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00-302Council File # Op - 2p � ORIGINAL RESOLUTION C{TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # (p �'� so� �S Presented by Referred To Committee Dafe WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has supported the petftion of the Northem States Power Gompany to the Minnesota Public Utility Commission to authorize the continuation of Area Development Rate Zones; and WHEREAS, the 1995 Minnesota Legislature extended the use of Area Development Rates within under-utilized industrial zones on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, Area Development Rate (ADR) Zones are districts where electric utility services are provided at a reduced rate to new and expanding manufacturing and wholesale trade businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul qualifies under Northern States Power Company's Area Development Rate program; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has a strong commitment to maintaining a healthy urban economic base; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Port Authority administers the ADR Zones in Saint Paul; WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paui has had three ADR Zones since June 28, 1990, one at Westgate Office- Industrial Park, one at Crosby Lake Business Park, and one at Empire Builder Industrial Park, and businesses have benefited firom the program, creating and retaining jobs in the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has final approval of the Iocation of the ADR Zones within Saint Paul; and WHEREAS, the Empire Builder Industrial Park has become fully built out and no new buildings can be constructed in the Park; and WNEREAS, the Saint Paul PoR Authority indicated to the City Council in 1992 that at a future date the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul may request the City Council and Northern States Power Company to relocate one or both of the ADR Zones to areas that may benefit from the ADR program; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the relocation of the ADR Zone from Empire Builder Industrial Park to Great Northern Business Center Phase i Project. eas a s sen enanav / V ey ✓ os om ✓ o eman ✓ ams ✓ an ✓ ei er t/ � � f Adopted by Council: Date �� s a0 p a Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � Approve � Requested by Department n � Form Approve City Attomey B / L-- � - C i ~ �—Y- oa Approved by Ma�r Submission to Council By: ��yO� Saint Paul Port Authority John Young (651)224-5686 f€�e�r .?�Y, � 2000 �� TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE OATE INIiMTEO GREEN SHEET oo-�aa. No 1�j�29 - W m�ue�rw�ge �[�_ U ancan+n. _ •aa�w � . � !/�� NUYBO[FOR fl1YAiTOMFY� � ROUfING r � ❑ AYMLLLLIERNLFf Mt ❑ liYMGL fFRV/IL'C!6 Q.,,��,,,�.�, 3 � ❑ :S J (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Approve a change in the Area Development Rate provided by NSP, commonly referred to as Project Gemini, from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northern Business Center Phase I (Maxson Steel). PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SEftY10E CAMlAlSS10N tias mis a��rm everwwked under a contraa tormis deoenmenn YES NO tias ihis aereor�rm e.er been a atY emPbv�T YES NO Does this Pe�sw✓flrm poasass a slull not normel�YP�%sed M anY curteM citY emDbYee? YES NO Ie ihis persauTirm a targetetl,exntloYt YES � Northern States Power Company has received authroization fxom the MinnesoCa Public Utiliti� Commission to extend the use of rate zones "Area Development Rate Zones" ADR within under utilized industrial areas on a permanent basis. Northern States Power Company has agreed that the switch from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Port Authority's Great Northern Susiness Center - Phase I will aid marketing and redevelopment effoxts. The switch will no nenalize the businesses at Empire Builder Industrial Park because... See attached... The advantages of approving the switch of the ADR wi11 be to provide reduced electrical rates to the Great Northern Business Center - Phase I that will aid marketing and redevelopment efforts. None. �� ..,� ....R.,.