07-224CITY OF SAINT PAUL
FINAL ORDER
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In the Matter of acquiring property rights for right-of-way needed to construct a left-tum-lane signalization
project along Maryland Avenue at the intersection of Rice Street, as indicated on the attached map and report.
under Preluninary 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 presczibed by the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, The Council has heazd 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 aze hereby directed and authorized to proceed with the
improvement; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Council hereby determines the real estate required for this
improvement to be fee simple, absolute as described above, and the City officers and City Attorney are 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 deternvnes 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 far
the purpose of the Council's making an award of damages for the interest acquired on said real properry rights.
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Approval of Preliminary Order and Final Order for the acquisition of 1199 Rice Street for right-of-way needed to construct a left-
tum lane and signal on Maryland Avenue at Rice Street.
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Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
Public Works has determined there is a safety need for this project, which will reqwre acquisiHon of easements and total takes for the
addiflonal right-of-way. One property, 1199 Rice Sheet, is lazgely vacant. The department believes now woutd be an npporhuie
time to acquire it. _ �
Advantages If Approved:
The Ciry can avoid the need to relocate a viable business (in the larger building) and potenfially saSe relocation costs.
Disadvantages If Approved: -
The acquisition will remove a property from the ta� rolls, tllso, the property may sit idle fot some months prior to construckoa.
DisadvaMages If Not Approved: �
The City eventually will need to acquire the property, but relocation wili likely cost significantly more if the vacanf buildiug becomes
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Transadion: $650,000
Funding Source: MUniCip81 State Aid
Pinancial Infortnation: 2007 CI$ Budget
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SiJMM.ARY OF RECOMNIENDATIONS
Depariment of Public Works: Rice Street and Maryland Avenue Intersection Redesign
Property Acquisifion
Report Prepared February 5, 2047
Public Hearing Proposed March 7, 2007
PROJECT
The City of Saint Paul proposes to purchase a pazcel of commercial property at 1199 Rice Street as a first
step in acquirang additional right-of-way needed to construct exclusive left-turn lanes and left turn signal
arrows on Maryland Avenue at its intersection with Rice Street.
INITIATING ACTION
This project is nutiated by the Deparhnent of Public Works. Because of long-standing safety concerns, the
Deparhnent has determined there is a need for exclusive left-tum lanes and left-turn signal arrows for traffic
along eastboundlwestbound Maryland Avenue at Rice Street. The project will require both complete and
partial acquisirion ofproperties near the intersection. One properry at the southwest corner (1199 Rice
Street) includes a building that is currently vacant. The Department believes now would be an opportune
tnne to acquire it.
EXiSTING CONDITIONS
The purchase of 1199 Rice Street would be the first of several acquisiYions required for the signalization
project. The City would continue to acquire additional property rights as funding allows and a specific
project schedule is determined.
This property includes two buildings: a vacant baz (5,000 sq ft); and a barber shop currently operating (300
sq ft). Both buildings were constructed in the early 1950's.
PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS
T'he Final Order does not authorize construction of the signalizarion project, but authorizes City staff to
proceed with acquisition of the necessary right-of-way. However, when the pro}ect is built, it will include
new left-turn lanes for eastbound and westbound traffic on Maryland Avenue, new signal lights with left-
tlun arrows, additional signage and new curbing and sidewalks along the Rice/Maryland intersection.
ALTERNAI'IVES
While other intersections along Maryland aze also identified for signaliza6on projects, the project at this
particular intersection is crifical. Also, acquisition of the entire property at 1199 Rice Street (versus a strip
easement) is necessary under any design scenario because the buiidings are located on the properry line and
will need to be demolished to widen the roadway. The City may wish to consider allowing the barber shop
to continue operations un61 the project is ready far construction:
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POSITIVE BENEFITS
The City can acquire a properry that is mostly vacant, thereby avoiding the need to relocate an existing
business, and potentially saving acquisition costs. Relocafion of the barber shop would still be required.
ADVERSE EFFECT5
The purchase of this site will remove a properiy from the city's tas rolls. Also, the property may sit idle
(without its larger building) for several months prior to construction of the signalization project.
TIME SCHEDULE
The acquisition process will begin in early March, 2007, and should be completed within 8-12 months.
Project planning, design and construction will be deternuned by Ramsey County, working cooperatively
with Public Works, and is anticipated for some time in 2008.
COSTS AND FUNDING
Costs — Public Works/Real Estate estimates the cost of acquiring 1199 Rice Street at $650,000. This
amount includes purchase of the land and building, appraisal and closing costs, relocation, and demolition.
Fundine — The 2007 Capital Improvement Budget includes $1.2 million for right-of-way acquisition for
future signalization projects at several intersections along Maryland Avenue, known as Log # SU-5501305.
Funding wouid come initially from this source. The City would be reunbursed at a future date with monies
from Ramsey County, as the County will be managing and constructing the project.
CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Boh Novak, Real Estate (266-8863)
Bruce Engelbrekt, Rea1 Estate (266-8854)
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