00-3604RI�YNAL
Presented By
Referred To
Council File # �O - 3 GU
Gxeen Sheet # t 03q't 1
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Committee: Date
�
1 RESOLVED, that the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute
2 the Settlement Agreement and Release, in the form attached, and to pay out of the Civic Center
3 Support Fund 900 and the Special Promorions Fund O50 to the Minnesota State High School
4 League the scheduled installment payments begimiing July 1, 2000, in full settlement of its claim
5 for damages arising out of the unavailability of the Civic Center Arena for the 1999 and 2000
6 state high school hockey, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics and dance team
7 tournaments.
Requested by Department o£:
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Approved by Mayor:
Date
Appxoved by Mayor for
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Adopted by Council: Date �app�
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Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute the Settlement Agreement and Release and to pay the
Minnesota State High School League scheduled installment payments in full settlement of its claim against the
City of Saint Paul
PLANNING CAMMISS{ON
CIB COMMITfEE
CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION
IF APPROVED
2
Has ihis Personl�rm eeer vrorkea under a contract tor this departmem't
YES P70
Hes thie pereoMfirtn e'.er been a City empbyee7
YES NO
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YES NO
k this peraoNfi'm a targeted vendoYt
YES NO
COSTfREYENUE BUOOETEG (CIRCLE ONE)
YEE NO
SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
00_3�0
SETTLEMENT AGREENIENT AND RELEASE
THIS SETT'LEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE is entered into on this _ day of
, 2000, by, between and among the Minnesota State High School League ("MSHSL"),
the Saint Paul RiverCentre Authoriiy f/k(a Civic Center Authority ("RiverCentre"), and the City of
Saint Paul ("City"), hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties."
PRENIISES:
A. The MSHSL had contracts ("Existing Contracts") to lease the former RiverCentre (a/k/a Civic
Center) arena and adjacent facilities for the 1999 and 2000 state high school hockey, basketball,
wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics and dance team tournaments ("Touruaments"). The Existing
Contracts consisted of a mutual agreement to lease said azena and facilities for the 1999 and 2000
Tournaments under terms consistent with the contracts for the 1998 Tournaments.
B. T'he former RiverCentre (a/k/a Civic Center) arena was razed so that a new arena could be
constructed in its place, rendering the facility unusable for certain of the 1999 and 2000
Tournaments. The new arena has not yet been named, and for the purposes of this Settlement
Agreement and Release, sha11 be refened to as"the New Arena".
C. The MSHSL incurred certain damages and loss as a result of the relocation of certain of the 1999
and 2000 Tournaments.
D. The Parties wish to assure that the MSHSL is fairly compensated for the damages and loss
sustained as result of the relocation and to assure that the MSHSL Tournaments return to the New
Arena and the City in continuation of a good and long standing relationship between the Parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, it is agreed by and
between the Parties as follows:
In full, final and complete satisfaction of any and all claims, known or unknown, that the
MSHSL or its constituent members haue or may have for damages, loss or injury arising out
of the relocation of the 1999 Tournaments, RiverCentre and the City promise to pay the
League the sum of ONE H[JNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HIJNDRED
SEVEN AND NO/100s DOLLARS ($151,307.00), in the following manner:
(a) RiverCentre shall make one lump sum payxnent of $80,000.00 upon
execution of this agreement;
(b) The City shall pay the balance of $71,307.00 in three (3) equal installment
payments of $23,769.00; the installments sha11 be payable on July 1, 2000,
July 1, 2001, and 3uly 1, 2002 respectively; no interest sha11 accrue on the
outstanding balance.
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2. In consideration of the promises set forth in Pazagraph 1, the MSHSL and its constituent
members do hereby release and forever discharge RiverCentre, the City, and each of them,
and their representatives, successors, assigns, employees, employers, directors, officers, and
agents from any and all iiability, actions, causes of action, claims, and demands, known and
tmkuown, for any damages, losses or injuries which in the past, at the present, or in the future
have been or may be sustained by the MSHSL andlor its consrituent members arising out of
or in any manner connected with the relocation of the 1999 Toumaments.
