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272994 N�HITE - CITV CIERK �'� PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAUL Council �� CANARV -- DEPARTM - Flle NO. � BLUE �MAVOR `� o cil Resolution Presented By � Referred T Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date i RESOLUTION ADOPTING DISTRICT 14 PLAN AS PART OF THE SAINT PAUL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. WHEREAS, The City of Saint Paul is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.353, to carry on comprehensive municipal planning activities for guiding the future development and improve- ment of the City; and WHEREAS, The City of Saint Paul as a local government unit within the metropolitan area is required under Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.858, to prepare a comprehensive plan in accordance with Laws 1976, Chapter 127; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Saint Paul is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, to adopt or amend a comprehensive plan or portion thereof after a recommendation by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, The District 14 Planning Committee has prepared a plan for District 14 and submitted it to the Planning Commission for consideration; and WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has reviewed the District 14 Plan and by Resolution File No. 7962, adopted February 23, 1979, recommended its adoption subject to the insertion of certain com- ments attached to said resolution; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Saint Paul held a public hearing on said plan on May 9, 1979, at which time interested COUNCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Butler In Favor Hozza Hunt Levine _ __ Against BY -- Maddox Showalter Tedesco Form A pproved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY gy, /�lpproved by A�lavor: Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Councii BY — — BY WHITE - CITV CLERK • .�C�� PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PA IT L Council G ��,,, CANARV - DEPARTMENT BLUE �MAVOR File NO. ' � Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date 2. citizens were given the opportunity to present their views; and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Saint Paul has reviewed the District 14 Plan and comments thereon; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby finds that Jefferson Avenue west of Edgcumbe Road should be changed from a collector street to a local street; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That, subject to such finding, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby adopts the District 14 Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to such review by the Metropolitan Council as may be required by law; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, That this action does not constitute an implicit adoption of the Comprehensive Plan of 1963 or portions thereof as previously recommended by the Planning Commission. COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays � w'�i2�'-� Hozza In Favor Hunt I.evine _�__ Against BY Maddox Showalter T�` � 2 2 �g�g Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted b Date Ce ified P� -- Coun � Sec�etary BY � By � t#ppro ;Navor: Date � ? rJ �9�9 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By ��+�ED JU N 2 i979 �c �� r..+- . . . . I� . � ' . . .. . . . � �� , �. ' �•.,� A_..�. , E�M t11. j,�f�„g;�5 � � Re�r. z 9 j8'j76 ; E�I,�R►�IATZON QF ADMIN�$T�T.. Q�DERS, . # a � �oNS� o��,._,...� �s . > Date: I�rc#� l b,_ t 9�9 `, ;�. TQ: MAYOR GEORGE' LATIMER � �, �tECE � �ED F�= aaaies Bei 1 us� MAR 16 1979 �� ,�, . �:' Di�trfct 14 P1a� �AAYCR'!� t'�i� ; . r ;; AC�'I�+1��RE�;�D: ,; - �,. Tr��t#� �fstrict 14 �latn ta Ci�y ��ac�7`. :�: = i � � '� �, ,,,_','. € ; i �w��sE.� x�,��oa�� $oR �u� �cTZOr�:: ; � fll�taA��g Co�ris�#=►tt #� �'�"�t� pi.��t fi4 �'T�,; �i�r �i-'t �ust ` l�td paQl ic I�t�� '�r �t�aptd� as �I�"!.� ��N��r�s�t�re I�lab. ; �; �� :� � � � �� .= E �. , ,� , , � r � �AT".�ACHi!4�TS s `, �. � �� 1t. Letter� � J�l�nni�q ,A�i��tstrator to Ma�yor. � . 2� Lat�ter Qf �rar�smit�►� to C�ty C�t��nc�l 1�or Ml�,yvr�s si�t��'�e�, � � �. �f g�t ca�r�tea oi� Di strl ct t 4 P1�n. � . � :�� , , z : �:; : � , � , � . , . / ' 1 Fs I 1�+�7�� a , , • lfay 10, 19T9 . �. . , Afs. 3utsanne Fli�sch �, . + City Attorney � � � . Rod�a 647:, City Hall $t. Pnul, MinnesoteE � Dear Ms. Flinscb: ;� , _ , ; . ; \ The Cit,y Cotuicil, af�er a p�lia �tar3,a8 � �Y 9:�1979, �oP� a motion to approv�e t1�s DfstricL lb Flsc�, T2�e Cpune3l requests ',' - - that the proper r�salution b� prepared adopting the ai.str3ct 1� ` ' Plan to• be placed on the /Puesday, I�(q�y 22nd Plgenda, I would ' ' �sug�eat tl�at yrsu� contact Mr. Rog�r Ryan o!` the Pl�nn-in�.S±aff �� relativ�e to tbe text ot the reaolution. - ;�� - Yery truly yours, . . . � � � , , Ro�1e Mix ! . . ` City C2erk : , , . � � , , � . IkBO:l,a . i � , . , � , ac: Plaat:ing 3tatf, Rogar Rysn , Coirnu►ity Derelopeent De�+t. : . < < � , - " . � " f ' . - I. . . . , . . , .. � , . . � . � ' . . . . � � ' � � . . ' � � . . . � , . . . . _ . . . - . ' . . � . � , . _ � ` � s a ' �, �"7�q9� April 16, 1979 Rose Mix, City Clerk 3� City xall St. Paul, Minnesota Dear Rose: Please be notified that I have called a special meeting of the City Council for Wednesday, May 9, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. st Nativity School, 1900 Stanford Avenue to con ' er approval t e istrict 14 Plan. � Counc side We, the undersigned Councilmen, do hereby waive written notice requirements for a special meetin� of the City Council on Wednesday, M�Y 9, 1979, at 7:00 P.M. at Nativity School, 1900 Stanford Avenue, for reasons stated above. %f�� , �.�� e�ti�=='�. � - CITY OF SAINT P�UL _�' � . �o � ;� DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �+ nrt�;tuu ,F . s: �i��t��d�u a �s! " DIVISION OF PLANNING ��8. +��• . • 25 West Fourth Street,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55102 GEORGE UTIMER 612-298-4151 MI�YOR March 16, 1979 Mr. George P. Young Superintendent of Schools 360 Colborne Saint Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear Mr. Young: On February 23, i979, the City Planning Comnission rer.orr�nended that the City Council adopt the Macalester-Groveland District 14 Plan as an element of the comprehensive plan. District Plans ar.e neighborhood-level plans which deal with the physical , social , and economic problems of the district and proposed solutions. They are prepared with extensive involvement by district residents and businesses. When the City Council adopts a district plan, it adopts the districts policies� as the city policy for that district. The District 14 Plan, as well as the 15 other district plans which the Planning Commission will review and recommend to the City Council , contains recommendations on education. The Planning Commission believes that recommendations on education are an appropriate part of district plans, but does not recommend the City Council adopt them as city policies for the district. District recommendations on education are beyond the city's jurisdiction to implement. The Planning Corr�nission, therefore, is forwarding the District 14 Plan to the Board of Education, the governmental unit with the jurisdiction to implement educational recommendations, for its consideration. incerely, - c� J s J. Bellus Planning Administrator JJB:RR:sb � cc: Mayor George Latimer Saint Paul City Council P1r. Howard Guthmann Mr. Mike McTeague � � � ' • . • ,,. � , - .' , � ; ` . � � " J , � � ' ' i , a�12'�1 S� 3.� - � �. Kars�t �hristoffersc�n � � ) Co�tuni�jr Dev�elrrprs�nt Coordtaator " . -. l�+tti �'loor, Cit,�y Hsll An�n�et , De� Ms. Chri�tot'fers�ts; � ' � ' : Tb� City Camcil taday a�dopteci s, ma�i�n settin� a dste of , ptsb�ici �rine for `l�y 9� 19'T��: at 7tt,1� P.ld. ,t ,l�lstivit�r . Se�ol t�cs cousider spprovsl o�' the D3,gtrict 14 PUtn. - ; , � .Very truly yourt, � 1 . - Ros�t rdiu _ � City� Clerk, _ ; , ABOtIa , � e�t Ro;�eri Ryi�n, Pl,�ttnin.� Sfaa�'1° , ' . � , ' � , � , � � , ' : i , �� i / �. �� . . � . . . ' � . ' ' � �.. � �."*. . �-.�'? .• - � ' . .. � . . . . . , , ' , . � . � _ � . �I �.1 . T��.)� �� . . . � � . . J' � ' � . . ' . . . ' . . . . . � . . . � . . ' . . 