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233010 a ! _ =� , _' � 2�34��0 L ; ORIGINAL TO�.CITY�CLERK �' � � CITY OF ST. PAUL FOENCIL N�, p, �_ , OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. CO NCIL RESOLUTION-GENERAL FORM � � PRESENTED BY �G� !! ,/�y�J��Gf' � COMMISSIONE DAT � � f i — • i � + WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation and � Public Buildings is engaged in developing and maintaining ; a lon.g range beautification program throughout the� ; Saint Paul parks system, and said Department has prepared � a Proposed Beautification Plan for St. Paul Parks System; therefore be it � , � � - RESOLVED� That the Council of the City of �aint Paul t � hereby officially adopts said . Proposed Beautification Plan � � for St. Paul Parks System� copy of said Beautification. Plan { � ��being attached hereto and made a part hereof by �eference. / t r 1 r ' � I � : 1 � .. � - i � F M A R � � j ,, � z ' � Asst. Corp ration Counsel � ; • _ � � � � � I r„r ��'R � � 196� .; ; COUNCILMEN • Adopted by the Council 19` , Yeas Nays Carlson +�� 1 � 1�� Dalglish � - / pproved �19— Holland , (_ 4 � Meredith v Tn Favor � � . �et,e�'�aar1_. � Mayor Tedesco A gainst t Mr. President, Byrne � � Pt1BUSH,ED APR 19 � ' . 2 2 67 , � ,�22 i ; _ • � i t „ , s � �r �{��'e f, � - .� � �1 � Department of Parks and Recreation and Public Buildings � � , St. Paul, Minnesota � IvLarch 196? � Proposed Beauti.fication Plan for St. Paul Farks System i I. Scope and Objectives of Program: ' fi T'he Department of Parks and Recreation and Public Bui.ldings has long been � concerned with efforts to beautify St. Paul. The heart of this concern, of � � � course, has been, and continues to be, our parks system. +�Vith the ever- � increasing d emand for open park spaces� it is vital that we mainta,in and � � � � improve our existi.ng open spaces and park lands, and make them more r ; attractiv� and beautiful for our citizens to use and enjoy. . ; , R � Through the years budgetary liuiitations have prevented this department i � from beautifying our parks in the manner which is desirable. The few • � I ; � efforts at beautification which have taken place over the years have been � � 1 primarily through the assistance of private groups, e. g. , the Kiwanis Club's ' � i � j flowering crab apple tree planting program, and the efforts of the Women's � � Institute to improve Rice Park. 1 � Now, in 1967, we are presented with the first real opportunity in many ; years to develop and maintain a long range on-going beautification program .� � � throughout our entire parks system. A combination of factors has made ` this present opportunity possible: A concerted effort to attract private � r �. � contributions for beautification purposes; the availability of federal beauti- ' t i fication funds on a matchi.ng basis; and finally, the real possibility that ; � St. Paul will have a permanent capital improvement prograrn which will � unable us to upgrade much of our parks system, with beautification activities being a vital part of this program. 1 ` . � � � , � � �� I i � a i t = ' t + - � i _ ; It is our feeling that in order to encourage other segments of our community � � r � to begin planning and carrying out beautification activities, the city govern- , i ' ment in general, and the Parks Department in particular, must lead the way ; k � in this important endeavor. Thus, it is our hope and plan not only to ; � physically beautify our entire parks and parkway system, but by doing � ' - i this� to encourage all segments of our community to do the same. 3 � � : � i This department has long desired to carry out a program such as the one 1 ! � which is described in detail later in this re ort, Throu h the efforts of � ! �` P g I I the Mayor's office, a major endeavor is now under way to create in St. Paul ' � : an organization known as Urban Beauty, Inc. This group would have as its ' t ` i concern the development of a year-round program to beautify the total city; � f i � f � to stem the current apathy concerning beautification; and to develop in the ' : citizens of St. Paul an appreciation of aesthetics. � ! i � ; After discussions with members of the Mayor's sta£f and many citizens i i interested in beautification, it was decided that the most appropriate ; � � ! rnanner in which to begin this total beautification effort in St. Paul would � � • � ; r be for the Parks Department to initiate a major effort to beautify our parks. ; � � Consequently, the program described in this report was prepared. ! 