest in Downtown Rosemount, and challenges the traditional
role of the downtown district. Redevelopment of Downtown Rosemount seeks to establish a new market
position and refocus the growing community on its downtown as a place for civic gatherings, shopping, and
living. A redevelopment plan was drafted with the assistance of a planning consultant in 2002 however it was
never adopted by the past Council. The analysis and recommendations in that plan are, for the most part, still
valid. The new City Council and Port Authority will be revisiting the plan, involving the community, and
revising the framework to reflect current market conditions and community concerns. The overall goals for the
redevelopment can be summarized as follows:
• Make Downtown Rosemount an economically viable place to do business and a vital place to shop and live.
• Create new opportunities for private investment.
• Improve the physical environment of downtown, including consistent site plans and quality structures, to
promote economic success and express civic identity and pride.
• Raise the property tax value of downtown properties.
The LCDA Opportunity Grant will help the City of Rosemount use a community based planning approach to
revise and finalize a draft redevelopment vision that had community involvement but not investment.
1. Project Funding Request and Timeline (Limit one page, landscape layout)
Fill in the following table, listing specific project tasks in priority order, requested amount of funds, timeline and responsible persons, including consultants —
indicate who will be doing the work or person(s) you propose to do the work.
Note: Awards must be matched by a 1:1 local contribution, which can include in -kind and other contributions.
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1 Citizens Advisory Committee Citizen review process of • Consultant (not yet
f acilitator redevelopment framework and selected) August 2003 November `03 $12,500 City funds
c ommunity investment in final . City Administrator
v ision for Downtown
2
Design Standards
Development of design
• Consultant
s tandards for Downtown area
. Comm. Dev. Director
December 2003
April 2004'
$10,000
City funds
3
Redevelopment Project
rovide expertise in successfully
• Mark Ruff, Ehlers &
M anagement Consultant
implementing redevelopment
Associates
Ongoing
$7,500
City funds
strategies, developer solicitation,
n egotiating development
agreements, and documentation
4
Commercial/Residential Market
Demonstrate market feasibility
• Consultant
Study Update
of redevelopment plan
(previously used
September 2003
October `03
$2,500
City funds
Maxfield Research)
• Comm. Dev. Director
5
Communications Plan
Develop effective strategy for
• Communications
c ommunicating need and proses
Consultant
August 2003
December `03
$2,500
City funds
t o residents and businesses
6
Property qualification
Inspections report qualifying
• Consultant (RFP
inspections
properties for a TIF
responses due June 4)
June 18, 2003
September `03
$15,000
City funds
[R edevelopment
District
• City Administrator
TOTAL:
$50,000
2. Project Status (start new page)
A. Please check (X) the following if it will be needed, is underway or is completed, and briefly provide additional
information as noted. If not applicable, place a `NA' in the box.
Will be
Needed
Underway
Completed
X
Master plans
Comprehensive plan amendment. The Rosemount 2020 Comprehensive Plan
Market studies
X
•
contains a framework of policies in support of redeveloping the downtown
commercial area. The policies support new and mixed uses as well as medium
and high density housing to reinvigorate the traditional downtown area.
Zoning changes and variances. Zoning amendments have been adopted to
create tools for redevelopment. Much of the Downtown Commercial District is
•
included in an overlay district that permits mixed and multiple family residential
uses with a conditional use permit process.
B. Please check (X) the following if it will be developed or is already underway. If not applicable, place a `NA' in the
box. If underway, state anticipated date of completion in the box.
Will be Developed
Underwa
X
Master plans
X
Market studies
X
Design standards
3. Planned Outcomes of Project
A. Describe plans or potential to address issues regarding infrastructure, land use, housing choices and natural resources
for the project location.
Be concise, keeping responses to 10 lines for each question.
3a. Describe the existing land use. Downtown Rosemount is a small commercial district located along South Robert
Describe plans for or the Trail (Hwy 3). Nearly all the commercial uses front on Hwy 3 or 145"' Street W.
project's potential to use or Over 60 businesses are located in Downtown Rosemount. The historic nature of
enhance existing Downtown is likely to continue to be represented by the feed mill and elevator on
infrastructure, buildings, the south end of Downtown, adjacent to the railroad tracks. The existing road
facilities or development system is laid out in a manner conducive to commercial development, with Hwy 3
centers. just completing an attractive redesign that enhances pedestrian friendly access.
Nearby Central Park should be accentuated and more prominent access provided.
3b. Describe plans for or the
The recent upgrade of Hwy 3 added safer and more attractive pedestrian walkways
project's potential for more
fronting the commercial properties. Downtown Rosemount currently enjoys a
connected or walkable places
relative ease of movement for non - vehicular traffic. Both redevelopment and the
(e.g. street connections,
City's Sidewalk and Trail Improvement Plan will encourage, connectivity within
pedestrian walkways,
the Downtown area and between adjacent neighborhoods.
enhancing development
centers, connecting to
adjacent development).
