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97-1134CITY OF ST. PAUL FINAL ORDER COUNCI FILE l ° I By File o. 18113 Voting Ward In the Matter of operating and maintaining the City-owned "Town Square",�') 7 Public Spaces located within the following streets; Cedar Street, Seventh Street. Minnesota Street and Sixth Street. The level of operating and maintenance of the "Town Square Public Spaces" for the period of July 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1998, shall be performed in a manner set forth and described in a report from the Division of Parks and Recreation. A copy of the cost attributed to the program with distribution of said service charges are enclosed with this order. The costs of operating and maintaining the "Town Square" Public Spaces shall be assessed against the benefitted property owners of the downtown area as designated in the Town Square Assessment Policy formulated by the City of Saint Paul. (twnsq.fo) q�- � ��{ under Preliminary The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above report for operation and maintenance charge for "TOwn Square" for July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the State Statue; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed maintenance charge 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 report for operation and maintenance charge be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the maintenance charge; and be it FURTAER RESOLVED, That upon the report for level of operation and maintenance of the "TOwn Square Public Spaces", the proper City of£icers shall calculate all e�enses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 429 of Minnesota State Statue. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas � Nays VB�.akey .a ��o trom +�C�lins c/arr i s �gard �rton une Adopted by Council: Date��o \9�i'"J Certified Passed by Council Secretary ? In Favor By I \�.. c� t �Against � /v �f L�1fl "' Z Mayor g�-��„l Public Hearing Date - September 1G, 1997 RE 7-18-97 �� DEP/1RTM�ENLOFFIC6COUNCIL DATE INITIATED � ----- TMS/Real Estate Division 7-17-97 GREEN SHEE CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDATE INITIAUDATE ODEPAFTMENTDIRECTOR �qTVCOUNdL Roxanna Flink` 266-8859 ASSIGN CffYATfORNEY CINCLEflK NUYBERFON � � MUST BE ON CqUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) ROUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOF � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. ASAP OflDEfl aMAVOR(ORASSISTANn � (,'011RC11 0 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Setting date of public hearing Approve estimated annual operating costs of Town Square Park from July 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1998. File 18113-97 RECOMMENOATIONS: Approve (A) or aeject (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Ha5 this pBfSOnHi�m eVef WOfked untlef a ContfaCt fof thi5 tlBpBrtment? _ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO � S7AFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRICTQp��T C011RC7.1_ � � 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH C�UNCILQ&I�CTNE1 Ward 2 VES NO Explain e11 yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Recreation INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPGIRTUNITV (Who, Whaq When, Where. Why): Since 1982, surrounding property owners have shared the operating expenses of the loft area in Town Square Park. The lower 3 levels were sold in January 1997 and the use has changed from retail to office space. The City has limited programming on the fourth level or loft portion resulting in less public gathering in the Park. (attach copy of CF97-599). ADVANTAGESIFAPPFOVED: Because the loft or park area will have a corresponding reduction in benefit to the downtown properties, Council Resolution CF97-599 proposed the charge be phased out over 2 years and cut in half for 1997-1998 and again in half for 1998-1999. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEQ. Hearing will be held at a later date to ratify the charges to property owners who can then pay their amount or have the charge certified to their 1998 property taxes. The City will have to look elsewhere for funds to maintain the park area. �fdt+ilCk� �t��Si�ti v�°�i�� JU� 18 1997 DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: � Downtown properties would have to continue to bear the cost of operattng-�ow:r°3qua Park with limited benefit to them. The City as a whole, will bear the added expense to operate the Town Square Park payable thru the General Fund in the same manner as other public parks. TOTALAMOUN70FTHANSACTION $ 1S9�3SI.00 COSi/HEVENUEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONE) VES NO FUNDIfiG SOUHCE TOWn SquaYe AC7IVITV NUMBER 43180 FINANCIAL INFORFSATIOM (EXPLAIN) Approximately 687 properties are notified of the ublic hearin and char es. 'P 0 iN N S Q U A R i; o ri: ien•r i mc <� r�n r ta�i�i: Nn ne r•. i v : •�.,�., .. f 6[ 4 � .�..:i��..^.��F - ' C "brrEAYh. __ __.___.__ ._.._ T � � � J f `�� ) \� LZ�,.:I�..i . ._" �.� " � �� i > � , i� .. �f . _�6 � .. _ �3 _ � a,.,.�,.a.... . ``� f� ': - ` �j ,r l ,, . ,.. . J;'f�cAVi:e4 cn '';; ;. �,Q,� �_��,� �. :: f , �.- : — : I:: n��ws��:: : �. ;,�, �, / , /\$ ��ce!�. :`��, ,..u.._��i.✓";�. �`�5.v f�\ / � . . . � �� Y N. � ' . � :o�:J^V:.'^" �'.:�:.:..�....: � .- :'• ' " ::.> _.„-.,� .. -' ... ' ""�'at.. _ .._; . _ .. F": :: � ^ ,. _.. ... _ ;' ...'..T �_,.• .,: — �� _ � °� _ ''_/ :: � j . a . \ i �� .��;: ,�a '� / � \ �,u' s,a�� . i � � �� Y � ��r' �iN1� ' i. 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Blakey Bosffom Collins H arris Megazd Morton Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoptio ertified by Council BY� - RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Requested by Deparhnent of: Form Approved by City Attomey Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER ��-ii�� COUNCIL FILE N . By Fil No. 181 -97 � 7 Voting Ward _2 In the Matter of operating and maintaining the City-owned "TOwn Square" Public Spaces located within the following streets; Cedar Street, Seventh Street, Minnesota Street and Sixth Street. The level of operation and maintenance of the "Town Square Public Spaces" for the period of July l, 1997 thru June 30, 1998, shall be performed in a manner set forth and described in a report from the Division of Parks and Recreation. A copy of the cost attributed to the program with distribution of said service charges are enclosed with this order. The costs of operating and maintaining the "Town Square" Public Spaces shall be assessed against the benefitted property owners of the downtown area as designated in the Town Square Assessment Policy formulated by the City of Saint Paul. (twnsq.po) The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above maintenance charge and having considered said report, hereby resolves: l. That Che said report and the same is hereby approvecl with no alternatives, and ,that the estimated annual cost thereof is $159,381.00. 2. That a publi hearing be had on said operation and maintenance charge on the 10th da�.of September, 1997, at 4:30 o'clock P M in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. � 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the State Statue, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the operation and maintenance charge and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas � Nays i/utakey Bostrom — ►�bs��.� �llins �arris �gard vP�lorton �TTiune Adopted by Council: Date �'a 1`(�(�'j 1 Certified Passed by Council Secretary �In Favor By_�� 1—� �_ _ � QAgainst 1 �scy� I Mayor CITY OF ST. PAUL FINAL ORDER COUNCI FILE l ° I By File o. 18113 Voting Ward In the Matter of operating and maintaining the City-owned "Town Square",�') 7 Public Spaces located within the following streets; Cedar Street, Seventh Street. Minnesota Street and Sixth Street. The level of operating and maintenance of the "Town Square Public Spaces" for the period of July 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1998, shall be performed in a manner set forth and described in a report from the Division of Parks and Recreation. A copy of the cost attributed to the program with distribution of said service charges are enclosed with this order. The costs of operating and maintaining the "Town Square" Public Spaces shall be assessed against the benefitted property owners of the downtown area as designated in the Town