86-1478 WHITE - CITV CLERK / /
PINK - FINANCE COUflCII �j
C,pNARV���DE�ARTMENT . GI Y OF SAINT PAUL File NO. �
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C ncil Resolution
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Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committe By Date
LUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF
BEN ON I TMEI�TT/SIGNDESIC�T, INC. FOR CLASSIFICATIal�i
OF PROPEIrTY LOCATED IN THE SAINT PAUL
R RFROrTT EI�TTERPRISE ZONE AS CLASS 4d
EMPIAYMEI�TT P12pPERTY
Wt�REAB, Blenson nves t/Signdesign, Inc. (the "Cc�npany") filed with he City Clerk
an Application �or cl ssifi ion of its property located south of Blair Ave ue in F�iipire
Builder Industrial Pa k as loyment Property pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section
273.1313 and tY�e Sain Paul 'verfront Enterprise Zone Program (the "Program' ); and
WE�REAS, t�e new inves nt, tax classification, and State tax credits s set forth
in detail in t Sept r 4, 1986, Staff Report will result in the creation of 8 new
positions in int Pa 1 with he oonstruction of a new 21,600 square foot p uction
facility for t scr n pr s printing c�npany, and
Wf�REAS, ere s been resented to and considered at this meeting a P rticipation
Agreeqnent bet n the City a the Canpany whereby the Cctnpany covenants res cting the
cc�npletion of ropert impro nts; and
WHERF.AS, Po Authp ity of the City of Saint Paul has received aut rization fran
the Departinent of Ene y and conanic Developnent to utilize an alternative scal
oontribution of infra truct improve�nents in lieu of local property tax r ction; and
i�REA.S, he Cit Clerk uly published on Sept�nber 20, 1986, in the Sa nt Paul Legal
Ledger, the of icial ewspa for the City a notice of public hearing befor the City
Council upon e C ny's lication; and
WHERF�AS, aistric 6 and Planning Councils along with the Riverfront ission have
reviewed and rdcamtien ed app val of the Application; and
COU(VCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Drew Nays �
N"°S'e In Favor
Rettman
Scheibel
Sonnen _ AgelnSt BY
Tedesco
Wilson
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: ate -�
Certified Yassed by Council Secretar BY �A �`'
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Approved by ;Navor: Date Appr v y Mayor for Su �ss' nko un il
By _ _ By
WHITE - CITV CLERK
PINK - FINANCE V I y OF SA I NT PALTL Council
CANARV - DEPARTMENT � 7
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C uncil Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WI�REAS, th� City ouncil conducted a public hearing on October 23, 1986, upon the
Application at which h ring o portunity was provided for the Applicant, the unty
Assessor, representativ s of a fected taxing authorities and any taxpayer of he City or
mesnber of the public t presen their views orally or in writing at or before the hearing,
and having duly �onside ed the testimony and written views presented at the ring and
the Application,' staff eport nd draft Participation Agreement; now therefor , be it
RESOLVED by the C cil o the City of Saint Paul that it hereby determi es that tY�e
Application of Benson i vest� t/Signdesign, Inc., the property improvements, retained and
new jobs and tax benefi s pro sed meet the objectives of the Saint Paul Rive front
Enterprise Zone Progr .
RESOLVED FUIrI'f�R t the City Council additionally finds and determines that the
construction of the ne facili y (1) is reasonably likely to create new empl yi�ent in the
City; (2) will not hav the e fect of transferring existing employment froan e or more
other cities within Mi esota; (3) will result in an increase in market valu of the
employment property of 520,00 which is .00008$ of the market value of all t xable
property in Saint Paul; and (4 will not result in the reduction of the asses ed value of
existing property withi the C ty owned by Applicant.
- RESOLVED FURTt�R t the �pplication and employment property reclassifi ation
thereby proposed is he by app oved and the City Clerk is directed to transmi the
Application together w' h a ce ified copy of this resolution to the Cce�nnis5i er of
Energy and Econanic De lopznen and the CaYmissioner of Revenue for oonsidera ion and
final approval.
RESOLVED FURTHER t the Participation Agreement between the City and t Applicant
is hereby approved, an the p per City officers are authorized to sign the s on behalf
of the City, and' upon i s sign ture by the Applicant to transnit Attachment C of said
Agreement to the Ccnmi ioner f Energy and Econanic Develognent and the Carm'ssioner of
Revenue for sign�ture the C issioners or their designee upon final appro al of the
Application.
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COUNCILMEN Requested b Department of:
Yeas �r Nays '
Nicosia
Rettman IR FBVO[
son�� � _ Against BY
Tedesco
Wilson � ����
Adopted by Council: Date u�'T Form Approved by City Attorney
Certified Pa. • d b ou cil e BY
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Approved by •_avor. at � � yr 1 �prov by Mayor for Submi i n o Cou il
By ��-� _ � By
P�I�!��� p '���l 1 198�6
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St. Paul Port uthori y � DEPARTMENT � � _ �s�55
3.A � • . E.A. r ut ' CONTACT �
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Oct. 8 1986 DATE ��� e
ASSIGN NUl�ER FOR. ROU ING OR ER Cl � All Locations for Si nature .: .
L Depar�ment Direct r I � Director of Management/ yor
� Finance and Manag ent S rvicesl irector � �City Clerk
Budget Director ;,I RE: ENTERPRISE ZONE CRED TS
�Ci ty Attorney , B N , NC.
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WHAT WILL BE ACHIEVED 8Y TAK NG ACT � N ON THE ATTACHED MATERIALS? (Purpos.e/
Rationale):
Enterprise Zone cred'ts will be us d as :an incentive for Benson Investment/Sigr�de ign, Inc.
to construct a new 2 ,600 uare 'ot screen process printing facility in Empire uilder
Industrial Park. I
Benson Investment/Si" ndesi n, Inc. Ipresently has 28 full-time and 8-part-time emp oyees and
will create 8 new po ition with e construction of this facility. Attached are two
copies of the Participatio Agree � nt for review and execution.� .
OST BENEFIT BUDGETA Y AND ERSONN IMPACTS ANTICIPATED:
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MAYOR S���
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�INANCING SOURCE AND UDGET CTIVIT NUMBER CHARGED OR CREDITED: (Mayor's signa-
ture not re-
Total Amount of�Tr nsacti n: I� quired if under .
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Funding Sour.ce: /A:u; '�
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Activity Number: •
ATTACHMENTS List and Number All At chments :
1 . Draft City Coun il Res lution
2. Staff Report
3. Participation A reemen �
cc. J. Shoholm I; .
