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97-1298CITY OF 5T. PAIIL FINAI, ORDER �rner�� o (a��7 ANIl�.ND$D COIINCIL NO NO\ � � " yo In the Matter of Ecolab Plaza Project - Design and improvement of the puY�lic open space, currently ]rnown as Capital Centre Plaza (To be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park furniture aad doing all other work necessary to complete said project. � ` `'�iY� �e, y-r ) o00 000°00 , ��''�� C..rrer.'�'�.�. 0.�\o c.;.'� e d . under Preliminary Order 97-105 oved_August 27, 1997 The Council o£ the City o£ Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEAEAS, The Council has heard a11 persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to saitl proposed improvement and has £ully considered the same; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby order that the above-described improvement be made, and the proper City officers are hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the improvement; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter_ COUNCILPER50NS Yeas /' Nays r/Blakey ✓�ostrom � l l ins �rris �gard �orton VPYune Adopted by Council: Date 0�.�.�qq� Certified Passed by Council Secretary �In Favor By� a . -f-J�.�. ,� �-�,� QAgainst � `��- =-s,. .. ' Public Hearing Date - October 22, 1997 T.M.S./Real Estate Division iACTPER PHON �1arQOt�'ehren�acher 266-3220 DATE OF FOfi � N° 50065 RE 10-10-97 �`1—la-�i� l GREEN SHEET ,�, TIAVDATE �£PARTMENT DIpECTOR � CITY COUNGL CINATfORNEY a CITV CLERK BUDGET DIRECTOR � FlN. 8 MGT SERVICES DIR. MAVOFiORASSI$TANi) LI] Council es rc T07AL # OF SIGNA7URE PAGES 1 (CL7P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) AMENDEI? order for the Ecolab Plaza Project to include doing all other work necessary to complete said project. RECOMMENOAilONS: AOprove (A) or Reject (R) _ P�ANNING COMMISSION _ CNII _ CIB COMMIiTEE _ _ _(� S7AFF _ _ _ OISTRICTCOURT _ _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE2 10-8-97 PEpSONAL SERVICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUES710NS: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked untler a conhact for this tlepartmentt YES NO 2. Has ihis personRirm ever been a ary empiqee? YES NO 3. Does this personHirm possess a skiil nat normally possessetl by any curcent ciry employee? YES NO Explain ati yes a+�swera on separate eheet ntM nttath to green sMeet INRIATING PHOBLEM. ISSUE, OPPORTUNIT' (Who. What. When, Where. Why)� "SEE ORIGINAL 6REEN SHEET NUMBER 50026" ' ��"+'".:rm�,c'; -�y°h� .:'�,�rt;h, �i;�t'r 'r,�e +�ez,- ''°'' a �3�A OTAL AMOUN7 OF TRANSACTION $ COSi/REVENUE BUDGETEO (CiRCLE ONE) YES NO UNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY N0.NCf0.L INFOFINATION. (E%PlA1N) � Public Hearing Date - P.E.D.lT.D'I.5.-Real Estate Division Person and Phone Numbcr: iargot FehrenUacher Peter White 266-3220 266-8853 , � � I � ,r,� : � . K I �� RE 8-11-97 � � Green EPARTfE�7 DJRECl'OR TY ATTOR'�'EY /1 i � ! � iber: jpp2( � ' COL:�CIL J � �� c�xx & \SGT. SVC. DIR. (OR 4SSISTA.�'t) , 1 ICOD'�CTL RESEARCH be on Couucil OF SIGrATURE PAGES ALL IACATIO!�S FOR 5et date of Puhiic Hearing for the Ecolab Plaza Project. File No. 18863 PIAh'�AG COMMISSION cn'a sEUr�ce Conutus�ov 19xs tlus person/firn� erer been a Ciq• employce? llocs tius personlfrni possess s sl:itl not normally fwssessed by any current Cify emplq�ce? cte confrn3rrse flll YES nns��•crs on a N'HICA COli'.�CIL OAiGCTIVE? COU'�CIL WARD(57 2 DISTRICT PLAV!�ING COliNCIL YES \O YES NO 17 TSATI:�G PROSLE.M, ISSliE, OPYORTli!�ITY t«Lo, Rl�at, R9ien, R1ure, \i1�y?): �e Eoalab Project is intended to retain Ecolab's international headquarters iint Paul by facilitating its long-term expansion. Ecolab has signed a mast �ase on the 15-story Capital Centre building and plans to fill the entire iildinc7 as the leases of current tenants expire over the next ten years. .�TAGES Ip APPROVED: Ecolab Project will keep a rapidly-growing global Fortune 1000 company in nesota, zetain 1,057 jobs in downtown Saint Paul and create at least 250 ne nesota jobs that pay better than $l0 an hour by June 30, 2000, most of them downtown Saint Paul. IF APPROVED: 'AATAGES IF NOT APPROYED: d qrowth from strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the last few ye forced Ecolab to decide whether it needed to move its headquarters to a tion better able to accommodate its space needs. Eoolab considered ting its headquarters in North Carolina and Tennessee before decidittg to in in st. Paul. AMO[AVT OF TRANSACTION: �S 1 � 0 0 0� 0 0 0 CO5f/REVE1tiE BUDGETED (CIRCLE OnE) iG50URCE: $350�000 STAR GRANTS ACTIVSTYKUMBER $350�000 HRA BIISI2IESS LOAN $300�000 ASSESSMENTS v�T a� 8-27-97 FOR PL'BI.IC HEARING ON �SE� 3f'+, 1997 �� ERSO:�AL SERVICE CO�TRACTS n1UST A\SWER THE FOLIAWING: i. Has tlie �xrsonlfirni eeer worked under a cozitrnct for this depertmeni? yE$ NO � SIAPF s6eet and nifach. YES NO 7 � " � .\ �� . o'fi �� 8 � •� 'a 3 �� , ia ' , � , � . �'. s y . \�.�`�` I� � . . `� 1 z`. O � U• ��' �� I r c � 'Li °, ' , i� : �„� F '✓ . ` � )5 �i t• A` n TOTAL EXPENDITURES - $1,000,000 STAR GRANTS - $ 350,000 HRA HUSINESS LOAN FllND -$ 350,000 ASSESSMENTS - $ 300,000 QUESTIONS? IMPROVLMENTS - 266-6660 ASSLSSMENTS - 266-8850 H�USING AND REUEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF 7HE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA a� '�� REPORT TO TFiE COMM{SStONERS DATE December 26, 1996 REGARDING Resolution Approving the Ecolab Expansion Project (District 17) PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to ad�ise the Board of Commissioners regazding the expansion plans of Ecolab Inc. and to secure Board approval of a Resolution directing staffto prepare a number of items that relate to ihe expansion for Board review and approvai. BACKGROUND Ecolab Inc. has been located in its building on Wabasha Street in downtown Saint Paul since 1968. The company has grov,n into an intemationa} leader in the manufacture and marketer of premium cleanin�, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial maTkets. Tn recent years the companies growth has necessitated the acquisition and!or leasing of more and more office space to accommodate its needs. Currently, the company owns the Eco3ab and former NSP Buildings and 3eases space in the Capital Centre Building. Durin� the past several months, Ecolab has been examining its options to allow continued growth while mainiainin� efficier�cies. These options included expansion in downtown 5aint Paul either into e�cisting space or newly constructed space. The company's Board of Directors has chosen to expand in downtown into additional leased space. PR03ECT DESCRLPTIO?