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274002 M�HITE - CITY CLERK - ' PINK - FINANCE G I TY OF SA I NT PA IT L . Council �� CANARV - DEPARTMENT File NO. B�.UE - MAVOR V� �� Council Resolution �- .,., Presented By � Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date RESOLUTION APPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AREA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND FUNDING WHEREAS, the 1980 Capital Improvement Budget and Program, Project No. R-4406 , funds the provision of public improvements in the amount of $300,000 on a City wide basis in commercial areas selected in accordance with guidelines to be adopted, in conjunction with and to stimulate private investment in revitalization of commercial properties; and WHEREAS, there has been presented to and considered by the City Council an eight page typewritten document entitled, "Neighborhood Commercial Area Improvement Program" dated September 1979 , hereafter referred to as the "Program" , establishing a process and criteria for selection of areas in which such public improvements will be made; and WHEREAS, said Program has been considered and recommended to the City Council for approval by the Planning Commission, the Capital Improvement Budget Committee and the City Development and Transporta- tion Committee of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the preparation of Program Applications and Commercial Area Improvement Plans provided for in said Program will be facilitated by the formal adoption of the Program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Saint Paul that the Neighborhood Commercial Area I�nprovement Program dated September 1979 is hereby approved and �the Economic Development Division, De artment of Planning and Economic Development, is authorized and r�uested to proceed with implementation of the Program in such a COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays In Favor _ __ Against BY Adopted by Council: Date Form Approved by City Atto ney Certified Yassed by Council Secretary BY gy, Approved by ;Vlavor: Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY - – — BY WHITE - CITV CLERK PINK - FINANCE GITY OF SA�INT PALTL Council A CANARV - DEPARTMENT File NO.�� BIUE - MAVOR �� Council Resolution Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date 2. manner as to accommodate construction of the funded public improve- ments in the Spring and Suirnner of 1980. RESOLVED FURTHER that in accordance with the recommendation of the City Development and Transportation Committee, the Office of the Budget Director and the Department of Finance and Management Services are authorized and requested to take necessary action for sale of a 1980 Capital Improvement Bond Issue timely to provide money to fund the Proqra�n appropriation in the Spring of 1980. COU[VC[LMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Hozza Nays Hunt � Levine [n Favor Maddox � McMahon _ __ A gainst BY -- Showalter. Tedesco Adopted by Council: Date (1�(iV Q 1A7n Form Approved by City ttorn TJ�TT Certified Y�; e y C nci , cc BY B� Approved ;Navor• Date _�� a�l� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By ,,� By P.�31,ia}�k� ��! 2 � 1979 . � ..,��:T,^';;L� �`' ��;;� CITY OF SAINT PAUL -"�4 '�'� � �t�� "`�'� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK �� ., ,e a; ;� �i�ii m ^�� ,,,. _ BUREAU OF RECORDS �`°��„mR"o��''�� 386 City Hall,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55102 GEORCE LATIMER 612-298-4231 MAYOR r October 11, 1979 Mr. Ed Staxr City Attorney Room 6�+7, City Ha11 St. Paul, Minnesota Deax Sir; The City Council today adopted a motion approving the revised Neighborhood Commercial Area Ixnprovement Pro�ram Guidelines. If necessary, would you please prepare the proper resolution implementing this action. Very truly yours, � ��-7.-k- Rose Mix City Clerk � ABO:la cc: Maureen McAvey, PED ��,�v�� :. � . ,,. ��Y ��,.�u��►��- �o _ ,,,,,,,� ' , ��= � , . C�m� o�� S�.zr�2, ��.uL �� x �.-•�.�. ; �� OFI`ICF OF '1`FIE CI'i'Y COUNCII. � �� %�^�..; �7Q .�af �j�:7�.a`a±r 4 � t U , . �,,.=.�,a�,� -- ��,�,- � 6 9 p �.��.z�� -_ � p � >>�� '� �'T � �� ` � � J9)9 � ° oF o�'�>�/>�, c" LEONARD W. L�VINE `� pF�op�i�c`"� °'? Councilman � /y�`s�O�FN � N �' � . �� '� . 