1 � • , � � - • , . , . � ( . . , _ '�rch 22� 197y. , , , ` , , Karen Chx�i�tc��'fe�•sc�n - , Partici�stion Cc>c�rc?inator ; � l��h Fl,00r, Gity �'�nneZ , , , - r , Dear Ka�en: • , � � The �ity Counbil toda,y received� the D�.�trict 14 plan from ' � . � . I�Ra,yor Lati�aer. The C1ty Co�ane�.l �ue:3ted thrxt you di�tcuss . � . a pr�?pose�l d�t� o�' �•e�tY'i� ; w►3.th r�presentatives ��' lTistr�ct l� and rne�ke a recc��z::�nciation to the City Co�ncil. � Vc>.°i� �ruly yauts, . , . . . � . ; � � • . ��;:c �iix - , �c�ty ci��: . , . � , ; , , aeo:i8 � � , - , , , _ i , , � . � : .. / - . , , / � ' ' ; ! � 1 .'� , , , , . � _ , , , _ ` , . , , . - , � MACALESTER-GROVELAND DISTRICT 14 PLAN �� ■ � � � � � DIVISION OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CITY OF SAINT PAUL � 421 WABASHA STREET SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, 55102 TELEPHONE: 612-298-4151 � ' � STATUS OF THIS REPORT (MARCH 1979) , District plans become part of the City's comprehensive plan a�ter being approved by the district, certified by the Planning Comnission, and adopted by the City Council . Three community organizations have approved ' the District 14 Plan. These organizations are the Randolph Heights Neighborhood Association, Highland-Groveland-Macalester Association, and the Southwest Area Community Council . Next the Planning Commission � � reviewed the plan and certified it in February 1979, except for the district's recommendation on Jefferson Avenue, multi-service center, day care, comnunity recreation centers, and education. This plan is currently under review by the City Council . , � � � � ' � 1 i _ 1 � 1 1 1 1 1 � DISTRICT 14 PLAN � , GROVELAND/MACALESTER/RANDOLPH HEIGHTS' • � � A STAFF WORKING PAPER � 78-214-SWP-O� JUNE 29, 1978 � � - � � � � � � � - � � � DISTRICT 14 PLANNING COMMITTEE 1 AND NEIGHBORHOOD SECTION PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMTC DEVELOPMENT � 421 WABASHA STREET ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 � � � TABLE OF CONTENTS � � 1 . INTRODUCTION � � . LN 3 N 3 � 2.1 .1 RECOMMENDATIONS 3 2.1 .Q PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 3 2.1 .3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4 � 2.1 .4 BACKGROUND DTSCUSSTON RATIONALE 4 .2 HOUSING 8 2.2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 8 � 2.2.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 8 2.2.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 9 2.2.4 BACKGROUND/DTSCUSSTON/RATIONALE 10 12 � 2.3.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 12 2.3.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 13 2.3.� GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 14 � 2.3.4 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION RATIONALE 15 17 2.4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 17 � 2.4.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 17 2.4.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 18 2.4.4 BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RATIONALE 18 19 i 2.5.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 19 2.5.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES tDENTIFIED 19 2.5.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 21 � 3. SOCIAL N � 3.1 .1 RECOMMENDATTONS 23 3.1 .2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTTFIED 23 3.1 .3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 24 : 3.1 .4 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/RATTONALE ____ 24 �� 3.2.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 25 � 3.2.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 27 3.2.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 27 3.2.4 BACKGROUND/OTSCUSSTON/RATIONALE 28 � � � � � �, . � 3.3.�1 RECOMMENDATIONS 30 � 3.3.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 31 3.3.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 31 3.3.4 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/RATIONALE 32 � 3. I S E 3 3.4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 33 3.4.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 33 � 3.4.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 34 3.4.4 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/RATIONALE 35 � . E L EC EN� TI N 4.2 PROBLEMS ND ISSUES IDENTTFIED � , � ED S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3.3.�1 RECOMMENDATIONS 30 3.3.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED 31 3.3.3 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 31 3.3.4 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/RATIONALE 32 � 3. L S E 3.4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS 33 3.4.2 PROBLEMS AND TSSUES IDENTIFIED 33 � 3.4.3 GOALS ANO OBJECTIVES 34 3.4.4 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION/RATIONALE 35 � . C N EC END I NS 4.2 PROBLEMS AND ISSUES IDENTIFIED � � CE S � � � � � � � � � � � R DUCTION � 1 .0 INT 0 � � - Located on the western edge of the city, District 14 (the Maca�lester/Groveland/Randolph Heights area) is bounded on � the west by the Mississippi River, the Short Line Road on the east, Su�mit Avenue on the north, and Randolph on the south. Predominantly a single family, residential � community, the area is characterized by large, two story homes and tree-19ned streets. According to the 1970 census figures, there were about �. 24,000 people living in District 14, which is a slight increase from the 1960 census. In some ways, the area resembles suburban communities: the population is pre- � dominantly wh9te, well-educated, middle income and home- owners. Unique characteristics are a somewhat �igher eld�rly population and a large number of single indivi- � duals who own their own homes. The district contains four colleges in or bordering it: Mecalest�r, St. Thomas, St. Ca�herines and St. Paul Seminary. For this reason, � there is a htgfier percentage of people fin the 18-24 age group than the ctty on a wf�ole. General District Planning began in the spring of 1976. � Neighborhood associations were used extensively with a large amount of comnunity input. � � - . � � � � � � � 1 . � �� RE 1 MAP OF DISTRICT 14 � FIGU , ,- -- ° —_-- _ R - �,.L.��r.� ..�cl ,.,.. ..o..,. ,_ . .._�_ �q : � � — — I —�` � =-- — - - � n rL�—��' -� � I ��'�Jtl� �o.«.� �� _ BBBP��'��""�- 1�� ;��— �,.�ir�� M✓� Be� � B 8 �I_�JB��\� ��L. _.J � :��__�� ; �l ..,.. ..�. � �� C�� _ ��E_-�E--;� .,. � B L�� a� �� ,..,..,, �� 7 �� ` �� ' � � �� B�B � ;� :� i �� f��C� �� — �� = � , �� ,; .qr �� ••.�,._..��.,.,.,.,..._ � B �B�B ','�`�,'.',.� --��—�` �; �°—� _ � � �� 0�� -� ��-_'�— II B� �� ...�1'�....�� _�'� �, II � �� _ � ,; � 8� �� BE�CI� �DE�L� — !,I '� � � �E� 8��LJ�� _�__7��1��C� � .�� I � _� ,�� —��— ]: ��B ', ,r— (�JO[�]f� t—� � 'I 3� —.-1 � ,.,. � — _ _ — `�_! �l I � .., e �o..... ,. ..�. �� .... �� I ' j-, � �'� s _ � � —,�._ ,. ......,,. .�.e�.. . � 0 no�000 _aTmo 'e°° .000.._�ou . 9CYE �M . � � � � � � ♦ � � � I • � i � � P 2.0 PHYSICAL LAN � . � . E E .Limit retail , commercial and multi-family housing expan- � sion to areas already zoned for such use. .Develop a comprehensive parking plan to reduce parking � congestion and conflict along Grand Avenue and in other commercial areas (see Economic Section) . � . Increase park, playground and open space within the district as opportunities become available, especially in the area bounded by Snelling, Randolph, Fairview and � Surr�ni t Avenue. 