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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 9, 2004 Special MeetingCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. coh#nbia-heights, mn.us ADMINISTRA T/ON Mapor dulienne Wyckoff Councilntembers Robert A. Williams Bruce NawrocM Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg Ci~ Manager Walter R. Fehst The following is the agenda for the SPECIAL MEETING of the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2004 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. The City of Columbia Heights doeg not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or emlSloyment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Colmnbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the Deputy City Clerk at 763-706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Adopt Resolution No. 2004-47, being a Resolution determining the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds and calling a special election thereon. MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2004-47 there being mrtple copies available to the public. MOTION: Move to Adopt Resolution No. 2004-47, being a Resolution determining the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds and calling a special election thereon. 4. ADJOURNMENT Walter R. Fehst, C~ty Manager WF/pvm THE CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DIBCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUB J: Mayor and City Council Members// Walt Fehst, City Manager/~;~ ,/.~_~__ Robert Streetar, Community Development Director. August 30, 2004 Recreational facility referendum and facility location Background At the August 16, 2004 City Council work session Council Members discussed the potential construction of a recreational facility. Paul Hanson, of Kraus Anderson Construction, presented information regarding a recreational facility. His presentation described a facility that could include two gymnasiums with a walking/running track, as well as support facilities that could include locker rooms, fitness and concession areas, and community meeting space. The estimated cost ranged from $5,100,000 to $5,800,000. This included site development costs, but did not include architectural, engineering costs, furniture, fixtures and equipment, or financing costs. This memorandum provides preliminary information regarding a recreational facility to assist the Council in determining the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds and calling a special election thereon Recreational Facility The operating and capital budgets are based upon three gymnasiums, locker rooms, a fitness center, concessions area, a children's play area, community meeting space, and other related uses. The operating budget is very preliminary and requires further analysis. The entire facility is approximately 40,628 square feet. Operating Budget The estimated operating budget for the first three years of operation is approximately $267,000 to $295,000 per year, with revenues of $250,000 to $276,000 per year. This results in operating deficits of approximately $i7,000 and $i9,000 per year. Expenditures estimates are based upon per square foot costs for a similar New Brighton Community Center. Revenue estimates are provided by the Columbia Heights Recreation Department. Please see attached budget. Capital Budqet The capital budget is estimated to be approximately $7,235,000. The budget includes construction costs, architectural, and engineering, furniture, fixtures and equipment, as well at all financing costs. The estimate annual cost for the average value home of $150,000 is approximately $78 per year, $6.50 per month for 25 years. Please see attached tax impacts sheet. Summary The Council has recreational facility. directed staff to prepare operating and capital budgets for a These budgets are based upon a facility with three gymnasiums, locker rooms, a fitness center, concessions area, a children's play area, community meeting space, and other related uses. These budgets are to be considered preliminary and need to be revised based upon better analysis of the demand, and pricing structure of facility amenities. Should the Council choose to place the question on the ballot, the questions would read, "Shaft the City of Columbia Heights be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,235,000 to provide funds for the construction and equipping of a recreational facility including three gymnasiums, locker rooms, a fitness center, concessions area, a children's play area, community meeting space, and other related uses." The resolution sets the canvas date and time for the General Election for November 3, at 5 p.m. Please find attached the General Obligation Bonding Resolution. Discussion 1. Does the City Council want to put the question of the recreational facility on the ballot this fall? RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2004-47, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Adopt Resolution 2004-47, being a Resolution determining the necessity for the issuance of general obligation bonds and calling a special election theron. 