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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-12-14 Park Board PacketCITY OF EDINA EDINA PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARK BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1976 7:30 PM EDINA CITY HALL AGENDA I. Approval of Minutes - Park Board Meeting November 9, 1976 II. Capital Improvements 111. Subdivision Dedication Report IV. Recreation Report V. Community Development Funds VI. 44th Street Property VII. McGuire Park VIII. Art Center MFMnR ANnTTm TO: Citizens of Edina Boards, Commissions, or Committees of Edina Edina Community Organizations Edina City Council and Staff FROM: Greg Luce, Planning Director DATE: November 26, 1976 In order to provide additional community development and housing assistance programs for its residents, the City of Edina'has joined with more than 30 cities and Hennepin County to submit an application for Federal assistance under the Urbap_ County Community Development Block Grant Program. As one of less than 80 urban counties in the United States, Hennepin is entitled to receive a share of the Community Development Funds. The actual amount of funding is determined by.the total population,'total extent of poverty and the.total extent of housing overcrowding within those cities cooperating jointly with the county to submit the application. In the second year allocation of funds Urban Hennepin County received $12752,000 of which our City received $151,205. It is projected that these amounts will increase 20 percent in the upcoming program year. The amount of funding which each cooperating city in the Urban Hennepin County program receives is determined by using the same formula which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses in determining Hennepin County's share of the total amount available for distribution. The City of Edina is requesting your participation in determining what the community development and housing needs of our city are. In making these determinations as to the expenditure of our share of the Community Develop- ment Funds, it is necessary to work within the limitations established by HUD. A listing of eligible and ineligible activities for use of the Community Development Block Grant Funds is attached. Two public hearings will be scheduled to aid the city staff in obtaining your views and those of others as to our community development and housing needs, notice of the public hearing will be published in the Edina Sun as well as being sent directly to you. It is the City's intention to involve the residents as fully as possible in the development of this year's Community Development application; if you have any questions, please contact the Edina Planning Department, 927-8861. Members of the Planning staff are available to meet with any group of citizens which would like additional information on the Community Development Program. • Rfac-%Fdar-ontaw Elock G-Ta7lill" PL-cgc2MJ of Hens pen CcurutY 0 . m It is the intent of this document to furnish the information needed to formulate a successful Community Development Block Grant Program. The Com- munity Development process is not simple, but this document is intended to help provide in understanding of the basic workings of this process. The organization used in this report is a question -answer format. By answering the questions, the most important aspects of the Community Development Program are highlighted. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM? The creation of this new program originated from the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act. Whereas most prior Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds were transfered to local municipalities via categorical grants (model cities, urban renewal, open space, and water/sewer), after 1974 a single Community Development Block Grant has been transfered to participants giving the munici- pality certain local discretion as to funding priorities. Coupled with the Community Development Block Grant portion of the 1974 act are new guidelines and policies promulgated for federal assisted housing. In effect, while. all old federal housing programs are diminished, a totally new housing program has been initiated. The primary objective of the Community Development Program is the development of viable urban communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. All other eligibility criteria (see below) are subordinant to this requirement that program efforts be directed toward meeting the needs of persons of low and moderate income. Consistant with this primary objective, the Federal assistance is provided for the support of development activities which are directed toward the following: -- The elimination of slums and blight, and the deterioration of property and neighborhood facilities of importance to the welfare of the community. -- The elimination of conditions which are detrimental to health, safety, and public welfare, through code enforcement, demolition, rehabilitation assistance and related activities. -- The conservation and expansion of the nation's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income. -- A more rational utilization of land and other natural resources. -- The reduction of the isolation of income groups within communities and the promotion of an increase in the diversity of neighborhoods through the deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income. -- The restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural or esthetic reasons. I UNDERSTAND THE CITY