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98-891�� Council Fi1e # 9R� Green Sheet # �� RESOLUT1011i OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Re£erred To Committee: Date � 1 RFSOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute the 2 attached Indemnity Agreement relating to the return of the Ibsen bust to the City of Saint Paul. Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date u�,'( �\�qg --r Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: ,. Approved by Mayox: D e By: $`1 ° � f� � {�= —^� � <.3 �6 Form Approved by City Att ney By: i/ � ��ue� c a d o� � � ' — / j ll DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINffIATED GREEN SHEET �S / NO. 62846 Parks and Recreation Sept 22, 1998 CONTACTPERSONANDPHONE INRIAL/OATE WRIAL/DATE Bob Piram 266-6404 � � DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR 4 GT'COUNqL ASSIGN NUMBER Po Z Gf1Y ATTOflNEY 5 CITY CLEflK MUSi eE �N COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OAlE) ROUTING OftpEP FINAtiCIALSEAVICESD1ft. HNANCIALSERV)ACGTG S0pt6�Tlbec 23, 1998 3 MAYOR (OR ASSISTA 6 Parks and Recreation TOTAL,u,OF51GNqTUREPAGES � (G.IPALLLOCA710NSWRSIC+NATll1�1 ACTION REQVESTEO: Approval of Resolution authorizing execution of Indemnity Agreement for return of the bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen to Como Park. RECOMMENDATIONS: ApProve�A)orRe�ect(R) PEp$ONALSERVICECONiRACTSMU5TAN5WERTHEFOLLOWWGQUE5TON5: _PLANNING COMMISSION _CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION �, Has [hia peroon/firm ever worketl untler a conhaci for this tlepartmenV CIB COMMRTEE _ VES NO A STAFF 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employeet VES NO DISTRICT COUNCIL — -- 3. Does this peison/5"vm possess a skili not normaly possessetl by any mrtent city employee� SUPPOftTS WHICH COUNCIL 0&IECTIVE? VES NO E�lain all yes anawers on separote shret antl attach io green sheet. INITIATING PR08LEM, ISSUE, OPPOflTUNIT' IWho, What. When, Where, Why): Bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, originally located in Como Park was stolen in 1982. Bust was recently discovered by Augsburg College art students and brought to Augsburg for safekeeping. College and students would like to be indemnified against any claims to the bust, prior to returning it to Saint Paul. ADVANTA6ESIFAPPROVEO: Historic bronze bust will be returned to its original location in Como Park. � SEP 2 2 ��E OlSADVAN7AGESIF APPROVED: pge.^ p �� {�/� �M Y F.ilZ. e-� LiT �3 V� None DISAOVANTAGESIFNOTAPPPOVED: ��k�"-'�?y r '�`'"C^"' ° � � ?v. �`:�.3...a.v., v�( ��. �EP � � �� TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S NA COST/HEVENUE BUDGEfED (CIIiCLE OND YES NO FUNDWG SOUfiCE ACTNITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: fEXPLAIN) _,. II3DEMNI`rY AGREEMEI3T Recital qg -Yg 1 1. Kristin Anderson (hereafter, "Anderson") has assisted the City o£ Saint Paul (hereafter, the "City") in the recovery o£ a cast bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, created by Nor.vegian sculptor Jacob H. Fjelde around 1885. The bust was donated to the City by a private group, installed in Como Park in 1907, and then was stolen in 1982. A bust of Ibsen was recovered from a video store in Robbinsdale by students of Anderson, Karin and Jon Daniels (hereafter, "Daniels"), with tY�e permission of the video store owner, and thereafter kept in safekeeping by Anderson at Augsburg College. The City has determined that the bust is the Ibsen bust stolen from Como Park. Anderson is willing to give the City possession of the bust, but asks that she and her students, together with Augsburg College, be indemnified against possible claims by the owner of the video store, a Mr. Lucas. Lucas has moved to California, and his present whereabouts are unknown. Indemnity 2. The City, in consideration of the return of the bust by Anderson, hereby indemnifies, and agrees to hold Anderson, Daniels and Augsburg College harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, suits, obligations, judgments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney fees, which may be incurred by each o£ them that arise out of or relate to their discovery of the bust, their respective role in removing the bust from the video store and their decision to give the bust to the City. Return of Ibsen Bust 3. Anderson, in reliance on this indemnification and the recitals above, agrees to return and does herewith allow the City and its agents the possession of the bust. Dated this day of September, 1998. Kristin Anderson Approved as to form: Director of Financial Services �/ o�,� � ��.�.