07-1091CITY OF SAINT PAUL
PRELINIINARY ORDER
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In the Matter of acquiring the property located at 350 Water Street West, Saint Paul, for the public purpose of
removing blight, protecting bluff land adjacent to Harriet Island Regional Park, providing space for a Lilydale
Regional Park gateway feature and for possible future use to support operations at Harriet Island Regional Pazk.
(See attached map.)
The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of 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 $200,000, financed by project funds.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the Sth of December, 2007, at 5:30 o'clock P.M.,
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall 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 Charter,
stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as
estimated.
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Action Requested:
Approve Preliminary and Final Orders authorizing acquisition of 350 W. Water Street for pazk purposes
Planrnng Commission
CIB Committee
Civii Service Commission
1. Has this persoNfirtn ever worked under a conVact fa this department?
Yes Na
2. Has this personlfirm ever been a cily employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firtn possess a skill not normally possessed by any
curreni city employee?
Yes No
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why): -
The City of Saint paul proposes to acquire for pazk piuposes a 3/4-acre pazcel of commereial proeprty at 350 W. Water Street. The
property has been identified by Pazks & Rec within the Pazks Master Plan as an important component of the pazk system along the
river. The pazcel sits at the foot of Idstoric river bluffs and between the Harriet Island Regional Pazk and Lilydale Regional Pazk. It is
cutrently vacant and for sale.
AdvanWges If Approved: �
I. Pazks would be acquiring a pazcel consistent with master plan; 2. Pazks could have a needed pazcel to facilitate maintenance; 3. The
property is vacant and for sale. No relocation costs; 4. The property would lie secured and maintained, no longer a dumping ground;
5. Regional monies will be leveraged for the acquisition. �
DisadvaMages If Approved=
None, other than the expenditure of City funds for the 60% shaze of the cost
DisadvaMages If Not Approved:
The City will be unable to take advantage of purchasing property that is available for a lesser cost than if the property were occupied.
Trensaetion: $200,000.00
Funaing source: project Funds
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Financial Information: Funding detail• �
(Explain) g I20,000 — Parkland Replacement Fund (720) - 60%
$80,000 -- Metro Pazks Land Acquisirion Opportuniry Fund - 40%
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