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CITY OF ST. PAUL
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
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WHEREAS, a group of Twin Cities residents (hereinafter
described.as "Franchise Seekers ") are negotiating for a grant
to them of a National Hockey League franchise to be located
in the Twin Cities, State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Twin Cities are renowned
for their interest in sports and have long been ardent supporters
of professional hockey; and
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WHEREAS it is the consensus of the City Council of
the City of Saint Paul that the best interests of the citizens
of the Twin City area and 'Saint Paul specifically would be
served if a National Hockey League franchise for the Twin
-City area were to be located in:Saint Paul with facilities
.at the Saint Paul Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, said Franchise Seekers have offered to
enter into a long -term lease with the City of Saint Paul on
terms requiring in part the enlargement of the arena of the
Saint Paul Auditorium to 14,000 seats at an estimated cost
of $3, 500,000.00, , all as more fully, set forth in the proposed
letter. of intent attached hereto as Exhibit "All,
Now, Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this City Council hereby expresses
its abiding interest in extending every reasonable assistance
to the Franchise Seekers in their efforts to bring a National
Hockey..1eague franchise to the Twin Cities and pledges its
cooperation in providing an expanded arena in its existing
Municipal Auditorium adequate for National Hockey League play;
and be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in pursuance of this resolution
and subject only to the requirements of pertinent statutes,
ordinances, and the City Charter, that the Mayor and other
officials of the City of Saint Paul be and they are hereby
COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays
Dalglish
Holland
Loss
Meredith
Peterson
Rosen
Mr. President, Vavoulis
ions aas
Tn Favor
Against
Adopted by the Council 19—
Approved 19_
Mayor
"INAL TO CITY CLERK 227151
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CITY OF ST. PAUL COENCIL NO
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
COUNCIL RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY
COMMISSIONER DATE _
Yeas
Page 2.
authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of
,Saint Paul the attached letter of intent and, upon granting
to the Franchise Seekers of a National Hockey League franchise,
to enter into more specific contractual terms and conditions
between t,he- City of Saint Paul and said Franchise Seekers;
and be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proper City officers of
!.the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized and directed to
commit such acts and to execute such instruments as may be
required by law to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
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COUNCILMEN
"' D-alglish
�-lolland
FLOSS
Meredith
N�Npeterson
Nays
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Ivlr. President, Vavoulis
10M 6-62
FE9 4 1966
Adopted by the Council 19—
FEB
A ved 19—
Tn Favor
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Mayor
Against PUBLISHER FEB 111966
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CITY OF ST. PAUL COUNCIL NO
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
COUNCIL RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
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COMMISSIONER DAB
WHEREAS, a group of Twin Cities residents (hereinafter
described as "Franchise Seekers ") are negotiating for a grant
to them of a National Hockey League franchise to be located
in the Twin Cities, State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the Twin Cities are renowned
for their interest in sports and have long been ardent supporters
of professional hockey; and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the City Council of
the City of Saint Paul that the best interests of the citizens
of the Twin City area and Saint Paul specifically would be
served if a National Hockey League franchise for the Twin
City area were to be located in Saint Paul with facilities
at the Saint Paul Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, said Franchise Seekers have offered to
enter into a long -term lease with the City of Saint Paul on
terms requiring in part the enlargement of the arena of the
Saint Paul Auditorium to 11+1000 seats at an estimated cost
of $3,500,000.00, all as more fully set forth in the proposed
letter of intent attached hereto as Exhibit "All,
Now, Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this City Council hereby expresses
its abiding interest in extending every reasonable assistance
to the Franchise Seekers in their efforts to bring a National
Hockey,League franchise to the Twin Cities and pledges its
cooperation in providing an expanded arena in its existing
Municipal Auditorium adequate for National Hockey League play;
and be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that in pursuance of this resolution
and subject only to the requirements of pertinent statutes,
ordinances, and the City Charter, that the Mayor and other
officials of the City of Saint Paul be and they are hereby
COUNCILMEN
Yeas Nays
Dalglish
Holland
Loss
Meredith
Peterson
Rosen
Mr. President, Vavoulis
IOU $-a
In Favor
Against
Adopted by the Council 19_
Approved 19.—
Mayor
DUkICATt TO MINMR
CITY OF ST. PAUL COUNCIL NO_427151
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK FILE
COUNCIL RESOLUTION — GENERAL FORM
PRESENTED BY
COMMISSIONER DATE
Yeas
Page 2.
authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of
Saint Paul the attached letter of intent and, upon granting
to the Franchise Seekers of a National Hockey League franchise,
to enter into more specific contractual terms and conditions
between the City of Saint Paul and said Franchise Seekers;
and be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the proper City officers of
the City of Saint Paul are hereby authorized and directed to
commit such acts and to execute such instruments as may be
required by law to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
COUNCILMEN
Dalglish
Holland
Loss
Meredith
Peterson
—Roaea-
Nays
Mr. President, Vavoulis
toM a0
FEB 1966.
