10-594AMENDED 6/2/2010
CITY OF SAINT PAUL
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In the Matter of acquiring the property located at 1200 Jackson Street and 1202 Jackson Street, Saint Paul,
pazcel identification numbers 19-29-22-43-0028, 30-29-22-12-0085 and 30-29-22-12-0086, for the public
purpose of establishing a trail head, pazking area and gateway to the Trout Brook Regional Trail and Trillium
Nature Sancriiary. (See attached map.)
under Preliminary Order approved
The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due
notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, The Council has heard a11 persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said
proposed improvement and has fully considered the same; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described
improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the
improvement; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council hereby determines the estate required for this improvement
to be fee simple, absolute as described above, and the City officers and City Attorney aze hereby authorized and
directed to take all actions necessary to acquire said real estate by direct purchase or eminent domain, including
quick take; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, That the Council hereby determines that the real property rights required for
this improvement be as described above, and that the proper City officers submit a report to the City Council for
the purpose of the Council's making an award of damages for the interest acquired on said real property rights.
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Action Requested:
Approve Final Order to acquire property rights at 1200 and 1202 Jackson Street for the Trout Brook Regional TraiUTdllium Nature
Sanctuary project
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejed (R): Personal Service Contrncts Must Answer the Followi�g Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this perso�rtn ever worked under a contract for this departrnent?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this persontfirtn ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any
curtent city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attaeh to green sheet
Initiating Problem, issues, OppoRunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The City Council must approva a Final Order to authouze city staff to pmceed with a total acquisi6oa of the property for eventual
development as a parking lot and trail head for the nature sanctuary and regional trail.
AdvanpgeslfApproved:
The acquisition work for the project may proceed.
Disadvantages IFApproved:
None, but some of the private property (mostly CP Railway) will be encumbered with easements.
Disadvantages 1F Not Approved:
The acquisition work, and ultunately the trail constmction, cannot proceed.
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Division of Parks & Recreation
Trout Brook Regional TraillTrillium Nature Sanctuary Property Acquisition
Report Prepazed Apri15, 2010
Public Hearing Proposed June 2, 2010
PROJECT
The City of Saint Paul proposes to acquire for pazk purposes a 1.64-acre pazcel of commercial property at
1200 and 1202 Jackson Street, adjacent to Trout Brook Regional Trail and Trilliuxn Nature Sanctuary. This
property was proposed for acquisition in the Trout Brook Regional Trail/Trillium Nature Sanctuary Master
Plan adopted by the Saint Paul City Council November 18, 2009 (CF09-1301).
INITIATING ACTION
This project is inifiated by the Division of Pazks & Recreation with the assistance of Financial Services—
Real Estate. The parcels aze located at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Jackson Street. This
location is desirable because of the high visibility and access it would give to the regional trail and the
nature sanctuary, fhe location along the Metro Transit bus line, and the beautification and reinvestment to
the neighborhood.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The parcel includes 3 small cinder block buildings/garages, 1 brick building and bituminous parking lots for
a used caz business. The majority of the 1.64 acres is covered in impervious surface (bituminous).
PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS
As part of the Trout Brook Regional Trail Master Plan, the planned use for the site is to provide an access
and create an entrance to the trail and the Trillium Nature Sanctuazy. Most of the existing bituminous
parking lots would be removed, with buffered green space between the roadways and the parking area and
restroom facility/ trailhead. There will be pedestrian and bicycle connecfions from both Maryland and
Jackson. The pazking azea will accommodate 12-16 cars and have a bus drop-off for group activities. New
signage will denote the entrance to the Nahue Sanctuary and interpretive signage describing the azea prior
to railroad development in relation to the Trout Brook watershed to the Mississippi River.
ALTERNATIVES
The Nature Sanctuary sits within a valley in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and therefore is
hidden from view from most of the major arterials in the area. This is the only parcel that is adjacent to the
Nahxre Sanctuary, trail and major transit options. It is also the best option to create visibility within the
neighborhood and create an opporiunity for neighborhood beautification.
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POSITIVE BENEFTi'S
There are several benefits to acquiring this property:
1. Pazks and Recreation would be acquiring important pazk land consistent with the Trout Brook
Regional TraiU Trillium Nature Sanctuary Master Plan and the Pazks chapter of the Saint Paul
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Land will be provided for a trailhead facility for the regional trail and pazking/ access to the Nature
Sancmary.
3. The property is currently a used auto lot, which is not seen as a desirable or posifive use of the
pazcel by the District 6 Community Council.
4. The revitalization of this busy intersection creates a beautiful green space to buffer high industriai
uses to the north such as the e�ensive salvage auto yazds.
5. In addition to the use of city resources, Metropolitan Council Land Acquisition Opportunity Grant
monies (68%) will be leveraged to help acquire the property.
ADVERSE EFFECTS
The adverse e�fects of acquiring this property include relocating an existing business and removing the
property from the tax rolls. 2009 property taxes were $21,650.
TIME SCHEDULE
The properiy would be acquired as soon as an appraisal is completed, an offer made and negotiations
concluded. The City could potentially close on the purchase as soon as August 2010, but more likely in late
2010.
COSTS
T'he cost to acquire the property is estimated at $2,500,000. This amount includes estunated land and
building values, relocation fees, appraisal fees, taxes, environmental testing, demolition and closing costs.
The City's actual cost will be based on the appraised value of the properiy and subsequent negotiafions with
the owner.
FINANCING
$1,700,000 Metro Parks Land Acquisition Opportunity Fund (68%)
$800.000 City of Saint Paul Capital Improvements Budget (2010/��) (32%)
$2,500,000 TOTAL (estimated) 2010 plus previous ear's unspent
balance
CONTACT ROR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Jody Martinez, Parks & Recreation (266-6424)
Bruce Engelbrekt, Public Warks — City Real Estate (266-8854)
Bob Novak, Public Works — City Rea1 Estate (266-8863)
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Item #40
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»> Jody Martinez 6/2/2010 3:48 PM »>
Margaret: Pfease see suggested changes in itafic bebw.
]ody L.Martinez, ASLA
Manager: Design and Construction
400 City Hall Annex
25 West 4th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Office:651-266-6424
Fax: 651-292-7405
»> Margaret Egan 6/2/2010 3:16 PM »>
Tom and Jody -
May I ask for your assistance with clarifying the project status for the Trillium project? I'm
starting with a new email so that this information can easily be attached to the materials already
part of the Council's agenda for this evening.
Please confirm the following and change where necessary.
Thanks.
1. 2010 acquisition proposal. Original proposal anticipated financing some of the City's
acquisition costs with 2011 CIB. These dollars are technically not now available. City share of
acquisition is estimated to be $800,000 of which $678,000 will come from the 2010 adopted CIB;
leaving a balance to finance of $12Z,000.
The proposed solution: 08/09 CIB for Trillium has $225,000 remaining which will be used to
finance the $122,000 for acquisition. The $225,000 was budgeted for project costs including
design, and preparation ofp/ansand specifications. Project costs can be accommodated
within the lower 08/09 amount remaining.
2. Future years, Cost to complete the project is estimated at $2.4M. There is a total of $1M in
the CIB for years 2011 and 2012 for financing. In addition, outside resources include a$575K T-
21 federal grant available in 2013 and a Parks legacy grant of $SOOK is being pursued.
Margaret A. Egan
Chief Budget Analyst
O�ce of the City Council