2.1 . PR BLE S N ISSUES IDENTI IED � .Lack of sufficient park and playground space within the district. � .Lack of adequate on and off-stre�t parking adjacent to commercial areas and apartment buildings, especially severe along Grand Avenue, at Grand and Hamline and at � Randolph-Snelling. ` .Conflict between commercial and residential areas: Through traffic on residential streets, increased noise � and litter. .Potential expansion of business and retail facilities � into residential areas. .Potential increase of higher density apartment buildings which could change the stngle-family character of the � neighborhood. � � � � � � 3 � . � � 2. . GO ND OBJEC IVES .To retail and improve the residential quality of the - canmunity. � .To provide more off-street parking ad�acent to comme�^cial areas and apartments. � .To increase park, playground and open space within the district as opportunittes become available, especially in � � the area bounded by Snelling, Randolph, Fairview and Summit. .To conf�ne commercial and retail expansion to areas � presently zoned for such use. V�Frtually all the land in District 14 is already used in � one way or another. Eighty percent (80%) of the land is single-famil and duplex housing. The remaining twenty � percent (20�� is used by small bus9ness, apartment bui�ldings. institutions (churches and schools) and parks and playgrounds. Less than one percent (1�) of the land � is vacant (see Figure 2). Expansion for business, comrnercial or recreational purposes has been limited both by zoning and by the limit�d amount of vacant land. � The residential character of the district was seen by the community as a ma�or asset to be strengthened. Develop- ment of addittonal parks and playgrounds would enhance � the residential qut�lity of ljfe and is strongly proposed. � � � � � � 4 � � � . � While the existing business, especially along Grand Avenue, is considered an important part of the community, � further business expansion should be confined to arterial streets. The area is seen as a stable, residential community. Business should enfiance and serve the comm- � unity as it does now, rather tF�an expand to tF�e degree where it confli�cts with the communtty and alters the residential character of the district. The inadequacy of parking, espe¢ially along Grand Avenue, creates � - serious problems �er both tF�e business operators and the neighboring residents. Flgure 2 illustrates the existing �and use and the zoning conflicts between existing use '� and the Zoning Ordinance. Grand A�!enue presents the � greatest number of conflicts between 6usiness and residential uses. When the new zoninq ordinance was � passed in 1975, the conflicts between businesses along Grand who wished additional ]and for expansion and/or off-street parking, and the homeowners and residents � along Grand who wished to curtail business �xpansion were not sat9sfactori1y reso1ved. Thus, the planning co�xnittee recorrNnnended that a comprehensive parking study be done along Grand Avenue to fully resolve these issues. � Such a study should consfder the entire length of Grand Avenue (Districts 14 and 16} and have the support and participation oF the City of St. Paul , the Grand Av�enue � Business Association, members of the Districts 14 and 16 Planning Ccxnmittees and ad�acent resident� and property owners, The purpose of the study would be to assess the need for additi'onal off-street parking, necessary changes � fn circulation (pedestrian and vei��'cular), proposed changes in land use and generally resolve the critical issues to keep Grand Avenue the successful commercial and � residenttal street which it is now. � � � � � , 5 . , � . � � � 1 ', �� : � � i �� C ^�a�- _ —;�' _ �� ' � � �� — � �� _.�:�.�� " f -� ■ � �� --- �■� � �� ---� , �� , `_� � � � � � � �� - ;' //r %/I//i` - -- � �/,`�� j �. � � � � � ��`��`� :�� ;� �� ''� / �°' QQ�Q� }� �ppy b yy�pypypy�� ' [ pp�� q +��': �/ �t�•�• .�:: .� �3QQGD 0�:�9� •t2x '.�.Llm� gO1}.... 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However, since over two-thirds of the housing in the district is over forty years old, concern was expressed � for the future upkeep of homes and the necessity of major improvements such as wiring, plumbing, roof and exterior maintenance. A 1977 windshield survey was conducted by City Planning � staff with assistance from Ma�alester College Students. This survey was done to update a similar survey done in � 1974. The results of the 1977 survey show that the housing in District 14 - at least from exterior analysis - is in excellent conditjon. Less than 5% of the homes and � apartments appeared to require either ma3or or minor repair. Since only an exter9or survey was done, ma�or repair work still could be needed on the interior "systems" of many homes - wfiring, plumbing, heatfng, etc. � The Residentjal Improvement Strategy for �he City of St. Paul designates District 14 as a mixture of Conser- , vation I and II areas, and Tmprovement I areas. See Residential Improvement Strategy, St. Paul City Planning, February 1977, for explanation of categories. � � � � � � � 10 � � � . � As suggested in the Residential Improvement Strategy, a � "truth in housing" bill should be approved by the City Council and State Legislature. The disclosure of code violations at the time of home sales would be an impor- tant step towards the community goal of rehabilitation � and stability. Presently, non-disclosure perpetuates the "why fix it, I 'm going to sell it anyway" attitude. District 14 residents want housing maintenance to be an � ongoing process and a "truth in housing" bill would help significantly, � Home improvement loans at below-market interest rates are needed for both interior and exterior maintenance, because many of the homes in the area are older and may already or will soon require major work such as new wiring, � plumbing, roofing, etc. Although approximately seven million dollars in private mortgage money was used in the district in 1975, community residents are encouraging � banks and financial institutions to provide even greater mortgage and rehabilitation financing to district resi- ' dents. , Some residents felt that increases in property taxes as a result of home improvements deter further repair by the homeowner. They believe there should be some sort of � governmental incentive for rehabilitation and other work which brings homes in compliance with minimum housing standards. � The high cost of construction can be reduced significantly when residents do maintenance work themselves. To do this, residents need not only the know how, but also � equipment. The unavailability of tools for house and apartment maintenance and rehabilitation work or lack of awareness of where to get tools, especially for major, � seldom done jobs, e.g. , power saws, router, etc. , is a problem. And even if these tools were available, some residents would nevertheless be unable to do the task � because they are elderly or handicapped. A group contracting proqram in which neighbors join to- gether to group purchase tools, services, (such as � roofing jobs, painting, etc. ) should be explored. Several similar programs exist in the Twin Cities area as well as nationally. Both Randolph Heights Neighborhood � Association and the Highland-Groveland-Macalester Associa- tion have the basic organizational skills necessary to form the basis for such a service. Non-profit founda- � t�ons have been supportive of initial setting-up costs for such ventures elsewhere. � 11 � . . � 1 . NS I . . C E S .Implement a Streets and Highway Plan which encourages � motor�sts to use narrow side streets for short trips, "collector" streets such as Cret9n, Fairview, Hamline, St. Clair and Grand for trips within the neighborhood and "arterial " streets such as Cleveland, Randolph, Snelling, � Summit, Lexington and the Short Line for long trips out- side the community. � .Localize Jefferson Avenue. � .Implement a "basket-weave" stop sign program, that is, � the placement of stop s9gns on every other block along local (side) streets in residential areas. . Install signs which would change Lincoln Avenue to a one- � way street for one block on either side of Hamline Avenue to feed into Hamline Avenue. .Eliminate the right-turn-on-red around elementary and � �unior h�gh schools. Post no right turn on red signs at Hamline and Jefferson, and Cleveland and St. Clair. , .Study the traffic implicat9ons of the Pleasant Avenue Parkway and Short Line Road hook-up on the neighborhood and district. Make recommendations for alterations, � alternatives which would lessen any negative impacts on the ad�acent neighborhoods. This could involve closing entrance and exit ramps to the Short Line, from the � neighborhood, re-engineer9ng existjng ramps for improved safety, mak9ng alterations in existing signs and/or traffic flow within the community. The impacts of traffic generated to and from the Wilder/Park Nursery � development should be evaluated as part of this study. .Enforce exis.ting speed limits on the River Road. � .All bike paths (exist9ng and proposed) should be clearly marked and signed for bike use only. � .Create new bjke paths, clearly signed, separated from motorists and pedestrian traffic along: Mississippi River Road; Surtmit Avenue; the Short Line to Pleasan� � Avenue corridor to downtown; and Edgcumbe Road to High- land Park to the M�ssissippi