2015-03-16 PC Agenda Packet Joint
Mayor and Council Request for Action
May 21, 2015
SUBJECT:Planning Department –2015 Goal Setting
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully requested that the Mayor,City Council, and
Planning Commission meet and discuss the 2012 Visioning goals and priorities and outline your
priorities for 2015, providing direction to staff.
BACKGROUND:
The 2012 Visioning Study addresses issues and opportunities in the
community, and identified goals, priorities, and strategies to address each issue. The study was
intended to provide direction for the City in its planning, administration, and investment efforts
over the next 20 to 30 years. In 2014, City staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council
addressed a number of these project priorities, and a number of issues still need to be addressed
in the future.
The City annually revisits the Albertville Vision Study for goals and policies and establishes
priorities for the next ten years. Each year, City staff attempts to pursue and address project
priorities established by the City Council.
On March 16, 2015 at 6:00 PM, the City Council and Planning Commission are meeting to
conduct a workshop to discuss the City’s Vision Plan and establish 2015 priorities. A
PowerPointpresentation of the Vision Study goals and long range land use plan will be made at
the March 16, 2015 workshop. The Council and Planning Commission should direct staff as to
whether changes to the Vision Study are appropriate in considering the application.
VISION STUDY GOAL STATEMENTS:
Small Town Atmosphere:
Goal 1: Maintain and protect Albertville’s small town atmosphere and identify through long
range planning.
Pace of Growth:
Goal 1: Manage growth that provides quality development and does not fiscally burden the
community.
Residential:
Goal 1: Maintain and build attractive residential neighborhoods.
Goal 2: Provide a variety of housing options to meet the life cycle needs of Albertville residents.
Meeting Date: March 16, 2015
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Commercial:
Goal 1: Promote commercial development by taking advantage of the City’s access to
Interchange 94, and the growing population of Albertville and its adjoining communities.
Industrial:
Goal 1: Promote continued industrial development in order to expand local employment
opportunities and the City’s tax base.
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.
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.
Finance:
Goal 1: Maintain Albertville as a financially sound, self-sustaining community.
2014 VISION STUDY PROJECT PRIORITIES (listed according to community support, as
identified in a May 2012 Visioning Study workshop):
Complete I-94/County Road 19 freeway access Phases I and II (Phase I complete 2012)
Develop senior housing with services (2013Approval/2014 Construction)
Maintain small town character of Albertville
Keep guided commercial and industrial land use patterns and zoning
Clean up yards and outdoor storage in residential neighborhoods
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Redevelop Main Avenue homes north of 57Street tocommercial uses
Maintain high standards for commercial buildings through architecture, site design,
landscaping, and screening
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Upgrade County Road 19 between the Outlet Mall and 70Street
Construct a trail along County Road 18 between Kahl Avenue and Janson Avenue to provide
access to the High School (complete 2014)
Upgrade Albertville wastewater treatment facility to address phosphorous removal
Investigate programs or ordinances to maintain aging housing stock
Investigate means to reduce SAC/WAC chargesto promote economic development of
hospitality businesses
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Improve pedestrian connections and access to the Outlet Mall on either side of County Road
19 and explore the possibility of a pedestrian bridge crossing County Road 19
Investigate changes to ordinances to allow for microbreweries and taprooms in the
community (completed in 2014)
Look into the possibility of a community swimming pool in Albertville
City staff has offered some suggested priorities for 2015 for Council and Planning Commission
consideration.
POLICY/PRACTICESCONSIDERATIONS:
The City Council should provide
recommendations on goals and priorities to guide administration, planning, and legal activities in
the coming year.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None.
Department/Responsible Person:
Planning/Alan Brixius, City Planner
Submitted Through:
Planning/Alan Brixius, City Planner
Attachment:
PowerPointPresentation
Meeting Date: March 16, 2015
2015 Visioning Update
ISSUES MAP
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2015 Visioning Update
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Small Town Atmosphere Industrial Land Uses
Nuisance issues
Pace of Growth Industrial traffic
Keeping up with aging infrastructure Marketing of existing commercial lots
Streets & utilities
Economic Development
Residential Land Uses Marketing
Housing condition Financial incentives
Outdoor storage Public improvements
Infill development
No more multi-family development Public Facilities
Trail & sidewalk connections Old City Hall
Soccer facility
Commercial Land Uses Ice arena
Development quality Waste treatment plant
Current land use patterns Ongoing maintenance of streets &
utilities
Access to commercial areas
City parks
Number of older vacant buildings
Central Business District/Main St.
Small Town Atmosphere
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Goal 1: Maintain and protect Albertvilles small town atmosphere
identity through long range planning.