� Assista� City At�orney qg -�ql �, . INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Rec�tal 1. Kristin Anderson (hereafter, ° Anderson") has assisted the City of Saint Paul (hereafter, the "City") in the recovery of a cast bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, created by Norwegian sculptor Jacob H. Fjelde around 1885. The bust was donated to the City by a private group, installed in Como Park in 1907, and then was stolen in 1982. A bust of Ibsen was recovered from a video store in Robbinsdale by students of Anderson, Karin and Son Daniels (hereafter, "Daniels"), with the permission o£ the video store owner, and thereafter kept in safekeeping by Anderson at Augsburg College. The City has determined that the bust is the Ibsen bust stolen from Como Park. Anderson is willing to give the City possession of the bust, but asks that she and her students, together with Augsburg College, be indemnified against possible claims by the owner of the video store, a Mr. Lucas. Lucas has moved to California, and his present whereabDUts are unknown. Indemnitv 2. The City, in consideration of the return of the bust by Anderson, hereby indemnifies, and agrees to hold Anderson, Daniels and Augsburg College harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, suits, obligations, judgments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney £ees, which may be incurred by each of them that arise out of or relate to their discovery of the bust, their respective role in removing the bust from the video store and their decision to give the bust to the City. R�- t��rn of Ibsen Bust 3. Anderson, in reliance on this indemnification and the recitals above, agrees to return and does herewith allow the City and its agents the possession of the bust. Dated this day of September, 1998. Kristin Anderson Approved as to form: Director of Financial Services �il,�.u(�� ce-"'`"-c� Assist�nt City Attorney �� Council Fi1e # 9R� Green Sheet # �� RESOLUT1011i OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Re£erred To Committee: Date � 1 RFSOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute the 2 attached Indemnity Agreement relating to the return of the Ibsen bust to the City of Saint Paul. Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date u�,'( �\�qg --r Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: ,. Approved by Mayox: D e By: $`1 ° � f� � {�= —^� � <.3 �6 Form Approved by City Att ney By: i/ � ��ue� c a d o� � � ' — / j ll DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINffIATED GREEN SHEET �S / NO. 62846 Parks and Recreation Sept 22, 1998 CONTACTPERSONANDPHONE INRIAL/OATE WRIAL/DATE Bob Piram 266-6404 � � DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR 4 GT'COUNqL ASSIGN NUMBER Po Z Gf1Y ATTOflNEY 5 CITY CLEflK MUSi eE �N COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OAlE) ROUTING OftpEP FINAtiCIALSEAVICESD1ft. HNANCIALSERV)ACGTG S0pt6�Tlbec 23, 1998 3 MAYOR (OR ASSISTA 6 Parks and Recreation TOTAL,u,OF51GNqTUREPAGES � (G.IPALLLOCA710NSWRSIC+NATll1�1 ACTION REQVESTEO: Approval of Resolution authorizing execution of Indemnity Agreement for return of the bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen to Como Park. RECOMMENDATIONS: ApProve�A)orRe�ect(R) PEp$ONALSERVICECONiRACTSMU5TAN5WERTHEFOLLOWWGQUE5TON5: _PLANNING COMMISSION _CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION �, Has [hia peroon/firm ever worketl untler a conhaci for this tlepartmenV CIB COMMRTEE _ VES NO A STAFF 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employeet VES NO DISTRICT COUNCIL — -- 3. Does this peison/5"vm possess a skili not normaly possessetl by any mrtent city employee� SUPPOftTS WHICH COUNCIL 0&IECTIVE? VES NO E�lain all yes anawers on separote shret antl attach io green sheet. INITIATING PR08LEM, ISSUE, OPPOflTUNIT' IWho, What. When, Where, Why): Bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, originally located in Como Park was stolen in 1982. Bust was recently discovered by Augsburg College art students and brought to Augsburg for safekeeping. College and students would like to be indemnified against any claims to the bust, prior to returning it to Saint Paul. ADVANTA6ESIFAPPROVEO: Historic bronze bust will be returned to its original location in Como Park. � SEP 2 2 ��E OlSADVAN7AGESIF APPROVED: pge.