R3ver. . . Improve the bus signing system to include maps of the bus � route and time schedules. .Begin mini-bus or dime fare zone along Grand Avenue. � .Construct bus shelters at Grand and Hamline Avenues and additional bus shelters downtown. � 12 � � SECTION 2.3.1 The Planning Comnission does not recommend the plan to localize Jefferson � Avenue west of Edgcumbe Road, with the exception that we do concur with the localization of Jefferson Avenue west of Fairview. � � � � . � . LE S N ISSUES DENTIFIED � .There is too much through traffic along residential streets: -Along Griggs from St. Clair to Jefferson and Randolph; 1 -Around Brimhall and Palace, people use side streets to avoid the Jefferson and Randolph stop lights on Snelling; -Delivery trucks use Br9mha11 from St. Clair to Randolph; -Heavy traffic on Syndicate from Grand to St. Clair, � around the Red Owl and Tom Thumb markets; -Pascal used as a through street between Grand and St. Clair to avoid Snelling; � -Davern used from St. Clair to Randolph; and -Prior used as more than a residentjal street. .Exjsting traffic laws are not adequately enforced � (speedjng, truck traffic along Grand Avenue, snow birds not consistently ticketed in winter time,limited parking along Grand not enforced). 1 .Speed limit is too high on side, residential streets. � .Streets are not adequately maintained and need paving, especially on res�dential streets. New paving should be priority in areas losing elms. Combjne pav9ng with sewer ' . installation to avoid duplication and unnecessary neigh- � borhood disruptjon. .Bushes and shrubs at alley entrances and on front corner � lots obstruct the view and present a safety hazard, especially critical at thoroughfare intersections, along Fairview and Snelling. � .There is too much through traffic in alleys. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION � . Inadequate bus service on Fairview and Cleveland, espe- cially connecting to I-94 or University Avenue. Twenty percent of workers in District 14 work in Hennepin County. i .The bus serv9ce to Highland Village along Cretln and Ford Parkway is lnadequate. � .Bus shelters are needed at: St. Clair and Snelling (for both St. Clair and Snelling routes); Grand and Cleveland; and Grand and Hamline or Syndicate. � � , 13 � . � � .Buses are not very attractive forms of transportation compared to cars. It is often difficult to know bus � routes, timetables, etc. Signing system for buses is inadequate. Other modes of transportation should be explored - perhaps trackless trolley cars, double-decker buses, etc. � PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC .Pedestrians are not given the right-of-way by motorists, � even at marked crossings. Busy streets are generally hard to cross, Grand, Snelling and Victoria. .Right turn on red causes safety problems for children, � especially around playgrounds and schools - Randolph He9ghts School (Jefferson� and Haml9ne) , Groveland (St. Clair and Prjor and St. Clair and Cleveland). � .Snow not shoveled at intersections, hazardous for pedes- trjans. Not all residents shovel their sidewalks � regularly. BICYCLE � .The bike path on River Road seriously needs upgrading. .Bike routes should be safe (separated from motorists and pedestrians where possible) and clearly marked. � .Curbs should be ramped for bicyclists as well as handi- capped persons. � .3. GO LS ND OBJEC IVES .Te channel , control and minimize through traffic within � the district. .To utilize existing streets to carry traffic. � .To encourage the mobility and to ensure the safety of pedestrians. � .To encourage efficient use of mass transit and max9mize energy conservation. .To improve enforcement of existing laws and regulations � (parking, speed9ng, pedestrian rights). .To improve public mass transit to district residents, � especially for north-south movement, along Grand Avenue and to Hjghland Village. � 14 � � � � a racti e and safe bike aths within district and .Create tt v p for inter-distrlct travel : Promote biker�and driver ' education. .Increase on-street and off-street aesthetic parkt-ng � opportun9ties for carrnercial and retail centers �nd for multi-family housing units. � . . Transportation involves the movement of people and goods from place to place. In District 14 there is no ma�or � industry or large commercial development, so the primary emphasis was on movement of people, by foot, �icycle, car and bus. Not on�y was access from place to place looked � at, but also the effects that transportation - primarily cars and trucks - has on tf�e �neighborhoods. � In reviewing the prel9minary staff recommendations concer- ning the city Streets and Highway Plan, community support was generated for �he idea of channeling traffic onto existing main or through streets. Agreement was reached � that Summit, Grand, St. Clair and Randolph would continue to carry the ma�ority of east-west traffic in the area and that any east-west tf�rough traff9c on side streets � should be channeled to these streets. The north-south traff9c carriers are Cretln, Cleveland, Fairview, Snel- ling, Hamline and the Short LiM� Road. The clear recog- nit�on of these streets as the primary routes through the ' netghborhood allo�s the canmunity to then restrict and minimize traffic on residential streets. As the Streets and Highway Plan suggests, traffic should flow from � smaller, local streets for short tr9ps to "collector" streets for trips wlthin the neighborhood or to larger . artertal streets or freewe�ys for longer trips and trips � to other canmunities or the metro area (see following map). Many of the reccxnmendations listed a6ove were designed to channel traffic from local , residential streets onto � collector and/or more ma�or streets. Each of the recom- mendatlons was developed to address specif9c problems. Meetings with the staff of the Public Works Department � has indicated no substantive disagreement with the recam- mendations. One area remalned unresolved: �Public Works felt that signs restricting no-right-turn-on-red around � schools ovould be ineffective and that, if right turns on red pose serious pro6lems, then the law should be changed. � � 15 , � FIGURE 7 TRAFFIC CIRCULATION SYSTEM � � Summit I � �� y � Grand ° 1 � _ � 91 ; 1 " �� d .=°I � C C '` � •� �t N C t 'N C.y C�' �+ y' _ � $t. ��AI� � � ' � a t , .� ; ; � 1 ' e ' � � o o' ' ' a o 1 ' � C � ' tl �, W �' � �� i��N�� r�� —� minor arterial level b — collector � Residents on either side of Jefferson Avenue in � District 14 were surveyed to assess their feelings re- � , garding the localizing of the street. Over three-fourths of the people contacted favored such a change. The . � Publfic Works Department and Planning Office feel that Jefferson is not needed as a traffic carrier since St. Clair and Randolph are only four blocks away on � either side. Tf�e Community Associations (Highland- Groveland-Macalester Association and Randolph Heights � Association) were informatly contacted to determine their views on tf�e Jefferson Avenue proposal . Both groups � favored the recomnendation. Many problems listed by committee members and residents • � are not specifically addressed in the recommendations. In some cases, the problems are being handled through immediate action. For example, the new team police unit � was informed of problems with� traffic law and parking enforcement problems. The Metropo1itan Transit Commission has been forwarded ti�e recommendations regar- ding bus service. Tn still other cases (such as sidewalk � shoveling, sF�rubbery removal) the solution to the pro- blems rest with private citizens and the comnunity organizations will attempt to resolve these problems on � - an individual case by case basis, . 