9��,��Z�ZZZ`�'�� October 9, 1979 Honorable P�ayor George Latimer and Members of the St. Paul City Council Room 347 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Mayor Latimer and Council Members: At the October 4 meeting of the City Development and Transportation Corr�mittee of the City Council , the Committee reviewed and approved the revised PJeighborhood Commercial Area Improvement Program Guidelines. As part of this review process, we discussed the importance of actually selling the Capital Improvement Bonds as early in the year as possible to allow for a maximum amount of construction to occur i�� the spring and summer of 1980. In addition to allowing a maximum visible impact, this also reduces the amount of money which is lost to construction inflation - because of unnecessary delays. For this reason we strongly concur 4rith � your recommendation that the bonds be sold in February or sooner. On behalf of the City Develapment and Transportation Committee, I tvould like ta p7edge our support for tfle �Jeigh�orhood Commercial Area " ICf;��"0'r�r°t]L r('OQt''u�;'1 dilu d�SUt"e �/OU thdi, l^!P �.11 i � ;�10i'{ 'r,'li.il �!1;? �'�1;':�C�?S�.}'d�?rf? � sta;t to b� sure that the� C.I .B. 6onds are sold by re�a}ua�y , ar:ct i,f;PY�E'tOY'° maxinize the amount of construction.which can go on during tne seaso� of 1980. Si nc ly, ..�: v LEO�dARD 4J. L VINE Chairman City Deveiopment and Transportation Cor�nittee cc:�ureen McAvey Bernard Carlson Greg Haupt . � ./_._ � � � � � � �� J 4��. CITY Hr�LL SE�'EI�1TH FLOOR S:�INT PAUL, �[I�NESOTA 55102 612/395-4473 ��O � : :'..� � �� '�.'I:;f': J:.' 'jt.`i:: :: t>I.'_l':�! Gil i_I\r�'i_� p /��/�S� -;:�\ �- � i '_ - l. -� !` f� , ' C-+,'�"') � ' � - �� 1 . , . .t` �.�:\-. _ � `�.' Da � e : . October 9, 1979 �. �__�� _ _ C � �`,'' ;i �°1� r�.- ;� n .� �� _� -;- �'��,►�;;� a 1 c.__ i �a �. i : k �'c(..P� � j O : �ci�; Pciu1 Cii;,� Councit ~= �F � O �J = C ti i t�i7f�.�T i�� O Il CITY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION . . Leonard L•J. Levine , choifma�, makes fihe foltc�,�inq � reporf on C. F. � �rclinance . [� Resolu'rion . � � O,her �' ��' ��. : Neighborhood Commercial Area Improvement Program Guidelines � The Committee recommends approval of revised .guidelines for Commercial 'Area Improvement. (copy attached) . � The Committee has also recommended that a letter be . sent to the Mayor and members of the City Council in support af th� P�layor' s recommendation that Capital Improvement Bonds be sold in February or sooner. . - � � �� . � � --+ ,�,� . �� . T r._ � . � . Z..rT� - T � � � C:17 .:.1. � . . . ......i` . � . � '?':� N � - . --c� ,_.� . . . -*i —� w � � C3 ...-.,�. � . � rn � - '-J i, -----•( �L'�'t'.'1�1t''i I'(.Cl::)�', 5:1�\I� F'..:.'1., `.F:\�:i'J�)-('.� Sj i�;!� . �.• 11 '•� � . t. � � ''�� lle��'�M;��. �� e CITY OF SAINI" PAUL INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM . � �'��F� �� . . r'J � . d n �sry � 3`,�;�� S's.aF.i�iyr T/ :ia;':�A DATE: September 17, 1979 S�P � rj j�� 10: David Hozza Council P;��sj�zi� � /, Davic� H.Ho� FRO*1: riaureen L. McAvey��`'' f /� ��G�� SUBJECT: Revised Neighborhood Commercial Area I�provement Program Guideliaes Attached are the revised Neighborhood Conmercial Area Improvement Program , Guidelines which have been approved by both the Planning Commission and the Gapital Icnprovement Budget Committee. � Tze Aepartmznt of Planning and Economic Development is requestin; that these guidelines be adopted by the City Cot�.ncil. P12ase refer these guidelines to the City Developcaent and Transportation Committee for initial action. We would also request that the Cit�„Develop�zrit""'a�"Tr ortation CommitCee act upon these guidel�nes at��`eir October 4, 1979, meeting. This �aill gzve us adequat� time to notify citi en an If you have any questiozs, ple-se coutact ne or 24arshall Turner at 292-6150. Tha�z4c you. ,4L?•tcA;M1:hs f _...:.. _- Attachm�nt ,� , .. ,.__ : .. . _ ,... : . . ..__,.. . , _ _ .. •� , Septe�nbes,1979 . . r�zc�oRxa� ca�RCU-,� � �ROV�r PROC�r� `p�l OVEKVIEW - � The Cammercial Area Impravement Program provides public irr�rovement� to � support and encourage private investment in cflim�ercial areas. The idea behind this program is to assist local business organizations in upgrading the visua7- and aesthetic elesnents of their shopping area. The �npYiasis is � �P��$ ta �zakilic ax�ea: which ��rill make the caTCnercial area more attractive, safe and convenient for canscm�xs, and thereby, a better place to do business. Costs incurred for improveccFents are shared by the businesses on an assessmen�. basis, and by the City. The publ.i.c share of capital improvem�-nt costs will not exceed 50� of. the tatal project cost. _ In additi.on, responsibility �_or Future operation and maintenanc� (inc�uc"ii.nq costs� _ - -- eens ce, .etc.