1 � � � , After discussions with the various other city departments to coordinate � I { - t beautification efforts, and with funds made available by generous citizens i ; ' � � and groups in St. Paul, it was decided to seek federal beautification funds � I ; a far 1967. This plan will be gresented to the St. Paul City Council, for : 't s - . official approval of this program, as the Beautification Program .of the _ 1 ' -2- � ! � � ? r_ ' � � _ � � i J' r ' � � , • � ti + i f . . � � � i � ; Department of Parks and Recreation and Public Buildings. This will be ' � � the first step toward the development of a comprehensive beautification ! � program involving all segments of our community. : _ ; II. Description of Program: � I i �Following is the specific Beautification Plan which has been prepared + � i for the four year period from 1967 to 1970. The various projects are �� f divided into four categories, in a manner similar to that used by the ' ± , 'r : federal government. Since it is our intention to apply for federal beauti- ' , � , � ' I fication funds, it seemed appropriate to prepare our plan in a manner � consistent with the federal guidelines. The four categories, and the types F � r of activities they include, are as follows: i � : 1. Upgrading and rehabilitation of parks, including con.struction, � i renovation, provision of basic water and sanitary facilities, in- • terior paths, walks, roadways, landscaping, shelters, and other � t ' similar items normally associated with park and open-space areas. = f � . ; 2. Designing and constructi:on, substantial upgrading, or other improve- , � , ment of public places such as malls, squares, plazas and waterfront r � ' areas, including construction or installation of fountains, decorative � ; pavement, and lighting, planters, street furniture, kiosks, and � � similar improvements, and construction of facilities for outdoor i ; exhibits. � � f 3. 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SCUEFFE � • 11' M '1 Sur,onw Fa��S ' N�� t �� ,rrN PGR • ' MOf r � i � srniru �r RK 1 t k �1 - sovr� Sr. a�ru�NY I r 1�[ k �I t STEtS 80 N! s' �I Sr4�S o ' 11� � �I STINSON �I x Ft 4U�•?hUT ARKWAY • MI if 1 SYL Atd ' 11 rl Zt�VLOR'S SCN�� II i ' Vt��=V . . . 11 I �I \!LLLEV " � ' �'I I • '�Y,_PIINN�U:.NA • • NI �1 b!{J=`i0(K P�,fzKWA�1 • � M�' I WILD_{Z • ' � MI �! ' CQRVERS A E �ESTORAr�oN ' � I,00c� I,q�O 25,�00 10�00o N 3y • ' ' M�i 1 ,1 ,. .TOTAL I 5 3 500 50000 �o�noo M1 1 (9 I nc� Nf f �t (` . yr . AlL i�RO�E�TS IIJ�IUp� g y, pES� N " l.ocA� IiJSPEGTION FEES MI 1 ;f [1 � � . � : : III. Description of Resources , ; : � The finanCial resources needed to carry out this program will come _ � from several sources, including private contributions, department ; ; -� ; funds, and federal beautification funds. The private funds will come � � � �. from a variet of sources: Individuals foundations and business firms � � Y > > > .- I i all interested in making St. Paul a more beautiful city. The depart- � ' � . � � ; ment funds will consist primarily of labor costs involved in designing = � ' i i and inspecting the various projects. Over the past several year� this ' ' i i department has spent an average of only $1, 000 per year on beautifica- ; ' ; I tion activities. While this is an insignificant amount i.n comparison to � f k j I what is needed, it will of course continue to be used as part of this p�ro- � ' I � f gram. The ability of the city to carry out this total program is heavily � I � � dependent upon the use of federal beautification funds. 4Vhile the private ` ' � . contributions and the department funds are already available, the federal ;` � matching funds are vital. if this program is to be carried to a successful � conclus ion. 1 ' Although this program will be the primary responsibility of the Parks , � � , ' } ± � and Recreation and Public Buildings Department, other city depart- � ' ` � � ments wi.11 be involved in this program. The Bureau of Lighting of the k - � Public Utilities Department has been consulted with regard to all of � # the lighting projects. The personnel in this bureau have been most ' � � i ; d � 1 helpful, and have indicated their complete willingnes s to cooperate with t - - � '; the Parks Department. The Public Works Department has planned, ' k �: � � . and is prepared to carry out, the construction of the scenic overlook � � , � � r: -13- ' � fi r , .. • , . . - I ; � j , , - � ; at Fort Snelling, on land immediately adjacent to Mississippi River Boule- � � _ � vard, as a part of the St. Paul parkway system. � . ; � � j The private funds which have been donated to the city are for specific + � � projects, such as the waterfall and formal garden at Como Park. The ! � � donors have been consulted in the planning of these projects and have 1 ' i � s approved of the plans developed by this department. The ultimate re- � ( � I sponsibility for this entire pragram, however, rests with the Depart- I � ment of Parks and Recreation and Public Buildings. it � ! i � - i i 1 / � � i 1 j � � � i � � t , � : F 1� i } � � t t F ' j t � t - r � i I - � �� • f I • I -14- � � i' � i: , , � . . , . , - � , _ � � (Since this material was prepared in the fall of 1966, a group of citizens has ' � ; met to lay the groundwork for the actual organization of Urban Beauty, In- : ; corporated. The organization should be formally organized by this spring. ) _ , ' � IV. URBAN BEAUTY, INCORPORATED, St. Paul, Minnesota � , � I � � ; f It is hereby proposed that a group be organized, to be known as � , � � Urban Beauty, Incorporated. This group would have as its concern the ' I : � � � � , development of a year-round program to beautify the total city; to stem " � _ i the current apathy concerning beautification; and to develop in the citizens � , = i of our city an appreciation of aesthetics. 4 . � This group should be incorporated under the laws of the State of � ' � ; k Minnesota, and should be developed as a tax-exempt, semi-public � ; i � ; � i organization, to be named by the Mayor of the City of St. Paul, with the ! i � . � _ � approval of the City Council. _ � ' � ' � � UBI should be staffed initially with personnel from the Mayor's Office, ; ; � until the time when UBI could afford its own full-time staff. The group k � � r i would seek to coordinate current activities in the field of clean-up and � � : . beautification; to strengthen these programs; and to add new programs . in related areas. � � Finance --Sources of finance could be as follows: - 1. Possibly a city stipend could be developed similar to the funds now appropriated for the Arts and Science program. This fund would pay personnel costs and office expenses. i � � �2. Private groups� such as the Chamber of Commerce, Garden f � Clubs, Women's Institute, etc. , could donate funds for general ; � � operation or for specific projects such as a new park. v ! � 3. Individual donations would be sought. The possibility also � ; ; � exists of selling memberships, but this would entail further � study and consideration. i t = . � -�5- ! k � � � , i I 1 1 , � ^ , ; . _ . � � . ' � 3 i _ i , 4. Foundation aid would be applied for on specific projects, � - , � - 5. On larger developments, working in cooperation with the Parks � ' ; Department, federal grants could be obtained under the ; : Open-Space and Beauti.fication Acts. ; , ► � . Outline of Action t s f After the group is formed and rganized, a meeting of all members - � should follow. At this time a disc ssion of general aims should be h eld, � 3 priorities d�veloped, and division into committees accomplished, Officers ; : � � should be selected and areas of a hority discussed, so that existing pro- = i . grar.zs would not be duplicated. _ Since much of tk�e group acti ity cannot be started until planning is r i i accomplished, a survey of neede areas should be started first. This ' s ' � ; survey would include a listing of 1 areas needing clean-up, a list of j � . � � railroad right-of-ways for possi le inclusion in activities, and a listing ; � t � qf all available land which could e developed for park or recreational � � � { ! uses within the city. This is a low and laborious task. However, it ' � _ � must be done if a total, long ra ge program is to be organized. � � i _ ( Plans should be drawn for pring and sumrner activitiesf and funds � ; q ; . , and personnel sought� to accomp ish these aims. It should be stressed : � that the group would be well ad ised to undertake only those tasks which f = _ � can be easily �inished, It woul be quite discouraging and even possibly -" ' � � ! damaging to the group's future if a number of items were left undone or , ' � only partially completed. Thu , the projects chosen for the first year � � must be carefully selected to rovide a record of achievement for the � � � � group in the minds of our citi enry. � � � f � -16- : � : , °� � . i 1 1 , � J y � • , n ; ' I � � { �i For example, in early spring educational programs can be started ' , � in the schools. Light planting around schools, and children's contests, ° � ;` � can be organized. Perhaps it would be best to choose one or two pilot ; E f = schools with the number to be expanded each