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94-1360 eturn copy to: S k- �'' ` A. Council File # 1 L i —13G° Real Estate Division va7 �1qy 140 City Hall Green Sheet # RESOLUTION . CI ' : SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA I'7 Presented By _— Mk Y Referred To MP Committee: Date 1 RESOLVED, that upon the petition of The Travelers Insurance Company, per Finance 2 Department File No. 8 -1994, that part of Cedar Street adjoining Lot 7, Block 5 City of St. Paul 3 (St. Paul Proper) lying between Sevent h Street and Sixth Street, hereinafter described, is hereby 4 vacated and discontinued as public property. 5 6 The vacated area is described a ; follows: 7 8 That part of Cedar Stree; adjoining Lot 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul 9 Proper) lying between th ; southwesterly extensions across said Cedar Street of 10 Line "A" described below and a line drawn parallel to and 1.0 foot northwesterly 11 of the southeasterly line )f said Lot 7, and lying northeasterly of a line drawn 12 parallel to and lying 1.50 feet southwesterly, measured at right angles, from the 13 southwesterly line of said Block 5. 14 15 Line "A" is descrit as follows: Beginning at a point on the northeasterly 16 line of said Block 5, City of St. Paul, distant 173.44 feet northwesterly from 17 the most easterly corner of said Block 5; thence southwesterly to a point on 18 the southwesterly .ine of said Block 5, distant 172.00 feet northwesterly 19 from the most southerly corner of said Block 5. 20 21 This vacation shall be subject tc the following conditions: 22 23 1. That this vacation shall be subject to the terms and condition of Chapter 130, 24 codified March 1, 1981, c f the Saint Paul Legislative Code as amended. 25 26 2. That the petitioner's, the r successors and assigns shall pay $500.00 as an 27 administrative fee for thi: vacation which is due and payable within 60 days of the 28 effective date of this resolution. 29 30 3. That the land described above is vacated to accommodate a building 31 encroachment and that u )on removal, reconstruction, alteration demolition or 32 otherwise non - existence c f the encroaching building the vacated land shall revert 33 to the City of Saint Paul l as street right -of -way without charge or cost to the City. 34 35 36 4. That the petitioner, its sl: ccessors, and assigns, by acceptance of the terms and 37 conditions of this resolution agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the 38 City of Saint Paul, its off cers, and employees from all suits, actions, or claims 39 of any character brought as a result of injuries or damages received or 40 sustained by any person, ?ersons, or property on account of this vacation or 41 petitioner's use of this pr )perty, including but not limited to a claim brought 1 because of any act of o 'ssion, neglect, or misconduct of said petitioner or — l �° d 2 because of any claims or liability arising from any violation of any law or 3 regulation made in acco I ance with the law, whether by the petitioner or any 4 of its agents or employer's. 5 6 5. That the petitioner, its s ccessors, and assigns, shall within 60 days of the 7 publication date of this r - solution, file with the City Clerk and acceptance in 8 writing of the conditions of this resolution and shall within the period(s) 9 specified in the terms an. conditions of this resolution, comply in all respects 10 with these terms and co . itions. Yeas Nays Absent ent Requested by Department of: Blake AI Grimm 11.111111/1!1■11 Finance & Management Services uer.zn MOPCMPIOMMIM . arris /_!S ear IIMMOMMEMM , pan �L!AMMUMM By: une MMEMMIIIMMEM Director Form Appro d by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date �l., ,31 \ i qq � ..