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Presented
Re£erred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA
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Committee: Date
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADB AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S
CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
1 WHEREAS, "Lowertown Bluffs" development is located in Dayton's Bluff District 4 neighborhood
2 to the south of Mounds Boulevard and Commercial Street, the developer, Mondo Management has
3 acquired over 75% of the property and plans to rehabilitate a 4-5 acre brown field into an urban
4 village with the buildings be mixed use and offering housing, commercial and office spaces; and
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WHEREAS, approximately 90 housing units will be incorporated into the village with a wide range
of prices that will fulfill multi-income needs with the one existing four story brick building being
renovated to condos on the second, third and fourth floors, with commercial use on the first
including a restaurant; and
WHEREAS, this site is one of the lazger underutilized tracts of land in the City that has remained
largely vacant and continues to deteriorate due to the conditions affecting the site; and
WHEREAS, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Phase II Environmental survey and
Response Action Plan, if necessary, need to be completed on this property in order to complete the
remaining development plan; and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Comprehensive Plan which was approved by the City Council and includes
an approved Housing Plan directly identifies the need for to expand efforts to enhance the city's
traditional neighborhood design and public spaces, meet new market demand and by encouraging
production of 300-400 housing units a year; and
WHEREAS, the CiTy of Saint Paul is a participant in the Livable Communities AcPs Housing
Incentive Program as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make
application for funds under the DTED Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Crrant
Program; and
WHEREAS, Lowertown Bluffs has submitted a proposal to the HRA to develop this under utilized
area consistent with the City's desires and goals pursuant to the City's Comprehensive Plan and
vazious other plans approved by the City; and
WI�REAS, Lowertown Bluffs' proposal is in need of financial assistance from DTED to undertake
a Phase I and Phase II environmental investigation and if necessary develop a Response Action Plan
for cleanup in order to move the development forward; and
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (HRA)
approved by Resolurion 2001-10/24- to supportlsubmit an application under the Depariment of �,_ 1 , 0 0
Trade and Economic DevelopmenYs Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Cnant
Program.
BE IT RESOLVED BY that Ciry of Saint Paul, Minnesota hereby supports and approves submission
to act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Contamination Investigation and RAI'
Development Crrant Application be submitted on November 1, 2001 and that the Director of the
Department of Planning and Economic Development of the CiTy of Saint Paul is hereby authorized
to apply to the Departrnent of Trade and Economic Development for funding of this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of St. PaullHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the
CiTy of Saint Paul has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional,
managerial, and fmancial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the
appiication are committed to the project identified. HRA Resolution 2001-10/24- .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of St. PauUHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the
CiTy of Saint Paul has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft,
kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, City of Saint
PauUHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota may enter into an
agreement with the State of Minnesota far the above-referenced project, and that Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota certified that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Saint Paul are
hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of
the applicant.
Aequested by Department of:
Plannin & ECOnOmiC D velo�ment
By: �
Brian Sw ne , ecutive Director
Approved by Financial Services
By:
Fosm approved by City t orney
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary _-
gy: �1�,_�� f' By:
Approved by May
BY:
Approved by Mayor o Submiss'on to Council
By:
Adopted by Conncil: nate �yTap�'1�
o�-t�oo
D EPARTM ENT/OFFI CElCOUNCIL
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DATE INITIATED I (`,REEN SHEET
'10-17-07
No707473
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE
Sheri Pemberton Hoi6y
Easi Team
266-6675
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE)
October 24, 2001
� � ��Q n�
� Dept Direcmr
Brian Sweeney
�city Anomey
Pete McCall �
� CityGouncil-
Kathy �anW
� Amy Flice
�Fnancial5ervicesDir. �Financiai/ACCtg
Joe Reitl
Tom Meyer/JUdy Lesch
� Mayar or Ass't
1[�l/1�•Z�7�.9[H� I_\1�1:7�7CHi9
�Sheri Pemberton
(CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR S16NATURE)
ACTION REQUESTED
Resolution authorizing submission of a DTED Application for Brownfield Investigation funding in the amounY of $50,000
for Lowertown Biuffs development .