3c. Describe plans for or the
A concept framework plan in the 2002 document identified a healthy potential mix
project's potential to balance
of new commercial uses such as professional office space, retail, hotel/motel,
residential, commercial,
medical services and hospitality; new medium - density residential to complement
workplace, and public /green
existing and new high- density residential; enhancement of historical `old town"
spaces within and adjacent to
elements; and possible inclusion of a public library to the downtown district. The
the site.
intent of such a balance is to create a "lifestyle center" where residents; employees,
and shoppers can live, work, and recreate.
3d. Describe plans for or the
The City of Rosemount is served by the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
project's potential to link
(MVTA). MVTA does not have a transit station in Rosemount, although there is a
proposed development and
transit stop near the downtown district. The City is interested in expanding its
provide pedestrian
transit connectivity from the downtown district to the Apple Valley, Burnsville and
connections to existing or
Eagan transit stations. In terms of pedestrian and other non - motorized modes, the
planned future transit.
City is attempting to enhance the connectivity of neighborhoods to parks and
amenities through implementation of the Sidewalk and Trail Improvement Plan.
3e. Describe plans for or the
The City of Rosemount has partnered in the past with the Dakota County
project's potential to expand
Community Development Agency (CDA) to provide housing opportunities. The
housing choices in the site
City and CDA are actively discussing future development possibilities for life -
area or adjacent to it.
cycle and affordable units. The Downtown framework provides opportunities for
both medium and high density residential development. In addition to the
Downtown Rosemount redevelopment area, City and CDA staff are evaluating
opportunities on vacant parcels adjacent to the north and south ends of the district.
3f. Describe plans for or the
Much of the downtown area has existing impervious surfaces. Although
project's potential to consider
commercial and residential development in the district is likely to be of an urban
the natural environment (e.g.
type, the City will actively pursue development proposals that include green space
restoration of natural
and water features that control and manage stormwater runoff. The presence of
resources, reduction in
Central Park in such close proximity to Downtown Rosemount provides significant
impervious surfaces,
natural environs for passive and active recreation. The City is currently finalizing
management of stormwater).
its Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan that utilizes ponding capacity in
Central Park for downtown stormwater.
4. Community Participation, Support and Partnerships (start new page)
A. Describe the local political
The Rosemount Port Authority retained URS in 2001 -2002 to prepare a Downtown
and/or community
Rosemount Redevelopment Plan, however the plan was never adopted by the
commitment in supporting
previous City Council. The 5- member 2003 -2004 City Council includes 4 newly
this project (e.g. city council
elected members. The City Council has just adopted Downtown Redevelopment
initiatives or actions,
as one of its priority goals for 2003 -2004, directing staff to create a citizens
community initiatives or
advisory committee. The citizens committee (to be appointed in July) will revisit
participation). Describe any
the draft plan, evaluate current market conditions, again solicit community input
public participation processes
and involve the business community, and make a recommendation to the Port
(of residents, businesspersons
Authority and City Council. The City's CIP includes $500,000 in both 2004 and
and others) in developing the
2005 for redevelopment. The Council is committed to demonstrating progress.
P roposal.
mechanism and qualifying TIF district, and seek opportunities to acquire property
B. Describe the plans for or the
The City will aggressively solicit private development interest in Downtown
project's potential for public-
Rosemount. In addition to partnering with private developers for new commercial
private partnerships to
and housing opportunities, the City is currently evaluating several sites within or
implement this project.
adjacent to the downtown district for a mixed -use development to possibly include
consistent with city goals).
a Dakota County public library, Dakota County CDA housing development, and
retail. The intent is to create public gathering places and residential communities
exci ted r the futur
that will drive private new commercial investment and reinvestment by existing
business owners.
5. Other Evaluation Criteria
A. Replicability — Describe plans
The goals for downtown redevelopment are not necessarily replicable in other
or potential for the project's
areas of the community because of the unique historical character of downtown
key components or processes
and the functionality of the area as a business and gathering space. However, the
to be implemented elsewhere
example of creating mixed use development that provides complementary life
in your community.
activities such as housing, retail, and leisure activity has the potential for a number
of locations adjacent to the downtown district. These adjacent areas benefit from
high traffic on Highway 3 and County Road 42, as well as traffic to and from
existing commercial areas, public schools, and the community center.
B. Timeliness — Describe any
The City is aggressively proceeding with the necessary steps to finalize a
issues related to timeliness of
redevelopment framework, solicit developer interest, establish a stable funding
the opportunity to accomplish
mechanism and qualifying TIF district, and seek opportunities to acquire property
this project (e.g. moving or
where willing sellers exist. There are several businesses that recognize the future
closing of businesses in the
vision of Downtown Rosemount may not be compatible with their type of
site area, timely opportunity
business, and have expressed interest in working with the City for acquisition and
to direct development
relocation. Additionally, there are several single - family residential properties that
consistent with city goals).
are not likely to remain in the future plan and may be ready for acquisition.
The community is eager for redevelopment to occur and the City Council is
exci ted r the futur
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CITY RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
LCDA OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION
TO BE SUBMITTED ON OR ABOUT JUNE 18, 2003