�����i✓� / `t I Adopt' on Certified by Council Secrete y By: 4‘.2 By: IL._ � - & . L A ■�� ; '' V3 �� Appro =. b Mayor f S is 'on to Counci A:'°" ped byr• r: Date a Aff : . i . ��... ' By a4u4 F.M.S. /REAL ESTATE DIVISION Date: June', 1994 Green Sheet Nunsber: 244 $ EPARTMEtsTT DIRECTOR 4 v COUNQL Contact Person and Phone Number. MOO ,.rsr,o, 1 ATTORNEY v QBRR MAINS Dick McCann 266 -8866 266 -8850 UDGRP DIRECTOR • & MGT. Svc D o , , Zoo 3 YOR (OR ASSISTANT) I Must be on • ,.h , rr.. .. June 22, 199' TOTAL 1 OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLIP ALI LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACTION REQUESIb: Approve resolution authorizing the vacation of a 0.50 foot building encroachment (Town Square) into Cedar Street between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE (A) OR REJECT (R) PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: PLANNING COMMISSION A STS' 1. Has the person /firm ever worked under a contract for this department? YES • — CIVIL, --- _CIVIL, SERVICE COMMISSION 2. Has this person /firm ewer been a (sty employee? YES • GB COMMITTEE 3. Does this peaon/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any -- Current arty employee? YES • Explain all YES answers on a separate sheet and attach. SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE? COUNQL WARD(S) 2 DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL 17 IMITATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why?): The Petitioner (The Travelers Insurance Co.1 is requesting this vacation for the purpose of clearing titl to its property. ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: et `C / I/ED ' Allows the petitioner to proceed with its title clearing action. J UN or,c 199 N DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: arch e N 44'4R ar TE D,, Or None 2 Ary s E g NCE JUN 1994 R vicES . DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: B 1 Encroachment of the building will remain asp» trance one the property title. TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $500.40 COST/REtVENUE BUDGETED (CIRCLE ONE) YES 0 FUNDING SOURCE: ACIIVI Y NUMBER: 001-01300-2833 FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN) Transaction amount is the administrative be for the vacation 4, I, C 1 G { THE COUNCIL HEARING ON THIS MATTER IS SET FOR 6 —A. — 71 , 4. Return copy to: Council File # 114- 13120 Real Estate Division OR1G1NA 140 City Hall Green Sheet # RESOLUTION CI 'A INT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By ArAkyo lipppr Referred To Committe =. Date 1 RESOLVED, that upon the petition o The Travelers Insurance Com.: ny, per Finance 2 Department File No. 8 -1994, that part of Cedar Street adjoining Lo , Block 5 City of St. Paul 3 (St. Paul Proper) lying between Seven Street and Sixth Street, h- einafter described, is hereby 4 vacated and discontinued as public pr I s erty. 5 6 The vacated area is described . follows: 7 8 That part of Cedar Stre: adjoining Lot 7, B1• k 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul 9 Proper) lying between t southwesterly exte sions across said Cedar Street of the 10 northwesterly line of sai o Lot 7 and the sou easterly line of said Lot 7, and lying 11 northeasterly of a line d . wn parallel to a • lying 1.50 feet southwesterly, 12 measured at right angles from the south esterly line of said Block 5. 13 14 This vacation shall be subject to the following conditions: 15 16 1. That this vacation shall i e subject to the terms and condition of Chapter 130, 17 codified March 1, 1981, f the Sain Paul Legislative Code as amended. 18 19 2. That the petitioner's, the r successors and assigns shall pay $500.00 as an 20 administrative fee for th , vaca' on which is due and payable within 60 days of the 21 publication date of this sol ion. 22 23 3. That the land described : • ove is vacated to accommodate a building 24 encroachment and that 1 . on removal, reconstruction, alteration demolition or 25 otherwise non- existenc: '•f the encroaching building the vacated land shall revert 26 to the City of Saint P . 