IS PARTICIPATING IN THE HENNEPIN COUNTY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE CONCEPT OF AN URBAN COUNTY? In order to provide additional community development and housing assistance programs for its residents, the City has entered into a joint powers agreement with Hennepin County and other Hennepin County municipalities to submit an application for assistance to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program. An Urban county can be defined as any county within a metropolitan area which has a population of two hundred thousand or more (excluding the population of metro- politan communities therein). Because of this urban county designation, Hennepin County is "entitled" to receive Community Development Grants according to a predetermined federal formula which distributes money according to popu- lation, the extent of poverty, and the extent of housing overcrowding. Because Hennepin County cannot carry out community development activities under state enabling legislation, the county cannot accept direct grant money. Hennepin County is only used as a funding mechanism for its constituent communities and receives only a small portion of the total county allocation for administrative costs. WHAT PROGRAMS MAY RECEIVE FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING? ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES 1. Acquisition of real property which is: a. Blighted, underdeveloped, or inappropriately developed. b. Appropriate for rehabilitation or conservation activities. c. Appropriate for preservation or restoration of historic sites, conservation of open spaces, natural resources and scenic areas; provision of recreational opportunities; or the guidance of urban development. d. To be used for the provision of eligible public works, facilities and improvements. e. Other public purposes, including the conversion of land necessary or appropriate to the community development program. 2. Acquisition, construction, reconstruction or installation of the following public works and facilities: a. b. C. d. e. f. 9• h. i. J• k. Neighborhood facilities Senior centers Historic properties Utilities Streets Street lights Water and sewer facilities Pedestrian malls and walkways Parks, playgrounds and other facilities for recreational participation. Flood and drainage facilities where assistance is unavailable under other Federal laws or programs. Parking facilities, solid waste disposal facilities and fire protection services and facilities in areas, or to serve areas, in which community development activities are to be carried out in a comprehensive manner. 3. Code enforcement in deteriorating areas in which enforcement, together with public improvements and services to be provided, may be expected to arrest the decline of the area. 4. Clearance, demolition, removal and rehabilitation of buildings, and improvements. 5. Projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers which restrict the mobility and accessibility of elderly and handicapped persons. 6. Payments to houding owners for losses of rental income resulting from temporarily holding housing units to be utilized for relocation of those displaced by program activities. 7. Disposition of real property acquired for community development activities, provided that the proceeds shall be spent only for eligible community development activities. 8. Provision of necessary or appropriate public services not otherwise available in areas, or serving residents °h serviceshincludere mimprovementoofent • activities are, or will be, d facilitiessuchas those concerned with the community public services and fac employment, economic development, crime pneedstofnpersonds laivinghinlthose rug abuse, education, welfare, or recreation areas; and coordinating public and private development programs. id 9. Payment of the non -Federal share requiredin connectioen as pat of a gommunityadevelop- program that is an eligible activity and ment program. ing a project started under Title I of the 1p. Payment of the cost of complet Housing Act of 1949. ance necessary as a result of community 11. Relocation payments and assist development activities. 12. Activities necessary to develop a comprehensive community development plan; and to develop a policy -planning -management capacity to more rationally and effectively determine the community eatoset meetgthergoalslandnobje�tives,m objectives, devise programs and activities evaluate the progress of programs accomplishing monitoringthe ofoactivitiebJnecessary and carry out management, coordination for effective planning implementation. 13. Payment of reasonable administrative costs and tcarrying nd hous charges relactivitated to planning and execution of community develop menincluding the provision of informandnhousingractivitieslaretto beof areas in which other community development concentrated. Such information and resources are to be pertinent to the planning and execution of such activities. INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES An type of activities not described above letenlisgt1ofeallThe inelin g list is gibleactivities. Y illustrative and does not constitute a comp 1. Public facilities not specifically mentioned in the list of eligible activities such as: a. Facilities for the general conduct of government, such as city halls, A other buildings used predominantly for municipal police stations an purposes. b. Stadiums, auditoriums, sports arenas, concert halls, cetral centers and similar facilities which are used by the gn primarily as spectators or observers, except that cultural, museum, library and similar facilities may be undertaken as neighborhood facilities project. C. Schools generally, but ior neivocatbonaloactivitiese(sucr s or in which classes in practical may be taught. homemaking, crafts, etc.) d. Hospitals, nuring home and centerhin whdichahealthlservicesxarei hood facility or senior services offered. 