DEPARTMENT REVIEW CITY ATTORNEY REVI,EW
Yes No Council Resolu ion Re ired? ��Resolution: Required? Y s No
Yes No Insuran e Requ red? Insurance Suffici�nt? Y s No
Yes No Insuran e Atta hed:
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Revised 12/84
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October 8, 1986
Mr. James B llus, irecto
Planning & �conomi Devel pment Department
City of St. Paul
13th Floor �ity Ha 1 Anne REGEI�IED
St. Paul , Minnesot 5510
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SUBJECT: E(�TERPRI E ZONE CREDITS
BENSON I VESTME T/SIGNDESIGN, INC. PJIAYOR'� ��Fi��
Dear Jim:
We submit herewith for yo r review and referral to the office of the May r,
City Council and City Att rney's Office details pertaining to the issuan e
of Enterpris� Zone Credit to Benson Investment/Signdesign, Inc. The
credits will be in the fo of $90,000 in State income tax credits made p
of $20,000 i empl ee cr its and $70,000 in debt service credits. Loc 1
contribution�in th amoun of $94,462 has been approved by the State in the
form of infr structure improvements in Empire Builder Industrial Park.
Enterprise Z ne cre its wi 1 be used as an incentive for Benson Investmen /
Signdesign, �nc. to constr ct a new 21 ,600 square foot screen process
printing fac lity i Empir Builder Industrial Park. The company present y
has 28 full-�ime an 8 par -time employees and will create 8 new position
with the con tructi n of t is facility.
In addition o the taff r port, we are attaching the Participation
Agreement an a dra t copy of the proposed City Council resolution which
authorizes t e exec tion o the Participation Agreement and the submittal
of the propo al to he Dep rtment of Energy and Economic Development and
the Departme t of R venue.
Your expeditious ha dling f this matter will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
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Eugene . Kraut
EAK:ca Executi e Vice President
Attach.
cc. Mayor Latimer
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EUGENE A KRAUT,C.I.D. DOf�ALD G.DUN HEE.C.1.0. ' CHARLES M.TOWLE CLIFFORD E.RAMSTED,P.E. PERRY K.FEDERS C.P.A
EXECUTiVE VICE PRESIDENT AS�T.EXEC.VICE RESIDENT DiRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CHIEF ENGINEER DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
ASST TREASURER
ICHARD A. IERDAL WILLIAM E.McGIVERN
PROPERN MA ER DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
COMMISSIONERS GEORGE W.WINTEI� WILLIA WILSON ARTHUR N.GOODMAN VICTOR P.REIM RAYMOND E.LANGEVIN CHRIS NI OSIA JEAN M.WEST
PRESIDENT �, VICE ESIDENT SECREUARY TREASURER COMMISSIONER COMMI$$I NER COMMISSIONER
C.I.D.Certified Industrial Developer
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STAFF REPORT
RE: BENSON I TN�I�TT (SUBLEASE TO SIC�TDESIQV, INC. )
ENTERPRISE ONE AP LICATION
A. PROP(�SED YMEI�T PROPERTY �
Benson Inves nt p oposes that approximately 85,917 square feet o
approximatel 1.97 cres of land leased fran the Port Authority of the
City of Sain Paul n the Empire Builder Industrial Park be determ ned
eligible for reclas ification as employment property through the C ty's
Riverfront E terpri e Zone Program. The property will not be fo lly
reclassified for t purposes as an alternative contribution of
infrastructu e impr vements is being provided in lieu of local pro rty
tax reductio . Thi alternative aontribution has been approved by the
Minnesota De rtmen of Energy and Economic Developnent. The pro rty
description s atta hed. This property is identified by the Ramse
County Tax partme t through the property identification n�unber
09-12000-190 O5.
This propert was f rmerly owned by the Burlington Northern as pa of
its Jackson treet hops canplex.
B• INR'ROVEMEI�TTS AND P POSED USE
Benson Inves nt w 11 construct a 21,600 square foot production
facility to subl ased to Signdesign, Inc., a screen process pri ting
company spec alizin in retail store signage. Benson Investment i a
Minnesota pa nersh p consisting of the President and Vice Preside t of
Production f r Sign esign, Inc. The Port Authority and City Counc'1
have approve the u e of $740,000 of industrial revenue bonds to
construct th new f cility.
C. PRQ7ECTED IN REASED MARKET VALUE
The market v lue wi 1 increase by the amount of the improvements p s
the land val e as t property has not generated any taxes being ed
by the Port thori . The development will result in an est unate
market value of $52 ,000 which is .00008 of the market value of all
taxable pro ty in aint Paul.
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D. RETA�NED AN NEW J BS
Signc�esign' prese t 28 full-time and 8 part-time employees will
reta'ned in Saint aul with construction of the new facility. In
addi ion, e com ny estimates it will hire at least 8 new e�nplo ees
with'n the ext t years. The ccxnpany has entered into a City o
Saint� Paul ploym nt and Training Participation P,greement and
anticipates recrui ing from the imnediate neighborhood.
E. DRAF'I� PARTI IPATI AGREEMENT
A dr�ft Pa icipat on Agreement has been negotiated with the foll ing
tax t�enef it :
Annual 2-Year Total
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Stat� New ployee Credits 10,000 20 000
Stat� Debt inanci g Credits 70,000 70 000
Alte�native local ntribution is $94,462 based on $47,231 per ac e of
Port Author'ty sit improvesnents. The contribution has had prior
appr�val fr the partment of Energy and Econanic Developnent.
This repres nts a rivate-to-public ratio of approximately $9.89
priv�te pe $1 pub ic tax reduction or credit. It also represent one
new �ob per $11,25 tax credits or reductions.
F. COtJNQ:IL FI INGS
The $lenson nves nt/Signdesign, Inc. a�plication proposes creat'on of
up tb S ne jobs, one of which would be a transfer fran another
Minn�sota icipa ity. The proposal will not result in the
aban�onmen or d lition of other property owned by the applican in
Sain Paul usin reduction of the assessed value of existing pr perty
with�n the ity.
G. RECOINII�IENDA ION
The �Staff f the rt Authority of the City of Saint Paul re ds
the �ity C uncil prove the attached Participation Agreement fo
Bens n Inv stment as drafted. Staff further recomnends the City
Coun'�il de ermine that the project is eligible for esnployment pr rty
recl ssifi tion nd that Attachment C of the Participation Agr ent
be f�naard d to t e C�nissioner of Energy and Econcmic Develo nt.