3. In full, final and complete satisfaction of any and all clauns, known or milaiown that the
MSHSL or its consfituent members haue or may have for damages, loss or injury arising out
of the relocation of the 2000 Toumaments, RiverCentre and the City promise to pay the
MSHSL the sum of ONE HiJNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND N01100s
DOLLARS ($185,000.00), in the following manner:
(a) RiverCentre shall make one lump sum payment of $80,000.00 on or before
7uly 1, 200Q;
(b) The City shall pay the balance of $105,000.00 in three (3) equal installment
payments of $35,000.00; the installments shall be payable on July 1, 2000,
July 1, 2001, and July 1, 2002 respectively; no interest sha11 accrue on the
outstanding balance.
4. In consideration of the promises set forth in Paragraph 3, the MSHSL and its constituent
members do hereby release and forever discharge RiverCentre, the Ciry, and each of them,
and their representatives, successors, assigns, employees, employers, directors, officers, and
agents &om any and a11 liability, actions, causes of action, claims, and demands, known and
uulaiown, for any damages, losses or injuries which in the past, at the present, or in the future
haue been or may be sustained by the MSHSL and/or its constihient members arising out of
or in any manner connected with the relocarion of the 2000 Tournaments.
5. In fiu consideration of the promises set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3, above, the M5HSL
agrees to hold its Toumaments for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003 at the New Arena andlor
adjacent RiverCentre facilities under terms consistent with the Existing Contracts between
the MSHSL and the RiverCentre (f/k/a Civic Center Authority). To the extent this
agreement relates to the use of the New Arena, the terms of the Exisring Contracts sha11 be
in force. The MSHSL shall be able to conduct the Toumaments and xeceive the same
revenue streams, and subject to negotiations between the MSHSL and Minnesota Hockey
Ventures Group, LP ("the Wild"), any new revenue streams, and pay the type of expenses
in the same categories that were in effect under the Existing Contracts. The Wild's
obligation to honar this agreement is set forth in the January 15,1998 Arena Lease, Section
14.6. The preceding provisions of this paragraph do not create any new obligations on the
part of the City or the RiverCentre with respect to the New Arena. To the ea�tent this
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agreement relates to the use of adjacent RiverCentre facilifies, said terms consistent with the
Existing Contracts shall be negotiated in good faith between the MSHSL and the
RiverCentre.
6. The MSHSL understands that it may have suffered damages or losses that aze unknown at
the present time and that unlaiown effects of present known damages or losses may arise,
develop or be discovered in the future. The MSHSL aclrnowledges that the consideration
set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3, above, is intended to and does release and discharge all
claisns for damages or losses, direct and indirect, that the MSHSL now has or may in the
future have regazdless of mistake of fact or law.
The Parties understand and agree that this Settlement Agreement is a compromise of a
disputed claim and that any promises ar payments made pursuant to this Settiement
Agreement and Release aze not to be construed as an admission of liability on the part o£any
of the Parties.
The undersigned state and represent that they have fuliy read this three (3) page Settlement
Agreement and Release, and that they each know and understand the consequences and legal
effect thereof. This Settlement Agreement and Release contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with regard to the mazters set forth herein. This Settlement Agreement and Release
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, j ointiy and severally, and their
respective representatives, employers, employees, directors, officers, agents, assigns and
successors in interest.
9. The terms of this Settlement Agreement and Release are contractual in nature and not a mere
recital.
Minnesota State High 5chool League
David Stead
Execurive Director
RiverCentre Authority
James O'Leary
Interixn Execurive Director
Richazd Zehring
Chairman of the Boazd
City of 5aint Paul
Date
Susan Kimberly
Deputy Mayor
Date
Date
Date
7oe Reid
Director, Office of Financial Services
Peter G. Mikhail
Assistant City Attomey
Date
Date
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Peter G. Mikhail Date
Assistant Ciry Attorney
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4RI�YNAL
Presented By
Referred To
Council File # �O - 3 GU
Gxeen Sheet # t 03q't 1
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Committee: Date
�
1 RESOLVED, that the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute
2 the Settlement Agreement and Release, in the form attached, and to pay out of the Civic Center
3 Support Fund 900 and the Special Promorions Fund O50 to the Minnesota State High School
4 League the scheduled installment payments begimiing July 1, 2000, in full settlement of its claim
5 for damages arising out of the unavailability of the Civic Center Arena for the 1999 and 2000
6 state high school hockey, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics and dance team
7 tournaments.
