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2012 Visioning Study
2012 Visioning Study CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA 2030 VISIONINGSTUDY City of Albertville, Minnesota 5959 Main Avenue NE P.O. Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. 4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite202 Golden Valley, MN 55422 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The City of Albertville would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals for their time and dedication to completing the Albertville 2030 Vision Study. The courtesy, cooperation and contribution is greatly valued and appreciated. Mayor Mark Meehan City Council Jillian Hendrickson Larry Sorensen John Vetsch Dan Wagner Planning Commission Frank Kocon Dale Edgren Natalya Lindberg Robert Olson Brian Totman City Staff Larry Kruse Tina Lannes Tim Guimont John Middendorf Adam Nafstad Michael Couri Jon Sutherland Property Owners John Darkenwald Casey Darkenwald Mike Leuer Mike Potter ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Small Town Atmosphere ……………………………………………………………………….3 Pace of Growth …………………………………………………………………………………….4 Land Use …………………………………………………………………………………………….9 Residential Land Use …………………………………………………………………………….9 Household Types ………………………………………………………………………………….16 Age Characteristics ……………………………………………………………………………….17 Commercial Land Uses ………………………………………………………………………….19 Industrial Land Uses …………………………………………………………………………….30 Economic Development ………………………………………………………………………..32 Public Facilities …………………………………………………………………………………….33 Finance ……………………………………………………………………………………………….38 Goals and Policies ………………………………………………………………………………..39 Ten Year Projects …………………………………………………………………………………47 Project Priorities …………………………………………………………………………………..48 Land Use Plan ………………………………………………………………………………………49 List of Maps: Issues …………………………………………………………………………………………………2 Five Year Improvement Plan …………………………………………………………………8 Existing Land Use 1995………………………………………………………………………..11 Existing Land Use 2012 –DRAFT…………………………………………………………..12 Proposed Land Use ………………………………………………………………………………13 Concepts 1 through 5…………………………………………………………………………..22-26 Parks and Trails ……………………………………………………………………………………36 2011 Park and Trail Plan ……………………………………………………………………….37 Proposed Land Use ………………………………………………………………………………50 List of Tables: Table 1 –Population, Household, Household Size 1990-2010 …………………..4 Table 2 –Housing by Age 2010 …………………………………………………………….5 Table 3 –Developed Land Use Comparison 1995 –2012 …………………………9 Table 4 –Housing Units by Type 2000, 2010 ………………………………………….9 Table 5 –Household Types 1990, 2000, 2010 ………………………………………..16 Table 6 –Age Characteristics 1990, 2000, 2010 ……………………………………..17 Table 7 –Median Age 1990, 2000, 2010 ……………………………………………….18 ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy INTRODUCTION The City of Albertville has commissioned this study to define the vision, goals, and priorities of the community for the next 20 to 30 years. Through a series of interviews with the City Council, Planning Commission, property owners, and City staff, the following issues and opportunities wereidentified. The issues werepresentedfor further discussion by the City to establish goals, priorities, and strategies to address each issue. This will provide direction for the City in its future planning, administration, and investment efforts. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 1 69TH Residential Infill Existing Land Use Improve CR 19 66TH Future Commercial Draft 2012 Future Commercial Industrial Development Industrial Development Physical Barrier Physical Barrier CR-19/I-94 Low Density Residential Future Land Use Ramp Infill Development Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial Future Plant Capacity Industrial 61ST Semi Public/Public 60TH Need Utility Expansion 60TH Park/Open Space Agriculture/Vacant Access Issue 59TH Physical Barrier Physical Barrier Wetland Overlay ! Physical Barrier 57TH City Limit Boundary Railroad ! Issues Physical Barrier Golf Course Strong Schools Access Issues is an Asset Street Connection Infill Commercial Infill Commercial Access Issues Drainage Problem ! Infill Development Downtown Redevelopment Ditch Improvements Industrial/Residential Protection District Infill Industrial Access Issues More Senior Traffic Volumes Housing Needed Scattered & Poor Infill Industrial Infill Commercial Housing Conditions 00.20.4Miles KALI Access Issues 50th Street Infill Development County Improvements Strong Schools Ditch Improvement Needed Draft: April 11, 2012 Source: Wright County Parcel Data SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE Albertville is a community of four square miles in area with a current population of approximately 7,000. The people interviewed were complementary of the City’s small town atmosphere which was characterized by the following features: Small, walkable community Attractive, friendly residential neighborhoods Strong local school system Trail system that allows residents to walk or bike within neighborhoods or to local destinations Strong civic organizations, clubs and programs Friendly City Days Local businesses that serve the community residents Local golf course The following features work against the City’s small town atmosphere: Physical barriers (I-94, County Road 19, County Road 18, Main Street) divide the community and separate neighborhoods. The physical barriers limit locations for crossings and access. Traffic volumes on the City’s major streets present public safety concerns that emphasize the streets as physical barriers. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 3 PACE OF GROWTH The following table illustrates Albertville’s dramatic growth over the past 20 years. During the housing boom inthe 1990s and early 2000s, Albertville’s population grew from 1,251 people in 1990 to 7,044 people in 2010. TABLE 1 POPULATION, HOUSEHOLD, HOUSEHOLD SIZE 1990 – 2010 % Change% Change 199020002010 1990-20002000-2010 Population1,2513,621189.4%7,04494.5% Household4101,287213.9%2,37784.5% Household Size3.052.81-7.9%2.965.3% Source: U.S. Census The rapid pace of residential growth has benefited the City in the following ways: The City required developer-installed improvements that construct the City’s street and utility infrastructure. The new growth created new commercial markets that spurred the City’s commercial development like Albertville Crossings. The growth generated taxes, fees, and charges to pay for new community facilities. Albertville’s residential growth stalled in 2006 with the national collapse of the housing market. Additionally, the City’s residential vacant land supply has declined to approximately 199 acres. With a limited amount of vacant residentially zoned land, the City will be transitioning from a fast growth community to a maturing community. This change in growth pattern raises the following concerns: ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 4 1.Infill development of remaining vacant residential land. The City will need to continue to demand creative neighborhood designs, quality home construction and interconnected neighborhoods. Interviewees indicated that the City should not rush infill development. The City should be selective to insure quality neighborhoods in the remaining vacant residentialland. The City should promote home ownership. 