^ p �� {�/� �M Y F.ilZ. e-� LiT �3 V� None DISAOVANTAGESIFNOTAPPPOVED: ��k�"-'�?y r '�`'"C^"' ° � � ?v. �`:�.3...a.v., v�( ��. �EP � � �� TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S NA COST/HEVENUE BUDGEfED (CIIiCLE OND YES NO FUNDWG SOUfiCE ACTNITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: fEXPLAIN) _,. II3DEMNI`rY AGREEMEI3T Recital qg -Yg 1 1. Kristin Anderson (hereafter, "Anderson") has assisted the City o£ Saint Paul (hereafter, the "City") in the recovery o£ a cast bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, created by Nor.vegian sculptor Jacob H. Fjelde around 1885. The bust was donated to the City by a private group, installed in Como Park in 1907, and then was stolen in 1982. A bust of Ibsen was recovered from a video store in Robbinsdale by students of Anderson, Karin and Jon Daniels (hereafter, "Daniels"), with tY�e permission of the video store owner, and thereafter kept in safekeeping by Anderson at Augsburg College. The City has determined that the bust is the Ibsen bust stolen from Como Park. Anderson is willing to give the City possession of the bust, but asks that she and her students, together with Augsburg College, be indemnified against possible claims by the owner of the video store, a Mr. Lucas. Lucas has moved to California, and his present whereabouts are unknown. Indemnity 2. The City, in consideration of the return of the bust by Anderson, hereby indemnifies, and agrees to hold Anderson, Daniels and Augsburg College harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, suits, obligations, judgments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney fees, which may be incurred by each o£ them that arise out of or relate to their discovery of the bust, their respective role in removing the bust from the video store and their decision to give the bust to the City. Return of Ibsen Bust 3. Anderson, in reliance on this indemnification and the recitals above, agrees to return and does herewith allow the City and its agents the possession of the bust. Dated this day of September, 1998. Kristin Anderson Approved as to form: Director of Financial Services �/ o�,� � ��.�.� Assista� City At�orney qg -�ql �, . INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Rec�tal 1. Kristin Anderson (hereafter, ° Anderson") has assisted the City of Saint Paul (hereafter, the "City") in the recovery of a cast bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, created by Norwegian sculptor Jacob H. Fjelde around 1885. The bust was donated to the City by a private group, installed in Como Park in 1907, and then was stolen in 1982. A bust of Ibsen was recovered from a video store in Robbinsdale by students of Anderson, Karin and Son Daniels (hereafter, "Daniels"), with the permission o£ the video store owner, and thereafter kept in safekeeping by Anderson at Augsburg College. The City has determined that the bust is the Ibsen bust stolen from Como Park. Anderson is willing to give the City possession of the bust, but asks that she and her students, together with Augsburg College, be indemnified against possible claims by the owner of the video store, a Mr. Lucas. Lucas has moved to California, and his present whereabDUts are unknown. Indemnitv 2. The City, in consideration of the return of the bust by Anderson, hereby indemnifies, and agrees to hold Anderson, Daniels and Augsburg College harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, suits, obligations, judgments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney £ees, which may be incurred by each of them that arise out of or relate to their discovery of the bust, their respective role in removing the bust from the video store and their decision to give the bust to the City. R�- t��rn of Ibsen Bust 3. Anderson, in reliance on this indemnification and the recitals above, agrees to return and does herewith allow the City and its agents the possession of the bust. Dated this day of September, 1998. Kristin Anderson Approved as to form: Director of Financial Services �il,�.u(�� ce-"'`"-c� Assist�nt City Attorney �� Council Fi1e # 9R� Green Sheet # �� RESOLUT1011i OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Re£erred To Committee: Date � 1 RFSOLVED, that the appropriate city officials are hereby authorized to execute the 2 attached Indemnity Agreement relating to the return of the Ibsen bust to the City of Saint Paul. Requested by Department of: Adopted by Council: Date u�,'( �\�qg --r Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: ,. Approved by Mayox: D e By: $`1 ° � f� � {�= —^� � <.3 �6 Form Approved by City Att ney By: i/ � ��ue� c a d o� � � ' — / j ll DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATEINffIATED GREEN SHEET �S / NO. 62846 Parks and Recreation Sept 22, 1998 CONTACTPERSONANDPHONE INRIAL/OATE WRIAL/DATE Bob Piram 266-6404 � � DEPARTMENTDIRECTOR 4 GT'COUNqL ASSIGN NUMBER Po Z Gf1Y ATTOflNEY 5 CITY CLEflK MUSi eE �N COUNCIL AGENDA BY (OAlE) ROUTING OftpEP FINAtiCIALSEAVICESD1ft. HNANCIALSERV)ACGTG S0pt6�Tlbec 23, 1998 3 MAYOR (OR ASSISTA 6 Parks and Recreation TOTAL,u,OF51GNqTUREPAGES � (G.IPALLLOCA710NSWRSIC+NATll1�1 ACTION REQVESTEO: Approval of Resolution authorizing execution of Indemnity Agreement for return of the bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen to Como Park. RECOMMENDATIONS: ApProve�A)orRe�ect(R) PEp$ONALSERVICECONiRACTSMU5TAN5WERTHEFOLLOWWGQUE5TON5: _PLANNING COMMISSION _CNIL SERVICE COMMISSION �, Has [hia peroon/firm ever worketl untler a conhaci for this tlepartmenV CIB COMMRTEE _ VES NO A STAFF 