Enhance community gateways (I-94 Ramps
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and CBD)
Attractive neighborhoods
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High quality commercial sites and buildings
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Streetscape and redevelopment of Historic
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Main Street
Implement the 2011 Trail System Plan
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Cedar Creek Golf Course as an enhanced
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community amenity
Community volunteerism, civic organizations,
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community events
Pace of Growth
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Goal 1: Manage growth that provides quality development and does
fiscally burden the community.
Infill development (quality homes)
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Patient with future land use build out
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New residential development pays for its own infrastructure
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Maintain current commercial and industrial land use patterns and
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Examine redevelopment opportunity on a case by case basis
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Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
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Residential
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Goal 1: Maintain and build attractive residential neighborhoods.
Promote quality infill development
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Code enforcement
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Rental Ordinance
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Vacant Building Ordinance
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Zoning enforcement outdoor storage
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City Code nuisance
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Point of Sale future consideration
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Driveway permits future consideration
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CIP
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Residential
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Goal 2: Provide a variety of housing options to meet the life cy
Albertville residents.
Pursue and promote age restricted housing
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Limit future multiple family development to
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existing guided and zoned locations
Enforcement of Rental Ordinance, promote
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reinvestment in multiple family housing stock
High design guidelines for multiple family
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development
Exterior finishes
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Garage
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Parking
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Open space
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Commercial
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Goal 1: The City will continue to promote commercial development
City taking advantage of its access to Interchange 94 and the gr
population of Albertville and its adjoining communities.
Follow the Future Land Use Plan to direct
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commercial development
Patient with infill/quality site and building design
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Support reuse of older buildings/enforce sprinkler
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requirements of Regulation 1306
Investigate site and street access alternatives for
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commercial locations
CBD - streetscape/redevelopment/Central Park
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Promote new business:
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Hospitality
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Big Box Retail
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Lumber Yard
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Industrial
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Goal 1: Promote continued industrial development in order to exp
employment opportunities and the Citys tax base.
Follow Land Use Plan to guide future industrial
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land use
Market City owned lots
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Open lines of communication with location
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industries
Continue to examine industrial zoning standards
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Economic Development
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Goal 1: The Vision Committee identified commercial and industria
a priority for the community. The City will become more aggress
economic development promotion efforts.
Define land use areas for commercial
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& industrial growth
Economic Development Strategies:
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Advertising
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Taxes, fees, charges
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In place expansion
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Financial incentive (tax abatement, TIF)
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Communicate
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Preferred businesses
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Capital improvements
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Public Facilities
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Goal 1: Ensure public facilities are designed and constructed to
Citys long range needs, facilitate development, and contribute
of life in Albertville.
Extend sewer and water to the golf course
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Complete Phase I & II of the I-94/CR 19
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ramp
Upgrade CR 19 north of the outlet mall
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Waste Treatment Plan improvements
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Expand Ice Arena
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Share facilities and services with
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neighboring cities
Finance
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Goal 1: Maintain Albertville as a financially sound, self-sustaining community.
Balance expenditures with revenues
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Allocate cost to services users
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CIP
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Fee/charges
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Special assessments assign cost to
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benefitted properties
Pursue grants and loans
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Grow the City per the Future Land Use Plan
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TEN YEAR PROJECTS: (2012 ORIGINAL PROJECTS) STATUS:
I-94 / County Road 19 Interchange Phase II Phase I completed. Phase II ongoing.
County Road 19 North Joint agreement with Wright County and Otsego.
