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Oct
1
38th & Nicollet Graffiti and Blight
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Julene here at Nicollet ACE Hardware on 38th and Nicollet.
We would like to talk about the old Theison building. The building is disgraceful weeds and garbage everywhere and the graffiti is unacceptable. The Lander group has removed the awnings and anything else that was decent.
I find it difficult to understand the city of Minneapolis and KFNA. A few years ago I was sighted by the city for a few weeds in the back of our building and a while back was forced to replace a large window because it was graffiti etched about 4 inches square. That was after we had paid someone $200.00 to grind it out, then a person called and the inspector had to locate the etched graffiti with a light in order to see it and still required us to replace the front glass to the some of $2000.00.
Fast forward to today and Michael Lander a disgrace to our community his negligence is appalling. We have worked on this corner for years always striving for a better corner, always improving always cleaning and painting. If Michael Lander was a HOME owner instead of a commercial real-estate developer he would have been forced to clean up his building.
I am disappointed that this community would accept Michael Landers delinquency and not require him to step up.
All the neighborhood festivals and events are pointless if we allow this blight to continue.
–Julene Lind, 38th & Nicollet
Jun
1
Redevelopment
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Redevelopment Committee:
4th Wednesday
7:00-8:30pm
MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55409
Redevelopment Meeting Minutes and Articles
Kingfield’s Business Façade Program (BFIP)
KFNA approved re-opening its successful 2000-2004 Business Façade Improvement Program (BFIP), targeted to improvements to the exterior of neighborhood businesses, by moving $50,000 of grant money, available immediately, into the program. The maximum grant available is $12,500; businesses that have not previously received a Kingfield BFIP Grant are eligible to apply. Funds will be granted on a first-come/first-served basis until fully committed; proposals will be reviewed monthly by the KFNA Redevelopment Committee. Program Guidelines and Applications can be found on the Kingfield website at www.kingfield.org, or can be acquired by calling KFNA at 612.823.5980.
In the past, BFIP funds have been used by businesses to replace storefront windows, tuck-point crumbling brick, paint worn-out facades, and put up lights and awnings. If you are a Kingfield business owner, whether leasing or owning the business property, and have questions regarding eligible projects, please call KFNA or contact staff via e-mail at sarah@kingfield.org.
Kingfield featured in MTN Neighborhood News
Watch how NRP funds have been used develop businesses, build community
and promote safety in the neighborhood. Minneapolis Neighborhood News #9.
Minneapolis Neighborhood News is a production of the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program and MTN. This show looks at different ways that NRP and community organizations have brought residents, businesses and institutions together to make their neighborhoods better places. Segment Three looks at
economic development tools that the Kingfield Neighborhood has used. These include business fix-up loans, murals, and a farmer’s market.
Traveling in Place: Home, Sweet Neighborhood By Jay Walljasper
Great news! The Center for Neighborhoods’ Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI) won the Minnesota American Planners Association (APA) 2005 Outstanding Planning Award. Kingfield was a key neighborhood participant in CHI. The award was announced at the upcoming MN APA conference in mid-September. Read more about it in the Center for Neighborhoods’ E-News for September 2005.
Follow this link to access E-News:
http://www.center4neighborhoods.org/new_and_noteworthy.htm
CHI was also a finalist in the Harvard Ash Awards for Innovative Government
(http://www.ashinstitute.harvard.edu/Ash/awards.htm
Mar
26
Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 080326
Feb
27
KFNA Redevelopment Committee
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
7 – 9 P.M. Martin Luther King Park
Attendance: approximately 60 people
Redevelopment Committee Members:
Mark Hinds, Arthur Knowles, Tom Parent, Rosie Dolata, Dave Saddoris
KFNA Staff: Sarah Linnes-Robinson and Joanna S. Hallstrom
Call to Order: Tom Parent, Chair of the KFNA Redevelopment Committee opened the meeting by reviewing the agenda, which was focused on Crime and Safety Issues related to KFNA and this project. Parent showed the group the comment book that is a compilation of all the comments submitted to KFNA on the Nicollet Square project thus far. Parent stated that these comments will be reviewed by the redevelopment committee and the KFNA board. He also noted that KFNA is still accepting comments from neighborhood residents.
Parent quickly reviewed the summary of the community engagement process that has transpired over the last few months regarding the PCNF Nicollet Square development. The summary was emailed to residents and included in the printed agenda. It is also listed below and links to supporting documents and meeting minutes can be found at www.kingfield.org.
Nov 7, 2007
PCNF presents proposed development for 3700 Nicollet Avenue
Nov 28, 2007
Identification of issues affecting the proposed development. Small groups explored different topic areas in depth and then reported back to the full group.
Dec 19, 2007
KFNA organizational discussion about how to adequately address issues posed in November and going forward. Subject areas were Building Mass / Architecture, Social Service Model, Property Value Impact, Community Outreach and Crime Prevention and Safety. Developed written Q&A forum for community and PCNF.
Jan 23, 2008
Presentations by Cathy tenBroeke (Heading Home Hennepin / Hennepin County), PCNF & YouthLink, the Stevens Square Community and the Elliot Park neighborhood. Ms. tenBroeke presented the overarching goals of Heading Home Hennepin and the societal need for supportive housing. PCNF & YouthLink spoke about the development of the social service model and best practice strategies that guided their decisions. Ken Stroebel of the Stevens Square Community shared his experiences on the construction and daily functioning of Lydia Apartments. Dave Fields of the Elliot Park neighborhood, unable to attend the meeting due to illness, wrote a letter describing his experiences on the daily functioning and neighborhood impact of Barnabas. Meeting also allowed for extensive Q&A session with all presenters.
Feb 6, 2008
Presentations by Ed Goetz (Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota), Amanda Arnold (City of Minneapolis), Cermak Rhoades Architects and PCNF. Mr. Goetz spoke about the academic research he has done in Minneapolis in regards to the impact affordable housing has had on property values in areas surrounding the developments. Ms. Arnold described the vision the City of Minneapolis has for Nicollet Avenue and the process that all developments must go through for building and zoning approval. Cermak Rhoades presented three design schemes for the development and sought neighborhood preference. PCNF presented the reasons for including a retail component on the corner of 37th & Nicollet. Meeting also allowed for extensive Q&A session with all presenters.
KFNA brought forward the idea of a Community Benefits Agreement and sought volunteers to serve on a CBA Work Group.
