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01-1224RYr.e�rc�e-�. _ 1�av. 1�1. �co♦ �'CK�Wa�I � NCJ. e1�, Jap� MINNESOTA Ptesented Referred To Council File # o t- 1'a�,� Green Sheet # 1 l3 G g�1 Committee Date �� Comening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul 2 Whereas, enhancement of Saint Paul's visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we a11 agree; 3 Whereas, Saint Paul has invested substantial pubiic and private resources into our visitor and tourism industry 4 through the construction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcal Energy Center and other public facilities; 5 Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authoriry and the Saint Pau1 Convention and 6 Visitor's Bureau should take place in light of the challenges we face in these difficuit economic times. -{s �e - 4k.� �.. 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City 8 .xi�etbers^ � . - � - - - - • - - -- 1 - � � - : - - ' - -- . . ' - - - - - - - - . . � 8• Prepare,�8�kays�a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the following: 9 • An invenfory of ail financial resources that are dedicated to the entertaintnent, visitor and tourism ) industry in the City of Saint Paul; ! • An accounting of how those funds are allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism ', industry in Saint Paul; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitar and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; A �ommenda#ion as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibiliries a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. o t . i �. �-`t Requested by Depariment of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: �� - ., � By: AppTOVedby Mayor: Date ��/ G�� r6r� By: Adopted by Council: Date �cv , a-1 �b p� City Council Mrrncr aFxsor� a Ptioni Councilmember 15T BE ON (bUNCILAGE 266-8620 Nov. 14 � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES r5�-taay GREEN SHEET No � � 3�87 � n��x�r�ra� V ancouia. �, I ananow�rr ❑ anaswt I wIRNpR1.s6RNeFtoYt ❑ wiWCW.aEamAeClc ( WYOR{ORI180�NR� ❑ {CL1P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Convening a Task Eorce on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul. PLANNING CAMMISSION CB COMM�TTEE CIYIL SERV{CE COMMISSION Has Uuc Persorffrm evervrorketl under a contract tor this tlepartment? YES NO Has tlu8 P�Im eVer been a cily empbyae7 vES No Does Mis C�� P�bess a slaA not t�ofmailYO�%�� bY anY curtent citY employee? YES NO Is tha persoNfiim a tarpMed vendoR YES NO L AMOUNT OF TRANSACTfON S tWSTIREVENUE BUD6ETm (CIRCLE ONt� YES NO NG SOURCE ACTIVITV NUMBER 'W.INFORMATION (EXPlA1NJ R r�,�r� �.�1,, — c��.,. ti� , a.oa � Council File # o � - � a�•.{ Green Sheet #_ i l3 G g`� �Presented MINNESOTA �� Referred To Commirtee Date Convening a Tttsk Farce on the Entertainment, Visztor and Tourism Industry in Saint �'aul 2 Whereas, enhancement of Saint Paul's visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we a11 agree; 3 Whereas, 3aint Paul has invested substantial public and private resources into our visitor and tourism indushy 4 through the conshuction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcei Energy Center and other public facilities; 5 Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authoriry and the Saint Paul Convention and 6 Visitor's Bureau shouid take place in light of the challenges we face in these di�cult economic times. �...:.Sti� c. � �-d a..,. -�-- �-�---�-...r:. ( �: �.� W 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council�vill a tasic farce comprised of the foliowing �8 9• 2 members of the RiverCentre Au ority, chosen by the 'verCentre Authority � 2 members of the Saint Paul Conven 'on and Visitor' ureau, chosen by the CVB 1 member af the Hospitality Industry, c osen by t Saint Paul Hospitality Association 12 • 1 member of the Saint Paul Area Chambe f C mmerce, chosen by the Chamber of Cc 13 • I member of the Saint Paui City Council, ch en by the Council 14 • 1 member of the Mayor's Administration, os by the Mayor 15 • 1 union representative from the Hospit ' y Indus , chosen by the union • 1 1��w.b�r d� �-he. Sa� Pa�.\ Are o,. Ce,w. ,.