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N ICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON APPLICATION
FO RECLASSIFICATI�i OF PROPERTY FOR TAX
P ES UNDER THE E[JTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM
rsuant to Min esota Statutes 1984, Section 273.1313 Subdivisi n 2(b)
and to provi ion o the Program For City of Saint Paul Rive front
Enterp ise Z ne N ICE IS E�REBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING will held
before the Co cil o the City of Saint Paul in the Council Chambers third
floor ity H 11, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, Minne r�. �n
Thurs ay, t e 23r day of October, 1986, at 10:00 a.m. , or s soon
thereafter as the m tter may be heard, upon the Application of Benson
Invest ent/S gndesi n, Inc. , 55 West Ivy Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnes ta for
reclas ifica ion of certain real property located in the Sain Paul
Riverf ront nterp ise Zone, Ramsey County, Minnesota, as emp oyment
propert and or as essment of said property as provided for c ass 4d
property in Minne ota Statutes 1984, Section 273.13 Subdivi ion 9,
Paragr ph (4) for t xes levied in 1986 and for four succeeding years
thereaf er.
AT SAID UBLIC HEARING the City Council will consider whe her to
approv the aid Ap lication upon findings as required by Min esota
Statut s 1984, Sect on 273.1313 Subdivision 2(d) . At said heari g, the
Applica t, the Ramsey County Assessor, representatives of affected axing
author'ties a d any taxpayer of the municipality or representative of any
cannuni y orga izatio will have opportunity to be heard or may p esent
their v ews in writin at or before the Hearing.
Co ies o the plication, the report of the Saint Paul Riv rfront
Off ice �nd the propos Participation Agreeqnent between the Appl ica t and
the Cit may ins cted at the offices of the City Clerk or t e Port
Authori y of he Cit of Saint Paul during normal business hour , and
writtem m�nen s may delivered or mailed % City Clerk, Roan 38 , City
Hall, 15 West Kell g Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102, or c/ Port
Authori y of he Ci y of Saint Paul, 1900 Amhoist Tawer, 345 St. Peter
Street, Saint aul, 55102. Telephone inquiries may be made t John
Campoba so, 22 -5686.
AIBERT . O , City lerk
P O R T '� � �°��y��
AUTHORI
OF THE CITY OF S�. PAUL
Memorandum
TO: A1 Olsor� DATE:Sept. 26 1986
FROM: J.A. Ca�r�obass
SUBJECT: E�ERPRI�SE Z APPLI TIONS
Attached�for yo info tion are copies ot the public hearing notices for
the considerati n of E terprise Zone credits for American Linen Supply
Ccenpany �nd Ben on Inv st.ment/Signdesign. Also enclosed are the staff
reports �nd app icatio forms. Please note that Benson
Investme t/Sign sign nly involves State credits and dces not require a
change i the t x stat s of that property.
As requirl�ed, pl ase di ribute the inforniation to the appropriate taxi g
jurisdictlions. have ready forwarded material and will be meeting w th
the River�ront issi n Task Force regarding these projects.
If you ha�e any estio , please oontact me.
JAC:Ca �
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0 d t e : October 6, 1986
OM (TTEE RE PORT
TO = ��, Sai t PQ I City Councit
F R � M �i (i O �il l�t e O h �i ty Deve 1 opment and Transport t i on
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2. Ent�erpri e Zon �3oundaries (Committee recommends appro al )
3 . Res�luti n a�c pting the St. Paul Child Care Task Forc
� Rep�rt with Pl nning Commission� amendments (Cornmittee
rec4�mmen s app va 1 )
4. App�als o For Mall Associates relative to property a
212 Ford Park ay. Atso site plan review for the pro, ect.
(MoYed ou of c mmittee without recommendation)
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CTTY HALL SE ENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL,MINN OTA 55102
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL. MINNES�TA �f= �'tv '�`�7�
APPLICATIOM FOR
` RIVE FRONT ENTERPRISE ZONE TAX CREDITS
1 . Name of Person pplyin : John F. Babler
Position� Owne /Manag r
Name of �U51�ES : Benson Investment/Signdesign, Inc.
Address QIf Busi' ESS: 55 w. zvy Avenue
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St. Paul, Minnesota 55117
Phone Nun�ber: 488-5504
2. Legal des�cripti n of t e parcel of land on which the business is loca ed
(or i s td be 1 o ated f r ne�c constructi on):
(See ttachm nt)
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3. The marke� valu and a sessed value of the land and other taxable pro erty
from your most ecent roperty Tax Statement:
Estimated Marke Value: N/A
Assessed �IalueS N/A
4. Total �pro�erty xes Ti te� on line- 10 of th� property tax statement or
19 pay�ble i 19 : *Note: attach a copy of ycuw Property Tax S ate-
ment.
Applicat'on is for con truction on a new site in Empire Builder Indus rial Park.
5. If you t s� th Tartcf o space for your busi rtess. do you pay the prop rty
_ t3xe57 Si ndesig will ease the facility from Benson Investment.
Y�s x No
Who pays �he pro erty t xes if you don't?
6. Current n�mber o emplo ees: Full—time: 28 Part—time: s _
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7. For cortstructiort incTude:
A. A general description of the facility or improvement and its proposed use.
Construction of a new 21,600 square foot production facilitv of which
4�000 square feet is office. The new buildinq will house a screen
process printinq company SAeciali2inq in retail store sianaae.
B. A probatiTe tin� schedule for undertakfn� the constr.uction or improvement.
Commencinq on September 23, 1986 and comAletion bv March 15, 1987.
C. An estimate of the probable cost of new construction or improvement.
S�2o,o00
0. An estimate of the market value of the new or improved facility (excluding
land) whert completed.
$524,880
E. The number of new �obs expected to. �e created. s
8. State the type and amount of enterprise zone incentives requested and briefly
explain why they are necessary to the project:
$70,000 debt service credit
$20,000 Employee credit
The incentives are necessary to offset the cost differencial between con-
structing in White Bear and also allow the company to expand close to its
labor market. .
I hereby declare an� certffy that this applicatiorr is true and correct to the.
best of my knowledge and belief.
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Position or itle
Remember to attach the following:
1. A copy of ya�r property tax statement for taxes payable in 19 .
2. A check for �1500. payable to �h� Port Author�ty of the
C�ty. of 5a.int Pau1
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r•�,Ar• DESCRIPTION
That pa t of B ocks 5 and 6, Ashton and Sherburne's Addition a d
vacated Leba n Str t which lies within the follawing described li es:
Cannencing a the corner of Section 31, T29N, R22'W, RaQnsey Count ,
Minnesota; t ence S 89°50'17" E (asstuned bearing) along the North 1'ne of
the NW 1/4 o said ction 31 a distance of 1378.93 feet; thence S °27'44"
E 401.22 fee to th point of be�inning of the lines to be herein
described; t ence ntinuing S 0 27'44" E 336.60 feet to the [Vorth ine of
Arch Street; thence 89°40'20" E 255.0 feet along said North line; thence
N 0°27'44" W 337.31 feet; thence N 89°49'49" W 255.0 feet to the po'nt of
beginning. Contai 85,917 sq.ft. , mol)
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STAFF REPORT
RE: BENS INVE TMEI�TT SUF3LEASE T�0 SIGNDESIGN, INC. )
EI�TI' RISE OLVE AP LICATION
A. PRO ED EMP YN�I�TT PROPERTY
Benson Inves nt p poses that approxunately 85,917 square feet or
appro imatel 1.97 cres of land leased fran the P�rt Authority of he
City f Sain Paul ' the Empire Builder Industrial Park be determi ed
eligi le for reclas ification as employment property through the Ci y's
Riverfront E terpri Zone Program. The property will not be forma ly
recla sified for t purposes as an alternative oontribution of
infra ructu e impr ements is being provided in lieu of local pro rty
tax uctio . Thi alternative oontribution has been approved by he
Minne ta De rtmen of Enengy and Ecorio�nic Developnent. The prope ty
descri tion s atta ed. This property is identified by the Ramnsey
Count Tax partrne through the property identification nlmiber
09-120 0-190 O5.
