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243901 . _ .-, .. : ; .. � �� ; . . .w y , .��,,��, �� } I F� / AL OR ER COUNCIL FILE.NU. • N D By =}. � File No. �i'1� � In the Matter of �+�wl�c�st3�t tlt� siiw��'�It +Mt 1�e ��IiM r�! !!!#ti ft. lali 1Y� �r�e. It�r �r �ir�r. �t tip � sIl �eMs r�a� �itf� #s �e�r aM �etl+M��al / � �i�fi7 � ��a under Preliminary Order �� approved �� '� Intertnediary OrSer apProvecl "" A public hearing having been had upon the above iinprovement upon due notice, and the Council having heard all persons, objections and recommendations relative thereto, and having fully conaidered the same; therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Council of the City of St. Paul that the precise nature, extent and kind of im- provement to be made by the s�aid City is a rM�w�t�t tlar ai�r�� siitr s�l l!�lt�► ��,; !�a 11�r#� i�. t�-t�►ar �. w Ig► +� #�I �r1t � 1i1��Y !� �► Mi ��iNtlatl 1�r t�e� a�i , f :;,. : ��a�e„ a�t r�t�s �rt ai►t �stti+�� i �l+irranat �wr a�t. :.. and the Council hereby orders said improvement to be made. RESOLVED FURTHER, �hat the Commissioner of Public Works be and is hereby instracted and directed to prepaxe plans and specifications for said improvement, and submit same to the Council for approval; that upon said approval, the proper city of�'icials:are hereby authorized and directed to pro- ceed with the making of said improvement in accordance therewith. MAY 15 19f�9 COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council , Yeas Nays �Y 1 5 . � � l�ss g �s Approve Meredith " Peterscm �� Sprefk� Tn Favor 7edes�..,,.;,,;;�,� Mayor �F'`•"�;.��'x"��:,r' .s.. '� � �L'�11�' ,n.;r,: A gainst lYlr, Vice President • f s_8�.�� .� PuBUS�+E� MAY 1 � 196� � � �� . � � D�gt. �. �439p1 r • B.S. Fifth St. - Maria Ave. to Bates Ave. ��/� �,,,`�`C`'�}��`�/�fs OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIOb1ER OF PUBLIC WORKS ��i6 � 243�`�2 _ ,,� 196g ;•:r �E�E��p -� REPORT TO COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE �„ �';. �N• OF ,; �� ANCE ,-; �.�-. ., , , ..,��,y�� `, � � March llth. 19 69 � "�" To the Commissioner of Finance of the City of St, Paula The Comcnissioner of �ublic Wortcs, having had under consideration the preliminary order of the Council known as Council File No. 242500 approved March 7th. 19 69 rel�tive tm reconstructing the sidewalk on both sides of Fifth St. from Maria Ave. to Bates Ave. and by doing all other work which is necessary aad incidental to co�lete said improveaaent. and havin� inve�tigat�d the inatters and things referred to therein9 hereby reportso la Tl�e esti�nated cost thereof is $305� per line ft, for standard sidewialk S ft, wide and $4e20 per lin, ft, for standard sidewalk 6 ftn wide> 2a A gsls�9 profile or sketch of said improvement is hereto attached and made a p�rt thereofo 3o Initi�ted by the Commissioner mf Public Works X 4o Improvement is asked for upon petition � ,,. i � .� Commiesioner of blic W rks f �i�. �„'��`� • • G-7 10/20-60 CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY The undersigned hereby certified, as follows: (1) That he is the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, herein called the "Local Public Agency" and the keeper of the records of the Local Public Agency; (2) That the attached RESOLUTION N0. 69-1/9-7 is a true and correct copy of the Resolution as adopted on the 9th day of January � 19 69 ; (3) The seal affixed below constitutea the official seal of the Local Public Agency and this Certificate is hereby executed under such official seal; (4) That the undersigned is duly authorized to execute this Certificate. ' IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand this 9th day of January � lg 69 , , Secretary (SEAL) � � • R E S 0 L U T I 0 N 11' 0. 69-1/9-� RESOLUTIO�I 0'r' �::. HOL'SI.;G E�i•;7 F.ED��VELOFi�iE1T AUTHO:t71�' OI' Tti.l CI1Y 0'r' S�,INT PAL'L, TIIN�:,SOTA ' DESIG�T�TI;;G Ci�:ZT.�Iii i,^r'�, �r;•-�•,,5 :'nH.�S '�\D Lr.�i, .. F._.1,.��i.,L _�,...�_ � , � AUTEiORI'I.Ii•i; TH:: `r'ILIidG OF A NEZGtP30Ri�00D DEVr I�OFi•IE;:T PRUG��4 �P�'LIC::TIO\ �0:: Pi:OGR�'L•1 PiO. I Z�iF'F.E�'1S, i.t is necessary and in th� pt�blic irterest that the Housizo and Redevelop;�e�lt At�thority of th.� Ci.ty of Sair.t Uau1, riinnesota (i.ocal Public E;��nc��) , avail 1fiSC:lf of ttie fin�ncial assistatice p.�ovi.de�t by TiCle I of t�ie Housin� Act of 19�9, as amen:Icd, to con�;:�ence a ��i�hbornoo:l Davel•• op:n�nt Fro;r�*� in the Su:s-�it-U:�iversity L1r.ban Re.net�;a1 t17-ea licrctofore ctesig- nateu by the Autnority and in the follotriil� �.reas Iocat-ed �•�i_thin t��e C�.ty of Sai.nt Paul., County of Rams�y; State of �Ii.nr.�sota, ic'entified a, St. Atzrhony Park, Tnocnas-Dale, Nortti End, Cen�ral Core, Seven Cot:uers , j-Test Seventh, West tdidway� 2I1CI Payne-t-iinneha'r:a, 4:i�i_ch areas are rnore £ully describ�d i.n Exni_oi.0 "A" hereto attacneri, and hereinafter reEer.red to as �he ��PTOoT�iT1�� and 4T�iERr'1S, it is reco�nized that the Federal coiitract- f.or such financi.al assi.star.ce p>>rsi�ant to said Title I ��i_11 i.*�ipose certaiti ooli�a:ions and r•�s-- ponsibi.liti.es upon tae Loca1 P�b'_ic ::oei�cy, and i.�ill requi.re, an,o:ig otne-r thir.�s (1) tne provision o� loc�l Grants-In-A�d; (2) a £easibl� r.�etnod fo-r. relocatian of incli�id�,als and ;a:,��lies displ�ced frc�m the ui°ban renr,j��1 areas CO::i�L'1S1t1� tlle Progrzm; ci1C1 �3� C+L�lt�' lp��,l OtiLI�%t1C�iIS 1!7� rC'S�')OC1S1blIl.ti:S 1L1 C0:1:1C�Ct7.0?7 �Jlt�'1 t�"1: i1L1<i�'ftS�.11l� c'iil� C3Y�Vj,[lj OUt; Oi t�1c? t�YO&'ic^.iR� c:1C� 4T.iE�;AS, Ti.tl.e VI of th� Czvil j:ights Act of Z9�=� prc�hi.�its disc:i.i:inati.o_, on tna ba.sis of race, col�r, or n�tion�.l ori;in ui�c?er any pro�rar,� or a��i�vitj- rece:.viit� rederal financial assistance, anJ F•.��cu�iv2 Oruer I1o. 1.1003 prahib�ts discriminatian o, the basis of ra.ce, col.or, creed, or. natio�,a1 origin o� the s�le, le�se, or otner dis�ositiori of resid�ilti.al prop�rty (incluriin� Iand in- tended for residentiai use) or ir. the use or occupar��:y th�rec��; and WHEREAS, tt�ere has be�,i p�ese;ited to and cor:side;.rd a� tl�:_s r:��tin� a document Eritl�led, ��`�1�i1hGTilOOC� D2V�lOj)I;;�n:. ProUras: At�DZ1C�tzon'�, COLiS18�;.I?f, o` heiglibor!:oed De�;e�op,;,ent Pro�>r2ni Appl;cati_on, �c*_iv1.ty ��o�ra:� SuT=,a�y, 'f.,'xpendii.Utt:S .t'.rUtj�2r� Flis3??Cit!o !��'70'.'C� �'1r•ea. Elig-i'D1.i_��7 �:?�01.`".� i�1�1?1i17.T'i� �lctivitST [E�Git, Real Esr<:re AcqLiisi�.ien Activity F.eporL, Project Ir:prover;ents Activity Feport, ?vc::-Casl� Grants-In-Aid F,eport, Property t�lanaJe:n�nt �.cti.vity Repor�� I��fi2tJ?�lt?�10:1 A�Cl'�rii.y RE�JTt� 1.:3T1C� i'iaTc:E�ll:�; FiCi.].Vlt}' tZEtJU7'�� :ZC1:=C3^ tiori Activity Repor�, and a Ci�izen Par_ �icipatio,i Zepor�; and kTtiER�.AS, in thase areas where cic�r�zlce is pronos��2, �he objectives of the Prograr.i. canno!- be ar_'nieved througn r.,or-e ef;;.e,;sive rezaoilitatior_ of the urban 2�EIlc'_'iJ£tl 2.:c?uS CO;:i�I'lSlil� ti1� t�iO�T'aill. N�,d, T4'.^.