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4. SR 08-13-2007 MEMORANDUM TO: Redevelopment Framework Task Force CC: Mayor and City Council FROM: Heidi Steinmetz, Assistant Director of Economic Development~0 DATE: August 13, 2007 SUBJECT: Summary Report of Stakeholder Meetings Attachments . July 24 Property Owner meeting notes . Written public comments as of August 7, 2007 . Article to appear in the September/October issue of the City Newsletter (The Curren!) Purpose The purpose of this memo is to provide a summary report on the public comments received thus far from property owners located in the study area. The stakeholders meetings are the first in a series of opportunities for gathering public comment on the draft plan. The process provides for all of the public comment to be collected through the end of September/ early October, which will be provided to the Task Force in October for review and consideration for refinements to the plan. It is recommended that the Task Force not take action until additional feedback is reviewed and received in October. Stakeholder Meetings Attached are the meeting notes from the property owner (stakeholders) meetings held on July 24. The main portion of both meetings was the question and answer session. Property owners who spoke at the meetings are listed on the notes. Approximately 130 people attended each meeting, verbalizing the main issue of concern to be the walking path/ trail along the Mississippi River/Elk Rivers. Summary Report of Stakeholders Meetings Page 2 of 3 Summary Report Methodology This summary report is based on the 45 "parties" who provided written comments. "Parties" is defined by the following: . A married couple who submitted comments together . An organization who submitted joint comments, i.e. churches, associations, banks, etc. . A person or married couple who submitted a set of comments, i.e. sent both an e-mail and a comment form In other words, this summary is not based on the amount of submittals; it is based on the amount of "parties" who submitted written comments. Not included in this summary is the following: . Verbal comments . Inconclusive questions . Seven anonymous written comments and/or questions submitted at the property owner meetings Written comments were received by staff via the following means: . E-mails sent direcdy to staff . E-mails forwarded to staff by Councilmembers . Comment forms submitted at or after the property owner meetings . Written comments and/or questions submitted at property owner meetings . 1 fax The comments received were not easily quantified; rather the comments are more qualitative in nature, so it is important that the Task Force read the comments. For instance, the two main issues of concern (the proposal trail and the addition of high density housing) do not represent the majority of those parties who submitted written comments. Those opposed to the trail represent 1/3 of the comments received and those opposed to high density housing represent just over % of the comments received. Summary Report Main Issues of Concern . 15 parties are concerned about the safety/privacy of the proposed trail. . 11 parties are concerned about the addition of high density housing (7 of which specified the area adjacent to Lions Park and 4 parties are concerned with adding high density housing in general). . 6 parties are concerned about utilizing Jackson Ave. as the main access into downtown. . 6 parties expressed general parking concerns. . 6 parties are disappointed with the public input process thus far. . 5 parties are concerned about general traffic issues. . 4 parties suggested that a Highway 10 study be completed prior to fInalizing the plan. Summary Report of Stakeholders Meetings Page 3 of 3 . 5 parties provided comments regarding historic preservation (1 party specified preserving "parts of' the community and another expressed concern over the potential fmancial issues that designating historic properties may put on property owners) . . 3 parties have concerns about how the plan will affect taxes and property values. . 3 parties disagree with the use of Eminent Domain. . 3 parties expressed concerned about the Church of St. Andrew's access. . 3 parties disagree with the reconfiguration of Main Street. Positive Feedback . 5 parties like the draft plan. . 4 parties like the idea of the trail. . 3 parties suggested utilizing Babcock Park. . 2 parties are in favor of maintaining what is currently zoned as residential along Main Street rather than allowing any future rezoning to commercial. Next Steps The Task Force is asked to consider the attached public comments in addition to comments provided to the Task Force by other City Boards/Commission and the general public as the plan is refmed this fall. On a public communications note, answers to frequently asked questions will appear in a Q & A newsletter to be distributed in the Star News later this month. In addition, the meetings were summarized in the attached article for the general public to appear in the September/October issue of the city newsletter, The Current, also distributed in the Star News. The Web site continues to be updated frequently. Page 1 of2 Mehelich, Catherine From: Johnson, Lori Sent: Tuesday, July 31,20074:38 PM To: Cathy Mehelich (cmehelich@cLelk-river.mn.us) Subject: FW: 20-year vision From: Sue Farber [mailto:farbers5@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 3:29 PM To: Johnson, Lori Subject: Fw: 20-year vision F~r~~~~~~ ----- To: mayorerta2charter.net ; nick.zerwasta2ci.elk-river.mn.us ; iwgump@yahoo.com ; farbers5@msn.com ; mati ent: Frida , July 20, 2007 1 .01 PM Subject: 20-year VISion July 20, 2007 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, As lifelong residents of Elk River and homeowners in the "Greater Downtown Area 20- Year Vision Plan" we have some concerns about "the vision". It is easier for us to e-mail our concerns to all of you at once, and would appreciate a follow-up phone call if you need clarification from us. We will be out of town next week and unable to attend the meeting as invited. Our comments, concerns, and questions are listed below, as we prepare this letter, the list gets longer, and so we'll begin here. In our immediate area (Morton street, proposed trail) * Trail and park are in a flood plain and would suffer yearly damage requiring cleanup and reconstruction. * River board walk- Have you seen the riverbank? The sides in this area are very steep, how can. a boardwalk be built within the DNR regulations? * How can private landowners loose that much property? Some of these homes will have the boardwalk at their back steps. Is there a plan for proper compensation for their loss? * What will this loss of view and privacy do to my property value? Future of Elk River: The big picture that affects all residents. * Did the Task Force consider the State's plan for Highway 10? * Traffic is already a problem on Jackson and Main Street, how is taking TWO 7/31/2007 major Highway 10 crossings and funneling them into ONE going to solve this traffic problem? * Downtown Business Owners have struggled for two years to survive. Currently businesses along Main Street have little or no parking access for patrons because of long traffic lines. How does this new plan solve their problem? * Has there been a traffic study done, including a 20-year Vision? * The plan eliminates several current businesses, employing hundreds of people. Where will they go? Has the task force spoken to these businesses or did they just receive a letter too? Can they afford to make a change to a new location or move into a newer and better space? * Why put high-density housing next to a railroad track? * If the Task Force has been reading the local newspaper, they would know that there is already a problem with crime and violence at Lions Park. Why are they adding to the problem by surrounding the park with more high-density housing? * Considering that Jackson will be the main traffic corridor and that most of the areas schools lie on the northern border of "the vision" area, how will this'plan keep our children safe going to and from school? After extracurricular activities (i.e. concerts, theater productions, sporting events)? * How can this vision possibly be funded, even over a 20-year period? Does our city really have that much money for property buyouts, new roads and government/city services? *Based on past history, i.e. the current downtown building projects, why will this plan work? Will anyone hold the developers accountable to produce what they promised the citizens via pictures in our local paper and at public meetings? We realize that growth and change are good. However, when one opens a letter only to find their home or business will no longer exist without any warning or voice in our disappearance creates unnecessary conflict. Learning of a proposed change in this way shows that the Task Force has little regard for the hardworking citizens of Elk River. Our questions and concerns as stated above will be presented to the Task Force at the meeting Tuesday July 24. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, Randy and Cindy Sykes Play now! nkl Page 2 of2 Page 1 of3 Mehelich, Catherine From: Jamie Kalvestran uamiek@visLcom] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 7:48 PM To: Nick Zerwas Subject: concerns Dear Council Member Nick Zerwas, My husband and I recently moved from 18775 Albany Street in Elk River to 231 Nile Place NW in Elk River. This means we are within the proposed redevelopment area. Imagine our surprise to find that in the middle of June we closed on a house and paid for "Waterfront", only to fmd out it could be taken away shortly through eminent domain to create a trail for the public. And speaking of finding out - we have yet to be notified of any meetings. Yes, we just moved here. . . BUT the house we moved to has been here since 1948 and the address is the same! A notice could have been sent to "resident" at our address. When making our decision to move, we considered many other locations in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. We decided to stay in Elk River because people are friendly here. People who don't know each other actually greet each other on the street. (This isn't true in neighboring towns, I have had offices there, I know.) I am a small business owner with an office in the Cinema building. I saw Elk River as a town of 'nice' people, and friendly to small businesses. Now I am wondering if! was wrong, did we make a mistake? Here are a few my concerns, comments and questions: 1) PARKING: As a business owner with an office in the Cinema building I had a parking permit for tile employee lot. This means I was registered to receive that permit. When the new parking pennits were implemented I was unaware and un-notified! How can this happen? It's not like they didn't know I exist. Why was I overlooked? Once again I didn't receive any notice? 2) PA..RKS & TRAILS: I am not in favor of the proposed park and trail system that includes the Babcock flood plain and the trails along the Elk River. Though we have just l!1oved to 231 Nile Place NW. I have already heard of boats and canoes being stolen from a number of families along the Elk River. Also, firewood being taken from private property owners and campfires being held along the rivers edge on privately owned land. I have also personally witnessed how easy it is for someone to walk across the river. This means having the trail on the far side (south side) of the river would not increase the security of our property by much. How do you plan to police this? Who pays for it? I am in favor of parks and trails however. One of the reasons for moving out of our former neighborhood was because we could not bike safely from our house. To get to any of the bike trails we would need to ride on Upland/Meadowvale Rd. There is no shoulder or room for bikes or walkers. Even thought the road was recently repaved no shoulder was added. We had to load 7/24/2007 Page 2 of3 our bikes in our vehicle and drive in order to arrive safely and use the existing trail system. How about connecting some ofthe existing neighborhoods to existing trails and make the most of what exists? And on the note of making the most of what we have, why isn't the waterfront area between Parrish and Babcock Park being developed for the public? Doesn't the city already own it? It would connect the public to the river without taking property from private citizens. Also, wasn't there a proposed walkway behind the Bluffs building for access to the river by the public? Why is it now routed to the front ofthe building? 3) HIGH DENSITY HOUSING: With regard to more high density housing around Lion's Park. Isn't that already a nightmare for the police department? Wouldn't adding more make it worse? JACKSON: While I like the idea of trees on the boulevard along Jackson I question what kind of care and maintenance will be provided? Is there a maintenance budget? I was embarrassed by the tall weeds growing up in the sidewalk cracks last summer and the summer before. I imagined people passing through town on highway 10 thinking. .. "the city has money for fancy new buildings, but they can't afford to hire someone to pull the weeds!" This year the weeding seems to be under control. Like wise, the planters that can be found on the sidewalks downtown don't get planted with flowers until mid summer. I am not sure who does this work for the city, but I am a gardener and want things cared for if they are going to be added. FINAL NOTE, BUT MOST IMPORTANT! I talked to some of the small business owners along Main Street. A lot of them feel defeated and that it's only a matter oftime until their buildings are demolished for more new downtown. HOW SAD is that! Many private business owners feel so unsupported even undermined by the city. What kind of town creates such apathy? I was told "GOOD LUCK the city will do what it wants". We do know that the rents/leases in those new buildings are beyond the means of many small business. This means we are inviting the chains and franchises in to take over. Simple as that. Why doesn't the city offer some type of financial incentive for the existing building owners to update the facades of the existing buildings? Why don't we wait and see how the existing new development turns out before we jump into more huge undertakings? Mean while there's plenty of smaller steps that can be taken, to improve our town. Ifwe wanted to live in FAKE TOWN instead of a real town we would have moved to Maple Grove. 7/24/2007 Page 3 of3 Sincerely and with respect, Jamie Kal v estran 7/24/2007 Page 1 of 1 Mehelich, Catherine From: sandydeee juno.com Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 200 1 :06 PM To: sklinzing; Nick Zerwas; jgumphrey; Ifarber; pmotin Subject: Historic Downtown Elk River Redevelopment Questions Dear Mayor & City Council Members of the City of Elk River, I have received information that questions will only be accepted if they are written in advance. I can not be sure if this informaiton is accurate, yet in the event that it is I have attached a word document with my questions at this time. Sincerely, ~dyWers~ 7/24/2007 )a~tJ~ . HISTORlC DOWNTOWN ELK RIVER REDEVELOPMENT CITY MEETING AT LIONS PARK Tuesday, July 24, 2007 3PM & 7PM 1. What is the study? a. What are you going to look at/into? b. How long is the study going to take? c. How are the residents & businesses going to be informed of progress? d. How can the residents & businesses have a say/be involved? e. How are decisions going to be made? 2. What is currently desired (in the redevelopment)? 3. What is in the 'idea concept' to be incorporate into the redevelopment? 4. How do residents & businesses go about being heard? 5. How do residents & businesses go about apposing redevelopment? 6. How do residents & businesses have the apposed redevelopment inacted? (How can residents & businesses be assured that the apposed redevelopment are followed?) 7. Are apposals / rejections of redevelopment accepted and followed? 8. How does the house/property assessor playa roll in this redevelopment? 9. How is this redevelopment going to be paid for? a. 'What percentage (%) & dollar ($) amount comes from the various sources? (state, bonds w/bond referendum, tax payers) 10. What ifbond referendum does not go through? 11. In the JYIarch 12, 2007 City Council minutes there is talk of expanding the project "west" of downtown. a. vVhat are the details on that? b. If you do not have details now, what is the anticipated/projected changes? This was noted in the March 12, 2007 City Council minutes so there are ideas. vVhat are those ideas? 12. Hoy'! can the City get by with fliers that state "SILENCE WILL BE INTERPRETED AS APPROVAL" when this is not indicated in the mailing that I received from the City? Isn't that a form of false advertising? JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: -r-hD ~~/ \j~\{) +~lb D~ '\ft>iM.-~~ n~TJ:>}A-~~l 'ih~ '0'~ ~ C~ ~ Ifn~w ,~-= Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed la " \ . xc' ' -t c pses and locations in the land use plan: \ i r i'~, ~.. ~~ "~Q ~) ~ D~~' ~ L ~ 0.. '~/Y\ (5) tLJ" l ~--0 u~ ~ ~ ~ General comments / Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A sUlllmary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. A-r would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method r prefer: Name:S~ t\)~ - \ Page 1 of 1 Mehelich, Catherine From: NEIL ANDERSON [neilhanderson@msn.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 24,20079:12 AM To: sklinzing; Nick Zerwas; jwgump@yahoo.com; Ifarber; pmotin Cc: Jim & Mary Emhart Dear Mayor & Councilmembers, As a property owner who will be affected by the Mississippi Connections Redevelopement Framework I would like'to express my concerns. Three years ago when my wife and I retired and moved back to Elk River we put a lot of thought, love, and money into building our house at 27 Morton Ave. NW, Elk River. This was after living at many locations around the world. The reason; the peace and tranquility of the location we chose with nature in our back yard, and "Historic Downtown Elk River" three blocks away. "Historc Downtown Elk River" is now pretty well gone, replaced by what we all hope will be an accepable alternative. There is no acceptable alternative to the peace and tranquility of the nature in our back yard. The deer, eagles, and other wildlife there would be replaced by people and their accomanying noise and litter. There are enough parks for people in the area, lets leave some space for the wildlife. We are less affected by this plan than those who live right on the river where the proposed path would go between their front windows and the river. How would you like a path going right through your front yard? If there is a need for development along the river, please do it where you are not robbing the property owners of their reason for building there. Neil and Delia Anderson 7/24/2007 Page 1 of 1 Mehelich, Catherine From: NEIL ANDERSON [neilhanderson@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:45 PM To: sklinzing; Nick Zerwas; jgumphrey; Ifarber; pmotin Cc: Jim & Mary Emhart After attending the meeting concerning the 20 year redevelopment plan I would like to thank those of you in attendance. I would also like to make a few comments regaurding the meeting. In regaurd to the parks and trails, I don't know how much this task force has cost so far, but a lot of money could have been saved if they would have contacted the affected property owners first. Those who own the property indicated no intent to allow their property to be used. At the meeting I asked of those in attendance, "Would you raise you hand if you are here because of your opposition to the park and walking trails." I would say that over 3/4 of the hands went up. If the task force group listens to the public as they said they would, the plan should be submitted to you without the park and walking trails. If the submittion includes the park, I strongly urge you to reject that portion in support of your constituency. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Neil H. Anderson 7/30/2007 JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-yea:r Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the a:rea. The Framework Plan is a 20-yea:r land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: General comments/Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. ~I would like someone to follow up with me di:rectly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name l)~ I\.... A )..J D ~ ~ --S ("'). t2J . LiStL c'I1WCY 1. Will there be new street paving and sidewalks or a walking path installed on Morton A venue, and if so where and at whose expense? 2. This is a flood zone and quite a bit of the proposed walking path would be under water every spring unless it was filled. How would this be affected by the DNR? Also can any structures be built in a flood zone? 3. Why not take the walking path the other direction towards Anoka where there is little or no private housing on or near the river. This would include Babcock Park and end at the Kelly Farm both of which are existing points of interest. 4. What consideration has been given to parking for the walking trails and park? 5. What would the park be used for (ball fields, picnics, tennis courts, etc.)? 6. What would be the hours of park usage? Page 1 of2 Mehelich, Catherine '_~m",~..,___"" W^~_""",~'",_'v._'~m~",,,_,,^.,.~~',,,,,,,,,'m.,.,~.,'_'~~_~"'~'~' 'A_ ._m._~>>,'~"""'~'~~m_~="_'_'-_n~""'ff."._.~.,~~~.~~~~""",,,,"'~"wn>>m~~~w_'mm".-""""",~_'~~'k'""",,,'_~ From: Katinka212@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 11:47 PM To: sklinzing; Nick Zerwas; jgumphrey; Ifarber; pmotin; Mehelich, Catherine; Clark, Scott; Steinmetz, Heidi; Maertz, Bill Subject: RE: Elk River Redevelopment Plan City of Elk River Mayor, City Council and Redevelopment Task Force: I know this may be a bit lengthy, but my hope is that you are giving great attention to the citizens you represent in 0 LIT community at this important time. First off I wo llld like to mention that it is my hope that all will be heard at the meeting at Lions Park. In our invitation received two weeks ago we were asked to attend for input and questions. I have heard rumors that we will not, in fact, be allowed to speak or ask questions and that the only questions allowed will need to be submitted on written cards. I cannot see how that would be legal since it was not pre-mentioned in our invitation. Nor would it allow you to properly serve the community and gather its inpllt. If that is the case, however, I would expect no less than all question be answered. If you can attempt to remove land owners from their property the least you can do is give them the respect to address the task force properly and be heard. In reading tbe minutes for all of the Task Forces previous meeting I see that it started with the vision to "represent the consensus of the City Council, City boards, commissions, business owners and citizens for the future redevelopment actions" (Task Force Meeting Minutes November 6, 2006). In no area of the minutes after the November 6th, 2006 meeting does it mention contacting any of the affected com munity' s citizens. Per the July/f\.ugust 2007 edition of The Current the vision also includes to "assure the long-term stability of existing residential neighborhoods". In fulfilling those goals wouldn't it have been a proactive move to involve or survey the citizens of this commU11; ty? If you have a 'vision' to potentially remove some of our citizens from their homes, separate them from portions of their own property and bring the community en masse into our own back yards ~ would you not think to give us the respect of earlier involvement or input? I moved into the MortonINorfolk 'horseshoe' neighborhood in July 2006. I find this to be a wonderful .%. .. . community to raise my child. It has to be the best community experience of her 7 years and my 39 ~'. ' ~/.~. ~ears. ~." ~+ou now propose to add a ~alking trail along the river and take over the peaceful property~fthe .' . 3 Babcock fam 'ly and the residents of the Gaurdlan Angel center as well as the town homes along the . -.1;, 'ver. We've all seen how well the public access has gone along the river towards hwy 101 in ~r~ " Babcock Pari:. Now you would like to invite the community through our backyards and crime free ,,0 . area. The on i y thing we stand to gain is through-traffic down the now quiet streets our children play \ 'I, and increased walking traffic through our neighborhood (who would most assuredly cut through our .. ~~, y:fx;ds). You \\'ill transition our neighborhoods from safe and family friendly to a potential for a ~~J9'~ Of 7/24/2007 Page 2 of2 teenage hangout area in the 'open space' and a very probable lucrative drug sale site on the trails. Would you b,:.; bringing this element into your backyard? The only Task Force Member that live near our neighborhood stands to loose his own house in your zeal to 'revitalize' us out of our neighborhoods. /f":~ I will stand alongside my neighbors to say 'NO' to any effort to add the trail, bring a bad element into ;/ }J'1 ~ur neighbor:lood or to separate our valued neighbors from their property. ~ ()L~ I am pretty c~)[1fident that you purpose was never the intention for the creation of Eminent Domain. ~~ '1P, with my neighbors to the north against the addition of a great deal of 'high rt::. density' residential arou' d Lions Park (skaters park..). It is merely the creation oflow income ~ ousmg la WI soon be the neighbors to all of our schools. Who came up with the idea that, what ~. /-" rUill assured] v turn into the Elk River future ghetto, be planned alongside school street? You plan on /,1' JI-I ~ping up traffic along your proposed Jackson 'parkway' by altering the hwy 10/ Main Street intersections and forcing more congestion arolmd our schools nearest to the elementary school 'walkers' are a as well. My urging to our City Council and Task Force would be to not only claim to 'represent' its citizens but to include them as well. By including them in the beginning I'm sure you could have headed of the battle cen ain to come. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Comva~ Elk River Resident 7/24/2007 JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. ~ what you like a d/ or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: , . \ + ---rt:e. ~ Lc uP c--h OO..J 'S , , +' L -+.{.\ Ql. 'Vf\.o /~ " \l _~- ~ -r/L Coav\yy\l.A-VI \ \j.- j: t'.A-~ ':'::bs.o I \.A.I:-e-kj ?i.5P; ,,\ ~t-. e uL <...-c of- e Ifn '. \1\ ~()+- r>t 'Q f/Y\ (J I ('1 0 'f1 () u.A-- Y\ -e (' ~ h ~ I ") Cr op e (~. I ~ -\- LlS\,z f 01 (.J2.. S. ~Ovl.-I d I-t f)..v-t. +cc \Z e Jl t-o s Sco n e(" . Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: (ll ~ THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its :final adoption. -rxI would like someone to follow up with me directly regMding my concerns and have cnecked which communication method I prefer: Name LSt{ to7/(~ ~;;S)k Address 0 'SO h ' Phone o &tSCL C~n LJ'J ~ /r}ldd7~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Yo /nW17 J til/IJW to pip ~ J~ . ~ .~ J1%I b tt m~ Iv / ufwu cIv . C4P.j /i<&f- d/f)U/ ULJ rIu ~. Wt~ s/I~~~ P(i~ C:V) \ - ~~, -'/20 ~M ~\.\-E:- bEE G 6l<.-. Dear Mayor Klingzing and Council Members, I am a resident within the proposed redevelopment area and have some real concerns regarding the plan and the process so far. I plan to attend both "stakeholder meetings' next Tuesday, and hope some of my concerns will be addressed at that time. I understand only written questions / concerns will be addressed, which feels a bit evasive, but alright, so I'm sending you some of mine in advance, just to be on the record and make you aware there are those of us out here who are not necessarily on board with the focus group's current plan. 1) The plan indicates Hwy 10 will remain at grade level, something that functions less than satisfactorily now and most likely less so once the commuter rail is implemented, also dismissing what I understand are MNDOT's plans to either raise or lower the hwy by 20 feet. How did the focus group conclude leaving the hwy at grade level was the right course of action, or even a possibility in light of MNDOT's plans? What other agencies / experts were consulted to aide in the traffic flow portion of the plan? 2) I like the idea of refocusing the downtown business district more towards the river, but many people have been under-whelmed by the appearance of the bluffs, and the ways in which the initial plan was changed following city council approval (trail along river scratched, etc). Also I understand there continues to be a high vacancy rate in the new buildings, and can't imagine how traffic and parking will function smoothly once construction is completed. How can the focus group assure the public further plans for redevelopment should move forward, when prior public concerns and those of downtown business owners were dismissed, and the results with the exception of river's edge park, are rather lackluster so far? 3) I have yet to receive any mailings, or be contacted in any way regarding the redevelopment, even after making a call to find out when the focus group was meeting so I could attend. My call was not returned. I'm sure this was an unintentional oversight, but indicates your process of communicating with residents affected by the plan is flawed. So far the process feels rathe~ exclusionary. What steps will the focus group take in the coming months to ensure public participation in the planning process? Why has the public been excluded until this phase? 