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CR 96-28 "Dome" Property - \ t Y O = p ,o _ <\,�, � � February 1, 1996 ti o �� Council Report 96-28 3 � P K \ i ; "DOME" PROPERTY � ; ' Prouosed Action � ' Staffrecommends the following motion be approved: Authorize staffto solicit bids and enter into - a contract for demolition of the dome roof. � � The motion will a11ow staff to negotiate a price and enter into a contract for demolition of the � � dome structure. � � � � Overview ; ; � In October 1995, the HRA/Council agreed to retain the dome roof in an effort to further explore ' the potential opportunities of retaining such a structure. Approximately $14,000 has been spent - to date to retain the dome roof. i ' The HRA/Council asked that staff further research the issue of whether or not to retain the dome � � structure and provide further direction to the Council regarding this issue. � � � A"Dome Committee" was formed, consisting of Ed Hanlon, Mike Tait; and Bob Miller. The � 4 purpose of this committee was to research and provide an analysis of a variety of issues regarding ' this structure. This Committee's position is attached to this report. ; � Primarv Issues to Consider � � o What are the estimated cost irnplications of retaining the roof? � o What are the use implications? � o What are the other issues to consider? � ; 3 Supuorting DoCUments � � o Letter from SuperValu o Letter from Hagen Properties � o Memo regarding dome issues � o Letter from Dome Committee � � � � , � � �,� . � Paul T. Steinman � � Economic Development Specialist � � , � � � � � Council Report 96-28 - Page 2 � � 3 � � Primarv Issues to Consider ; j � o What are the estimated cost implications of retaining the roof? � � 1. The City has spent approximately $12,000-$14,000 over and above what would ; � have been originally spent to retain the roof structure. These costs include buying out the demolition contract, consultation on steel bracing, and buying out the parking lot � construction contract. ? Staff estimates that appro�mately $100, 000 will be needed to complete the following � improvements: � • Construct parking lot - $35,000-$40,000 � • Provide a westerly face on the dome roof • Lighting � • Paint interior roof � Structural steel bracing $60,000-$65,000 � • Other costs associated with upgrading the � overall aesthetic appearance of the dome structure � 2. The following are estimated annual operating costs associated with retaining the roof structure: � � • Electrical $2,000-$4,000 � • Insurance $ 500-$1,000 � • Roof maintenance $ 500-$1,000 � • Structural maintenance $ 500-$1,000 � � � TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS: $3,500-$7,000 3. Other costs: • Roof replacement (in 5 years): $25,000-$50,000 � • Painting (each 5-7 years): $10,000-$12,000 � � TOTAL OTHER COSTS: $35,000-$62,000 � , 3 � � � � j � � l . __ i 3 ' Council Report 96-28 - Page 3 ; a i I � o What are the use implications? � � � 1. Parking: ' It has been assumed that a parking lot could be constructed with the dome in place, � which would be similar to what might be provided with complete demolition. ; SuperValu has stressed that the additional parking spaces should complement the � e�sting spaces in Lot 500 by providing flow between the two lots and having no ' obstructions, such as the supporting columns of the roof. The lot design desired by the = Dome Committee, as attached to this report, is one possible scenario. Staffwould need - to further examine this option ; � � ' 2. Civic Use: � Retaining the roof would allow a unique opportunity for the City to provide a covered � area for civic uses. As stated in an earlier letter from Mike Tait of Tait's SuperValu, his � perspective is that such civic uses should be limited by primary dates and times of his � grocery operation. Such limitations on this dome's civic uses greatly affect the benefit - that the public might derive from a unique covered structure. The letter from the � Dome Committee indicates suggested civic use would include a farmers' market, one � day per week, and art fairs limited to one per year. The Dome Committee also ; indicated that rained-out events could be held under the dome. Staff feels there may be ' little or no benefit to spending additional dollars to retain the roof for such a limited �, amount of civic use. � o What are the other issues to consider? � � Attached to this report are letters from Hagen Properties and SuperValu, The letter from Don Hagen, Hagen Properties, indicates that the dome