} � o� sz�i.al i�rov�nents (ornamental street liahtin�, malls, gr ` pa wi.11 be the responsibility of the area business orc�arLization. - This program is undert�.�ken as a cooperative �Tenture between private businesses, public and private neighborhood and business organizations, and City staff. Z`he neighborhood and businesses may wish to propose various improvements, inel�g: • 1. Landscaping (trees, planters, greenspar.e) . � 2. Sidewal.ks (decorative treatment, or additi.onal sidewalks) . 3. I�ighting (ornamenta]. and/or pedestrian lighting an additian to stax:dard street lighting? . � 4. Signage (public only, not including individu,al. merchant's signs) . - 5. pther irrq�rovESr�ents to enhance the shoppi.ng environm�nt of the area (such as bex►ches; kiosks dis�layiny upcomir.g neighbonc��od even�s, bicyclP racks, etc.) . • - L - � . In order for these activities to be undertaken and achieved, the district ' cauncil, neighborhood organizations and the business cca�munity must have a strong ��nitr�lt to their planning, impl�ntation, cur�pletion and evaluatian. - PR0�2AM COORDINATION AND STRATEGIES . " � The 2Jeighborhood Cairinercial Area Improvement Program is desigr�ed to be cule tool in the c�verall Neighborhood Business Revitalization �rogram- The Cac�rca.al. Z�r�.,rov�ient �rogram is ititended to adclz'ess the public improvern�nts aspect�s of the cam�ercial area. It is expected that c�rmex'cial area.s requesting City assi.s't�'�ce wi.th public improv�nents and visual amenities will also be par'ticipating i.n ather - . neigh'oorhood and business i�ravement programs. Specific coordination will he ex�,�ected with the following programs: _ _` . -.. ____. _ — Ccsranercial Rehabilitation - law-interest Ioans �or°�`exterior i�rov�nents. I,ocal Develognent Canpariy and SBA "502" loans - formation of a local • business and neighborhood corporation to assist lc�cal. businesses an obtaining Small Business Ac�ninistration (s�,) lc�ans. . Residential Impmvemerit - concentrated reliabilitation o� existing Y�at�s - through the Intensified Treatinent Area (ITA) Program ar ' Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Program. _ Demonstzation of Private Sector Carunitment - this may accur through evidence of conventionally financed ccffc�mercial loans and residential improvements. The overall Neighborhood Revitalization Program in each area should incl.ude each of the follawing program elements: � l. Pla-uzing - The neighborhood, working cai.th City staff, shouL3 � develap an.overall �lan for revitalization of the ca�rcial area- � i - J _- This plan should include market research anctfeasibility, parking needs and availability, over-all design stanck�rd�, effective utilization of space, mini parks, trees, malls . and other ainenities as appropriate, public improvem.e�nts . . including lighti�rg, sidewalks, street repa.iring, and any othez- . el�nerits necessary for the over-all i�arovesrtent of the � canenescial areas. . .. 2, rlandatory Design Standards and Mandatory Participation - to � be.successful cannercial revitalization depends u�xin participation by the majority of businesses in an area. Arranging isol.at�d . loans for a handful of the more imayinative and proqressive indiviclual businesses is not camnercial revitalization. A successful project re�ui.res m�ndatory c�verall design standards and sane authority or incentive to attract overall participation by the merchants. The City currently provides free architectwral services to merchants participating in the carm.Qxcial rehabilitation program. . 