Requested by Department o£:
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Form Approved by City Attprne�
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By: L/« Yt�kN�
BY�� � ��
Approved by Mayor:
Date
Appxoved by Mayor for
Council
sy:
Adopted by Council: Date �app�
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Adoption Certified by Cossncil Secretary
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Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute the Settlement Agreement and Release and to pay the
Minnesota State High School League scheduled installment payments in full settlement of its claim against the
City of Saint Paul
PLANNING CAMMISS{ON
CIB COMMITfEE
CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION
IF APPROVED
2
Has ihis Personl�rm eeer vrorkea under a contract tor this departmem't
YES P70
Hes thie pereoMfirtn e'.er been a City empbyee7
YES NO
Ooes ihis persorufirm pwsesc a siull not normallypossesueU by any curtent city empbyee?
YES NO
k this peraoNfi'm a targeted vendoYt
YES NO
COSTfREYENUE BUOOETEG (CIRCLE ONE)
YEE NO
SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
00_3�0
SETTLEMENT AGREENIENT AND RELEASE
THIS SETT'LEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE is entered into on this _ day of
, 2000, by, between and among the Minnesota State High School League ("MSHSL"),
the Saint Paul RiverCentre Authoriiy f/k(a Civic Center Authority ("RiverCentre"), and the City of
Saint Paul ("City"), hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties."
PRENIISES:
A. The MSHSL had contracts ("Existing Contracts") to lease the former RiverCentre (a/k/a Civic
Center) arena and adjacent facilities for the 1999 and 2000 state high school hockey, basketball,
wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics and dance team tournaments ("Touruaments"). The Existing
Contracts consisted of a mutual agreement to lease said azena and facilities for the 1999 and 2000
Tournaments under terms consistent with the contracts for the 1998 Tournaments.
B. T'he former RiverCentre (a/k/a Civic Center) arena was razed so that a new arena could be
constructed in its place, rendering the facility unusable for certain of the 1999 and 2000
Tournaments. The new arena has not yet been named, and for the purposes of this Settlement
Agreement and Release, sha11 be refened to as"the New Arena".
C. The MSHSL incurred certain damages and loss as a result of the relocation of certain of the 1999
and 2000 Tournaments.
D. The Parties wish to assure that the MSHSL is fairly compensated for the damages and loss
sustained as result of the relocation and to assure that the MSHSL Tournaments return to the New
Arena and the City in continuation of a good and long standing relationship between the Parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, it is agreed by and
between the Parties as follows:
In full, final and complete satisfaction of any and all claims, known or unknown, that the
MSHSL or its constituent members haue or may have for damages, loss or injury arising out
of the relocation of the 1999 Tournaments, RiverCentre and the City promise to pay the
League the sum of ONE H[JNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HIJNDRED
SEVEN AND NO/100s DOLLARS ($151,307.00), in the following manner:
(a) RiverCentre shall make one lump sum payxnent of $80,000.00 upon
execution of this agreement;
(b) The City shall pay the balance of $71,307.00 in three (3) equal installment
payments of $23,769.00; the installments sha11 be payable on July 1, 2000,
July 1, 2001, and 3uly 1, 2002 respectively; no interest sha11 accrue on the
outstanding balance.
Page 1 of 4
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2. In consideration of the promises set forth in Pazagraph 1, the MSHSL and its constituent
members do hereby release and forever discharge RiverCentre, the City, and each of them,
and their representatives, successors, assigns, employees, employers, directors, officers, and
agents from any and all iiability, actions, causes of action, claims, and demands, known and
tmkuown, for any damages, losses or injuries which in the past, at the present, or in the future
have been or may be sustained by the MSHSL andlor its consrituent members arising out of
or in any manner connected with the relocation of the 1999 Toumaments.
