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1 Thursday, October 11, 2018 Brooklyn Park City Hall Steve Lampi Room 7:00 P.M th Avenue North COMMUNITY LONG RANGE IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION (CLIC) CLIC Officers: Kathy Fraser, Chair; Kaade Wallace, Vice Chair CLIC Members: Doneva Carter, Sarah Dettmann, Etta Gbeizon Bornor, Cory Funk, Tom Hayes, Heidi Heinzel, Devale Hodge, Sheila Iteghete, Yordanos Kiflu Martin, Erik Meyers, Elizabeth Moua, Robin Turner City: CLIC Council Liaison Rich Gates and CLIC Staff Liaison Our Mission: Brooklyn Park, a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all Our Goals: Strong Neighborhoods Adapting to Changing Demographics Public Safety Financial Sustainability Community Image Focused Redevelopment and Development I. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. CLIC STATUTORY BUSINESS 3. CONSENT 3.1 Consider Approving CLIC September 13, 2018 Draft Minutes 3.1A September 13, 2018 Draft Minutes 4. GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS 4.1 Resilient Communities Project (RCP) Presentation 4.1A RCP Overview of Projects 4.2 Vision for Housing Continuum 4.3 CLIC Values 4.4 CLIC 2019 Workplan Discussion 4.4A 2018 CLIC Workplan 5. STANDING ITEMS 5.1 Age Friendly Brooklyn Park 5.2 Communications 5.3 Housing Continuum 5.4 Redevelopment / Development 5.5 Future Planning 6. VERBAL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 6.1 City Council Report: Council Member Rich Gates 6.2 Staff Liaison Update: 6.3 Open Discussion 7. ADJOURNMENT 7.1 Adjournment

2 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 3.1 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: CONSENT Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Consider Approving CLIC September 13, 2018 Draft Minutes Consider Approving CLIC September 13, 2018 Draft Minutes.

3 Citizen Long Range Improvement Committee Agenda 4.1 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Mike Greco, U of M Resilient Community Project (RCP) Presentation Resilient Communities Project is a year long partnership between the University of Minnesota and one local community in Minnesota. Through the partnership, students and faculty from across the University collaborate with the partner community to address its self defined sustainability related needs through course based projects. The collaboration results in on the ground impact and momentum for a community working toward a more sustainable and livable future. Mike will provide an overview of the program / partnership and a quick update about follow up done after the project was completed.

4 Resilient Communities Project Brooklyn Park Partnership The mission of the Resilient Communities Project is to connect communities in Minnesota with University of Minnesota faculty and students to advance local sustainability and resilience through collaborative, course-based projects. During the academic year, RCP collaborated with the City of Brooklyn Park and its partner organizations and agencies on 24 community-identified projects. These projects were matched with 47 courses spanning 21 academic departments at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Duluth campuses, engaging more than 250 students in meaningful real-world projects, and providing Brooklyn Park with information, ideas, and new perspectives on local sustainability and resilience issues. Environmental Stewardship Long-Term Sustainability of Natural Resources Potable Water: Supply, Use, and Conservation Restaurants & Food Waste: Reuse & Disposal Public Safety Pedestrian Safety in the Zane Avenue Corridor and Village Creek Neighborhood Diversifying the Brooklyn Park Police Department Music and the Arts Music and Arts Community Survey and Asset/Need Mapping North Hennepin Community College Performing Arts Center Neighborhood Stability Developed a framework for a natural resource management plan to ensure longterm stewardship of natural resources in the city Assessed current water usage patterns, and identified best practices for conservation education and sustainable development to reduce potable water use Evaluated the potential for creating a city-wide food waste recycling program, and identified best practices for food waste reduction and recycling Identified opportunities for making the Zane Avenue Corridor and Village Creek neighborhood more walkable, increasing access to transit and other neighborhood amenities, and improving public spaces Developed strategies to attract applicants of color to the City s Police Department in an effort to make the police force more representative of the community Identified opportunities for youth music and arts programming by assessing existing programs, barriers to participation, and prospects for new programming Investigated design and programming options for a proposed Performing and Fine Arts Center on the North Hennepin Community College campus Updated the City s Stable Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP) to evaluate the impact of neighborhood improvements since the original SNAP was developed in 2005 Foreclosure Recovery Impact in Brooklyn Assessed the impacts of Brooklyn Park s Foreclosure Recovery Program on housing Park Neighborhoods values and neighborhood stability since the program was instituted in 2010 Creating Thriving Neighborhoods through Developed strategies to improve outreach to renters and create more equitable Greater Renter Engagement access to community information and resources Workforce Development and Employment Measuring Youth Employment in the Investigated youth unemployment in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center to inform Brooklyns programs that will increase youth access to employment opportunities Identified gaps in current workforce delivery models, as well as targeted workforce Workforce Development Strategies development strategies in areas with high unemployment and a diverse workforce Stable Neighborhood Action Plan Update