This p�opert was f rly owned by the Burlington Northern as part of
its Ja kson treet ps canplex.
B. IMP NTS D P ED USE
Benson Inves nt wi 1 construct a 21,600 square foot production
facili y to subl sed to Signdesign, Inc., a screen process prin ing
�npan spec' lizing in retail store signage. Benson Investment is a
Minnesota pa nershi oonsisting of the President and Vice Presiden of
Produc ion f r Sign sign, Inc. The Port Authority and City Counci
have a prove the u of $740,000 of industrial revenue bonds to
oonst ct th r�ew fa ility.
C. PRQ7E ED IN RF�ISED VALUE
The ma ket v lue wil increase by the amount of the improvements pl s
the land val e as t property has not generated any taxes being ed
by the Port thorit . The developnent will result in an estimated
market value of $52 ,000 which is .00008 of the market value of all
taxabl pro ty in aint Paul.
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D. RET�INED D NEW OBS
Sigr�design s pres nt 28 full-time and 8 part-time employees will
ret ined i Saint Paul with oonstruction of the new facility. I
add tion, he cam ny estimates it will hire at least 8 new esnpl ees
wi in the next t years. The canpany has entered into a City
Sair�t Paul F3nplo nt and Training Participation P,greement and
anti�cipate recru ting from the imnediate neighbortiood.
E. DRAFT PART CIPATI AGREEMEI�IT
A dr�ft Pa icipa ion Agreement has been negotiated with the foll ing
tax benefi s:
Annual 2-Year Total
Stat� New ployee Credits 10,000 20 000
Stat� Debt inanci Credits 70,000 70 000
Alte�native local ntribution is $94,462 based on $47,231 per ac e of
Port IAuthor ty sit improve�nents. The contribution has had prior
appr¢val fr the partment of Energy and Eaonanic Development.
Thislrepres nts a rivate-to-public ratio of approximately $9.89
priv�te per $1 pub ic tax reduction or credit. It also represents one
new �ob per $11,25 tax credits or reductions.
F. COLJNGIL FIN INGS
The Blenson nves t/Signdesign, Inc. application proposes creati n of
up td 8 new jobs, ne of which would be a transfer frcm another
Minne�ota m icipa ity. The proposal will not result in the
aband�Onment or d ition of other property owned by the applicant in
Saint Paul using eduction of the assessed value of existing pro rty
withi� the ity.
G. RECON9�+IENpp,TI
The s�aff of the Po Authority of the City of Saint Paul recamien s
the C�ty Co cil ap rove the attached Participation Agreement for
Benso Inves nt a drafted. Staff further recaimiends the City
Counc�il dete ine t t the project is eligible for eqnployment pro rty
recla�sifica ion an that Attach�nent C of the Participation Agr t
be fo�warded to the Co�ranissioner of Energy and Eoonanic DeveloFxnen .
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PeR1ZCIPA?ION AGBBBt�NT
RIVERFe0r1T EHTEBPBISS ZONB
CITY OF SAINT PAIIL
Preasble
1. Participa ing Bu iness: 2. Application Approval
Benson In estme
Name Date
55 W. Ivy Avenue
Addresa C.P. No.
St. Paul, rtrt 55 17 City Council
Emploqment Property Class fication
Effective For Assessment
Yeara 19 thru 19
Employment Property Class fication
Certification bq Commissi ner
Depart�nt of Revenue dat d
(Attachment C)
3. (Persons)( fficer ) Aut rized to Sign for Participating Busineas:
John F. Ba ler James R. Goodoien
Name Name
Partner Partner
Title Title
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i ature Signature
4. Person AuthjOrized to Rec ive Communications for Participating Business
John F. Ba ler
Name Is Authorized to Receive Comm nications
From the City or State on Beh lf of
the Participating Business.
Title
55 W. Ivy venue
Address
St. Paul, 551 7
Telephone
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5. Deacriptlon of ropert to Receive "Employment Property"
Classifi ation Use De cription From Ramsey Countq Department Spac for Use of
of Taxation, 12 Citq all and County Courthouse): Rams y County -
Dept of Taxation
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Clas ification
Ente ed:
Date•
See Attacihment
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6. Alternativf Loca Contr bution: Yes X No
DesCriptio�t An lterna ive local contribution plan comprised of build'ng
demolition site repara ion and infrastructure improvements within the
Empire Bui ler In ustria Park was approved by the Minn. Dept. of Energ & Economic
ev opment.
7. Types of St�ate Ta Reduc ion:
(a) Sales T�x Exe ption Amount
(b) Income I ax Cr dit
(1) Emp,loyee redit x . Amount $20,000
(2) Debk Servi ce Cre it . x Amount 570,000
(c) State Pfiid Pr perty ax Credit Amount
The type an� amou t of e mption and credits shall be thoae as certifi d bq the
Co�issione� of En rgy a Economic Development. If there is variance etween
this sectiofi and t e Com ssioner's Certification, the latter will cont ol
(Attachment iC).
Subject to domplia ce wit this Agreement, to the provisions of Minneso a
Statutes 19�4, Sec ion 27 .1312 to 273.1314 inclusive, and such regulat ons as
may be adop�ed by he Dep rtment of Revenue or of Energy and Economic D velopment
(the "Act"), and u on fii ng proper tax returns and schedules, the part cipating
business isleligib e for redita as apprnpriate against Minneaota ia�om *_av a*:d
property taxl liabi ities or the tax years 19 86 through 1988 .
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8. COVENAN'�S BY TIC7 ATING BUSINESS:
In maki�g app catio far enterprise zone credits, the participati business
has rep�esent and reby covenants, for itself and its successors or assigns,
(the "P�rticip ting B siness") : .