4) Maps have been distributed showing private property as proposed park and trail land, not a distinction always clearly drawn by the public. The maps were distributed without any of the affected landowners being contacted. It is alarming to see a map distributed by the city, in some cases showing your house erased or a trail going through your yard. It gets people thinking eminent domain plans are possibly, menacingly, already underway. Does the HRA currently have any plans to implement eminent domain in the execution of any of the redevelopment plans? Would the city support a proposal from the focus group that included plans to implement eminent domain? 5) There are a number of parks already undergoing redevelopment (woodland trails & babcock), why is the focus group considering taking on large scale plans south of hwy 10 when these current projects appear to be languishing due to lack of funding? 6) How will the final redevelopment plan be funded? Page 1 of 1 Mehelich, Catherine From: sue seeger [pseudoszu@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 9:48 AM To: sklinzing; Nick Zerwas; jgumphrey; Ifarber; pmotin Subject: redevelopment task force meeting follow-up Dear Mayor Klinzing and Council Members, I wrote you last week expressing my concerns about the downtown redevelopment along with a list of questions i planned to ask at the meeting. many of them were addressed in the presentation, others were asked by other residents. i did let them know i had so far been overlooked as far as receiving any information, and asked what steps they planned to take from this point forward to ensure public participation in the project. to paraphrase, the response was along the lines of, "Well, you're here, and we're having this open house, so..." Pointtaken--it will be up to the citizenry to insert themselves pro actively into this process. The day before the meeting me and a couple of neighbors distributed flyer's around the study area, assuming there were plenty of others that did not know about the redevelopment plans. of the people who came to the meetings, a number said they had received no information to date (other than our flyer)--that's of those motivated enough to show up for a meeting. the tone at the second meeting was a bit more conciliatory. several times it was acknowledged that the focus group's data base needs work etc., and it was mentioned that people are welcome to attend task force meetings. also phrasing was wisely changed from continually referring to the plan as "an ideal plan" to "this is an idealistic plan." subtle, but contextually important. the hot button of eminent domain seemed to be, for the most part defused-- although roadway changes accompanying the inevitable HWY 10 revamp still leave some residents in the cross hairs. people continue to be mistrustful. there was a lot of blow-back because of the w;ay this was approached. the comment that the task force had no other resident appointees because it couldn't find anyone drew a chorus of boo's. the task force members had their hands full, but made themselves available for a lengthy question and answer period after the presentation and even stayed after that to talk to residents face to face. the residents from the neighborhood south ofhwy 10 vehemently oppose the river-side trail and park components because of security concerns, property infringement, and opposition to drawing more traffic into what is a very well maintained, quiet neighborhood this contingent is especially organized and will continue to fight the trail's inclusion in the final plan. we, as residents, have now galvanized around the redevelopment issue and will continue to monitor it and network among ourselves. many of us do appreciate the need for a plan, and parts of it do look exciting and actually vital. i hope the city council and task force recognize the publics role in the formulation of a final plan is important and that is respected from this point forward, not just given lip service. it would have been nice if th is could have evolved from a guided bottom -up process that drew in residents ;who care deeply about tkir town, getting them exciting about potentialities for the future and feeling included, then from that springboard narrowing to the focus group phase, but we're here now and all want a prosperous, healthy hometa \ Vl1. hopefully the city will learn from this first mis-step and capitalize on the larger pool of possible solutions provided by more participants in the process. thanks for your time. sincerelv o , sue seeger ReDdy fJr the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. 7/25n007 JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOURINPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: T\~p,.\ ND (O~rr/~".(;:; '~AS ~<-1',J lAAtk- v\1\\\.l. (2..~\t1?-ts,....S ~k \i\'6~~l~ t.\~ ~ \ 0 t\\ 6 a.~~r;;-, ~ ~ TO() l\'\\)('j~ ~\h\-\ t)~>..\~ \ ~ $..f-~S \"\, ~ f'(\.~):;" J ~ ) L- f\.A N ~ i k) h \')\s.rv'\{;~\~ A"\t(T~{)~ ,O\NAa..o:, ~\)6UG ~., '"'\"U\S. ffl.-OC~<:'.so FA12- cotpments/.Q.uesti017s/Su gestion. s.abo:!:t the p. r. oP.,..osed. . land uses and locati.'ons' the land. us.e plan. . ~'\ 'V0 \I'~l ~~' L- G bf:i" \f\'\~ \1\0 \ '. . 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What do the state hwy planners have in mind for the future of Hwy 10 through Elk River? 2. Would the train tracks follow whatever is done with Hwy 10? Raise, lower or bypass. 3. Where would the funds come from for this work? Parks & Trails 1. I see on the Elk River Parks and trails map that there is a proposed trail in my back yard. I understand that this map has been out for approx. 1 year. No one has contacted me on this. Is there a planto contact residents that appear to have land taken over by the city? 2. I want to know what the conditions are for the city to put a trail on a utility easement? 3. I want to know what the city can do to take private property. 4. Has any thought been put to the existing wild life along the rivers and this development of the river edges? Can this be done per state or federal guidelines? 5. I am concerned about the security of my property along the river now. If there were a trial system along the river wouldn't this make an easy escape route for vandals & thieves? 6. Where would the funds come from for this work? North ofHwy 10 1. Will the city be razing large areas of property for future redevelopment as the market demands? 2. Has a study been done to see if the Elk River area can sUPl??rt more businesses? 3. What is the average percentage of high density housing for the city the size of Elk River? Thank you, Steve Kalvestran Mehelich, Catherine From: Steve Kalvestran [kalvestran@visLcom] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 8:50 PM To: sklinzing; Nick Zerwas; jgumphrey; Ifarber; pmotin Subject: Questions for the Redevelopment Framework meeting Mayor & City Council members, Attached is a list of questions I will be submitting at the meeting on 7/24/07. I hope to hear answers to them at the meeting or shortly afterwards. Thank you, Steve Kalvestran 7/24/2007 Page 1 of 1 JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year'Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: V 0"'-. II'^\A 'l 4- 6? ~~~ W~ + f oS 'TIS '^ I f.J'l-:J 5 1i!V TD.......,,../- \)1'$ (.1/4' F --nQAL / cP,M/~ -L iIl""- ~b "N<f!t-~' ;4~Clv\+ ~~~ \0,..,.,'4--", A " , (p .#-+ ~I- r.r1-c.- oL-1) ~ ~) :(~ ALolV#1 ~ ~LK.. I2IVfr/.2.. (I " .1, 71- ,,. 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A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name ~ +ev L- Kc.. \ Ve {) -\- '10.,...r Mehelich, Catherine From: Sent: To: Subject: Lisa Roberts [misslisaloo@msn.com] Tuesday, July 24,20078:38 AM Mehelich, Catherine RE: 20 year vision Catherine, I am sorry, this must be the vacation season. I just received your email today (July 24th) because I was on vacation part of last week and just got back yesterday. I really appreciate you responding to my email. I am going to go to the 7 pm meeting tonight. If it is alright with you I will see if some of my questions are answered tonighti if I still have questions I will probably give you a call this week if it is okay. Thanks again for getting back to me and I am also greatful that the city is reallly trying to get the community involved in this. Thanks, Lisa Roberts >From: "Mehelich, Catherine" <CMehelich@ci.elk-river.mn.us> >To: "Lisa Roberts" <misslisaloo@msn. com> >Subject: RE: 20 year vision >Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:53:07 -0500 > >Lisa, > >Would you email me your phone number so I can address your concerns by >phone? Sorry I couldn't respond earlier, I was on vacation all last >week and catching up to calls this week. But I want to be sure to >address your questions and concerns prior to the meeting on the 24th if >you wish. Your input is very important to this planning process. > >Please email me your number or you may contact me at 763.635.1041. > >I look forward to hearing back from you. > >Best regards, > >Cathy Mehelich >Director of Economic Development >City of Elk River > >-----Or' " >Fro : Lis~ P~b@rr~ [~ailt9:misslisaloo@msn.com] >Sen . Monday, July 09, 20~51 AM >To: 1 e e lC , erine >S~ject: 20 year vision > >Dear Mrs. Mehelich, > >I recently received the letter from the city of Elk River with regards >to the 20 year vision. I was disappointed upon reading it. I am a young >woman who only a couple of years ago purchased my own home in Elk >River. With help of family and friends I have been trying to improve >the quality of my home. >I chose Elk River for several reasonSi the housing is affordable, the >neighborhoods are safer, and I liked the community atmosphere of Elk River. >As a home owner that would be immediately affected by the >implementation of this 20 year plan, you can understand that I have some concerns. > >One of my concerns is about the timing of the implementation of this plan. >When should I start