1 as street right -of -way without charge or cost to the City. 27 28 29 4. That the petitio r, its s ccessors, and assigns, by acceptance of the terms and 30 conditions of t s resolut on agree to indemnify, defend and save harmless the 31 City of Saint ' aul, its of cers, and employees from all suits, actions, or claims 32 of any char. ter brought as a result of injuries or damages received or 33 sustained s any person, I ds ersons, or property on account of this vacation or 34 petitione s use of this p sperty, including but not limited to a claim brought 35 becaus- of any act of o i ssion, neglect, or misconduct of said petitioner or 36 becau- - of any claims or liability arising from any violation of any law or 37 re: tion made in acco s ance with the law, whether by the petitioner or any 38 of ' s agents or employer's. III q — 300 1 5. That the petitioner, its successors, and assigns, shall within 60 days of the 2 - publication date of this resolution, file with the City Clerk and acceptance in 3 writing of the conditions of this resolution and shall within the period(s) 4 specified in the terms and conditions of this resolution, comply in all respects 5 with these terms and coil ditions. 1 Yeas Nays Absent Requested by Department of: Blakev Grimm Financ & a agemen Services Guerin I Harris I Regard Reitman I By: Thune I Director Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Dat= Adoption Certified by Council Secretary By: 4 - 2 ' - - 5 y y By: Approve. b ayor for S••m;f'si• to Co acil Approved by Mayor: Date / By: By: r OA —l3 June 22, 1994 City Council Action inutes Page 10 79. Hearing to consider the petition of the Travelers Insurance Company for the vacation of a _ - D.5 foot encroachment of the I own Square Building into Minnesota Street between 7th . Street and 8th Street. (File #7 1994) MOTION OF INTENT ADOP ED 6 -0 (Rettman not present for vote) .___). 0. Hearing to consider the petitio 1 of the Travelers Insurance Company for the vacation of 0.5 foot encroachment of the own Square Building into Cedar Street between 7th Street and 6th Street. (File #8 -1994) MOTION OF INTENT ADOP QED 6 -0 (Rettman not present for vote) 81. Hearing in the matter of rezo g property owned by Rosewood Estate at 2305 Ford Parkway and 775 Woodlawn A enue from P -1 (parking), OS -1 (office), and I -1 (industrial) to RM -2 (residential) to allow ulti- family housing for the elderly. MOTION OF INTENT ADOP'1 'D 6 -0 (Rettman not present for vote) 82. Resolution - 94 -926 - Concern adverse action against license held by FinaServe Inc. 2 Grand Avenue (Uncontested). 067 ADOPTED 7 -0 83. Resolution - 94 -927 - Concernin adverse action against license held by 7th Street Market, 1658 7th Street (Uncontested). ADOPTED 7 -0 84. Resolution - 94 -928 - Concernin; adverse action against license held by Parkwa Auto 2005 Ford Parkway (Unconteste 4 ). Y Car( ADOPTED 7 -0 85. Resolution - 94 -929 - Concernn: adverse action against license held by Moran Food South Robert Street (Unconteste 1). g s, 736 ADOPTED 7 - 0 Y r <,I5 S O - . 6 e h \ _ 4 • • ...' ' p 6. Zo zoa 55 \� 5 0 I . ...r. �' S-) ` . s 5 0- � • ` c 5 h L vx j s 0\ \9;k1-6 l • i � � � � \') ri V i 3 ‘14 4. Z' ‘N 1,00, --.. Z . _. Ie . ,, 1 <-, \..0i ' , J \y\ 1 G \ 1st . j 0 �`0 ,, c l �3� ' D '^ / �� \ O sh I V' ' • . 0:4 \ DE L . ' 1 ..... . • .... (.) • - 41111, II G 1 T 6 3 :...,. 6\ C/ +'~ � IS 4 2-0 ', . / _ y l 5 c ,....\ i s F a 4,9 _ \ o • } • li •••c\ \ ' , 16 � - r � / ` `' o '� � ; .. C �� A (-11) 8 °4 QF \ F3� I l c c� . oa 1 , • • \. � l/ s 15 /� z x g Q • � e • ` �.. L. ` S B `' � y`., y 1 0 V. , ' 0�0 14 .. ko '' , � 4 po w 19 � 3 \ ; � • O 1 0 o k ''P' , , 12 4 5 \ o -c � 4 y �? Q ". r ' , ' t T ay \ �� `J \ ,ss � c, �" (-4 : 6 , A. 9,S 'c \^,` o' \ i , ' \v `'' ` , ' 'gy p' - 0 \ , i 2 a g�\ - `� 4 0 4' cP ; `� - r 4 ` \ p ,LZ 8 , s ' ,;(° 4' ,,0 \ \ s , oo .. O , 6 5 I4 �` y ` ti � ; c A� s � 0 42 I •(0.....,;,_ 1 \, ? 