5 Community Identity and Engagement Challenging Conceptions of Brooklyn Park: Created a branding strategy for Brooklyn Park City Hall to promote and foster a Branding & Public Art positive community image Community Engagement Plan for Developed a community engagement plan to broaden outreach and improve the Comprehensive Plan Update engagement process around the City s 2018 comprehensive plan update Developed a popular annual finance report (PAFR) to improve transparency within Creation of a Community-Oriented PAFR city government and broaden understanding of government finances Evaluation of Brooklyn Park Community Assessed the impacts of Brooklyn Park s 2010 Community Engagement Initiative to Engagement Initiative inform future outreach and engagement efforts Senior and Youth Services Projects Senior/50+ Civic Engagement: An AgeIdentified barriers to senior civic participation and volunteering, and developed Friendly Initiative outreach strategies to engage both new and return senior volunteers Shared-Use Mobility Possibilities in Brooklyn Identified strategies to improve mobility among senior and low-income residents Park through access to shared forms of transportation, such as bike and car sharing North Hennepin Community College Site Provided recommendations for future development on the NHCC campus, including Concepts: Supportive Off-Campus Services private off-campus housing and student support services Parks and Recreation Projects Community Change and Sustainability of Conducted a needs assessment of athletic field use, and developed recommendations Athletic Fields for field surface materials and scheduling to ensure equitable access Nature-Based Recreation: A Recipe for Developed site recommendations and designs for new nature-based recreation areas, Community Health and identified strategies for integrating nature play into existing parks programming Identified strategies for engaging the public in master planning for the farmstead, and Master Planning for Historic Eidem Farm recommended adult education programming to appeal to new visitors from diverse and Homestead cultural and ethnic backgrounds Food Access Evaluation of a Potential Community Determined community goals for a shared commercial kitchen space, and assessed Kitchen obstacles to and opportunities for creation of a new community kitchen or food hub Assessed barriers to accessing healthy, fresh, and culturally foods, and identified Assessing Access to Healthy Food strategies to increase consumption of healthy foods For more information, contact: Mike Greco, Director mgreco@umn.edu, Web: Facebook: RCPumn rcp@umn.edu The Resilient Communities Project (RCP) is a program of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) at the University of Minnesota

6 Citizen Long Range Improvement Committee Agenda 4.2 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Kathy Fraser Vision for Housing Continuum The approved 2018 CLIC workplan outlines forming a task force to look at housing affordability in Brooklyn Park and review the City s newly adopted policy on housing. The first step is to establish a vision for the group and see who would want to participate in the task force.

7 Citizen Long Range Improvement Committee Agenda 4.3 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Kathy Fraser CLIC Values At the July 12, 2018 CLIC meeting Antonio Smith gave a presentation on Cities United. Cities United is a national network of mayors who are committed to developing and implementing plans working in partnership with community leaders, families, youth, philanthropy, government officials and other stakeholders to reduce the epidemic of murders among African American men and boys. At this meeting Antonio asked what were CLIC s values. This item is to have a quick discussion to talk about what CLIC s values are or should be.

8 Citizen Long Range Improvement Committee Agenda 4.4 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: GENERAL AGENDA ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: CLIC 2019 Workplan Discussion Discuss and fill out 2019 Workplan. Attachments: 2018 CLIC Workplan

9 Workplan Community Long-Range Improvement Commission Mar Feb Time frame Late 2020 Project or Task(s) BP2025 Purpose (see next page for info) Outcome (fill in after completed) Age Friendly City Dementia friendly (Minnetonka) Report/Comment Recommend Act Initiated by: Commission Council City Manager Formation of Advisory Group to work with staff Keep this in front of the Council Have a designated employee to lead projects. Have World Health Organization designate Brooklyn Park as an Age Friendly City Review Park System Plan and if any of the age friendly city items are being incorporated. Mid-2019 Communications Report/Comment Recommend Act Initiated by: Commission Council City Manager Review and comment on website redesign. Review, comment, and provide a recommendation on how communication is used and presented internally / externally. Discuss the design and branding presented for the water tower by Brookdale Dr. Late 2018 ongoing Housing Continuum Redevelopment / Development Report/Comment Recommend Act Initiated by: Commission Council City Manager Report/Comment Recommend Act Initiated by: Commission Council City Manager Review City s newly adopted policy on housing. Form a task force to look at housing affordability. Review and recommend a layout for proposed 252 Reconstruction. Look at long term effects of light rail, gentrification, effects on rent levels, and connection to the system (east west mobility). Village Creek and redevelopment of the area Future Planning Report/Comment Recommend Act Initiated by: Commission Council City Manager Review and comment on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Review and comment on CIP / CEP Keep updated with progress of BP Review and comment on Park System Plan. Facility Naming and Memorial Donation Policy CLIC work plan. 1yr Review of Resilient Communities Project. 1: United Community 2: Beautiful Places 3. Thriving Economy 4. Healthy & Safe People 5. Increased Equity 6. Effective & Engaging Gov t Draft Template updated 10/10/17