seeing these changes being? I know right now it is 1 >just a plan; but I hope you can understand that not knowing if or when >I would have to give up my property is a very upsetting prospect. It >has left me feeling very uneasy about my choice of moving here and my >future in Elk River. > >I also have a concern about the recent road work that is being done >around the same area represented in the 20 year vision. I have been >assessed a fee of around $8,000 (including interest) for the new roads, >sidewalks, and curbs to be replaced. I can understand the need for >improved roads; the current ones were in a rough state. What I cannot >understand is how I would be assessed to complete these roads and then >there is a chance I might have to give up my property for new housing. >I do not mind paying the assessment; but I would like to be able to >live her long enough to enjoy the new roads and sidewalks. > >I hope you may take my concerns into consideration. I am planning to >attend the meeting on the 24th of July. Hopefully some of my questions >and concerns will be answered there. > >Thank you, > >Lisa Roberts > > > >Don't get caught with egg on your face, Play Chicktionary! >http://club.live.com/chicktionary.aspx?icid=chick_hotmailtextlink2 > Local listings, incredible imagery, and driving directions - all in one place! http://maps.live.com/?wip=69&FORM=MGACOl 2 The City of Elk River recently unveiled a draft Redevelopment Plan for downtown Elk River and requested input about "specific aspects" of the Plan, Unfortunately the Plan's underlying assumptions are in my opinion so fatally flawed that the Plan details don't merit response. r d rather address a few of the underlying assumptions. 1. The Plan assumes that downtown Elk River has "historical character" worthy of preservation. Didn't that horse leave the barn some time ago'? 2. The Plan, assumes that the Mississippi River is a "significant recreational amenity". Isn't the River barely navigable and isn't the idea that it is a wonderful recreational amenity way overblown? 3. The Plan assumes that a "nature trail" along the Mississippi and Elk Rivers is a good thing. Wouldn't it simply be a significant security threat to the neighborhoods it abuts and a huge problem for the Elk River police? Witness the Lions Park band shell. 4. The Plan assumes that high density mixed use buildings actually make sense in an area constrained by a river, a major highway and railroad tracks. Haven't we' created enough parking and traffic problems in downtmvTI Elk River already? 5. The Plan assumes that those of us who travel east on Main Street wouldn't mind it being rerouted north on Jackson and then east on 4d1 Street and that the over 2,000 families who are members of St. Andrew's Church wouldn't mind Main Street being rerouted through Church property. Aren't the flaws in these assumptions self evident'? I could go on, but hopefully this is enough for the City Conneil to have the good sense to once and for all lay this Plan and its fatally flawed underlying assumptions to rest. Don Schumacher Mehelich, Catherine From: Sent: To: Cc: ane Ba hkbabeoek@yahoo.com] onday, August 07 10:49 AM e Ie, a enne Leeseberg, Chris; Clark, Scott; John E Babcock; Ifarber; jgumphrey; sklinzing; pmotin; Nick Zerwas Clarification of Removing Babcock Property/Trail System from Redevelopment Plans Subject: Kathy, As per your request, here is the clarification of our request to remove Our property as a trail site/park as laid out in the current the "Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Framework Draft Land Use Plan": The Draft Land Use Plan, as it was presented in the July 6th, 2007 mailing to stakeholders, makes use of our property for a trail system that would bring the public behind our neighborhood and link our property to the Lake Orono dam and to downtown. We do not support this planned trail. Furthermore, we are not interested in selling our land or allowing for any public access through our land. We respectfully request that our property be completely eliminated from consideration in the "Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Framework Land Use Plan". This includes removal of any reference to our land as being used as a trail site/park in the "illustratives", "narratives", PowerPoint presentations, "maps", "20 Year Visions" and anything else that would be part of the "Mississippi Connections" redevelopment plan for the "greater downtown area", which was geographically defined as the core downtown in addition to 400 acres of the surrounding area. We request that this matter be considered by the volunteer Task Force members at the upcoming Task Force meeting scheduled for August 13th, 2007. If our property appears on any city redevelopment maps, we do not want any trails, parks or public access to be marked on it. We do not wish to have our land designated as ~Open Space", a more accurate label for our land is private property. Hopefully this will clarify our position for you Kathy, any other questions, feel free to call me or John. Sincerely, Nancy Babcock John Babcock Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo,com/go?refer=lGNXIC 1 Mehelich, Catherine From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Nick, I would very much like the task force to discuss the trail at the upcoming meeting on August 13th. I waul decide, or at least e a vote on to remove it com letely from eir Land Use Map. At this point, the only thing they are scheduled to discuss is the Hwy10 issues. Ally ideas on how I can successfully request that the idea of removing the trail from the plan be added to their agenda that night? The document that I have sent to all City Council, city staff and task force did make a request for this to happen at the August 13th meeting, but I have not heard from anyone, so I am concerned that my request will be ignored. I appreciate any help you can offer on this. Thank you again for being a part of our neighborhood meeting, we all very much appreciate your involvement! Thanks Nancy Babcock :::h Panel today! 3.=7 1 To: Redevelopment Task Force, City Council Members, Madame Mayor and City Staff Re: Draft Land Use Plans for redevelopment of Elk River as it pertains to Babcock Point July 25,2007 The Draft Land Use Plan, as it was presented in the July 6th mailing to stakeholders, makes use of our property for a trail system that would bring the public behind our neighborhood and link our property to the Lake Orono dam and to downtown. We believe this planned trail would have a negative impact on the neighborhood along this portion of the river, as well as a loss of privacy and security for many of us. We do not support this planned trail. Furthermore, we are not interested in selling our land or allowing for any public access through our land. We respectfully request that our property be completely eliminated from consideration in the Land Use Plan. We hope that this request can be met at the upcoming Task Force meeting scheduled for August 13th. If our property appears on any city redevelopment plan, we do not want any trails, parks or public access to be marked on it. We do not wish to have our land designated as "Open Space", a more accurate label for our land is private property. We would like to suggest that in future planning, the Task Force or any other committee that attempts aggressive or long range planning include residents and affected property owners at the beginning of the planning process. We wish the Task Force, City Council and City Staff good luck in re-working the Land Use Plan to meet the needs and wishes of the Elk River residents. Respectfully, J aIm E Babcock Nancy K Babcock Dear Mayor: In regards to the "for discussion purposes only" 20 year Vision for ER. My husband and I own a home on 5th Street NW, near St. Andrews. We are ~concerned about the recent map and letter that we received from our neighbor. Could you please address a few questions that we have at the meeting today. · What is the percentage of homes in Elk River that are vacant? (including medium and heavy density housing - "affordable housing") · At what point does the City decide that there is enough housing for the time being - Does ER have a moratorium on housing? · What will this do with the value of our homes? The value in the future if we want to sell? · With the increase of medium/heavy density housing in the Lions Park area and along Jackson - What consideration was given regarding the schools? (I understand that the balance of student population with all social and economic backgrounds to be healthy. It appears this would throw this off balance. How about the increased enrollment at schools - that already have large classroom sizes.) . What is the benefit to the developers? To the city? · Who paysJor these changes? How about the relocation of the Fire Department? Are the tax payers the ones to pay? · What is the board's definition of a home or area referred to as an "eyesore" Obviously, we all have a different perspective and definitions of this word or other words used to describe the housing in parts oftown. o Was a task force considered to help those needing repairs, painting, general up keep? Kind hearted volunteers that would assist those that physically or financially are unable to do the work themselves? · With increased population along Jackson and Lion's Park, is there concern with heavy traffic flow and safety issues for pedestrians and drivers - not to mention congestion. · How does the police department view Lion's Park activity now and with the proposed saturation of medium/high density housing? Is there concern with the increased amount of traffic in the park? How about safety issues? We currently chose certain times to use the walking paths and avoid other times to avoid some of the activity that takes place in the park. Thank you! The Olsen Family MEMORANDUM To: Catherine Mehelich, Director of Economic