roof should be demolished. As owner of Tait's SuperValu building and Richard's Liquor building, Don Hagen does not support retaining the roof structure, due to the fact that it will create additional parking issues in this area. , � 'The letter from SuperValu indicates, a1so, that they are not in support of retaining the roof � structure. SuperValu has felt that it is imperative for potential Tait's customers to view ; the additional parking as part of the entire parking area, rather than a separate surface lot. � � Alternahves � The Cit Council has the followin alternatives re ardin this matter: � Y g g g � 1. Approve staff recommendation. � 2. Deny staffs recommendation. ; 3. Continue for further information. It is assumed with this alternative that the Council � would direct staff to undertake further research or pursue an alternative avenue with regard to retaining or demolishing the dome structure. � � � -- = UP!'R� L,[/ ` � �C 3cr : ; '•:9�n� 2d� 5. '."'d -� j � ,.. '�3G -�JUIi � i � : � January 9, 1996 3 ; Honorabie Mayor and , 3 Members of the Hopkins Ciry Council � 1010 First Street South � � Hopkins, MN 55343 , � ; Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hopkins City Council: , 1 � This letter is in response to the idea of keeping the Perkl "Dome" at the rear entrance to Boston ; Subway. SUPERVALU INC. is officially opposed to leaving the dome in place ror several , � reasons. First, the intent all atong was to remove the dome entireiy to provide better visibility and y additional parking for downtown businesses and specifically for Mike Tait during busy hours, and � in turn, Mike would upgrade his store. Numerous columns are required to support the roof if teft in piace. Ttiese coiumns prevent a � parking layout which is conducive to additional supermarket parking. For customers to view the � additionai parking as part of Mike's parking fietd, the parking must be striped in the same direction � as Mike's existing parking with no obstructions to entering t�7e new parking field. � � � By removing the roof entirely, a plan can be achieved to handle all site issues and yet provide a proper additional parking for Tait's and other downtown businesses. A single entry/e�cit and � iandscaping as proposed clearly isolates these parking spaces for the Boston Sub and makes them - inconvenient and incompatible with SUPERVALU `s needs. Using the additional parking spaces � for Farmer's Markets and other outdoor sales activities will also be contrary to the needs of Tait's ' Super Valu. � � � With the development of the 1 lth and Main Street intersection, additional pressure will be eYerted on available parking. Therefore, this additional parking should be available at all times to support one of the downtown areas greatest draws, Tait's Super Valu. , Another reason for removing the roof is that it will enhance the appeara.�ce of the development as a whole. The remaining facade is unsightly and does nothing to compli,nent the upg`ra.ded supermarket it faces. Finally, the City wiIi save money by removing the dome entireiy now, as we21 as in maintenance of the roof over time. I understand that Mike has attempted to be cooperative in this matter, but it is clearly in the City's and Mike Tait's best interests to remove the dome entirelv. It is for these reasons that SUPERVALU respectfully requests that the dome be removed af the earliest possible time. Sincerely, � � �� \ `� �� Lloyd ]�on Real EsTate Representative � SUPERVALU 1NC. � Hage� Prope��ies 1589 Highway 7 Suite 203 � Hopkins, Minnesota 55305 (612) 931-9181 FAX:(612) 938-8234 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND DEVFLOPMENT • PROPERTY MANAGEII�NT December l, 1995 Honorable Mavor and Members of the Hopkins City Council " 1010 First Street South Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hopkins City Council: I am sending you this letter today because I am the owner �nd manaqing partner of the Tait's SuperValu building and Richard's Liquor building in Hopkins and I have concerns regarding the espansion of the city parking lot. I understand the City of Hopkins is planning to leave the roof dome over � that part of the Perkl/Mason property, at the rear of the Boston Sub, which has alreadv been torn down. I also understand that the future use of this area could possiblv be for a Farmer's Market and/or other activities as well as parking. I am requesting that the�City Council rethink this proposal as to th� consequences of what this would ao to the present and future