�;Ur'O:;E, B�' IT RF.SOL�?ED by th� Ho�.:s itz; and R�develop:nent Au�iio:i ty ef the Cit;� c� S?int 't'aul, �?inneso'_a: • • 1. That the St. Antliony Yark Area, Tno:nas--Dale Area, Norch End Area, Central Core Are�, Sevei� Corners Area, 4lest Seventti Area, ��Test P�Iidc��ay Area, and Payne-�iinneh��73 Area are bli�tite�t, deteriorateci or deteriorati_ng areas �ppropriate tor urban rer,e�;al redevelop.aent project unler.tal;in�s pur- suant to tne riinnesota 2•iunicipa7. Ho�!sino und Redevelopnie�zt Act and the pro- visions o£ Title I oC the Housi.n� Act of 1949, as ar*.iended; 2. That fihe Uni.ted States of America and the Secret<�.ry of the Depart�n�nt of �Icusin; und Urban Dcvelop:r.ent be, ancl they hereby are, assured of full. compliacice by the �Iousin� and P.euevelopr��t.nt Authori.ty of the City of Saitit Pat�l, �;i_nti�sota, c��ith the YCjll12t10I15 of tt1E: I�t'�11"L'Iil°Ilt of }Iousing and Urban Develop��etit effectua�ing Title VI of the Ci.vil fii�h�s Act of 19b�;� 3IlC� appl.icable Executive Orc?ers. 3. That an applicati.on on behal.f of the Housin� anci Redevelop��ent Authori.ty o£ the City of Sai_nt Paul, i�iinreesota, i'or a. l.oan ut�dez SecLion 102(a) of sai_d Tit1e I in the aniaunt of Tcoetity-O.�e I�iillion .i iree Hundred and Forty Tnousaad Nir.e Hundreu an�l Thi.rty Do�.l.ars ($21,340,930.OJ) and for G Program Capital Grant, Reloc��ti.oii Grant,' and a Federal grant for the ma'•:ing of rehab- ilitati_on grauts to the full �mount available for the underraking ar.d �1I11I1C1?l� the first 1t1CT'(�Ti£Tlt OL SUC11 P"L0�11C1 1S hereby 3Dk�i"OVf'C2� aI1C1 (:�"12.t L[�E' �.rE'CU=1VE Director is hereby authori�ed a_ld directed to execute ai,d €il.e such Appli.c��ti.oti with the Departr��ent of Housino a,^�d L'�-ban D?velop:nent, to provide such addition:l infor�-�ati_on and to furilish sucil docu:,ents us ma�� b2 requi.red in behalf of sai� Department, and to act as the 2.ulhorized correspor.len� oi the Housir.� and P.cd�- VC'IOPIIlP.Ilt rluthority of the City of Saint Paul, 2�Iinncsota. • • EXHIBIT "t�� URB��T F.EI]E�•T�1L !#REA PESCRIPTIO\S ST. Arr?'H��iY P�P.Y Bouaded o:l the �dest by i:}le right-oi-way line of ti�e li.mited-access iii�tlTaay Tfinnesota Tr�tn'.�c iii�h�;zy 280, on the P;orth a.nd on the East by the corpor�te limi_Cs of the City o£ Sairit Paul, atid oti t11e South by the Nort1iern Pacif-ic Railroad right-of-way. THO:IAS-D��L'r', Bounded on thc I;orth by Pierce Butler Ro�,d, rii.nri211aha Avenue �?nil �he Grea� IvorLhern F,ail��ay r.igl�e-of-c•�ay, on the East by F�ice Street, ot; the South by the a11ey lyin� one-hali (1/2) block Iior�}i of University Avenue, ar.d on the Fles t by Cha ts:��or l-h S tr_ee t. lv'0�2Z'rI EI�,D Boundecl Oil the Wesc by Dale Street, on the P;orth by tne right-of-way o£ tl:e Nor�hzrn Pacific P2i.lroad, on the East by the right-o`-t��ay of the �;incleapolis Saint Paul and Sa.ult Ste. Marie Rail.ro�d an:l Interstate Hight��ay I-35E, and on the Soutn by th� ribht-of-t•�ay Ii_i�e o£ th� Grc��t i�orthe-rn Railr��ud. CEN'rR.AL CO?:E . � Bounded on the Sou�h;+:�st by St. Peter Street, on tne PIorth by the ri�nt-of way of Freeways I-9� and I-35�, oct the East by Bro?<i��ray St�eet, and on the South by helloog EoL�levard and Shepa.rd Road. SEVEN CCF:�EEtS Bounde�' or, the l�orth and 4Test by Irvine �'lvenue, Selby �,venue and the ri�ht- o£-a:ayo uf Fr�e��rays I-35E and I-•9!:-, on the Northeas t by S t. Pe ter S tree t, on the Southeast b; Snep�=u Y.oad, on tne Sout:h*,•��st by Sheri:l:�;� a.nd Chestnu� Streets. 4.'EST SE'vr,N`rri � Bounded on tiie j•;est and i�ortii by tne right-of-wa}> oL Freeway I-35E and Irvine AVE'IILl°� on tne No�tn�ast by Sher��:an an-', Chestnut Streets, ar.d on the Southeast by th� t�ai_lro�..rl ri�ht-of-way and Sne;�ard Road. WFST :.fID;':.Y � Eound�d c?Z ttie iiorth an1 East by railro::l tY'acl;a�e, on the Soutti by InCerstate I-S!� and on th� ;;�est uy ti�e corpo:ate li�ir_s of tt�e City of Sai.nt i'�:u7_ , • 7 EXHIBTT '�A�� URB�1N REi�TE�:a�'1L AP.}:,1 DliSCRI�'I'IONS (contintied) � Pt\Y��i:I iai;F.FIt�H.� Bounded on the Nartii by the rear property line of the pr.operlies aoutti.n` Case Avenue to the So�ith, 0�1 the East by tiie rear property li.nes of prop- erti.es 1I�Ut�1T1� on �lrcade Street to the F.ast, anct on the Soutil by the Ea.sterly ri.�ht:-•of-c•�ay line of Arcac?e Stre�:t, the ra�.lraad ri.gl�t-of-��ray, and Seventh Street, and on the t;est by ra.ilroad right-•of.-4;ay. - ` � • LEGAL IF�FQRt�!ATIQ�� RGPORT FOR URBAN RE�i��'fl�L PROJEC7 PART ( — SLUh1 CLEAR�WCE f�PdD REDEVELOPP•9Ef1T ACT I V I T I ES A. Name, Organization, and Territorial Jurisdiction of Local Public Agericy. 1. (a) The legal corporate name of the Local Pub2ic Agency identified in the Application d�ted Januarv 9 , 19 59 , is: HOUSING AND REDEVELO�'i`�iENT AUTHORITY OF' Tf-IE CIZ'Y OF SAINT PAUL, r1INIV�SOTA (b) The citations of Ja�r respecting such name are as follows: Minnesota Statutes (hereafter cited as "ri.S.") , Secti.on 462.�f25, Subdivi.sions 1 through 7 ; Resolution of the Council of the City of Saint Paul, Council rile No. 1C�1420, dated Septernber 12, 1947. 2. The Local Public Agency was organized on the 1.2th day of September , 19� , under the following laws: M. S. , Sec�ion 462.425, Subdi_visions 1 througl� 7. Constitutional, statutory, and charter provisions: ibid. 3. (a) Does the Local Public Agency have a special charter? � [ ] Yes [� No � (b) If the Local Public Agency has a charter, sub�iit with the Application a complete cop;� of . the charter, with all amendments to the date of such Application, duly certified by the officer having custody of the official records of the Local Public Agency, specifying herein the date of the latest �unendr,ient of the cha.rter• , 19_. 4. (a) Has the Loca1 Public Agency .adopted by-laws, rules, or regulations for the conduct of its affairs? [�] Yes [J No (b) If the answer to the foregoing question is "Yes", submit with the Application a copy of such by-laws, rules, or regulations, K�ith all a.�nendments to the date of the Application, duly certified by the officer having custoc�y of the official records of the Local Public Agency, specifying herein the date of the latest amendment of such by-laws, rules, or regulations: (Omit this item if the requested data are included within the organization transcript. heretofore sutxnitted or which is submitted het•ewith in accordance with the requirements of Section G, Paragraph 3, below.) , 19_. 5. (a) Is the proposed urban renewal area described in the Application located wholly within the authorized territorial jurisdiction of the Local Public AgeZcy? [X] Yes [ � No (b) If the ans►ver is "No", include explanation. • - 1 - • i B. General Power. 1. Is the Local Public Agency en!poc;ered to plsn, to undert?ke and carry out. and to fina.nce �an urba.n reneual project involcina SZLI➢ cle�,r�nce �nd redevelo��ent for which financial aid un- der Title I of the above cited F'ecieral la�� may be provided? [X� Yes [� No 2. If the ansr+er to the foregoing qaestion is "Yes", cite in general the en�.b].inU legislatioa, constitutional provisions, court opinion�, and ather l�.e�s upon ��hich you b�se your conclusion. Citations: Ti.S. 462.415; M.S. 462.421, Subdivision 13 ; 24.S. 462.SG5, Subdivision 2. C. Specific Pomers. 