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10-489�4 CITY OF SAINT PAUL PRELIMINARY ORDER COUNCIL FILE NU. � �''f'�� BY � --'�,�.- `1'J �_ FILE NO. AE2010-01 VOTING WARD 5 In the Matter of acquiring the property located at 1200 Jackson Sh�eet and 1202 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, pazcel identification numbers 19-29-22-43-0028, 30-29-22-12-0085 and 30-29-22-12-0086, for the public purpose of establishing a trail head, parking area and gateway to the Trout Brook Regional Trail and Trillium Nature Sanctuary. (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 estunated cost thereof is $2,500,000, financed by project funds. 2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 2nd of June, 2010, at 5:30 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 Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estunated. Bostrom Carter Hazris Helgen Stark �1 hune � Approved by City Attomey , � B ` 9�. � �, , Approve b Ma r f bm� i to Counc'1 Adopted by Council: Date � /�� �aG'//� By: Adoption Certified by Co cil Secretary BY: / / ,!�/i/r��i�S� Approv��� � i 7 � � By: «� G�Real EstateWcqmsinons�Parks and RecreanovUE2010-0I — Jxkson Auto Sales�PreLm Order.doc Requested by Department of: � Green Sheet Green Sheet to- 4-6�i Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � Departmenf/Office/COUncil: Date Initiated: FS —FinancialServices ZgppR2010 Green Sheet NO: 3108958 ConWet Person 8 Phone: Deparfinent Sent To Person "Ga1lDafe Bruce Enpelbrekt � 0 ' ancial Services � ����� f0 266$854 1 uks and Recreation � Mi el Hahm � Assign 2 • Attome Lisa Veith Must Be on Council Agenda by (Date): Number 12-MAY-10 For 3 ivancialServices retKell , RoUting 0 a or's Ofi'ice Ma or/De u Ma or Doc. Type: F'UBUC HEARiNG Drder 5 ouncII Ci Counc7 (RESOLUTION) 6 ' Clerk . Ci Clerk E-Document Required: Y Document ConWCt: BNce Engelbrekt � Conpd Phone: 266-8854 ToWI # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature) Action Requested: Approve Preliminary Order to establish public hearing date for Final Order to acquire property rights at I200 and 1202 Jackson Street for the Trout Brook Regional TraiUTrillium Nature Sanctuazy project Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejed (R): Personal $ervice Contracts Must Answer Me Fol lowing Questions: Planning Commission 1. Has this persodfi�m ever worketl under a contractfior fhis deparlmenY? CIB Commidee Yes No Civil Service Commission 2. Has fhis person/firm ever been a ctity employee? ' Yes No 3. Doesfhis persoNfirm possess a skill not rarmally possessed by any ' wrzent dty employee? Yes No Explain ali yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet. IniGating Problem, lssues, Opportunity (Who, WhaR �en, Where, Why): The City Council must establish a public hearing date to consider the final order approving the acquisition. The preliminary order establishes that date. Advantages tf Approv¢c!: The acquisition work for the project may proceed. DisadvanWges NApproved: None Disadvantages If Not Approved: " The final ordet and acquisition wo.rk cannot be appmved. Totai Amount of }� � 7ransaction: $2 CosNRevenue Budgeted: Y 9���. `�- Funa�oy source: Metro Parks Land Acq Oprtnty Activity Number. � , Fund, City Proj Funds '�t�,Y '�J � ���� FinanciallMortnation: EstiIItate: . (Explain) �1,700,000 Metro Pazks y ����� 5800,000 City project funds � d $2,500,000 Total April 30, 2010 827 AM Page 1 lo - 48q lo- 4Rd°l SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS Division of Parks & Recreation Trout Brook Regional TraiUTrillium Nature Sanctuary Property Acquisition Report Prepared April 5, 2010 Public Hearing Proposed June 2, 2010 PROJECT The City of Saint Paul proposes to acquire for park purposes a 1.64-acre pazcel of commercial proper[y at 1200 and 1202 Jackson Street, adjacent to Trout Brook Regional Trail and Trillium Nature Sanctuary. This property was proposed for acquisition in the Trout Brook Regional Trail/Trillium Nature Sanchiaty Master Plan adopted by the Saint Paul City Council November 18, 2004 (CF09-1301). Ii�ITIATING ACITON This project is initiated by the Division of Pazks & Recreation with the assistance of Financial Services— Real Estate. The parcels are located at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Jackson Street. This location is desirable because of the high visibility and access it wouid give to the regional trail and the nature sanctuary, fhe location along the Metro Transit bus Iine, and the beautification and reinvestment to the neighborhood. EXISTING CONDITIONS The parcel includes 3 small cinder block buildingslgarages, 1 brick building and bituminous parking lots for a used car business. The majority of the 1.64 acres is covered in nnpervious surface (bihuninous). PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS As part of the Trout Brook Regional Trail Master Plan, the planned use for the site is to provide an access and create an entrance to the trail and the Trillium Nature Sanctuary. Most of the e�sting bihuninous parking lots would be removed, with buffered green space between the roadways and the parking area and restroom facility/ trailhead. There will be pedestrian and bicycle connections from both Maryland and Jackson. The parking azea will accommodate 12-16 cars and have a bus drop-off for group activities. New signage will denote the entrance to the Nature Sanctuary and interpretive signage describing the azea prior to railzoad development in relation to the Trout Brook watershed to the Mississippi River. ALTERNATIVES The Nature Sanctuaty sits within a valley in relation to the surrounding neighborhood and therefore is hidden from view from most of the major arterials in the azea. This is the only pazcel that is adjacent to the Nature Sanchiary, trail and major transit options. It is also the best option to create visibility within the neighborhood and create an opportunity for neighborhood beautification. �o- �1'8�1 PO5ITIVE BENEFITS There are several benefits to acquiring this property: 1. Pazks and Recreation would be acquirina important park land consistent with the Trout Brook Regional TraiU Trilliuxn Nature Sanctuary Master Plan and the Pazks chapter of the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan. 2. Land will be provided for a trailhead facility for the regional trail and pazking/ access to the Nature Sanctuary. 3. The properry is currently a used auto lot, which is not seen as a desirable or positive use of the parcei bp the District 6 Community Council. 4. The revitalization of this busy intersection creates a beautiful green space to buffer high industrial uses to the north such as the extensive salvage auto yazds. 5. In addition to the use of city resources, Metropolitan Council Land Acquisition Opportunity Grant monies (68%) will be leveraged to help acquire the property. ADVERSE EFFECTS The adverse effects of acquiring this property include relocating an existing business and removing the property from the taY rolls. 2009 property taxes were $21,650. TIME 5CHEDULE The property would be acquired as soon as an appraisal is completed, an offer made and negotiations concluded. The City could potentially close on the purchase as soon as August 2010, but more likely in late 2010. COSTS The cost to acquire the property is estimated at $2,500,000. This amount includes estimated land and building values, relocation fees, appraisal fees, taYes, envixonmental testing, demolition and closing costs. The City's actual cost will be based on the appraised value of the property and subsequent negotiations with the owner. FINANCING $1,700,000 Metro Parks Land Acquisition Opportunity Fund (68%) $800,000 City of Saint Paul Capital Improvements Budget (2010/I 1) (32%) $2,500,000 TOTAL (esrimated) CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Jody Martinez, Pazks & Recreation (266-6424) Bruce Engelbrekt, Public Works — City Real Estate (266-8854) Bob Novak, Public Works — City Rea1 Estate (266-8863) G Uteal EstazeWcqwsivonslPazks and Recrea�ioaWE2010.01 — Jackson Auto Sales�Sumnwy of Recommendanons.doc '2'