year. � In later spring the planti.ng could begin, and work on some projects ; ; F i � commenced, starting with the Parks Department. Also, the litter bags � . and clean-up activities could constitute projects. These must be fully = organized so that work is ready to b�gin in the springtime. _ � Su�gested Committees or Areas of Concern . . , 1. "Existin� Bli�ht" Committee--This committee would deal with , . : � utility wires, billboards, junkyards, etc. They would study and make � ; � recommendations on possible limitations as to size and frequency of down- ' ' � . � � ; town building signs, study the abolition of moving signs and fxee-standing 3 = i 1 � signs (such as those at service stations and shopping centers), regulation ;� � S of all bi.11boards, possible r�designing of oil tanks, and work intensively � i � ' to control water and air pollution. ' �; . . 2. Plantin�--To develop flower contests, perhaps work for a St. Paul � r flower, with a contest and distribution of seeds of this flower, and possi- ` i bly conduct a flower festival which could make St. Paul the "Rose (or - f � some such £lower) Capital of the World. " This committee would seek � f sponsors (i, e. , companies) for plantings, would seek to develop municipal ' ! � F � t : I � gardens in various places in the city (in ac�dition to those in the parks), C � } i � �� work for more trees and flowers downtown, work to beautify gas stations, � : parking lots, and seek groups to adopt and maintain specific lots or gardens. � . : f -17- _ ' � . ,_ , i ( i I = i � . . , .� , � ` - ° ' i ` � � 3. �llTaterfront Redevelopment Committee--Would act as a catalyst . � f � 0 for groups such as the newspapers, Netropolitan Improvement Committee, � ' � � city government, etc. , interested in projects on the waterfront. Could ' � ; � 1 possibly coordinate ideas for Navy Island, to develop a unified over-all � � plan, taking into account architects' plans which have already been drawn. � ± i 4. Smith Park Committee--As with above project, would act as a ' � - � I meeting ground for city redevelopment of park and private "lowertown" -� � � ! � business groups. Would assure that any "Old Town" development would ' come as quickly and smoothly as possible. 5. Loeb Lake Committee --Would clear out trash, develop plans, ' provide personnel, raise funds if necessary, plant trees and shrubs. + i � This could be an excellent project for this group because of existing � ' � - i neighborhood support for the idea, and the fact that results could be seen .� quickly, thus adding to the group's prestige. � � 6. University Avenue and Midway District Committee --Would en- ` � courage and bring about trees and flowers along center section of � , ! � University Avenue. Also, with the heavy density of industrial plants, , could work to develop worker lunch areas on land presently unused or too ! � ' �� blighted to allow for use. With the development of the £reeway systom University Avenue will have to become more attractive to remain an area � r 4 I through which people will travel. The support of the area merchants, who ' ' , are well organized, should be a strong aid in beautification of this street ' � : ; and the total area. ; ' � � � i 7. Historic Sites Desi�nation and Protection Committee--Would pub- � r � licize historic sites, arrange for dedication ceremonies, plaques, and � preservation of any landmarks in danger of demolition. • � -18- � . f i � � ' • ,� � � ; . 8. Education Committee--Would develop school literature; work on plantings at schools; coordinate youth activities, such as the present jMonroe High School Service Day, with other schools; provi3e home ; - ; � check-lists for students; possibly devel.op school contests in art or ' ! i ; i � clean-up or maintaining garden areas. � � � � . 9. Law �lnalysis anc� Recommendations Commit•tee-- Would analyze ` � } existing city ordinances and state laws relating to aesthetics. Would = � - � aid other committees in developing new and needed laws. Would work � � • for public hearings when trees or other historic items were to be re- . i - � " moved by developers. " r i ! } 10. Community Relations (Publicity and Promotion) Committee-- , � Develop speakers bureau; prepare literature on aim and purpose of group; � ' � _ i develop ongoing public relations program; would sponsor St. Paul Con- � � r � ference on Urban Beauty, to be held in spring or summer; would aid in f ' ' i F i seeking personnel for participation in group's activities. : � 11. Special Gifts Committee--Would seek individual, group, and ! ; I federal