(a) that� (it) XX�) will submit construction plans and evidence o financing
and will c mmence diligently pursue and timely complete improv ments to the
prop�erty d scribe in Section 5 above in the dollar amount and s s e
in t�he "Pr perty mprovement Schedule" annexed hereto as Attach entp'�Aified
Co�nCeme t Dste September 23, 1986
Comp�letion Date March 15, 1987
Amoul t $ � 0,000
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(b) thatl (it) xx��C 11 recruit, employ and train new emploqees esident in
the �conomi hard ip area designated in the Riverfront Enterprise Zone
Prog am, or perso who are unemploqed and economically disadva taged or of
a pr tected class n accordance with the provisions of the "EMPL YMENT AND
TRAI ING S EDULE" annexed hereto as Attachment "B", and that th minimum
numb�r of n w empl yees shall be as follows:
Numb�r of N w Empl qees 8
(c) thatlI(it) (X X�� ill maintain complete records respecting its erformance
of thle cove ants s t forth in Section 8(a) and (b) herein, and p rmit access
to sa�id rec rds by accredited representatives of the Minnesota C mmissioner
of Re�venue, Ramsey County Taa Department and Saint Paul Port Aut ority; that
(it) xxx will eport quarterly to the Division of Job Creati n and
Train�ng th numbe of hires covered by this Agreement; and that upon
reque�t and t lea t annually (it) f�xxx� will report to the Sa'nt Paul
Port �uthor ty on orms provided by the Saint Paul Port Authorit on
const�uction compl tion, new hires and other direct or indirect onomic
activ#ty res ting rom its facility operations in the Riverfront Enterprise
Zone. i
(d) that dit) (X x�#�c}c 11 promptly and satisfactorily perform each c venant
herei� under aken a d each_other requirement of the Act, the Prog am or of
this A�greeme t impo ed as a condition of the approval of the appl cation for
and glants o tax c edits and designation of property classificat on.
9. REVOCATI01�
The Counci�l may evoke n alternative local contribution and may requ st the
Commission�er of evenue to approve the revocation of a classification pursuant
to the Act if it finds nd determines bq resolution, after hearing up n notice
mailed to �the ap licant by certified mail at least 60 days before the hearing,
that
(a) The co�j struct on or mprovement of the Participating Business' pro erty and
o erati fac li
P n8 ty s not been completed within two yeara after t e
approv�l of t e clas ification, or any longer period as mav be pro ided in
Sectio� 8(a) ereof;
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(b) ThejPartic pating Business has not proceeded in good faith with the
con�tructi n or i tovement of the facility, or with its operat on, in a
man�er whi h is c nsistent with the purpose of the Act, the rep esentations
of �he app icatio , or the covenants of this Agreement; or
(c) ThelPartic pating Business has misrepresented a material statem nt contained
in its app icatio for tax credit has failed to perform any exp ess covenant
of tl�his Ag eement or is not in continuing compliance with requi ements or
cond�itiona for ap roval or grant of an alternative local contxi ution, state
tax �reduct ons or credits under the Act, the Program or this Ag eement.
REVOCATI N OF ALTE ATIVE LOCAL CONTRIBUTION OR OF AN EMPLOYMENT PROPERTY
CLASSIFI ATION HALL RMINATE STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS, CREDITS AND RE CTIONS.
The Citq Counci may i pose or request imposition of a remedy other han
revocatic�n, inc uding thholding of eligibility certifications for redits,
exemptior�s or r ductio s, or institution of suit for specific perfor nce or
other ren�edy in law or equity. No failure of the City to exercise o make
selectio� of a articu ar remedy for breach of this Agreement by the
Participa�ting B siness shall be deemed a waiver of its rights to enf rce
performa�ce bq he Par icipating Businesa of its obligations under t e Act or
this Agrekment y any emedy available to the City in law.
10. RECAPTUREI
In the ev�nt th Parti ipating Business ceases to operate its facili y in the
Riverfron� Ente rise one within two years after the expiration of ax
reduction� unde the A t and this Agreement, the Participating Busin ss
covenants and a ees t t it shall repaq the amount of tax reduction and of the
local con�ributi n purs ant to the following scheclule:
?erainatiqn of erati s Bepay�e Portion
Less thanll6 mont s afte expiration of tax reductions 100 per ent
6 months II 75 per ent
12 monthallor mor , but esa than 18 months 50 per ent
18 months br mor , but eas than 24 months 25 per ent
The repaym�ent sh 11 be m�ediately due upon auch ceasation of operati n of its
zone facil�ity, p yable o the State of Minnesota to the extent it rep esents an
income taxlcredi or re uction and payable to the City to the extent t
representsla pro rty t x reduction or other local contribution.
11. OTHER TERM$
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12. EFFECTI�E DA •
This Ag�eemen has b en accepted and executed on behalf of the Par icipating
Busines by t e offi ers whose titles and signatures appear in Sec ion 3, above
The App�licati n and greement have been approved by action of the aint Paul
City Co��ncil s reci ed in Section 2 above, and is executed on beh lf of the
City of� Saint aul b the officers whose titles and signatures app r below.
This Ag eemen shall be effective upon its eaecution in Section 2 ove and its
deliver to t City f Saint Paul by the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue or
his aut�orized desig e.
CITY OF SAINT AUL
By
MAYO Date
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By Date
CITY CLERK
B�' Date
DIREC R DE ARTMEN OF FINANCE• � MANAGEMENT SERVICES -.
Approved se to Form
Asaistan Citq Attorn y
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OPE TY IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE �� ��7�
� ATTACHMENT "A"
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
IVERFRONT ENTERPRISE ZONE
SIGNDESIGN, INC.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESS
A. Faciliry description
The com any wi 1 cons ruct a 21,600 square foot building consisting o
4 000 s are fe t of o fice and the balance roduction s ace. The fa ility
w' 1 be c nstruc ed on .9 acres in Em ire Builder Industrial Park.
8. Conatructio�Speci catlons�i entify ev ry specification or drawing,titte:date and approving architect or e gineer)*
All const uctio speci 'cations will be submitted to the Port Authorit
for review.
(copies of each draw ng or sp ification musi be supplied to Me P01"t AUth01"1 t,)/�
C. Construction Cast O�tail
$612,500 stimat d cons ruction cost. All disbursement will go throug
the Port uthori
D. Financing commitrne�ts(equi and mo age financing)
Port Autho ity h s appr ved the sale of 876 Revenue bonds for the proj ct,
and Miller and S hroede has agreed to purchase the bonds.
*Preliminary plans m y b�su ittod wi the Applicaaon.Within days of approval of this Applica'on by the
CommissionK of R �nut,fi I con on plans and sp�cifications acc�ptsbi�to th�Ciry will bo submi .
SIGNDESIGN INC.