Development City of Elk River ". Thomas KamlPffer(i) Parish Business Administrator Church of St. Andrew, Elk River From: Date: July 24, 2007 Subject: Initial Response to 20- Year Redevelopment Framework Plan We have reviewed this draft of the 20- Y ear Redevelopment Framework Plan and would like to offer the following feedback to you to assist you in future revisions: There has been no attempt made to prioritize or otherwise value these observations at this point. (1) Access & Egress: The plan does severe harm to the church and school with regard to access and egress to and from the property from weekend services and! or funerals. We are quite certain that the neighborhoods to our west and north would not be appreciative of the additional volume of traffic this would channel through their streets. We cannot imagine the planned new entrance/exit drawn would offset the loss of our current 4th St. exits. It is also clear that the current exit on Gates/Freeport which is to be retained can not handle an increase in volume. (2) Bus Traffic: The plan does not provide for any acceptable access' to the school for school bus traffic. As drawn, the only way a bus could approach the school would be to drive through our parking lot which is not designed for that volume of traffic. We cannot envision a bus being able to complete a V-turn in the planned cul-de-sac on Irving and to have a bus backing up to complete a K-turn creates an unacceptable and unnecessary hazard. Related to this concern is the issue of parent drop-off and pick-up of non-bussed children. We lose our staging area on 4th Street and face additional traffic in the parking lot or V-turns in the cul-de-sac which are both safety concerns for us. (3) Emer~ency Vehicles: Similar to point #2 above, the proposed traffic plan would appear to severely inhibit the ability offire trucks to gain timely and effective access to our buildings. (4) Traffic Patterns: We can only imagine that the proposed traffic design would lead to a dramatic increase in "through" traffic in our parking lot which creates a greater safety concern for our members. The design creates an attractive shortcut for any driver who wishes to get from Gates/Freeport to Irving Ave. (5) Property Issues: The parish has invested a significant amount oftirne and money into the creation of a Long-term Master Facility Plan to govern future expansion of facilities. It is based upon the existing property boundaries of the church. The current Redevelopment Plan effectively negates that effort and appears to take away usable space and replace it with property which would be largely useless to us. These are the issues which concern us at the present time and with the current draft. As we continue to study this draft there may well be additional concerns which arise. Weare available at your convenience to answer whatever questions you may have about these concerns or to review further revisions of your plans for economic redevelopment. cc: Fr. Joseph E. Korf, Pastor file JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk. River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: ))/-Ij <1~L~ ry #h{ ~ ~J~RJt1 7ft ~~ Z d"1Ir~ -i/u~~UI, ~' ;&;~ kJd,,, rt' ~ . I .~4. #;.elL, 11/ ~~1 tG/ IttJt2~ ~ ..~ . ' ,+7~ ~d- & k1~ 17 PIv ~hi /A I;;u;a~ua.l General comments/Questions/Suggestions: (f ~1J ~tl~~' ~ 1 AJJd41Cj ~~- THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Nam-:zT t3ruJ./l ~~ JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify w~at you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: ~ ~~ 1trh1)~ ~ 1ht IpAdi.4LJ I!U~ ?it ~ mat tf1JtMP - b4:tJ, ~ f;"Ll-f ~~ /I)~( It.al.et~ aN( ~~ It; ~ih'9 ~~ 1/2 ) / ~ THAN YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. --.:1 would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method 1 prefer: N=~~ fl Mwv Dear Mayor: In regards to the "for the discussion purposes only" 20 year Vision for ER. My husband and I live at . Thank you for your Vision that has completely crushed our vision. We're more than concerned we are MAD. The following are our concerns. . What has your vision done to the market value of our homes along Jackson? What is the percentage of homes in the area that are already vacant or for sale? Has there been any regard for the residence in this area? . Who is benefiting from this vision? It is surely not the homeowners? What is the benefit to the developers? And to the City? Who is paying for all these changes? Who pays for the relocation ofthe Fire Department and other businesses? What happen to the historic vision that was to be kept in our town? . With the crime and activity already a concern in Lion's Park what is the increased housing going to bring? . How will the increased housing effect the schools? . There has already been a concern with the traffic level on Jackson, what will this do to the traffic level and safety of the people who live on Jackson? I have heard that the board's definition to our homes is an "eyesore" is there any regard at all to the owner's of these homes. With all the for sale and lease signs is there any hope for us as residence to get fair market value for our homes, or even Be able to sell if we choose to do so. Concerned Homeowners Linda and Jim Sklenicka JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: ./ ~I would like someone to follow up with me. directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: i""; ~i. ' . i.' l' .> ,!.. ~ "," Name '~o1,'-V.~" .a-- JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM , WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: I {f,Q n (<A II> r e' X P ~c 6 -f h e. I:) e G\ v? {o Otfe(t ~d prrJl-f (;'-(y ~ General comments / Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. XI would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name JVc;.t.< et T;6e r/ JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: --/fU aA./0- tJl7J/(fJRO( 0 ~) old J d.in!tJ 4 r l.Qtjf'/4fu ,-ima oj ; 'l..lfOo:hi1<3 " [lK- ()u+ no tf,d - JZi'V if. General comments/ Questions/Suggestions: ^~ t . ~ If, , :&ft Q;j" ~' . " i . wW 0 WlLPor "WI ( '.fttU..fU / - (;)f I~ love-I-D ~~l .flU! hO{)5e I jotf~( -j-f;vJ YfdJIJe1fcprrv/J"f - no,,..) ~ '_ '. /.7 i' L / ' U41 "I-~ !1cj?V7 ~ . THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. r~.< I would like someone to. fOllOW. up with me. directly Iegmling my concerns and Mve "z1 checked which communication method I prefer. :;:: kbiJld Li~ f<. N=.s(J~h Hdmf?1f~ be morC (nw\ved . -.u" .~ 0 )atlMlla - If.)! fn ! U itot.) COJ1 r fuJ p 1 J JUL-23-2007 03:09PM FROM-COLDWELL BANKER VISION July 20, 2007 To Whom It May Concern: Mayor Stephanie Klinzing Elk River City Council Members of the Task Force +763-241-9234 T-330 P.002/002 F-686 - . - - - As property owners of the Riverview Townhouse Association we oppose and will take legal action to prevent a walking path from being build in front of our property. Riverview Townhouse Association Charles Larson Charles and Jean Brown Marlyce Bailey Jerry and Marianne Jackson Page 1 of 1 Steinmetz, Heidi From: Mehelich, Catherine Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11 :07 AM To: HSteinmetz@cLelk-river.mn.us Subject: FW: Parks and Recreation meeting, Wed, Aug 8th Below is the latest email to add to yoursummary comments memo. From: Maertz, Bill Sent: Tuesday, August 07,2007 10:11 AM To: Clark, Scott; Mehelich, Catherine; Leeseberg, Chris; Johnson, Lori Subject: FW: Parks and Recreation meeting, Wed, Aug 8th William Maertz Parks and Recreation Director 763-635-1150 Fax 763-635-1155 From: -I kyle tortin 1- [mailto:ktorfin@livinghope-church.net] Sent: Monday, August 06,20079:57 PM To: Maertz, Bill Cc: Nick Zerwas Subject: Parks and Recreation meeting, Wed, Aug 8th Hello, Bill, I was disappointed by the story in the Elk River Star News last week about the heated responses regarding the proposed trail system in Elk River. I live near the river and, if needed, would gladly give way for a partial trail built through my property. I was particularly irritated by the comment that one person made insinuating that a trail would reduce property value and would increase crime. Perhaps adding these 2 avenues of study into the current project plan would be beneficial to ensure residents that a trail is a highly sought-after civic amenity and property value boost. Thanks for your continued work. I love the plan for an integrated trail system and can't wait to volunteer with my spade at the first day of groundbreaking of this trail system. Kyle Tortin VlllkJVVI JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: Comments / Questions / Su gestions about the proposed )~d uses and locations in the land us~ plan: I W uJ.J.LV 0 0:> J[. A /Ii r1vl!. ~ z,oAlJ I\J €Jr r::..s I N61 L.I€.F l1yJ1i J t.. Ar:'SIIf)~A1T/A:? INTO CO M~tZ<!'iJt{., ~O;JII06f", iHi'5;S 'j'If,qo ONi-'V i-)-($rOA)C!tL ArsJ-rJlf;J-.ti;Ab rJ~~14 iN ict..t-(~f!Jt:4."'~11 Sl:ltJUtA. #0-/-. IJ5/€. r.<UIV O'IJ&7<. 2>"\) QOYY1yVte~alfL Y)~iJ€-I,t!jf"~Jtf-r: , r (.,If ItJ ., rn JIt1': THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name W;~~ ;';-r;V J4rnec; JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: ;::::::J~;;~~~~~ #"-<<, A.-,_o-n~ ~ rde;Af(J-gA~J~ ts/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses e land use plan: /~ General comments / Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. {"Or'PiN _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Nam5~/~.#'~ -A Ac - Ph E-t JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: NameJYLtlA{f~ *_ f0rv:W AJd2Z1J "fJ JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETINGUL 2 6 lfJl1IJP COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk. River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: , '7 .-v"'"\..-.. /\~"' ' ~~ tR" d I)~, .