RECOMMENDATION Approve (A) or Reject lR) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
PLANNING COMMISSION 'I, Has ihis person/firm ever worked under a contract for
CIB COMMITTEE this department? yes no
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
yes na
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally
possessed bY any current city employee?
yes no
4. Is this person/firm a targeted vendor? yes no
5. Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to
green sheet.
INITIATING PRQBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (who, what, when, where, why)
Development of 4-5 acre site of brownfield. Need to undertake Environmental Phase I and Phase 11 and subsequently
develop a Response Action Plan for clean-up. Site is planned for develapment of 90 new housing units and commercial
retail space. Housing Shortgage and vacant/underutilized land to be developed far needed housing opportunities .
ADVANTGESIFAPPROVED
• Create a new urban village centering on sustainability.
• Increase home ownership and provide affordable hausing opportunities.
• Increase the City's tax base by developing vacant/underutilized property.
• Provide continued reinvestment opportunities for City neighborhoods, thereby strengthening and
stabilizing the CiTy as a whole. ,
• Build on the City's unique neighborhoods and the competitive edge they create in the market to
encourage continued positive growth. '
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED None �
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
- Will not address the need for more housing units '
- Wiil not develop a vacanUunderutilized piece of property to the highest and 6est use for City and Neighborhood.
- Will noY increase tau base or improve neighborhood stability
- Will not provide potential additional resources far City use.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION -0- COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE
FINANCIAL INFORMAITON (EXPLAIN)
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Presented
Re£erred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA
� (c
Committee: Date
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADB AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S
CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
1 WHEREAS, "Lowertown Bluffs" development is located in Dayton's Bluff District 4 neighborhood
2 to the south of Mounds Boulevard and Commercial Street, the developer, Mondo Management has
3 acquired over 75% of the property and plans to rehabilitate a 4-5 acre brown field into an urban
4 village with the buildings be mixed use and offering housing, commercial and office spaces; and
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WHEREAS, approximately 90 housing units will be incorporated into the village with a wide range
of prices that will fulfill multi-income needs with the one existing four story brick building being
renovated to condos on the second, third and fourth floors, with commercial use on the first
including a restaurant; and
WHEREAS, this site is one of the lazger underutilized tracts of land in the City that has remained
largely vacant and continues to deteriorate due to the conditions affecting the site; and
WHEREAS, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Phase II Environmental survey and
Response Action Plan, if necessary, need to be completed on this property in order to complete the
remaining development plan; and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Comprehensive Plan which was approved by the City Council and includes
an approved Housing Plan directly identifies the need for to expand efforts to enhance the city's
traditional neighborhood design and public spaces, meet new market demand and by encouraging
production of 300-400 housing units a year; and
WHEREAS, the CiTy of Saint Paul is a participant in the Livable Communities AcPs Housing
Incentive Program as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make
application for funds under the DTED Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Crrant
Program; and
WHEREAS, Lowertown Bluffs has submitted a proposal to the HRA to develop this under utilized
area consistent with the City's desires and goals pursuant to the City's Comprehensive Plan and
vazious other plans approved by the City; and
WI�REAS, Lowertown Bluffs' proposal is in need of financial assistance from DTED to undertake
a Phase I and Phase II environmental investigation and if necessary develop a Response Action Plan
for cleanup in order to move the development forward; and
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (HRA)
approved by Resolurion 2001-10/24- to supportlsubmit an application under the Depariment of �,_ 1 , 0 0
Trade and Economic DevelopmenYs Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Cnant
Program.
BE IT RESOLVED BY that Ciry of Saint Paul, Minnesota hereby supports and approves submission
to act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Contamination Investigation and RAI'
Development Crrant Application be submitted on November 1, 2001 and that the Director of the
Department of Planning and Economic Development of the CiTy of Saint Paul is hereby authorized
to apply to the Departrnent of Trade and Economic Development for funding of this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of St. PaullHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the
CiTy of Saint Paul has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional,
managerial, and fmancial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the
appiication are committed to the project identified. HRA Resolution 2001-10/24- .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of St. PauUHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the
CiTy of Saint Paul has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft,
kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, City of Saint
PauUHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota may enter into an
agreement with the State of Minnesota far the above-referenced project, and that Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota certified that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Saint Paul are
hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of
the applicant.