2.As existing housing stock continues to age, the City will begin to see issues with housing conditions. The following table indicates 80 percent of the City’s housing stock is less than 20 years old, however, the City has scattered sites and neighborhoods showing declining housing and site conditions. The declining housing conditions can negatively affect property values of neighboring properties and detract from quiet enjoyment of the neighborhood. TABLE 2 HOUSING BY AGE 2010 Percent Units of Total 2000 or Later1,18247.5% 1990 –199982833.3% 1980 –198925310.2% 1970 –1979 1024.1% 1960 –1969 180.7% 1950 –1959 90.4% 1940 –1949 180.7% 1939 and Earlier783.1% TOTAL UNITS2,488100.0% Source: U.S. Census ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 5 3.The City has benefited from propertyowner reinvestment of insurance claims following several hail storms during the past years. Property owners have replaced siding, roofs, and made other exterior improvements to their homes. This has gone a long wayto keep Albertville’s housing stock in good condition. There are instances where property owners have not reinvested insurance payments back into their properties. These homes show signs of deterioration to roofs and siding. 4. Other housing condition issues raised through the interviews include: Excessive outdoor storage. This may include recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, junk, and trash cans parked in the yard or in the driveway. Broken or deteriorated driveways. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 6 5. The City has adopted a vacant home ordinance that has assisted in protecting the City’s housing stock from abandoned or foreclosed homes. This ordinance requires all abandoned or foreclosed homes to be registered with the City. The City then turns off utilities and inspects the property to insure that it is secured. The inspectoralso notifies the foreclosing bank of property and building issues that must be completed prior to re-occupancy of the building. 6. The vacant home ordinance and the rental ordinance assist in protecting the City’s housing stock. The following programs may also be considered: Point of Sale Housing Inspection. This program would require a house inspection and Building Code improvements as a condition of sale or occupancy. Driveway Permits. This permit would insure proper repair of driveways that are blended with City sidewalks, trails, street and curb. 7. As the City continues to age and the remaining vacant land becomes developed, the City will face changing priorities. The replacement, maintenance, and upkeep of existing infrastructurewill need to be conductedwithout the revenues from new growth. Some of these improvements include: Street and utility reconstruction, repair and replacement must be coordinated with City budgeting to insure funds are earmarked for infrastructure replacement. Street overlay and seal coating program. Five year capital improvement planning. th 57Street storm sewer improvements. Storm sewer and ditch improvement at Barthel Drive and through the Barthel Industrial Park. Cleaning and re-grading County Ditch 9 through Albert Villas. Park improvements. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 7 LAND USE The following table illustrates a comparison of existing developed land by land use categorybetween 1995 and 2012. The maps on the following pages illustrate community growth between 1995 and 2012. TABLE 3 DEVELOPED LAND USE COMPARISON FOR ALBERTVILLE 1995 - 2012 1995 2012 AcreageAcreage Low Density Residential237759 Medium Density Residential177 High Density Residential1616 Commercial9165 Industrial4689 Public / Semi-Public140167 Park and Recreation28299 Public Right-of-Way302469 TOTAL7792,041 Source: Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. RESIDENTIAL LAND USE Albertville’s growth between 1990 and 2010was predominantly low density single family residential. The following table illustrates Albertville’s housing units by type. TABLE 4 HOUSING UNITS BY TYPE 2000, 2010 % of%of% of Unit Type199020002010 TotalTotalTotal 1 unit detached31174.5%93269.7%1,85475.6% 1 unit attached4310.0%16512.2%40516.6% 2 units61.5%201.5%00% 3 –4 units71.5%251.9%180.7% 5 –9 units90.7%210.9% 4911.5% 10 –19 units322.4%441.7% 20 or more units14711.0%1114.5% Mobile Homes21.0%80.6%00% TOTALS418100.0%1,338100.0%2,453100.0% Households4101,2872,377 Vacant Units85175 Vacancy Rate1.9%3.8%3.1% Source: U.S. Census ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 9 Albertville’s housing stock consists of 76 percent single family, 16 percent townhomes, and 8 percent multiple family dwelling units. In looking to the future, the following comments were offered: 1.The majority of the interviewees thought that the City has enough multiple family housing and the City should not change zoning to accommodate more multiple family housing. The remaining residential zoned property should infill with low density single family developments. 2.The City does want expanded senior (age restricted) housing with services as a means of providing a full range of life cycle housing within the community. The City is willing to consider a land use and zoning change to accommodate a high density senior housing project. 3.The City has expressed concern over the number of single family and townhome rentals that have been established within owner occupied neighborhoods. Absentee landlords and poor tenant selections have created property maintenance issues and nuisance issues. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 10 69TH Existing Land Use 66TH 2012 Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Commercial Industrial 61ST Semi Public/Public 60TH 60TH Park/Open Space Agriculture/Vacant Wetland Overlay 57TH City Limit Boundary Railroad 00.250.5Miles 49TH KALI Draft: March 20, 2012 Source: Wright County Parcel Data City of Albertville Proposed Land Use Plan Proposed Land Use Plan Agriculture/Rural Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential MUD LAKE High Density Residential Commercial Business Park Industrial SCHOOL Public/Semi-Public LAKE Park/Open Space Golf Course parcels Albertville City Limits Water SWAMP Sources: Northwest Associated Consultants, LAKE DNR, Wright County, City of Albertville. Note: For planning purposes only. January 18, 2010. 