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Out of Committee By Date
RESOLUTION CREATING THE BLOCK 40
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT NUMBER 2) PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 472A
WHEREAS,
a) Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 472A (the "Act") authorizes cities to develop
a program for improving a district of the city to provide impetus for commercial
development; to increase employment; to protect pedestrians from vehicle traffic
and inclement weather; to provide the necessary linkage between peripheral parking
facilities and places of employment and shopping; to provide off-street parking
to serve the shoppers and employees of the district; to provide open space relief
within the district; and to provide other facilities as are outlined in the
development program adopted by the City; and
b) The Act further authorizes cities, after consultation with its planning
agency and after a public hearing, notice of which shall have been published in the
official newspaper of the city, to designate development districts within the boun-
daries of the city. The city must also provide for relocation pursuant to
Section 472A.12 and consult with the advisory board created by Section 472A.11
before making this designation. Within these districts the city may adopt a
development program consistent with which the city may acquire, construct, reconstruct,
impwbve, alter, extend, operate, maintain, or promote developments aimed at
improving the physical facilities, quality of life and quality of transportation.
�. The city may acquire land or easements through negotiation or through powers of
" eminent domain, and it may negotiate the sale or lease of property for private
development if the development is consistent with the development program for the
district; and
c) The staff of the Department of Planning and Economic Development, con-
templating the creation of the Block 40 qevelopment District, has prepared a
proposed Development Program containing several proposed projects; and
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d) The proposed Development Program has been reviewed by the Downtown
Community District Council and the Saint Paul Planning Commission; and
e) Pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted February 26, 1981 ,
a public hearing on the proposal for the creation of the Block 40 Development
District (the "Public Hearing") was held 011 March 24, 1981 � after notice was
published all as required by Section 472A.03 of the Act, at which Public Hearing
all those appearing at said hearing who desired to speak were heard; and
f) The City of Saint Paul ("City") created an Advisory Board for the pro-
posed Block 40 Commercial District on February 26, 1981 , pursuant to Section 472A.11 -
of the Act. Said Advisory Board has met at least twice to review and prepare
recommendations regarding the District and Program prior to the date of the Public
Hearing and said recommendations have been presented to the City Council as part
of the Public Hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Saint Paul as
follows:
1 . On the basis of information available to the City it appears, and the
City hereby finds:
a) The area comprising the proposed Block 40 District is potentially
useful and valuable, but it is currently stagnant and unproductive because of a
lack of proper utilization and lack of investment.
b) A number of properties in the proposed Block 40 District are not
contributing to the tax base to their full potential and all but one of the five
existing buildings in the District are either underutilized or in need of rehab-
ilitation. Approximately 68% of the land area of the District is not built.
c) The redevelopment of the District will advance community recovery
by linking the entire Lowertown area to the corr�nercial retail city center. This
project will also enhance the "Seventh Place/Town Square" project by helping to
create a critical mass of retail and entertainment facilities in Lowertown to
complement business activity in other parts of the Business District.
d) The HRA has been working with Summerset Dev. Corp, for several years
seeking to make the District productive and current action is a culmination of
those efforts.
e) The development proposed in accordance with this revitalization would
generate 140 new jobs, 140 new households and a net increase in tax collections�of
$1 ,922,548 annually.
f) The development proposed will serve to increase employment, to create
additional housing, to stimulate development in Lowertown, and to enhance the
vitality of downtown as a regional center, to protect pedestrians from vehicle
traffic and inclement weather, to provide off street parking and to provide open
space relief, and the actions required to assist the implementation of this devel-
opment program are a public purpose and the execution and financing of the development
program are a public purpose.
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g) The Block 40 mixed-use Development Program (Program) generally
supports the Comprehensive Plan elements. This project will provide a multi-
functional development of office, retail , housing, recreation and entertainment
activities in the heart of downtown. This proposal particularly helps implement
the Downtown Development Plan, Economic Development Strategy and the Goals for
Saint Paul report. The Downtown Development Plan calls for a multi-functional
downtown atmosphere with high intensity activities and a downtown circulation
system. The Economic Development Strategy seeks major private investments and
additional jobs. The Goals for Saint Paul report seeks: more housing units and
a greater variety of housing choiee; integrated developments with commercial and
residential uses; emphasis on the river for new developments; and a stronger down-
town. The creation of the Block 40 Development District can work toward all of
these objectives as follows:
1 . Downtown Development Plan
A. Calls for a multi-functional downtown which is supported by the multi-
purpose intent of the Program.
B. Recommends that high intensity developments can be attracted to downtown.
This is supported by intensive uses contemplated in the Program.
C. Emphasizes a downtown pedestrian-oriented theme and is supported by the
multiplicity of indoor uses.
D. Calls for preserving existing assets while creating new development.
The Program incorporates existing buildings into its integrated development
and, therefore, supports the objective.
E. Calls for climate controlled skyway system and is supported by the 3
proposed skyways in the Program.
F. Seeks a community which integrates residential , commercial and enter-
tainment activities. The Program is well suited to meeting this objective.
G. Encourages street level pedestrian amenities and is supported by approx-
imately 10,000 square feet of open space in the Program.
