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RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL,
Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has become a regional center for arts, culture and
entertainment through a rich variety of organizations and institutions committed to creating a
vibrant urban center; and
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5 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has joined together tune and tune again to develop strong
6 public and private partnerships to create economic growth, urban vitality and wonderful
7 opportunities to enhance urban living; and
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wild and the Xcel Energy Center have proven to be tremendous
economic generators for the City and have contributed mightily to urban economic growth in our
city; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes the strong potential of the Minnesota Twins to
add to urban economic growth and vitality by locating in our City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that a public and private parthership that allows
for the construction of a ballpark in Saint Paul would be generally positive for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that the need far Major League Baseball to reform
itself is a key element of determining any final pubiic and private partnership; and
WIIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that any public and private partnership for a
ballpark in Saint Paul must include a strong working relationship with the hospitality industry,
neighborhood arganizations and others to ensure success; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that a ballpark in the City must contribute to
broad economic development, opporhxnities for housing and transit and other urban development
projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes the right of the public to decide on any new taac
that will be used to build a ballpazk in Saint Paul, and will abide by the decision reached by
voters on such a tax; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the vision of
bringing the Minnesota Twins and a new ballpark to Saint Paul;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul will support the decision of the
people of Saint Paul on a ballpazk financing referendum for the City of Saint Paui, including any
imposition of a bar and restaurant taac not to exceed 3% d such tas shall be ternunated upon
completion of bond payments that are used to constnxct th ballpazk.
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Adopted by Council: Date M s „�a.�, C_ 2-0 0�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary ,
BY� l�� �- � rt—�-a.1a�'
Approved ayor: te Y
By: ,
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Form Approved by City Attomey
BY� _-�����— 3..1�02
Approved b ayor for Submission to Co cIl
By: (i .
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DEPARTMENTlOFFICE/COUNCIL OATE WmnTED �
Mayors Office March 6, aoo GREEN SHEET No
COMACTPQ2SOIJ&PHIXJE M „�,„ , 202253
Dennis Flaherty 68519
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TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REOUESTED
That the Saint Paul City Council approves supporting the decision of Saint
Paul voters on any new financing proposals that are proposed to build an
open air ballpark in the City of Saint Paul.
RECOMMENDA ION Apprwe (A) or 2JECY (R) PERSONALSERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWER iHE FOLLOWIIiG QUESTIONS:
7. Has this persoMfirm everwwked uMer a coMract ipr Mie tlepa�tmeM7
PLANNING CAMMISSION VES NO
CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has this personfirm ever been a dty empbyce?
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION , YES NO
3. Does this persoNfiim possess a sldll not nORnallypo65easetl by airy curtent city employee7
YES NO
- 4. Is ihis pefwMrm a tarpe[etl �endoYT
YES NO
E�ryiain all yes ansvers on separate sheet and attach to Oreen sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (WM, What, When, Where, Why)
The opportunity to bring two to three million new visitors to Saint Paul
will have a positive impact on the City's economy, urban vitality and
reputation as a national point of destination.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �
St.ates the Council's intent to abide by the wishes o£ Saint Paul voters if
they approve ballpark financing proposals in a referendum. Sends a strong
message that Saint Paul is prepared to be'a part of the solution to help
keep Major League Baseball in Minnesota. -
DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED -
None
DISADVAMAGES IF NOT APPROVED '
Lose an opportunity to commit ourselves to supporting the right o£ voters
to ultimately approve a ballpark financinq proposal.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S C0.5T/REVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER
FINANCW.INFORMATION (IXPWN)
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the vision of
bringing the Minnesota Twins and a new ballpazk to Saint Paul;
BE IT FiJRTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul will support the decision of the
people of Saint Paul on a ball�ark financing refe� ren�um for the City of Saint Paul, including any
imposition of a baz and restaurant tax not to exceed o and such tax shall be terminated upon
compietion of bond payments that are used to struct the ballpark.