�. l6 Be it further resolved, that the task rce will be asked to do e fnli�u,i„¢r +--E�eet-a-E3taira - • • Prepare, " a repart for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the o owing: • An inventory o all financial resources that aze dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertaimnent, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; pr'i�A recommendation as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged orgauization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitar and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. � o t -� �-�-`l L� � Benanav Blakey Bostrom Coleman Hazris Adopted by Council: Date Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attorney By: __ _ Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By � $y ' � Approved by Mayor: Date ___ _ _ � o�-�aa� City of Saint Paul Office of the City Council 31Q City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 (612)266-8575 INTER-DEPARTMEN'TAL MEMORANDirnr DATE: November 28, 2001 TO: Council President Dan Bostrom Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jerry Blakey Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Pat Harris �ROM: Councilmember Kathy Lantry Councilmember Jim Reiter "°' J Gerry Strathm.an, Director �� .Y SUBJECT: Study of Entertainment, Visitor and�Tourism Industry I have prepared the attached proposal in response to the directives contained in Council File #Ol- 1224 (Adopted 11.21.01). Please review this proposal and be prepared to discuss it at today's City Council meeting. Attachment. cc: Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office or- �� COUNCIL RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO CTTY COUNCII, DIRECTIVES CONTAINED IN COTJNCIL FII,E #O1-1224 (Adopted 1121.01) Prepare a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the foilowing: • An inventory of a11 financial resources that are dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; Council Fiscal Policy Ditector will prepare by 7anuary 15, 2002 • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; Councii Fiscal Policy Director will prepare by January 15, 2002 • A review of ihe success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; • Prepaze a recommendarion as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organizarion would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Pau1. Council Reseazch will prepaze a report for the City Council by 7anuary 15, 2002 contauiing the following information: 1. A chronology of develapments relating to the possible merger of the RiverCentre Authority (RCA} and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) since Januazy 1, 1995 to the present. 2. Copies of State Laws and City Ordinances regazding the authorities, responsibilities and stxucture of the RCA including any eacisting legal opnuons regazding the application of these laws in Saint Pau1 2. Copies of all studies, reports, letters, memotanda and Council Resolutions regazding the possible merger of the RCA and the CVB since January 1, 1995. 3. Copies of the mission statements of the RCA, the CVB and the City's Mazketing and Communicarions Division since January 1, 1995. 4. Copies of all existing documents desctibing the success of these activities in accomplishing their missions. 5. Copies of the current contract with the Saint Paul Arena Corporation (SPAC) including any e7cisting reports regarding contract compliance and accomplishments. 6. A work plan including timelines and resource requirements for Council Reseazch to conduct: A. An evaluation of the success of the RCA, the CVB, SPAC and the City's Marketing and Communications Division in accomplishing their missions. B. Develop a recommendation regarding the possible merger of the RCA, the CVB and, possibly, the City's Mazketing and Communications I3ivision. C. Develop a plan for a merger, if recommended, to inciude a proposed mission, management structure, timelines and resource allocations. Prepazed by Gerry Sh�athman, Council Research Director on 11.28A1 Rr�.G�n�.e�, - t��V. tiy . a�0o � {�e`cc�c'�� .. NoJ . 3.� daa 1 Presented Referred To Council File # o�- ti aa, •{ Green Sheet # �� 3� g � Committee Date �� Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul 2 VJhereas, enhancement of Saint PauPs visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we a11 agree; 3 Whereas, Saint Paul has invested substantial public and private resources into our visitor and tourism indusriy 4 through the construction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcel Energy Center and other public faciliries; Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authority and the Saint Paul Convention and Visitor's Bureau should take place in light of the challenges we face in these difficult economic times. 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City 8 .:xie�nbers'" MINNESOTA Ce C...4...^ -Ls d�e -4\.`, �+ ' . - - • - - - --- � - - - 1 ' • - - ' . - - - - - . . ' - - - - - - - - --- --- - -- • • ' - - . .. .