16 � � � � 2. PUBLIC UTTLITIES 2.4.1 RECO MEND TI NS � .Coordinate paving projects with sewer work (storm and sanitary) , lighting, curbs and gutters, tree replanting, etc. , to minimize neighborhood disruption. � .Retain old, ornamental type street lighting, Keep or alter street lights to be consistent within neighborhood areas. Convert to sodium vapor as lights are replaced. � .Residential street paving and maintenance should be done on a scheduled and ident9fied basis. � .Paving should be coordinated with private and public rehabilitation efforts. � . . E N S ES DE ED STREETS � .Most residential streets in the area are not paved and require new curbs and gutters. .Streets are not adequately maintained, pot holes, poor � drainage, etc. .The Snelling, Fairview, Randolph, St. Clair area needs � proper paving after last year's sewer work. .Paving should be done at the same time as sewer and � lighting work to avoid duplicatjon and unnecessary neigh- borhood disruption. � SEWERS .Drainage in some areas is poor. LIGHTING � .Lighting is inadequate: in most alleys; .on long blocks (600 feet plus) ; along Snelling between Grand and Ran- dolph; and along Edgcumbe Road. i .Criteria should be established for new lighting installa- tions. � � � � 17 � . � � . S N B EC IVES .To ejiminate surface utility structures and to replace them with underground structures (electrical , phone, gas, � etc. ). .To maintain alleys, streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, � and lighting at acceptable standards to assure residents safe and efficient access. KG IS S I N LE � Public utilities includes what people generally think of as basic city services, the "underground" workings of the � city: sewers, streets, street lighting, sidewalks, tele- phone, electric and gas utilities, water, etc. While many of these are not directly provided by the city, they � are basic to operation and maintenance of city life in homes, businesses, institutions, etc. Concern was expressed regarding the poor condition of streets within � the area. Many streets are not paved and even the paved streets are often in poor condition. District 14 supports the concept of a residential paving � program in St. Paul . It is recognized by the city and residents al�ke that street improvements can enhance a neighborhood and encourage private rehabil9tation. The � comnunity also supports the recently adopted City Assess- ment Policy. This policy means that sewers, streets, sidewalks, street � lighting and curbs and gutter work done in District 14 will be assessment free to property owners since it is "reconstruction" of existing city services. � To enhance and ma9ntain the residential character of the canmunity, residents felt that, where possible, the old, � ornamental street lighting should be maintained. The following criteria should be used in stallation of � new street light9ng: improve lighting at 9ntersections; lighting (street standard) style should be in keeping with architectural style of neighborhood; lighting style should be consistent withln each neighborhood; and light- � ing should shed light but not be too bright or inappro- priate for residential setting. The Planning Committee also recomnended that study and I cost an�lysis be done to determine the feasibility of putting all utilities underground. While this wauld clearly improve the beauty of residential communities, � the cost would have to be studied to determine feasi- bility and responsibility. 18 � � � � �" 2.5 URBAN DESIGN . E E NS � AND ENVIRONMENT .Develop landscaping, rehabilitation and beautification programs for Grand Avenue with the help of the Grand Avenue Business Association. � .Promote community identity by encouraging local business to use neighborhood names and symbols, (e.g. , Macalester Mart) and by other mass media means. � .Encourage colleges and neighborhood organizations in the community to research its history, identifying the � historical and architecturally important structures and to develop a plan for preserving these structures. .Write desjgn criteria to give builders of new apartment � � buildings guidelines for preserving the existing charac- ter of the neighborhood. (Work with Randolph Heights Neighborhood Association and Highland-Groveland-Macales- � ter Association) . .Establish waterfront education projects to instruct them � on river bank clean up, river history, development, recreational use and conservation. .Reduce "commuterism" and pollution by adopting a citywide � policy requiring public employees to live in St. Paul and encouraging private employees to do the same. Also, promote car pooling and the use of mass transit. � R E N IS E I EN IE .Ma�or signif�icant buildjngs within the area need to be � identified and carefully preserved. Some of the buil- dings which contribute to the architectural , historic or aesthetic character of the district are: Old Main - � Macalester College; Grandview Theater (Grand at Fairview); 1661-1665 Grand (currently houses Pasha Poi ) is the oldest structure on Grand Avenue; and Dr. Ward Beebe � House, 2022 Summit Avenue. .St. Thomas College, St. Paul Seminary and St. Catherine's � College are integral parts of the community and function to delineate district boundaries. ��REET CHARACTER AND URBAN SPACES 1 .Tree lined streets are an essential part of the residen- tial ,quality of the district. Loss of elms represents a serious community problem. � � 19 � � s d rban desi n and land- � .Neighborhood shopping corr�er nee u g ; scaping work, especially at Hamline and Randolph Avenues, Randolph and Griggs Avenues, Cleveland and St. Clair � Avenues. .Efforts should be undertaken to further define the edges � of the district as well as the spaces between the commer- cial and residential sectors of the district, buffering housing from traffic and parking. � .The proposed sign ordinance should be passed and enforced to restrict signs, including prompt removal of political campaign signs after elections. � .Parking lots should be landscaped along Grand Avenue. .Efforts should be made to foster correnunity identity and � distinctiveness such as: large, permanent signs identi- fying and indicating pride in Groveland Park Playground, � Edgcumbe Playground, etc. ENVIRONMENT .No major enviroranental concerns were identified. However, � the following problems were seen as detracting from the overall quality of life in the distr�ct. NOISE � =Dogs barking at all hours. -Traffic noise along ma�or arterials (Snelling, Grand). -More traffic along the Short Line since Selby Bridge � burned. AIR �TBus and car exhaust is offensive along major thorough- fares, Snelling, Grand, Cretin and Cleveland. -Odor from Noerner-Waldorf Company is unpleasant when � winds blow in a southerly direction. WATER � .The Mississippi River is polluted and needs cleaning up. The rlver banks need to be cleaned and made more accessi- ble to city residents. � � � 20 � � � � 2. . B�E IVES � .To retain the identity and character of the comrnunity. .To identify and preserve significant landmarks within the � djstrict (housing, commercial , educat9onal ). .To construct new buildings and adjacent lands which are � compatible with exjsting structures. .To enhance and beautify neighborhood shopping centers. � .To designate res�dential areas as distinct from comner- cial , retail , etc. , green buffers around hi-pavement areas (Short Line, Snelling, etc. ). , .To assure that exterior rehabilitation is in keeping with the character of the district. � .To save existing elms and prevent the spread of Du tch Elm disease where possible. � .To replant with other hardy, ornamental trees complimen- tary with housjng styles. � .To buffer residential areas from noise and air pollution caused by major traffic carriers. .To create and maintain a clean, quiet, and odor-free � community. .To make open spaces within district cleaner and more � accessible. � � � 1 1 1 2, ' SECTION 3.1.1 ' Current city multi-service center policy is to establish new city funded multi-service centers "only in areas with a high level of multi-faceted � social needs". Areas with a high level of multi-faceted social needs� , were identified by a citywide "analysis of fifteen indicators of multi- faceted social problems". The analysis showed that District 14 is not an area with a high level of multi-faceted social problems and, therefore, � the city will not at this time provide assistance to establish a multi- service center. � Since areas of high needs can be identified only by analizing all districts in the city, a needs assessment study of District 14 would not further the establishment of a multi-service center in the District. However, a 1 district needs assessment could identify the need for social service programs which could be provided from existing facilities but would not require a multi-service center. The City Planning CorrMnnission reco�nends that such social service programs be identified and established. � SECTION 3.1 .1 � Current city day care policy is to neither operate nor to provide funds for � the the operation of day care programs and to provide city funds for renovation only in specified, limited circumstances. The Planning Comnission ' recornmends assistance for existing day care providers to obtain both renovation and operating funds be sought from private or foundation sources. � 3.0 SOCIAL PLAN � � . S E ES 3. . I � .Begjn planning a mult�-service co�nunity center to include services to the elderly, a teenage drop-in center, information and referral services, and perhaps, a day � care center. The first step of this process would be a needs assessment study of the area. .Assist existing day care providers in obtaining both � renovation and operating funds. .Research the need for legal aid services. � . B E N S E IDE IE DAY CARE � .There is a lack of available funding to renovate older buildings, to bring them up to building code so they meet minimum health and safety regulatjons. � .Funding for operational budgets for existing day care programs is a problem. � .There is a need to determ9ne availability of day care for residents wanting and/or needing it. At present, no � accurate estimate of the denand for day care by district residents exists. ELDERLY � .No accurate data exists, at present, on the need for a nursing home in the canmunity, as well as additional elderly services. � .There is a lack of shopping services to home-bound persons. Few stores will deliver groceries or other essential � goods. .T'here is no community library or frequent boolanobile service. � OTHER .There are insufficient teenage recreational and leisure � time activities. .Research should be done to determine the need for legal aid services. � � � 23 � � � a. . N BJEC IVES .To provide information and referral to residents re- � quiring social services. .To encourage residents to receive needed services such as counseling. � . . K N IS US I N R TI N LE � The planning comnittee discussed health services and need for health care and was unable to identify any specific problem in the djstrict. Access and availability of health care services (doctors, dentists, hospitals and � nursing homes) seems adequate. Although few health services are actually located in District 14, most resi- dents feel comfortable knowing that adequate service is � close by in the Midway area or downtown. The area has a h9gh immunization rate among school children and statis- tics generally indicate adequate health care is being � received. However, medjcal problems, unlike a highly vis161e polluted river or dilapidated home, are often invisible and consequently unknown to lay persons. They are, nevertheless, potential problem areas which must be � explored. Poss9ble areas include: affordability of health care - both preventive and necessary; spec9al tes- � ting for early detection of disease: cancer, high blood � pressure, diabetes, pre-natal and early childhood care, especially for very young mothers, etc. A needs assess- ment should determine the accuracy of the committee's � perceptjons and the need for health services in the . district. Social services include services to special groups of � people or people in crjsis situations, such as legal aid, day care, family counseling and services to the elderly. At present, no accurate estimate of demand for day care � is known. Present day care facilities lack adequate funding for operational budgets as well as for the reno- vation of older buildings to bring them into compliance � with the m��nimum health and safety regulations set 1n the build9ng code. A multi-�service center, including a library extension, a t teenage counseling center, legal aid service, and nursing facilities for the elderly was suggested. The area west � of Snelling between Randolph and St. Clair is a possible location for the facility. Such a facility could poten- tially serve residents of Districts 14, 15 and 16. As a f9rst step in the planning process for a multi-service � center, a needs assessment study should be conducted to determine what services are lacking in the area and if a multi-service center could provide these services. � n� � � � . E E N . E N � The�Distr9ct 14 Planning Committee :reviewed the Parks and Recreation Plan for St. Paul , produced by St. Paul City Planning. This document supports the need/problem state- � ments identified by the community, especially with regard to the central portion of the district. The following � recommendations support the concepts and suggestions of the citywide plan: � .Support the recommendation that Ramsey Junior High School be used as a community recreation center on a joint use � basis with the school district. Desired elements of the community recreation cneter include: weekend use; space for non-sports recreational activity (card room, meeting , rooms) in additjon to sports (active) space; neighborhood library room and/or space for frequent visits by the bookmobile; and space for senior citizen activities. � .As part of the implementatjon of the jojnt use of Ramsey, it is recommended that additional land around Ramsey be acquired as it becomes available. The following possi- � bilit�es should be explored by the Community Services Department: (1 ) vacate the frontage road between Ramsey School and Summit Avenue to provide additional green space; (2) acquire the properties west of Ramsey to � Wheeler Street to expand ball diamonds, possibly build tennis courts; and (3) vacate Cambridge Street and acquire properties to alley line on block east of Ramsey. � It is recognized that each of these alternatives involves cost and possible relocatjon of people. It 9s stressed � that any of these alternatives be planned with affected property owners. The recognition of the Plannjng Committee is that the present Ramsey site is too small to adequately fulfill the space needs of a community cecreation center. � .Support the re-use of the Mattocks School site as a neigh- borhood park/recreation center if it becomes available. � As stated above, this area is sadly deficient in recrea- tion facilities. Further planning needs to be done on programming and elements of the Mattocks re-use. , � � # 25 � ' � .�upport the present ePfort to expand Edgcumbe Playground through purchase and development of land formerly owned � by Park Nurseries. It is recommended that two (2) acres of the site be used for active recreation, expanding ball diamonds, etc. , and that an additional five (5) acres be developed as a passive, neighborhood park for picnicking, � walking, etc. .Recognizing the continued shortage of funds for new � construction of recreational facilities, especially swimming pools, tennis courts, handba�d./racquetball courts, it 1s recommended that �oint use agreements be � developed between the city and private institutions in the district (St. Paul Seminary, St. Thomas College, Macalester College and St. Catherine's College) for part- time cor�nunity use of these facilities. , .Support the construction of the new joint use gymnasium for Groveland School and Playground. � .In an attempt to make the river gorge more accessible, it 9s recor�nended that there be a paved (black top) walking � path along the bluff where foot paths presently exist. StePs or paved paths should lead from Summit Avenue and St. Clair to the River. .Where it is impossible (or impractical ) to acquire large � parcels of land for recreational use, such as the area bounded by Summit, Sne111ng, St. Clair and the Short Line, � it is suggested that small parcels (one and two single family lots and commercial property) be acquired and used as tot lots. Mairrtenance could be a �oint effort between � the city Community Services Department and the existing neighborhood orgar�i�zation. � � � � � 26 � � r � � . . R E S N ISSUE ENTIFIED � FACILITIES AND SPACE .Existing buildings (Edgcumbe and Groveland) need to be open longer hours and need additional personnel for programming. � .There is a critical lack of park and playground space in the central portion of the district, bQUnded by Summit � Avenue, Fairview, Randolph and Snelling. .There is a lack of land adjacent to playgrounds for tot � lots and passive recreation. .Existing ball diamonds at Edgcumbe Playground are too small . � .Both Edgcumbe and Groveland Playgrounds have inadequate equipment; balls, bats, etc. � .Space is needed