3. In full, final and complete satisfaction of any and all clauns, known or milaiown that the
MSHSL or its consfituent members haue or may have for damages, loss or injury arising out
of the relocation of the 2000 Toumaments, RiverCentre and the City promise to pay the
MSHSL the sum of ONE HiJNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND N01100s
DOLLARS ($185,000.00), in the following manner:
(a) RiverCentre shall make one lump sum payment of $80,000.00 on or before
7uly 1, 200Q;
(b) The City shall pay the balance of $105,000.00 in three (3) equal installment
payments of $35,000.00; the installments shall be payable on July 1, 2000,
July 1, 2001, and July 1, 2002 respectively; no interest sha11 accrue on the
outstanding balance.
4. In consideration of the promises set forth in Paragraph 3, the MSHSL and its constituent
members do hereby release and forever discharge RiverCentre, the Ciry, and each of them,
and their representatives, successors, assigns, employees, employers, directors, officers, and
agents &om any and a11 liability, actions, causes of action, claims, and demands, known and
uulaiown, for any damages, losses or injuries which in the past, at the present, or in the future
haue been or may be sustained by the MSHSL and/or its constihient members arising out of
or in any manner connected with the relocarion of the 2000 Tournaments.
5. In fiu consideration of the promises set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3, above, the M5HSL
agrees to hold its Toumaments for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003 at the New Arena andlor
adjacent RiverCentre facilities under terms consistent with the Existing Contracts between
the MSHSL and the RiverCentre (f/k/a Civic Center Authority). To the extent this
agreement relates to the use of the New Arena, the terms of the Exisring Contracts sha11 be
in force. The MSHSL shall be able to conduct the Toumaments and xeceive the same
revenue streams, and subject to negotiations between the MSHSL and Minnesota Hockey
Ventures Group, LP ("the Wild"), any new revenue streams, and pay the type of expenses
in the same categories that were in effect under the Existing Contracts. The Wild's
obligation to honar this agreement is set forth in the January 15,1998 Arena Lease, Section
14.6. The preceding provisions of this paragraph do not create any new obligations on the
part of the City or the RiverCentre with respect to the New Arena. To the ea�tent this
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agreement relates to the use of adjacent RiverCentre facilifies, said terms consistent with the
Existing Contracts shall be negotiated in good faith between the MSHSL and the
RiverCentre.
6. The MSHSL understands that it may have suffered damages or losses that aze unknown at
the present time and that unlaiown effects of present known damages or losses may arise,
develop or be discovered in the future. The MSHSL aclrnowledges that the consideration
set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3, above, is intended to and does release and discharge all
claisns for damages or losses, direct and indirect, that the MSHSL now has or may in the
future have regazdless of mistake of fact or law.
The Parties understand and agree that this Settlement Agreement is a compromise of a
disputed claim and that any promises ar payments made pursuant to this Settiement
Agreement and Release aze not to be construed as an admission of liability on the part o£any
of the Parties.
The undersigned state and represent that they have fuliy read this three (3) page Settlement
Agreement and Release, and that they each know and understand the consequences and legal
effect thereof. This Settlement Agreement and Release contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with regard to the mazters set forth herein. This Settlement Agreement and Release
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, j ointiy and severally, and their
respective representatives, employers, employees, directors, officers, agents, assigns and
successors in interest.
9. The terms of this Settlement Agreement and Release are contractual in nature and not a mere
recital.
Minnesota State High 5chool League
David Stead
Execurive Director
RiverCentre Authority
James O'Leary
Interixn Execurive Director
Richazd Zehring
Chairman of the Boazd
City of 5aint Paul
Date
Susan Kimberly
Deputy Mayor
Date
Date
Date
7oe Reid
Director, Office of Financial Services
Peter G. Mikhail
Assistant City Attomey
Date
Date
Page 3 of 4
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Peter G. Mikhail Date
Assistant Ciry Attorney
Page 4 of 4
4RI�YNAL
Presented By
Referred To
Council File # �O - 3 GU
Gxeen Sheet # t 03q't 1
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Committee: Date
�
1 RESOLVED, that the proper City officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute
2 the Settlement Agreement and Release, in the form attached, and to pay out of the Civic Center
3 Support Fund 900 and the Special Promorions Fund O50 to the Minnesota State High School
4 League the scheduled installment payments begimiing July 1, 2000, in full settlement of its claim
5 for damages arising out of the unavailability of the Civic Center Arena for the 1999 and 2000
6 state high school hockey, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics and dance team
7 tournaments.