finances. If group has a treasurer, he should possibly be head � � � � � � of this area. �f 12, Research and Development Committee--Would seek new projects; would develop a long range program in cooperation with city and private ; groups; would aid in developing new municipal gardens; possibly work for i ' t ' � flower boxes on lampposts, enlargement of Como Park through the Midway ' � � district, continue work on Kellogg Mall, seek and develop areas for tot , = I lots, small park areas downtown, etc. � 6 � � —19— , `� , , ; .t s ` , � , � � � ., � ,,;: � � ' ,, � .. � i i c � � 13. Anti-litter and Clean-Up Committee-- Would coordinate and � i ; strengthen campaign with "Spic and Span" organization. Would develop - � � long range cleanup rather than just one-day effort. Possibly have a city- � wide cleanup in spring. Would distribute litter bags (hopefully, free ones) ' - i � to service stations, banks, post offices, and other frequently used centers. � I In the past year, Spic and Span distributed about 6000 bags, many of which were sold to local service stations. Funds would be sought so these could ° be given free to distribution centers. This group could also work for = vveed control, demolition of substandard houses and buildi.ngs, and place- � ment of more litter barrels in all gas stations. - 14. Architectural Advisory Committee--Composed of architects to � advise other committees on work to be done. � ; i 15. Youth Corps Committee--This group would continue to use the : Neighborhood Youth Corps enrollees to clean up public lands, maintain ; � � - the municipal gardens, and work on beautification projects over the entire ` ' city. The Parks Department already has an active NYC program. This ` • 4 S program could be directed more specifically toward beautification activities. � - � i One pos sible area of concern is that of duplication of effort with exist- i t - ing groups, which might cause confusion and lessen efficiency. USI would � � not be concerned with replacing any such group as Spic and Span, which = , is doing a fine job. It is hoped that UBI will strengthen existing projects, - and assist them in realizin their o ls Ther f re ev r o' ct must � �' g g a . e o , e y pr �e , !I be carefully researched and developed before action is to be taken. � ' � � i The garden clubs of St. Paul are also doing a fine job. A garden f i { ( -2Q- i li i � �� { ; � : _'- [ � , � � �' � r�-{ � j u r ! . ' I contest exists which is co-sponsored by the St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer � _ Press and Spic and Span. Hopefully, this contest could be enlarged. There is also an organization, "Keep I1/linnesota Clean and Scenic, " : which is devoted to statewide beautification. This group will, hopefully, < < ., be strengthened by a strong St. Paul group such as Urban Beauty, •! � k �f � � ! Incorporated. � �� . f � � v�Iith planned programs and a record of achievement, this organiza- � tion will develop the public confidence necessary to have a full-time staff. ; � _ �f . ' �I This is a goal to accomplish within the next five years, but, as stated, i 'I the group must prove itself first. However, the time is ripe for such a � : : group, and with the right people and proper effort, it will succeed and i ; 4 I ! make St. Paul one of the most beautiful cities in America. i ► , • c � 4 � - 'r - I . 1 • 1 � i , � . � 1 i , a � t ;, ` - l } : i . ' � 1 } _ ; : ! � -21- a - �, � i � � - 2330��' �� DUrLICATE TO rRINTER! � " � ' CITY OF ST. PAUL FOENCIL N�. + ,� OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK �i COUNCIL RESOLUTION—GENERAL FORM � �� PRESENTED BY ;.` COMMISSIONER DATF � s� I '� � — ,l� �. �� WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Reoreation and � ' � Pub1i.Q Buildings is engaged in deve�.oping an.d maintaining ' x� � ,long range beauti�ioation program throughout thex' � �l Saint Paul parks eystem, and eaid Department ha� prepa�red � �r� a Proposed Beauti�ication Pl�n for St. Paul Parks Syatem, ? there,�ore be it , �� RESOLVED� That the Couln.oil of t�e City o� Saint Paul �i hereby, o�iioially adopt� sa,id Proposed Beauti�ioation Plan � ior Stt Paul Parke S�stem, aopy of eaid Beautifioation Plan �� being attaahed hereto and made a part hereo� by reference. �� 1 t� � �� ' � � � � , � � , � � , � � � � ►, � � � j � � � , � � � � l � , � APR �. 8196� j i � I � COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council 19� � Yeas Nays qpR 18196� � Carlson Dalglish Approved 19! , Holland � In Favor � Meredith i �1 a Mayor �'� Tedesco v Against Mr. President, Byrne � � ��2 ��