( Ecolab Inc. will undertake a major expansion in downtown Saint Paul. This includes leasing additional space in the Czpital Centre Building so that in appro�mately ten (10) years Ecolab will occupy the entire building. The company will bring an additional 600 new jobs to downtown during this geriod. This job erowth will bring the total number of downtown employees to over 1,60�, - �, �l� , �� g As an additional part of the expansion, the company will center its world training facility in the Capital Centre Buildin�. The renovations necessary to accomplish the expansiun will cost and estimated �IZ,040,000. In addition to the new jobs, Ecolab estimates that the expansion will bring a thousand Ecotab associates to dovmtovm Saint Paui for company business and training. To accommodate and complement the Ecolab expansion and investment in the downtown the company has requested that the City/I-�tA pro�ide assistance for the following: 1. The reconstruction of Osborne Plaza; 2. Assistance in securing a Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development loan in the amount of �500,000; 3. Securin� an FiRA development loan of 5500,000; 4. Assistance in securin� sufficient parking for the new employees; and 5. Assistance in securing job training funds through the State of h'linnesota. PIIBLIC PURPOSE The Ecolab, Inc. expansion wiil generate over 600 new jobs to the City of Saint Paul. The intemationai trainin� center will brin� 1000 Ecolab associates into the city, ihereby, creating si�nificant new spending in hotels, restaurants and other retai3 stores. Finally, the expansion ensures the continued presence in downtown of one of the city's largest employers. REC011;4TEND �TIO:�' Staff recommends the adoption of the attached resolution supporting the Ecolab expansion and directing staff to prepare certain plans and documents for the Board to review and approve. Staff: Jim O'Leary Sponsor: Chair Thune \WED13'SYSStLViEDVAD�.HCOLA9BD.`xPD ��_ � �,9� Sponsor RESOLi3TION NO. 96-1212b- 6 2 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 I8 19 20 21 22 23 24 2� 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 �s 39 APP120VAL OF STAFF TI:17E TO P3tEPARE ECOLAB E�PA\SIO\ PROJECT �VHEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Currently occupies t�ti�o buildin�s on tiVabasha St;zet in Saint Paul do«-nto��n and leases t«�o floors in the Capital Centre Building adjacent to the Ecolab Suildin�; and «'HEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Has announced plans for a majot expansion in the dounto�vn that includes a lon� term lease, ��ith occupancy to occur o�'er several years, 2nd extensive renovation of the Capital Centre Building at an initiai estimated cost of $12,000,000 that could add up to 600 ne�v jobs at approximately �0 new jobs per year to their do��nto��i enployment; and �VI-IEREAS, The company ��ill establish a corporate trainin� center that could bring over one thousand additional Ecolab visits on rotatin� assignment to the do��nto«n corporate headquarters; and �yHEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Ts demonstratia� its long term commitment to Saint Paul tt�rough its e�pansion and job gro�tiZh. I�OSV THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners ofthe City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority hereby directs staff to p*epue the follow�n� for Board re�•iew relative to the Ecolab e�pansion in dowmtown: 4. 5. FQ A financing plan from HR4 development funds, private propefy assessments and other pri��ate funds for the rzconstruction of Osbome Plaza that will accommodate zad complement the espansion ar.d the revitalization of «'abasha Street; An application to the Minnesata Department of Trade and Economic Development for a$>00 combinaiion forgivabiello�c inte;est loan from the Nlinnesota Investment Fund; An HRA loan in the amount of $500,000 for the building impro� ements necessary to build aut the space in the Capital Centre Buildin�; A plan that evidences the addition of 500 ne�v pazking spzces �k�ithin three blocks ofthe Ecolab buildin�; A plan to make available at mazket rates fi$y (�0) spaces for Ecolab employees in the new Kello�g Raznp (Civic Center E�:hibit Halt Ramp); and A plan to secure State of Minnesota job training funds to assist in training new and retained Ecolab emplo}�ees. CITY OF ST. PAIIL PRELIMINARY ORDER q�-�2-� 2 B' �� In the Matter of Ecolab plaza project - design and improvement of the public open space, currently ]rnown as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park Eurniture and excavation for a tunnel between Ecolab and Capital Centre. The Council of the City of Saint Faul having received the report o£ the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,OOO,Q00 financed by Sales Tax Revitalization Grant $350,000 ($175,000 for 1997 and 1998), HRA Business Loan Fund $350,000 and Assessments $300,000. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on 1997,at 4:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chambers House Building in the City of Saint Paul. ��d oatob,�r- the .2�4ti�e day of °^„��, of the City Hall and Court 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSQNS Yeas Nays Blakey ✓� strom ✓�ollins ✓�tarri s v e� ard ✓fiorton Thune _ ��p Sen'�' � In Favor QAgainst � ��DSe,h.} Adopted by Council: Date�`Lq'7 � f Certified Passed by Council Secretary By �=�_ _ �^� e � =-_�._ Mayor CITY OF ST. PAUL FINA2, ORDSR FILE ��1- �aa8 In the Mattar of Ecolab plaza project - design and improvement of the public open space, currently known as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park furniture and excavation for a tunnel between Ecolab and Capital Centre. under Preliminary Order \ 1 —' 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 all 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 upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers sha11 calculate a11 espenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter, COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Nays Adopted by Council: Blakey Certified Passed by Council Secretary Bostrom Collins Harris Megard _In Favor By Morton Thune _Against Mayor C1TY OF R � � o �� .� a 1!lF�Q �Illl a A C � �es+ � Saint Paul City Public Hearing Public Improvement OWNER OR TAXPAYER Council � Notice �� Construction �� ►a98 COUNCIL DISTRICT #2 PLANNII3G COUNCIL #17 FILE # ;i��`: t:_ °:':_ PROPERTY ADDRESS PARCEL ID PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION �ici:� ��s'� �.��'r�, �a'`v` : � i�:3� THE TIME: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT 4:30 P.M. PUBLfC PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall-Court House HEARING Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT INFORMATION ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT CALCULATION 1'o consider approval of the proposed project as foflows: ECOLAB PLAZA PROJECT - DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, CURRENTLY KNOWN AS CAPITAI CENTRE PLAZA (TO BE RENAMED ECOLAB PIAZAr INCLUDES DEMOL1Ti0N, NEW PAVING, LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, LANDSCAPINC�, PARK FURNRURE AND DOING ALL OTHER WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SAID PROJECT. If the City Council approves the project, all or part of the cost will be assessed against the benefitted properties. The ESTIMATED assessment for the above property is NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BILL! Please see PAYMENT INFORMATION on the reverse side of this notice. CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE N071FICATION DATE: �0/03/97 SAOULD THE COUNCIL APPROVE THIS PROJECT, YOI7R ASSESSMENT WILL BE COLLECTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE! PAYMENT When the construction, which wili begin some time after approval of the project, has INFORMATION been completed or substantially completed, you wili