�. Reduced electrical rates will not be available to land purchasers at the Great Northern Business Center - Phase I, which will not help marketing and redevelopment efforts. AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S N/A N/A GOST/REVENUEBUD6ETED(qRCLEON� �Nm Nureert VES NO ��3aTC�S ��;n�or � � 00 -�01- Initiating Problem Issue Continued from Crreen Sheet: ...The five-year duration of the lower electrical rates has expired. �o o - � �o �. SAINT PAUL PORT AUTHORITY MEMORANDLTM TO: BOARB OF COMMISSIONERS {Regular Meeting of February 22, 2000) DATE: February 17, 2000 FROM: John W. Young Lorrie J. Loude� Kenneth R. Jotv SUBJECT: PROJECT GEM[NI - AREA DEVLEOPNIENT RATE EXTENSION TO GREAT NORTHERN BUSINESS CENTER PHASE I(MAXSON STEEL) Resolution No. 3823 Action Requested: Approval of a resoJution requesting Saint Paul's City Council to approve a change in the Area Development Rate (ADR) zone commonly referred to as Project Gemini from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northem Business Center Phase I(Masson Steel). Background: Northem States Power Company has received authorization from the Minnesota Public Utility Commission and the Minnesota State Legislature to continue and extend the use of area development rate zones within under urilized indush zones on a permanent basis. ADR zones commonly referred to as Project Gemini provide reduced electrical rates to participating business for five years. Norttaern States Power Company designed the zones to help existing public efforts to revitalize urban neighborhoods. The reduced electrical rates in some cases may approach twenty percent and are a significant amenity for businesses wishing to relocate or expand in the urban areas. The authority to change ADR zones rests solely with the Saint Paul's City Council. Northem States Power Company agrees that the switch to the Great I3orthern Business Center will aid the Port Authority's redevelopment efforts and will provide information and background to Saint Paul City Council Members as necessary. The businesses in Empire Builder Industrial Pazk have already received the benefit from Project Gemini and will not be adversely impacted by the switch. Recommendation: The Port Authority Boazd approve a resolution requesting the Saint Paul City Council to switch the Area Development Rate Zone commonly refened to as Project Gemini from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northem Business Center Phase I(Maxson Steel). JWY/nd G:\DATA�RRD\BOARD\BCJY2I S.DOC a�o -? o �.- Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AUTHOR(TY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL 3823 WHEREAS, Northem States Power Company has received authorization from the Minnesota Pubiic Utilities Commission to extend the use of rate zones "Area Development .,. . Rate Zones" ADR within underufilized industrial areas on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Cify of Saint Paul is required within the City of Saint Paul to appro�e "Area Development Rate Zones" ADR's for NSP commonly referred to as NSP's Project Gemini; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul has previously approved the Empire Buiider Industrial Park developed by the Po�t Authority as an ADR for Project Gemini; and WHEREAS, Industrial District to site). the Port Authority and NSP desire to switch the ADR Zone from Empire ihe proposed Great Northem Business Center Phase i(Maxson Steei NOW THEREFOf2E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CfTY OF SAINT PAUL that the Port Authority hereby recommends to the Councii of the City of Saint Paul and expresses its approval for the moving of the Area Development Rate Zone from the Empire Builder Industrial District to the proposed Great Northern Business Center Phase I Project. Adopted: February 22, 2000 Attested: . G�— � . Asst. Secreta (� P .� -�-�_ Chair Tjghesdutions/gemini Council File # Op - 2p � ORIGINAL RESOLUTION C{TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # (p �'� so� �S Presented by Referred To Committee Dafe WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has supported the petftion of the Northem States Power Gompany to the Minnesota Public Utility Commission to authorize the continuation of Area Development Rate Zones; and WHEREAS, the 1995 Minnesota Legislature extended the use of Area Development Rates within under-utilized industrial zones on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, Area Development Rate (ADR) Zones are districts where electric utility services are provided at a reduced rate to new and expanding manufacturing and wholesale trade businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul qualifies under Northern States Power Company's Area Development Rate program; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has a strong commitment to maintaining a healthy urban economic base; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Port Authority administers the ADR Zones in Saint Paul; WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paui has had three ADR Zones since June 28, 1990, one at Westgate Office- Industrial Park, one at Crosby Lake Business Park, and one at Empire Builder Industrial Park, and businesses have benefited firom the program, creating and retaining jobs in the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has final approval of the Iocation of the ADR Zones within Saint Paul; and WHEREAS, the Empire Builder Industrial