02,0004,0008,000Feet Throughout the interviews, most people were complimentary of the City’s residential neighborhoods, citing attractive neighborhood design and quality housing construction. The following features were identified as adding to the residential quality: 1.Generous lot sizes of most newer single family lots. 2.Quality housing construction. 3.Sidewalk and trail system. 4.Proximity to neighborhood parks. 5.Access to a variety of local businesses. 6.Golf course neighborhoods. Negative aspects cited with regard to residential development are: 1.Scattered sites and neighborhoods of poorer housing conditions. 2.Excessive outdoor storage of boats, recreational vehicles, and trailers. 3.Parks that are predominantly wetlands. 4.Physical barriers that isolate neighborhoods. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 14 In discussions within the interviews, the following residentialdesigns should be implemented: Install sidewalks within all new plats. Provide sidewalks or trail connections between neighborhoods and City destinations. Replace front yard bituminous trails with concrete sidewalks. Avoid future private streets and street eyebrows, or center islands in cul-de-sacs. Avoid water stand pipeswithin driveways. Address deteriorated housing conditions. Limit outdoor storage in residential neighborhoods. Provide opportunities for larger garages/accessory buildings. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 15 HOUSEHOLD TYPES The predominance of single family housing has attracted young families with children to the City. Table 5illustrates that the City’s predominant household type is married couples. The percentage of single parent households has dropped between 2000 and 2010, but the actual numbers have not seen significant change. The proportional change in single parent households may be due to the predominance of single family housing built during the 2000s. The City has experienced a significant increase in unrelated households primarily between 2000 and 2010. TABLE 5 HOUSEHOLD TYPES 1990, 2000, 2010 % of% of% of Household Type199020002010 TotalTotalTotal Male Householder5012.2%18414.3%1134.7% Female Householder4711.5%22817.7%2078.7% Married28870.2%79061.4%1,47962.2% Unrelated256.1%856.6%57824.4% TOTAL410100.0%1,287100.0%2,377100.0% Source: U.S. Census ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 16 AGE CHARACTERISTICS The following table illustrates Albertville’s population by age groups for years 1990, 2000, and 2010. Proportionally, Albertville’s age groups have remained fairly consistent between 1990 and 2010. TABLE 6 AGE CHARACTERISTICS 1990, 2000, 2010 Age199020002010 SCHOOL AGE Under 5 years175417754 5 –9 years140337761 10 –14 years79343601 15 –19 years59200452 Total School Age4531,2972,568 Percent of Total36.2%35.8%36.4% WORK FORCE 20 –24 years126245309 25 –29 years195389525 30 –34 years153456691 35 –39 years75396738 40 –44 years68263623 45 –49 years39134499 50 –54 years4196338 55 –59 years2991227 60 –64 years2369156 Total Work Force7492,1394,106 Percent of Total59.9%59.1%58.3% RETIRED 65 –69 years1952121 70 –74 years137894 75 –79 years83176 80 –84 years61347 85+ years31132 Total Retired49185370 Percent of Total3.9%5.1%5.3% GRAND TOTAL1,2513,6217,044 Source: U.S. Census ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 17 In 2010, 36 percent of Albertville’s population fell within the school age category. This large percentage of school age children reflects the significant number of young families within Albertville. This young age group and their parents place demands on City resources including education, recreation, parks and trails. The work force age group (20-64 years) shows a slight decline in a portion of Albertville’s population between 2000 and 2010. The City’s retirement age population has grown both in number and as a proportion of the population. This can be attributed to the aging of the City’s in- place population and the development of housing geared toward senior citizens (i.e., The Cottages of Albertville and townhomes). It is anticipated that the City’s senior population will continue to grow, placing demands on services such as senior programming, housing and medical care. Reflective of the trends illustratedin Table 6, Albertville’s median age has gradually increased over the past 20 years. Table 7illustrates Albertville’s median age. TABLE 7 MEDIAN AGE 1990, 2000, 2010 YearMedian Age 199028.2 years 200028.8 years 201030.9 years Source: U.S. Census ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 18 COMMERCIAL LAND USES The interviews pertaining to commercial land uses were expanded to include a number of the City’s larger landowners. 1.In review of the City’s Proposed Land Use Plan, a number of people raised questions with regard to the amount and location of Albertville’s commercial land uses. Some are concerned with the quantity and location in regard to the time it will take to develop. Property owners with B-2 zoning would like a greater range of uses to spur development. These property owners would like the City to consider alternative land uses such as fast food and gas stations in the B-2 District or a change in zoning to multiple family. Others expressed the opinion that the City should stand pat on its commercial land use areas. Thisposition is based on growing residential markets in Otsego and St. Michael, County travel patterns that lead to Albertville, Albertville’s direct access to I-94, and the Albertville Outlet Mall. 2.Most interviewed expressed satisfaction with the quality and design of the City’s newer commercial developments (i.e., Shoppes at Towne Lakes, Outlet Mall, Albertville Crossings). However, most expressed a need to establish a plan or vision for the Main Street businesses and the commercial land uses along County Road 37. These gateway locations were identified as being visually unappealing and detrimental to the City’s identify.The City will need to considerrenovation orredevelopment options when planning for these areas. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 19 3.A number of older, vacant buildings that were originally constructed for industriesbut are now zoned commercial have presented difficulties for maintaining tenant occupancy. These buildings do not meet current Building and Fire Codes (sprinkling) for commercial occupancy, but the sites are no longer suited for the original industrial land uses. Ultimately, these buildings may be redeveloped, however in the interim, the property owners have a difficult time finding tenants for these buildings. While some buildings have found occupants, the difficult sites include: 6737 County Road 19 6575 County Road 19 5670 MacIver Avenue th 5354 59Street 5720 Barthel Drive 4.Site access will drive future commercial areas. The followinglocations have difficult access issues: Northwest Albertville. Property owners in this area seek to have a street connection with the Outlet Mall. 6575 and 6551 County Road 19. These sites will be limited to right-in, right-out access to County Road 19 when County Road 19 is improved as a divided highway. A backage road is needed to provide secondary access th to 67Street. th 6793 County Road19 will require access from67Street to accomplish commercial development. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 20 5933 County Road 19 will require access through the private street through Albert Plaza Addition. th The area at the northeastcorner of County Road 19 and 50Street will rd need to obtain streetaccess from future 53Street extension , County th Road 19 and 50Street. The City will need to work with Wright County to th secure a workable 50Street access if this area is to be developed as commercial land use. The Zachman parcel in northeastern Albertville is land locked within Albertville. A future street will be needed to connect this site with MacKenzie Avenue. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 21 C;;· NW Commercial Park Figure1.0 » .· µ a;r L- ;, DL{ C;;· Mall Access Figure2.0 » .· µ a;r L- ;, DL{ C;;· North East Area Figure3.0 » .· µ a;r L- ;, DL{ C;;· CSAH 19 East Figure4.0 » .· µ a;r L- ;, DL{ C;;· 9L/I9w CzmÒ©;u » .· µ a;r L- ;, DL{ 5.The Outlet Mall is a major draw to the community – 4 million shoppers into Albertville per year. Past relationships with the mall have been at times contentious. However, generally the mall is viewed as a positive local attraction, provides a strong tax base, provides employment opportunities, and some spin off businesses. In looking to thefuture, the City will want to take advantage of this attraction and try to promote complementary commercial growth that may attract spin off businesses from the mall. To implement this strategy, the following suggestions were offered: Market to recreational/entertainment and hospitality businesses that may appeal to the Outlet Mall shoppers and inspire longer stays in the community. th Provide a vehicular connection between the Outlet Mall and 67Street to allow business interchange without having to re-enter County Road 19. Consider alarger area identification sign (i.e. dynamic billboard) that would advertise businesses, events, or specials in northwest Albertville. Complete the I-94/County Road 19 C-D road and ramp. Improve County Road 19 north to a four lane highway and provide th necessary backage road to access the commercial areas from 67Street. Establish regional stormwater ponds and drainage system to economize on the buildable land in northwest Albertville. Investigate means to reduce or subsidize SAC/WAC charges for hospitality businesses as an incentive to attract these businesses. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 27 6.The Albertville Downtown was a target of criticismsfor its appearance. Those interviewed stated that the City must establish a vision for this commercial area of the City. Suggestions for improvements include: Bury the overhead utilities. Improved sidewalks for pedestrian friendliness. Enhance the entrance to Central Park. Building face lifts. Redevelop the old City shop building along with the pizza restaurant to create an attractive entrance to the Downtown from County Road 37. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 28 th 7.Properties along County Road 37 and 60Street are guided and zoned for commercial uses. This area contains a mix of residential, industrial and commercial land uses. The City should look at this area again and confirm its long range land use intentions. Under the current zoning, the residential properties are legal non-conforming uses which complicateany desired home expansions by the property owners. 8.The interviewees identified the following commercial businesses as being desirable for the community: Businesses that may be complementary to the Outlet Mall including: Hospitality businesses, hotels, conference centers, restaurants. Entertainment and recreational businesses. Retailers that may appeal to men (i.e., Bass Pro Shop). Big box general merchandise retailers. Lumber yard or home improvement store. The following businesses are seen as being overly abundant in Albertville: Pizza restaurants. Gas stations. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 29 INDUSTRIAL LAND USES The following perspectives include comments from Albertville’s local industries: 1.Most interviewed thought that the existing industrial park is an asset to the City that should be promoted and grown. The proposed industrial landusepattern east of Barthel Drive is appropriate and compatible with St. Michael’s land use planning. 2.Interviewees expressed the following concerns with the existing industrial park: Future industrial development along Barthel Drive must be designed (both site and building) to avoid nuisance issues (glare, noise, odors, etc.) from beingdirected toward residential neighborhoods to the west. The industrial traffic in Barthel Drive is not compatible with the on-street trail. Families with small children are intimidatedto share the street with large truck traffic. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 30 The ditch and storm sewer through the industrial park requires some th redesign to reduce flooding at the corner of 55Street and Barthel Drive. 3. In talking to the local industries, the following Albertville strengths were cited for locating in Albertville: Small town atmosphere provides an attractive living environment for the employees. Access to I-94. The access to I-94 going both east and westvia County Road 37is a critical consideration for Albertville industries. Proximity to the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area provides ease of access to company vendors and customers. Albertville has proven to have excellent employee loyalty. Companies value and reward employee loyalty. 4.Albertville has a strong and appealing industrial base. The companies are clean, highly technical, and high paying industries. While struggling through the recession, a number of companies are currently experiencingpotential record sales this year. A number of companies have expressed interest in expansion. This will provide immediate local opportunities for economic development. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 31 5.Local industries have expressed frustration in finding trained employees to fill needed positions (i.e., die cast, tool and die, fabricators, etc.). Some companies have been working with the high school and Alexandria Vocational Technical School to provide scholarships to students that may fill their areas of need. Many were notaware of Wright County and State Department of Employment and Economic Development programs to pair qualified employees with employers. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Most of the interviewees identified economic development (expansion of the City’s commercial and industrial land uses) as a priority for the City. The following suggestions were made for economic development: 1.Define the City’s land use goals for commercial and industrial areas as related to: Location, land supply, variable lot sizes. Access. Zoning: types of use, site design, architectural quality. Utility availability and capacity. 2.Economic development strategies: Advertise with professional media; market in professional magazines (retail, industrial, construction). Keep tax, fees, charges and SAC/WAC fees low. Grow in-place industries. Identify available financial incentives (i.e., tax abatement, tax increment, DEED grants). 3.Identify and market to preferred commercial businesses and industries: Hospitality businesses. Entertainment businesses. Retailers that complement or benefit from the Outlet Mall. 4.Public improvements that will aid in improving economic development: Completion of I-94/County Road 19 interchange. Completion of Phase II of the I-94/County Road 19 interchange. th County Road 19 improvements from Outlet Mall to 70Street. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 32 th Outlet Mall street connection to 67Street. rd Local street extensions of 53Street, LaCenter Avenue. Expansion of street and utilities along Marlowe Avenue to expand Barthel Industrial Park. Extension of utilities to Green Haven area. PUBLIC FACILITIES 1.City Hall, Public Works and the Fire Hall are new facilities that are designed and sized to meet the City’s needs well into the future. 2.There is a need for fiber optic links between the City Hall, Fire Hall, Public Works and the Ice Arena to avoid communication breakdowns. 3.In looking to the future, Public Works values having the old Downtown maintenance building for storage of equipment. If this area is lost to redevelopment, they will need additional cold storage at their site. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 33 4.Joint water system appears to be working adequately, serving each member community. The City currently has no problems with supply, distribution, water quality, or pressure. In looking to the future, the five year capital improvement plan must be annually reviewed to include repairs or replacement of older, broken down water infrastructure. 5.The existing sanitary sewer treatmentplanthas the following issues: The plant is currently operating below MPCA permit allowances for liquids. The plant is nearing capacity for solid waste treatment. To expand capacity, the City will need to add a digestion tank and add reed beds. The City is still using its ponds. The ponds were to be decommissioned per MPCA permit with the last plant upgrade. MPCA has sent a letter to all cities that have waste treatment plants that discharge into shallow lakes requiring the plants to reduce their phosphorous discharge from 1 mg/million to .06 mg/million. MPCA has given 10 years to implement this phosphorous reduction. This is not an easy fix and may be quite expensive. The City will need to plan and budget for the required improvements to avoid havingthe plant become an obstacle for futuredevelopment. The sewercollection system has no bottlenecks. Albertville’s sewer collection system is reliant on six pass stations. Sewage from Albert Villas subdivision must pass through all six pumping stations to reach the plant. The City must address aging infrastructurewith its five year capital improvement plan so it can be prioritized, planned, and budgeted. Utility improvements must be coordinated with City street and storm sewer improvements to avoid duplication of costs. 6.The City is currently working with the School District, St. Michael, and the Hockey Association to construct a second indoor sheet of ice at the Ice Arena. In consideration of this issue, the following opinions have been expressed: The Ice Arena is an important community asset. It is a priority to retain and expand this regional facility in Albertville. The Ice Arena expansion costs are to be shared with St. Michael, the School District, and the Hockey Association. Building expansion onthe current site presents land area issues due to the building size and required ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 34 parking. To provide sufficient land, it is likely that Albertville will need to identify and pay for a solution. Recently, an opportunity for a public/private partnership has been discussed for the expansion of the Ice Arena. This opportunity may require an alternative site for the Ice Arena. The City will need to investigate this opportunity further to determine: Is the project real and how it may be financed? Is the alternative location acceptable to the City and its public partners? What is the timing of the project? 7.The Albertville park and trail system was identified as a positive asset for the community. Most interviewees indicated that the City’s trail system is highly desirable. The 2011 Trail System Plan should be integrated with the City’s Five Year Street Improvement Plan to build incomplete trail or sidewalk segments. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 35 S HUNTERS PARK PLAY CLIENT 7040 69TH CIRCLE NE LOGO SHADYOAK PARK 6832 LAKEWOOD DR. LINWOOD PARK 11260 WEST LAKETOWNE DR. Legend PLAY S LARKSPUR GRN NE Baseball Fields !$b" Hunters Football Field )p Lake OUTLET MALL Soccer Fields Tennis Courts Hockey Rinks PARK OUTLET MALL OUTLET MALL 6450 WEST LAKETOWNE DR. Fairways & Greens S PLAY School GXsW Bunker Lake COMPOST GX©W SITE Ponds WINTER PARK PLAY 10381 64TH STREET NE Boundary PLAY WASTEWATER TREATMENT Clubhouse MAINTENANCE PLANT CENTER ParkingLot City Hall KAHLER CIR NE CEDAR CREEK Compost Site GOLF COURSE Fire Station ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 61ST ST NE GX©W Maintenance Facilities/Treatment Plant 5959 MAIN AVE. NE 3 60TH ST NE 2 Play Structures STMA ICE ARENA 60TH ST NE CITY 6 HALL Schools PLAY CENTRAL PARK 4 HOCKEY 5801 LANDER AVENUE NE 3 SS FREE SKATE S Shelters 5 2 1 1 59TH CIR NE 7 Parks PLAY WESTWIND PARK 8 10687 KALLAND DRIVE NE FIRE Sidewalks STATION 9 57TH ST NE 57TH ST NE Trails GXrW 10 Street Centerlines 18 PLAY Albertville Parcel Lines S 16 KARSTON AVE NE 11 17 City Limits !