3. Financing - 'I'he local businesses must demonstrate partic.ipatian in existing cc�nercial improvement loaxi programs to upgracl� interiors of businesses, expand stock, bring the buildings up to- code, etc. City staff assistance is available to assist busi:nesses in loan packaging, credit analysi.s ancl wc�rking with ban}cs and the S7nal1 Business Ae�iinistration to sect�'e financi.ng both through ccanventional and publicly assisted progr�ns_ s + � , _._ .. � . � . � 4. r7anagement - Prin�arily done through the Local. Develognent Ccet,panies or business associations in conjunctiort with City staff, this program el�nent should include pra�tian f advexfiit.siric�. rec,�uitment of new businesses, market research, sec��rity, ma-int�-na��E and sanitation. � � The Corrmercial,Area In�aravement Prc�gram is only ane elanent of a �uccessful Neighborhood B�s�ess �vitalization F::ogram, and should be considered oa�e �tool in the overalZ canmercial revitalization effort. P�AM I'ipPLICATION PROCESS � Business groups (IIaCs or business associatians) are respansil�1� for r��ent Progra� applicatians to the City. �� the surini-ssion of Ccarn�rcial Area Im� business group or Td)C is exPected to have the lead responsibz:�ity throughout the p�c�oject, Applications must. include the follc�wing i.nfozznation. � - 1. C-�eral infonnation about the specific �rcia]. area. a 1 in for the C�c�nereial Area Improvc�ne.nt ProcJr�n. S�,°Po�� PP Y 9 . . material should incll.�de: a, Boundaries and size oi proposed proqram area� and a - specific timetable for project in�rovc�nerits. Improve�c�nts should occur' in the shortest a-nount of time feasible . to max�unize imPact. - b: Land use maps. � c, Over-all physical design plan for the ax'ea. inGluding p�.k�.ng, liqhting, street improvements and design co:�trols. d. Ntunber/P�'cent oi cairmercial structures alseady par'�ic'Pa�c ' , i • , - 5 - _ _ , in cargnexcial rehabilitation, and/or irctprovement loans (both through conventional financing or other loan souzces} _ ,,- _ e. Leverage ratio (pri.vate aorcn►itrnEr►tjpublic) of targeteci area: include �.n the private cca�nitinent, any sna11 ° business develo�xnent.or c�carie�ial rehabiLitation which � has taken place during the past 2 years plus any future camnitmP-nts anticipated by area businesses. ., f. Related neighborhood iznprovements, proximi:ty to resic�ential ITA, NHS and other cara�ninity a�rovements. 2. Overall Neighborhood Business Revitalization Pmqram -° An � explanation of the mariner in which the proposed Improvement Progra�n ties in with and helps to impleme.nt overall plans, such as a district plan and/or a ccrranercial strip plan, ��ncluding an explanation of ho�,a the progra�n will sati.sfy sane or all of the � goals and objectives establi.shed in these plans. Supporking should includec _ a. Past acccsrq�lisl-u�ents and current involv�ment in �vitali,.zati.on programs, LDCs, loans, etc. � b. Targets for future,c�uercial i�rov�nents �.g. new busi.nesses, better pa.rticip3tion by existing businesses, etc. c. Costs (amount of money needed. to cc�plete project) and . . . preliminar.y indication of local businesses willingness to � accep� assessm�nt for their portion of project improv�e�ts. d. Management efforts by the business on�ani.zati.on such as prcmotion, publicity techniques utilized to initiate ir.terest and conta� businesses and indications �of fheir willingness -to participate, market researc�, �tc. i � � SEL.�CTION CR]CI'FRZA • Cac�nercial Area Irr�rovement areas will;be selected based on an eval.ua#:ion of �he area's overall Neighborhood Business Revitalization Pmgram and how the public i�rovPn�ents and airienities fit into the area's overa�l program. The follawing criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: 1. Lacal Cca�enitment and Participatian - The Ievel of }ausiness . � participation in both Ccsra�x'cial Reha}ailitation loans and Local Develo�xnexit Car►pany (�na11 Business Ac�ninistratic�r� °502" loans) will be of prime importance in selection of an Impmv�nt Area. A mininnun of 50� of existing businesses must indicate past or intended participation in improving their business � an.d bringi.ng their building into c�onformance with builclinr� aodes and local stan3ards. Credit will aTso be given for businesses upgrading their structures thro�zgh conventional financing. 