• - •- - - . fC'7 18 • 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Prepare, vtifi�� HB�ays; a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the following: • An inventory of all financial resources that aze dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; • An accounting of how those funds are allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Pau1; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertaiument, visitor and tourism industry P in Saint Paul has had relarive to their recognized and approved mission; ��'f" as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. o t . i a. a�`-t Requested by Department of. � Form Approved by City Attorney � Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � , — � � � �� By: Approved by Mayor: Date � y� Gry � By: � Adopted by Councii: Date �cv .�1 ab O� e�-��.ay city council Councilmember Chr IST BE ON COUNqL AGHJDA BY Nov. 14_ 2001 fs,, 266-8620 nn� wnwr¢u Nov. 14, 2001 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET a� N� 1136$7 u�re�. u�� u��— ❑ iTYAiTORIEY ❑ tlIYCL@RK ❑AUxcw.�rtxc[soue ❑wuNCU�miwkcrc ❑ rnrortlon�sasvwrl ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IF APPROVED Has this persoNfirm erer worked untler a conUact for this departmeM? YES NO Flas thic pefeoNfilm ever heen a city empbyee9 YES NO Does fhis persoNfirm possws a sldli not namaltypossessed bY arry curreM ciry emPloY�? VES NO, It this persoNfirm a targMetl ventloft YES t� r 7RANSACTION COST/REVENUEBUDGEfED(CIRCLEON� YES ACTNIiY"NUMBER NO [ °"i.y.�i�lil] A Y'c�cr'c�c�,e.�, — l�ov. �`-� , a.00 \ CouncilFile# o� -�a�,�{ �Preseated L, MINNESOTA Referred To Committee Date �� Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul 2 Whereas, enhancement of Saint Paul's visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we all agree; 3 Whereas, Saint Paul has invested substantial public and private resources into our visitor and tourism industry 4 through the construction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcel Energy Center and other public facilities; 5 Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authority and the Saint Paul Convention and 6 Visitor's Bureau should take place in light of the challenges we face in these difficult economic times. �...�-Sl'� c � �-e a-. �-� � �"�o 1:+.� ��/ 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council�vili convetie a task force comprised of the foilowing �Yr 9• 2 members of the RiverCentre Au ority, chosen by the 'verCentre Authority • 2 members of the Saint Paul Conven 'on and Visitor' ureau, chosen by the CVB 1 member of the Hospitality Industry, c osen by t Saint Paul Hospitality Association 12 • 1 member of the Saint Paul Area Chambe f C mmerce, chosen by the Chamber of C< 13 • i member of the Saint Paul City Council, ch en by the Council 14 . 1 member of the Mayor's Administration, os by the Mayor 15 • 1 union representative from the Hospit � y Indus , chosen by the union � 1 YY��`erin�r ��C iticJ '�J4� Pa.�..1 Arc 0. COYF�bsY�r 16 Be it fixrther resolved, that the task rce will be asked to 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ��keE-�-Ehai - ` • Prepare, ' a report far the Mayor and City Council's review to include the o owing: • An inventory o aii financial resources that aze dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; p�A recommendation as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. RESOLI,Y,T'ION Green Sheet # 1 t 3 G g'� � o�-�}�`i � � Ben Blak Bost Cole Harris Reiter Adopted by Council: Date Requested by Depaztment of: � Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY. B �� Approved by Mayor: Date � o+- �aay City of Saint Paul Office of the City Council 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 (612)266-8575 INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDi7M DATE: November 28, 2001 TO: Council President Dan Bostrom Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jerry Blakey Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Pat Harris Councilmember Kathy Lantry Councilmember Jim Reiter .�''"' a ,. FROM: Gerry Strathman, Director �� , ,� SUBJECT: Study of Entertainment, Visitor and�Tourism Industry I have prepared the attached proposal in response to the directives contained in Council File #Ol- 1224 (Adopted 11.21.01). Please review this proposal and be prepazed to discuss it at today's City Council meeting. Attachment. cc: Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office o�- �,� COUNCIL RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO CTI'Y COUNCIL DIRECTIVES CONTAINED IN COLJNCII, FIi,E #O1-1224 (Adopted 11.21.01) Prepaze a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the following: • An inventory of all financial resowces that are dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; Council Fiscal Policy Director will prepaze by January 15, 2002 • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertaimnent, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; Council Fiscal Policy Director will prepaze by January 15, 2002 • A review of the success each organizarion responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; • Prepaze a recommendation as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional inveshnent in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. Council Reseazch will prepare a report for the City Council by January 15, 2002 containing the following information: 1. A chronology of developments relating to the possible merger of the RiverCentre Authority (RCA) and the Convenrion and Visitors Bureau (CVB) since January 1, 1995 to the present. 2. Copies of State Laws and City Ordinances regazding the authorities, responsibilities and struchue of the RCA including any existing legal opinions regazding the application of these laws in Saint Paul 2. Copies of all studies, reports, letters, memoranda and Council Resolutions regazding the possible merger of the RCA and the CVB since Januazy l, 1995. 3. Copies of the mission statements of the RCA, the CVB and the City's Mazketing and Communications Division since January i, 1995. 4. Copies of all existing documents describing the success of these activities in accomplishing their missions. 5. Copies of the current contract with the Saint Paul Arena Corporarion (SPAC) including any e�cisting reports regazding contract compliance and accomplishments. 6. A wozk plan including timelines and resource requirements for Council Reseazch to conduct: A. An evaluafion of the success of the RCA, the CVB, SPAC and the City's Mazketing and Communicarions Division in accomplishing their missions. B. Develop a recommendation regazding the possible merger of the RCA, the CVB and, possibly, the City's Mazketing and Communicarions Division. C. Develop a plan for a merger, if recommended, to include a proposed mission, management structure, timelines and resource allocations. Prepared by Gerry Strathman, Council Research Director on 11.28A1 RYr.e�rc�e-�. _ 1�av. 1�1. �co♦ �'CK�Wa�I � NCJ. e1�, Jap� MINNESOTA Ptesented Referred To Council File # o t- 1'a�,� Green Sheet # 1 l3 G g�1 Committee Date �� Comening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul 2 Whereas, enhancement of Saint Paul's visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we a11 agree; 3 Whereas, Saint Paul has invested substantial pubiic and private resources into our visitor and tourism industry 4 through the construction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcal Energy Center and other public facilities; 5 Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authoriry and the Saint Pau1 Convention and 6 Visitor's Bureau should take place in light of the challenges we face in these difficuit economic times. -{s �e - 4k.� �.. 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City 8 .xi�etbers^ � . - � - - - - • - - -- 1 - � � - : - - ' - -- . . ' - - - - - - - - . . � 8• Prepare,�8�kays�a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the following: 9 • An invenfory of ail financial resources that are dedicated to the entertaintnent, visitor and tourism ) industry in the City of Saint Paul; ! • An accounting of how those funds are allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism ', industry in Saint Paul; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitar and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; A �ommenda#ion as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibiliries a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. o t . i �. �-`t Requested by Depariment of: � Form Approved by City Attorney � Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: �� - ., � By: AppTOVedby Mayor: Date ��/ G�� r6r� By: Adopted by Council: Date �cv , a-1 �b p� City Council Mrrncr aFxsor� a Ptioni Councilmember 15T BE ON (bUNCILAGE 266-8620 Nov. 14 � TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES r5�-taay GREEN SHEET No � � 3�87 � n��x�r�ra� V ancouia. �, I ananow�rr ❑ anaswt I wIRNpR1.s6RNeFtoYt ❑ wiWCW.aEamAeClc ( WYOR{ORI180�NR� ❑ {CL1P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Convening a Task Eorce on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul. PLANNING CAMMISSION CB COMM�TTEE CIYIL SERV{CE COMMISSION Has Uuc Persorffrm evervrorketl under a contract tor this tlepartment? YES NO Has tlu8 P�Im eVer been a cily empbyae7 vES No Does Mis C�� P�bess a slaA not t�ofmailYO�%�� bY anY curtent citY employee? YES NO Is tha persoNfiim a tarpMed vendoR YES NO L AMOUNT OF TRANSACTfON S tWSTIREVENUE BUD6ETm (CIRCLE ONt� YES NO NG SOURCE ACTIVITV NUMBER 'W.INFORMATION (EXPlA1NJ R r�,�r� �.�1,, — c��.,. ti� , a.oa � Council File # o � - � a�•.{ Green Sheet #_ i l3 G g`� �Presented MINNESOTA �� Referred To Commirtee Date Convening a Tttsk Farce on the Entertainment, Visztor and Tourism Industry in Saint �'aul 2 Whereas, enhancement of Saint Paul's visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we a11 agree; 3 Whereas, 3aint Paul has invested substantial public and private resources into our visitor and tourism indushy 4 through the conshuction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcei Energy Center and other public facilities; 5 Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authoriry and the Saint Paul Convention and 6 Visitor's Bureau shouid take place in light of the challenges we face in these di�cult economic times. �...:.Sti� c. � �-d a..,. -�-- �-�---�-...r:. ( �: �.� W 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council�vill a tasic farce comprised of the foliowing �8 9• 2 members of the RiverCentre Au ority, chosen by the 'verCentre Authority � 2 members of the Saint Paul Conven 'on and Visitor' ureau, chosen by the CVB 1 member af the Hospitality Industry, c osen by t Saint Paul Hospitality Association 12 • 1 member of the Saint Paul Area Chambe f C mmerce, chosen by the Chamber of Cc 13 • I member of the Saint Paui City Council, ch en by the Council 14 • 1 member of the Mayor's Administration, os by the Mayor 15 • 1 union representative from the Hospit ' y Indus , chosen by the union • 1 1��w.b�r d� �-he. Sa� Pa�.\ Are o,. Ce,w. ,.�. l6 Be it further resolved, that the task rce will be asked to do e fnli�u,i„¢r +--E�eet-a-E3taira - • • Prepare, " a repart for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the o owing: • An inventory o all financial resources that aze dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertaimnent, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; pr'i�A recommendation as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged orgauization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitar and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. � o t -� �-�-`l L� � Benanav Blakey Bostrom Coleman Hazris Adopted by Council: Date Requested by Department of: � Form Approved by City Attorney By: __ _ Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By � $y ' � Approved by Mayor: Date ___ _ _ � o�-�aa� City of Saint Paul Office of the City Council 31Q City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 (612)266-8575 INTER-DEPARTMEN'TAL MEMORANDirnr DATE: November 28, 2001 TO: Council President Dan Bostrom Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jerry Blakey Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Pat Harris �ROM: Councilmember Kathy Lantry Councilmember Jim Reiter "°' J Gerry Strathm.an, Director �� .Y SUBJECT: Study of Entertainment, Visitor and�Tourism Industry I have prepared the attached proposal in response to the directives contained in Council File #Ol- 1224 (Adopted 11.21.01). Please review this proposal and be prepared to discuss it at today's City Council meeting. Attachment. cc: Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office or- �� COUNCIL RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO CTTY COUNCII, DIRECTIVES CONTAINED IN COTJNCIL FII,E #O1-1224 (Adopted 1121.01) Prepare a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the foilowing: • An inventory of a11 financial resources that are dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; Council Fiscal Policy Ditector will prepare by 7anuary 15, 2002 • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; Councii Fiscal Policy Director will prepare by January 15, 2002 • A review of ihe success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; • Prepaze a recommendarion as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organizarion would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Pau1. Council Reseazch will prepaze a report for the City Council by 7anuary 15, 2002 contauiing the following information: 1. A chronology of develapments relating to the possible merger of the RiverCentre Authority (RCA} and the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) since Januazy 1, 1995 to the present. 2. Copies of State Laws and City Ordinances regazding the authorities, responsibilities and stxucture of the RCA including any eacisting legal opnuons regazding the application of these laws in Saint Pau1 2. Copies of all studies, reports, letters, memotanda and Council Resolutions regazding the possible merger of the RCA and the CVB since January 1, 1995. 3. Copies of the mission statements of the RCA, the CVB and the City's Mazketing and Communicarions Division since January 1, 1995. 