50 th Street Improvements / Sewer & Water
2012 Overlay and Seal Coat Completed
Main Street
Ice Arena Expansion Ongoing
Waste Treatment Plant (Phosphorous Reduction)
Waste Treatment Plant (Pond Removal)
Waste Treatment Plant (Digester/Reed Beds)
Green Haven Utility Improvements
57 th Street Storm Sewer Improvements 2014 Completion
Barthel Industrial Park Ditch 2014 Scheduled Completion
County Ditch 9 Improvements / Clean Out 2014 Ongoing
Fiber Optic Connections Between City Hall, Public Works, Fire Ha
2014 Completion
Arena
New Community Playfield North of Waste Treatment Plant
Economic Development Incentives Ongoing
Sewer and Water Extension to Golf / Jason Redevelopment 2014 Completion
Trail Improvements along County Road 18 2014 Completion
Stormwater Pond Cleaning Ongoing
10 Year Priorities
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Land Use/Zoning Issues Economic Development
Residential (Existing Conditions) Current Economic Development Policy
Residential (Development Considerations) Future Development
Residential (Future Growth)
Commercial (Existing Conditions) Private Sector
Commercial (Development Considerations) Investment Opportunities
Commercial (Future Growth)
Industrial (Existing Conditions) Public Feedback
Industrial (Development Considerations) Website
Industrial (Future Growth) Broadcasting of Meetings
Newsletter
Transportation Public Hearing Notices
Streets
Transit Development Opportunities
Bikeways, trails, paths, sidewalks 1 )Darkenwald Development
Improved pedestrian crossing between Outlet Mall 2) Soccer facility
Phases II and III (Planning Commission)
3) City owned industrial lots
4) Prairie Run lots
Community Facilities
5) Old Castle Glass
City Hall
6) Mold Tech
Parks and Open Spaces
7) Hunters Pass
Arena
8) Town Lakes
Soccer
9 ) West Bridge Church
Waste Water Treatment
Storm Drainage/Stormwater Management
Community Pool (Planning Commission)
Goal/Priority Topics
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1. Niemeyer Special Assessment Deferral 23. FYCC Lease
2. Fiber and Phone Upgrades 24. Transit Joint Powers Agreement
3. Hunters Pass 2nd Addition - Plat and 25. Trailblazer Transit Cities JP
PUD Amendment Arrangement
4. Prairie Run RFP, Landscape, Schedule 26. Prairie Run Offers
5. Fire Pension/Relief Council Report 27. Background check for temp PW
employee (legal review)
6. City Owned Lot Valuations
28. Hunters Pass Closing and Final Plat
7. STMA Ice Arena Improvements Bid
29. Peddle Pub Permit Request
8. Darkenwald Lot Split Agreement
30. Vision Plan Update/Workshop Follow Up
9. Precinct Review and Recommendations
31. Outlet Mall Signs
10. Planning Chair/Vice
32. OPUS Distribution
11. Planning Commission Items
33. Gentz Fence Request
12. Vision Update
34. Code issues with brew pubs, tap rooms,
13. Karston Cove 3 Addition Letter of
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growlers&
Credit
35. Omann Brothers
14. Shoppes at Town Lakes II Letter of Credit
36. Federated Coop Expansion
15. STMA Ice Arena Disclaimers
37. Old Castle Glass Loading Docks
a. Rental
38. Niemeyer
b. Rink Users
39. Wobys Off-Sale Liquor
16. Tax Forfeited Lots
40. Gentz Fence
17. CGI, Inc. Video Production
41. Prairie Run/Fieldstone Purchase
18. Tennessen Warning and Informed
Agreement
Consent Forms
42. Omann Bros. Grading Permit
19. Towne Lakes PUD/ HOA Jeff OBrien
43. Kassel Avenue Construction
20. Arena Agreement
44. Taco Johns (Red Rooster Properties)
21. Finance Year End Report
45. Prairie Run Purchase Agreement
22. MFU Fee
Completed Items 2014
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2015 NEXT TEN YEAR PROJECTS: STATUS:
Transportation Improvements
Street Agreement with Wright County and Otsego 2018
County Road 19 North / 70 th
I-94 Third Lane / I-94 Coalition
I-94 / CR19 East Ramp
57 th Street / CR 19 Intersection Dedicated Left Turn
57 th Street Improvement Project 2015
50 th Street Improvements / Sewer & Water
Street Maintenance and Repair Ongoing
Main Street
Improved Pedestrian Connection Between Outlet Mall
Replacement of Bituminous Trails
Trail Around Hunters Lake
Residential Improvements
Market and Develop Prairie Run Lots Ongoing
Housing Maintenance Code Point of Sale
Build Out of Hunters Pass
Build Out of Town Lakes 7 th Addition
Future Development of Compost Site
Guardian Angels / Engel Haus Phase II
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2015 NEXT TEN YEAR PROJECTS: STATUS:
Public Facility Improvements
Ice Arena Expansion Ongoing
Waste Treatment Plant (Phosphorous Reduction)
Waste Treatment Plant (Pond Removal)
Waste Treatment Plant (Digester/Reed Beds)
Green Haven Utility Improvements
County Ditch 9 Improvements / Clean Out Ongoing
New Community Playfield North of Waste Treatment Plant
Stormwater Pond Cleaning Ongoing
Central Park Plan Implementation / Caboose Depot Ongoing
Community Pool / Splash Park (Planning Commission)
Trail Around Hunters Lake
STMA Soccer Facility Expansion 2020
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2015 - NEXT TEN YEAR PROJECTS: STATUS:
Commercial Improvements
Economic Development Incentives Ongoing
Darkenwald
City Owned Lots
Infill Commercial
Re-examine Sign Code
ZACHMAN Property
Industrial Improvements
Economic Development Incentives Ongoing
Mold Tech Expansion 2015 - 2016
City Owned Lots
Old Castle Glass Expansion 2015 - 2016
City Improvements to Create Additional Industrial Land ZACHMAN Property
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