$b" ALBERTVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL OAKSIDE PARK )p 5386 MAIN AVE. NE 10820 KANTAR CT. NE Protected Waters 13 15 PLAY Source: Wright County, MNDNR 14 12 PLAYPLAY I 01,200 FOUR SEASONS PARK 11830 - 51st STREET NE Feet PLAY S VILLAS PARK 10365 KALI AVENUE NE JOINT POWERS WATER ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE TREATMENT PLANT AREA HIGH SCHOOL 11343 50TH STREET NE GXrW PLAY GXsW Parks & Trails Swamp Lake Figure 4 2011 HUNTERS PARK SHADYOAK PARK 2011 Park & Trail Plan LINWOOD PARK HUNTERS LAKE DRAFT Existing & Proposed Parks & Trails TOWNE LAKE PARKS SCHOOL Proposed Sidewalk/Trails LAKE COMPOST SITE WINTER PARK Sidewalk Trail Stripe Traffic Text Lanes Existing Sidewalk/Trails Sidewalks Trails ICE ARENA CITY HALL Existing WESTWIND PARK CITY PARK Parks Golf Course Commercial Areas ST MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE OAKSIDE PARK Roads HIGH SCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL Wetlands Stripe Traffic Text Lanes Water Stripe Traffic Text Lanes Parcels ALBERTVILLE PRIMARY Albertville City Limits FOUR SEASON'S PARK VILLAS PARK 02,5505,10010,200Feet SWAMP LAKE ST MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL Sources: Northwest Associated Consultants, Bolton-Menk, DNR, Wright County, City of Albertville. Note: For planning purposes only. May 5, 2011. FINANCE The City is changing from a fast growth community to a maturing community. In this light, the City revenues move away from development fees and toward taxes and assessmentsfor infrastructure replacement. Albertville has a number of large projects identified for the next 10 years(see page 48). In planning forthese improvements, programs and services, the City must be cognizant of the changing revenues. The following issues have been identified related to City finance: 1.State assistance to the cities will likely continue to decline, requiring cities to fund operations and projects locally. The loss of these State funds will be reflected in increased local tax rates. 2.Albertville has used its enterprise funds to finance projects with the expectation of repayment. Anticipated payments have notalways occurred on schedule, placingthe enterprise fund in the hole. 3.The past tax increaseswere capped by the Council at 3 percent. These tax rates are not sufficient to cover all expenses, debt service, and repayment of enterprise funds. 4.The City needs to balance taxes with debt, services, personnel and capital improvements. The enterprise funds need to be replenished. 5.The City needs to prioritize projects based on community needs and its ability to finance the specific improvements. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 38 GOALS AND POLICIES Through the vision process, the City Council, Planning Commission and staff worked together to outline issues and opportunities that the City will need to address over the next 20 years. The City Council and Planning Commission, through a series of workshop meetings, then outlined the City’s future goals. This chapter identifies the general community goals and policies for their implementation. In the sections which follow, the terms “goals” and “policies” are frequently used. These terms are defined as follows: Goals:The generalized end products which will ultimately result in achieving the kinds of living, working and recreational environments that are desired. Policies:Definite courses of action which lead to goal achievement. They serveas guides to help make present and future decisions consistent with the stated goals. Small Town Atmosphere Goal 1:Maintain and protect Albertville’s small town atmosphere and identity through long range planning. Policies: 1.Enhance the areas surrounding the Albertville interchange ramps, which serve as the gateway to the community, through planning, development and/or redevelopment of marginal and under-utilized properties. 2.Maintain and develop attractive residential neighborhoods through the application of high development standards. 3.Maintain and develop high quality commercial areas through the application of quality architectural standards and site design elements such as parking, landscaping, and lighting that promote an attractive shopping environments. 4.As opportunities present themselves, investigate the redevelopment of the Main Avenue streetscape to create an attractive historical downtown. Efforts may include: a.Burying the overhead utility lines. b.Pedestrian friendly sidewalk design. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 39 c.Redevelopment of marginal or under-utilized properties. d.Improvement and enhancement of Central/Lions Park as a community amenity. e.Redevelopment of single family homes along Main Avenue to a commercial land use. f.Improve available public/private parking to enhance the appearance of the downtown area. g.Attractive streetscape, landscaping, lighting and sidewalk amenities. h.Promote private reinvestment in downtown buildings. 5.Maintain and improve the City’s comprehensive sidewalk and trail system through the implementation of the City’s 2011 Trail System Plan recommendations. 6.Investigate opportunities to maintain and enhance the Cedar Creek Golf Course as a community amenity. 7.Continue to promote neighborliness and citizen involvement in community activities and organizations, and program activities like: a.Friendly City Days. b.FYCC Recreational Programs. c.Civic organizations. d.School activities. e.City newsletter. Pace of Growth Goal 1:Manage growth that provides quality development and does not fiscally burden the community. Policies: 1.Infill development of existing platted residential lots with homes that share the same quality and value of adjoining homes. 2.The City will be patient with the development of the remaining larger undeveloped tracts of residentially zoned land. With a limited supply of residential zoned land, the City can wait for a preferred development. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 40 3.The cost of extending utilities for residential development will be the burden of the developer. 4.Maintain its current planned commercial and industrial land use patterns and zoning. 5.Examine redevelopment as opportunities for public/private projects present themselves. City involvement will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on City priorities and return on investment. 