Adopted by the Council 19-
r,�EEJ 4 1966
Approved 19—
In Favor
Mayor
Against
February 4, 1966
The Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Council of the City of Saint Paul
The undersigned corporation is in the process of applying for a National
Hockey League Franchise for the Twin Cities to be played in the Arena
of the Municipal Auditorium of the City of Saint Paul.
Consequently, and as an inducement to the City of Saint Paul, the under-
signed proposes that upon receipt by the undersigned of a Twin Cities
franchise from the National Hockey League, that our corporation (which
will have assets in excess of $2 000, 000. 00 and which said corporation
is hereinafter described as the "club") successors or assigns, will
contract with the City of Saint Paul on these terms and conditions:
1. The City of Saint Paul will agree to enlarge the existing Arena within
the Municipal Auditorium to a seating capacity of at least 14, 000, per
plans to be furnished by Convention Center Architects and Engineers, at
a cost estimated at $3, 500, 000. 00, the City's obligation hereunder to be
subject to the requirements of law.
2. The Club will rent the Arena, as revamped, from the City of Saint
Paul for all of its home hockey games for a term of 15 years, commenc-
ing on completion of the improvement, or such earlier date as to the
parties may be agreeable; provided, however, that if hockey is played prior
to completion of the improvement, rentals should be pro rated on a basis
consistent with capacity. Said rental shall be at a minimum annual rate
of $88, 000. 00 for the first $1, 100, 000. 00 of gross gate receipts exclusive
of any excise taxes, said amount to be payable promptly and said amount
to be supplemented by the Club's further agreement to pay an additional
rental of 1076 of all Club's gate receipts in excess of $1, 100, 000. 00 ex-
clusive of any excise taxes charged thereon. The Club will be entitled
to three successive five -year options to renew said lease on identical
terms.
3. The Club will staff the Arena on its professional hockey nights with
all necessary attendants, including doormen, ushers, head usher, and
matron. The Club will also handle all box office costs.
4. The City will undertake clean -up after games, and bill the Club there-
for at 5010 of its actual cost.
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February 4, 1966
5. The Club will be entitled to operate concessions throughout the entire
Auditorium and not merely the Arena. The Club will pay the City currently
2010 of its gross receipts from said concessions for all events occurring
anywhere in the Auditorium.
6. The City will retain the coat - checking concessions throughout the
Auditorium and the concession as to catered banquets.
7. In the event of termination of the lease during the first ten years of the
term, the Club will pay the City minimum damages at the rate of $75, 000. 00
per annum for the remaining term of the lease. If termination occurs after
the tenth year of the term, minimum damages shall be computed at the rate
of $50, 000. 00 per annum for the remaining term of the lease. Whenever
termination occurs, said minimum damages shall apply against additional
damages at an annual rate equal to the Club's average rental income for
the three full fiscal years of the Club immediately preceding termination.
8. The Club will notify the City of Saint Paul in writing as soon as a fran-
chise or a conditional franchise has been obtained. The City will then have
ninety days within which to proceed with a more definitive agreement and
to meet the requirements of law.
9. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this agreement, in the event
of national emergency, act of God or act of Congress requiring or caus-
ing suspension or disbanding of the National Hockey League, any such
happening shall relieve the Club from performance under its lease during
such period.
10. If the Club is successful in obtaining a National Hockey League Franchise
for the Twin Cities area, the parties will be required to enter into a more
detailed contract, at which time it is contemplated that such additional terms
as may be usual and customary in such agreements shall be added as a part
of such definitive undertaking.
TWIN CITE KE C B, INC.
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G. ssard, resident
A tte st)obseelpA. Maun, Secretary
To the Council 3 February 4, 1966
On behalf of the City of Saint Paul and pursuant to authority
granted by Resolution of the Council, Council File No. 227151 ' )
approved February 4, 1966 , the undersigned hereby execute
and approve this proposal on behalf of the City of Saint Paul.
Mayor
Commissioner of Libraries, Auditorium
and Civic B ildings
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City Cle Josepn J. Mitchell
ity Comptroller
City Comptroller D tnty Comptroller
February 4, 1966
To the Honorable George J. Vavoulis
and Members of the Council of the
City of Saint Paul
The firm of Maun, Hazel, Green, Hayes, Simon & Aretz
represents Twin City Hockey Club,-Inc.
In connection with a letter of intent tendered to you
today by Twin City Hockey Club, Inc., you are advised that
we construe certain portions of said letter of intent as
follows:
1. In paragraph numbered 5 it is the intent of the
Club that in the event a termination occurs under the basic
hockey lease, all rights to concessions shall revert to the
City of Saint Paul.
2. In paragraph numbered 9 it is the intent of the
Club that the provisions therein contained would not apply
if any suspension or disbanding should occur by reason of
any act of the Club.
p Ver truly yours, *-a,—
Lawrence J. Hayes
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