Current Crime Issues:
Crime Prevention Specialist CPS Tom Thompson gave a PowerPoint presentation on Kingfield crime statistics pulling data from 2002-2007. Thompson noted that the Geomaster system (the source of the data presented tonight) was replaced in 2007 by a different technology to process crime stats. Thompson made a disclaimer that the data presented tonight is mostly accurate based on his cross checks with the other system but some of the data in 2007 may be slightly off.
Feb
26
Redevelopment Meeting Reminder - 3700 Nicollet / Crime Discussion Tomorrow @ 7 pm!
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Kingfield Neighborhood Association Redevelopment Committee Meeting, Wednesday, February 27, 7 PM, MLK
The Redevelopment Committee has spent many months researching the potential impacts of the proposed development of a 42-until supportive housing facility for homeless young adults at 3700 Nicollet. This meeting concludes the research phase with presentations from Tom Thompson of CCP SAFE related to current crime in this area and recommendations for designing the building to be safer for the tenants and surrounding residents.
Following Q & A related to the crime presentations, the committee will open the meeting for a public forum and hear two-minute speeches by neighbors interested in expressing their insights, recommendations for further research, and/or conclusions. We invite your comments at this meeting, or in writing to sarah@kingfield.org, explaining your support, or opposition, to this project and why.
The final portion of the meeting the Redevelopment Committee will discuss a draft of a Community Benefits Agreement they have prepared related to the project.
All interested neighbors, property owners, and business owners are welcome to attend this meeting. Questions can be directed to Sarah Linnes-Robinson at sarah@kingfield.org.
Feb
7
Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 2/6/08
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KFNA Redevelopment Committee
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
7 – 9 P.M. Martin Luther King Park
Attendance: approximately 60 people
Redevelopment Committee Member
Mark Hinds, Arthur Knowles, Tom Parent, Rosie Dolata, Dave Saddoris, Doug Kress
KFNA Staff: Sarah Linnes-Robinson and Joanna S. Hallstrom
Introduction
Parent gave an overview of the process thus far and the next steps. During November and December the PCNF proposal was reviewed and questions and concerns were recorded. During January and February presentations have been lined up to further inform Kingfield residents and answer question related to the 3700 development.
Parent introduced the Community Benefit Agreement that KFNA would like to develop for this project. CBAs are a way to form a legally enforceable contract with a developer. Kingfield would like to put together a draft CBA by February 27th.
The last meeting was focused on the social service model that PCNF and YouthLink were going to apply to the project. This meeting will be focused on topics of property management, building characteristics for Nicollet, Kingfield and the project building design and massing.
I. Research on impact of affordable housing on property values:
Invited guest Ed Goetz of Humphrey Institute of the University of Minnesota presented his research on the issues of the impact that affordable housing has on surrounding area’s property values.
Goetz study was conducted in the 1990’s in Minneapolis, but stated that the dynamics my not be much different today.
Criteria for the study:
1) Impact of affordable properties near by residential (1/4 to ½ mile from residents)
2) Impact on crime at the property before and after it became affordable
3) Impact on stability of the renters of the affordable housing
15-20 affordable housing developments were studied. They all were built between the 1980s and 1994. Goetz collected data from the City assessor’s office and added how far housing was from each project. Controlling for individual house characteristics Goetz found a slight positive impact on property values. It was very small but was not negative or no affect could be detected at all.
The crime study looked at each address and reported crime at that location before and after the development. Most developments were rehabs (some new developments on vacant lots). The research plotted crime before and after and found statistically a significant reduction in police calls after the property was converted to affordable.
Finally Goetz looked at the longevity of tenants to see if they were more or less stable in their residency patterns. There is a concern that affordable housing renters are more transient. The study demonstrated that residents of affordable housing stayed longer then regular renters. The noted reason being that residents have a vested interested in retaining their subsidized housing. To move would mean losing this assistance.
In most cases affordable homes were run by non profit organizations focused on social service motives. Part of the mission is to manage buildings well and stay on top of crime and maintenance.
Due to the fact that most of the apartments were bought from owners who were distressed by building maintenance and poor economic situations and the rehabbed helped increase the value and of and round the property.
The increase of property value is from converting a declining property into a rehabbed, improved site/building. A detrimental land use is replaced by a better land use combined with good management and maintenance – property value goes up.
The average building size in Goetz study was 20-30 units, typically larger multi family dwellings.
Not many studies have been done prior to or since this one. Goetz referred to a handout of a more recent study focused on suburbs.
On person commented that the Goetz’s study cannot be applied to the PCNF project because residents were mostly families. Goetz replied that he does not have a professional opinion about this specifically, but that the study looked at a wide range of housing types.
II. Building Density & Urban Scale
Amanda Arnold, AICP, City of Minneapolis gave background information on the municipal factors that play a role in all development in Minneapolis. She could not comment specifically on information regarding this particular development (and she cannot, due to her position with the City)
Arnold reviewed the City process by which a development is reviewed.
First the developer must submit a land use application (identify zoning, set backs, request for conditional use permit etc). City staff reviews this as a group and makes a report that either recommends or denies the applicant. The staff report is made public. Then the planning commission does a site plan review. Note taker was unable record the full comment here.
Arnold reviewed basics of the Minneapolis Plan (for Sustainable Growth). The Minneapolis Plan is currently being updated. The Mpls Plan is legally required by the Met Council and the Sate and it guides policy and zoning discussions.
Arnold reviewed the “Community Corridor” designation in the Mpls Plan. Currently Nicollet Ave. is designated as a community corridor. The City supports higher density, mixed use developments along community corridors. If Nicollet is opened up at Lake Street the designation could change and the Minneapolis Plan could be updated.
Under the current zoning for 3700 Nicollet Ave the site is OR2 (office residential 2). The 2 indicates on a scale the type of retail/industry that is allowed. OR2 allows for 4 stories in this area and limits the square footage of business space.
What zoning allows for 3700 is detailed below and compared to what PCNF is proposing (presented by CermakRhodes).
63 united allowed (with bonuses up to 87) PCNF 46 units (42 youth / 4 family
4 stories (56 feet) PCNF 3 stories (38 feet)
70% lot coverage PCNF 33% lot coverage
2.5 Floor area ratio PCNF .92 floor area ratio
III. Building Design
Michelle from CermakRhoades presented the design process thus far. She presented three 3 design schemes walking the group through the characteristics of each one.