10 Workplan Projects: What s the purpose? Workplan Community Long-Range Improvement Commission Mar Feb Commissions can either initiate a project themselves OR be asked by the Council or City Manager to do one of the following: Report/Comment Commission studies a specific issue or event topic and reports its findings or comments to the Council, either in writing or in a Council meeting. Commission does not vote. No direct action is taken. Recommend Commission reviews a specific policy issue and makes a formal recommendation to City Council on what action to take. A recommendation requires a majority of the Commissioners support. Individual member comments are not included. Act Commission initiates or takes on a project, approved by Council through their workplan. Example: Charter Commissioner provided a memo on the topic of Council Members being employed by the City part-time, at the Council s request. Examples: Planning Commission recommends approval on land use actions; RPAC made a recommendation on amplified sound policy. Example: HRC partnered with a community organization on an event; City Manager requests that HRC initiated coordinate the All Are Welcome sign initiative and contest. Draft Template updated 10/10/17

11 Workplan Community Long-Range Improvement Commission Mar Feb Draft Template updated 10/10/17

12 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 5.1 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: STANDING ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Age Friendly Brooklyn Park No Action Required Discuss steps the city is doing to become a more age friendly city. Items identified on CLIC s 2018 work plan include: Formation of Advisory Group to work with staff. Ways to keep this in front of the City Council. Have a designated employee to lead projects. Work toward Brooklyn Park to be designated as an Age Friendly City by the World Health Organization. Review the Park System Plan to make sure age friendly items are being incorporated.

13 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 5.2 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: STANDING ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Communications No action required. CLIC has been interested in ways the City communicates both internally and externally. This is an opportunity for CLIC to discuss ways the City can be more effective in this communication and provides CLIC an opportunity to weigh in on how the City can incorporate branding into projects. Items called out on CLIC s 2018 work plan include: Review and comment on website redesign Review, comment, and provide recommendations on how communication is used and presented internally and externally. Discuss the design and branding presented for the water tower by Brookdale Dr.

14 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 5.3 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: STANDING ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Housing Continuum No action required. CLIC is looking for ways for Brooklyn Park to meet the housing needs of a wide range of people. Items included in CLIC s 2018 work plan include: Review City s newly adopted policy on housing. Form a task force to look at housing affordability.

15 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 5.4 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: STANDING ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Redevelopment / Development No action required. CLIC has expressed interest at looking how zoning drives redevelopment and development. Items included in CLIC s 2018 work plan include: Review and recommend a layout for proposed 252 Reconstruction. Look at long term effects of light rail, gentrification, effects on rent levels, and connection to the system (east west mobility). Village Creek and redevelopment of the area.

16 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 5.5 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: STANDING ITEMS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Kathy Fraser Future Planning No action required. CLIC would like to review and comment on long range planning for the City. Items in CLIC s 2018 work plan include: Review and Comment on 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Review and comment on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital Equipment Plan (CEP). Keep updated with progress of BP Review and Comment on Park System Plan. Facility Naming and Memorial Donation Policy. 1 year Review of Resilient Communities Project.

17 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 6.1 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 VERBAL REPORTS AND Agenda Section: ANNOUNCEMENTS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Council Member Rich Gates City Council Report: Council Member Rich Gates Hear Council Report. Each month the Committee will receive an update from the Council Liaison.

18 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 6.2 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 VERBAL REPORTS AND Agenda Section: ANNOUNCEMENTS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Staff Liaison Update: Hear Staff Liaison Update.

19 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 6.3 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 VERBAL REPORTS AND Agenda Section: ANNOUNCEMENTS Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Kathy Fraser Open Discussion Open Discussion. Allow for discussion about future agendas topics and what other CLIC members would like more information about.

20 Community Long Range Improvement Commission Agenda 7.1 Meeting Date: October 11, 2018 Agenda Section: ADJOURNMENT Department: Staff Liaison Attachments: Presented By: Adjournment MOTION, SECONDED BY, TO ADJOURN THE OCTOBER 11, 2018 MEETING OF CLIC.