Requested by Department o£:
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By: �L A�%�` � w6YII���/' Ir / ' �frW *
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Form Approved by City Attprne�
1 /% � ��
By: L/« Yt�kN�
BY�� � ��
Approved by Mayor:
Date
Appxoved by Mayor for
Council
sy:
Adopted by Council: Date �app�
�-���_�
Adoption Certified by Cossncil Secretary
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Resolution authorizing the proper City officials to execute the Settlement Agreement and Release and to pay the
Minnesota State High School League scheduled installment payments in full settlement of its claim against the
City of Saint Paul
PLANNING CAMMISS{ON
CIB COMMITfEE
CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION
IF APPROVED
2
Has ihis Personl�rm eeer vrorkea under a contract tor this departmem't
YES P70
Hes thie pereoMfirtn e'.er been a City empbyee7
YES NO
Ooes ihis persorufirm pwsesc a siull not normallypossesueU by any curtent city empbyee?
YES NO
k this peraoNfi'm a targeted vendoYt
YES NO
COSTfREYENUE BUOOETEG (CIRCLE ONE)
YEE NO
SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
00_3�0
SETTLEMENT AGREENIENT AND RELEASE
THIS SETT'LEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE is entered into on this _ day of
, 2000, by, between and among the Minnesota State High School League ("MSHSL"),
the Saint Paul RiverCentre Authoriiy f/k(a Civic Center Authority ("RiverCentre"), and the City of
Saint Paul ("City"), hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties."
PRENIISES:
A. The MSHSL had contracts ("Existing Contracts") to lease the former RiverCentre (a/k/a Civic
Center) arena and adjacent facilities for the 1999 and 2000 state high school hockey, basketball,
wrestling, volleyball, gymnastics and dance team tournaments ("Touruaments"). The Existing
Contracts consisted of a mutual agreement to lease said azena and facilities for the 1999 and 2000
Tournaments under terms consistent with the contracts for the 1998 Tournaments.
B. T'he former RiverCentre (a/k/a Civic Center) arena was razed so that a new arena could be
constructed in its place, rendering the facility unusable for certain of the 1999 and 2000
Tournaments. The new arena has not yet been named, and for the purposes of this Settlement
Agreement and Release, sha11 be refened to as"the New Arena".
C. The MSHSL incurred certain damages and loss as a result of the relocation of certain of the 1999
and 2000 Tournaments.
D. The Parties wish to assure that the MSHSL is fairly compensated for the damages and loss
sustained as result of the relocation and to assure that the MSHSL Tournaments return to the New
Arena and the City in continuation of a good and long standing relationship between the Parties.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, it is agreed by and
between the Parties as follows:
In full, final and complete satisfaction of any and all claims, known or unknown, that the
MSHSL or its constituent members haue or may have for damages, loss or injury arising out
of the relocation of the 1999 Tournaments, RiverCentre and the City promise to pay the
League the sum of ONE H[JNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HIJNDRED
SEVEN AND NO/100s DOLLARS ($151,307.00), in the following manner:
(a) RiverCentre shall make one lump sum payxnent of $80,000.00 upon
execution of this agreement;
(b) The City shall pay the balance of $71,307.00 in three (3) equal installment
payments of $23,769.00; the installments sha11 be payable on July 1, 2000,
July 1, 2001, and 3uly 1, 2002 respectively; no interest sha11 accrue on the
outstanding balance.
Page 1 of 4
ao -�co
2. In consideration of the promises set forth in Pazagraph 1, the MSHSL and its constituent
members do hereby release and forever discharge RiverCentre, the City, and each of them,
and their representatives, successors, assigns, employees, employers, directors, officers, and
agents from any and all iiability, actions, causes of action, claims, and demands, known and
tmkuown, for any damages, losses or injuries which in the past, at the present, or in the future
have been or may be sustained by the MSHSL andlor its consrituent members arising out of
or in any manner connected with the relocation of the 1999 Toumaments.