The design team looked at how the character of the building could compliment the neighborhood, encourage pedestrian traffic, the use of quality materials and making the design reflect the energy and playfulness of youth. Michelle also discussed how the social service model could be reflected in the building design, how a building could address the streets at this location and Crime Prevention Through Environment Design (CPTED). PCNF has already met with CPS Thomson for an CPTED assessment. That will be presented in full at the next meeting when the topic is crime and safety is addressed in detail.
Steve Wellington PCNF board member with professional experience in retail development presented on plan for retail space at the site.
As it is show in plans the retail space is split into two. This could chance depending on the type of retailer. PCNF is looking for a business that would compliment the existing businesses in the area and be an asset to the community while providing jobs for some of the youth in the program. PCNF is looking for community feedback about the type of businesses that people would like to see. Ultimately PCNF and the City will have the authority to decide which retailer will be accepted.
IV. Question & Answer session on the issues of building design
Q. What variances is PCNF planning to apply for.
A. Likely a parking variance. Resident will receive a notice of this by law before the City hearing. KFNA will also keep updated on the variance request before they are submitted to the City. There are 4 parking lot spaced for the office space and 11 for residents but no retail parking in back.
Q. How does the City evaluate street parking use?
A. The City looks at its transportation plan for that area. It is unlikely that the City will do a parking study to determine amount of use. Residents do not have rights to the street parking in front of their homes.
Q. Concern expressed regarding layout of residential and set back. How much greet space will there be?
A. There will be 10-12 feet of green space between the building and public side walk. Michelle also pointed out all the green space indicated on the site plan.
Q. When does the retail component need to be decided?
A. PCNF can submit their site plan with retail indicated in it. Then a separate approval process is implemented when a business is actually identified.
Q. What value does this project bring to KFNA?
A. PCNF stated that that the site itself with high quality construction and retail will be an asset to the community as well as the residents. Other projects have not been detrimental to other neighborhoods.
Q. How are troubled youth going to be an asset?
A. They are potential employees, customers, and KFNA residents can volunteer to become mentors.
Q. Wouldn’t these youth be better served in a home setting?
A. This model of housing has been demonstrated to work. It is not felt that this type of housing is inhuman or detrimental to the development and progress of homeless youth.
Q. Do not want retail included. There is plenty of retail that is suffering in this area how will this be different? Fear that it will be empty store fronts.
A. The mixed use model has been proposed one to provide work fast opportunities for youth and secondly to create a way for the neighborhood to interact with the property and residents. A KFNA redev committee members commented that there is a need for good quality retail to spur on other quality and stable retail.
Q. Can residents buy items from the funeral home before it is torn down?
A. PCNF has already signed a contract with the Re-Use-It center and resalable items will be salvaged from the building before it is raised. PCNF will contact the Re-Use-It center to see if KFNA residents could have a the opportunity to buy items before others.
V. Design Survey
participants were given 2 stickers to place a vote on which design they liked the most. Display boards were set up at the back of the room.
9:30 p.m. Adjournment
Redevelopment Other Business:
FIP Grant Application through Great Streets Program
Sarah and Tom presented – The Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association has indicated that they are applying for the City FIP grant to include 5 designated business nodes between EHNA and KFNA. NEHBA’s proposal is that KFNA’s Redevelopment Committee and Design Guidelines will be utilized to review applications but that KFNA will not have a final decision on grant approvals and will not receive any of the administrative funding nor be guaranteed any of the grant funding for Kingfield businesses. KFNA does not believe this is truly a partnership but rather a request for KFNA to step aside so NEHBA can apply. Redevelopment Committee members felt that unless a partnership between the two organizations could be reached, KFNA should apply for the grant for the three nodes along Nicollet. The Redevelopment Committee empowered Parent to attempt to negotiate an equitable structure with Matt Perry of NEHBA prior to deciding whether or not to pursue applying for the grant. Hallstrom, who also works for NEHBA, tried to explained the intentions behind the NEHBA application. There is disagreement over this issue.
Comp Plan Review – Mark Hinds will send along comments from LNA to KFNA for review.
Minutes completed by Joanna S. Hallstrom, NRP Project Organizer
Jan
24
Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 1/23/08
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KFNA Redevelopment Committee
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
7 – 9 P.M. Martin Luther King Park
Attendance: approximately 70 people
Redevelopment Committee Member
Mark Hinds, Arthur Knowles, Tom Parent, Rosemary Dolata, Doug Kress, Dave Saddoris
KFNA Staff: Sarah Linnes-Robinson and Joanna S. Hallstrom
Welcome/Introduction of Meeting:
Tom Parent called the meeting to order and gave an overview of evenings presentations and discussions. Parent gave an update on the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan and summarized why there is a new plan and what major changes expected. Parent reported the formation of joint Lyndale & Kingfield Comprehensive Plan study group and invited residents who would like to participate to contact him.
I. Greater Context of Supportive Housing
Cathy ten Broeke of Heading Home Hennepin gave an overview of why supportive housing exists and what the county’s role is in addressing the issues of homelessness. In her presentation ten Broeke explained research that had been done to identify national best practices to address homelessness. Heading Home Hennepin is the county’s plan to address homelessness in partnership with the State. The goal is 5,000 housing option for homeless people. 910 of these are designated for youth hand young adults. This group is a need of quality housing that is affordable and linked to services that help people succeed in their situation.
The supportive housing model works and is cost effective. There isn’t one housing structure that is most recommended. It can be single sites or scattered sites.
Regarding youth and supportive housing best practices have identified that the intake process needs to be flexible. Youth are more likely to choose services in a flexible context. The service provider must understand the youth culture and development. Young adults need to be allowed to develop at their own pace and move ahead.
II. PCNF Process for Choosing this Project
Doug Mitchell, Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach from Plymouth Church gave the back ground for why PCNF is involved in supportive housing. Based on their core religious belies to be involved in social justice issues and to help the poor. Plymouth Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church have partnered together to increasing affordable housing for people in need.
The Nicollet Square project started in October 2005 when PCNF first met with the Family Housing Fund, the County, The City, Department of Human Services and Members of Housing 150 and PCNF, and MN Housing Finance Services to develop a more focused plan to participate in ending homelessness in the county and decided to target homeless youth.