1. Is a public hearing required by St:�te or local laa in connection with az�y phase of the pro- posed urban renexal project? �] Yes [] No (a) Citations: r1.S. 462.521; T1.S. 462.525, Subdivision 2. (b) Remarks: These statutes require public hearing prior to approval of. a redevelopment plan by the City Council, and for pu1>lic hearing prior to negotiated disposit�.on of Projece Lc1I1C1. ` 2. Has a public hearing been heid in connec�ion �rith any phase of the proposed urban reneiv�l pro,j ect: (a) As and if required by State or local law? [] Yes �;� ho (b) As contemplated by Section 105(d) of Title I of the above cited Federal le4v? , [] Yes �{� No 3. Does the law require that any deternination, finding, revieti�, 2pproval, or other action be made or had at the local level, or by some other public boc�y- or official, before the Local Public Agency may underta.ke or carry out any necessary action pertaining to or any phase af . the proposed urban rene��val proj ect? � Yes [] No (a) Citations: r1.S . 462.515; ri.S . 46?_.S?l. (b) Remarks: �e Planning Board must malce its written report- on a reclevelopment plan and the Co>>ncil of ttie Cit�:� must ho'..d « public hearin; and make findings pr.ior to approval of a redevel.opment plan. - 2 - . � � � � C. Specific Potners (Continued) 4. Phat phases of the proposed urban rener��,l project or c�hat functions of the L,ocal Public Agency, generally or in respect to the pro�ect, c�ill be or az•e required by la�v to be per- formed by the State, the f�;unicipality, or by F.n;,� otlier pubJ.ic bady oz• public uffici�.l (other than the Local Public Agency)? (A) E�lain fully: A state public body, including municipalities, may undertake several activi_ties for the purpose of aiding and caoperating in the plannin�, and undertalcin� of a redevelop,ient project witliout any limitation of tlie LPA's authority to act-. ('b) Cit�tions: M.S. 462.SSl. 5. (a) Is there a��y li_tigation pending, �r threatened, or deemed necessary, affecting tu�,y nee- essary action pertaining to or aqy por�er or authority of the Local Public Agency to undertske and carry out or to finance the pro�osed urba.n rene�°ial project or any phase thereof? [] Yes �X] No (b) If the ans�ver to the foregoing question is "Yes", give a staternent of details respect- ing the nature of such liti��.tion; and attach a copy of the pleadings, if any, Statement of details and copy of pleadings a,tteched: [] Yes 6. (a) Does the Local Public Agency, the Alunicipality, or oi;her publi.c boc�y have the authority to prepare a general or master Plan for the development of the locality as a whole in which the urban rene�val area is located? [X] Yes [] No Citations: M.S. Section 462.355 and Chzpter 57, Legislative Code of the City of Saint Pau1, Minriesota. (b) If the answer to the foregoing question is "Yes", identify the local public lio�y. Planning Board oi the City of Saint .Pat�1, Nlinnesota (c) Does the illunicipality have the authority to prepare and present to the Housin� ar.d H�me Fina.nce Agency a "F�orkable Pr�gr�.rn" as desci•ibed in Section 101(c) of Title I of the . above cited Federal las�? [� Yes [] No Citations: ri.S. 462.581. 7. (a) Is there adequate legal authority for the preparation and approval of an officiai urb�n renewal plan which can �,eet the requirements of Secticn 110(b) of Title I of the ebove ' cited Fedaral 1a�7 [� Yes [] No Citations: pi.S. 462.445, Subdivision 1 (4j , 4 (3) ; M.S. 462.515; M.S. 462.5?_1 - 3 - � � G. Specific Powers (Continued) 7. (b) Is there adequate legal authority for the preparation and �proval of an officiel rede- veloprnent plan for each portion of the urban renez��al area proposed to b� acquired anci redeveloped, in accox•dance Fiith the requirements of Title I of the above cited Feder�al lav�? [X� Yes [] No Cit�,tions: Tg.S. 462.421, Subaivision 13. 8. Is adequate authority vested under State and local laws to pez�nit t�e fulfillrnent of the re- quirements which are imposed by or must be imposed pursuant to Titie I of the above cited � Federal law upon Local Public Agencies receiving fin�ncial assistance thereunder, crith re- spect to: (a) The relocation of fsmilies displaced from the urba.n renewa.l area (Section 105(c) of said Title I)? [] Yes [] No Citatiot�s: p�i.S. 462.445, Subdi��ision �� (2) , (17) ; � ri.s. 462.531; ri.s. 4b2.545, Subdivision 6. (b) Salary, v�age, and labor standards (Section 109 of said Title I)? [L� Yes [ ] No � Citations: rI.S. 462.445, SuLdivision 4 (2) , (5) . 9. Is adequate authority vested under State and locA1 la�ars to pernit the provision of cash or non-cash local grants-in-aid as defined in said Title I? [Y`r Yes [] No (a) Indicate the contemplated sources of the local grants-i.n-aid for the proposed project, i.e., the municipality, Local Public Agency, sorne other �.gency, ete, (1) Urban Rene��al Bond Funds. (2) City General Obligation Bonds and General Re�et��al Funcis. (3} School District Bonds (4) Tax levy. (5) Civic Center Bonds. (b) Citations to authority of each contemplated source of local grants-in-aid: (1) Chapter 881, Laws 1963; Ci�apter 499, Laws 1967. (2) Chapter 475, riinnesota Statutes ; Charter, City of Saint Paul, Sec:ions 200 through 232 (3) Section 123.35, Tlinnesota Statutes (4) Section 462.545, Minnesota S�atutes (5) C;hapter 4�9, Laws 1967 . (c) Retnarks: See Cocle ND 5U3. - 4 - • � C. Specific Powers (Continued) 10. Does a�, provision of State or local la� restrict the right of the Local Public Agency to dispose of land acciuired for redeeQlopment pui�?oses or prescribe the methods or impose con- ditions upon lund disposal? [X� yes [] N� (a) Citations: M.S. 462.5?_5. (b) Remarks: This imooses certain protecti_ve restrictions in disposition of project land, e.g. , public hearing on ne�otiated disposal, limitation on purchaser�s power to reconvey. D. Urban Reneual Area -- Legal Etigibility and Qualification. 