1 and art public art, part of a senior centers as first aid, for a neighbor - part of the -4- 2. Operating and maintenance expenses in connection with community services and facilities are not eligible, except for the public services and interim assistance described ineligible activities. Examples of ineligible activities include maintenance and repairs of water and sewer and parking facilities, and the salaries of staff operating such facilities. 3. Except for the costs incurred in carrying out community development programs, expenses required to carry out the general responsibilities of the local government are not eligible. 4:' Partisan political activities such as expenditures for use of equipment or premises for political purposes, sponsoring or conducting candidates' meetings, engaging in voter registration (except if it is part of a community -wide registration drive sponsored by the local unit of government). 5. Construction of new housing. 6. Generally, no funds may be spent for direct income payments for housing or for any other purpose, such as payments for income maintenance and housing allowances. WHAT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS HAVE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES FUNDED IN PREVIOUS YEARS? A. Housing: 1) Housing condition surveys and planning studies. 2) Housing Rehabilitation Programs. 3) Land acquisition for new construction (e.g., elderly facilities, single- family dwellings). 4) Administration of local housing efforts. B. Park and Open Space 1) Park site studies. 2) Parkland acquisition. 3) Park development (equipment). 4) Trail/bikeway development. 5) Landscaping (Dutch Elm Disease replacement). C. Public Works 1) Storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water improvements. 2) Street construction (repaving/patching is ineligible). 3) Traffic (signal) improvements. 4) Sidewalks, handicapped ramps. D. Other 1) Historic site acquisition and development. 2) Commercial area study and planning. 3) Senior citizen center development. 41 Planning (Comprehensive Plan, Housing Element, etc., to meet state requirements). IS IT TRUE THAT THE CITY MUST PREPARE A THREE-YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN SUMMARY AS A REQUIREMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP- MENT FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDING? Yes, the community development application must include a summary three-year development plan which identifies community development needs, demonstrate a comprehensive strategy for meeting those needs, and specify both short and long-term objectives. The program described must be designed to eliminate or prevent slums and deteriorations and/or provide improved community development facilities and public improvements, including the provision of supporting health, social, and similar services where necessary and appropriate. The community development program must include the activities to be undertaken to meet the stated development needs and objectives together with the estimated costs and indicate other possible sources of funding. WHAT IS A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN? Along with a Community Development three-year plan and identification of proposed funding priorities, a third necessary element of the application is the housing assistance plan. The housing assistance plan includes an inventory of community housing conditions and needs and also includes both one and three-year housing assistance goals to address these needs. These goals might take the form of new housing, rehabilita- tion or rental assistance through federal, state or local program efforts. WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRP,M? Each applicant for Community Development funds must develop a local Housing Assistance Plan which surveys and describes housing conditions, identifies community housing needs, and sets both annual and three-year goals for subsidized housing. The relationship between the Housing Assistance Plan and the Block Grant Program is a direct one. It is the intent of the federal law to tie the community's housing plan to the Community Development grant so that communities will give priorities to housing -related uses. The three elements of the Housing Assistance Plan are designed to provide a community with a quality housing planning document which inventories and analyzes housing conditions, identifies housing needs and sets short-term and long-range subsidized housing goals. HOW DOES THE ACT PROVIDE FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION? Prior to submitting its application the city is required to: (a) Provide citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities, the range of activities that may be undertaken, and other important program requirements. (b) Hold at least two public hearings to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs, and (c) Provide citizens an adequate opportunity to participate in the development of the application and in the development of any revisions, changes or amend • ments. 