PAATIC� TING 8 SINESS Ci!y of Saint?aul
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ATTACHMENT"8"
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PANTiClPATION AGREEMENT
qIVEAFRONT ENTERPiiISE20NE
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. PARTICIPATING BUSINESS
I. GENERAL I
A. The City desi�res to inc ease em oyment opportunities for Ciry residents who arelow/moderate inc me ar
economically�disadv bge+d(i.� JTPA-eligibledefined�i�t Exhibit�with Developer/Employers for j bs within Saint
Paul's Riverfr'lont En rise Zon
B. Oeveloper/ ployer a rees to u the�City as its primary source for recruitrnen�training.referrat,a d placement of
new or repla errt level oloyees irr accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
C. The City's de�egate ag ncy will b theJob Creation and Training Sectiort in the Oepartment of Plan �ng and Economic
Development�Sa�nt Pa I.MN 55 2(Jo�Creabon),or any other appropriate Ciry agency as may be esignaced by the
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0. This Agreemqnt beco effecti upo�the date hereof and shall continue for five y�rs from the ti e
EmployeN Dep►elope►o cupies f ilitie�irt the Riverfront Enterpnse Zone unless terminated as provi ed herein.
E This Agreem shall b applica e to all Oeveloper/Employer new ar replacemeni entry level positi ns for which
low/modera income �econc ically disadvantaged(i.e:.JTPA-eiigibte)parsons are or might rea nably be
available Thi Agreem shall n t apply to thosejobscove�ed by existing collective bargaining agr ents or other
contracts to hich the eveloper Employer is a party, where the tem+s of this Agreement would cau
OevelopeN Erfiployer breech provisions of such agreements.
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II. RECRUITM�NT
- A. The employm�nt positi ns cover by this Agreement incfude all OevelopeN Empioyer job openings erformed within
the Riverfront IEnterpri Zone:in e ctassificabons,Gtlesand qualificatio�s contained in Exhibit A.
B. The Oevelope�/Employ r will noti Job Creatlort of its need for new employees in covered positions s soon as the
Develeper/ ployer d ides to h re such employees or, if possible,fifteen(15)workinq aays pnor to the expected
hinng dates.�f otificatio may incl de the information required in Exhibit A.
C. Thet Oevelope�/Employ will pro ide Job Creation with ib best estimate of the number and timing of potential job
openings,ttiroktgh use f thefortrr provide�in Exhibit 8.
D. The Develope�/Employ may n Job Creatiort of all vacanciea�for Oeveloper/Employer openings'n the Riverfront
Enterpri�eZor��which renot edbythisAgroementThsDeveloper/Employerisnotobligated hireemployees
from thess�ref�rtals Jo�Cr 'on.however.mustdemonstrateagood faitt►effoK irt this regard.
E Job openinga I hich filled by i temat promodons from the Developer/Employer's local worlc forc are not covered
by thisAgres�ant
II1. REFERRAL �I
A. Jotr CreatloR v�rill refer plicant� ordinq ta th�qualifications requested by OevelopsN Empioyer.
B. If training for s�ecitic j openin haa beert agreed upon betweert the Ciry and OevelvpeN Employe�in a separate
agreement un�er parag h V. h ,traineeappiicants wiN be considered qualified only when the ining is
successfully cbmpleted y appli t
C. Developer/EmlPlvyer re es th� ight to makeall decisions on hiring new or additional empioyees,i cluding the
, qualifications�applica ts.but ag ees to hirefor covered positions from among those persons referr by Job
Creatio�who eet the j b descrip 'ons and qualificatiens.or other persons certified as eligible.
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IV. PI.ACEMEI�'1±
A. When Oevelop�i 6nplo er�otifie Job Creation of job opernngs�n covered positions prior to fifteen( 5) working days
in advance of tlhe propo date t hire.Job Crearion will no6fy the Empfoyer five i51 workirg days pri r to the
applicabon clo�ing date f thenu er of applicants Job Creation w�ll refer.
B. !f Job C�eation�annot r er the to number of qualified persons,the Oeveloper/Employer may fill th remaining
pos�UOns.by an�r means.
C. Job�Creatlon w ll a)provi e assista ce snd monitorjob retention of employees placed under this agr ment for six
months,and b) onitor eloper/ mployer's performace under this Agreement Deveioper!Empioye will submit
�uarterly Hirin Summa es in the rm attached as Ezhibit C.
D. After the Oeveldper/Emp oyer has ired an applicant referred by Job Creatiart,Job Creation will not b respons�ble for
the employee s�onduct nd the D eloper/Employer releases the ciry from any liability for the action of such
emplayee� I
u. TRAINlNC I �
A. Job Creatiort an�the Oev loper/ ptoyer may agree irt a spearate agreement to develop classroom t �ning,
on-the-job train;nq.pre- ployme tra�ning or other trairtmg programs.Tha trairt►ng specrficadons an cost for such
training shatl be�set forth rt that Ag ent
8. The OevelopeN�ptoyer ill not di cntinue routine ort-the-jott training.tc employees hired.under thi Agreement.
because of this I g o�suppl enb to this Agreement
VI. CQIV�TROLUN{C L.A�W ANQ GREEMEl�T�
A. If this Agreemen�conflic with or r uires OevelopeN Employer to breach an existinq collective bargai ing agreement
or any otherexi Itinq agr ents, d agreements shall prevail.
B. DeveiopeN Empl�Oyer wiil rovide Jo CreStion with wri.ttert evidenc�that DevelopeN Employer has pro ided the
representative o�any coll tive barg ining unit with a copy of this Agreement and has requested com nts from said
unit OevelopeN�mployer ill provi such comments to Job Creation.
� C. The Oeveloper/ ployer ill compl with any local,state..or federal lav�or regulation as ihey pertain t the Enterprfse
Zone designatio .
Vtl. DEFiNITIONS�I
� A. Riverfront Enterp�iseZon
The area designa�ted by th State of innesota as art enterprisaLzone as detailed irt Exhibit D:
B. Covered Employ$e�
New or replacem�t entry eF empl ees and such other employees as may be mutually agreed upon eriveen the
PaRies.
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PA ClPATI G BU IN Ciby of Saint Paul
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Cir,� o� Sa�nt Pau'
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„ Ueve�cp• .en;
Job Credt�o� and Tra�nir.y SecUOn
SIGN ESIGN NC. _ _ l AliG ST 21 1986
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PAPE�CUTTER 1
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c. Ccn:a=: Pers�n J fES G ODDIE?� 488-55 4
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7. Supe��:sor B B BER 8. 6=g��n�n_ uate .S_A.P.