2; Caimlunity Tmpact/Strategic Location - Prefexence will be given to locations which allaw the effect of improvement in the progr�m area t�o be "carried over" into adjacent residential and a�mnercial area�e � Sudi an effe�ct might ensure the stability of existingo sound cargr�ercial zseas or reinforce the itnpmvement of deteziorated areas nearby. Preference will be given to c�mnercial areas in close proximity to existinc� residentiai Intensive Treatr�n� Areas or Neighborhood Housing Services projects. : - 3. Progr�n FeasiY�ility - There should be. a clear relationshi.p betweer program objectives and other eleme.nts of the ovexall Neighbarhood Business Revitalization program_ Proposed activities should be both real.istic and sufficient to accomplish objectives c,rithin th� overall revitalization cont.ext. t _ i _ . . � . . 4. Time Fr�ne - Proposed activities must be coi�leted within thr�e years, wi.th most pnx�ram areas requiring scanewhere bet�een - one to t� years. Z+o maximize visua.l impact, the shortest � . feasible titne period should }�e encouraged. - - 5. Business Participation,- The interest and axrmitirient of arec� businesses is essential to the program's success_ Preferenc:e will be given to areas dezrionstrating high leyel of inte�est and firm oonmit�ent on the part of business ou�mers, c�t�exc:i.,al tenants, c�rcial property owners, financial and other institutions, as well as strong ccec�rninity support. � 6� Plan Gonformance - Program area proposals will be evaluated a�rainst�strict level and city-wide plans and the three-year Co�mznity Development Plan, if applicable. 7. District On7anizations - The recognized loca.l developmP.nt ocx�pan�r or business organization in -flie area must approve pl�ns for the Ccarme�ial Area Improvement Program. The District Cauncil or ' recognized oamnunity group must have anput into the CarnY�rciat Area Improvement Plan. 8. Preliminary Uesign Comnittee- The City's Preliminat�r Desic� Committee tmade up of Public UTorks,. Traffic and Plannang St.a�f) must review improvern�nt plans for public land and publi� ri:ght-of-wa� This review is for conformance to City policy. . . i . ' � � ' . , �� DURATION AND CLOSEOUI' � - It is expected that a Car�aYiercial Improvement nroject will last one tra thr�e years. Since cccnr�ercial businesses and the business organizations are respons3ble.. � for establishing the program, they are also responsible for monitoring the progress _ of the program. All program areas �vill be evaluated by area businesses, IDCs wh�e appropriate, and City staf� on an annual basis. If the monitoring and evaluation pro+�ss indicates that a progr�n area as not making sufficient pmgress im m��ting proqrarn goals, it may be recaturended that the program area be closed out arrd a new area selected. APPLICATIONS SHOLTiD SE ADDRESSED TO: . Direct�r � _ Econ�nic Developm.ent Division Department of Planning and Economic Develo�nent . _ _ 25 ��. Fourth Street _ .�: � St. Pau1, Minnesota 55102 � . 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P�►t�l., .Ih�► " � , � � ' � . . , , ;� _ - , Dl�at� �tL�eu� Le'v'�t: - , , . _ � . . , , � Tb� CS'� Cvun��. �4Y �r�lt�rred,to, t�e Ci�#� H��t�t� b''?r�u» � , portati�► ,tb�i�ee � propos�d �i�ba�ba�l t�o�ri�r'e3�:. � �'� ' � At+�a Ti�arri�nsm�e�ctt Program,�i►i�Ml.�s�'a4'" �►:r+�t�st �hiit�-t�e� ,' ms�te�r t� �o�as3d4rsd st'�ia ,4otob�r 4��t,1� �st,ia�.� . , , ,. � , . � Yd� �Y Y�s r. " ., , , � _ . '� ,! ' . , ; , , .. , _ _ . , . ,., � _ , ;I�o�1e Mi�c , f � ! Cit,y Clsrk . � �; , � , ' , ,� � - � _ � � � , , � ,, � � .�. � , , . AHO s,la � _ , i • : . , . � na t . �i�a L. �1cKw�eys r� � ;. _ : � -. r' . � � . , . . . . . � \ � r;, ' ' ,Er° ' � � 1 . ; ; ` , � � '� ; � � , �; , • �� t , '� ` ' _ _ • , ' . `i . . . . � � .r. - .. . . . .. � . .� �:.�:. � - �. � . . .'�. . . . � , , . . . . . . , � .. , , � .. , . . . . . - ' `: ! " ' j � � . . .� t , �� . . f � � . , . `\ , ' � : . . � � _ � � , . . • ' � � ;; _ � ! � � •� , " : li +; C' � , � �` d� l.- . " � � .. . . . . � _ , . . .... . . � . 1 � , i�., . � . I � .. . �. ' . � � . . � . . � �. ... . . � . �;� �.,,,��, :_ . . ,,;,��: • ` ��' , . . • CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM �,;-�,'�r� � �r,; �r,t "� v 5 � /{� J Y+ Y � (�j . ' . . . . � � b�r12uJ::Mftl ✓ L,,;�•-' . DATE: September 17, 1979 S�� r� }��:J ' lp. David �Iozza Gouticil P,-�Si��,i _ - • . . . _ Davic( H,Hozza � ` ��(�' - -- . . _. . _ . . � �� FP.O�i: Plaureen L. McAve�'7��. � �' . - SUBJECT: Revised Neighborhood Commercial Area Icaprovem2nt Probram Gufdelines Attached are the revised Neighborhood Cor.m2rcial Area Improvement Program � Guidelines cahich have been approved by both tne P_lannin�.Cor�missi"on and the Capital Improvement Budoet Comr�ittee. Th� D�partment of Planning and Economic Developnent is requesting t[�at these guidelines be adopted by the City Council. Please refer these guide�ines ta the City Develo�r.