1. Basing your judgnent upon data and information in and submitted in support of the Applic�- tion, is the proposed urban rene�val area legally eligible and legally clualified under State and loc.al la�v as the area of and for an urban renewal project: (a) With respect to the size of the urban renewal area? [R] Yes [] No Citations; p-i.S. 4b2.421, Sundi_vision 13 (b) With respect to the conditions of slum, blight, or deterioration existing in L-he urb=�.n renev�al area? [X] Yes [] f�'o Citations: ri.S. 462.421, Subdivision ll. (c) With respect to other specific qualification requirements pertinent to the urba.n rene:�r?1 area, specifying them, imposed by law? [K] Yes [ ] No (1) Identification of other specifi� cualification :equire�ents: (a) Land in the project area t,�ould not� be made avai_1_able for redevel- opment without the firi«ncial aid to be sotight; (b) The redevelopment plan caill afford r.taxiraum opportunity, consi.stent � with the souncl needs of the locality as a whole, for the redevel- oprrt�nt of the area by privat2 enterprise; (2) Citations: (c) The redevelopment plan confotns co the generat plan for development o£ the co:n�r.unity a.s a F�hole. r1.S. 462.521, Subdi_vision ?.. - 5 - . � • D. Ur6cv: Reneual Area -- Le�al Eligibility c,nd Q�alification (Continuea') 2. Basing your jud��ent upon data and infarmation in And submitted in support of tt�e Applica- tion, with respect to each suc}� portion of the urb�} renewal area as is proposed in said Ap- plication as tl�e area of slw� cle2rance �!nd redevelopment activities, is each such portion (herein called a "redevelepmer,t area") legally eligible and legally qualified under State and local laus from the st�:ndpoi.nt of: (a) The size of each such redevelopr:;ent area? [X� Yes [ ] No � Citations: See D, 1, (a) , above. (b) The conditions of slur� or deterioration existing in each such redevelopment area? [�] Yes � ] No Citations: See D, l, (b) , above. (c) The extent of each redevelepment area e��hich is open, built up, imp mved, or unimproved? r{] Yes [] No Citations: �:i.S. 462.421, Subdivision 13. (d) Other specifi.c qualificatior, requirements pertinent to any such redevelopment areas, specifying them, imposed by la�? (1) Identification of oth�r specific c,ualification requirements: Se� D, 1, ' (c) , abcve. (2) Citations: - 6 - • • E. Property Acquisition arad Dispositivn. 1. Does the law prohibit the Local Yublic A�enc3' f2°Gfi1 exercising ttie ri�;lit of eminent dont�in in respect to any particular type �f property in a�y portzon of ttie urba?i i•ene�;�l arer, rrhich property the Local Public Agency piroposes to acciuire as a part of tlie urban rerleti;al project, or does the la4y impose any unusual restrictiorls in respect of such acc�uisition as, for ex- ample, obtaining the consent o1' a State public utilities co»rnission to the ac,Luisition of any pr.•operty ocyned by a public utility coi:ipes,y? [ ] Yes �Y� No (a) Citations: r1.5. 462.��45, Subdivisions 1 (6) , 2 and 3. (b) Remarks: (If the ans�rer to the fore�oin� t�uestion is "Yes", describe in detail an3 such restrictions) 2. Does State or local law require the payment of �d v�lorem taxes or paymt�nts in lieu of such taxes on the property �vhich the L,�cal Public Agency acquires as proj ect Land? [] Yes �{� No Citations: M.S. ��62.575, Subdivision 1. 3. Uoes the Local Public Agency have the po:�;er to obligate the perchasers or ].es�ees of l�nd in the project area (see Sec. 105(b) of Title I of the above cited I'ec�eral law): (a) To devote i:he .land to the uses prescribed by and in confonn�ty tiith the pertinent urban renewal plan? [}{] Yes [ ] No (b) To begin the building of tne improveraents on such land within a reasonable time? [g] Yes [] No (c) Citations: i�S.S. 462.525, Subdivisions 5 and 7. 4. Cite b,�y provisi�n in State or local lasr which prec,c�-ibes a tiu:e lir�:t within Which project land must be disposed of by the Local Pubiic Ag�ency, None. - 7 - � • F. Financing Po��ers. 1. Is the Local Public Agency authUxizeci by St�te tznd local la�r to obtain financial assista.nce under Title I of the a1�re citecl Fecl:;r�.l la��? [X] Yes [] No ($) Citations: Ti.S. 4G2.445, Subdivision 4 (4) . (b) Remarks: 2. If the ansr�er to the foregoing question is "Yes", is the Local Public Agency authorized to pbtain a Tit1e I "advance" for survey� and pl�ns for an urban renew�l project flnd to agxee to repAy such advance, �ith interest, out of �ny moneys ti°,�hich become availablE to the Local Public Agency for the undertalcing of the urban renewal pro,�ect involved? [X] Yes [] No Citations: N.S. 46?_.4�}5, Subdivisi_on 5 3. Does the Lacal Public Agency have the po�rer to borrov+ money (other than ad:�a�ices as aiore- said) to carry out the urb�n renewal proj ect: (a) Fro� the Federal Government under Title I of the above cited Feder�.l lav�? [X] Yes [] No (b) From other sources? �;�] Y es [] f:o (cj CitatiQns: i�I.S. 46'L.4�f5, Subdivis ion 4 (4�) ; i-1.S. 462.5G-5. �4. Is the LACSl Public Agency �,uthorized to p m vide reasonable secur�ty for the paymerit of the principal of and interest on its obligations evidencing aa�y Title I loan which nay be m�de to it with respect to the propu��d urb:ai rene;��3. proj ect? [Y.] Yes [] :�c� (�.) Citationa: M,S, 462.445, Subdivisiocl 4 (5) and (6} ; M.S. 462.545. (b) R�-nari;s: (If the ans��r to the foregoing questian is "Yes", descri.be the nature of the � security) Pledge of revenues, mo�-t;abe. _ g _ � i F. Financing Pomers (Continued) , 5. Is the Local Public Agency autf�or�zed to pled�e its loan rights under a Title I loaai contract as security for the payment of the principal of and interest on obligations �rhich it msy sell to othcrs th�n the F'ederPl C�vernc�ent to finance the proposed urban rener.al proj ect? [X] Yes [ � No (a) Cit�.tions: 2�i.S. ��6?_.445, Subdivision �+ (b). (b) Remarks: 6. Does the Local Public Agency l�ave the po�^ter to borrow money for the purpose of refunding any obligations it may issue to the Federal Government or to others in connection with the fi- nancing or refinancing of the propo�ed urb�.n rene�b�al project7 [X] Yes [] No (a) Citations: ri.S. �f62.�51; M.S. 462.4!�5, Subdivision 4(4) and (5) . (b) Remarks: While no specific authority Y'o "refund" is given, broad pei��er � to borro�v and issue evidences of in�lebtedn�ss is gi.ven. 7. Are there any constitutional, statutary, or charter limitations on the "debt" incurring powers of .tlie Local Public Agency? [] Yes [X] T�io (a) Citations: r:.S. 462.551 (b) Re��.rks, citin� relevant f udicial decisions: Statute provides: "The bonds sliall not constiture an indeb*edness witliin the meanino of any constit-utional or statutary debt limitaticn or restri_ction". 8. Are there a�y constitutional, statutoiy, or charter limitations on the taxing powers of the Local Public Agency? [�;] Yes. [ ] No (a) Citations: r1.S. 462.545, Subdivision 6. . - 9 - • • F. Financing Po�aers (Continued) 8. (b) Remarks, citing rel,ev�nt ,�udicial decisions: G. Organization Transcript. NOTE: The follo�ving is no�t applicable and should be disrebarded if the Loca1 Public Agency is a county, city, tovtn, village, or other traditional type of local government or municipality. 1. Has the Local Public Agency heretofore submitted copies of its transcript of organization to the Urban Renec�al Adrrinisti•ation or its predecessor, the Division of Slum Clearance and Urban Redevelopment, or to a Regional Office of the Housin� and Hone Fi.nF��ce Agency, in connection with aqy pro�ect under the Title I program? [X] Yes [ ] No 2. If the ans,ver to the above question is "Yes", the remainder of this Szction G is not appli- cable to the L,ocal Public Agency and should ba disregarded. 