En��r, PER*1ANE 'T 9 S;aR�ny Salary S 5• 5� �ef HOL'R _
Salary after tr�ining 8.00 er Hour ;� — g
tG. Een2'::s
GRO HEALT MEDI AL & DENTAL
�' C=.ys co be �•:�rkeC M � 40 (7 — 3:30)
2 Hau�S
73. 1'J�f! un ;,n membershi�be requi �.�� y� No�
I°y@5. whiCh union and loca! ru be;
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1. NEW S OCK PR PARATION 2. PRINTED PEICE TR�M. 3. STOCK :�'VE:�TORY
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i6. Nscessary Gualificatior�s
Ski;�level ot education,experien e or train g required to er,ter program(include licenses an�ior certif�cates ecessary;
1. GOOD MEC�HANICA APTIT DE.
2. GOOD MA'�H SKIL S (BAS C)
3. PREVIOUS WORK XPERIE CEPREFERRED BUT NOT ?�1ANDATORY.
__ALL REFERRA S FRO JO MC Y,
THA.NKS
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' D(HIBIT A
JOB ORDEA FOR11R
City of Seint Peul
0 rtrnent ot Plannmg and Economic Development
Job Croation and Training Section
�. Employ�r 2. Cate
3. Jotr Tid� 4. Number of Open ngs
S. Job Locatlon
�. ContaCt Persort Phon�_
7. Supervisor 8. 8sginning Oate
Ending 9. Stardng Sa1ary S p
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t t. pays to be worked 12. Hours
t 3. Will union msmb�raht b�rsqu rod?' Y No
If yes,whiCh un�on anq locsl nu bK
�4. If this job involvad o�- s-job ining to subsidized by the Ciry,how long will that tra�ning penod be?
(attach sp�cific tra�nin�plan)
�5. Specrfic Dut�es
16. Nocessary Qua1i .
SWIt I�wl ot�duucatlo�J or trai in9 nquind b�ntar proqram(includ�licsns�s and/o�csrtifica necessary):
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i�. Aro you�emplc�yeb fn th�s pos+bon exp,cted tc provids any nscessary tools�n;he job(s►?Yes � No_(If yes,
please anach an item�zsd list(wlth pricesl of tools requi�ed for�ach po�i�on.►
t8. Oescrib�any on-the-iob;raini�g you normally p�ovide for this po�don(i.e..w�thout Ciry funding)
19, Is there a pr�ssib�liry for�romObon from this�Ob?Yes yp
If yel. to what pos�tiOn�s)?
Z0. Emito�nMnW Ca�diilons 21. PhysicslONnsnds
a Working Environm�nt a.Str�ngth=96 dms job will require
Ins�de 96 Standing 96
Walking 96
Outside 9b Sitting a6
Yes No
We�ght(Number of Pounds)
b.Extreme cold w�th or w�thout - L,fdng Carry�ng
temperature chanqes Push�ng Pulling
c.Extreme heat with or w�thout Y�s No
tempKature Changes
b.Climbing
d.'JVet and/or humid �18����9 •
Stoop��g
e.Vibr3ron Kneeling
-- . Crouch�ng
f. Haurd! Ctewlinq
MeChanical Fieaching
EieCtrical Handling
Burns Fingenng
Exp3oswe! Feeling
Rad�OaCtiwty Talking
Other hearing
Ordinary Converoation
g.AtrnosphKic Conditions
Oth�r Sounds
Fum�s
Ousts . SNing
Mists Acwry.Neu
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Poo�V�ntiisoa� DeP�+Perc�Pbon
OthK Colo�Visiort
Feld of Visio�
h.Nois�
Estimated Maxfmum
Number of Dec�bsl�
22. Cculd a pefson with limited English sp�aking skills pertvnn this job? Yes No_
Could a oerson w�th limited English reading/writing skiJls perform thi�job? Yes No
23. Is pub�ic transportadon eas�ly acceuible? Yes No
24. Does Me job reqwre sh�ft wo�k o►other Man tradihOnal hours� Yes No
pf yes.pl��Clar�tyl
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DCHIBIT B
ES 1MATED HIRING SCH�DULE �-i�17�
City of Saint Paul
D vision of Job Creation and Training �
Employer SIGNDE IGN I _._._ Date A� 21 1986
Tran fer from Fu re
Job ther Immediate New ires
Tittes Lo pons New Hires (No. Oate)
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ASSE�LY (SEWINC�) 1 (RPP..-NAY 1987 i
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ASSF�96LY 1 (SEP'I'.; 1988 i
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PACKING & COLLAT 1 (DEC.) 1988 I
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ATTACHMHHT 8
D(HIeIT C
UARTERLY HIRING SUMMARY
Fo�Ouarter Ending
List�d bNow are positlon in you� which an covKed und�►t�Employm�nt and Training Agr t with the Ciry.
Pltas�list tn�num of hi for t�is wrter for xch cat�gory and r�tum this fortn to the Job Crea6on Train�ng
S�coort wlfnin thi (30) follovwng tht clos�ot thst quartK
P n� T N�w Mires
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Authoriz�ei SignaW� �
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P1ew rsWm this fo�ta
Job Cre�tion and Training S�c
Oeparam�nt of Planni and cmic elopm�nt
25 West Founh StrNt
Sa�nt Paul.Minn 55102
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' ATTACHMENT C
MINNESbTA D PARTM NT OF ENLR�Y-,�Nb ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
I Certtf atioa a d Appitcation for Eaterpri:e Zone Cred[t
N��H�� Miaa�wcs ID Nute�e
F�du�l ID Num
Benson Investm nt, A inneso a Partnership/
Si ndesi n nc. 5961239 41-138486
Addrw(nwnb�e wd• ) Nam�and tdphoo�aumb�e ot
p�ewa to eoatace�t t is
bu�inw it w�h���qwstion�about thir foem.
55 W. Ivy Av . John F. Babler
488-5504
Cicp 9tat�
Zip Cod�
St. Paul Minnesota
55117
D��erib�eh�acpaosioo tMhr(�9 aer fi�t ot aa�ion,numb�e o!job�cr�atd
��0�'d�PK°°�buriaw d nstue,� ia peoduee). The partnersh�i��,A psr�u,+uu�w in�nark�t v u�,cwc ot
President of Produ�tion r Sign esign) will construct p ac21S6001sg ft.the Pr sident & Vic
with an estimated arket alue o � 4• produ tion facilit
� $520,000. They will lease the facility to Si ndesign, Inc.
Ent�eoriw Zon�C it.
I over)
1. 9a1�ta�c paid on putehaw qIf eoeutrue 'on mat�ei or puipni�nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. ��
_• in�a�t paid on d�bt W Qnaqu eon�e tioo ot n taeility
3. s. Nu � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..1. S7�_�00
mb�e ot woeka�anp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3i 8--
b. Cr�dit p�e�ork�e(from 11�6 bdo� . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . b. $2�–��
c. Multipir td�au+nb�r on li��bp ch��mouat on lin�b . . . . . . . . . . . . .Je. $2�0.000
Bord�r Cilr Zon�Onlr .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
4. a. Numb�ot woel��er�mp{o�. . ... .. .... . . .. ... . . �a.
b. Cerdit p�t woek�e(troia T bdo�) .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . ... .. .