Aequested by Department of:
Plannin & ECOnOmiC D velo�ment
By: �
Brian Sw ne , ecutive Director
Approved by Financial Services
By:
Fosm approved by City t orney
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary _-
gy: �1�,_�� f' By:
Approved by May
BY:
Approved by Mayor o Submiss'on to Council
By:
Adopted by Conncil: nate �yTap�'1�
o�-t�oo
D EPARTM ENT/OFFI CElCOUNCIL
PED
DATE INITIATED I (`,REEN SHEET
'10-17-07
No707473
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE
Sheri Pemberton Hoi6y
Easi Team
266-6675
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE)
October 24, 2001
� � ��Q n�
� Dept Direcmr
Brian Sweeney
�city Anomey
Pete McCall �
� CityGouncil-
Kathy �anW
� Amy Flice
�Fnancial5ervicesDir. �Financiai/ACCtg
Joe Reitl
Tom Meyer/JUdy Lesch
� Mayar or Ass't
1[�l/1�•Z�7�.9[H� I_\1�1:7�7CHi9
�Sheri Pemberton
(CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR S16NATURE)
ACTION REQUESTED
Resolution authorizing submission of a DTED Application for Brownfield Investigation funding in the amounY of $50,000
for Lowertown Biuffs development .
RECOMMENDATION Approve (A) or Reject lR) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
PLANNING COMMISSION 'I, Has ihis person/firm ever worked under a contract for
CIB COMMITTEE this department? yes no
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
yes na
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally
possessed bY any current city employee?
yes no
4. Is this person/firm a targeted vendor? yes no
5. Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to
green sheet.
INITIATING PRQBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (who, what, when, where, why)
Development of 4-5 acre site of brownfield. Need to undertake Environmental Phase I and Phase 11 and subsequently
develop a Response Action Plan for clean-up. Site is planned for develapment of 90 new housing units and commercial
retail space. Housing Shortgage and vacant/underutilized land to be developed far needed housing opportunities .
ADVANTGESIFAPPROVED
• Create a new urban village centering on sustainability.
• Increase home ownership and provide affordable hausing opportunities.
• Increase the City's tax base by developing vacant/underutilized property.
• Provide continued reinvestment opportunities for City neighborhoods, thereby strengthening and
stabilizing the CiTy as a whole. ,
• Build on the City's unique neighborhoods and the competitive edge they create in the market to
encourage continued positive growth. '
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED None �
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
- Will not address the need for more housing units '
- Wiil not develop a vacanUunderutilized piece of property to the highest and 6est use for City and Neighborhood.
- Will noY increase tau base or improve neighborhood stability
- Will not provide potential additional resources far City use.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION -0- COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE
FINANCIAL INFORMAITON (EXPLAIN)
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Resolution #
Green Sheet # t��y�3
Presented
Re£erred To
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA
� (c
Committee: Date
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADB AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S
CONTAMINATION CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
1 WHEREAS, "Lowertown Bluffs" development is located in Dayton's Bluff District 4 neighborhood
2 to the south of Mounds Boulevard and Commercial Street, the developer, Mondo Management has
3 acquired over 75% of the property and plans to rehabilitate a 4-5 acre brown field into an urban
4 village with the buildings be mixed use and offering housing, commercial and office spaces; and
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33
34
WHEREAS, approximately 90 housing units will be incorporated into the village with a wide range
of prices that will fulfill multi-income needs with the one existing four story brick building being
renovated to condos on the second, third and fourth floors, with commercial use on the first
including a restaurant; and
WHEREAS, this site is one of the lazger underutilized tracts of land in the City that has remained
largely vacant and continues to deteriorate due to the conditions affecting the site; and
WHEREAS, a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Phase II Environmental survey and
Response Action Plan, if necessary, need to be completed on this property in order to complete the
remaining development plan; and
WHEREAS, the St. Paul Comprehensive Plan which was approved by the City Council and includes
an approved Housing Plan directly identifies the need for to expand efforts to enhance the city's
traditional neighborhood design and public spaces, meet new market demand and by encouraging
production of 300-400 housing units a year; and
WHEREAS, the CiTy of Saint Paul is a participant in the Livable Communities AcPs Housing
Incentive Program as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make
application for funds under the DTED Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Crrant
Program; and
WHEREAS, Lowertown Bluffs has submitted a proposal to the HRA to develop this under utilized
area consistent with the City's desires and goals pursuant to the City's Comprehensive Plan and
vazious other plans approved by the City; and
WI�REAS, Lowertown Bluffs' proposal is in need of financial assistance from DTED to undertake
a Phase I and Phase II environmental investigation and if necessary develop a Response Action Plan
for cleanup in order to move the development forward; and
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WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota (HRA)
approved by Resolurion 2001-10/24- to supportlsubmit an application under the Depariment of �,_ 1 , 0 0
Trade and Economic DevelopmenYs Contamination Investigation and RAP Development Cnant
Program.