business of Tait's SuperValu grocery store. One of the ongoinq and present problems is th2 visibility of Tait's from Main Street. The removal of the buildinq and the roof will provide a much better and more open sight line to what will be the new front of the grocery store. A siqht line that is needed for the continued success of Tait's. Presentiv the qrocery store parkinq lot is �vercrowded on busy days and does not have enough parking for the peak shopping hours of each week. Other acti�ities in the new parkinq area should not be allowed as it would further exasperate the problem. The new parking area should be a continuation of the old lot and not appear as a separate area. The entire id�a of tearing down the buildinq was to provide more parkinq for the newly remodeled and expanded qrocery store. The grocery store is still the most important customer draw for downtown Hopkins, and with the planned downtown additions, we need all the parking we can qet. Farmers' Markets and other outdoor type retail sales businesses are usually not located at the doorstep of a competing tax paying business, and in other arPas wi�hout qrocery stores, they pay rent the same as anyone else. � s � - � � _ � � r I think that in the past, Mike Tait, in a feelinq of cooperation with the City � and other businesses, has not been outspoken but has reqistered his objections � in stronq enouqh words to the Council. In summary, all of the new parking area and at all times, must be used for the maximum additional parkinq for your � present Hopkins businesses. Also the qr.ocery store needs all the a�.ditional Main � Street exposure it can qet. Please Qet rid of the roof. Thank you. � � Sinc rely, A � � � /� ��' ' G�IC/ � �Sl ` G ..��� . ; � �,�� � Donald�F. Haqen ] � � DFH:lh ; � � 3 • j � 1 � � j � � � � � � f � 3 � 3 3 � i 3 � � . � 3 � �3 � � � C i 9 j CITY OF HOPKI �JS MEMORANDUM � �7ATE: November 21, 1995 TO: Steven C. Mielke, City Manager �'ROM: Paul T. Steinman, Community Development Specialist �/ SUBJECT: Dome Issues Jim Kerrigan and I have discussed that the following issues need to be addressed by the Dome Committee, consisting of Ed Hanlon, Mike Tait, and Bob Miller. • Structure a process through Hopkins Business & Civia Association for civic organizations to apply to use the dome for civic activities. • Provide a description of the types of activities that will occur in the dome, when these events will occur, and where parking will be accommodated for such events. • Identify a�funding source for ongoing maintenance costs• � associated with retaining the dome, approximately $5,000 to $7,000 annually. • Provide a dome/parking lot design that will meet the requirements of the Committee and the City. City issues: � Maximize number af spaces (minimum of 20) � Prohibit exit or entrance from dome lot onto 11th Avenue � Limit exit/entrance to dome lot to one and locate as far away from the alley entrance on ilth Avenue as possible � Incorporate Mainstreet design elements and colors � Address roof drainage issues � Ensure proper flow between this lot and Lot 500 � Provide a well lit, welcoming appearance • Provide ideas for acceptable design of the dome, including signage, lighting, landscaping, and other aesthetic issues. I would also include, as part of any future discussion with the Dome Committee, the issue that the City has an obligation to provide a minimum of 20 parking spaces in this area as part of its redevelopment agreement with Tait''s SuperValu. The agreement provides that a covenant will be recorded against th�: approximately 20 parking spaces so that they will always remain . as parking for use by the general public. - P511205A , � � t. � — 1 — ':� � 7� i-i lJ i � : .� :� P e1 � , , ; ' ; � � � ; City of Hopkins , January 3Q, 1996 � c!o Paat Stei�iman 1010 First Street South Hopkins, Mn.55343 cc Honarable Mayor and City Council � � � � From: Dom� Issues Committee: t ' 1 Ed Han on, �30� Mtl er, M�ke Ta�t � (933.043Q0} (938.8440) ( 938.6301 } � , � 3 Our committee held several meetings to discuss the issues relative to retaining the curved roof ' structure over the new lot #S00 addition. 