3. If the Local Public Agency is (a) a public housing authority or public housing agency, or (b) a redevelopraent agency, a redevelopment coc�ission, or other special type of redevelop- ment entity (Qnd if the anserer under Para�raph 1 above is "T�o"), sub�it herev�ith t��.o copies of a tr�nscript of the organization of the Local Public A�ency. Each copy of the transcript of organization should include one certified copy of each docu7ent necessary to evidence, under �plicable State und local la��, the proper establistinent and organiza- tion of the Local Public Agency, the appoint.nent and qualification of the me�nbers of the original governing L�oc�y, the holding of the original orgza�ization meeting, the election or zgpointment of the original officers, and the adnption of by-laws or other procedural re�ulations. Illustrative of the type of docu�ents required to be submitted a*e the follo.ain� e�hich iinder cert�in State :�nd lac"2 laws are necessary for the preparai;ion of the t�so transcripts of orga.niz�tion: (a) T��n certified copies of extracts from the minutes of the meeting or meetings of th� govern- ing boc�y of the hlunicipality or appropriate political su5division at which the resolutions or ordinances authorizing the creation, designation, a,nd orga.nizstion of the Local Public Agency c�ere considered and adopted, including, if appropriate. copies of notices of such meetings and waivers of and consents to such meetings; (b) Tvro certified copies of the certificate of necessity or ce:tificate of inco�poration or similar document issued by the Sta.te Housing Bo�,rd or Commission, the State Carpor�tion Commission, or other public boc�y or officiFl as ma,y be requlred by �plicable l�w; (c) Two certifien copies of each certificate of �.ppointment, by the u�ayor or other appropriate appointing officer of the 6funicipa�ity, of each of the originAl members of the governing bocLv of the Local Public A�ency, rrith an appropriate ceY-tification that the said certifi- cates of appointment ure on file and of record in the office of the certifying officer; (d) Two certified copies of extracts from the minutes of the meeting or meetings of the govern- ing bocZy�of the Municipality or other appropriate political subdivision at which the ap- pointment of each of the original menbers of the governin� bocjy of the Local Public Agen�cy was confirmed or approved, where such confirmation or approv�l is required by spplicable �a:�; - 10 - i +� G. Organization Transcript (Continuecl) (e) T►� cex•tified copies of the certificate o� approval of the appointments of each of the orio- inal members of the governing kx�c�y of the Local Pubkic Agency issued by the State Housing Board, Coc-.mission, or sinilar public body, if required by aQplicable 1$�;; (f) TF,� certified copies of the oatti of office or a�ceptance of appointzneat, if re�uired by ln��, of each original appoinf;e� to the governing bocly af the Local Public Age.icy; (g) Tw�o certified copies of extracts from ttie rninutes of the orgQnication meeting or meetings of the I,oca,l Public Agency at ►+nich the origin�l by-l�,r;s and official seal were adopted, of- ficers were elected, a.nd other proceedings relntinU to the arganization of the Local Public Agency were taken, including copies of notices of such meetings �^.d of the vraivers of and consent to such meetings; (h) �� certified copies of the by-laws of tlae Local Public Agency as origin�.l.ly adopted, if not included �vithin the above--mentioned minutes �f the org�nizstion mQeting; and (i) T«�o certiried copies of each Pmendment or change in the by-la:vs of the Lacal Public Agency to the date of the sub:nissioii of the organization transcript, includin� certified extracts from the minutes of the proceedings of the governing body of the Locab Public Agency a.nd other documents, if any, necessary to evidence the pro�er adoption of. azLy such amendments or changes. - 11 - • • For Th.e o �r� ^' � �, HOUSING �AhD RE�J[VELOPh1EPlT AU7NOf;ITY OF TtiE CITY OF ST. PAUL G � cvccowy J. Pa� .�Mr d�Gp-�02h�} q � �_ L�_�, o ► s�� ',Ll� . ' Y �ii 1:�. `.�.y �` �{':.'�� '� �:� �� .�.� � l� � Q �`� �� Y g�� " � �a oorr�. ... <, tr� 1 A 9�NT rkZ:.�ISY S7�y �i iUL.1�iN�`��/ � �� V�� DATE: JANUAP�Y 9, 19 5 9 REGARDIyG: NE IGH}30iZIi00D DI;V}�:T O�i-I�i�T PRG;P,�'�1 API�LICATION PROGP�E1i•i N0. I, SATP1'� Pt1UL, r1IIvi;I:SOIY� I am an attori�ey-at-latv adnuLted to practice in the State of Tii.nnesota. As counsel for the Housing and Redevelopme�it Authority of the Cit-y of Saint Pau1, Minnesota (Local Pizblic �gency) , in ehe above-identified pro�;ram, my opi_ni.on, includino certain factual statements requestecl by the Dep�rtmenC of Housing and Ur'aan Development, is as follows: 1. I have revie�aed the Legal Information submitted here��rith on FiUD Form HUD-6103 as part of the I�ei_gliborhood Development Program Application of suid T.ocal Public Abency, dated January 9, 1959, I have made an examination of applicable State la�� and am of the opinion that since the date of completion oi the s�id Legal Information form there has not been any court decision, statutory or constitutional enactment, or any revision or amendment of any State or 1oca1 la�a requiring any ch�n�e or supplementation of the Legal Information submi.tted as aforesaid, ancl L-hat the said Leoal Informaeion as of L-he date of this opi.nio�i is, to the best of my knocaledge artd belief, true and correct. 2. I have reviewed the Neighborhood Developraent Progra��i �pplicat-ion, ciated January 9, 1959, and approved by the Local Yublic Agency on January 9, I969, for �:n annual increment to Prog-tarn to (a) the size and character of the urban rene��ial areas constitutino tiie proposed Program, (b) the proposed Program, (c) tt�a activities to be undertaken by the Local Public Agency in carrying out the proposed Pro�ram, and (d) the proposed t�iethod of financin� the Progra:u. 3. To the best of my kno�,�ledge, there is no pending or threatened litigation of any kind concerni.ng said Program. 4. I am of the opinion tnat the Local Publfc Agency Y�as been legally created and is a duly organized and acting public Uody having the legal. power to undertake, carry out, and finance the Progrurn and Program activities described in the applicati.on in the maiiner set forth ttierein after completion of the followino actions: a. Revie�� and approval of Redevel.opment Plans by the Council of the City of Saint Paul after public hearing. 5. I am of the fur�her opinion, on the basis of the data and information submittecl in support of the application: a. lfiat the proposed urban renewal areas consl-ituting the Program meet the requirements o£ State lao.*, particularl..y Section 4b2.421, Subdivisi.ons 11 and 1.3 o£ i�linnesota Statutes, for undertakin�; the proposed Pro�ram activities and carryir; out the proposed Pro�ram therein. .,.--� �;��„`�, � � ATrPORNEYS OPIrdIOV -2- JANUr1RY 9, 19b9 b. That the proposed urban renewal areas constitutinE the Program are �oithin the meanino of Section 110(c) of 1'itle I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, predor�itlantly residential, witli the exce_ptions that the Central Core, Seven Corne-rs, and West r:id�•�ay Areas ure not predo,ni�iantly residential. c. That the Program and Program activities described in the application are consistent with the Urban Rene��;al P1ans �ahich tiave been prepared for the urUan renewal areas conprising the areas covered by the proposed Program. � � I , , % . ,� �� , .