0 In order to ensure appropriate citizen participation in the application process the required activities should be initiated prior to the making of any decision related to use of the community's, share of the Block Grant Funds. The following are suggested methods which could be employed to comply with the citizen participation requirements: , 1. News releases 2. City-wide mailing 3. Mailing to community interest groups 4. Establishment of Citizen Advisory Committees 5. Community news letter 6. Distribution of public hearing announcements WHAT OTHER REQUIREMENTS MUST THE CITY MEET IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE ACT? The Mayor must certify in writing that the City will comply with a number of federal govenrment assurances. (Hennepin County staff will provide administra- tive and other assistance to communities to meet these responsibilities). The city must certify that it will comply with the following: 1. The program will be conducted and administered in conformance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1968. 2. Prior to submission of its application, the city has adequately provided for citizen participation in the development of the application. (See question, above). 3. The applicant will provide fair relocation payments and assistance to parties displaced as a result of any Community Development funded acquisiton of real property and meet all other requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. 4. The applicant will assume legal responsibility for environmental reviews and comply with provisions of Federal Executives Order relating to flood hazards, flood prevention, and water pollution control. 5. The applicant will administer and enforce the labor standards requirements as set forth in the Act. 6. The Community Development Program will give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low or moderate income families of aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. These administrative responsibilities may require considerable staff time and expense and the Program budget should allow sufficient funding to cover, these expenses. WHEN MUST THE APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED TO HENNEPIN COUNTY AND WHEN WILL THE PROGRAM FUNDING BE AVAILABLE? Hennepin County has established January 14, 1977 as the deadline for applications, after which the County -wide application is prepared and submitted to the Metropolitan Council and to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. These agencies will review the document and application approval and release of funding is expected in early July of 1977. Projects requiring environmental assessments must go through an additional review process of approximately seven weeks before release of funds, but this process can run concurrently with the overall application review period. WHAT MAKES FOR A GOOD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM? No one approach will work well in all communities, but it should include: 1) An attempt to identify and understand major community needs and priorities, particularly those affecting low and moderate income persons. 2) Maximum citizen participation in all stages of the decision-making process. 3) An understanding of program regulations and responsibilities. 4) A careful analysis of alternatives to determine how Program funding can best be used to address community priorities within the context of the Community Development Program purposes. since no community will receive enough money to fund all needed activities, a major purpose of this process is to identify the one or two most important priorities. PAMELA Irrigate Soccer Field 3,500 New Electrical Panel Building- 1,000 ARNESON ACRES Build Green House 8,000 WALNUT RIDGE Planting 500 Parking Area 1,500 GARDEN Irrigate Fields 8,000 Grade - seed new soccer field 3,500 Fence 4,000 Seal and Color Coat hard Surface 1,000 BIRCHCREST Backstop 1,500 MIRROR LAKES Plans 1,500 • CEMETERY Plans 3,500 CAH ILL - DEWEY HILL ROAD Plans 3,500 SUB TOTAL 99,500 (OVER) ED I NA PARK AND HFUKkA I I O^, UtrAK i Mr_i l i 1977 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BRAEMAR Batting Cage $ 1,500 Update electrical at Pavilion 2,500 12,000 Park Storage Area LAKE EDINA Regrade, seed two fields 6,000 3 foot fence along water 1,000 5 foot fence - South Field 2,500 MC GUIRE Regrade and seed 2,500 Top Soil Backstop 1,500 HIGHLANDS Tennis Court - Resurface 3,500 CREEK VALLEY Tennis Court - resurface 3,500 ART CENTER -- 5,000 CORNELIA SCHOOL Regrade - seed 3,000 Irrigate 7,000 Hockey Lights 5,000 • COUNTRYSIDE Seal and color coat hard surface area 2,000 PAMELA Irrigate Soccer Field 3,500 New Electrical Panel Building- 1,000 ARNESON ACRES Build Green House 8,000 WALNUT RIDGE Planting 500 Parking Area 1,500 GARDEN Irrigate Fields 8,000 Grade - seed new soccer field 3,500 Fence 4,000 Seal and Color Coat hard Surface 1,000 BIRCHCREST Backstop 1,500 MIRROR LAKES Plans 1,500 • CEMETERY Plans 3,500 CAH ILL - DEWEY HILL ROAD Plans 3,500 SUB TOTAL 99,500 (OVER) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT CHOWEN PARK Playground Equipment $ 2,500 PARBURY Plans Plantings Equipment 11,500 TUPA PARK (Historical Center) Basement Refurbishing Flag Pole 8,000 SUB TOTAL 22,000 TOTAL *If funds from Developer of Indian Meadows becomes available, construction could begin in 1977. This amount is $50,000. FUNDS AVAILABLE: Budgeted Capital Improvements Developers Fund Community Development Funds $80,000 20,000 22,000 TOTAL $122,000 $121,500 TOTAL $136,231 TOTAL COMMITTED IN 1976 20,000 TOTAL PENDING 65,025 BALANCE $181,256 11/23/76 TOTAL $136,231 TOTAL PENDING $ 65,025 $201,256 11/23/76