6 1 .... i, .t. ..,______ ___ 7 1 5 . , 8 / \ ( 0 - ' ) \ I 16 �5 \ A / . 3 / s o . ^ / ., / ‘..):4. I �� / / , ,� y AREA PETITIONED ' • 5 .. c• `/ `� TO BE VACATED Y s g -4- , p ,� 9 / y ' � �� o 0,0 i • � �;� o 0 ' • 0 z = ., 1 � - r 3 b, .„-- 4, - ,0 . 1 0 / # \ S e . cf-,,i„---: • , 0 i., Y � ' � �' c33 f C14- t - 3lob PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF CEDAR STREET To: Council of the City, of Saint Paul Office of the City Clerk 170 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 551012 THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, CARLSON COMPANIES, INC., and THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL do hereby petition the Council of the City of Saint Paul to vacate the public land described below. a. The legal descriptio of the property proposed to be vacated. That part of Cedar Street adjoining Lot 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul Proper) lying between the Southwesterly extensions across Cedar Street of the Northwesterly line of said Lot 7 and the Southeasterly line of said Lot 7, and lying Northeasterly of a line drawn parallel to and lying 1.50 feet Southwesterly, mea ;ured at right angles, from the Southwesterly line of said Block 5. [NOTE: This description would vacate only 0.50 foot of Cedar Street, because the Northeasterly 1.0 foot of Cedar Street was previously vacated by Document No. 2043568.] b. The reason for the vacation and the intended use of the property to be vacated. The building commonly known as the Town Square Center encroaches onto Cedar Street in the area the petitioners are asking to be vacated, c. The name, address and phone number of the contact person. Ms. Carolyn M. McCann and Mr. Dean L. Bussey Doherty, Rumble & Bu-;ler, P.A. Attorneys for The Travelers Insurance Company 2800 Minnesota World Trade Center 30 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 5510_ (612) 291 -9333 d. The names of the petitioners and their addresses, who will be responsible for the p lyment of the compensation and acceptance of the terms and conditions of the vacation. [Responsible for paydment of compensation and acceptance of terms and conditions of vacation.] (i) The Travelers Insurance Company 2215 York Road Oak Brook, IL (0521 -9870 Attention: Mr. Michael R. McCormick • at4-tc 4 [Responsible only f acceptance of terms and conditions of vacation.] (ii) Carlson Compan_es, Inc. Legal Department 12755 State Highway 55 Minneapolis, MII 55441 -8249 Attention: Mr Robert Berkwitz (iii) The Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul 1900 Landmark Towers 345 St. Peter Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 -1661 The Travelers Insurance Company is the fee owner of the following real property: That part of Lots 6 and 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St: Paul Proper), lying above a plane surface at elevation 72.0 feet, City of St. Paul Datum. II THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY BY Z...6■11/1%.10%■-___ /��i %�� Its Michael •. McCormick Assistant Secretary Michael R. McCo -r'nick , having een duly Y sworn on oath, deposes and states that I am a Assistant Secretary of The Travelers Insurance Company, a Connecticut corporation, one of the Petitioners in this matter, and that I have the authority to sign this Petition on behalf of The Travelers Insurance Company. By . rr This instrument was subsc :ibed and sworn to before me this N.. day of J *may, 19)4. Notary Public ,... The Port Authority of the, City of Saint Paul is the fee owner of the following real property: That part of Lots 6 aid 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul Proper), lying below 'a plane surface at elevation 72.0 feet, City of St. Paul Dati4m. THE PORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL By ` /-- Its /,Z,.1 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. COUNTY OF RAMSEY This petition was acknowledged before me this e'` day of Jan wry, 1994, by YD.I ,N , the 1 rooiseh of The Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul, a body corporate and politic, on behalf of said body. / t LYNN LEEGARD lig+ - NOTARY PU6UC - MINMIIODTA ��► �/ L��ira. , . /! • ' RAM8EY COUNTY My c m Ssw apMw M S. Not. Public 43231 Carlson Companies, Inc. is the fee owner of the buildings, fixtures and improvements located on Lot 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul Proper), lying above plane surface at elevation 72.0 feet, City of St. Paul Datum. CARLSON COMPANIES, INC. N , _ 1 ByA , 1 It- A STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) ~ This petition was acknowledged before me this \Q, day of January, 1994, by t-,'(\ , the V ,, - g,,,,, , ' of Carlson Companies, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of said corporation. Notary Pub 'c MAR KAY JUBERT NOTARY PU BLIC MI NNESOTA ■ MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1 I 1 1 1 I I -3- 1 - Q `; o 1 9,"13,. _ °',i • ✓ . G ?:::.4., �i k 15,21 \ v' r /� v / 4 0 v • , ' � Q ‘,. < ' l ' \ 4 / 9 • t 21 .- c r . /3 , iihk OXF• • DE L . Elt. %.1 1 , I2C.3) r C",-- • �\ �% /\(' \\,c 1 , ( • ` ' - • A (-71) 8 4 7 ‘ //,„; x I • Q � � ,o I4 \0 5 3 z ♦ I0 r•••\ • „N N ....; NI. \ (' 4 ; L' '' ' • • 2 ":): —7 ''.«? ' • I I o , • ;i �'� , , '• 2 ; - '- , `'c o l. ` /1 \ 1 \ 6 '."/_ \ .7 lir „ ' ,'- J� JP ` � S' v 4 77 3 ` ♦ ♦ ly V t sY 3 4 s� � 14 O .:,:,.).")...,/. •, F- / < 0 .2 - -\ 6 , s� 0 4 Z\ 1 ` 8 3 / \(9 \ 1 v I -�'• 'a- i , / , \ 12 \ �� ♦b o o - ,..?. � 'R 11 • V • 1 / I h ,. or �I , - ---... AREA PETITIONED / ♦� v 5 ,c • / � . ' j� �/ / , TO BE VACATED �y•, •; 49 0 • -r�i D ` S ♦Q ' \ E ss 031 , -.� .� o, 12 - S� 1 3 4 �,� • ,o 40 .co Y ;i • a,71 ` i { . 6 ,,... 4° om' / �(. e, 0°3 , y • ♦ s L 1 ,1 „ 9 t'' o?c, \ to '14 -13tob S Y i OWNERSHIP 1 ENCUMBRANCE REPORT i OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE I COMPANY does hereby certify that it has searched the records in t e Real Estate Division in the office of the County of Ramsey and S ate of Minnesota and from such search has found the following items (on of which is the last deed filed for record), with regard to the following , escribed property: 1. That part of Lots 6 and 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul proper), lying above a plane surface . elevation 72.0 feet, City of St. Paul Data. ALSO: That part of Lots 6 a d 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul proper), lying below a plane surface at elevation 72.0 feet, City of St. Paul Data. BCED Minnesota Inc., (a Quit Claim Deed Minnesota corporation) Dated May 29, 1991 2. to Recorded July 18, 1991 The Port Authority of the Ci. #2606084 of Saint Paul, (a Minnesota (See Exhibit A attached hereto) public corporation) BCED Minnesota Inc., (a Limited Warranty Deed Minnesota corporation) Dated June 21, 1991 3. to Recorded July 27, 1991 The Travelers Insurance #2608167 Company, (a Connecticut (See Exhibit B attached hereto) corporation) qy-- 131403 • J Easements, R estrictions /B of Covenants and Notices of Lis Pendens for Highway •' rposes not shown. Taxes not examined. Judgments and State and F Tax Liens not examined. NOTE: This report is not to be construed as a legal opinion of title, nor is it a substitute fo an Abstract of Title or Registered Property Abstract. Witness the signature of -n authorized officer of the said Company this 16thday of Decemb , 19 at 8 a.m. nTn DV1ITTT)TTn q4 -13C/20 DOHERTY 2800 Minnesota World Trade Cent- 3500 Fifth Street Towers Magruder Building 2370 One Tabor Center 30 East Seventh Street 150 South Fifth Street 1625 M Street, N.W. 1200 Seventeenth Street RUMBLE Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 -4999 