When selecting a site for a their project 3700 Nicollet was appealing because is was large enough for the development and it was near public transportation.
PCNF met with other youth supportive housing providers in the area to talk about what was currently being done to serve this population, how was this group being under served and what could be done better in serving this population.
The feedback from these meetings and other research help develop the facility and program design model that PCNF wanted to pursue (A flat rent structure and work fast model linked to affordable housing). PCNF put out an RFP for a social service organization. Youth Link was awarded the contract.
III.
Social Service Program Description [PCNF, YouthLink, Housing 150]
A panel or representatives from PCNF, YouthLink and Housing 150 answered questions generated by the Kingfield community about inner workings of day-to-day life of proposed development. Kingfield residents were emailed a FAQ, specifically addressing each question prior to tonight meeting. Copies of the FAQ were available as needed. Residents were asked not to re-ask questions that were specifically addressed in the FAQ but could ask relate clarification and related questions.
The executive director gave an overview and history of YouthLink’s 30-year experience working with youth. A written summary can be found at HYPERLINK “http://www.kingfield.org” www.kingfield.org under the redevelopment link. YouthLink services are often partnered with other providers (e.g. Hennepin County Front Door and African American Services). YouthLinks goal is to create an environment that empowers but not enables youth. Their vision is to end homelessness and poverty for youth. YouthLink staff receive 52 hours of training a year. YouthLink has built a framework, expertise and history for serving youth well. Their #1 commitment is to homeless youth.
Program description -
Residents will be screened before they are accepted into the program. Residents will pay a flat rental fee. The fee will start at $204 the first year and second year, increase to $305 the third year and increase again the 4th year to $410. A flat fee requires that residents secure and maintain an income. The fees are affordable but are required as part of rental agreement. The increases help move the resident to market rate rents. The housing is permanent. Residents can stay as long as they need to. Staying too long is not a concern as statistically young residents move out within 6mo to 1yr. PCNF and YouthLink will be trying to keep residents longer in order to help them stabilized as much as possible and prepare for independent living.
No alcohol or drugs will be allowed and guest visits are restricted.
The building will be staffed 24hrs a day. During the day time there will be 5 staff on site (3-YouthLink social workers, employment specialist, property manager, front desk). The desk person will monitor the doors 24hrs a day. Comparing this project to others like it, one person to monitor the doors is adequate.
The programs will be structure based on a work fast model. PCNF and YouthLink will partner with an employment services provided to help with job placement and coaching. Residents will not all be employed at the same time. Some will be going to school and/or working part time. Work training will be provided as well as help with career development – a comprehensive component of these services. Residents will be assisted with finding immediate employment either through the retail partnerships within Nicollet Square and outside businesses.
The development is not scheduled to open until the fall of 09 or the spring of 2010. PCNF is excited to work on partnerships with local resources such as the YMCA, Family Tennis Center, MLK Park. Kingfield residents are encouraged to volunteer as mentors.
PCNF is committed to work on eliminating and reducing crime in the area and will actively work with and cooperate with the police staff. As with other projects Nicollet Square staff and residents can/will participate in the neighborhoods Crime and Safety meetings.
IV. Question and answer session on issues of the social service model for PCNF and YouthLink.
Parent asked that everyone be familiar with the HYPERLINK “http://www.kingfield.org/kfna_housing_redevelopment.htm” \o “FAQ and Addendums” FAQ and Addendums that were emailed out before the meeting and made available on the Kingfield website and provided at this meeting. Parent stated that tt is the goal to expound on items in the in the FAQ but not re-ask or re-answer items posted in this document.
Q. How will the no drug and alcohol policy be enforced?
A. It will not be done as a “police search”. If drugs or alcohol are abused or found on the site residents would be asked to leave.
Q. What happens if the front desk person needs to leave?
A. It is common to only have one staff person in charge of the desk. People cannot enter if the front desk person leaves, as they have to be buzzed in. There will be cameras inside and outside of the building at the front and back doors. PCNF met with CPS Thompson to do a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design assessment that will be incorporated into the design plans.
Q. What is the track record to success?
A. This is PCNF’s first affordable housing project for young adults. PCNF’s partnership with YouthLink will bring the expertise and track record needed to run a successful program. The average stay at a YouthLink unit is 1 year. 70% move on to healthy non-supportive housing.
Q. 40% of youth have mental illness what type of support is provided for them?
A. YouthLink has a mental health support through partnerships and has a clinical psychologist that they can refer youth to.
Q. If you did the research in October 2005, when did you send out the RFP?
A. Early fall of 2007. The delay was because PCNF become involved in buying back a 20-unit section 8 building (process took 1 ½ year).
Q. Were the program parameters outlined in the RFP? How much say to YouthLink have in the program proposal?
A. Lee Blons stated her background working with affordable housing, directing a homeless shelter etc. Blons stated that there was 18-20 months of program planning and research. They are committed to doing what works. PCNF asked for provider feedback before the RFP was posted. YouthLink liked the parameters that PCNF proposed.
Q. Of unsuccessful how many are dropping out and let go from programs?
A. 17% of youth were asked to leave. 70% of youth developed rental history and had a positive transition to independence. These stats are from one YouthLink program. The note take was unable to record all the statistics that were presented for this question.
Q. What supportive services are available (page 3 of FAQ)? Can they choose?
A. Residents are not required to participate in services. Please look at the study addendum for more info. Research says that young people that are not required to access services participate in them at the same rate as those who are required. This is a youth engagement model where relationship building, development of respect for each other and the facility are keys to successful and positive results in youth’s independent transitioning.
Q. Why a youth model and not adult model?
A. The population PCNF will serve on this project is 18-21. For 14-16 year old youth the goal is family reunification as much as possible. This model is for young people that are unaccompanied and have not support base. These youth need help to connect back to education. This group is also very vulnerable. There is also very limited shelter for homeless youth. There are only 70 beds for emergency shelter in this areas. Youth have full lives and with the right assistance will be able to integrate back into the community.
Q. Why 42 units – the answer in the FAQ is week? 21 units verses 42 seems to be more manageable.
A. Archdale has 37 units, Barnabus has 37, Lydia has 40 units. PCNF believes that it is a reasonable model. Other neighborhoods associations have not expressed a negative impact.
Q. What will happen in 15-20 years when funding dries up?
A. If the use of the building were to change it would be transferred into rental and maybe converted into one bedroom units.
Q. What is residents stay for four years? You will have significant age differences between residents (minors with adults). Will you balance the gender of the residents and sexual orientation?
A. Each person is judged based on their individual merits. Residents will reflect the youth homeless locally. There is a large GLBT youth population, a majority African American and Native American. The male female ratio is about a 40/60 gender mix.
From past experience youth are very protective of their environment. Any type of illegal activity will be reported as staff are mandatory reporters. Any resident under 18 must have the permission of a guardian.
Q. Security guard (front desk) is a high turn over position isn’t it? How do you prevent the desk person from becoming buddies with the residents and turning a blind eye to negative activity?
A. The front desk staff are part of the whole house culture. They become the youth advocate. There are precautions in place to prevent this from happening.
Q. How does supportive job coaching work?
A. The job coach is the buffer between the employee and their client. They help with placement and trouble shooting any issues that arise in the work place.
Q. Why will the majority of residents be African American? Due to systemic issues there will be more homeless kids coming from foster care. Do you use a strength based model?
A. The demographic at YouthLink programs is 70% African American youth.
A strength based model interrelated to positive youth development. Youth spend to much time on negative issues. A community model of living is most effective. This program is designed to help youth aging out of foster care – providing a place for them to transition into independence without becoming homeless first.
Q. Concern that the building will become a vacuum for other homeless youth that do no want help.
A. This has not been a problem at other youth supportive housing site and it will be addressed if it becomes a problem at Nicollet Square.
Q. How will youth be able to find money for the first months rent and deposit? If they don’t have to participate in school, work etc how will they pay?
A. There is an application process to get into Nicollet Square. Some youth will have jobs already; some money will come from the county, some from other programs. Youth must engaged in services to get financial assistance. Youth cannot stay in Barnabus or Archdale if they cannot pay rent, the same will be true with Nicollet Square. The model is one of empowerment and not enablement. Youth who do not have a legal source of income will not be able to stay – this encourages work.
The Experiences of Other Neighborhoods with Similar Developments
Dave Fields, Elliot Park neighborhood, home of Barnabas was not able to attend tonight but sent a detailed letter of Elliot Park’s experience with Barnabas. Elliot Park is very supportive of the project and has not experience any negative affects from it.
Ken Stroebel, Stevens Square neighborhood, home of Lydia Apartments gave a brief history of the controversy that Stevens Square neighborhood had with the Lydia project (PCNF supportive housing for adults with mental illness and chemical dependency). Residents were adamantly opposed to the project and wanted the property to be developed into something other then supportive or assisted living of which their neighborhood has a number of already. They wanted to diversify the type of developments in their neighborhood. Lydia Apartments did get developed and the neighborhood has not had any negative impacts from the project and residents been good neighbors.
Minutes completed by Joanna S. Hallstrom, NRP Project Organizer
Dec
20
Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 12/19/07
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KFNA Redevelopment Committee
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
7 – 9 P.M. Martin Luther King Park
Attendance: 20-30 people total
Redevelopment Committee Member
Peter Hallstrom, Mark Hinds, Arthur Knowles, Tom Parent, Dave Saddoris
KFNA Staff: Sarah Linnes-Robinson and Joanna S. Hallstrom
Guests:
Kingfield Residents
CM Elizabeth Glidden
Harold Troup, Hennepin County, Taxpayer Services Department (4307 Wentworth)
Call to order / Introduction Tom Parent, chair of the KFNA redevelopment committee called the meeting to order. Parent explained that Plymouth Church Foundation (PCNF) was asked not to send representatives to this meeting, so that Kingfield residents could efficiently organize their concerns and process. Parent presented a tentative schedule for a 3-month process from January to March that included the formation of planning groups to work on research of identified concerns. After group discussion it was requested by residents that PCNF and YouthLink respond first and directly to the questions and concerns identified in November. Then the group/committee would like to decide what other sources of information/research need to be solicited before March.
The group also decided not to break out into small groups as was planned but reviewed the list of identified questions and concerns together. Questions and concerns were listed under the following categories: Building Mass / Architecture, Social Service Model, Property Value Impact, Community Outreach and crime Prevention and Safety.
Please review the November 07 redevelopment minutes for a complete list of questions and concerns. Parent walked the group through each topic and list of questions. The following is a summary of in-depth/new questions that need to be addressed:
-Demonstrate the research as to why retail on at 37th and Nicollet is viable and beneficial the project and greater community? What are alternative retail ideas (besides a coffee shop)?
-How is Metro Transit going to be engaged in determining the location and changes of the bus stops at this site?
-Give more explanation about the building mass and orientation and demonstrate how CPTED principals will be applied. Address internal and external security concerns.
-Provide a more detailed description of the service model and what type of participation will be required of each resident.
-Clarify the difference between transitional and supportive housing programs.
-Detail who will be responsible for the building maintenance, management etc.
-Why is there no front yard space? Explain where the green space will be and how it will be used.
-What is the time line for the Phase II family housing? Will it be completed at the same time as the youth housing?
Next Steps:
Request written responses to questions designated for PCNF and other parties.
Schedule presentation from PCNF/YouthLink to address questions and talk more about the service model that will be applied to this site. The group would like the written responses to questions prior to the meeting.
Schedule a presentation for PCNF architect to talk more in-depth about the building mass and orientation.
After PCNF/YouthLink presentation identify which issues need more follow-up.
Develop the time line to complete community feedback process by March 2008.
One resident volunteered to assist in gathering crime and safety information – Hallstrom took his contact information.
New Redevelopment Committee Items: Redevelopment committee members met after the large group meeting to address the following.
Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan – Open Houses: Hinds reported that KFNA needs to review the Minneapolis Comprehensive Plan to understand and challenge if necessary, the land use and corridor designations. KFNA should also help promote the informational open houses to residents hosted by the City.
Hennepin County’s “Building Better Neighborhoods” program: Harold Troup of Hennepin County Taxpayer Services Department presented the County’s plans for the rehabilitation of 4307 Wentworth, a recently tax-forfeited boarded up property. This is effort is part of Hennepin County’s “Building Better Neighborhoods” program. The property is currently a small non conforming one bedroom structure on an average size lot (40’ x132’). The proposed rehabilitation features a wider footprint with a second story addition, complimenting the other homes on the block. The first floor layout includes a large living room / dining room, a bathroom and kitchen with eating area. The upper floor will include four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A two car garage is also included in the project. The County would like to have the rehab of the property completed by April in time for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Home Tour.