►ant and Transportation Co�:.mittee for initial action. We would also request that the City Developnent aed Transportation Conmittee act upon these guidelines at their October 4, 1979, meeting. This will gi.ve us adequa�.e tima to notify citizen and business groups. . -. If you hav� any questions, please co�tta�t ne or Marshall Turner at 292-6I�0. Than� you. _ PiLi�tctl:i4T:h s f � �- - - Attachnent . , : . - NEIC�IDORHOOD COMNIERC IAI.� ARFA I1�IPROVET'IENT PROGRAM . pRpC�2AN1 OVER�TIE�W . . The Ccxnmercial Area Tmpravement Program provides publie improvements to support and encourage private invest�nent in con�mercial areas. The idea behind tha.s proqram is to assist local business :organiza�.ioris in upgrading the visual and aesthetic elements of their shopping area• The �hasis is � ��ts t'° �ubv"� �e�` whicYi will make the cac�mercia.l area more attractive, safe and c�venient for co�nstAtiers. � ��eby, a better place to-do business. Cvsts incurred f�r impzovemerits are . �- shared by the businesses on an assessment basis, and by the City. The publ�-a �Y�are of capital improvement• costs will riot exceed 50� of the total project cost. .. _ - In addition, responsibi:lity -�or �uture operation and maintenance (inc�.uding costs) o� special- i.ir�rove�ents (ornamental street iiahtin�; malls, c�reenslaace, etc.) - . . .. wi11 be the responsibility o€ the area business orc�an�zation. . - � This program is undert�ken as a cooperative venture between private : businesses, public and private neighborhood and business organizations, and City staff. � The neighborhood and businesses may wish to propose various i�ravements, inclu�iit�g.- � l. . Lanclscaping (tr'ees, planters, gzeenspa�ce) . _ -- - - - ' . 2,._ . . Sidewalks (decorative treatment, or additional sidewalks�` , . _ . - . . .3, Lighting (orn�menta7- and/or pedestrian lighting in. adcliti,on - - to standa.rd street li�hting) . - _ . . . 4. Signaqe. (public only, not including individual�ir�rchant's � . sigris) - � - • . 5. - Other i.mproveqnents to enhance the shopping envirar►ment of the area (such as ber�ches, kiosks dis�laying upcoming neigtic�orhood events, bicycle racks, etc.) . � . In order for these activities to be undertaken and achieved, the distxict � �ounci.l, neighborhood organizations and the business cam►unity mu.st have a strong ��.�zt .t,o their planninq, implementation, ccm�letion and evaluatian. � PRO�RAM COORDINATIOIV AND STRATEGIES ' � The tJeighborhood Coninercial Area Improv�nent Program is designed tfl be oaZe t�ol i.n the werall Neighborhood Business Revitalization Program. The Cate�rcial Im�rov�nt nrogram is iritended to�address the public i�rovements aspects of the carmercial area. It is eYpectecl that cce�mercial areas requesting City assistance with pubLic impruvements and visual amenities caill also be participating in other neighborhood and business improv�nent progra�-ns. Specific coordination will be ' expec t�l with the fol lowing programs: _ ._ --- Carrtnercial Rehabilitation - lav-interest �oans for exteriar improv�tients. I.�oc��l Develo�nent Carqaariy and SBA °502" loans - foxmation of a local business and neighborhood corporation to assist local businesses in ' _ obtaini_ng Small Business Ac�nirListration (��A,) loans. Residential I�rovemerit - cancentrated reYiabilitation of existing hane.s through the Intensified Treatment Area (IT�1) Program or ' � . . . Neighborhood Housing Services (1V'fLS) Program. . D�ronstration of Private Sector Ccxruc�itment - this maY occur �o�gh .. .. . . . . . -. evidenee of conventionally financed cce�cr.ercial loan.s anc� ; . residential i�rovements. _ . _ . � . . The overall Neighborhood Revitalization Program in each area should include each of the follawing program elements: � 1. Planning - The neighborhocxl, working caith City staff,:should develap an.overall plan for revitalization of the cam�xeial area. � , ., This plan should include market resParch and feasibility, _ parking needs and availability, over-alI design standards, efi:��-tive utilizat�on of space, miT�i-p�r'kSr trees, ma11s . . and other amenities as appropriate, public irc�rovements . including lightiflg, sidewalks, street re�airing, and any othex� . el��ents necessazy for the over-all iz�rwement of the � c�rcial areas. � . 2. D1�andatory Design Standards and Mandatory Participativn - to be successful can►2ercial revitalization depends upon participation by the majority of businesses in an area. Arranging isolated . loans for a handful of the more im-�ginative and progressive indiviclu,al businesses is not c�reial revitalization. A �uccessful project r�uires mandatory overall de�ign standards and.sane authority ar incentive to attract overaLl. � participation by the m.�rchants. The City currently provides free architectural servioes to merchants participating in the ca�nercial rehabilitation program. . 3. Financing - The local businesses must danonstrate participatian in existing cc��anercial i.rr�rove�ent laan program.s to upgrade - interiors of businesses, expand stock,. bririg the 'buildings tip�to' '° code, etc. City staff assistance is available to assist businesses � � in loan packaging, credit arialysis and working «ith banks and the� � S�nall B�asiness Ac�kninistration to sec.-ure financing bot.h through . conventional and publicly assisted progr�ns. _ � 4. �ag�� _ pri.marily done through the Local Develog:�nt - C�ariies or business associations in conjunc�ion with City staff, this program element should include prcaiotion. a�°�s�g. x�c;n�it�nent of new businesses, market research, sec.'urity, maintenan�E and saru.tation. � . The Carmc�rcial A�'ea I�r�ement Pr°g�� is only one elenent of a suocessful Neighborhood Busir=ess Revitalization Program, and should be c:onsidered one tool in the overall carenercial revitalization effort. p�1M APPI�ICATION PROCESS . Business groups (IDCs or business associations) are responsible for the su�ni.ssi.on of Cor►znercial Area Ir�ravement Program apPlications to the City. �e business group or LDC is expected to have the lead responsibility throughout the pro�ect, Applications must include the follo��ing ix?format�°�= 1, General information abolxt the specific oammercia7. area aPPIY�9 for the Ccsrmnerci.al Area Improveme.nt Prograan. S��rting material should include: a. Boundaries and size oi proposed program area; and a specific ti.metabl� for project improv�nents. 7.r�rove.�c�nts . should occur in t�'-e shortest a-nount of time feasible ' ' to max-imize i�act. � " . b; Land use maps• � . c, . Over-all physical c?�sign plan for the area, inclucling . , parking, li9hting, street improve�nents and design contsols.. d. Number/percent oi c�mercial structures already pzsticipatin9 . - . . � . ��-�� -�� in c�ercial rehabilitation, and/or i.rc�rovement laans (both through conventiona•1 financiny or other Zoan sources) . e. Leverage ratio (private aormtitinent/public� of taxgeted - area: include in the private oca�cnitrnent, any sm,all � business development. or ca�a�rcial rehabilitation which � has taken place during the �st 2 years plus any future car�nitrnsnts anticipated by area businesses. f. Related neighborhood imprrovements, proximi.ty ta residential ITA, NHS and other ccnununity improvements. 2. Overall Neighborhoocl Business Revitalization Progra�-n - . An • explanation of the manner in w�ich the proposed Iinprove�nent Prograrn ties in with and helps to implertent overall plans, such as a district plan and/or a cacanercial strip plan, includ3ng an explanation of ho�,a the program will satisfy same or aIl of the goals and objectives established in these plans. Supporting should include: a. Past aco�g�lishments and current involveme.nt in revita�izatic� pzograms, LDCs, loans, etc. b. Targets for future co�rene.rcial im�rovements e.g., new businesses, better participation by existing businesses, etc. � : . c. Costs (amount of money needed to ca�lete project) and , preliminary indication o� local businesses willingness to � � � accept assessment for their portion of project improve�n�s. d. Ma�agement eFforts by the business o�anizatzon such as - pramotion, publicity techniques utilized to- initiate ' interest and contact husinesses and indieations of theix 4�illinyness to participate, market research, etc. . . � . . �'��z�� SELDCTION C'RI`1'E�tIA i '�`� Caaanercial Area Improvement areas will be selected based on an evaluation of the area's overall Neighborhood Business Revitalization Program and how the public i�roveinents and amenities fit into the area's overall program. The follc�wing criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: 1, In_cal Caramitrnent and Participation - The level of business participation in both Ca�ra��rcial Rehabilitation loans and Local DeveloFanent C�any (�nall Business Ac�ninistration "502" loans) will be of prime 'u;portance in selection of an Improv�me.nt Area. A minim�n of 50 o vf existing businesses rnust indicate . past or intended participation in improving their business and bringing their builcling into aonformance w-ith building �des and local standards. Credit will also be given for businesses upgrading their structures through conventional financing. 2. Gonmunity I�act/Strategic Location - Preference will be given to locations which allc�w the effect of impn�vement in the program area to be "carried over" into adjacent residential and oa�xcial areas. Such an effect might ensure the stability of exi.stiz�g, • sound cc�ar.ercial areas or reinforce the improv�nent o€ dete�iorated� � areas nearby. Preference will be given to o�xciaZ areas in close proximity to existing residen�ial Intensive Treat�rbe.nt Areas. or Neighborhood Housing Serviaes projects. - . . . . - . � .. 3. Program Feasibility - There should be a clear relationship bztwee� . program objectives and other elerrients of the overall l�eighborhood Business Revitalization program. Proposed �ctivities should be � both x�alistic and sufficient to ac�rr�lish objectives �rithim the overall revitalization oontext. i • , � , _ � . � 4. Time Fr�re - Praposed activities must be cca�rpleted wi.thi,n three years, with most pnx�ram areas requiring samewhere between � one to two years. Zb ma�nize visual impact, the shortest . feasible time period should be encouraged. � 5. Business Participation;- The interest at1d conmitr�nt of area businesses is essential t�o the program's success. Preference will be given to areas demonstrating high level of intexest and firm oonmi.t�nent on the part of business awnexs, oarn�exci.al tenan�ts, conmercial property owners, financial and other institutions, as well as strong ca�rnu-iity support. 6. Plan Gonfarn�r�ce - Program area proposals will be evaluated ac�ainst�strict level and city��ide plans and the thr�e year Community Development Plan, if applicable.� 7. District Organizations - The recognized local develo�nt oonqaany or business organization in �e area must approve plans for the C�rcial Area Improv2ment Program. The District Council. or ' recognized. oomnunity group must have input into the Ca�rer�ial Area I�rovement Plan. 8. Preliminary Design Comrittee- The City's Prelimuiary Design � Comnittee (made up of Public Works, Traffic and Planning Staff) � m�ust revie�w improvement plans for public land and public right-of-�wa This review is for conform.ance to City policy_ � t . � - . _ . . . � • . DUgATION AND CIIJSEO[Ti' . - It is expected that a Ccc�r.ercial Improvement project will last a�e to three years. Since ccanr�ercial businesses and the business organizations are responsible for establishing the program, they are also responsible for mc�nitoring the progress _ of the program. All pnxJram a�'eas �aill be evaluated. by area businesses, LDCs whare appropriate, and City staff on an annual basis. If the monitoring and evaluatictn prooess indicates that a progr.�n area �is not making sufficient progr.ess in meetinq piroqram goals, it may be recarunended that the prog.ram area be closed out and a new area selected. � APPLICATI�'�S SHOULD HE ADDRESSED T0: Di�ctor Eoancxai.c Deve1_��xc�ent Division I�par�nent af Planning and Economic Develo�nent l5 ��1. Fourth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 ��. (612-292.-6150) ' � � ,bl±p,qN�.y �":'J1`G s'tSAr. A��K �....��utttt:R. ��;�y c�,,, ., _�4 G1TY ,,�,,,, �� CITY OF SAINT PAUL -�� *`� '-��"'� OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY 'o .� �"; �;.� �ii°i�ii ii �� , @ „� EDWARD P. STARR, CITY ATTORNEY ,a,� „ ' 647 City Hall,Saint Paul,Minnesota 55102 ��„"',°,°�•`'' 612-298-5121 GEORGE LATIMER MAYOR October 30, 1979 To: Rose Mix From: Jim Ha Pursuant to your request, transmitted herewith is a draft City Couneil Resolution approving the Neighborhood Commercial Area Improvement Program CO