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Adopted by Council: Date
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
ay:
Approved by Mayor: Date
By:
Requested by Deparhnent of:
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Form Approved by City Attomey
By: �.�^G✓UA�Ne-- ��L�o2
Approved b GF�ayor for Submission to Co . cil
By:
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Green Sheet # ao a a 53
RESOLUTION
CITY OF SAINT PAUL,
Presented By
Referred To
Committee: Date
2
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has become a regional center for arts, culture and
entertainment through a rich variety of organizations and institutions committed to creating a
vibrant urban center; and
4
5 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has joined together tune and tune again to develop strong
6 public and private partnerships to create economic growth, urban vitality and wonderful
7 opportunities to enhance urban living; and
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wild and the Xcel Energy Center have proven to be tremendous
economic generators for the City and have contributed mightily to urban economic growth in our
city; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes the strong potential of the Minnesota Twins to
add to urban economic growth and vitality by locating in our City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that a public and private parthership that allows
for the construction of a ballpark in Saint Paul would be generally positive for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that the need far Major League Baseball to reform
itself is a key element of determining any final pubiic and private partnership; and
WIIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that any public and private partnership for a
ballpark in Saint Paul must include a strong working relationship with the hospitality industry,
neighborhood arganizations and others to ensure success; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that a ballpark in the City must contribute to
broad economic development, opporhxnities for housing and transit and other urban development
projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes the right of the public to decide on any new taac
that will be used to build a ballpazk in Saint Paul, and will abide by the decision reached by
voters on such a tax; and
oa-t�Y
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37
38
39
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the vision of
bringing the Minnesota Twins and a new ballpark to Saint Paul;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul will support the decision of the
people of Saint Paul on a ballpazk financing referendum for the City of Saint Paui, including any
imposition of a bar and restaurant taac not to exceed 3% d such tas shall be ternunated upon
completion of bond payments that are used to constnxct th ballpazk.
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Requested by Department oE
Adopted by Council: Date M s „�a.�, C_ 2-0 0�
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary ,
BY� l�� �- � rt—�-a.1a�'
Approved ayor: te Y
By: ,
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Form Approved by City Attomey
BY� _-�����— 3..1�02
Approved b ayor for Submission to Co cIl
By: (i .
�a-ig�
DEPARTMENTlOFFICE/COUNCIL OATE WmnTED �
Mayors Office March 6, aoo GREEN SHEET No
COMACTPQ2SOIJ&PHIXJE M „�,„ , 202253
Dennis Flaherty 68519
oe.�un�,.owEemx ar.ca.ca
MUST BE ON CWNCIL AGQJDA BY (DA'f� 1,.G .e L
I\SSicx
NYMBFRFOR GfYATTOII�Y � ❑ CRYCIFRK
RWTIIIG
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❑ WYw[(GMASSm41I) ❑
TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLJP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REOUESTED
That the Saint Paul City Council approves supporting the decision of Saint
Paul voters on any new financing proposals that are proposed to build an
open air ballpark in the City of Saint Paul.
RECOMMENDA ION Apprwe (A) or 2JECY (R) PERSONALSERVICE CONTRACTS MUSTANSWER iHE FOLLOWIIiG QUESTIONS:
7. Has this persoMfirm everwwked uMer a coMract ipr Mie tlepa�tmeM7
PLANNING CAMMISSION VES NO
CIB COMMITTEE 2. Has this personfirm ever been a dty empbyce?
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION , YES NO
3. Does this persoNfiim possess a sldll not nORnallypo65easetl by airy curtent city employee7
YES NO
- 4. Is ihis pefwMrm a tarpe[etl �endoYT
YES NO
E�ryiain all yes ansvers on separate sheet and attach to Oreen sheet
INITIATING PROBLEM ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (WM, What, When, Where, Why)
The opportunity to bring two to three million new visitors to Saint Paul
will have a positive impact on the City's economy, urban vitality and
reputation as a national point of destination.
ADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED �
St.ates the Council's intent to abide by the wishes o£ Saint Paul voters if
they approve ballpark financing proposals in a referendum. Sends a strong
message that Saint Paul is prepared to be'a part of the solution to help
keep Major League Baseball in Minnesota. -
DISADVANTAGESIFAPPROVED -
None
DISADVAMAGES IF NOT APPROVED '
Lose an opportunity to commit ourselves to supporting the right o£ voters
to ultimately approve a ballpark financinq proposal.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S C0.5T/REVENUE BUDGETED (GRCLE ON� YES NO
FUNDING SOURCE ACTNITY NUMBER
FINANCW.INFORMATION (IXPWN)
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39
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the vision of
bringing the Minnesota Twins and a new ballpazk to Saint Paul;
BE IT FiJRTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul will support the decision of the
people of Saint Paul on a ball�ark financing refe� ren�um for the City of Saint Paul, including any
imposition of a baz and restaurant tax not to exceed o and such tax shall be terminated upon
compietion of bond payments that are used to struct the ballpark.
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Adopted by Council: Date
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
ay:
Approved by Mayor: Date
By:
Requested by Deparhnent of:
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Form Approved by City Attomey
By: �.�^G✓UA�Ne-- ��L�o2
Approved b GF�ayor for Submission to Co . cil
By: