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RESOLUTION
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WFIEREAS, the City o aint Paul recognizes that the Governor's Stadium Screening committee has solicited
proposals from all Minneso communities interested in hQSting the development of a new Twins ballpark,
and such proposals will help fo?x��the Governor's recommendarion to the 20041egislature; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has�become a regional center for arts, culture and entertainment through a
rich variety of organizations and institutio committed to creating a vibrant urban center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Pau1 has joined t ether time and time again to develop strong public and
private partnerships to create economic growth,�vitality and wonderful opportunities to enhance urban
living; anci
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wild and the Xcel Energy Cen have proven to be tremendous economic
generators for the City and have made major contributions to an economic growth in our city; and
WIIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes the strong potential o the Minnesota Twins to add to urban
economic growth and vitality by locating in our City; and
WIIEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that a public/private partners�.{p that allows for the
cons#uction of a ballpazk in Saint Paul would be positive for the City, and rep�esents the investment of
hundreds of millions of dollars in our community; and �
must include a strong working relationship with the hospitality industry, labor,
and others to ensure success; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul recognizes that a ballpark in Saint Paul must contribute to
economic development objecfives, including bringing new visitars and jobs to the City and ge
state and local taY revenues; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE50LVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the vision of bringing the
Minnesota Twins and a new ballpark to Saint Paul;
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37 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul supports the delivery of a proposal to the
3 8 Governor's Stadium Screening Committee to develop a new Twins ballpazk at the Gateway site in parinership
39 with the Twins and the State of Minnesota, provided that any such proposal will not require the use of City
40 generalfund funding.
Benanav
Bostrom
Helgen
Lantry
Mcatyomery
Thune
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DepartrnenVOffice/council: Date Initiated:
MO — MayotsOffice �-��-� Green Sheet NO: 3009895 _
Contact Person & Phone: Deoartment Sent To Person InitiaUDate
Dennis Flaherty � 0 a or's f5ce
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Action Requested:
That the Saint Paul City CouncIl approves supporting the delivery of a proposal to the Governor's Stadium Screening Committee to
build Twins ballpark in the City of Saint Paul.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejed (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firtn ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Seniice Commissioa 2. Has this person�rm ever been a city emptoyee?
Yes No
� 3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
curzent city employee?
Yes No
Explain atl yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The opportuniry to bring two to three million new visitors to Saint Paul will have a posirive impact on the City's economy, urban vitality
and reputation as a narional point of destination.
AdvantaaeslfApproved:
Sends a strong message that Saint Paul is prepazed to be a part of a Snancially feasible solution to develop a new Twins ballpark and
keep Major League baseball in Minnesota for the long term.
DisadvantaAeslfADproved:
None
DisadvaMaaes If Not Approved:
Lose an opportunity to compete for the development of a new Twins ballpazk and related investment of significant State and private
dollazs.
Total Amount of CosURevenue Budgeted:
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