Park has become fully built out and no new buildings can be constructed in the Park; and WNEREAS, the Saint Paul PoR Authority indicated to the City Council in 1992 that at a future date the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul may request the City Council and Northern States Power Company to relocate one or both of the ADR Zones to areas that may benefit from the ADR program; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the relocation of the ADR Zone from Empire Builder Industrial Park to Great Northern Business Center Phase i Project. eas a s sen enanav / V ey ✓ os om ✓ o eman ✓ ams ✓ an ✓ ei er t/ � � f Adopted by Council: Date �� s a0 p a Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � Approve � Requested by Department n � Form Approve City Attomey B / L-- � - C i ~ �—Y- oa Approved by Ma�r Submission to Council By: ��yO� Saint Paul Port Authority John Young (651)224-5686 f€�e�r .?�Y, � 2000 �� TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE OATE INIiMTEO GREEN SHEET oo-�aa. No 1�j�29 - W m�ue�rw�ge �[�_ U ancan+n. _ •aa�w � . � !/�� NUYBO[FOR fl1YAiTOMFY� � ROUfING r � ❑ AYMLLLLIERNLFf Mt ❑ liYMGL fFRV/IL'C!6 Q.,,��,,,�.�, 3 � ❑ :S J (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Approve a change in the Area Development Rate provided by NSP, commonly referred to as Project Gemini, from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northern Business Center Phase I (Maxson Steel). PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SEftY10E CAMlAlSS10N tias mis a��rm everwwked under a contraa tormis deoenmenn YES NO tias ihis aereor�rm e.er been a atY emPbv�T YES NO Does this Pe�sw✓flrm poasass a slull not normel�YP�%sed M anY curteM citY emDbYee? YES NO Ie ihis persauTirm a targetetl,exntloYt YES � Northern States Power Company has received authroization fxom the MinnesoCa Public Utiliti� Commission to extend the use of rate zones "Area Development Rate Zones" ADR within under utilized industrial areas on a permanent basis. Northern States Power Company has agreed that the switch from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Port Authority's Great Northern Susiness Center - Phase I will aid marketing and redevelopment effoxts. The switch will no nenalize the businesses at Empire Builder Industrial Park because... See attached... The advantages of approving the switch of the ADR wi11 be to provide reduced electrical rates to the Great Northern Business Center - Phase I that will aid marketing and redevelopment efforts. None. �� ..,� ....R.,.�. Reduced electrical rates will not be available to land purchasers at the Great Northern Business Center - Phase I, which will not help marketing and redevelopment efforts. AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S N/A N/A GOST/REVENUEBUD6ETED(qRCLEON� �Nm Nureert VES NO ��3aTC�S ��;n�or � � 00 -�01- Initiating Problem Issue Continued from Crreen Sheet: ...The five-year duration of the lower electrical rates has expired. �o o - � �o �. SAINT PAUL PORT AUTHORITY MEMORANDLTM TO: BOARB OF COMMISSIONERS {Regular Meeting of February 22, 2000) DATE: February 17, 2000 FROM: John W. Young Lorrie J. Loude� Kenneth R. Jotv SUBJECT: PROJECT GEM[NI - AREA DEVLEOPNIENT RATE EXTENSION TO GREAT NORTHERN BUSINESS CENTER PHASE I(MAXSON STEEL) Resolution No. 3823 Action Requested: Approval of a resoJution requesting Saint Paul's City Council to approve a change in the Area Development Rate (ADR) zone commonly referred to as Project Gemini from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northem Business Center Phase I(Masson Steel). Background: Northem States Power Company has received authorization from the Minnesota Public Utility Commission and the Minnesota State Legislature to continue and extend the use of area development rate zones within under urilized indush zones on a permanent basis. ADR zones commonly referred to as Project Gemini provide reduced electrical rates to participating business for five years. Norttaern States Power Company designed the zones to help existing public efforts to revitalize urban neighborhoods. The reduced electrical rates in some cases may approach twenty percent and are a significant amenity for businesses wishing to relocate or expand in the urban areas. The authority to change ADR zones rests solely with the Saint Paul's City Council. Northem States Power Company agrees that the switch to the Great I3orthern Business Center will aid the Port Authority's redevelopment efforts and will provide information and background to Saint Paul City Council Members as necessary. The businesses in Empire Builder Industrial Pazk have already received the benefit from Project Gemini and will not be adversely impacted by the switch. Recommendation: The Port Authority Boazd approve a resolution requesting the Saint Paul City Council to switch the Area Development Rate Zone commonly refened to as Project Gemini from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northem Business Center Phase I(Maxson Steel). JWY/nd G:\DATA�RRD\BOARD\BCJY2I S.DOC a�o -? o �.- Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AUTHOR(TY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL 3823 WHEREAS, Northem States Power Company has received authorization from the Minnesota Pubiic Utilities Commission to extend the use of rate zones "Area Development .,. . Rate Zones" ADR within underufilized industrial areas on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Cify of Saint Paul is required within the City of Saint Paul to appro�e "Area Development Rate Zones" ADR's for NSP commonly referred to as NSP's Project Gemini; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul has previously approved the Empire Buiider Industrial Park developed by the Po�t Authority as an ADR for Project Gemini; and WHEREAS, Industrial District to site). the Port Authority and NSP desire to switch the ADR Zone from Empire ihe proposed Great Northem Business Center Phase i(Maxson Steei NOW THEREFOf2E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CfTY OF SAINT PAUL that the Port Authority hereby recommends to the Councii of the City of Saint Paul and expresses its approval for the moving of the Area Development Rate Zone from the Empire Builder Industrial District to the proposed Great Northern Business Center Phase I Project. Adopted: February 22, 2000 Attested: . G�— � . Asst. Secreta (� P .� -�-�_ Chair Tjghesdutions/gemini Council File # Op - 2p � ORIGINAL RESOLUTION C{TY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Green Sheet # (p �'� so� �S Presented by Referred To Committee Dafe WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has supported the petftion of the Northem States Power Gompany to the Minnesota Public Utility Commission to authorize the continuation of Area Development Rate Zones; and WHEREAS, the 1995 Minnesota Legislature extended the use of Area Development Rates within under-utilized industrial zones on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, Area Development Rate (ADR) Zones are districts where electric utility services are provided at a reduced rate to new and expanding manufacturing and wholesale trade businesses; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul qualifies under Northern States Power Company's Area Development Rate program; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has a strong commitment to maintaining a healthy urban economic base; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Port Authority administers the ADR Zones in Saint Paul; WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paui has had three ADR Zones since June 28, 1990, one at Westgate Office- Industrial Park, one at Crosby Lake Business Park, and one at Empire Builder Industrial Park, and businesses have benefited firom the program, creating and retaining jobs in the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has final approval of the Iocation of the ADR Zones within Saint Paul; and WHEREAS, the Empire Builder Industrial Park has become fully built out and no new buildings can be constructed in the Park; and WNEREAS, the Saint Paul PoR Authority indicated to the City Council in 1992 that at a future date the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul may request the City Council and Northern States Power Company to relocate one or both of the ADR Zones to areas that may benefit from the ADR program; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the relocation of the ADR Zone from Empire Builder Industrial Park to Great Northern Business Center Phase i Project. eas a s sen enanav / V ey ✓ os om ✓ o eman ✓ ams ✓ an ✓ ei er t/ � � f Adopted by Council: Date �� s a0 p a Adoption Certified by Council Secretary � Approve � Requested by Department n � Form Approve City Attomey B / L-- � - C i ~ �—Y- oa Approved by Ma�r Submission to Council By: ��yO� Saint Paul Port Authority John Young (651)224-5686 f€�e�r .?�Y, � 2000 �� TOTAL � OF SIGNATURE OATE INIiMTEO GREEN SHEET oo-�aa. No 1�j�29 - W m�ue�rw�ge �[�_ U ancan+n. _ •aa�w � . � !/�� NUYBO[FOR fl1YAiTOMFY� � ROUfING r � ❑ AYMLLLLIERNLFf Mt ❑ liYMGL fFRV/IL'C!6 Q.,,��,,,�.