Square Assessment Policy formulated by the City of Saint Paul. (twnsq.fo) q�- � ��{ under Preliminary The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above report for operation and maintenance charge for "TOwn Square" for July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the State Statue; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed maintenance charge 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 report for operation and maintenance charge be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the maintenance charge; and be it FURTAER RESOLVED, That upon the report for level of operation and maintenance of the "TOwn Square Public Spaces", the proper City of£icers shall calculate all e�enses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 429 of Minnesota State Statue. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas � Nays VB�.akey .a ��o trom +�C�lins c/arr i s �gard �rton une Adopted by Council: Date��o \9�i'"J Certified Passed by Council Secretary ? In Favor By I \�.. c� t �Against � /v �f L�1fl "' Z Mayor g�-��„l Public Hearing Date - September 1G, 1997 RE 7-18-97 �� DEP/1RTM�ENLOFFIC6COUNCIL DATE INITIATED � ----- TMS/Real Estate Division 7-17-97 GREEN SHEE CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDATE INITIAUDATE ODEPAFTMENTDIRECTOR �qTVCOUNdL Roxanna Flink` 266-8859 ASSIGN CffYATfORNEY CINCLEflK NUYBERFON � � MUST BE ON CqUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) ROUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOF � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. ASAP OflDEfl aMAVOR(ORASSISTANn � (,'011RC11 0 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Setting date of public hearing Approve estimated annual operating costs of Town Square Park from July 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1998. File 18113-97 RECOMMENOATIONS: Approve (A) or aeject (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Ha5 this pBfSOnHi�m eVef WOfked untlef a ContfaCt fof thi5 tlBpBrtment? _ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO � S7AFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRICTQp��T C011RC7.1_ � � 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH C�UNCILQ&I�CTNE1 Ward 2 VES NO Explain e11 yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Recreation INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPGIRTUNITV (Who, Whaq When, Where. Why): Since 1982, surrounding property owners have shared the operating expenses of the loft area in Town Square Park. The lower 3 levels were sold in January 1997 and the use has changed from retail to office space. The City has limited programming on the fourth level or loft portion resulting in less public gathering in the Park. (attach copy of CF97-599). ADVANTAGESIFAPPFOVED: Because the loft or park area will have a corresponding reduction in benefit to the downtown properties, Council Resolution CF97-599 proposed the charge be phased out over 2 years and cut in half for 1997-1998 and again in half for 1998-1999. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEQ. Hearing will be held at a later date to ratify the charges to property owners who can then pay their amount or have the charge certified to their 1998 property taxes. The City will have to look elsewhere for funds to maintain the park area. �fdt+ilCk� �t��Si�ti v�°�i�� JU� 18 1997 DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: � Downtown properties would have to continue to bear the cost of operattng-�ow:r°3qua Park with limited benefit to them. The City as a whole, will bear the added expense to operate the Town Square Park payable thru the General Fund in the same manner as other public parks. TOTALAMOUN70FTHANSACTION $ 1S9�3SI.00 COSi/HEVENUEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONE) VES NO FUNDIfiG SOUHCE TOWn SquaYe AC7IVITV NUMBER 43180 FINANCIAL INFORFSATIOM (EXPLAIN) Approximately 687 properties are notified of the ublic hearin and char es. 'P 0 iN N S Q U A R i; o ri: ien•r i mc <� r�n r ta�i�i: Nn ne r•. i v : •�.,�., .. f 6[ 4 � .�..:i��..^.��F - ' C "brrEAYh. __ __.___.__ ._.._ T � � � J f `�� ) \� LZ�,.:I�..i . ._" �.� " � �� i > � , i� .. �f . _�6 � .. _ �3 _ � a,.,.�,.a.... . ``� f� ': - ` �j ,r l ,, . ,.. . J;'f�cAVi:e4 cn '';; ;. �,Q,� �_��,� �. :: f , �.- : — : I:: n��ws��:: : �. ;,�, �, / , /\$ ��ce!�. :`��, ,..u.._��i.✓";�. �`�5.v f�\ / � . . . � �� Y N. � ' . � :o�:J^V:.'^" �'.:�:.:..�....: � .- :'• ' " ::.> _.„-.,� .. -' ... ' ""�'at.. _ .._; . _ .. F": :: � ^ ,. _.. ... _ ;' ...'..T �_,.• .,: — �� _ � °� _ ''_/ :: � j . a . \ i �� .��;: ,�a '� / � \ �,u' s,a�� . i � � �� Y � ��r' �iN1� ' i. 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Q � � \�~�w'", t� >; �� '�, � '� ' �i=';'•'� / { � �',. � ��. ib�\ � ' !� Y��.� . t � d � �� A��.c `'�( �'9"•��\�.�-�?� \\'.., i> C a \ §� G . �� ,.�'" � � �� , � y�,z:� � � �� ,�: " ,��' �� ° ��% ",` - - . ��- �, / S� �^ - `i��J�� y^y� `��Pt.. � +� Y � a ' , , c. , i > : s .:�j� j �,� ��, `/ . ./�` j ii � '% � ♦ / �%i � : F° .� a r'�� -� , . yo, ,o^ ,,y . af � /. > .. .sa e-'� � = 'o; f � ; =; , -' � � �� e � 9 2 `` �� \ -�L� Ar ,� � . � ° 4'� . 0 ` "r �� P � \� ��\ ` �� , �: �� ° Revised 5/8/a A��d ed - s r� a/9� .,� Presented by Referred To a-�_ ��`I Council File # � r �:.y-(.q Green Sheet # 1�� Committee Date 30 1 WHEREAS Town Square has bezn a special assessment district since 1981 and in 3anuary of 1997 the City 2 of Saint Paul sold the ]ower three levels of the four-level Town Square to Koil Real Estate Services; and 3 WHEREAS the City of Saint Paul has continued with its policy of'assessing the annuai operation and 4 maintenance costs of the Town Squaze Pazk Loft to downtown properties in the amount of $321,170.00 for 5 1996-]997; and 6 WHEREAS the pazk has experienced a substantial decrease in use because Cafesjian's Cazousel and the 7 cascading fountain have been temoved from the pazk loft and the lower three levels aze transition9ng from 8 retail space to office space; and 4 WHEREAS the City has ceased programming at Town Square Park and the pazk is no longer generadng 10 rental income resulting in a virtual halt to the public gathering in the parkv 'th-ae benefit to downtown 11 properties;and and a correspondin reduction in 12 WHEREAS the annuai operation and maintenance of the City's other pazks aze paid for out of the City's 13 general fund; now therefore, be it 14 RESOLVED that the Real fistate Division discontinue the policy of assessing the 6% valuation assessment I S for Town Squaze Park Loft to downtown propefties; and be it further 16 RESOLVED that the 1996-1997 Town Square Pazk operation and maintenance chazges of $318,762.00 be 17 phased out over the next two yeazs, the special assessment for fiscai yeaz 1997 be reduced by one-half to 18 $159,381 and again by one-half for fiscal yeaz 1998 in which the final special assessment wiil be made in 19 the amount of $79,690, and that the Real Estate Division continue administering the special assessment for 20 1997 and 1998 using the present rates. Blakey Bosffom Collins H arris Megazd Morton Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoptio ertified by Council BY� - RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Requested by Deparhnent of: Form Approved by City Attomey Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER ��-ii�� COUNCIL FILE N . By Fil No. 181 -97 � 7 Voting Ward _2 In the Matter of operating and maintaining the City-owned "TOwn Square" Public Spaces located within the following streets; Cedar Street, Seventh Street, Minnesota Street and Sixth Street. The level of operation and maintenance of the "Town Square Public Spaces" for the period of July l, 1997 thru June 30, 1998, shall be performed in a manner set forth and described in a report from the Division of Parks and Recreation. A copy of the cost attributed to the program with distribution of said service charges are enclosed with this order. The costs of operating and maintaining the "Town Square" Public Spaces shall be assessed against the benefitted property owners of the downtown area as designated in the Town Square Assessment Policy formulated by the City of Saint Paul. (twnsq.po) The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above maintenance charge and having considered said report, hereby resolves: l. That Che said report and the same is hereby approvecl with no alternatives, and ,that the estimated annual cost thereof is $159,381.00. 2. That a publi hearing be had on said operation and maintenance charge on the 10th da�.of September, 1997, at 4:30 o'clock P M in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. � 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the State Statue, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the operation and maintenance charge and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas � Nays i/utakey Bostrom — ►�bs��.� �llins �arris �gard vP�lorton �TTiune Adopted by Council: Date �'a 1`(�(�'j 1 Certified Passed by Council Secretary �In Favor By_�� 1—� �_ _ � QAgainst 1 �scy� I Mayor CITY OF ST. PAUL FINAL ORDER COUNCI FILE l ° I By File o. 18113 Voting Ward In the Matter of operating and maintaining the City-owned "Town Square",�') 7 Public Spaces located within the following streets; Cedar Street, Seventh Street. Minnesota Street and Sixth Street. The level of operating and maintenance of the "Town Square Public Spaces" for the period of July 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1998, shall be performed in a manner set forth and described in a report from the Division of Parks and Recreation. A copy of the cost attributed to the program with distribution of said service charges are enclosed with this order. The costs of operating and maintaining the "Town Square" Public Spaces shall be assessed against the benefitted property owners of the downtown area as designated in the Town Square Assessment Policy formulated by the City of Saint Paul. (twnsq.fo) q�- � ��{ under Preliminary The Council of the City of Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above report for operation and maintenance charge for "TOwn Square" for July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the State Statue; and WHEREAS, The Council has heard all persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to said proposed maintenance charge 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 report for operation and maintenance charge be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the maintenance charge; and be it FURTAER RESOLVED, That upon the report for level of operation and maintenance of the "TOwn Square Public Spaces", the proper City of£icers shall calculate all e�enses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 429 of Minnesota State Statue. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas � Nays VB�.akey .a ��o trom +�C�lins c/arr i s �gard �rton une Adopted by Council: Date��o \9�i'"J Certified Passed by Council Secretary ? In Favor By I \�.. c� t �Against � /v �f L�1fl "' Z Mayor g�-��„l Public Hearing Date - September 1G, 1997 RE 7-18-97 �� DEP/1RTM�ENLOFFIC6COUNCIL DATE INITIATED � ----- TMS/Real Estate Division 7-17-97 GREEN SHEE CONTACT PERSON 8 PHONE INITIAUDATE INITIAUDATE ODEPAFTMENTDIRECTOR �qTVCOUNdL Roxanna Flink` 266-8859 ASSIGN CffYATfORNEY CINCLEflK NUYBERFON � � MUST BE ON CqUNCILAGENDA BY (DATE) ROUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOF � FIN. & MGT. SERVICES DIR. ASAP OflDEfl aMAVOR(ORASSISTANn � (,'011RC11 0 TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESTED: Setting date of public hearing Approve estimated annual operating costs of Town Square Park from July 1, 1997 thru June 30, 1998. File 18113-97 RECOMMENOATIONS: Approve (A) or aeject (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER TNE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: _ PLANNING COMMISSIQN _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Ha5 this pBfSOnHi�m eVef WOfked untlef a ContfaCt fof thi5 tlBpBrtment? _ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO � S7AFF 2. Has this person/firm ever been a ciry employee? — YES NO _ DISTRICTQp��T C011RC7.1_ � � 3. Does ihis person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? SUPPORTS WHICH C�UNCILQ&I�CTNE1 Ward 2 VES NO Explain e11 yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Recreation INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE. OPPGIRTUNITV (Who, Whaq When, Where. Why): Since 1982, surrounding property owners have shared the operating expenses of the loft area in Town Square Park. The lower 3 levels were sold in January 1997 and the use has changed from retail to office space. The City has limited programming on the fourth level or loft portion resulting in less public gathering in the Park. (attach copy of CF97-599). ADVANTAGESIFAPPFOVED: Because the loft or park area will have a corresponding reduction in benefit to the downtown properties, Council Resolution CF97-599 proposed the charge be phased out over 2 years and cut in half for 1997-1998 and again in half for 1998-1999. DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVEQ. Hearing will be held at a later date to ratify the charges to property owners who can then pay their amount or have the charge certified to their 1998 property taxes. The City will have to look elsewhere for funds to maintain the park area. �fdt+ilCk� �t��Si�ti v�°�i�� JU� 18 1997 DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVED: � Downtown properties would have to continue to bear the cost of operattng-�ow:r°3qua Park with limited benefit to them. The City as a whole, will bear the added expense to operate the Town Square Park payable thru the General Fund in the same manner as other public parks. TOTALAMOUN70FTHANSACTION $ 1S9�3SI.00 COSi/HEVENUEBUDGETED(CIRCLEONE) VES NO FUNDIfiG SOUHCE TOWn SquaYe AC7IVITV NUMBER 43180 FINANCIAL INFORFSATIOM (EXPLAIN) Approximately 687 properties are notified of the ublic hearin and char es. 'P 0 iN N S Q U A R i; o ri: ien•r i mc <� r�n r ta�i�i: Nn ne r•. i v : •�.,�., .. f 6[ 4 � .�..:i��..^.��F - ' C "brrEAYh. __ __.___.__ ._.._ T � � � J f `�� ) \� LZ�,.:I�..i . ._" �.� " � �� i > � , i� .. �f . _�6 � .. _ �3 _ � a,.,.�,.a.... . ``� f� ': - ` �j ,r l ,, . ,.. . J;'f�cAVi:e4 cn '';; ;. �,Q,� �_��,� �. :: f , �.- : — : I:: n��ws��:: : �. ;,�, �, / , /\$ ��ce!�. :`��, ,..u.._��i.✓";�. �`�5.v f�\ / � . . . � �� Y N. � ' . � :o�:J^V:.'^" �'.:�:.:..�....: � .- :'• ' " ::.> _.„-.,� .. -' ... ' ""�'at.. _ .._; . _ .. F": :: � ^ ,. _.. ... _ ;' ...'..T �_,.• .,: — �� _ � °� _ ''_/ :: � j . a . \ i �� .��;: ,�a '� / � \ �,u' s,a�� . i � � �� Y � ��r' �iN1� ' i. 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Blakey Bosffom Collins H arris Megazd Morton Thune Adopted by Council: Date Adoptio ertified by Council BY� - RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Requested by Deparhnent of: Form Approved by City Attomey Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council � � CITY OF ST. PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER ��-ii�� COUNCIL FILE N . By Fil No. 181 -97 � 7 Voting Ward _2 In the Matter of operating and maintaining the City-owned "TOwn Square" Public Spaces located within the following streets; Cedar Street, Seventh Street, Minnesota Street and Sixth Street. The level of operation and maintenance of the "Town Square Public Spaces" for the period of July l, 1997 thru June 30, 1998, shall be performed in a manner set forth and described in a report from the Division of Parks and Recreation. A copy of the cost attributed to the program with distribution of said service charges are enclosed with this order. The costs of operating and maintaining the "Town Square" Public Spaces shall be assessed against the benefitted property owners of the downtown area as designated in the Town Square Assessment Policy formulated by the City of Saint Paul. (twnsq.po) The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the Mayor upon the above maintenance charge and having considered said report, hereby resolves: l. That Che said report and the same is hereby approvecl with no alternatives, and ,that the estimated annual cost thereof is $159,381.00. 2. That a publi hearing be had on said operation and maintenance charge on the 10th da�.of September, 1997, at 4:30 o'clock P M in the Council Chambers of the City Ha11 and Court House Building in the City of Saint Paul. � 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the State Statue, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the operation and maintenance charge and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSONS Yeas � Nays i/utakey Bostrom — ►�bs��.� �llins �arris �gard vP�lorton �TTiune Adopted by Council: Date �'a 1`(�(�'j 1 Certified Passed by Council Secretary �In Favor By_�� 1—� �_ _ � QAgainst 1 �scy� I Mayor