6.Annually update the City’s five year capital improvement plan to maintain, renovate, or replace deteriorating public infrastructure. Long range improvement projects will be annually identified, reviewed, scheduled, and budgeted to plan for these needed project expenditures. Residential Goal 1:Maintain and build attractive residential neighborhoods. Policies: 1.Promote infill development within existing neighborhoods with homes that share the same quality and value as adjoining homes. 2.The City is very concerned with the amount of residential rental properties in the City. There is specific concern for the conversion of owner-occupied single family and townhome units to rental. The City will continue to enforce its rental ordinance and property maintenance regulations on all rental properties to insure the properties stay in proper repair. 3.The Visioning Study has indicated that the majority of Albertville’s housing is less than 20 years old and is in very good condition. However, the study has also identified scattered sites where housing is showing its age or deterioration. While it is not an immediate priority, the City may consider the following programs to address sites of poor housing condition: a.Vacant Building Ordinance (existing). b.Rental Ordinance (existing). c.Point of Sale Ordinance. 4.Excessive outdoor storage on scattered sites through the City was identified as a detriment to the adjoining neighbors. Promotion of yard cleaning and regulation ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 41 of outdoor storage were recommended through code enforcementon a complaint basis. 5.Through the five year capital improvement programming, the City willinclude the replacement of bituminous trails located in residential front yards with concrete sidewalks. 6.Examine City subdivision and zoning performance standards to establish the performance standards that accomplish the City’s residential goals. Goal 2:Provide a variety of housing options to meet the life cycle needs of Albertville residents. Policies: 1.The City has identified senior housing with services as a priority need within the community. The City will work with senior housing providers to address this local need. 2.Albertville has a fair balance of housing densities as well as a large supply of medium and high density residential land use near its borders within other communities. Albertville will limit future multiple family development to locations currently zoned for multiple family land uses. Except for senior housing, no new locations have been identified for multiple family land use. 3.Encourage the rehabilitation of substandard multiple family properties that display deteriorated building conditions, no site amenities, or poor site design through the enforcement of the City’s Rental Ordinance. 4.Adhere to the highest community design and construction standards for new construction and redevelopment projects. 5.Accompany medium and high density development with adequate accessory amenities such as garages, parking, open space, landscaping, and recreational facilities to insure a safe, functional, and desirable living environment. Commercial Goal 1:The City will continue to promote commercial development by the City taking advantage of its access to Interchange 94 and the growing population of Albertville and its adjoining communities. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 42 Policies: 1.The City will promote commercial development within locations of the City’s commercial areas as guidedin the Albertville Proposed Land Use Plan. 2.The City should be patient with infill commercial development to insure proper access, quality site design, and quality architecture. Maintaining high design and construction standards related to architecture, site design, and landscaping was recommended. 3.With regard to older buildings, the City willbe supportive of the reuse of these buildings, but will enforcethe fire sprinkler requirements of Regulation 1306. 4.Site access will drive the timing and quality of commercial development. The Visioning Study identified a number of locations where improved street access is needed to facilitate commercial development, as illustrated on Figures 1.0-4.0 of this Vision Study. The City will promote private interest to cooperate in providing this street access. The City’s role in these street connections will be as a facilitator. 5.Downtown Albertville has been a target of criticisms for its appearance, however, in the scope of the entire community, it has been identified as a low priority project. The City will pursue downtown improvement projects when opportunities become availableand financially practical. 6.The following commercial uses have been identified as desired in Albertville: a.Additional hospitality businesses, hotels, sit down restaurants, conference centers. b.Big box retailer. c.Lumber yard. Industrial Goal 1:Promote continued industrial development in order to expand local employment opportunities and the City’s tax base. Policies: 1.Pursue an industrial land use pattern consistent with Albertville’s Proposed Land Use Plan. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 43 2.Aggressively market and promote the sale of its City-owned industrial lots. Primary focus shall be the retention and in-place expansion of Albertville’s existing industries. 3.Maintain open lines of communication with local industries to be aware of the needs and to create a business-friendly and business-responsive community. 4.Periodically examine its industrial zoning standards to insure they address industrial needs and accomplish the City’s industrial land use goals. Economic Development Goal 1:The Vision Committee identified commercial and industrial growth as a priority for the community. The City will become more aggressive in its economic development promotion efforts. Policies: 1.The City shall define its land use goals for commercial and industrial areas as related to: a.Location, land supply, variable lot sizes. b.Access. c.Zoning: types of use, site design, architectural quality. d.Utility availability and capacity. 2.Albertville’s economic development strategies shall include: a.Advertise with professional media; market in professional magazines (retail, industrial, construction). b.Keep tax, fees, charges and SAC/WAC fees low. c.Grow in-place industries. d.Identify available financial incentives (i.e., tax abatement, tax increment, DEED grants). e.Communicate with local businesses to understand their needs and growth opportunities. 3.Identify and market to preferred commercial businesses and industries: a.Hospitality businesses. b.Entertainment businesses. c.Retailers that complement or benefit from the Outlet Mall. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 44 4.Public improvements that will aid in improving economic development: a.Completion of I-94/County Road 19 interchange. b.Completion of Phase II of the I-94/County Road 19 interchange. th c.County Road 19 improvements from Outlet Mall to 70Street. th Street. d.Outlet Mall street connection to 67 rd e.Local street extensions of 53Street, LaCenter Avenue. f.Expansion of street andutilities along Marlowe Avenue to expand Barthel Industrial Park. g.Extension of utilities to Greenhaven area. Public Facilities Goal 1:Ensure public facilities are designed and constructed to address the City’s long range needs, facilitate development, and contribute to the quality of life in Albertville. Policies: 1.The extension of municipal water to the golf course was identified as a top priority for the City. This public improvement would allow for the golf course clubhouse expansion to accommodate larger events, banquet facilities, and community events. The water extension is necessary to provide proper fire protection. 2.The completion of Phase I C-D road and I-94/County Road 19 interchange has been a longstanding priority for the City which will be completed in Fall 2012. The Vision Committee identified the completion of the Phase II ramp as a high priority. 3.With the completion of the C-D road and I-94, the City has also identified the need to upgradeCounty Road 19 to a four-lane street from the Outlet Mall to th 70Street as a City priority. 4.The City will need to upgrade its wastewater treatment plan to address the following: a.Expanding the capacity to treat solids. b.Reduction of phosphorous to meet MPCA guidelines. 5.TheCity has identified retaining and expanding the Ice Arena in Albertville as a priority. The City will work to identify options for the physical layout of the Ice Arena and financing that can be cooperatively pursued with other Ice Arena participants. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 45 6.The City will continue to investigate opportunities to share facilities, services and programs with surrounding communities as a means of expanding services, avoid duplication, and reducing costs to Albertville residents. Finance Goal 1:Maintain Albertville as a financially sound, self-sustaining community. Policies: 1.The City’s financial position and debt service shall be annually reviewed and analyzed to ensure proper fiscal programming and management. City budgets must reflect all of its operational, capital, and debt expenses to ensure that they balance with available revenues. 2.Allocate, to the extent possible, administrative and improvement costs to those generating the demand or utilizing the service. 3.An annual update shall be prepared of the capital improvement program for the management, programming, and budgeting of needed improvement projects (see Ten Year Project List). In considering any new project, the Council will evaluate its priority based on project costs, available funds,and priorities of other community projects. 4.An application, fee, and processing procedure shall be continued which assigns financial cost of any and all related project consideration to the applicant. 5.Special assessments and/or special taxing districts shall be concepts utilized in assigning costs for public improvements to benefiting parties. 6.Federal and State programs shall be monitored for the possibility of assisting the City with implementing the Comprehensive Plan and meeting the needs ofthe community. 7.The City will promote new growth consistent with its adopted Land Use Plan to expand its employment base and to grow its commercial and industrial tax base. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 46 TEN YEAR PROJECTS I-94 / County Road 19 Interchange County Road 19 North th Street Improvements / Sewer and Water 50 2012 Overlay and Seal Coat Main Street Ice Arena Expansion Waste Treatment Plant (Phosphorous Reduction) Waste Treatment Plant (Pond Removal) Waste Treatment Plant (Digester/Reed Beds) Green Haven Utility Improvements th 57Street Storm Sewer Improvements Barthel Industrial Park Ditch County Ditch 9 Improvements / Clean Out Fiber Optic Connections Between City Hall, Public Works, Fire Hall, Ice Arena New Community Playfield North of Waste Treatment Plant Economic Development Incentives Sewer and Water Extension to Golf / Jason Redevelopment Trail Improvements along County Road 18 Stormwater Pond Cleaning ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 47 PROJECT PRIORITIES The Vision Committee established the following project priorities. The City shall introduce these priorities into the City planning and budgeting efforts as a means of pursuing their implementation. Project Priorities From May Visioning Workshop Votes 14Complete I-94/County Road 19 freeway access Phases I and II 13Extension of water under County Road 18 to the golf course 8Develop senior housing with services 7Maintain small town character of Albertville 6Keep guided commercial and industrial land use patterns and zoning as is 4Clean up yards and outdoor storage in residential neighborhoods 4Redevelop Main Avenue homes north of 57 th Street to commercial uses 3Maintain high standards for commercial buildings through architecture, site design, landscaping and screening 3Upgrade County Road 19 between the Outlet Mall and 70 th Street 3Construct a trail along County Road 18 between Kahl Avenue and Janson Avenue to provide access to the High School 2Upgrade Albertville wastewater treatment facility to address phosphorous removal 2Investigate programs or ordinances to maintain aging housing stock 2Investigate means to reduce SAC/WAC charges to promote economic development of hospitality businesses ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 48 LAND USE PLAN The Vision Committee reviewed the City’s Existing and Proposed Land Use Plan for the community to identify potential desired changes. The attached Proposed Land Use Map reflects the Vision Committee’s recommendations. With the adoption of the Vision Study, the Proposed Land Use Map will be the guide for all future community development. The Proposed Land Use Map illustrates street concepts for various locations within the City. These street layouts are conceptual only and may change in location and design upon site developments. ______________________________________________________________________ Albertville 2030 VisioningStudy 49 City of Albertville Proposed Land Use Plan Proposed Land Use Plan Agriculture/Rural Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential MUD LAKE High Density Residential Commercial Business Park Industrial SCHOOL Public/Semi-Public LAKE Park/Open Space Golf Course parcels Albertville City Limits Water SWAMP Sources: Northwest Associated Consultants, LAKE DNR, Wright County, City of Albertville. Note: For planning purposes only. January 18, 2010. 02,0004,0008,000Feet