�, 3 � ❑ :S J (CUP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Approve a change in the Area Development Rate provided by NSP, commonly referred to as Project Gemini, from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northern Business Center Phase I (Maxson Steel). PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CIVIL SEftY10E CAMlAlSS10N tias mis a��rm everwwked under a contraa tormis deoenmenn YES NO tias ihis aereor�rm e.er been a atY emPbv�T YES NO Does this Pe�sw✓flrm poasass a slull not normel�YP�%sed M anY curteM citY emDbYee? YES NO Ie ihis persauTirm a targetetl,exntloYt YES � Northern States Power Company has received authroization fxom the MinnesoCa Public Utiliti� Commission to extend the use of rate zones "Area Development Rate Zones" ADR within under utilized industrial areas on a permanent basis. Northern States Power Company has agreed that the switch from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Port Authority's Great Northern Susiness Center - Phase I will aid marketing and redevelopment effoxts. The switch will no nenalize the businesses at Empire Builder Industrial Park because... See attached... The advantages of approving the switch of the ADR wi11 be to provide reduced electrical rates to the Great Northern Business Center - Phase I that will aid marketing and redevelopment efforts. None. �� ..,� ....R.,.�. Reduced electrical rates will not be available to land purchasers at the Great Northern Business Center - Phase I, which will not help marketing and redevelopment efforts. AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S N/A N/A GOST/REVENUEBUD6ETED(qRCLEON� �Nm Nureert VES NO ��3aTC�S ��;n�or � � 00 -�01- Initiating Problem Issue Continued from Crreen Sheet: ...The five-year duration of the lower electrical rates has expired. �o o - � �o �. SAINT PAUL PORT AUTHORITY MEMORANDLTM TO: BOARB OF COMMISSIONERS {Regular Meeting of February 22, 2000) DATE: February 17, 2000 FROM: John W. Young Lorrie J. Loude� Kenneth R. Jotv SUBJECT: PROJECT GEM[NI - AREA DEVLEOPNIENT RATE EXTENSION TO GREAT NORTHERN BUSINESS CENTER PHASE I(MAXSON STEEL) Resolution No. 3823 Action Requested: Approval of a resoJution requesting Saint Paul's City Council to approve a change in the Area Development Rate (ADR) zone commonly referred to as Project Gemini from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northem Business Center Phase I(Masson Steel). Background: Northem States Power Company has received authorization from the Minnesota Public Utility Commission and the Minnesota State Legislature to continue and extend the use of area development rate zones within under urilized indush zones on a permanent basis. ADR zones commonly referred to as Project Gemini provide reduced electrical rates to participating business for five years. Norttaern States Power Company designed the zones to help existing public efforts to revitalize urban neighborhoods. The reduced electrical rates in some cases may approach twenty percent and are a significant amenity for businesses wishing to relocate or expand in the urban areas. The authority to change ADR zones rests solely with the Saint Paul's City Council. Northem States Power Company agrees that the switch to the Great I3orthern Business Center will aid the Port Authority's redevelopment efforts and will provide information and background to Saint Paul City Council Members as necessary. The businesses in Empire Builder Industrial Pazk have already received the benefit from Project Gemini and will not be adversely impacted by the switch. Recommendation: The Port Authority Boazd approve a resolution requesting the Saint Paul City Council to switch the Area Development Rate Zone commonly refened to as Project Gemini from Empire Builder Industrial Park to the Great Northem Business Center Phase I(Maxson Steel). JWY/nd G:\DATA�RRD\BOARD\BCJY2I S.DOC a�o -? o �.- Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE PORT AUTHOR(TY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL 3823 WHEREAS, Northem States Power Company has received authorization from the Minnesota Pubiic Utilities Commission to extend the use of rate zones "Area Development .,. . Rate Zones" ADR within underufilized industrial areas on a permanent basis; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Cify of Saint Paul is required within the City of Saint Paul to appro�e "Area Development Rate Zones" ADR's for NSP commonly referred to as NSP's Project Gemini; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul has previously approved the Empire Buiider Industrial Park developed by the Po�t Authority as an ADR for Project Gemini; and WHEREAS, Industrial District to site). the Port Authority and NSP desire to switch the ADR Zone from Empire ihe proposed Great Northem Business Center Phase i(Maxson Steei NOW THEREFOf2E, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CfTY OF SAINT PAUL that the Port Authority hereby recommends to the Councii of the City of Saint Paul and expresses its approval for the moving of the Area Development Rate Zone from the Empire Builder Industrial District to the proposed Great Northern Business Center Phase I Project. Adopted: February 22, 2000 Attested: . G�— � . Asst. Secreta (� P .� -�-�_ Chair Tjghesdutions/gemini