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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.eJuly 16, 2010 Item No. Resolution Authorizing Application for Designation of a Transit Improvement Area Proposed Actions Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Adopt resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the designation of a Transit Improvement Area adjacent to the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride. Passage of this motion will result in the City's submittal of an application for this designation for the area within one half mile of the park and ride located at Cedar Avenue and 181 Street. Overview The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced a solicitation for applications from local units of government to seek designations of Transit Improvement Areas (TIA). At this point, the State has not funded this program. However, because of the increased availability of federal funds for transit and sustainable communities, DEED has been requested to consider approving designations of TIAs to allow local units of government to seek other sources of funding for these types of projects. The City has received several inquiries regarding the possible development of properties adjacent to the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride located at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 181S Street. Water and sewer services will have to be extended approximately one quarter of a mile from the north to reach the properties immediately adjacent to this Park and Ride facility. While there are no specific projects proposed or state or federal funding sources currently identified and available, staff is recommending that the City submit an application for designation of a TIA for the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride in order to be able to pursue future funding opportunities. Primary Issues to Consider • The primary issues to consider were addressed in the attached memo that was reviewed at the June 28 City Council Work Session. Supporting Information • Resolution authorizing submittal of an application for the designation of a Transit Improvement Ares at the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride. —� avid L. Olson Community & Economic Development Director Financial Impact: $ 0 Budgeted: Y/N N Source: CITY OF LAKEVILLE RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE LAKEVILLE CEDAR PARK AND RIDE TRANSIT IMPROVEENT AREA PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has approved a Comprehensive Plan that provides for a range of different types of residential and commercial development within the undeveloped areas of the proposed Transit Improvement Area along the Cedar Avenue Transitway; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville wants to be able to pursue possible state and federal programs that will help facilitate development projects that will increase the effectiveness of transit service along the Cedar Avenue Transitway; and WHEREAS, the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority has adopted a resolution supporting communities in Dakota County seeking Transit Improvement Area Designation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lakeville has approved the Transit Improvement Area Designation application submitted to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on July 16 for the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of this application by the state, Mayor and City Clerk may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above - referenced plan and that the City of Lakeville certifies compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements. DATED this day of July, 2010. CITY OF LAKEVILLE Holly Dahl, Mayor ATTEST: Charlene Friedges, City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA CITY OF LAKEVILLE hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lakeville at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the day of , 2010, as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. Charlene Friedges, City Clerk (SEAL) City of Lakeville Community and Economic Development Memorandum To: Mayor and City Council Steve Mielke, City Administrator From: David L. Olson, Community and Economic Development Director Copy: Daryl Morey, Planning Director Keith Nelson, City Engineer Date: June 25, 2010 Subject: Application for Designation of a Transit Improvement Area The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced a solicitation for applications from local units of government to seek designations of Transit Improvement Areas (TIA). TIA designation was established during the 2008 Session of the State Legislature and was created to allow local units of government to designate properties within 1 /2 mile of a BRT, light rail, or commuter rail station. Once designation was approved, TIAs would be eligible to apply for state loan dollars to assist in the funding of projects that "increase the effectiveness of transit" by incorporating commercial, residential, or mixed use development. At this point, the State has not funded this program. However, because of the increased availability of federal funds for transit and sustainable communities, DEED has been requested to consider approving designations of TIAs to allow local units of government to seek other sources of funding for these types of projects. In Lakeville we have the Kenrick Park and Ride along I -35 and the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride along Cedar Avenue that could possibly qualify for the designations of TIAs. The City has not received any inquiries regarding development proposals near the Kenrick Park and Ride with the exception of the former Jackson Landscape property and the vacant parcel north of this property at the northeast corner of Co. Rd. 46 and Keokuk. Both of these are currently being marketed for sale and are located across I -35 from the Kenrick Park and Ride. The City has received several inquiries regarding the possible development of properties adjacent to the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride located at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and 181 Street. All of the properties immediately adjacent to this Park and Ride are still undeveloped and thus will more likely be considered for development in the short term. Water and sewer services will have to be extended approximately one quarter of a mile from the north to reach the properties immediately adjacent to this Park and Ride facility. While there are no specific projects proposed or state or federal funding sources currently identified and available, staff is suggesting that the City submit an application for designation of a TIA for the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride. It is not certain that this application for designation will be approved by DEED, particularly since there are no specific projects currently being proposed however, it would appear it is worth the effort to submit the application for designation of a TIA for this park and ride facility. DEED staff has indicated that there will likely be future opportunities for designations of TIAs, particularly if State funding is appropriated for this program in the future, or if this type of development is determined to be a TIF eligible activity by the Legislature in the future. If the Council is in agreement with this recommendation, a request to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of this application for designation of Transit Improvement Area for the Lakeville Cedar Park and Ride would be placed on the July 16 Council Meeting Agenda. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting applications for the desig- nation of Transit Improvement Areas (TIA). Established by the 2008 legislature, M.S. §§ 469.35 and 469.351 were created to designate land parcels in proximity to bus rapid transit light rail transit and commuter rail stations. Upon designation, T1As would be eligible to receive loan dollars to help fund projects that increase the effectiveness of transit by incorporating com- mercial, residential, or mixed -use development and provide for safe, pedestrian friendly use. Unfortunately the program remains unfunded since its inception. However, with the recent availability of federal funds targeted towards transit and sustainable communities, DEED has been requested to make designations with the intention of leveraging applications for other sources of funding. Applications are only encouraged from applicants seeking federal funding or those that find applying beneficial for other immediate funding purposes. Eligible Applicants: ■ Statutory or home rule charter cities ■ Counties • Joint powers boards • Eligible applicants must submit a Transit Improvement Area plan. Qualifying Plans: ■ The entire transit Improvement Area must be within 1 /2 mile radius of the transit station. • The transit station must support at a minimum one of the following modes: bus rapid transit, light rail transit, or commuter rail. • The transit station must be operational by the year 2020. • The TIA plan must incorporate transit with commercial, residential, or mixed -use development. • Plans with a residential component must provide a minimum of 12 units per acre or a density bonus that allows for an increase in the number of residential units. The application deadline for the 2010 calendar year is July 16 at 4:00 pm. An applicant may seek designation for more than one TIA; however, separate applications must be completed for each. The application is available for download at: www.PositivelyMinnesota.com Need more information? DEED will be hosting two workshops in the Metro area. Topics discussed will include details pertaining to the application pro- cess, completing the application and other statutory require- ments. June 3, 2010 at 11:00 am held at the DEED office V National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street Ste E200 St. Paul, MN 55101 June 8, 2010 at 2:00 pm held at the Anoka County Library, Mississippi Branch 410 Mississippi Street Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 If you have additional qu stions, please contact Meredith Udoibok at 651 -259 745yor Erin Welle at 651-259-7431. POS ITIVELY tr 1st National Bank Building • 332 Minnesota Street, Suite 6200 Saint Paul, MN, 55101 -1351 USA Phone: 651.259.7114, 800.6573858 • TTY /TDD: 651.296.3900 � •� www.PositivelyMitinesota.com Purpose: Application Deadline: