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Questions: Please direct questions related to the application and review process to Melissa Manderschied at melissa.manderschiedCb, hnetc.state.mn.us or 651.602.1126. All other questions related to the grant should be directed to Robin Caufman at robin.caufmanCb,,metc, state.mn.us or 651.602.1457. Selection Process: A staff team will evaluate complete proposals using the following selection criteria and make recommendations to the Council for funding through the Community Development Committee. Selection Criteria: Applications will be ranked based on how well they address or incorporate the following selection criteria, as applicable to the site or project. Project Readiness and Level of Commitment · Requires that the community has completed its comprehensive plan and is addressing recommendations cited in the Metropolitan Council's review OR the plan is under review by the Metropolitan Council · Requires that the community has completed, or has well unSerway, its master pla0s7 site plans and/or development plans · Requires that the community's comprehensive plan amendments are completed or under review by the Metropolitan Council, if necessary · Provides evidence in the application of local political commitment for the project Planned Outcomes of Proiect Development · Balances residential, commercial, workplace, and public/green spaces within and adjacent to the site · Delivers reinvestment and revitalization through redevelopment, adaptive reuse, or infill development that supports housing production · Considers existing infrastructure, buildings, facilities and development centers, particularly along existing transportation corridors, through reinvestment and public incentives · Considers the natural environmental including restoration of natural features, reduction in impervious surfaces, managemeRt of stormwater, connection to trails, and provision of green spaces · Incorporates effective public involvement and partnerships Actions/Process to Facilitate Proiect Development · Uses effective planning or regulatory tools and techniques to overcome barriers to redevelopment · Leverages funding sources or techniques to assist in covering the cost of redevelopment, infill or adaptive reuse · Helps overcome time-sensitive impediments · Strengthens methods, not listed above, to move the project to redevelopment Required Attachments: Attach the following additional information to the back of the application, in 8.5" x 11" format, Do not attach a coversheet, page(s) or use any graphic images on top of the application form. · Site plan showing immediate context, location of existing and planned buildings, streets or other improvements, pedestrian access and open/public spaces · Resolution of. Support. · One copy of related Master Plan, if applicable Vicinity Map: Contact your Metropolitan Council Sector Representative (651.602.1312 or http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/assistance/sectorreps.htm) before September 2, 2003 for a vicinity map showing project location; planned land use; and regional context. This will be the only vicinity map reviewed by the staff team. Reviewers will use this map to determine conformance with applicants' comprehensive plan and regional plans. 2 -143-