'VVe agreed with the Position statement of the HBCA � 3 � Board of Directors in terms of its purpose. ; � � a � It is the consensus of the committee that the Dome shoutcE remain with the rollowing conditions; ` A. Vt lit • That the structure does not im � ; •�ibi _v, pede the visibitity of Taits from the corner of � � l lth and Mainstreet: This has been accomplished by removing th� first bay, and { ; should be kept in mind when adding any additional piIiar support that may be � ' needed. � ; 6. Ap�eazance; The overall appeaxance of the structure should bF enhanced by using ' ; � ; paints, lights, skylights and hardware that compliment the new Mainstreet scape and � that which would show of�'as much of tne steel support structure as possible. Wail � murals of a"Mark�t Piace" nature would be very desirable. (i.e. St Lawrence Market . � � in Toranto) , � C. Desi� That the loYs marked spaces and traffic flow design should be oriented to the ! � spaces and tra�c flow of the portion of the [ot nearest to Taits. It is important that the � Taits' customer perceives the new section of parking as added parking for the � ; grocery sto�e. A'bne-way" version af the original design as pictured in the Sun Sailor � � was our ficst chaice. ( see attachment } ! � � D.��nhanced Parking; "Ho�kins 11th Ave Pavilion" or "Hoplcins Mazketplace Pavilion" = are a couple of building names that we liked. The names are submitted so as to � convey a serise af �iurpose for keeping the structure. The priority is to provide � enhanc°d additiona� parking for the retail customers in the area. This is a secondary � � benefit to the businesses in the area, and a primary beneft to the downtown customer. ; � � E. Marke� Ptace_ The pavilion's second purpose would be to provide very limited use for � � quality events that would heip to build the Hopkins' Marketplace atmosphere. i.e. the � Farmers Market which currently operaies in the open and potentiaily rainy c�nditions � of the Downtown park and an occasiona! Art fair use that would compliment a festival i � ¢ event. i � ' � ( � I � � - - --- F E S- 1- 9 6 T H U 1 6: 3 f� �_ 0 3 F. Use and Restrictions Use of the structure for an event purpose shouid be treated as any other specia! event � which would require the use of a parking lot or street. i.e. A special use permit would be applied for by a qualifying organization; We suggest that the following rules and guidelines be accepted and used for such a purpose; Farmers Market; Encourage its use so as to promote and facilitate a Home Grown Miruiesota farm goods market. Grocery stores lieensed in Hopkins may also vend from the pavilion during scheduled "Market" times. Its use should be limited to take up no more than 1/3 of the spaces for parking (8} and no mvre than l day per week (Sunday is preferred by Taits, but Saturday is ak) and no more than 4 hours at a time (8am-noon currently) Art Fcrirs; As a cultural enhancement to the area Art fairs in conjunction with a city , festival ( i.e. Mainstreet Days, Raspberry Fest, etc.} would be encouraged. Limit to one fair per year lasting no longer than one weekend ( Sat! Sun}. Input and ' guidance from the HAAA may help to ensure that the Art fairs are in fact art. It �vouid not be in the interest or spirit of intentions to use the p$vilion for other . market� such as; Flea Markets, Auto Shows, Antique Sales etc. Rained Out Events; Hopkins business and civic organization events that plan to use the pavilion due io weather conditions could do sa pr�vided that request are a submitted at least 30 days prior to the need and that the final decision ta relocate � the event is made 3 hours prior. i,e. Music in the park, Rasp. Fashion Show, Talent contest. Prohibite� Use. Events that wouid not be appropriate for its use would be events that; � l. Are too big in seope that would aggravate parking needs of the Iocal businesses, � 2. Events that may distw the peace of the nearby residential communit �. 3. Events that are langer than 2 days in iength i.e. Christmas tree sale. 4. Events #hat take place .durir�g key grocery seil weeks. ( see Taits 10.20.961etter) � G. .Roof Dra.inage; We defer this issue to the experts in pubtic works. I (see I�Iorb K�,.'�er 10119/95 letter) H. Financin� On�oin�,Maintenance; This is the �nly area that we couid not reach a _ consensus. We agr�ei� that there are many options that cauld be explored. i.e. General tax fund, Special assessments, Rental revenues, or private ownership. Mike Tait does not feel it shautd be an expense for tl::. general fund. �ob Miller and i feel that there is both purpose and president to support the argwnent for funding the maintenance from the generat furd. Private ownership is zfso a viable possibility. We were not ahle to bring this discussion to a conclusion due ta the urgency of reporting our overaU . recornmendations. 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