for non�active recreation activities at the neighborhood level ; craft rooms, meeting rooms, etc. � .There is need for additional non-sports programming for adults and teens, discussion groups, crafts, etc. � .Activity space is needed for senior citizens, so that programs could be consistently run out of one or two neighborhood facilities. � 3. . G LS ND O6JECTIVES .To increase opportunities for active recreation. � .To increase opportunities for passive recreation. � .To minimize the conflicts resulting from children and adults using the same recreation facjlities at the same time. � .For children, to create an additional neighborhood recreatjon cneter in the central portion of the district. ' .For adults, to develop a community recreation center which would serve the entire district. � .To make the river gorge safer and more accessible. � � 27 � , � .To ma9ntain tF�e green space along Sumnit Avenue. .To clarify the circumstances under which the community � may use the open space and recreational facilities owned by Macalester, St. Paul Seminary, St. Thomas College, and St. Catherine's College. � .To create recreatjonal open space from public land presently used for other purposes such as traffic ' � triangles and street rights-of-way. 3. . B K ISCUSS N TION LE , Recreation is a pastime, diversion, exercise, or other resource affording relaxation and enjoyment. It includes passive activ�ties such as strolling along the river or ' Summit Avenue, as well as active sports, e.g. , tennis and softball . Of primary concern in District 14 is the lack of park, playground and open space land. At present, � Edgcumbe and Groveland are the only playgrounds. There are no parks with9n the district, although Summit Avenue and the Mississippi River bluff provide some visual relief and welcome green space. The area most lacking in � neighborhood park and playground space is bounded by Fairview, Summit, Snelling and Randolph. This central part of the district is presently not served by a neigh- � borhood recreation center, that is, a fac9lity designed to provide both cultural and athl�etic �ictivities, pri- marily for pre-teenage children. , In reviewing the city's Parks and Recreation Plan, the District 14 Planning Co�nittee met w�th staff from the Parks Department, the Planning Division, menbers of the � Groveland Boosters Club and the Highland-Groveland Recreation Association (HGRA). The above recommendations are a result of these meetings�and the comments and � suggestions which surfaced after the preliminary plan draft. The addition of new park/playground space as it becomes availa�le in the Snelling-Fairview corridor was � seen by the community as a high pr9ority recommendation evolving from the planning process. Expansion of exis ting facilitles at Edgcumbe and Groveland Playgrounds were also considered important goals. , i 1 2$ � � , , FIGURE 9 RECOMMENDED PLAN FOR DISTRICT 1� � �� , � . -- - z • �, ' �, � _��;�� o, � �' � ��; � � �� —"J� ��_ �� i � ��-- �— 3-� � �_� ,.. � N E 7i �i-- ` � , � � � . � , i� � i � ' � ° � � �f — q �f � II._� L �� L� � � .., � �_ i I �� I�LJ �! - � � -�— ..� � � � ' _ - ��—� —,r--� �, � � ,r� 7f � �� _�I_ _ i �� -� ]I_ - -- �� )�� f -�� iRAMSEY JR. 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' 29 � ' � 3. EDUC I N . . E END I N .Recommend to the School Board that the community's high- est priority in education is the h�ring and retention of � personnel who work d9rectly w9th children. .Reduce class size at the primary level to 25 pupils and � to 30 pupils at the secondary level . .If Mattocks School is closed, the children should be sent , to other schools within the Apollo Cluster and the school facjl�ty should be reused for park/playground/community use. .A study should be conducted by the School Board to con- � sider returning elementary schools to K-8 for more effi- cient programming in the face of declining enrollments and � school closings. .Build a joint use (school and parks) gymnasium addition on to Groveland School and upgrade existing school facili- , ties for expanded community use. .Encourage joint planning and programning between public � and private schools, both at the citywide and district level . Specialization/enrichment programs should be done � on a joint public/private basis (such as drama, debate, � music, etc. ). .Each school within the cluster should specialize in an area of elective program (drama, art, music, special , languages, etc. ). Students could remain in their own (neighborhood) school for basic skills and move to ano- ther school within the cluster for special programming. ' Basic skills should consume two-thirds of a student's class time, with electives or enrichnent classes pro- grartaned for the remaining one-third time. ' � � i 1 30 . , � � � 3. . N E N E � .There is a need for more personnel to enrich curriculum and offer smaller class groupings. Financial diffi- culties have resulted in the loss of teacher aides and � higher pupil/teacher ratios. .Financial problems have also resulted in the cutback of language classes, extra-and-co-curricular programs such � as drama, debate and speech. These programs ought to be maintained where student demand can be demonstrated. � .Some building facjlities need upgrading, e.g. , Groveland Elementaty School needs painting, the gym is too small to accommodate heavy use. ' .Youth, especially teens, need greater access to school after classes, evenings and weekends with appropriate programming available. � .There is a need to channel as much money as possible into personnel who work directly with children rather than to � administrative staff. .Adult education programs are generally available and accessible. However, there is not enough publicity � relating to the types of courses offered, the costs of courses, and special sources available for financing continuing education. ' .There are not enough alternatives available at the junior high school level , including curriculum, extra-curricular , and programming options. 3.3.3 G LS ND OBJECTIVES � .To provide a quality education, meeting the academic, social and developmental needs of each individual child. ' .To maintain the neighborhood image as a good place for families to live, work and go to school . .To provide accurate information to residents on local , educational a�tivitjes and programming. � , ' 31 � � , .To assist scFiools in their efforts to gafin additional funding and personnel . � .To promote a positive image of local schools and coopera- tion between the schools and the community. � .To provide opportunities for continuing education for all , residents to be life-long learners. .To emphasize the mastery of basic skills and initiate � competency requirements. . . K S I N E � Both public and private schools in the Randolph/Macales- ter/Groveland area generally have a good reputation and � are thought to provide children with a sound educational background. A ma�ority of adults in the area have comple- ted high school and many have advanced degrees. The � reputation of the schools is considered a benefit to housing market values in the area and helps to keep the community a desfirable place to live. Concern was expressed ' about cutbacks fin school budgets and the resultant decrease in teacher aides and special help for children. High cost of private schools and h9gh taxes were cited as problems possibly affecting the quality of education � citywide and within the district. Since a significant proportion of residents in District 14 , send their children to private schools (almost 40�) , con- cern was expressed by the planning committee that joint planning be done by the publjc and private school admin- istrations. Th9s should include coordinat9on of school , closjngs, decisions on reuse of buildings and school land, and �oint programming, especially for enricl�nent programs and special learning classes. At present, good coordina- � tion exists between some public and private schools as a result of the efl�rts of individual principals. Such efforts should be institutionalized and be done at the � upper administrative levels as well . , � ' 32 , � � . ' 3.4 PUBLIC SAFETY 3.4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS � .Develop a community handbook, with the help of existing community organizations, to make people aware of existing crime prevention programs, general safety tips, and � neighborhood based programs such as "Neighborhood Assis- tance Officers". .Work with District 15 to plan the relocation of Fire ' Station 19 (presently located at St. Paul Avenue and Edgcumbe Road} to assure adequate fire protection for residents of both districts. � . In an effort to reduce new construction costs and provide better services to people, it is recommended that when a ' new fire station is built in District 15, consideration be given to combining it with team police headquarter facilities for the area. This oculd potentially elimi nate the need for a separate, decentralized facility for , both police and fire. . Improve lighting in alleyways to help decrease the fear ' of crime (see Public Utilities Section) . 3. . E S N IS UES IDENTI IED � CR IME .There is a general fear of crime among all people in the district and especially among the elderly. ' .There have been purse snatch�ngs and muggings along Grand Avenue. � .There exists a problem with garage break-ins. .Juvenile crimes are prevalent along the river. � .Adequate lighting, especially along alleys is needed as a crime deterrent. Perhaps a better system for installing ' alley lighting js also needed. EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY 1 .There is a need for wider implementation of Project Iden- tification, so people can mark their valuables as a crime deterrent. � .Property owners should be informed and assisted on things they can do to deter crime: better locks, landscaping around the home, etc. � , 33 � ' .People are generall unaware of the availability of free , checks by police and fire departments to determine the safety hazards in one's home or business. � .More parental cooperation on the supervision of children is needed. � .The district needs better policing of the leash laws for dogs. ' .The area above Randolph Avenue and to the west of Fair- view is presently underserved by existing fire stations. .Residents should be made aware of fire prevention tech- , niques, smoke detectors, etc. . E E � .To ensure that residents and businesses will be free from crime and the fear of crime. , .To involve the community in making themselves, their homes or apartments and the neighborhood a safer place to , live. .To increase contact between the police department, the county attorney's office and the cortmunity. � .To increase the visibility of police officers in the community through increased patrols. ' .To increase support and assistance to victims and wit- nesses of crimes. � .To make people aware of available pr4grams: Operation Identification, Neighborhood Assistance Officers , � premises survey, etc. .To educate the community on fire prevention and preparedness. ' 1 � � 34 , , � . � � 3.4.4 BACKGROUN /DISCUSSION/RATIONALE Public safety is that which is done by government to prevent danger, injury or risk to community members. This topic includes crime, the prevention of crime, fire ' safety and its prevention. Statistically, District 14 is a safe place to live. It is not a high crime area, nor is it an area where fires occur often. Nevertheless, � some committee members expressed a fear of crime. The feeling of being safe in one's home, while waiting for the bus and while walking on local errands was considered very important. , The emphasis of the public safety recommendations is on informing res9dents of how they can protect themselves � and their property from crime and f9re. The planning committee felt that there presently exist sufficient number and types of programs to address their concerns. � However, most people in the area are unaware of the existing programs. The Team Police unit will alleviate some of the problems through organized community rela- tions efforts and publicity on existing programs. The ' planning committee has also urged the Highland-Groveland- Macalester Association and the Randolph Heights Neighbor- hood Association to continue and expand their efforts to � keep their members informed of prevention techniques and programs. ' � , ' , � � , 35 � AN 4.0 ECONOMIC PL � . ' Since District 14 is a predominantly residential area, � the discussions in the economic category were somewhat limited. The economic area includes industry, commerce, employment, income and welfare. There is virtually no industry in the district. The retail businesses are ' located predominantly along Grand Avenue, Snelling and at commercial intersections, such as Randolph and Hamline, St. Clair and Fairview, etc. The income of the majority ' of the residents is generally above that of other city residents and relatively few people rece9ve financial assjstance. The committee was concerned with the rela- , tively high number of elderly in the area, many_of whom are on Social Security/fixed incomes. Employment is seen as a problem predominantly for young people, 16 22 who are in school and would like summer or part-time jobs and � for older, retirement age persons. Many of the employ- ment, income issues were viewed as city, state, and national problems which the committee could not impact. , 4.1 RECOMMENDATIONS .The City �lann ng �ivisi�n •r their consu tants shou d develop a detailed commercial area study for Grand Avenue. ' This study would include: suggestions for the development of additional off-street parking facilities along Grand Avenue jn high use areas, an urban design and landscaping � plan to enhance the character and charm of the Avenue, and recommendations to address the issue of conflicts which result from the mixed land use along the Grand Avenue , (single family homes, apartments and commercial ) . The planning/design team would be responsible to a steering committee comprised of District 14 and 16 planning committee members, Grand Avenue Business Association and � City Planning staff. .Support such local events as "Grand Old Days" and the , "Grand Meander" which promote local businesses. � .Explore opportunities for employment for local residents. ' Perhaps community bulletin boards or newspapers could help. Employees of firms outsjde the district could keep in touch wjth community associations as positions become available. ' , � r �� , . . , , . PROBLE S ND . ere is na equate par ing a ong Gran venue, pre om - ISSUED IDENTIFIED nantly for businesses, but also around apartment buildings. � The problem is especially severe at Grand and Hamline, Grand from Cambridge to Fairview, and Grand and Cleveland. .Summer and part-time jobs are needed for high school and ' college age youth. Many senior citizens would also like to continue working at meaningful jobs, even on a part- time basis. , .Shopkeepers and businesses need to be encouraged to keep their buildings attractive and their property nicely � landscaped. Parking lots should be more attractive and less visible. 4.3 G LS ND BJEC IVES .To prov e su cient o -street par ng n g vo ume � areas, around businesses and apartments. .To encourage local businesses to hire local residents, i especially youth and retired persons when possible. � .To make existing commercial areas attractive places to do ' business. .To encourage residents to "buy local " and support exis- , ting businesses. 4.4 BACKGROUND/ ran venue is cons ered a rea asset to t e commun ty. , DISCUSSION/RATIONALE However, the very success of Grand Avenue as a cortanercial street poses problems for some persons in homes or apart- ments along Grand and ad�acent blocks (especially Summit , Avenue and Lincoln Avenue). The off-street parking issue has caused and will cause continual conflicts in the community unt91 it is resolved. Businesses are prohi- ' bited from expanding unless they provide additional off- street parking. The limited amount of vacant land adja- cent to businesses results in sound structures being torn ' down to produce parking space (such as the Uptown Theater) or small parking lots cropping up on odd vacant lots (such as the Green Mill lot between a single family home and a duplex). Neither the businessmen nor the comnunity , benefit from these conflicts. The study recommended by the planning comnittee should � address both the immediate off-street parking dilemma as well as the more long-range land-use, zoning conflicts. A comprehensive solution for all of Grand Avenue must be � developed or the damaging fights between business and residential neighbors will continue. 38 '