4. Copies of all existing documents desctibing the success of these activities in accomplishing their missions. 5. Copies of the current contract with the Saint Paul Arena Corporation (SPAC) including any e7cisting reports regarding contract compliance and accomplishments. 6. A work plan including timelines and resource requirements for Council Reseazch to conduct: A. An evaluation of the success of the RCA, the CVB, SPAC and the City's Marketing and Communications Division in accomplishing their missions. B. Develop a recommendation regarding the possible merger of the RCA, the CVB and, possibly, the City's Mazketing and Communications I3ivision. C. Develop a plan for a merger, if recommended, to inciude a proposed mission, management structure, timelines and resource allocations. Prepazed by Gerry Sh�athman, Council Research Director on 11.28A1 Rr�.G�n�.e�, - t��V. tiy . a�0o � {�e`cc�c'�� .. NoJ . 3.� daa 1 Presented Referred To Council File # o�- ti aa, •{ Green Sheet # �� 3� g � Committee Date �� Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul 2 VJhereas, enhancement of Saint PauPs visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we a11 agree; 3 Whereas, Saint Paul has invested substantial public and private resources into our visitor and tourism indusriy 4 through the construction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcel Energy Center and other public faciliries; Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authority and the Saint Paul Convention and Visitor's Bureau should take place in light of the challenges we face in these difficult economic times. 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City 8 .:xie�nbers'" MINNESOTA Ce C...4...^ -Ls d�e -4\.`, �+ ' . - - • - - - --- � - - - 1 ' • - - ' . - - - - - . . ' - - - - - - - - --- --- - -- • • ' - - . .. .• - •- - - . fC'7 18 • 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Prepare, vtifi�� HB�ays; a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the following: • An inventory of all financial resources that aze dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; • An accounting of how those funds are allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Pau1; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertaiument, visitor and tourism industry P in Saint Paul has had relarive to their recognized and approved mission; ��'f" as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. o t . i a. a�`-t Requested by Department of. � Form Approved by City Attorney � Adoprion Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: � , — � � � �� By: Approved by Mayor: Date � y� Gry � By: � Adopted by Councii: Date �cv .�1 ab O� e�-��.ay city council Councilmember Chr IST BE ON COUNqL AGHJDA BY Nov. 14_ 2001 fs,, 266-8620 nn� wnwr¢u Nov. 14, 2001 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES GREEN SHEET a� N� 1136$7 u�re�. u�� u��— ❑ iTYAiTORIEY ❑ tlIYCL@RK ❑AUxcw.�rtxc[soue ❑wuNCU�miwkcrc ❑ rnrortlon�sasvwrl ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul. PLANNING CAMMISSION CIB COMMITfEE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION IF APPROVED Has this persoNfirm erer worked untler a conUact for this departmeM? YES NO Flas thic pefeoNfilm ever heen a city empbyee9 YES NO Does fhis persoNfirm possws a sldli not namaltypossessed bY arry curreM ciry emPloY�? VES NO, It this persoNfirm a targMetl ventloft YES t� r 7RANSACTION COST/REVENUEBUDGEfED(CIRCLEON� YES ACTNIiY"NUMBER NO [ °"i.y.�i�lil] A Y'c�cr'c�c�,e.�, — l�ov. �`-� , a.00 \ CouncilFile# o� -�a�,�{ �Preseated L, MINNESOTA Referred To Committee Date �� Convening a Task Force on the Entertainment, Visitor and Tourism Industry in Saint Paul 2 Whereas, enhancement of Saint Paul's visitor and tourism industry is a goal on which we all agree; 3 Whereas, Saint Paul has invested substantial public and private resources into our visitor and tourism industry 4 through the construction of the Saint Paul RiverCentre, the Xcel Energy Center and other public facilities; 5 Whereas, a review the functional operations of the RiverCentre Authority and the Saint Paul Convention and 6 Visitor's Bureau should take place in light of the challenges we face in these difficult economic times. �...�-Sl'� c � �-e a-. �-� � �"�o 1:+.� ��/ 7 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Council�vili convetie a task force comprised of the foilowing �Yr 9• 2 members of the RiverCentre Au ority, chosen by the 'verCentre Authority • 2 members of the Saint Paul Conven 'on and Visitor' ureau, chosen by the CVB 1 member of the Hospitality Industry, c osen by t Saint Paul Hospitality Association 12 • 1 member of the Saint Paul Area Chambe f C mmerce, chosen by the Chamber of C< 13 • i member of the Saint Paul City Council, ch en by the Council 14 . 1 member of the Mayor's Administration, os by the Mayor 15 • 1 union representative from the Hospit � y Indus , chosen by the union � 1 YY��`erin�r ��C iticJ '�J4� Pa.�..1 Arc 0. COYF�bsY�r 16 Be it fixrther resolved, that the task rce will be asked to 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ��keE-�-Ehai - ` • Prepare, ' a report far the Mayor and City Council's review to include the o owing: • An inventory o aii financial resources that aze dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; • A review of the success each organization responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; p�A recommendation as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional investment in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. RESOLI,Y,T'ION Green Sheet # 1 t 3 G g'� � o�-�}�`i � � Ben Blak Bost Cole Harris Reiter Adopted by Council: Date Requested by Depaztment of: � Form Approved by City Attorney Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY. B �� Approved by Mayor: Date � o+- �aay City of Saint Paul Office of the City Council 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 (612)266-8575 INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDi7M DATE: November 28, 2001 TO: Council President Dan Bostrom Councilmember Jay Benanav Councilmember Jerry Blakey Councilmember Chris Coleman Councilmember Pat Harris Councilmember Kathy Lantry Councilmember Jim Reiter .�''"' a ,. FROM: Gerry Strathman, Director �� , ,� SUBJECT: Study of Entertainment, Visitor and�Tourism Industry I have prepared the attached proposal in response to the directives contained in Council File #Ol- 1224 (Adopted 11.21.01). Please review this proposal and be prepazed to discuss it at today's City Council meeting. Attachment. cc: Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office o�- �,� COUNCIL RESEARCH PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO CTI'Y COUNCIL DIRECTIVES CONTAINED IN COLJNCII, FIi,E #O1-1224 (Adopted 11.21.01) Prepaze a report for the Mayor and City Council's review to include the following: • An inventory of all financial resowces that are dedicated to the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul; Council Fiscal Policy Director will prepaze by January 15, 2002 • An accounting of how those funds aze allocated and used in the entertaimnent, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul; Council Fiscal Policy Director will prepaze by January 15, 2002 • A review of the success each organizarion responsible for the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in Saint Paul has had relative to their recognized and approved mission; • Prepaze a recommendation as to whether or not a merger of the two organizations should occur, when such a merger would occur and what responsibilities a merged organization would have; • An assessment of the need for any additional inveshnent in the entertainment, visitor and tourism industry in the City of Saint Paul. Council Reseazch will prepare a report for the City Council by January 15, 2002 containing the following information: 1. A chronology of developments relating to the possible merger of the RiverCentre Authority (RCA) and the Convenrion and Visitors Bureau (CVB) since January 1, 1995 to the present. 2. Copies of State Laws and City Ordinances regazding the authorities, responsibilities and struchue of the RCA including any existing legal opinions regazding the application of these laws in Saint Paul 2. Copies of all studies, reports, letters, memoranda and Council Resolutions regazding the possible merger of the RCA and the CVB since Januazy l, 1995. 3. Copies of the mission statements of the RCA, the CVB and the City's Mazketing and Communications Division since January i, 1995. 4. Copies of all existing documents describing the success of these activities in accomplishing their missions. 5. Copies of the current contract with the Saint Paul Arena Corporarion (SPAC) including any e�cisting reports regazding contract compliance and accomplishments. 6. A wozk plan including timelines and resource requirements for Council Reseazch to conduct: A. An evaluafion of the success of the RCA, the CVB, SPAC and the City's Mazketing and Communicarions Division in accomplishing their missions. B. Develop a recommendation regazding the possible merger of the RCA, the CVB and, possibly, the City's Mazketing and Communicarions Division. C. Develop a plan for a merger, if recommended, to include a proposed mission, management structure, timelines and resource allocations. Prepared by Gerry Strathman, Council Research Director on 11.28A1