This project is a collaboration between Hennepin County, Kingfield Neighborhood Association and city of Lake Community Land Trust to produce a home that fits the existing character of the neighborhood, is perpetually affordable and also energy efficient with green design features. Troup stated that they will apply LEAD guidelines to the rehab but will have budget limitations that will control some of the material selected and used in the project.
Troup would like feedback from KFNA as soon as possible. Since the County plans to finish the project by April they may have to start construction on the site before official feedback and support is received from the KFNA board. The committee does want to offer and push for alternatives to cheap materials often used in similar projects (i.e.vinyl siding).
Parent will draft a letter of support for the project for the redevelopment committee to review and discuss via email. A final draft will be submitted for approval at the January 9th KFNA board meeting.
Minutes completed by Joanna S. Hallstrom, NRP Project Organizer
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Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 11/28/07
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KFNA Redevelopment Committee
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
7 – 9 P.M. Martin Luther King Park
Attendance: 70-80 people total
Redevelopment Committee Member
Rosemary Dolata, Peter Hallstrom, Mark Hinds, Arthur Knowles, Doug Kress, Tom Parent, Dave Saddoris
KFNA Staff: Sarah Linnes-Robinson and Joanna S. Hallstrom
Guests:
Kingfield Residents
CM Elizabeth Glidden
CPS Tom Thompson
Lt. Marie Przynski
Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation staff
John Jorde, 3846 Grand Conditional Use Permit
Call to order / Introduction
Tom Parent, chair of the KFNA redevelopment committee called the meeting to order. Parent gave an overview of the agenda for the night and outlined the purpose of this meeting. Parent took time to explain the role that the Redevelopment Committee and KFNA play in neighborhood developments.
Confirmation/Modifications of 3700 Nicollet PCNF Project Issue Categories
Parent walked the group through the process, established by the redevelopment committee and KFNA for moving forward in gathering community in put on the PCNF 3700 Nicollet development. Parent gave on overview of “Proposed Issue Categories” arrived at from analysis of questions and concerns raised regarding project to date. The committee planed for each issue categories to be addressed in a small group setting with a facilitator so that the questions and concerns around each topic could be adequately explored and recorded for subsequent research. Parent asked the group if there were other critical issues not being addressed in the small groups? None were identified. Parent outlined categories for small group discussion. Some residents voiced opposition to this process and asked to meet as one large group. After discussion, Parent directed the group back to the pre-established process of facilitated small groups.
Small Group Work Sessions lead by facilitators. The facilitators leading the small groups were members of the KFNA redevelopment committee. Residents were given the opportunity to choose which small group they wanted to participate in. The facilitators gathered key questions, from resident small group participants. The KFNA redevelopment committee will work on identifying resources to answer questions and people responsible for providing research. KFNA residents were invited to volunteer to help with the research. PCNF staff was available during the working sessions to serve as a resource of information. A compilation of questions for each category is listed below.
Building Mass / Architecture / Mixed Use Viability: Tom Parent
Why is the retail where it is?
Where is the bus stop?
Why not the Thiesen Building?
Why not set back from street like other “houses”?
How were residents considered during design phase?
How will building security be addressed: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) by MPD.
Why should it be secure? How secure does it have to be?
Resident’s access from the back might be beneficial.
Visual surveillance of entrance very important.
42 studio units not market sustainable, in case of use change.
Institutional character?
Room Layout and Dimensions? Humanizing?
How does it address Nicollet Ave.?
Social space within: suite verses individual rooms.
Precedent? Successful?
Sustaining operations?
Positive manageability?
Supporting Residents?
Tenant Longevity?
Maintenance of the facility: interior and exterior?
42 units? Site and zoning? Founding? Economy of scale?
Phase II: When and Why?
Open to suggestion on market rate verses affordable?
Need eyes on the alley and the street.
How to participate and involve?
Social Service Model: Rosie Dolata
Where is the research to support the programming proposal that includes 42 residents and only optional participation?
What is the Philosophical groundwork for the programming choice?
Is the support staff 9-5?
Institutional housing with people grouped together vs. models of inclusive living of these people in the community—is this too many people to group together?
Other models/structure for programming?
Who else serves this population?
How can we help the issue of homelessness as a community?
Personal decision not a community decision to help homeless and youth—adoption and foster care are personal options—this should not be a public decision.
How much help do the kids in this facility need?
What is the selection process for the tenant?
Who refers the kids?
Is there a sign-up list? Is it first come/first served? This is what the public is hearing.
What kind of crimes excludes some one from living at the building? Are there other exclusions?
How can they enforce the age? Especially with public dollars?
What is the split of population between homeless kids and those aging out of foster care.
Is PCNF open to changing the program? Is PCNF open to not having the program?
Is it a private or public facility? How does this change the laws for tenants and who can be there?
What is the definition of “impacted” and “non-impacted” regarding the site?
Where will residents come from geographically?
Where do they get $$ for rent—do they need proof of work? What is to guard against someone obtaining funds illegally?
What is the short and long-term funding of the facility? What are the sources for the building and also for long-term maintenance and staffing?
Assuming that PCNF still want s to develop site, can’t they integrate these youth more into “a real life setting?”—include a variety of incomes, ages, family sizes into the building
What is the responsibility and involvement of the churches? Do they have legal obligations? Do they hire out all their responsibility? Who, ultimately, is responsible?
Is there a mentoring commitment or opportunities, from church members?
Is PCNF open to a smaller facility?
How much are economics driving the program and unit numbers? What happens in 5 years when the $$ runs out?
What is the county’s involvement and support and commitment? County commissioners and county administrators
What has been the involvement of youth in planning this project?
Tax implications—residential and retail. (Again, public or private facility? Will the property be on tax roles?)
Ownership?
Retail +for Kingfield and tenants= needs for all
How many homeless youth (foster kids) are currently in Kingfield?
Apartment rules—visitation? Guests? Registration? What about guests from other apartments?
Concentration of homeless youth=problem
Would neighbors be more comfortable with 42 new young residents dispersed throughout the neighborhood—yes, answered this group
Cost implications–# help and length of stay
What is current number of youth ageing out of their current situations (county question?)