-:7~~ Name r .f) I ,., 1CICf.J 1--1 fl1 / In Q rJ A fIG I JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/ or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: r ..r General comments/Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name~f\'L!, ,Co.rv\ ~~ Mehelich. Catherine From: Sent: To: Subject: mayorer@charter.net Friday, July 27,20076:18 PM Mehelich, Catherine Fwd: twenty year plan lan 5:28:15 -0500 Poullot" jill.pouliot@clcelkriver.org> c arter.net> > > Dear Stefanie, > I am concerned about adding more multiple family dwellings to the part of our city that already has the largest concentration of high density housing. There are so many areas of growth in our city, for instance out by the new YMCA. The more people you put into a small area, the greater the needs for public park space, traffic/pedestrian competition and higher concentration of children with needs in the school of that area. I don't know why the city wouldn't have a specific plan that encompasses the whole city, and how high density housing can be spread out through out. AI have been told that I won't be able toraise my concern at the meeting tonight and that I should send my concerns directly to you through e-mail. I will be there to hear how this concern is being addressed. > > Thank you for your service, > Blessings, > > Jill Pouliot 1 20 year Development Plan Page 1 of 1 Mehelich, Catherine From: Pat Dwyer yer@thebankofelkriver.com] riday, July 20, 20073: PM Mehelich, Catherine; Steinmetz, Heidi; Clark, Scott; jgumphrey; Ifarber; Nick Zerwas (E-mail); pmotin; Stephanie Klinzing (E-mail) Subject: 20 year Development Plan Sent: To: Several of us from The Bank of Elk River will attend the Redevelopment Framework Plan meeting at 3:00 on Tuesday. The bank's Board of Directors asked me to convey to you that the proposed change of the intersection of Hwy 10 and Main SUs not acceptable to the bank. The bank made an expensive and long-term commitment to the downtown. Loosing our parking lot and full access to Hwy 10 is not what we expected when we chose to stay downtown. The Board realizes that this is a DRAFT plan and a 20-year vision, but we want you to know that we oppose the proposed configuration of the intersection. Hope to see you at the meeting on Tuesday. PHD Patrick Dwyer solely for the recipients addressed. Access to this email by nydisclosure. reproduction or any action taken or omitted to be 7/')()/')()rl7 JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. ~ Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: ~~dt~~91~,tf;~< I !)=: ~1ZJ-~ ~~Jr w ~~ , '- ' ' ~h; =-' ,v ZL~ ~ c. / ' cO~1pts~estions/.:ug~' Nut.- THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! 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The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. w _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name tJhlyrV1 J ArnLS 1M y ~~ ~oo~ INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTl The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. 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A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name ------ / /' ~ t/V//l./ -r.E~ ..r JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike ~bout specific aspects of the draft land use plan: d,U ,Vii 11 " P/tv./J . ",J){j j)u 7 () ~ .V1! '- '.... /,- '-/ ~ Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: General comments/Questions/Suggestions: ~ I .. C/E/~Ytc:tG )!;!Lc ~t7ix-~C{/ / 1)\ , C-At f I. -.l/u: ~.., .... /( 5'1;1 J'- F . / I I /' 0 I t./ .' . / f J , " , I THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my c6ncems and have checked which communication ~eth~d I prefer: .' " ./~, , Name ') /i v&./L-GLC11/) U {Cti/f[illf~_~ . I' / JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Pleas~ identify what you like and/or dislike about specj.;fic aspects of the draft land use plan: I Wh~.~. ~ ~ ~-ur--~ &uJ,rfrv~ ~ M,,'sS-e's~1ppl' a.-~ ~ ~' I i'~bf. . .".~ - . . ~'<k' ~ ~ ~t- ~ U.,.../\>----k '" o.l~ ~- )-f-€. "r- i <r General comments/ Questions /Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A Sl]mm::Jry of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name ,,\e-W ~ ~ U Address D Phone D JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Fra.mework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Fra.mework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific ~spects of the draft land use plan: e <701ft. 711~ ~ ~k-;:" Bl:~ ~":~ ~~~~~~><"V ,,0 .~ \ I 0 . ~"c 't""l/ '+ I " 13 l'bpll("'enl- l"f'C'"H.J.v:uc,f..c;V"<= (Ja~eJ C~~ 10 ~f-.) s~ I~ rf (1./ a y-ih I +- ~ -;" ~ _ l.~ :1.'--L~ Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: General comments/Questions /Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Fra.mework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: , -{2e f/'I~ 'CO'" t 1'" q " Name ~kv- Le \ 1f\l>M\A-. fit' huvCJ Get/\ 1~~ C . ,\ ~f) , ( fl1l4~ (yJrJ n(.,l JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/ or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: ~7 tJ~_~4' Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the ptoposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: General comments/Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be ptovided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name~d~~ JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. } .. ~UU~r ffi~. ~~~/~~ .~ ~~/~ ~~ "l -ff^.(' ,/ '(L/ll' _ .. :n, /":11) / :. ;, j h ~;:1b/ A '/ 'J'r}J-P . ~ {b~{)AA"iJ - ~(', lJ./'?L6L~ General comments / Questions / Suggestions: t1-:rI..{lrz}l/.rv-~ ~P_-1'1 ~/1P~ .- i~J .1..{l.,{</,~1.'O.. r.>n~l"U;;L~~)f1- ~J .eA?,~f.LI/u'kifLlA/(t? ~ ~<.n'?/J h-<,~, C:.-,LC?-d?f- ' rvu~..;I/J ,,;. /~v7../AJd ~ A:J~ ~ /()~ ~~IJ4r. ~/~Jb......f?1, THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of ill comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: '. . ..(;~ Name I~/;~ /6.~a rY7..)~-;r) JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Pleas_e identify what you like and/or dis . Ui ~ ~ Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations intheJand use plan: . --/ THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! 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Please identify what you like and/ or dislike about srecific aspects of the draft land use plan: c;l&C7tt~ of /)!i1j/f" 51' dt ~111(> f(JJ1(;: fJY!f/! r1. 6-gl/ltp- .d(f""A ffi...) .1;0 tx>-zIUCT~V:-1I {PAO/P_- ~/s "'J,~{JJA .JJ(UJ7L.lj ~O 1fu df'J.{Ol7L!?J..iL~ f / / CnrJV<bJ!;- {'~ >..U- 't j1f1-A; t::;;~~J)fi~A:~ & {VA ;rr '/&:,I c.prlllf5 M ft/i~-l~<t4t.!}.~fij fi1~1ii t3edi '1MH/Lt/ C(",lPL General comments/Questions/Suggestions: . . -~~;~t:F! !~~/~;L;~'1~ J!nJ". ~/:s;~ ftJ~~~{;~~ ~ THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name IlW'P tSJealJlanj} JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: "'\ ~, v, (:' ~ I ....n "Iv . '.. 'j M.J.-cJ I' V ~ 0 Comments/Questions/~uggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: General comments/Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name c ~'-0~ ~V' \~& ~ 'I 1 1..\'j(J1 Su\.. \ . JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUT! The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk. River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan ~s a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please identify what you like and/or dislike about specific aspects of the draft land use plan: No p~? ~tj be ri~Iurn;~ U~/ yh.P /-ft-< 'f 10 ::~l~l ~:;M:::: ~ :-;.~;~~; IlOi- v:- , Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: f/tMJ Ot) ~ reaRlt f iwltJuJ UJlll tt~ LI.~Af ~ ~/f) 'JK~ .. General comments/Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me direcrly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name,lt~ /fhdct.uv July 24, 2007 Questions/Concerns about redevelopment plan: The proposed trail along the river is of great concern to us. It cuts through private property which would cause a dramatic loss of privacy for homeowners with river front property and their neighbors and will likely decrease property values because of increased noise and traffic in the neighborhood. We think the part of the trail along the river is secluded enough to provide an opportunity for increased crime and since it can be accessed by the river, an alternate escape route. If property owners don't want the trail on their river front property, does the city plan to force the trail upon them? Have task force members actually seen the property where the trails are proposed? In some areas, the shoreline doesn't seem conducive to trails! (steep shoreline, flooding) Why not develop the river trail from the new downtown park to Babcock Park where it will not cut through private property and change the character of established neighborhoods? Who will use the new trails? Who do you think will benefit from the river front trail? If homeowners whose houses are eliminated by the redevelopment plan don't want to relocate is the city planning to force them out of their homes? What is the plan for the elderly residents who live in the Guardian Angels Riverview apartments? Relocation will create extra challenges for them! The plan limits access to St. Andrew Church and School. There are 2100 registered families at St. Andrew's and a population that large certainly deserves more direct access to parish buildings. How will buses and parents efficiently drop off and pick up students on the proposed dead end street in front of the school? It appears that you are planning to eliminate the apartment building at the corner of Holt and 4th Street and Riverway Clinic? These properties seem too new and useful to be eliminated. Why put more apartment buildings around Lions Park? It seems that the park would be less "public" if it is surrounded on four sides by high density residential buildings. A park enclosed by such a concentrated area of what would likely be lower income, transient residents could easily become a high crime area. Please make a safer pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Hwy 10 and Jackson a high priority! Deb and Curt Crane JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTI The City is in the process of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A summary of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force for review and consideration in the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. _I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have checked which communication method I prefer: Name -n:rrlvj !3nY1 5' JULY 24, 2007 INFORMATIONAL PROPERTY OWNER MEETING COMMENT FORM WE WANT YOUR INPUTl The City is in the pmcess of developing a 20-year Redevelopment Framework Plan for the 400-acre core of Elk River to ensure the vitality and vibrancy of the area. The Framework Plan is a 20-year land use plan, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. Please ~dentify what you like andjor dislike about specific aspects ~f the draft land use plan: -r Ilk i-/?F /7J+,d k u.r.?