• • • . . .. b.��_
e. Multiplp th�numb�e on liu s br tM pt Op in�b . . .
Total Ce�d[b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4e.��_ -
S. Total ent�rpeiw�ont er�dlq(�dd lin�1 2,Se and ). . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . S. S 9_0,00p
Eae�rpeia�Zon��tp Nanr d bl�phon�numb�e�p�nop to contaet it w�hsv�qu«ei�u abouc lhis[ cm
Saint Paul, MN John A. Campobasso, Port Authority of the City of S . Paul
224-5686
Gpl dueription of pro I foe wh' er�dit u el '�d.
See Attach�nent
6. FiU in cM er�dit amouat•W b� owd t ��eh� .. . . . . . . . . . g, $2,500
T. Hord�r eitv soe�onlr-FW in h�er�dit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �—
t to allow�d!oe�aeh anplqrN . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.
8. Ch�ek tti�aPPr'oPeist�baa�: ( a�w t � h► ( � ot�wtin�faeilitp —�
ALo Nl in tlu a�eount ot es�dit�o b�allo foe peo tas p��sblt ia lY . . . . . . . .. . . . . . S.
�I. HOi"d�t tlh/tOAr wwhr�{O!�{�.j(i � , ���
Fill in eh�amoune ot eMi�to bt�Ibw�d t P�'oP�7 at P�s�bb iu 1�_
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.
Loeal eoatributioa( how ' �d Zon�D�duetioeu
An alternative local contr bution plan com-
prised of building dlemolit'on, si e prepara- B��B.lane. . . . . . $��_ 8�9
tion & infrastructur� impr vement within the �������`pi°r• • • . . 94.462
Empire Builder Ind. �ark w s a �"°1R�8���••• • • . . 561�99�
ppr ed by Commissioner Dayton October 14, 1985.
, I h�nbp��elae�and c�rt' ch�t e!� ptieatioa cnu and coee�et to ch�bMt o[
/� e�ryr kaowbdp and bdid.
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iia ur�oi APPlieaae D�
City Cl�rk or Admiai�trator I D Commi�ionn o��n�pr a��D �t
C�eti�eation th�t D sa
applieant u laeat�d in th�
��P�e Zoa��nd er�di��s��il�bb.
El�ee�d Cicr Otseial D
Con�ion�r a[M►ww D�
I APP��d!ar e�etilkatiee..�.......o
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� � r►� t0 C�la� tb! �1�tpt�! ZOD� CI�t� �Oq �i/t C�7�lA�! Patt 1 O� �a
foim aod bt�. a r�prwotatitv� O! tb� �t�rp�is� za�e city �ill ia Part Z t0 SbOM
t� asiouat o! cr�dit tb� city rill allar. �t raprrentative aad a� elecLed
o�ticial must. als� c�rtily thtt ttr intor�atian is v�rr�ct by sigoing at tb� bottcm
o! t1� t�ot�.
1�l�t�r th� �afomat3+a�n �u bMn c�rtiti�d bq t� city. it oust b� sent to tb�
�PPr�•t lyail�tb� lOai, to�ic �lo�tt a�d t� ��t of �varuie for
�eota D�p�art�ent o! H�rc,�� aoa �ooaomic D�1c�nt
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�� �,�allo99 oeoul�vard
1�s th� tomi h� be�n a�ppso�red by t.� � �� � �� -
t, it rill b� lorr�sded to t6� D�pastm�t o� R�vrdu� !or a�proval. Z!�
D�pes�aat of � will nati�Y tb� Fht�spti�s Zon� CitY o! a�pr�o�a1.
�_ � Y'� �P �aticns in tbe ent�rprise aaa wfthin two yeari after you -
CLi� t1�r! CZla1t./r you Mill haV! t0 repall all Or pa[t Ot t�� C�tldlt�.
7bis �om abould be filed rith yau oouotY Auditos if local prop�rty taz reductions
� �� ��ic�ation� or Staw Psid Pra�pertY tas cr�dits ar� rec�sted. If
bord�r�c.ity zan�s�, ya aust fi�l� ft�i�pr�y � ��e aa lin� 6 (or lin� 7 for
rw�iw credit cn �aved fo=m with Y�onr co�ty �uditor to
Y'�r P=�Y � statment.
Oontact (61Z) 297-1304 !or additia�al ioformstf�an.
* Signdesign, Inc. is a screen process printing company specializing
in retail store signage. The company will create 8 new jobs with
a $183,000 increase in their annual payroll.
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LEJGAL DESCRIPTION
T t part of B1 ks 5 and 6, Ashton and Sherburne's Addition a
vacated Leba Stree which lies within the follawing described lin s:
Ccmnenc�ng at e NW orner of Section 31, T29N, R22W, Ra�nsey County
Minneso�a; the ce S 8 50'17" E (assuned bearing) along the North li e of
the NW �/4 of id Se tion 31 a distance of 1378.93 feet; thence S 0 27'44"
E 401.2� feet o the int of beainning of the lines to t�e herein
describ�d, the ce c,on in�ing S 0 27'44" E 336.60 feet to the North 1 ne of
Arco St�eet; t nce S 89 40'20" E 255 0 feet along said North line; hence
N 0 27'4I4" W 3 7.31 f t; thence N 89b49'49" W 255.0 feet to the poi t of
beginnin�. (C ntains 85,917 sq.ft. , mol)
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Downtown Riverfront Commission esolution
City of Sain Paul
file number 86-12
date October 2 1986
WHEREAS, �he app icatio of Benson Investment (subleased to Signdesign Inc.)
be determined el 'gible or reclassification of its property leased fro the
Port Authvrity o the C ty of Saint Paul in the Empire Builder Industrial Park
as employment pr perty hrough the City's Riverfront Enterprise Zone P ogram.
The property wil not b formally reclassified for tax purposes, as an
alternatiye cont ibutio of infrastructure improvements is being provi ed in
lieu of 1 cal pr perty ax reduction. This alternative contribution has been
approved y the inneso a Department of Energy and Economic Developmen , and
has been resent d and onsidered at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, he app icatio and favorable staff recommendation were consi ered,
and found to be onsist nt with Enterprise Zone objectives; and
WHEREAS, aid ap licati n and applicant commitments meet the job creati n
objective of th River ront Enterprise Zone Program;
NOW, THER FORE, E IT R SOLVED by the Riverfront Commission that the
applicati n of B nson i vestment/Signdesign, Inc. for reclassification
eligibili y unde the S int Paul Riverfront Enterprise Zone Program is
recommend d to t e Sain Paul City Council for approval .
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seCOnded by Mr. aul kner
in favor 10
against �
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