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employeet VES NO DISTRICT COUNCIL — -- 3. Does this peison/5"vm possess a skili not normaly possessetl by any mrtent city employee� SUPPOftTS WHICH COUNCIL 0&IECTIVE? VES NO E�lain all yes anawers on separote shret antl attach io green sheet. INITIATING PR08LEM, ISSUE, OPPOflTUNIT' IWho, What. When, Where, Why): Bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, originally located in Como Park was stolen in 1982. Bust was recently discovered by Augsburg College art students and brought to Augsburg for safekeeping. College and students would like to be indemnified against any claims to the bust, prior to returning it to Saint Paul. ADVANTA6ESIFAPPROVEO: Historic bronze bust will be returned to its original location in Como Park. � SEP 2 2 ��E OlSADVAN7AGESIF APPROVED: pge.^ p �� {�/� �M Y F.ilZ. e-� LiT �3 V� None DISAOVANTAGESIFNOTAPPPOVED: ��k�"-'�?y r '�`'"C^"' ° � � ?v. �`:�.3...a.v., v�( ��. �EP � � �� TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S NA COST/HEVENUE BUDGEfED (CIIiCLE OND YES NO FUNDWG SOUfiCE ACTNITY NUMBER FINANCIAL INFORMATION: fEXPLAIN) _,. II3DEMNI`rY AGREEMEI3T Recital qg -Yg 1 1. Kristin Anderson (hereafter, "Anderson") has assisted the City o£ Saint Paul (hereafter, the "City") in the recovery o£ a cast bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, created by Nor.vegian sculptor Jacob H. Fjelde around 1885. The bust was donated to the City by a private group, installed in Como Park in 1907, and then was stolen in 1982. A bust of Ibsen was recovered from a video store in Robbinsdale by students of Anderson, Karin and Jon Daniels (hereafter, "Daniels"), with tY�e permission of the video store owner, and thereafter kept in safekeeping by Anderson at Augsburg College. The City has determined that the bust is the Ibsen bust stolen from Como Park. Anderson is willing to give the City possession of the bust, but asks that she and her students, together with Augsburg College, be indemnified against possible claims by the owner of the video store, a Mr. Lucas. Lucas has moved to California, and his present whereabouts are unknown. Indemnity 2. The City, in consideration of the return of the bust by Anderson, hereby indemnifies, and agrees to hold Anderson, Daniels and Augsburg College harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, suits, obligations, judgments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney fees, which may be incurred by each o£ them that arise out of or relate to their discovery of the bust, their respective role in removing the bust from the video store and their decision to give the bust to the City. Return of Ibsen Bust 3. Anderson, in reliance on this indemnification and the recitals above, agrees to return and does herewith allow the City and its agents the possession of the bust. Dated this day of September, 1998. Kristin Anderson Approved as to form: Director of Financial Services �/ o�,� � ��.�.� Assista� City At�orney qg -�ql �, . INDEMNITY AGREEMENT Rec�tal 1. Kristin Anderson (hereafter, ° Anderson") has assisted the City of Saint Paul (hereafter, the "City") in the recovery of a cast bronze bust of Henrik Ibsen, created by Norwegian sculptor Jacob H. Fjelde around 1885. The bust was donated to the City by a private group, installed in Como Park in 1907, and then was stolen in 1982. A bust of Ibsen was recovered from a video store in Robbinsdale by students of Anderson, Karin and Son Daniels (hereafter, "Daniels"), with the permission o£ the video store owner, and thereafter kept in safekeeping by Anderson at Augsburg College. The City has determined that the bust is the Ibsen bust stolen from Como Park. Anderson is willing to give the City possession of the bust, but asks that she and her students, together with Augsburg College, be indemnified against possible claims by the owner of the video store, a Mr. Lucas. Lucas has moved to California, and his present whereabDUts are unknown. Indemnitv 2. The City, in consideration of the return of the bust by Anderson, hereby indemnifies, and agrees to hold Anderson, Daniels and Augsburg College harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, suits, obligations, judgments, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney £ees, which may be incurred by each of them that arise out of or relate to their discovery of the bust, their respective role in removing the bust from the video store and their decision to give the bust to the City. R�- t��rn of Ibsen Bust 3. Anderson, in reliance on this indemnification and the recitals above, agrees to return and does herewith allow the City and its agents the possession of the bust. Dated this day of September, 1998. Kristin Anderson Approved as to form: Director of Financial Services �il,�.u(�� ce-"'`"-c� Assist�nt City Attorney