~ --rile a~,. I d;pl lfe ~J~ 'fAcJ . hv; ~/1 .~ ~Cld3 LWI' j Ih U.1tCC) fJ~lzf ?~f!J. Comments/Questions/Suggestions about the proposed land uses and locations in the land use plan: , 'rc< General comments/Questions / Suggestions: THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMENTS! A S1Jmm~ry of all comments will be provided to the Redevelopment Framework Task Force ~. review and consideration Jll the refinement of the Plan prior to its final adoption. I would like someone to follow up with me directly regarding my concerns and have hecked which communication method I prefer: N~'~~I!/;a/ldeL' cSW ~~ , AUG 0 8 2007 Mayor & Council Members Community Dev. Director & Director of Econ. Dev. Members of the Task Force: Aug, ih 2007 Please accept my thanks to those individuals who contributed their time and energy into the work of developing the 20 year plan. I find it satisfying that volunteers can be gathered to perform community services. At the invitation of the city staff to comment on the plan, I shall accept the invitation. It shall be done by several.letters for the city council, city staff and members of the task force. So I begin with two items. First, my reaction in receiving the city's letter and enclosed map of July 6-07, and in like manner, the reactions of neighbors and friends subsequent to their receiving the same letter and map. Regressing to July 6th the mail arrived as usual. Upon reading the city's letter and enclosed map I took a deep breathe and sat down. "My, my" I said to myself. This map shows significant changes to several areas of the city and it is likely to have a serious impact to many citizens. So the letter caught my attention and motivated me to seek out more information. In the days following, I took part in many conversations and listened to comments from neighbors and friends. The map or maps triggered an aire of uncertainty and questions. Whether or not it was a draft map it launched our neighborhood into a defensive mode. It was apparent the underlying current of unrest was that the city had made plans for private property &I1d the owners were not afforded any input. So the door was closed and the owners were denied what is commonly called the "democratic way". In light of the heretofore statements, I can say with a degree of validity, it will be difficult to find one soul in our area (Norfolk & Morton) who will endorse the city's plan. Undoubtedly, this plan will require sacrifice to some residents and much, much more to others. So it must be recognized the plan involves citizens and the element of human behavior will be present and paramount. Were this plan to be accepted and implemented the goals are numerous and exceedingly weighty. It will obligate our city government for years and will add more layers of expense to city budget. Therefore I would urge the Task Force members to re-think the need of "radical change". Since the open meeting of July 24- 07. I see no enthusiasm for the plan and I can say with assurance I hold the same view. Now on to my next letter. ... With Respect, M~ fi#t{~v~ Dan Anderson MISSISSIPPI CONNECTIONS REDEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS NOTES HELD AT LIONS PARK CENTER TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007 The City held two informational meetings (3:00 and 7:00 p.m) on July 24 for the 600 property owners located in the 400-acre Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Framework Plan area. Approximately 130 people attended each meeting. City Council Members Present. 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. . Councilmember Larry Farber . Councilmember Paul Motin . Councilmember Nick Zerwas Task Force Members Present. 3:00p.m. . Mark Urista, Task Force Chair & Business Representative (Coldwell Banker Vision) . Keith Holme, Business Representative (Kemper Drug) . Lance Lindberg, Heritage Preservation Commissioner . Molly Nadeau-Peterson, Resident Representative . Dave Rymanowski, Business Representative (First National Bank) . Stewart Wilson, BRA Chair Task Force Members Present. 7:00p.m. . Mark Urista, Task Force Chair & Business Representative (Coldwell Banker Vision) . Lance Lindberg, Heritage Preservation Commissioner . Molly Nadeau-Peterson, Resident Representative . Larry Toth, HRA Commissioner . Dan Tveite, EDA Commissioner . Stewart Wilson, BRA Chair Staff Present. 3:00p.m. · City Administrator Lori Johnson . Community Development Director Scott Clark . Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich . Parks & Recreation Director Bill Maertz · Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart . Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug . Elk River Municipal Utilities Manager Bryan Adams . Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz . Planner Chris Leeseberg . Community Development Administrative Assistant Debbie Huebner Staff Present. 7:00p.m. . Community Development Director Scott Clark . Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich . Assistant Director of Economic Development Heidi Steinmetz . Planner Chris Leeseberg Property Owner Meetings Notes July 24, 2007 Page 2 Staff provided identical PowerPoint presentations during both the 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. meetings, which included the following items: . What is a redevelopment plan and what it is not . Task Force mission statement & planning process overview . Draft illustrative land use plan and its primary elements . Overview of draft implementation priorities . Next steps o Meeting schedule o How to fInd out more information Following the presentation, property owners provided feedback during question and answer sessions and also submitted written comments. The main issue of concern during both the 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. meetings appeared to be the proposed walking trail along the Mississippi & Elk Rivers. Property Owners Who Participated in the Q&A Session. 3:00p.m. 1. Neal Anderson, Morton Ave. 2. Jim Ernhart, Norfolk 3. Jim Church, 6th Street 4. Sharlene Lindberg, Morgan Ave. South, Minneapolis 5. Lisa Conway, Norfolk 6. Don Schumacher, Norfolk 7. Roger Ostby, Holt Ave. 8. Ralph Donais, Lookout Place 9. Tom Kaempfer, Church ofSt. Andrew 10. Don Kent, Norfolk 11. Sandy Wersel, Morton Ave. NW 12. Marilyn Van Patton, Main Street 13. John Weicht, owns multiple properties in area 14. Brenda McAllister, J ackson Ave. 15. Mary Jo Nelson, Norfolk 16. Jamie Kalvestran, Nile Place NW 17. Barb Maricle, 6th St. NW 18. John Houlton, Nile Lane 19. Sue Seeger, Main Street Property Owners Who Participated in the Q&A Session. 7:00p.m 1. John Babcock, Nile Place 2. Janet Edwards, Irving 3. Rachael Whiteoak, Gates 4. Mary Ernhart, Norfolk 5. Steve Parker, Main Street 6. Nancy Thielke, Norfolk 7. Heidi Adamson, 3rd Street 8. Sharon Stavlo, Main Street 9. Al Sanudo, Irving Ave. (owns four properties in area) 10. Don Edwards, Irving 11. Jim Iler, Irving 12. Dave Granlund, Morton 13. Jim Thielke, Northfolk 14. Linda Nogle, Morton Property Owner Meetings Notes July 24, 2007 Page 3 15. Linda Sklenicka, Jackson 16. Fran Toth, Morton 17. Chris Ostrom, 4th St. NW Following the Q&A sessions, staff remained available for further questions and collected additional written feedback from property owners. Submitted by, )JkL ~;lr;Af Heidi Steinmetz Assistant Director of Economic Development Property Owner Informational Meeting Held The City held two informational meetings on July 24 for the 600 property owners located in the 400-acre Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Framework Plan area. Approximately 130 people attended each of the July 24 meetings. The Mississippi Connections Redevelopment Framework Plan is currently in draft form. The draft plan was recently developed following several months of study by a 13-member City Council appointed Task Force, 10 of which are Elk River residents with the remaining three owning or managing Elk River businesses. The draft plan is a 20-year land use vision, which includes goals, strategies and implementation priorities. The plall will not dictate that redevelopment will occur but will be used as a guide or blueprint for what could occur if developers' proposals are presented to the City. On July 24, property owners provided feedback during question and answer sessions and also submitted written comments. A summary report of this feedback will be provided to the Task Force for consideration during the refinement phase of the draft plan this fall. Over the next few months, the draft plan will be refined based on input received from property owners, other City Boards and Commissions and the general public. The general public is welcomed to attend City meetings in which the draft plan is reviewed and will also be invited to a series of open houses to be held later this year. More information on the Task Force, planning process, draft plan and next steps are available on the City's Web site at www.ci.elk-river.mn.us. QUESTIONS: Contact the Economic Development Division at 763.635.1040. 1