�, ... � ,:; , ,f JAi�IT:S T. HAP.T, CHIEF COLPISI:L ' ' > � M . LEGl�L If��^?':1�"!C:� f�CF�'-f Fa�t UR��;t� F:E�?��'r�L PEi��lEC7 PAR`� I I - Rr�:t�Ft i G I 7�1T I�:l QR CQ��SERVAT I Oi� �C71 V I 71 Ev A. Name, Or�cnization, and Tcrritorial ,rurisdiction of LocaI Public Agency. 1. (a) The legal cotporate na7e oP the Local Public A�ency id�ntified in the Applic�tion dated January 9, , I9 b%', is: HOUSIi�,?G AND R�D�V�:LOP�;::,NT AUTI:ORITY OF I'�3E CITY OF SAINT PAUL, PSIIv'I�;�SOTA (b) The citations of la�r respecting such n�e are as follovrs: rlinnesota Statutes (hereai'ter cited as "t�I.S.") Secti_on 462.425, Sut;divisions 1 throuoh 7; Resolutioi� ot- the Council of the City of Saint �'aul, Council File No. 141420, dateci Seprember 12, 19L.7, 2. The Local Publ.ic Aoency was organized on the- 1��day of Seatember , lg L�7 under the follo;ring lu�ts: � M.S. Section 462.425, Subdivisions 1 through 7. Constitution�l. statutory, and charter provisions: ibid. 3. (a) D�es the Local Public Agency have a s1ecial charter? [] Yes [�{] No (b) If the Local Public Agency has a charter, submit with the Ap�lication a complete copy of the charter, with all amend:nents to the date of such Application, duly certified by the officer having custody of the offici.e.l records of the Loca.l Public Roenry, specifyin� herein the date of the latest 2:�encLnent of the charter: , 19�. 4. (a) Has the Loc�:l Public Agency adopted by-lavis, rules, or regulations for the conduct of its affairs? � Yes [] No (b) If the ansiver to the foregoing question is "Yes", subr,iit with the Application a copy of such by-larrs, rules, or regul.ations, with all amendments to the date af the Applicati.on, duly certified by the officer havin; custocLy of �he offici2.1 recorda of the Local Public Agency, specifying herein the date of the latest amendment of such by-lacrs, rules, or regulations: (Or�it this item if the requested data are included within the organization trAnscript heretofore subrnitted or v�hich is submitted here�rith in accordance with the requirements of Section G, Pai•agraph 3, belon.) , 19—. 5. (a) Is the proposed urban renewal area described in the Application located e+holly within the �uthorized territoria.l jurisdiction of the Local Publ.ic Agency? ["�n�' Yes �] t10 (b) IP the �s;�sr is "No", include explunation. � - 1 - . i • . � B. G°neral Pomer. 1. Is the I,ocal Public Agency en-pos�ered to pl��i, to wzciert:�e r.nd czrry out, atid to finance an urban renerral project involving rehabi.litation or conservation for r�ich fine�icial aid under Titie I of the above cited Federal laf� �r�y be provided? [}{� Yes [] No 2. If the a.nsr�er to the foregoin� cuestion is "Yes", cite in genex�il i,he enablin� legislation, constitutional provisfons, coart opinionS, end other l��s upon Ghich you base your conclusion. Citations: M.S. 462.�f21, Subclivision 13; T4.S. 462.545, Subdivision 2. C. Specific Pomers. 1. Is a public hearin� re�uired by State or loc�l 1�7 in connect�on rith fu�y phase of the pro- posed uroan rene�val project? ��] Yes E] I�o (a) Citations: M.S. �F62.521, Stibdivision 1 ri.S. 462.525, Subdivision 2. (b) fte�narks: These statutes require public hearing on the project prior to City Couticil ap�r.oval of a redevelopm�nt plan, and public hearing in the event of ne�otiated dispositiot� of project lands. 2. Has a public hearing been held in connection �ith any �has� of t�� proposed u�bFn reae�,;al pm3 sct:_ (a) As �nd if required by State or loc�.l lc�:r? [] Yes [� No (b) As contemplated by Section 105(d) of Title I of the aL�ove Cited Federa.] las�? [] Yes [� No 3. Does the law require thet a�y deterninz�t3on, Pfndirg, revie��, P�;�ibval, or other action be m�,de or h�,d at the local level, or by some other pub).ic �oclp or official, b�fore tt�e Local Public Agency may undert�ze or carry out tt�y neceu:�^xy ac�ior. pe2•tainin� ti� or any phase of the proposed urban rener,fll project? [X] Xes [] No (a) Cit�tions: M.S. 462.515; . M.S. 462 .5?_1. (b) Reaa�'�s: Planni_ng Board must rnake a written report on a redevelop,�ent plarl and the City Council must hold a publi_c hearir.g and malce fincii.ngs prior to a�proval of the redeveloprnent p1at4. - 2 - • • C. Specific Po�ers (Coretinued) 4. C;}►at pbzses of the p�posed urb�.n rene,�al pro,�ect or what fuuctions of the Lc�cal Public Agency, generally or in re��ect to the project, r�ill be or �re required b;� la�v to be per- for�pd by the State, the Ritmicipulity, or by arLy other public ho�y or public officia.l (other thP.n the Local Public �bency}? (a) Ez�uluin fuily: A state puUlic body, includin� �nunicipalities, may undei take activities �or the ��urpose of ai_ding and cooperating in tY�e planning and unciertakino oi a renewal project �aithout limitation of the LPA's authori.ty to act. (b) Citations: p�,S. 4-62.581. 5. (�.) Is th2re any litigation pending, or thre:�tened, or deemed necessary. affecting a.ny nec- ess�ry action pertaining to or �y porrer or �ut2;ority of the Local Public Agency to underta.ke and carry out or to finance the proposed urb�n renev�al project or a�v phase thereof? [] Yes [�t] No (b) If the ansaer to the fore�oing question is "Yes", give a stateMent of details respect- ing the nature of such litigution; and attach a copy of the pleadings, if �y. St�te�ent of d�ts�ils and co�y o� pleading attachetl: [] Xes 6. (e.) Dfles the Local Public Agency, tlie P.tunicipality, or other public body have the authority to prepare a gener�l or master pl�,n for the de�elo��ent of the locality as a v�hole in which the urb�n renerial area is located? � [X] Yes [] I;o G*ltations: P;.S. 462.351 througli 462.364; Chapter b7, Saint Patil Legislati.ve Code. (b) If the ansi�er to the foregoing question is "Yes"� identify the local pubiic body. City of Saint Paul and Plannin� i�oard oi Sair,t naul. (c) Does the Giunicipality have the authority to prepare and present to the Housing t.nd Ho�e Finance Agency a "t?orkable Progx•em" as described in Section 101(c) of Title I of the above cited FederaZ lae�? [X� Yes [] No Citations: I�I.S. 462.5 81. 7. Is there adectuate legai authority for the preparation �.n.nd aporova.� of an official urban re- newal pla.n for an urbz,n rene�val px�oject �rhich can meet the rec,�uire�aents of Section 110(b) of Title I of the Pt;ove cited Federal lac�? �X] yes [] Pdo Citations: i�S.S. 462.445, Subdivision 1 (4) , 4 (3) ; ri.S. 462.515; r•�.s. 462.52i. - 3 - • � C. S,necific Povr.rs (Contir.uea!) ii. Is adeqne�e anthority vested und�r State e:.nd local 1�.�•s to pei�it t3�e fnlfill�cat of the re- , qvirer�ents t�hich are i�;wsed by or �uat �e ir._�osed pursua..nt to Title I of the �.E>ove cited Federal laH 'upon Local P-ablic Agencies receiving financial e.ssist�zice thereund�r. �vith re- s�ect to: (a) The relocation of fr��ilies di�laced fro� the urb�nn renec�al area � (Section 105(c) of Title I)? �i] Yes [] No Citations: ri.S. 402.445, Sul�divi_sion 4 (17); r�.s. 462.531. M.S. 4�2.545, Subdivision 6 (b) Salsry. ��.ge, �3d l��r �te�d�rc�� (��c�ion 1C9 of �atd Title I)7 [� Yes [] No Cit�tionatrl.S. 4b2.