2 ESTIMATED 3-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET (3 GYMNASIUMS) REVENUES YEAR I YEAR2 YEAR 3 Consession 30,000 31,500 33,075 Vending Machines 25,000 26,250 27,563 Daily 25,000 26,250 27,563 Memberships 50,000 52,500 55,125 Merchandise for Resale 5,000 5,250 5,513 Tournament Revenue 50,000 52,500 55,125 Community Donations and Fundraising 15,000 15,750 16,538 Leased Space 5,000 5,250 5,513 Community Calender 5,000 5,250 5,513 Annual Banquet and Auction 5,000 5,250 5,513 Children's Play Area 35,000 36,750 38,588 Total Revenues 250,000 262,500 275,625 EXPENDITURES Personnel Regular Employees 33,000 34,650 36,383 Part Time 125,578 131,857 138,450 Para 5,445 5,717 6,003 Fica 12,012 12,613 13,243 Insurance 2,695 2,830 2,971 Workers Comp 1,595 1,675 1,758 'Total 180,325 189,341 198,808 Supples Office Supplies Minor Equipment Computer Equipment Printing & Printed Forms General Supplies 2,000 2,100 2,205 1,500 1,575 1,654 1,500 1,575 1,654 1,000 1,050 1,103 10,300 10,815 11,356 'Total 16,300 17,115 17,971 Other Services and Charqes Trash and Recyling Building Maintenance & Grounds Insurance Electric/GasANater/Sewer Janitorial (service) Custodian Telephone/Computer 37,628 39,509 41,485 16,556 17,384 18,253 6,773 7,112 7,467 36,875 38,719 40,655 23,329 24,496 25,721 16,933 17,779 18,668 1,129 1,185 1,245 'Total 139,224 146,185 153,494 CaPital Oullav Market Value Pay 2005 Preliminary City of Columbia Hei~lhts Analysis of Tax Impact for G.O. Bonds Project Costs of $7.1 Million & Bond Issue at $7.235 M - Includes Levy at 105% Interest Rate at 5.2% for 25 Year Term Estimated Taxes Payable in 2005 Voted 5.2% 25 Year Valuation (2004 Plus 8%) 1,032,607,008 Annual Debt Service Levy (105%) 537,600 Est. Tax Rates (Debt Service Divided by Valuation) 0.05206% Taxable Type of Property Market Value $125,000 $65 150,000 78 175,000 91 200,000 104 Residential 225,000 117 Homestead 250,000 130 275,000 143 300,000 156 325,000 169 350,000 182 $50,000 $26 Commercial 250,000 130 Industrial 500,000 260 i ,000,000 52i 5,000,000 2,603 10,000,000 5,206 25,000,000 13,016 The figures in the table are based on taxes for the bond issue only, and do not include tax levies for other purposes. Tax increases shown above are gross increases, not including the impact of the state Property Tax Refund ("Circuit Breaker") program. Many owners of homestead property will qualify for a refund, based on their income and total property taxes. This will decrease the net effect of the referendum levy for many property owners. Prepared by Ehlers & Associates, Inc. 9/3/04 Extract of Minutes of Meeting of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Mirmesota Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, was held at the City Hall in said City on Thm'sday, September 9, 2004, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: and the following were absent: Member presented, and was duly seconded by Member ., the following written resolution, the reading of which was dispensed with by unanimous consent and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2004-47 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND C~LING A SPECIAL ELECTION THEREON BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Colmnbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota (City) as follows: 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines: That it is in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the City and its residents that the City acqu. ire, construct and equip a recreational facility including three gymnasiums, locker rooms, fitness center, concessions, other related uses, and community meeting space. b) c) That the City is authorized by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475 (Act) to issue its obligations to finance the Project in whole or in part and to pledge its full faith, credit and taxing powers to the payment of such obligations; That it is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the City that the Project be financed in whole or in part by the issuance and sale of the City's general obligation bonds pursuant to the Act in an amount not to exceed $7,235,000 and e) That the City Council has approved the use of electronic voting machines by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members and has complied with the 60-day notice and six week demonstration requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 206.58, Subdivision 1, and has adopted special rules and instructions for use of the electronic voting machines which have been approved by the Secretary of State; and That the City Clerk-Treasurer has certified to the Secretary of State that an electronic voting system will be used in the City and the date of commencement of the use thereof. The proposition for the issuance of the bonds will be submitted to the voters of the City at a special election to be held as part of the general election on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota relating to special municipal elections and the City's home rule charter. The City Clerk-Treasurer is directed to cause a sample ballot in substantially the form shown in Section 5 and a notice of election in substantially the form attached as Exhibit A, to be posted, published and delivered as required by law as follows: (a) The notice of election will be published once in the official newspaper of the City at least two weeks prior to the election; (b) The notice of election and a sample ballot will be posted at each of the polling places at least ten days prior to the election; (c) The notice of election and a sample ballot will be posted in the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer at least four days prior to the election; and (d) The sample ballot will be published in the official newspaper at least one week prior to the election. (e) The notice of election will be delivered to the Anoka County Manager of Property Records & Taxation at least 53 days prior to the election. The polling places, hours of election and the respective judges for the election will be those established by the City for special elections. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (a) The City Clerk-Treasurer is authorized and directed to prepare the ballot in substantially the following form, subject to the terms of Section 5(b) hereof: CITY QUESTION BALLOT SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Tuesday, November 2, 2004 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for a question, completely fill in the oval next to the word "YES" for that question. To vote against a question, completely fill in the oval next to the word "NO" for that question. CITY QUESTION NO. 1: ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RECREATIONAL FACILITY. Shall the City of Columbia Heights be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,235,000 to provide funds for the construction and equipping of a recreational facility including three gymnasiums, locker rooms, a fitness center, concessions area, and community meeting space. YEs [] [] The amount of taxes that would be raised in the first year of the property tax levy to pay the principal mad interest on the bonds is estimated to be approximately $537,600. The maximum amount of taxes that would be raised in any subsequent year for the pm'pose is estimated to be approximately $537,600. This maximum increase in property tax levy is estimated to be approximately .052% of the taxable market value of property in the City. BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. (b) The City Clerk-Treasurer is authorized mad directed to prepare ballots pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 206.61. The City Clerk will provide each polling place with at least two sample ballots which are facsimiles of the card to be voted on in that precinct, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 206.62. 6. The City Council shall meet in the City Hall on Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at 5 p.m., C.T. to canvass the results of the election and to declare the results thereof. Passed rials __ day of 2004 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll call: Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC, Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary Mayor Julienne Wyckoff EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will ~e held in and for the City of Coktmbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 2"u day of November, 2004, at which the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the City for their approval or rejection: CITY QUESTION NO. 1: ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTI-USE CENTER. Shall the City of Columbia Heights be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,235,000 to provide funds for the construction and equipping of a recreational facility including three gymnasiums, locker rooms, a fitness center, concessions area, and community meeting space. [] NO [] The polling places for said election are as follows: Columbia Heights P- 1 Columbia Heights P-2 Columbia Heights P-3 Colmnbia Heights P-4 Columbia Heights P-5 Columbia Heights P-6 Columbia Heights P-7 Columbia Heights P-8 John P. Murzyn Hall Immaculate Conception Church Parkview Villa Highland Elementary School First Lutheran Church Highland Elementary School Valley View Elementary School Valley View Elementary School 530 Mill Street NE 4030 Jackson Street NE 965 40th Avenue NE 1500 49th Avenue NE 1555 40th Avenue NE 1500 49th Avenue NE 800 49th Avenue NE 800 49th Avenue NE The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain open until closing at 8:00 p.m. Any qualified registered voter of the City is entitled to vote at said election, and any resident of the City not previously registered as a voter may register on election day. Dated: ,2004. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ City Clerk-Treasurer STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) COUNTY OF ANOKA ) SS. ) CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Milmesota, do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on September 9, 2004 with the original thereof on file in my office and the same is a full, true and correct copy thereof, insofar as the same relates to the calling of a special bond election for the issuance and sale of $7,235,000 General Obligation Bonds of the City. WITNESS My hand as such City Clerk-Treasurer and the corporate seal of the City this __ day of ,2004. City Clerk-Treasurer City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota (SEAL) Mayor: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Julienne Wyckoff Councilmembers: Bruce Nawrocki 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763)706-3600 TDD (763)706-3692 Bobby Williams Visit Our Website at: www.ci.columb ia-h eights.mu.us Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg City Manager: Walter R.Fehst COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: September 8, 2004 TO: Julienne Wyckoff,Mayor Council Members: Bruce Nawrocki Bobby Williams Tammera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg C: Walt Fehst, City Manager Robert Streetar, Community Development Director FROM: Cher Bakken, Community Development Secretary Please find attached some additional information on the NEI discussion item for the Special City Council meeting of September 9th, staff received today. I have also attached a copy of the correct budget page to be inserted into the agenda packet you have already received. Staff will be available to answer any questions Council may have at the meeting. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ESTIMATED 3-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET (3 GYMNASIUMS) REVENUES YEAR 1 YEAR2 YEAR 3 Consession 30,000 31,500 33,075 Vending Machines 25,000 26,250 27,563 Daily 25,000 26,250 27,563 Memberships 50,000 52,500 55,125 Merchandise for Resale 5,000 5,250 5,513 Tournament Revenue 50,000 52,500 55,125 Community Donations and Fundraising 15,000 15,750 16,538 Leased Space 5,000 5,250 5,513 Community Calender 5,000 5,250 5,513 Annual Banquet and Auction 5,000 5,250 5,513 Children's Play Area 35,000 36.750 38,588 Total Revenues 250,000 262,500 275,625 EXPENDITURES Personnel Regular Employees 33,000 34,650 36,383 Part Time 125,578 131,857 138,450 Pera 5,445 5,717 6,003 Fica 12,012 12,613 13,243 Insurance 2,695 2,830 2,971 Workers Comp 1,595 1,675 1,758 Total 180,325 189,341 198,808 Supples Office Supplies 2,000 2,100 2,205 Minor Equipment 1,500 1,575 1,654 Computer Equipment 1,500 1,575 1,654 Printing & Printed Forms 1,000 1,050 1,103 General Supplies 10,300 10,815 11,356 Total 16,300 17,115 17,971 Other Services and Charges Trash and Recyling 37,628 39,509 41,485 Building Maintenance & Grounds 16,556 17,384 18,253 Insurance 6,773 7,112 7,467 Electric/Gas/Water/Sewer 36,875 38,719 40,655 Janitorial (service) 23,329 24,496 25,721 Custodian 16,933 17,779 18,668 Telephone/Computer 1,129 1,185 1,245 Total 139,224 146,185 153,494 Capital Outlay Capital Improvements Plan 100,000 105,000 110,250 Other Financing Uses Other Financing Charges 10,000 10,500 11,025 Total Expenditures 267,119 280,475 294,498 Revenues Over Expenditures (17,119) (17,975) (18,873) TO: Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Robert Streetar, Community Development Director DATE: September 7, 2004 SUBJ: Development Options for the NEI Site. BACKGROUND At the August 22, 2004 City Council work session Council Members reviewed potential development concepts drafted by consultant Richard Milgrom of the Metropolitan Design Center. Subsequently, Council directed the consultant to further develop concepts that included an all-public use, and a mixed public / private use. The consultant has provided three concepts, they are: Concept A: All public uses to include a public library, and a recreational facility. This concept continues Jackson Street through to 41St Avenue. The concept places the public library on the west side of Jackson Street adjacent to 41St Avenue with parking to the rear. It places the recreational facility roughly in the same place as the current NEI building, with a large storm water amenity placed behind the recreational facility adjacent to 42nd Avenue. Concept B: Public / Private Mix. This concept places the public library on 42nd Avenue, and the recreational facility on 41St Avenue with a storm water amenity between the buildings. Jackson Street continues through to 41St Avenue with housing on the west side of Jackson Street. Concept C: All public uses to include a public library, a recreational facility and a village green. This concept places the recreational facility beginning on the west side of Jackson Street east over the street right-of-way connecting to the library at the location of the current NEI building. Behind the library and adjacent to 42nd Avenue is a village green, which is more of a passive public green space. The purpose of these concepts is to provide the Council with ideas on how to best optimize the redevelopment of this site. Should the Council choose to move forward with any of these concepts, more formal site planning would be required. Richard Milgrom will provide a presentation at the meeting on September 9th with colored renderings. Please find attached draft development concepts A, B, and C. DISCUSSION 1. Does the Council have a preference for a specific development concept? 2. Does the Council have a preference for an all public or a mixed public / private development concept? � C � Q N cz -0 LJ — O n Ei W ro U Q r � j 0 Q) / O- U Y l^�/�/Q/�� O7 VJ VJ .. ,^• ^^ LL T C ca C JaaaiS uos�oer FJO FQ�E, 72 T Q 'ju 000 DO C%j EI 13 F.1 U nEl IEI,-JJ- 0� 0 7 E �J anuany 1eaIuao X O LLJ _ -Q O W � x00 n CO x LLJ W LI 1. W . s c � 0_ U O � 1p i Q L 0 N Q It J co C Iaails uos�oar \ c O c E12oc 0 Ll L--::l Q0 Iftj Ll B OLI 0JE U 0 � n anuany Iea}u90 c 0 X W Guam C CL 0) � N C � Q. U � Q cz : Q jaallg uos�oer Z o Cl NEI Site - Existing Conditions The NEI College of Technology, that was housed in This poster illustrates existing conditions and some a former school building, is now under demolition. of the challenges. The accompanying posters show These three posters, prepared for the City of Columbia options --the first assumes all the facilities will be Heights, illustrate two possibilities for accommodating housed in one building, the other that the recreation a new recreation center and library on the site. �, center and the library will be discreet entities. The �1 options also illustrate two approaches to designing Existing Parking Lot the open spaces. Existing sea of asphalt separates residential areas from commercial and retail activities on Central Avenue. It does not present an attractive, walkable environment, as is currently a hole in the fabric of the city, 1. Affordable Housing Isolated 4. Existing Storm Water Retention Pond Recently built w Existing pond is hidden it affordable housing w p .