3. In full, final and complete satisfaction of any and all clauns, known or milaiown that the
MSHSL or its consfituent members haue or may have for damages, loss or injury arising out
of the relocation of the 2000 Toumaments, RiverCentre and the City promise to pay the
MSHSL the sum of ONE HiJNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND N01100s
DOLLARS ($185,000.00), in the following manner:
(a) RiverCentre shall make one lump sum payment of $80,000.00 on or before
7uly 1, 200Q;
(b) The City shall pay the balance of $105,000.00 in three (3) equal installment
payments of $35,000.00; the installments shall be payable on July 1, 2000,
July 1, 2001, and July 1, 2002 respectively; no interest sha11 accrue on the
outstanding balance.
4. In consideration of the promises set forth in Paragraph 3, the MSHSL and its constituent
members do hereby release and forever discharge RiverCentre, the Ciry, and each of them,
and their representatives, successors, assigns, employees, employers, directors, officers, and
agents &om any and a11 liability, actions, causes of action, claims, and demands, known and
uulaiown, for any damages, losses or injuries which in the past, at the present, or in the future
haue been or may be sustained by the MSHSL and/or its constihient members arising out of
or in any manner connected with the relocarion of the 2000 Tournaments.
5. In fiu consideration of the promises set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3, above, the M5HSL
agrees to hold its Toumaments for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003 at the New Arena andlor
adjacent RiverCentre facilities under terms consistent with the Existing Contracts between
the MSHSL and the RiverCentre (f/k/a Civic Center Authority). To the extent this
agreement relates to the use of the New Arena, the terms of the Exisring Contracts sha11 be
in force. The MSHSL shall be able to conduct the Toumaments and xeceive the same
revenue streams, and subject to negotiations between the MSHSL and Minnesota Hockey
Ventures Group, LP ("the Wild"), any new revenue streams, and pay the type of expenses
in the same categories that were in effect under the Existing Contracts. The Wild's
obligation to honar this agreement is set forth in the January 15,1998 Arena Lease, Section
14.6. The preceding provisions of this paragraph do not create any new obligations on the
part of the City or the RiverCentre with respect to the New Arena. To the ea�tent this
Page 2 of 4
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agreement relates to the use of adjacent RiverCentre facilifies, said terms consistent with the
Existing Contracts shall be negotiated in good faith between the MSHSL and the
RiverCentre.
6. The MSHSL understands that it may have suffered damages or losses that aze unknown at
the present time and that unlaiown effects of present known damages or losses may arise,
develop or be discovered in the future. The MSHSL aclrnowledges that the consideration
set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 3, above, is intended to and does release and discharge all
claisns for damages or losses, direct and indirect, that the MSHSL now has or may in the
future have regazdless of mistake of fact or law.
The Parties understand and agree that this Settlement Agreement is a compromise of a
disputed claim and that any promises ar payments made pursuant to this Settiement
Agreement and Release aze not to be construed as an admission of liability on the part o£any
of the Parties.
The undersigned state and represent that they have fuliy read this three (3) page Settlement
Agreement and Release, and that they each know and understand the consequences and legal
effect thereof. This Settlement Agreement and Release contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with regard to the mazters set forth herein. This Settlement Agreement and Release
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, j ointiy and severally, and their
respective representatives, employers, employees, directors, officers, agents, assigns and
successors in interest.
9. The terms of this Settlement Agreement and Release are contractual in nature and not a mere
recital.
Minnesota State High 5chool League
David Stead
Execurive Director
RiverCentre Authority
James O'Leary
Interixn Execurive Director
Richazd Zehring
Chairman of the Boazd
City of 5aint Paul
Date
Susan Kimberly
Deputy Mayor
Date
Date
Date
7oe Reid
Director, Office of Financial Services
Peter G. Mikhail
Assistant City Attomey
Date
Date
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Peter G. Mikhail Date
Assistant Ciry Attorney
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