Questions asked in Service Model Group that fall in other categories:
Building related question—most of Kingfield is residential so how does this fit in? Physically: in scale and appearance
Crime related questions—concern was expressed over crime number presented representing crimes at similar facilities…questions raised as to what types of facilities were these and their populations and rules and what is the neighborhood atmosphere? Also what was the person’s connection to the address of the facility if they didn’t live there—were they with someone who did? Had they lived there?
Crime Questions—is it dangerous for youth to be in a crime area? Will the youth result in an increase of crime in the neighborhood?
Crime question—Are people in a high density/low income living situation more or less susceptible to crime?
Crime question—what is the current status of gang activity? How do we have this facility not grow this element?
Property Value Impact: Mark Hinds
Public safety questions
Will crime go up?
Who is ultimately responsible? What people are looking for is whom they can call if there is a problem with the building.
The main concern here was the people in the group were concerned that the group in the building has the potential to create issues in the neighborhood, both in the building and outside of it.
Building design
It is not an attractive building. There were a lot of strong negative feelings towards the exterior design of the building.
Does the density / type of building make sense?
Will a public property affect an assessor’s opinion? This project was seen as being a public property.
What is the tax status of the property?
Will this property generate taxable income?
How does the building appearance and scale affect property values?
Service Model
What is the program structure?
Is the program structure and the whole model appropriate? This question wasn’t just about the program at the site, but about this type of program in general.
Is a concentration/mixed model better? There were concerns about concentrating poverty at the site vs. using more of a mix-income model.
Housing targeted toward youth. What is the selection process for the people who are going to live in the building? There were a lot of concerns about this process, with people feeling that it was confusing and unstructured from the information that had been presented.
What is the structure of the housing programs?
What is the screening process with similar properties?
Will there be a lease addendum? People really wanted to know what was going to be in the leases and how those provisions would be enforced.
What is the resident drug and alcohol policy?
Impact of Retail – one of the questions for this committee was to develop some thinking around the proposed retail component of the building.
What is the impact of retail on the neighborhood and the project?
Would the retail be supported or would it be market rate?
How many people would be employed on site?
What is the size of space / flexibility?
Who is going to operate the retail?
What is the market for retail at this site and with programming like this?
How many shops?
If retail was to go in the project, here is some thinking from the group on it.
Retail Likes
Retail dislikes
coffee-shop
co-op
restaurant
bakery
No pawn shops.
No cell phone, t-shirt or gun shops.
Next Steps
Invite neighborhoods with similar programs – YouthLinke/PCNF to talk to KFNA about project management.
Ask assessor/realtors about similar projects.
What is the academic research about the impact and effectiveness of similar projects? (Dave Saddoris volunteers to do this research)
Community Outreach: Arthur Knowles
Recommendations from small group discussion: The purpose of our outreach is to inform the neighborhood and the immediate neighbors particularly, of the progress of this proposal. It was noted that there seems to be a lot of partial, or incorrect, information floating around.
Some people believe that this proposal is a “done deal”, but we need to stress that this is not.
This is the start of what we hope will be a most transparent process of exchanging and verifying information, and reaching a decision as a neighborhood. This will require
(as we began at the Nov. 28 meeting) gathering the questions and concerns of the neighbors, finding answers to these items, and relaying the information back to the neighbors. This could require two or three repetitions.
This back and forth flow of information is most easily done via e-mail and the Neighborhood website. In addition we should use the Kingfield News as much as possible. This will not aid the flow of information to and from those not connected to the internet. If possible, we should try to set up “phone trees” and encourage folks to volunteer to pass on information to those who are not connected. A few such volunteers, each contacting only two or three others, could do much to help information flow. And I believe we should consider additional large meetings as the neighbors deem necessary. This will require scheduling and fliering the neighborhood or at least the immediate neighbors. The fact is that many folks simply will not stay involved unless we remind them with fliers.
Crime Prevention / Safety: Doug Kress
General questions:
PCNF will be applying for and Conditional Use Permit. For what are they asking for a CUP? What condition can the neighborhood add?
How many residents will be allowed to live in the 42 units?
Is the land already purchased?
What rights does the community have to fight this project?
What is the process to stop this project?
KFNA can give a formal letter either for or against this project. How will City Council weight this letter in their decision?
Crime questions:
Will crime increase or decrease in KFNA because of this project? What data is available to support this answer?
Is there a general increase of crime in Kingfield? How much crime is specifically at the 3700 block of Nicollet? What types of crime are occurring within a 2 block area?
When do we call 911?
What can be done to deter crime between 38th and 37th Street along Nicollet?
What are the school zoning requirements (i.e. a sex offender cannot live within xxx number of blocks from a school)? Is this project allowed based on the proximity it will be from Lake Country School and San Miguel Middle School?
What is the sex offender notification?
How many staff will be on site and at what times?
What is the role of supportive services?
Will youth have jobs before moving in?
Is the owner paying property taxes?
Who owns the building?
Who will manage and care for the building?
What is a manageable number of youth to serve in one location? Is this too many? What data do you have to support 42 is the correct number of units to be served in one site using the supportive services model for the age group proposed?
Would a similar but smaller scale supportive housing project be more manageable and have less impact on the surrounding community?
How many of the tenants will be foster kids?
If tenants are picked up for truancy and curfew violations who is notified and who will be responsible for their release?
How can a 16 year old sign a lease?
How will the police department be involved in this project?
How will the no alcohol policy be enforced? What is the consequence for breaking the alcohol policy?
How will under age alcohol use be reported to the police?
How will entrances be controlled/secure?
How will the entrances and exits work?
What is the visitor policy?
Why did PCNF choose this location?
How do we create a win win situation?
How can our feedback change or influence the outcome?
What are the eviction rates for this type of housing project? How many evictions per year are considered average, low and high for this type of residence?
Could/would PCNF pay for an extra patrol officer in this area?
What funding did the KFNA letter support?
Have we exceeded the density planned by the City for this area?
How is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) being used?
How can we clean up crime along Nicollet?
Can KFNA have input in the selection process for tenants?
Is this project too big?
Next Steps: Establish process & timetable for research, reporting of research, committee decisions, & reporting to community. The next redevelopment meeting will be on Wednesday, December 19th. This will be the beginning of multiple months of presentations and small group sessions relating to each identified issue categories.
New Redevelopment Committee Items: Redevelopment committee members met after the large group meeting to address the following.