•�;;� � � � � behind the Central provides some good z z y "^ ; Ave. commercial semi-public spaces Cn e > strip-the need to r � within the development �, handle storm water but it is isolated by its m L , presents landscape lack of connection to '� a�i - opportunities that are the street system. C v currently overlooked. 42nd Avenue NE 2. Enhance Walkability HuN molltlon 5. Hill/Grade Change � ,. �, The City had = 1 The 16-20' grade recently invested housln -- " change along the q � �. - in improvements - ' :' ® southern edge of to the pedestrian p 1 = ` ` r' c the site presents environment on Central possibilities for hiding Ave. Development xx { r " parking beneath on the site should �� �' " buildings - as illustrated enhance the walkable F by the housing project connections from the � alread y on the site. neighborhood. 3. Proximity to New Transit Hub 7. I 6 k __ __ 6. Existing Trees are Assets The site is close to 41St Avenue NE The existing trees the new transit hub at '" T` ¢ in front of the old Central and 41St Ave. r . - "r „ school building on Timproving access to r t F ►" P} 41 S'Ave. are assets the facilities for those rfr F to the community that without use of a car. 3 " should be saved and L�x�mtrrtgtl - �► tt ,.+ ,& enhanced. Film E 0 100 200 4001t N Metropolitan Design Center College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture University of Minnesota Prepared for the City of Columbia Heights 1 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, www.designcenter.umn.edu September 2004 Option 1 One Building and Village Green 1. New Village Green -� 4. Buffer Existing Housing By locating most of the parking under the new gyms, Existing houses on Quincy Street can be sheltered the space saved and be developed as a "village - from the bulk of the proppsed buildings. floor levels of the gyms can be slightly below Qunicy green." The area shown here is the lowest park of the site, so an expanded stormwate retention pond Street level, and the back yards will be protected could be designed as landscape feature. -- '� _�. by the existing garages and alleys. Landscape can also be added. -m I � I 2. 418tAvenue K- ri : ! _� +f- r� —''"°=A'1 5. Parking under the Gyms By saving the existing trees along 41st Avenue and �I; -tr ` _� Although akin under the ms adds to the �' q ; 9 p 9 gyms '� + � i `�-- ��� -' this a roach allows for the by taking advantage of the change in grade, it is building costs, pp possible to hide the bulk of the new gyms from the development of valuable open space that can add street. y�- °si`r to the attractiveness of the neighborhood and the i� city. -_ _- g 3. Outdoor Space for Seniors I c ¢ ' -__ . �!■! 6. Van Buren Street The existing stormwater retentions pond could be _ � The recently build affordable housing should be developed and enhanced as an outdoor space for the adjacent seniors housing. provided with a street front. In this case the ex- tended Van Buren Street might incorporate "street calming" elements (landscaping and bum outs to rr ensure that traffic moves at a safe speed. o goo aoo aoo n N . Metropolitan Design Center I College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture I University of Minnesota Prepared for the City of Columbia Heights 1 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455, www.designcenter.umn.edu September 2004 Option 2 Two Building Civic Campus 4. 1. Proximity to Seniors' Housing r�-__ The area in front of the school building that is being "1 Avenue A library on this site adds an amenity that is within � The demolished can be developed as a neighborhood easy walking distance of both the seniors' housing 1 I housing already on the site. park, retaining the established trees, The bulk of and the affordable o g y 4151 Ave. 42^'Ave the new gym building can be reduced by taking � advantage of the grade change on the site. Schematic Section b-b (not to scale) LV gyms 9 W z 4161 Ave new park ar to m® W b� Z 4) p � - �, �i _ � c 2. Van Buren Street Development of the gyms along an extended 42nd Avenue NE — 6 „ 1 . 5. Civic Campus Van Buren Street should respect the scale of theh TII'S_ - The recreation center could be designed to open existing affordable housing on the east side of the onto a new green space that takes advantage of an street. i__ I,l a ;j� enhanced stormwater retention pond. LoW j� - ■ k- Y- q�O❑ ❑ CI _ N' 3 rec.center new green space __ r o support space L ��� l 1.'-_t r-.1.� r -- — -! 6 Library Fronting 42^d Avenue 3. Jackson Street 413 Avenue NE _ _— z :_sue Jackson Street can be extended to connect 41St The library is shown here as a separate building that could be constructed when funding becomes and 42nd Avenues. Housing lots can be provided — available. While awaiting construction, the site on the west side and sold off to developers by r - - r could be developed as a temporary park. the city. A variety of housing types could be accommodated here. b---� CICI® 0 100 200 400 n N library 42^a Ave Metropolitan Design Center I College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture University of Minnesota Prepared for the City of Columbia Heights 1 Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455,www.designcenter.umn.edu September 2004