BE IT RESOLVED BY that Ciry of Saint Paul, Minnesota hereby supports and approves submission
to act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Contamination Investigation and RAI'
Development Crrant Application be submitted on November 1, 2001 and that the Director of the
Department of Planning and Economic Development of the CiTy of Saint Paul is hereby authorized
to apply to the Departrnent of Trade and Economic Development for funding of this project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of St. PaullHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the
CiTy of Saint Paul has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional,
managerial, and fmancial capability to ensure adequate project administration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the
appiication are committed to the project identified. HRA Resolution 2001-10/24- .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City of St. PauUHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the
CiTy of Saint Paul has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft,
kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state, City of Saint
PauUHousing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota may enter into an
agreement with the State of Minnesota far the above-referenced project, and that Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota certified that it will comply with all
applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Saint Paul are
hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of
the applicant.
Aequested by Department of:
Plannin & ECOnOmiC D velo�ment
By: �
Brian Sw ne , ecutive Director
Approved by Financial Services
By:
Fosm approved by City t orney
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary _-
gy: �1�,_�� f' By:
Approved by May
BY:
Approved by Mayor o Submiss'on to Council
By:
Adopted by Conncil: nate �yTap�'1�
o�-t�oo
D EPARTM ENT/OFFI CElCOUNCIL
PED
DATE INITIATED I (`,REEN SHEET
'10-17-07
No707473
CONTACT PERSON & PHONE
Sheri Pemberton Hoi6y
Easi Team
266-6675
MUST BE ON COUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE)
October 24, 2001
� � ��Q n�
� Dept Direcmr
Brian Sweeney
�city Anomey
Pete McCall �
� CityGouncil-
Kathy �anW
� Amy Flice
�Fnancial5ervicesDir. �Financiai/ACCtg
Joe Reitl
Tom Meyer/JUdy Lesch
� Mayar or Ass't
1[�l/1�•Z�7�.9[H� I_\1�1:7�7CHi9
�Sheri Pemberton
(CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR S16NATURE)
ACTION REQUESTED
Resolution authorizing submission of a DTED Application for Brownfield Investigation funding in the amounY of $50,000
for Lowertown Biuffs development .
RECOMMENDATION Approve (A) or Reject lR) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE
FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
PLANNING COMMISSION 'I, Has ihis person/firm ever worked under a contract for
CIB COMMITTEE this department? yes no
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
yes na
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally
possessed bY any current city employee?
yes no
4. Is this person/firm a targeted vendor? yes no
5. Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to
green sheet.
INITIATING PRQBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (who, what, when, where, why)
Development of 4-5 acre site of brownfield. Need to undertake Environmental Phase I and Phase 11 and subsequently
develop a Response Action Plan for clean-up. Site is planned for develapment of 90 new housing units and commercial
retail space. Housing Shortgage and vacant/underutilized land to be developed far needed housing opportunities .
ADVANTGESIFAPPROVED
• Create a new urban village centering on sustainability.
• Increase home ownership and provide affordable hausing opportunities.
• Increase the City's tax base by developing vacant/underutilized property.
• Provide continued reinvestment opportunities for City neighborhoods, thereby strengthening and
stabilizing the CiTy as a whole. ,
• Build on the City's unique neighborhoods and the competitive edge they create in the market to
encourage continued positive growth. '
DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED None �
DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED
- Will not address the need for more housing units '
- Wiil not develop a vacanUunderutilized piece of property to the highest and 6est use for City and Neighborhood.
- Will noY increase tau base or improve neighborhood stability
- Will not provide potential additional resources far City use.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION -0- COST/REVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE
FINANCIAL INFORMAITON (EXPLAIN)