Hennepin County Foreclosed Properties Follow Up: Regarding the 4307 Wentworth property The committee decided to address this item through an email discussion. This committee is being asked to recommend whether this property should be rehabbed and sold on the open market to the highest bid, rehabbed and sold as part of the Land Trust, or rehabbed and lease to the county for a home site for supportive housing and services..
Conditional Use Permit 3846 Grand Avenue: John Jorde, owner of 3846 Grand presented plans to add a fifth unit in the basement of his owner-occupied four-plex.
He was able to demonstrate five off-street parking places which is a requirement of the City. His design showed one egress window in the bedroom and operable windows for the other rooms. Jorde was encouraged to do more landscaping on the exterior of his building.
Hinds made a motion to support the addition of a 5th unit if the zoning fits the context of the project. Motion passed unopposed. Jorde needs a letter of support from KFNA by December 3rd. Kress confirmed later that the property is zoned R5 - which would allow the 5th unit
Minutes completed by Joanna S. Hallstrom, NRP Project Organizer
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Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 10/24/07
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Redevelopment Committee Minutes
Kingfield Neighborhood Association
October 24, 2007
3700 Nicollet (the funeral home site)
5:30 PM
Special Meeting Time and Place
Attendance
Rosemary Dolata, Peter Hallstrom, Mark Hinds, Tom Parent, Kate Boran
KFNA Staff: Joanna S. Hallstrom
Guests: Jennifer Larson of the Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation
Site Tours of Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation Projects:
Tour Schedule:
5:30 meet at 3700 Nicollet in funeral home parking lot
5:45 visit Anpa Waste Numpa (3146 Cedar Ave. S.)
6:15 visit Lydia Apts. (1920 Lasalle)
Conduct regular redevelopment business after tours (Committee met at Café Acadia on Franklyn and Nicollet – near Lydia Apts.)
Jennifer Larson of the Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation led the redevelopment committee through two site tours. First, the committee toured Anpa Waste Numpa (New Beginnings) at 3146 Cedar Ave. S. Anpa Waste Numpa is a 10 unit supportive housing development for teen parents, between the ages of 16-22- years with 1 or 2 children. Each resident is connected to a social service program that assists with educational and work goals as well as basic needs. Residents receive on site support through life skills, independent living and cooking classes. Residents also have access to an on site staff person that can assist in finding childcare, rental assistance etc. Each resident is required to pay a flat rent of $120 per month and must be meeting work and educational goals to remain in the program. The average stay at Anpa Waste Numpa is 7-8 months.
The tour continued to Lydia Apartments at 1920 Lasalle. Lydia is a 40 unit supportive housing development for homeless single adults with disabilities. Lydia opened under lots of neighborhood controversy. The housing development is now seen as a community asset. Residents of Lydia can be any age but must have either a mental, physical or chemical disability. 31 of the 41 residents have been at Lydia for over a year. 8 residents have been there 4 years or longer. Residents are welcome to stay as long as they choose. Lydia is a secured facility and visitors are limited and must show ID. On site support includes case workers from Spectrum Mental Health, a 24-hour door person, library, workout room, computers and community gathering spaces.
Regular Redevelopment Business: Café Arcadia (Franklin and Nicollet)
Discussion of the Tour: The redevelopment committee was very impressed by the upkeep and cleanliness of both the inside and outside of each supportive housing development. Each facility was well maintained and provided excellent on site services to residents. The redevelopment committee felt comfortable with PCNF’s reputation with this type of work.
November 7th PCNF Community Forum 3700 Nicollet Supportive Housing Development:
The committee discussed and identified the following recommendations for PCNF to include in their presentation to Kingfield and Lyndale residents.
-Make sure that public officials are also invited: (City Council, State Reps, County Commissioner, Mayor) also Kathy Tenbrook (contact info from Rosie)
-Start meeting by defining the need for homeless youth housing
-Hopefully be able to identify the service provider and talk more in depth about the programming offered at the site.
-Display visuals of the building design / other similar programs etc
-Have a printed packet to hand out that includes the information presented at the meeting and the building design.
-Invite a representative from Tangle Town to sit in on this meeting. Individuals with questions about the Tangle Town PCNF project will be directed to talk to this rep. after the meeting. The Tangle Town project will not be discussed in the large group at this meeting.
Parent and Linnes-Robinson will make sure these suggestions are communicate to PCNF staff.
Kingfield Introduction at meeting:
-Be clear that this meeting is being used to advise the Redevelopment Committee / KFNA Board by collected resident feedback on the project.
-Be clear that KFNA has supported the idea of the project because is lines up with the Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI), KFNA’s Affordable Housing Statement, KFNA’s Development Guidelines and very importantly PCF has been meeting with the KFNA redevelopment committee throughout the development of this project.
Materials KFNA needs to bring to meeting:
KFNA should have copies of each guideline for residents to take home / KFNA should still have the large poster versions from the Mulroys’ meeting.
Pre-Meeting Door Knocking:
Committee members and KFNA board are all invited to do outreach/door knocking regarding the Nov. 7 meeting with a group of PCNF representatives on Saturday Oct 27. So far Tom Parent is the only one that is confirmed to help with door knocking.
Zoning appeal for 4445 Garfield:
The committee did not feel that they could make a recommendation to the KFNA board to support the 4445 Garfield variance request and feel that remaining silent on the matter is the most appropriate response at this time.
After discussion, Dolata made a motion: If the issue is not resolved in favor of the property owner at the Thursday, October 25th, 2007 hearing the redevelopment committee would make it a priority at the November meeting. Hinds made the second to the motion; motion passed unopposed
Other:
The committee received a notification of a withdrawal of the carwash proposal at 3601 Nicollet
The Green Committee notified Parent that a property owner that participated in the Stormwater Management Program this summer is out of code with the City for eliminating off street parking for their car and replacing it with a rain garden. Their site plan was reviewed by the City before it was implemented. The matter is further complicated because the property owner gave up a property line easement in order to install the garden. The adjacent property owner is not willing to renegotiate the easement. There are no other options for reinstalling off street parking at this site.
Hinds notified the committee that site plans for the New Life Church building at 36th and Nicollet will be reviewed by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association on November 14th. The developer is proposing adding on to the existing structure for a Family $ and Auto Parts store.
Minutes completed by Joanna S. Hallstrom, KFNA