�!-<<5, Subdivisioii 4 (2) and (5) . • 9. Is Pdequate authox•ity v2sted under Scsate s.�d loc�l larrs to permit t[�e prvvision of cash or r.cn•-ca,sh local gr�its-in-uid as d�flned in s�id Title I? [Y� Yes [] No (a) I�idicate the conte�rplated sources of tdie loca.l gra,nts-in-aid for the pmposed project, i.e., the munic�gality, Loca1 Public �1;e�cy sore other �eacy, etc. (1) Rene�aal ]3ond �ut�ds (?_) Saint Pau1 General Obligation Boncis arid General Revenue (3) School Distr_ict Bonds. (4) Tax Levy 5) Civic Center Bonds (b) C tations to authority of ea.�h cont�_�l�ted source of local grants-in-aid: (1) Chapter 831, Lac�rs , 1953; Chapter 499, Laws 1967. (2) Chapter 475, 2°t1riI1CSO�a S�atutes; Charter of Ci_ty of Saint Paul, Sections 200 through 232. (3) M.S. 123,35 (4) M.S . 46?. .545 (5) Chapter 459, Laws 1967. (c) P.e�narks: See ND 503. 10. I3oes aqy provision of State or local 1�*r restrict the right of the Loca1 Public A�ency to dispose of land acquirad for redevelopc:en� purposes or prescribe the u�ethods or impose con- ditions upon land disposal? [� Yes [] No (a) Citations: �1.S. 462.525. - 4 - • • C. .Specific Po:�ers (Continued) 10. (b) Remarks: Cer.tain proteceive restrictions imposed, e.�. , public tiearing or. negotiat-ed disposal, limitatioti o.i purchaser's power to reconvey. D. Urbare Renez�ai Area -- Le�nt EIi�ibility and Qs�atification. Basing your jud�ent u�on data and infore�ation in and sub�itted in suu_zs�ort of the Application, is the propossd urbF.n reaeG�al area legaily eligible and legally Qualifzec� under State �nd local lAu as the area of and for �a urb�n rene:��1 parojeci,: (a) �ith respect to the size of the urbQn rene�:ral flres�? [X] Yes [] [vo Citations: M,S. 4b2.421, Subdivision 13; M.S. 46`1_.445, Subdivision 4 (�) . (b) fliich respect f,o the conditions of slu�, blight, or dateriar�tion existing in the urban re- newal area? � Yes [] No Citations: ,S.S. 462.��21, Succlzvisions 11 ar.d 13. M.S e 462.�r45, Subdivi.sion �+ (8) . (c) Aith re�ect to other specific cluulification requirer�ents p�x•tfuent to the urb3n rene�3A1 are�, specifying th�, ic�posed by law? �� 'Ye� [] No (1) Identification of other speciPic qu�ali.fication reciuire��nts: (a) Land in the project area would not be made availa.ble for redevel�pm�nt without the financiaZ aid to be soughL. (b} Z"ne redevelopment plan �vill afford ma.:imum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the localit} a.s a whole, £or the redevel.opri�nt of the area by private enterp-rise. (c) The redevelop�nent plan conforms to the general pl�n for. the developme�:�t of the comnunity as a wnole. (2) Citations: M.S. 462.521, Subdivision 2. - g ._ . � . � E. RehaLilitation or Coraserv�tiozb FoaErs. 1. List, by citation, the �anstitutio�rl, stFtutfla�, m.nd ch�rter provisions, �ith judicial d�- cisions thereon, and the loc�l cACies or orcifn�nces Nhich e�ill be utilized by the Loca1 Public A�ency in carrying out a pm�r�.,� of rehabilit:tion in the pro�osed urb�n rener�Pl areu. M.S. �+62.445, Su'�division 4 (3) ; Chapte-r 54, Hot�sin�; Code; Chapters 60-6�E, Zoning Code of the Legislative Code oi the Gity of Saint Paul. 2. List, by citation, code provisions or acLninis�r�ztive detereminations r•hich establish standards to Ue utilized in currying out a �ro�ram o� reh�bilitation. ibid. 3. Does the l�v� permit the acquisftion of re�.l pro�erty by the I,�ca1 Fublic Agency, in the pin- pos�d urbgn rene.�nl �.rea. t�y e:7lnent d�r,:�zin or otherGise� �here necessary to: (a) Eli�niu�te unhe�.lthful, iu�nuitary, or un��.fe conditions? � Yes [] Pio (b) Lessen density? [�] yes [] I1� (c) Elir�in�te obsolete or other uses detrinen�r.l to the public welfare? �� Yes [] PIo (d) Otlierrrise re,;,ove or prevent the spread of b?ight or �eteriortz- tion? �v� Yes [] No (e) Provide land for ne.^;d�d gublic faciliti�s? �j Yes [� i:o (f) Citations: r1.5. 46?_.4?_l, Subdivisiona 11 and 13. M.S. 4h2.4��5, Su'r,division 1 (4) and 4 (3) . (g} Ezplflin fully crhat po��ers Qnd findings nre relied upon t� thp Local Public Agencv to un- dertake the acquisition of lAnd �,nd inpmveu�ents by e,�inent do�ain oi• otiz�rsaise: the po-��er of eminent do�,lain ti��ith LI?e power of superior public use is vest-�d in the LPA and may be exercised tipon a determi.natian that acquisitic�i� i� necessary to eliminate one of the conditions recited in M.S. 462.425. 5ec Nf.S. 462.445, Subciivzsions 1 (6) , ?_ 2.nd 3. 4. Does StRte or local lcw re�uire the pay�acnt of ad va]_ore�fl t�.xes or p�yments in lieu of such tazes on the property c:hich the Local Public A�ency acq�.;ires as pro�ect land? [] Yes �� i�o Citations: pi.S. 4 G?_.575. - 6 - • • E. Rehabi Ii4aYion or CQ,nscrvetio:z Po�.�^rs (�ntirwecl) 5. Iloes the I,oc�.l PubJ.ic 1`�p:�cy h�e� tbe po;�er to oblig�te thE purc3��_sers or lessees of 1Fnd in the proposed urb�n re�e°�;<tl sz•�a (r�ee Sec. 105(b) of Title I of the �,t�ve cited Fed�rr,1 la;:�): (a) To dsvote the laud to ttie uses pre^�cribed by e.nd in confor�ity �ith the pertinenL uzb�.n ren��r<1 Dlrs,? [X�{Yes [] ho (b) 1b be�in the buil.ding of the ir.prov��nnts on such l�;�d s�ithin a re�sonrble ticc7 [� Yes [] t:a (c) Citations: r1.S. 462.525, Subdivisi_ons 5 and 7. 6. Cite any provision in St1te or loc^.1 1�� «bich prescrib�s a titne linit pithin which pr�3ect land must be disposed of L�y the I�c��.l Fublic Agency. None. F. Financing Powers. 1. Is the Local Public A�ency authori�.eci b;, State e.nd lac�.l lai� Lo obt�in finpn�ial nssist�nce under Ti*le I of the a�xive cited Feder�.I la��'? [ ] Yes [l No (&) Citations: ' (b) Remarks: 2. If the ans�•rer to the for°going c�uestion is "Yes", is the Locr�l Public A;ency r.uthorized to obtain a Title I "�dvance" for surceys ar�@ glrins for fln ur�a.� rer�er•ial project ��d to zoree to rep»3� such advance, with interes+, ont of Fsiy money� E•rhich bar�:ae available to the Lr�cal Putr lic Agency for the undertaking of the'urb� rene�al projeet involvecl? [ ] Yes [] Na Citations: 3. Does the Local 1'ublic Agency have �I�� po:er to borro:r �:oncy (ott�er thr.r� advaz;ces as ufores�id} to c�rry out the urban rene}7�1 pivj ect: (a) P'rom the Feder�.I Covern.;��t t�nder Title I of the ata�ve ci.ted Fedsral la�;? " . C] Yes [] P:o - 7 - • • F. Financing Povers (Continued) 3. (b) Prom other sourcesl [] Yes [] tdo (c) Citations: 4. Is the Loca1 Pubifc A�ency �utl.orized to provide reasonable security for the p�ynent of tt�e princip�l of �nd interest on its obli��tions evi@encin� �ny Title I loa.n c�hich ��y be m�de ta it �aith respect to the pra�.