be notified of another public hearing, which will occur either in the same year as the construction or the year following the construction. This public hearing is called "RATIFICATTON OF ASSESSMENTS", at which time ihe City Council will consider the approval of the assessments for the project. You wi11 receive more information at the time of the Ratification of Assessments public hearing concerning the number of yeazs the assessment will run and the interest rate, A few days after the Ratification of Assessments, you will receive an invoice. You will then have the opportunity to pay all or part of your assessment within 30 days without interest. Any remaining balances wi12 be collected with your property taxes over a period of 1 to 20 years. Partial payments of $40.00 or more will be accepted at any time. DEFERRED Persons 65 and older or retired by viriue of a permanent and total disability may PAYMENfS qualify for deferred payment of special assessments. If it would be a hardship and you homestead the properry, you may apply for deferred paymeni following approval of the Rati6cation of Assessmenu by the City Council. This plan will defer payment, it will not forgive the payment During the deferral period interest will continue to accrue. For more information on deferments, please catt 266-8858. CONNECTIONS If the project is for a storm sewer and/or street paving, you may request new connections for storm sewer, sanitary sewer or water main. As installation at a later date will be more expensive, we suggest you consider installation of these connections at this time for vacant properties. Also, if you have a connection that is faulty, broken or deYeriorated, you may have it repaired during construction of the project. The Public Works Department will norify yon if your connection needs repair. New connections and repaired connections will be assessed. INFORMATION For the benefit of those who will be unable to attend the hearings, Cablevision will cany the program live on Channel 18 at the scheduled time shown on the reverse side of this notice. QUESTIONS Please call 266-8850 for questions about assessments. For.questions regazding coustruction, please see the enclosed sheet. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MINNBSOTA 55102 ruolic Hearing Date�-�-�t;�+, 1997 "" R£ 8-11-97 ero �c P.E.D.1T.M.S: Real Estate Division �fe� 8-5-97 Green Sheet umber: 50026 EPAATMENTDIItECTOR CITYCOUNCII. Pexsoa and Phone Namber: � ATTORt3EY (:17Y CI.ERK Margot Fehrenbacher 266-3220 Peter Wlute �-HSS3 UDGETDII2ECT'OR .& MGT. SVC. DIR �oa cos ass[si�u.�l 1 ovtvc¢ xESeneca 1� � � �� ? ust be on Council Agenda by : 8-27-97 FOR PUBI.IC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 OTAL M OF SIGNATORE PAGFS 1 (CLII' ALL IACATIONS FOR 5IGNAT[JRE) CTION RFQUESPED: Set date of Public Hearing for the Ecolab Plaza Project. File No. 18863 OMhh� 'fE:NDA'ATONS: APPROVE (A) OR itE.IECC (R) RSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSf ANSWER'ff� FOLIAWING: 1. Has the person/£rm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES NO PLANNQJG COAAIISSION A SfAFF . Has tltis person/firm ever been a City employee? YES NO rnrt.seavrcernnmvsscorv . Does this person/£rm possess a sldll not normeUy possessed by any YFS NO c�vrent City employee? cm mnnw�iTee lain all YES answers on a se rate sheet and attach. PORTS WIIICH COUNCIL O&7ECTIVE? - COUNCIL WARD(S) 'Z DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL 17 TIATING PROBLEM, ISSUH, OPPOR'CUNITY (4Vhq What, When, Where, 4VhyJ?): The Ecolab Project is intended to retain Ecolab's international headquarters i Saint Paul by facilitating its lonq-term expansion. Ecolab has signed a maste lease on the 15-story capital Centre building and plans to fill the entire uilding as the leases of current tenants expire over the next ten years. DVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Ecolab Project will keep a rapidly-qrowinq global Fortune 1000 company in innesota, retain 1,057 jobs in downtown Saint Paul and create at least 25o ne innesota jobs that pay better than $10 an hour by June 30, 2000, most of thera in dov,*ntown Saint Paul. LSADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: one LSADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: apid growth from strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the last few year has forced Ecolab to decide whether it needed to move its headquarters to a loCation better able to accommodate its space needs. Ecolab consideXed locating its headquarters in North Carolixia and Tennessee before deciding to emain ia St. Paul. OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: �S` 1� 0 0 0� 0 0 0 CO5T/REVENUE B[JDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO WGSOURCE: $`350�000 STAR GRANTS ACTIVITY1V17MBER $350,000 HRA BUSINESS LOAN $300�000 ASSESSME23TS CITY OF 5T. PAIIL FINAI, ORDER �rner�� o (a��7 ANIl�.ND$D COIINCIL NO NO\ � � " yo In the Matter of Ecolab Plaza Project - Design and improvement of the puY�lic open space, currently ]rnown as Capital Centre Plaza (To be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park furniture aad doing all other work necessary to complete said project. � ` `'�iY� �e, y-r ) o00 000°00 , ��''�� C..rrer.'�'�.�. 0.�\o c.;.'� e d . under Preliminary Order 97-105 oved_August 27, 1997 The Council o£ the City o£ Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEAEAS, The Council has heard a11 persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to saitl proposed improvement and has £ully 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 upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter_ COUNCILPER50NS Yeas /' Nays r/Blakey ✓�ostrom � l l ins �rris �gard �orton VPYune Adopted by Council: Date 0�.�.�qq� Certified Passed by Council Secretary �In Favor By� a . -f-J�.�. ,� �-�,� QAgainst � `��- =-s,. .. ' Public Hearing Date - October 22, 1997 T.M.S./Real Estate Division iACTPER PHON �1arQOt�'ehren�acher 266-3220 DATE OF FOfi � N° 50065 RE 10-10-97 �`1—la-�i� l GREEN SHEET ,�, TIAVDATE �£PARTMENT DIpECTOR � CITY COUNGL CINATfORNEY a CITV CLERK BUDGET DIRECTOR � FlN. 8 MGT SERVICES DIR. MAVOFiORASSI$TANi) LI] Council es rc T07AL # OF SIGNA7URE PAGES 1 (CL7P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) AMENDEI? order for the Ecolab Plaza Project to include doing all other work necessary to complete said project. RECOMMENOAilONS: AOprove (A) or Reject (R) _ P�ANNING COMMISSION _ CNII _ CIB COMMIiTEE _ _ _(� S7AFF _ _ _ OISTRICTCOURT _ _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE2 10-8-97 PEpSONAL SERVICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUES710NS: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked untler a conhact for this tlepartmentt YES NO 2. Has ihis personRirm ever been a ary empiqee? YES NO 3. Does this personHirm possess a skiil nat normally possessetl by any curcent ciry employee? YES NO Explain ati yes a+�swera on separate eheet ntM nttath to green sMeet INRIATING PHOBLEM. ISSUE, OPPORTUNIT' (Who. What. When, Where. Why)� "SEE ORIGINAL 6REEN SHEET NUMBER 50026" ' ��"+'".:rm�,c'; -�y°h� .:'�,�rt;h, �i;�t'r 'r,�e +�ez,- ''°'' a �3�A OTAL AMOUN7 OF TRANSACTION $ COSi/REVENUE BUDGETEO (CiRCLE ONE) YES NO UNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY N0.NCf0.L INFOFINATION. (E%PlA1N) � Public Hearing Date - P.E.D.lT.D'I.5.-Real Estate Division Person and Phone Numbcr: iargot FehrenUacher Peter White 266-3220 266-8853 , � � I � ,r,� : � . K I �� RE 8-11-97 � � Green EPARTfE�7 DJRECl'OR TY ATTOR'�'EY /1 i � ! � iber: jpp2( � ' COL:�CIL J � �� c�xx & \SGT. SVC. DIR. (OR 4SSISTA.�'t) , 1 ICOD'�CTL RESEARCH be on Couucil OF SIGrATURE PAGES ALL IACATIO!�S FOR 5et date of Puhiic Hearing for the Ecolab Plaza Project. File No. 18863 PIAh'�AG COMMISSION cn'a sEUr�ce Conutus�ov 19xs tlus person/firn� erer been a Ciq• employce? llocs tius personlfrni possess s sl:itl not normally fwssessed by any current Cify emplq�ce? cte confrn3rrse flll YES nns��•crs on a N'HICA COli'.�CIL OAiGCTIVE? COU'�CIL WARD(57 2 DISTRICT PLAV!�ING COliNCIL YES \O YES NO 17 TSATI:�G PROSLE.M, ISSliE, OPYORTli!�ITY t«Lo, Rl�at, R9ien, R1ure, \i1�y?): �e Eoalab Project is intended to retain Ecolab's international headquarters iint Paul by facilitating its long-term expansion. Ecolab has signed a mast �ase on the 15-story Capital Centre building and plans to fill the entire iildinc7 as the leases of current tenants expire over the next ten years. .�TAGES Ip APPROVED: Ecolab Project will keep a rapidly-growing global Fortune 1000 company in nesota, zetain 1,057 jobs in downtown Saint Paul and create at least 250 ne nesota jobs that pay better than $l0 an hour by June 30, 2000, most of them downtown Saint Paul. IF APPROVED: 'AATAGES IF NOT APPROYED: d qrowth from strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the last few ye forced Ecolab to decide whether it needed to move its headquarters to a tion better able to accommodate its space needs. Eoolab considered ting its headquarters in North Carolina and Tennessee before decidittg to in in st. Paul. AMO[AVT OF TRANSACTION: �S 1 � 0 0 0� 0 0 0 CO5f/REVE1tiE BUDGETED (CIRCLE OnE) iG50URCE: $350�000 STAR GRANTS ACTIVSTYKUMBER $350�000 HRA BIISI2IESS LOAN $300�000 ASSESSMENTS v�T a� 8-27-97 FOR PL'BI.IC HEARING ON �SE� 3f'+, 1997 �� ERSO:�AL SERVICE CO�TRACTS n1UST A\SWER THE FOLIAWING: i. Has tlie �xrsonlfirni eeer worked under a cozitrnct for this depertmeni? yE$ NO � SIAPF s6eet and nifach. YES NO 7 � " � .\ �� . o'fi �� 8 � •� 'a 3 �� , ia ' , � , � . �'. s y . \�.�`�` I� � . . `� 1 z`. O � U• ��' �� I r c � 'Li °, ' , i� : �„� F '✓ . ` � )5 �i t• A` n TOTAL EXPENDITURES - $1,000,000 STAR GRANTS - $ 350,000 HRA HUSINESS LOAN FllND -$ 350,000 ASSESSMENTS - $ 300,000 QUESTIONS? IMPROVLMENTS - 266-6660 ASSLSSMENTS - 266-8850 H�USING AND REUEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF 7HE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA a� '�� REPORT TO TFiE COMM{SStONERS DATE December 26, 1996 REGARDING Resolution Approving the Ecolab Expansion Project (District 17) PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to ad�ise the Board of Commissioners regazding the expansion plans of Ecolab Inc. and to secure Board approval of a Resolution directing staffto prepare a number of items that relate to ihe expansion for Board review and approvai. BACKGROUND Ecolab Inc. has been located in its building on Wabasha Street in downtown Saint Paul since 1968. The company has grov,n into an intemationa} leader in the manufacture and marketer of premium cleanin�, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial maTkets. Tn recent years the companies growth has necessitated the acquisition and!or leasing of more and more office space to accommodate its needs. Currently, the company owns the Eco3ab and former NSP Buildings and 3eases space in the Capital Centre Building. Durin� the past several months, Ecolab has been examining its options to allow continued growth while mainiainin� efficier�cies. These options included expansion in downtown 5aint Paul either into e�cisting space or newly constructed space. The company's Board of Directors has chosen to expand in downtown into additional leased space. PR03ECT DESCRLPTIO?( Ecolab Inc. will undertake a major expansion in downtown Saint Paul. This includes leasing additional space in the Czpital Centre Building so that in appro�mately ten (10) years Ecolab will occupy the entire building. The company will bring an additional 600 new jobs to downtown during this geriod. This job erowth will bring the total number of downtown employees to over 1,60�, - �, �l� , �� g As an additional part of the expansion, the company will center its world training facility in the Capital Centre Buildin�. The renovations necessary to accomplish the expansiun will cost and estimated �IZ,040,000. In addition to the new jobs, Ecolab estimates that the expansion will bring a thousand Ecotab associates to dovmtovm Saint Paui for company business and training. To accommodate and complement the Ecolab expansion and investment in the downtown the company has requested that the City/I-�tA pro�ide assistance for the following: 1. The reconstruction of Osborne Plaza; 2. Assistance in securing a Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development loan in the amount of �500,000; 3. Securin� an FiRA development loan of 5500,000; 4. Assistance in securin� sufficient parking for the new employees; and 5. Assistance in securing job training funds through the State of h'linnesota. PIIBLIC PURPOSE The Ecolab, Inc. expansion wiil generate over 600 new jobs to the City of Saint Paul. The intemationai trainin� center will brin� 1000 Ecolab associates into the city, ihereby, creating si�nificant new spending in hotels, restaurants and other retai3 stores. Finally, the expansion ensures the continued presence in downtown of one of the city's largest employers. REC011;4TEND �TIO:�' Staff recommends the adoption of the attached resolution supporting the Ecolab expansion and directing staff to prepare certain plans and documents for the Board to review and approve. Staff: Jim O'Leary Sponsor: Chair Thune \WED13'SYSStLViEDVAD�.HCOLA9BD.`xPD ��_ � �,9� Sponsor RESOLi3TION NO. 96-1212b- 6 2 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 I8 19 20 21 22 23 24 2� 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 �s 39 APP120VAL OF STAFF TI:17E TO P3tEPARE ECOLAB E�PA\SIO\ PROJECT �VHEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Currently occupies t�ti�o buildin�s on tiVabasha St;zet in Saint Paul do«-nto��n and leases t«�o floors in the Capital Centre Building adjacent to the Ecolab Suildin�; and «'HEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Has announced plans for a majot expansion in the dounto�vn that includes a lon� term lease, ��ith occupancy to occur o�'er several years, 2nd extensive renovation of the Capital Centre Building at an initiai estimated cost of $12,000,000 that could add up to 600 ne�v jobs at approximately �0 new jobs per year to their do��nto��i enployment; and �VI-IEREAS, The company ��ill establish a corporate trainin� center that could bring over one thousand additional Ecolab visits on rotatin� assignment to the do��nto«n corporate headquarters; and �yHEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Ts demonstratia� its long term commitment to Saint Paul tt�rough its e�pansion and job gro�tiZh. I�OSV THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners ofthe City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority hereby directs staff to p*epue the follow�n� for Board re�•iew relative to the Ecolab e�pansion in dowmtown: 4. 5. FQ A financing plan from HR4 development funds, private propefy assessments and other pri��ate funds for the rzconstruction of Osbome Plaza that will accommodate zad complement the espansion ar.d the revitalization of «'abasha Street; An application to the Minnesata Department of Trade and Economic Development for a$>00 combinaiion forgivabiello�c inte;est loan from the Nlinnesota Investment Fund; An HRA loan in the amount of $500,000 for the building impro� ements necessary to build aut the space in the Capital Centre Buildin�; A plan that evidences the addition of 500 ne�v pazking spzces �k�ithin three blocks ofthe Ecolab buildin�; A plan to make available at mazket rates fi$y (�0) spaces for Ecolab employees in the new Kello�g Raznp (Civic Center E�:hibit Halt Ramp); and A plan to secure State of Minnesota job training funds to assist in training new and retained Ecolab emplo}�ees. CITY OF ST. PAIIL PRELIMINARY ORDER q�-�2-� 2 B' �� In the Matter of Ecolab plaza project - design and improvement of the public open space, currently ]rnown as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park Eurniture and excavation for a tunnel between Ecolab and Capital Centre. The Council of the City of Saint Faul having received the report o£ the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,OOO,Q00 financed by Sales Tax Revitalization Grant $350,000 ($175,000 for 1997 and 1998), HRA Business Loan Fund $350,000 and Assessments $300,000. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on 1997,at 4:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chambers House Building in the City of Saint Paul. ��d oatob,�r- the .2�4ti�e day of °^„��, of the City Hall and Court 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSQNS Yeas Nays Blakey ✓� strom ✓�ollins ✓�tarri s v e� ard ✓fiorton Thune _ ��p Sen'�' � In Favor QAgainst � ��DSe,h.} Adopted by Council: Date�`Lq'7 � f Certified Passed by Council Secretary By �=�_ _ �^� e � =-_�._ Mayor CITY OF ST. PAUL FINA2, ORDSR FILE ��1- �aa8 In the Mattar of Ecolab plaza project - design and improvement of the public open space, currently known as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park furniture and excavation for a tunnel between Ecolab and Capital Centre. under Preliminary Order \ 1 —' 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 all 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 upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers sha11 calculate a11 espenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter, COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Nays Adopted by Council: Blakey Certified Passed by Council Secretary Bostrom Collins Harris Megard _In Favor By Morton Thune _Against Mayor C1TY OF R � � o �� .� a 1!lF�Q �Illl a A C � �es+ � Saint Paul City Public Hearing Public Improvement OWNER OR TAXPAYER Council � Notice �� Construction �� ►a98 COUNCIL DISTRICT #2 PLANNII3G COUNCIL #17 FILE # ;i��`: t:_ °:':_ PROPERTY ADDRESS PARCEL ID PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION �ici:� ��s'� �.��'r�, �a'`v` : � i�:3� THE TIME: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT 4:30 P.M. PUBLfC PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall-Court House HEARING Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT INFORMATION ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT CALCULATION 1'o consider approval of the proposed project as foflows: ECOLAB PLAZA PROJECT - DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, CURRENTLY KNOWN AS CAPITAI CENTRE PLAZA (TO BE RENAMED ECOLAB PIAZAr INCLUDES DEMOL1Ti0N, NEW PAVING, LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, LANDSCAPINC�, PARK FURNRURE AND DOING ALL OTHER WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SAID PROJECT. If the City Council approves the project, all or part of the cost will be assessed against the benefitted properties. The ESTIMATED assessment for the above property is NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BILL! Please see PAYMENT INFORMATION on the reverse side of this notice. CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE N071FICATION DATE: �0/03/97 SAOULD THE COUNCIL APPROVE THIS PROJECT, YOI7R ASSESSMENT WILL BE COLLECTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE! PAYMENT When the construction, which wili begin some time after approval of the project, has INFORMATION been completed or substantially completed, you wili be notified of another public hearing, which will occur either in the same year as the construction or the year following the construction. This public hearing is called "RATIFICATTON OF ASSESSMENTS", at which time ihe City Council will consider the approval of the assessments for the project. You wi11 receive more information at the time of the Ratification of Assessments public hearing concerning the number of yeazs the assessment will run and the interest rate, A few days after the Ratification of Assessments, you will receive an invoice. You will then have the opportunity to pay all or part of your assessment within 30 days without interest. Any remaining balances wi12 be collected with your property taxes over a period of 1 to 20 years. Partial payments of $40.00 or more will be accepted at any time. DEFERRED Persons 65 and older or retired by viriue of a permanent and total disability may PAYMENfS qualify for deferred payment of special assessments. If it would be a hardship and you homestead the properry, you may apply for deferred paymeni following approval of the Rati6cation of Assessmenu by the City Council. This plan will defer payment, it will not forgive the payment During the deferral period interest will continue to accrue. For more information on deferments, please catt 266-8858. CONNECTIONS If the project is for a storm sewer and/or street paving, you may request new connections for storm sewer, sanitary sewer or water main. As installation at a later date will be more expensive, we suggest you consider installation of these connections at this time for vacant properties. Also, if you have a connection that is faulty, broken or deYeriorated, you may have it repaired during construction of the project. The Public Works Department will norify yon if your connection needs repair. New connections and repaired connections will be assessed. INFORMATION For the benefit of those who will be unable to attend the hearings, Cablevision will cany the program live on Channel 18 at the scheduled time shown on the reverse side of this notice. QUESTIONS Please call 266-8850 for questions about assessments. For.questions regazding coustruction, please see the enclosed sheet. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MINNBSOTA 55102 ruolic Hearing Date�-�-�t;�+, 1997 "" R£ 8-11-97 ero �c P.E.D.1T.M.S: Real Estate Division �fe� 8-5-97 Green Sheet umber: 50026 EPAATMENTDIItECTOR CITYCOUNCII. Pexsoa and Phone Namber: � ATTORt3EY (:17Y CI.ERK Margot Fehrenbacher 266-3220 Peter Wlute �-HSS3 UDGETDII2ECT'OR .& MGT. SVC. DIR �oa cos ass[si�u.�l 1 ovtvc¢ xESeneca 1� � � �� ? ust be on Council Agenda by : 8-27-97 FOR PUBI.IC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 OTAL M OF SIGNATORE PAGFS 1 (CLII' ALL IACATIONS FOR 5IGNAT[JRE) CTION RFQUESPED: Set date of Public Hearing for the Ecolab Plaza Project. File No. 18863 OMhh� 'fE:NDA'ATONS: APPROVE (A) OR itE.IECC (R) RSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSf ANSWER'ff� FOLIAWING: 1. Has the person/£rm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES NO PLANNQJG COAAIISSION A SfAFF . Has tltis person/firm ever been a City employee? YES NO rnrt.seavrcernnmvsscorv . Does this person/£rm possess a sldll not normeUy possessed by any YFS NO c�vrent City employee? cm mnnw�iTee lain all YES answers on a se rate sheet and attach. PORTS WIIICH COUNCIL O&7ECTIVE? - COUNCIL WARD(S) 'Z DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL 17 TIATING PROBLEM, ISSUH, OPPOR'CUNITY (4Vhq What, When, Where, 4VhyJ?): The Ecolab Project is intended to retain Ecolab's international headquarters i Saint Paul by facilitating its lonq-term expansion. Ecolab has signed a maste lease on the 15-story capital Centre building and plans to fill the entire uilding as the leases of current tenants expire over the next ten years. DVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Ecolab Project will keep a rapidly-qrowinq global Fortune 1000 company in innesota, retain 1,057 jobs in downtown Saint Paul and create at least 25o ne innesota jobs that pay better than $10 an hour by June 30, 2000, most of thera in dov,*ntown Saint Paul. LSADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: one LSADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: apid growth from strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the last few year has forced Ecolab to decide whether it needed to move its headquarters to a loCation better able to accommodate its space needs. Ecolab consideXed locating its headquarters in North Carolixia and Tennessee before deciding to emain ia St. Paul. OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: �S` 1� 0 0 0� 0 0 0 CO5T/REVENUE B[JDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO WGSOURCE: $`350�000 STAR GRANTS ACTIVITY1V17MBER $350,000 HRA BUSINESS LOAN $300�000 ASSESSME23TS CITY OF 5T. PAIIL FINAI, ORDER �rner�� o (a��7 ANIl�.ND$D COIINCIL NO NO\ � � " yo In the Matter of Ecolab Plaza Project - Design and improvement of the puY�lic open space, currently ]rnown as Capital Centre Plaza (To be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park furniture aad doing all other work necessary to complete said project. � ` `'�iY� �e, y-r ) o00 000°00 , ��''�� C..rrer.'�'�.�. 0.�\o c.;.'� e d . under Preliminary Order 97-105 oved_August 27, 1997 The Council o£ the City o£ Saint Paul has conducted a public hearing upon the above improvement, due notice thereof having been given as prescribed by the City Charter; and WHEAEAS, The Council has heard a11 persons, objections and recommendations pertaining to saitl proposed improvement and has £ully 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 upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers shall calculate all expenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter_ COUNCILPER50NS Yeas /' Nays r/Blakey ✓�ostrom � l l ins �rris �gard �orton VPYune Adopted by Council: Date 0�.�.�qq� Certified Passed by Council Secretary �In Favor By� a . -f-J�.�. ,� �-�,� QAgainst � `��- =-s,. .. ' Public Hearing Date - October 22, 1997 T.M.S./Real Estate Division iACTPER PHON �1arQOt�'ehren�acher 266-3220 DATE OF FOfi � N° 50065 RE 10-10-97 �`1—la-�i� l GREEN SHEET ,�, TIAVDATE �£PARTMENT DIpECTOR � CITY COUNGL CINATfORNEY a CITV CLERK BUDGET DIRECTOR � FlN. 8 MGT SERVICES DIR. MAVOFiORASSI$TANi) LI] Council es rc T07AL # OF SIGNA7URE PAGES 1 (CL7P ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) AMENDEI? order for the Ecolab Plaza Project to include doing all other work necessary to complete said project. RECOMMENOAilONS: AOprove (A) or Reject (R) _ P�ANNING COMMISSION _ CNII _ CIB COMMIiTEE _ _ _(� S7AFF _ _ _ OISTRICTCOURT _ _ SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL O&IECTIVE2 10-8-97 PEpSONAL SERVICE CONTHACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUES710NS: 1. Has this person/firm ever worked untler a conhact for this tlepartmentt YES NO 2. Has ihis personRirm ever been a ary empiqee? YES NO 3. Does this personHirm possess a skiil nat normally possessetl by any curcent ciry employee? YES NO Explain ati yes a+�swera on separate eheet ntM nttath to green sMeet INRIATING PHOBLEM. ISSUE, OPPORTUNIT' (Who. What. When, Where. Why)� "SEE ORIGINAL 6REEN SHEET NUMBER 50026" ' ��"+'".:rm�,c'; -�y°h� .:'�,�rt;h, �i;�t'r 'r,�e +�ez,- ''°'' a �3�A OTAL AMOUN7 OF TRANSACTION $ COSi/REVENUE BUDGETEO (CiRCLE ONE) YES NO UNDIfdG SOURCE ACTIVITY N0.NCf0.L INFOFINATION. (E%PlA1N) � Public Hearing Date - P.E.D.lT.D'I.5.-Real Estate Division Person and Phone Numbcr: iargot FehrenUacher Peter White 266-3220 266-8853 , � � I � ,r,� : � . K I �� RE 8-11-97 � � Green EPARTfE�7 DJRECl'OR TY ATTOR'�'EY /1 i � ! � iber: jpp2( � ' COL:�CIL J � �� c�xx & \SGT. SVC. DIR. (OR 4SSISTA.�'t) , 1 ICOD'�CTL RESEARCH be on Couucil OF SIGrATURE PAGES ALL IACATIO!�S FOR 5et date of Puhiic Hearing for the Ecolab Plaza Project. File No. 18863 PIAh'�AG COMMISSION cn'a sEUr�ce Conutus�ov 19xs tlus person/firn� erer been a Ciq• employce? llocs tius personlfrni possess s sl:itl not normally fwssessed by any current Cify emplq�ce? cte confrn3rrse flll YES nns��•crs on a N'HICA COli'.�CIL OAiGCTIVE? COU'�CIL WARD(57 2 DISTRICT PLAV!�ING COliNCIL YES \O YES NO 17 TSATI:�G PROSLE.M, ISSliE, OPYORTli!�ITY t«Lo, Rl�at, R9ien, R1ure, \i1�y?): �e Eoalab Project is intended to retain Ecolab's international headquarters iint Paul by facilitating its long-term expansion. Ecolab has signed a mast �ase on the 15-story Capital Centre building and plans to fill the entire iildinc7 as the leases of current tenants expire over the next ten years. .�TAGES Ip APPROVED: Ecolab Project will keep a rapidly-growing global Fortune 1000 company in nesota, zetain 1,057 jobs in downtown Saint Paul and create at least 250 ne nesota jobs that pay better than $l0 an hour by June 30, 2000, most of them downtown Saint Paul. IF APPROVED: 'AATAGES IF NOT APPROYED: d qrowth from strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the last few ye forced Ecolab to decide whether it needed to move its headquarters to a tion better able to accommodate its space needs. Eoolab considered ting its headquarters in North Carolina and Tennessee before decidittg to in in st. Paul. AMO[AVT OF TRANSACTION: �S 1 � 0 0 0� 0 0 0 CO5f/REVE1tiE BUDGETED (CIRCLE OnE) iG50URCE: $350�000 STAR GRANTS ACTIVSTYKUMBER $350�000 HRA BIISI2IESS LOAN $300�000 ASSESSMENTS v�T a� 8-27-97 FOR PL'BI.IC HEARING ON �SE� 3f'+, 1997 �� ERSO:�AL SERVICE CO�TRACTS n1UST A\SWER THE FOLIAWING: i. Has tlie �xrsonlfirni eeer worked under a cozitrnct for this depertmeni? yE$ NO � SIAPF s6eet and nifach. YES NO 7 � " � .\ �� . o'fi �� 8 � •� 'a 3 �� , ia ' , � , � . �'. s y . \�.�`�` I� � . . `� 1 z`. O � U• ��' �� I r c � 'Li °, ' , i� : �„� F '✓ . ` � )5 �i t• A` n TOTAL EXPENDITURES - $1,000,000 STAR GRANTS - $ 350,000 HRA HUSINESS LOAN FllND -$ 350,000 ASSESSMENTS - $ 300,000 QUESTIONS? IMPROVLMENTS - 266-6660 ASSLSSMENTS - 266-8850 H�USING AND REUEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF 7HE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA a� '�� REPORT TO TFiE COMM{SStONERS DATE December 26, 1996 REGARDING Resolution Approving the Ecolab Expansion Project (District 17) PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to ad�ise the Board of Commissioners regazding the expansion plans of Ecolab Inc. and to secure Board approval of a Resolution directing staffto prepare a number of items that relate to ihe expansion for Board review and approvai. BACKGROUND Ecolab Inc. has been located in its building on Wabasha Street in downtown Saint Paul since 1968. The company has grov,n into an intemationa} leader in the manufacture and marketer of premium cleanin�, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial maTkets. Tn recent years the companies growth has necessitated the acquisition and!or leasing of more and more office space to accommodate its needs. Currently, the company owns the Eco3ab and former NSP Buildings and 3eases space in the Capital Centre Building. Durin� the past several months, Ecolab has been examining its options to allow continued growth while mainiainin� efficier�cies. These options included expansion in downtown 5aint Paul either into e�cisting space or newly constructed space. The company's Board of Directors has chosen to expand in downtown into additional leased space. PR03ECT DESCRLPTIO?( Ecolab Inc. will undertake a major expansion in downtown Saint Paul. This includes leasing additional space in the Czpital Centre Building so that in appro�mately ten (10) years Ecolab will occupy the entire building. The company will bring an additional 600 new jobs to downtown during this geriod. This job erowth will bring the total number of downtown employees to over 1,60�, - �, �l� , �� g As an additional part of the expansion, the company will center its world training facility in the Capital Centre Buildin�. The renovations necessary to accomplish the expansiun will cost and estimated �IZ,040,000. In addition to the new jobs, Ecolab estimates that the expansion will bring a thousand Ecotab associates to dovmtovm Saint Paui for company business and training. To accommodate and complement the Ecolab expansion and investment in the downtown the company has requested that the City/I-�tA pro�ide assistance for the following: 1. The reconstruction of Osborne Plaza; 2. Assistance in securing a Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development loan in the amount of �500,000; 3. Securin� an FiRA development loan of 5500,000; 4. Assistance in securin� sufficient parking for the new employees; and 5. Assistance in securing job training funds through the State of h'linnesota. PIIBLIC PURPOSE The Ecolab, Inc. expansion wiil generate over 600 new jobs to the City of Saint Paul. The intemationai trainin� center will brin� 1000 Ecolab associates into the city, ihereby, creating si�nificant new spending in hotels, restaurants and other retai3 stores. Finally, the expansion ensures the continued presence in downtown of one of the city's largest employers. REC011;4TEND �TIO:�' Staff recommends the adoption of the attached resolution supporting the Ecolab expansion and directing staff to prepare certain plans and documents for the Board to review and approve. Staff: Jim O'Leary Sponsor: Chair Thune \WED13'SYSStLViEDVAD�.HCOLA9BD.`xPD ��_ � �,9� Sponsor RESOLi3TION NO. 96-1212b- 6 2 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 I8 19 20 21 22 23 24 2� 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 �s 39 APP120VAL OF STAFF TI:17E TO P3tEPARE ECOLAB E�PA\SIO\ PROJECT �VHEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Currently occupies t�ti�o buildin�s on tiVabasha St;zet in Saint Paul do«-nto��n and leases t«�o floors in the Capital Centre Building adjacent to the Ecolab Suildin�; and «'HEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Has announced plans for a majot expansion in the dounto�vn that includes a lon� term lease, ��ith occupancy to occur o�'er several years, 2nd extensive renovation of the Capital Centre Building at an initiai estimated cost of $12,000,000 that could add up to 600 ne�v jobs at approximately �0 new jobs per year to their do��nto��i enployment; and �VI-IEREAS, The company ��ill establish a corporate trainin� center that could bring over one thousand additional Ecolab visits on rotatin� assignment to the do��nto«n corporate headquarters; and �yHEREAS, Ecolab, Inc. Ts demonstratia� its long term commitment to Saint Paul tt�rough its e�pansion and job gro�tiZh. I�OSV THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners ofthe City of Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority hereby directs staff to p*epue the follow�n� for Board re�•iew relative to the Ecolab e�pansion in dowmtown: 4. 5. FQ A financing plan from HR4 development funds, private propefy assessments and other pri��ate funds for the rzconstruction of Osbome Plaza that will accommodate zad complement the espansion ar.d the revitalization of «'abasha Street; An application to the Minnesata Department of Trade and Economic Development for a$>00 combinaiion forgivabiello�c inte;est loan from the Nlinnesota Investment Fund; An HRA loan in the amount of $500,000 for the building impro� ements necessary to build aut the space in the Capital Centre Buildin�; A plan that evidences the addition of 500 ne�v pazking spzces �k�ithin three blocks ofthe Ecolab buildin�; A plan to make available at mazket rates fi$y (�0) spaces for Ecolab employees in the new Kello�g Raznp (Civic Center E�:hibit Halt Ramp); and A plan to secure State of Minnesota job training funds to assist in training new and retained Ecolab emplo}�ees. CITY OF ST. PAIIL PRELIMINARY ORDER q�-�2-� 2 B' �� In the Matter of Ecolab plaza project - design and improvement of the public open space, currently ]rnown as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park Eurniture and excavation for a tunnel between Ecolab and Capital Centre. The Council of the City of Saint Faul having received the report o£ the Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby resolves: 1. That the said report and the same is hereby approved with no alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $1,OOO,Q00 financed by Sales Tax Revitalization Grant $350,000 ($175,000 for 1997 and 1998), HRA Business Loan Fund $350,000 and Assessments $300,000. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on 1997,at 4:30 o'clock P.M., in the Council Chambers House Building in the City of Saint Paul. ��d oatob,�r- the .2�4ti�e day of °^„��, of the City Hall and Court 3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated. COUNCILPERSQNS Yeas Nays Blakey ✓� strom ✓�ollins ✓�tarri s v e� ard ✓fiorton Thune _ ��p Sen'�' � In Favor QAgainst � ��DSe,h.} Adopted by Council: Date�`Lq'7 � f Certified Passed by Council Secretary By �=�_ _ �^� e � =-_�._ Mayor CITY OF ST. PAUL FINA2, ORDSR FILE ��1- �aa8 In the Mattar of Ecolab plaza project - design and improvement of the public open space, currently known as Capital Centre Plaza (to be renamed Ecolab Plaza): includes demolition, new paving, lighting, drainage, landscaping, park furniture and excavation for a tunnel between Ecolab and Capital Centre. under Preliminary Order \ 1 —' 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 all 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 upon the completion of said improvement, the proper City officers sha11 calculate a11 espenses incurred therein and shall report the same to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 14 of the City Charter, COUNCILPERSONS Yeas Nays Adopted by Council: Blakey Certified Passed by Council Secretary Bostrom Collins Harris Megard _In Favor By Morton Thune _Against Mayor C1TY OF R � � o �� .� a 1!lF�Q �Illl a A C � �es+ � Saint Paul City Public Hearing Public Improvement OWNER OR TAXPAYER Council � Notice �� Construction �� ►a98 COUNCIL DISTRICT #2 PLANNII3G COUNCIL #17 FILE # ;i��`: t:_ °:':_ PROPERTY ADDRESS PARCEL ID PROPERTY TAX DESCRIPTION �ici:� ��s'� �.��'r�, �a'`v` : � i�:3� THE TIME: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1997 AT 4:30 P.M. PUBLfC PLACE: City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall-Court House HEARING Written or oral statements by any owner will be considered by the Council at this hearing. PURPOSE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT INFORMATION ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT CALCULATION 1'o consider approval of the proposed project as foflows: ECOLAB PLAZA PROJECT - DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, CURRENTLY KNOWN AS CAPITAI CENTRE PLAZA (TO BE RENAMED ECOLAB PIAZAr INCLUDES DEMOL1Ti0N, NEW PAVING, LIGHTING, DRAINAGE, LANDSCAPINC�, PARK FURNRURE AND DOING ALL OTHER WORK NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SAID PROJECT. If the City Council approves the project, all or part of the cost will be assessed against the benefitted properties. The ESTIMATED assessment for the above property is NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BILL! Please see PAYMENT INFORMATION on the reverse side of this notice. CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE N071FICATION DATE: �0/03/97 SAOULD THE COUNCIL APPROVE THIS PROJECT, YOI7R ASSESSMENT WILL BE COLLECTED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE! PAYMENT When the construction, which wili begin some time after approval of the project, has INFORMATION been completed or substantially completed, you wili be notified of another public hearing, which will occur either in the same year as the construction or the year following the construction. This public hearing is called "RATIFICATTON OF ASSESSMENTS", at which time ihe City Council will consider the approval of the assessments for the project. You wi11 receive more information at the time of the Ratification of Assessments public hearing concerning the number of yeazs the assessment will run and the interest rate, A few days after the Ratification of Assessments, you will receive an invoice. You will then have the opportunity to pay all or part of your assessment within 30 days without interest. Any remaining balances wi12 be collected with your property taxes over a period of 1 to 20 years. Partial payments of $40.00 or more will be accepted at any time. DEFERRED Persons 65 and older or retired by viriue of a permanent and total disability may PAYMENfS qualify for deferred payment of special assessments. If it would be a hardship and you homestead the properry, you may apply for deferred paymeni following approval of the Rati6cation of Assessmenu by the City Council. This plan will defer payment, it will not forgive the payment During the deferral period interest will continue to accrue. For more information on deferments, please catt 266-8858. CONNECTIONS If the project is for a storm sewer and/or street paving, you may request new connections for storm sewer, sanitary sewer or water main. As installation at a later date will be more expensive, we suggest you consider installation of these connections at this time for vacant properties. Also, if you have a connection that is faulty, broken or deYeriorated, you may have it repaired during construction of the project. The Public Works Department will norify yon if your connection needs repair. New connections and repaired connections will be assessed. INFORMATION For the benefit of those who will be unable to attend the hearings, Cablevision will cany the program live on Channel 18 at the scheduled time shown on the reverse side of this notice. QUESTIONS Please call 266-8850 for questions about assessments. For.questions regazding coustruction, please see the enclosed sheet. NOTICE SENT BY THE REAL ESTATE DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES ROOM 140 CITY HALL-COURT HOUSE SAINT PAUL, MINNBSOTA 55102 ruolic Hearing Date�-�-�t;�+, 1997 "" R£ 8-11-97 ero �c P.E.D.1T.M.S: Real Estate Division �fe� 8-5-97 Green Sheet umber: 50026 EPAATMENTDIItECTOR CITYCOUNCII. Pexsoa and Phone Namber: � ATTORt3EY (:17Y CI.ERK Margot Fehrenbacher 266-3220 Peter Wlute �-HSS3 UDGETDII2ECT'OR .& MGT. SVC. DIR �oa cos ass[si�u.�l 1 ovtvc¢ xESeneca 1� � � �� ? ust be on Council Agenda by : 8-27-97 FOR PUBI.IC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 OTAL M OF SIGNATORE PAGFS 1 (CLII' ALL IACATIONS FOR 5IGNAT[JRE) CTION RFQUESPED: Set date of Public Hearing for the Ecolab Plaza Project. File No. 18863 OMhh� 'fE:NDA'ATONS: APPROVE (A) OR itE.IECC (R) RSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUSf ANSWER'ff� FOLIAWING: 1. Has the person/£rm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES NO PLANNQJG COAAIISSION A SfAFF . Has tltis person/firm ever been a City employee? YES NO rnrt.seavrcernnmvsscorv . Does this person/£rm possess a sldll not normeUy possessed by any YFS NO c�vrent City employee? cm mnnw�iTee lain all YES answers on a se rate sheet and attach. PORTS WIIICH COUNCIL O&7ECTIVE? - COUNCIL WARD(S) 'Z DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL 17 TIATING PROBLEM, ISSUH, OPPOR'CUNITY (4Vhq What, When, Where, 4VhyJ?): The Ecolab Project is intended to retain Ecolab's international headquarters i Saint Paul by facilitating its lonq-term expansion. Ecolab has signed a maste lease on the 15-story capital Centre building and plans to fill the entire uilding as the leases of current tenants expire over the next ten years. DVANTAGES IF APPROVED: The Ecolab Project will keep a rapidly-qrowinq global Fortune 1000 company in innesota, retain 1,057 jobs in downtown Saint Paul and create at least 25o ne innesota jobs that pay better than $10 an hour by June 30, 2000, most of thera in dov,*ntown Saint Paul. LSADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: one LSADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: apid growth from strategic partnerships and acquisitions in the last few year has forced Ecolab to decide whether it needed to move its headquarters to a loCation better able to accommodate its space needs. Ecolab consideXed locating its headquarters in North Carolixia and Tennessee before deciding to emain ia St. Paul. OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: �S` 1� 0 0 0� 0 0 0 CO5T/REVENUE B[JDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES NO WGSOURCE: $`350�000 STAR GRANTS ACTIVITY1V17MBER $350,000 HRA BUSINESS LOAN $300�000 ASSESSME23TS