2. Goals for Saint Paul
A. Seeks to add to Saint Paul 's housing stock which the Program does by
planning at least 150 new housing units.
6. Encourages multiple unit housing buildings which this Program does via
high rise development.
C. Calls for a variety of housing types, especially small housing units.
The Program proposes 1 and 2 bedroom units.
D. Seeks to strengthen downtown as a center of social and business inter-
action. The Program integrates residential and office in Lowertown.
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E. Seeks residential development in downtown and is supported by the
- proposed 150 housing units contemplated by the Program.
3. Land Use Plan -
A. Recommends more intensive use of land which is supported by the high
intensity of development proposed by the Program.
6. Seeks to enhance the city as a "winter city" and is supported by
development of 10,000 square feet of indoor open space contemplated
by the Program.
C. Encourages vertical integration of uses including residential and
commercial . The Program design does create vertical integration.
4. Housing Policy Plan
A. Seeks 10,000 new housing units by 1990. The 150 proposed by the Program
supports the objective.
B. States the need for alternatives to single family homes and is, there-
fore, bolstered by the NIS proposal .
C. Recommends efficient use of land for housing. Building over office/
retail and parking as contemplated by the Program qualifies as efficient
use of land.
5. Parks and Recreation Plan
Recorrnnends improvement of recreational opportunities. The 10,000 square
feet of open space and the inclusion of a new downtown YMCA in the Program
will provide additional downtown recreation.
6. Economic Development Strategy
A. Is supported by the Program because it will increase the city's tax base.
B. Is supported by the Program because it will increase the city's job base.
C. Is supported by the Program because it will provide local entrepreneurship.
D. Is partially implemented by the Program in that this project will sub-
stantially contribute to the city's stature as a regional center of
activity.
E. Is supported by the Program. This project will contribute to overall
well be�ing of citizens, will place the city in the role of facilitating
private econamic activity, not replacing it, and will use city funds con-
servatively with favorable leveraging ratios.
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CANARY - �pEPAR7'MENT COUIICII �, 7
BLUE` , 1NAYOR GITY OF SAINT PAUL File NO.
Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
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F. Supports Lowertown as a high priority area for downtown development.
G. Supports preservation of the unique image of downtown. The Program
supports that unique image.
7. UDAG Agreement Number B-80-AA-27-0015
The Program is consistent with the commitments of the City to the United
States Department of HUD in the UDAG awarded for Block 40.
A) The proposed Program includes an extensive Relocation Plan for potential
displacee's under the proposed Program and a budget for relocation has
been established under the proposed Program all as required by
Section 472A.12 of the Act.
2. The City hereby adopts the Block 40 mixed-use Development Program and hereby
creates the Block 40 Development District (Development District Number 2) pursuant
to Section 472A.03 of the Act. The boundaries of the Block 40 Development District
are Jackson Street, East Sixth Street, Sibley Street and East Fifth Street. The
legal description of the District is as follows in the County of Ramsey and
State of Minnesota: All of Block 13 CITY OF SAINT PAUL now known as SAINT PAUL
PROPER including that portion of said Block 13 which has been replatted as Block 9
WHITNE'Y AND SMITH'S ADDITION TO SAINT PAUL.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL
FOR A PROGRAM TO CREATE THE
' BLOCK 40 DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
TO ADOPT A PROGRAM FOR THE IMPROVEMENT THEREOF
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Saint Paul, Minnesota will meet at the City Council Chamber, City
N of Saint Paul, Minnesota at 10 : 00 o'clock a.m.
, 198 , consider the proposal that the City Council
c Development District, (Development District
Number 2) and adopt a program for the improvement thereof (the
"Program") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 472A.
The Block 40 Development District consists of the following
described property in the State of Minnesota and County of Ramsey,
All of Block 13 CITY OF SAINT PAUL now known as SAINT PAUL PROPER
including that portion of said Block 13 which has been replatted
as Block 9 WITNEY AND SMITH' S ADDITION TO SAINT PAUL. Said
Development District is bounded by Jackson Street, East Sixth
Street, Sibley Street and East Fifth Street.
The Block 40 Development Program will combine new construction
and the renovation of existing buildings. The major project com-
ponents are: a commercial development df approximately 151, 000
square feet net leaseable space, of which 73,000 square feet will
be for retail use; approximately 11,634 square feet of enclosed
mall space; a housing devel�pment of 148 or more units, a parking
development of approximately 392 underground parking spaces; and
approximately 67,500 square feet of recreational facilities and
offices to be purchased by the Saint Paul YMCA.
A draft copy of the proposed Program, together with all
attachments and exhibits thereto, are available for public
inspection beginning February 26 , 1981, from 9 o 'clock a.m.
to 4 o'clock p.m. , Monday through Friday, at the offices of
the Economic Development Division, Department of Planning and
Economic Development, City Hall Annex, 12th floor.
At the time and place fixed for said Public Hearing, the City
Council of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota wi11 give all persons
who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views
with respect to the proposal.
Dated this � � day of rn�-R�� , 1981.
By �� S C � / }�
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