�sed urb� r4ne�aal pro�ect? [� Yes [; h� (a) Citfltio:��: (b) fce�aarks: (If the ansrver to the foregoing c�uestion is "Yes", describe the nature of the security) 5. Is the Local Public �ldency authorized to pledge its loan rights under a Title I ioan contract as security for the payment of the princip�:Y of �*�d interest on obligations which it may sell to others than the Federal Gov� ,�ent to finance the proposed urban rener�al project? C� YPS [] No (a) Citations: (b) Re:nark s: 6. Ib es the Local Public Agency have the por�er to borro�v money for the puxpose of refunding Any obligations it may issue to the Federal Government or to others in �onnection w;.th the fi- nancing or refinancin� of the proposed urban renewal project'? [] Yes [] No (a) Citations: - - (b) Remarks: 7. Are there wny constitutional, statutory, or charter limitations on the "debt" inr,urrin� powers of the L�uc�..l Yublic A�ency? . � �� yPS �� ho - 8 - • • • F. Finc*ncing Powers (Contincied) 7. (a) Citations: (b) R�aarks, citin� relev�nt �udicial decisions: 8. Are there �ny constitutiona.l, s1;nt�zt�ry, or charter li!�itations on the t�.xing porsurs of. the I,oc�l Public t�ency? [] Yes [] ho (a� Citations: (b) Re.�srks, citing relevant judicial decisions: G. Or�wzization Trmiscript. YdO�: The foilowing is not epplicable and should ba d.i.sre�ayded if the Local Publi.c l��e;acy is a county, city, to�;m, village, or other traditional type of local government or municipality. 1. Has the Local Public Agency heretofore su��itted copies of its transcript of organizatioa to the Urban Rener�A1 Administration or its predecessar, the Divisioii of Sluin Clearance and Ur- ban Redevelopment, or to a Regional Office of the Ilousing and Ho�e Fina�ce Agency, in con- nection with �y project under the Title I progr:m7 [] Yes [] r?o 2. If the answer to the above question is rYes", the remainder of this S°ction G is not a.��li- cable to the Loc�.l Pubiic A�ency and should be disregarcied. 3. If the Local Public Agency is (a) a public housing authority or gublic housing agency, or (b) A redevelopment agency, a redevelopment co�-mission, or other s�ecial typa of' red�velnp- ment entity (and if the ans:rer under �'aragrRph 1 above is "P7o"), su�it hei°e�itti tr;o cc��ies of a transcript of the organization of the Local Public Agency. Each copy of the tra.nscript of organization should include one certified cog�y of eF.ch docunent necessary to evidence, under applicable Si:ate and loca.l laF�, the proper est�blish�ent �.*�d organiza- tion of the Loc�l Public Agency, the sppointment a�d qualification of the membQrs of the ori.gin��. governing body, thc holding of the original organization raeetin�, the electior. or �3�pointmci�f; of tbe original officers, and the a�option of by-lac�s or other procedural re�ula.ticas. Illustrative of the type of docu�:nents required to be submitted are the fo11oF-in� Fihich under certa;.n Stt?te rand local lzs�s �re necess�ry for the preaaratioa of the tr�o transcripts of org<�niz�tion: (a) T;�ro cer•tified copies of extract� fro:� the c�inutes of the meetir.g or meetin�s of the govern- ing boc�y of the h4lmicipality or appropriate politica.l subdivfsio�� at Y;hich the resoiutions - 9 - � • C. Or�aaiization Tti-mzscript (Contin.zed) or orclinsu�ces nutlaorizing th� creetion, desi�.ation, End organizEtion of the LACal Public Agency ►,�,re con�idered �:nd adopted, inclu�in.�, i� r��r�ropriaf:e, copies of na�ices of s�ch meetings Pnd ��ivers of and consents ta such meetings; (b) T�:� certiPied copies of the certificate of necessity or certific�.te of incorp�ratfon or sim- ilar documen�t issued by the St�.i;e Housing Goarcl or C�mmissioi�, the State G�i�roratic,n Ch�- mission, or other public tx�ay �r official as c�ay be re4uired by applic�.ble ls;�; (c) Tr;o certified co�ies of each certificate of a�pointment, by the rn�ypr or other �ppro�rieta appointin� officer of the t'unicip�lity, of each of the original ruembers of the goven�ing body of the Local Fublic Agency, rvith o.n Aapropri�te certification that the said certifi- cates of a�pointment are on file and uf record in the office of the certifying ofPicer; (d) Tr;o certified copies of extracts from the minutes of the mEeting cr we�tin�s of the govern- ing boc�y of the htunicipality oz• other �+7propri�te politicnl subdivision at r,hich the a�p�int- ment of e�ch of the original mc��bers of th� governing body of �he Local Public Agency �as confii�ed or a�proved, p�here such confirynatio�i or approval is reqaired by applicable la�, (e) T`�o certified copies of the certificate of Approval of the appointments of each of the original menbers of the governing bodq of the Local Public A�ency issu�:� b� the State Hot:,ing F�oard, Cornmission, or siailar public boc�, if required by �pplicable la;r; (� T��o certified copies af the oath of offic� or acceptance �f appointment, if requir�d �y lae;, of each original. a�pointee to the governing br,c�y of the Local Public Agency; (g) T�,�o certifiecl copi.es of extracts from t13e :ninutLs of the orgxnizatic•c� ff�eetS.ng na- i3ac•etings of the Loca) Public Agency at v;hich the original by-law� �id official seal were adop�ecl, ef- ficers were elec.ted, aaid ottier proceeclings relating to the orga.niza.tion of the I,�cat :'u�lic Agency were taken, includi►�g capi?s of notices of such meetiti,�,c a.nd of the �aivers of az�d consent to such meetings; (h) �vro certified copies of the by-lati�s of the Local Public Agency as origingll.y P.�opted, if not included within the above-oentioned minutes of the org�.nization raeeting; and (i) Tsro certified copies of each amendment or chs�i�e in th� by-la��s of the Local Yubiic A�enc;� to the date of the sut�r�ission of the organization transcript, includfr.g certifiec? ex.i;x°acts fron t.he minutes of the proceedin�;s of the goveiming bocjy of the I,o�cal Public Aoenc� and other documents, if a*�y, necessary to evidence the proper adoption of �n� such �unen�nents or changes. - 10 - ! • OPIi�?IU:7 OF Ct�L\SEL I, the undersigned , DO HI:IZ:��' Cl�z:T�IFY that I am the duly appoi_nted and acting at:torney at law for L-he Local Yubiic tl�ency narned in the Application to ��hi_ch this opini.on appertains ; that I have t�een �.uthori.zed to submit the �orego�_nb Le�al Tn{or- mation in behalf of said Local Fublic A�ency; and t17at such Le�al Information is true azid carrect to the best oi r:�y kr.o��leci.ge aild inrormation. I have reviewec? such AppJication, da.ted January 9, 1�69, and approved by the LocaZ Public Agency �n January 9, 19b9, incluling particularly the data and inior- mat:ion rel.ati�g to (a) the size and character of the pro�.>osed urban re�ewal ar.c�a, (b) the p:oposeri project_ for �ahich su7°veys aild plans a.re to be pr�epareci, �c j i',i� activi_lies to be utidertaken by the I.,ocal Public Agency in surveyi.ng and plar,tii.z�.� the proposed project, and (d) the proposed rlethod of: fin�ncing the proj�ct. I am or the further opinion, on the ba.sis of the data and inf:oz-rnation subinitt�d in support of the Applieation, that rhe prc�posecl urban ren��Y.*al area is a slum, blighted, deteriorated, or deteriorating are�. t�ritliin the mear.ing oi sucil I"ederal law and that it meeLs the requirements of Sta.te la�=�, par�icuiarly Section 462.�121. (17.) & j13) of Llinnesot::� Statutes, for unciertaking the p-roposed urban renewal project. Dated this 9th day of Jamiary, 19u9. Jt`�2�1:: T. HART � _ _ , % / �. i �,�',� . %; , 421 t�;abasha Strect � Saint Paul, t•ii_nnesot_a. 55102_n_ ��