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 -4235 Washington, D.C. 20036 -3203 Denver, Colorado 80202 -5823 & BUTLER Telephone (612) 291 -9333 Telephone (612) 340 -5555 FAX (202) 659 2) 293 -0555 Telephone (303) 572 -6200 FAX (612) 291 -9313 FAX (612) 340 -5584 FAX (202) 659 -0466 FAX (303) 572 -6203 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Attorneys at Law Writer's direct dial number: 291-9437 Reply to Saint Paul office June 17, 1994 RECEIVED JUN 2 0 1994 HAND DELIVERY COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mr. Dave Thune .DAVE THUNE District 2 Councilmember City of Saint Paul 7th Floor City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard', St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Street Vacations: C-dar and Minnesota Streets Finance Department File Nos. 7 -1994 and 8 -1994 Dear Mr. Thune: Several months ago we •hatted outside Mayor Coleman's office concerning our representa ion of The Travelers Insurance Company, as the owner of the Town .quare Center and the North Central Life office tower, and Travele s' petitions for vacation of a six inch strip of Minnesota and Cesar Streets. These vacations result from the fact that two corners • f the Town Square building encroach onto those streets. These pet tions will come before the City Council on June 22, 1994. We ould appreciate your support of these resolutions. Having taken title to he property in lieu of foreclosure, Travelers' goal is to cle up the many title problems associated with the property, and m• e on to the next step in marketing the property. This past Wednesday, I re•,eived copies of the proposed resolutions prepared by Dick McCann o the City. Copies of these resolutions are enclosed. You will s :e that paragraph 4 requires Travelers to enter into an agreement ith the Downtown Community Development Council ( "DCDC ") to esta•lish improvements that will restore the "pedestrian friendly ori= station of the streets surrounding Town Square ". This is an unus al requirement for a street vacation and is vague and will cause c•nfusion about how to comply. In fact, the management company for Town Square is presently working with DCDC in its m : tching funds program, to install planter boxes at all four entra ces of Town Square. Including such a condition in the Council esolutions will further cloud the title °14 -13(ao DOHERTY RUMBLE & BUTLER PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Mr. Dave Thune June 17, 1994 Page 2 to the property and gay impede Travelers' marketing of the property. We respectfully reques your assistance in urging the other councilmembers to adopt the two resolutions on June 22, 1994, without the restrictionsicontained in paragraph 4. Please feel free to ca 1 me with any questions. We would be pleased to assist you inl any manner. Very truly yours, Dean L. Bussey DLB : j eg : iss676 Enclosures cc: The Honorable Norm oleman Mr. Dick McCann Mr. Jim Miller Mr. Andre Sundgaard Ms. Mary Anklewicz qLv " t3c.0c2) , Dow town Community Development Council/District 17 May 20, 1.994 Mr. Dick McCann Real Estate Technician City of Saint Paul 140 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 I re: Petition to vacate a portion of Minnesota Street Finance Department F'le No. 8.1994 Dear Mr. McCann: The Downtown Community D= I velopment Council (DCDC /District 17) has reviewed the petition by ravelers Insurance to vacate a portion of Minnesota Street (the Sou hwesterly 0.50 foot of the Northeasterly 1.0 foot of Lot 1, Block 1 20, Roberts and Randalls Addition). The encroachment of the original development on the surrounding streets has hindered the pedestrian friendliness of the area and we believe that future beaut fication efforts can enhance and restore the street frii atmosphere that once was This issue was brought before the Downto-n Community Development Council Board of Directors on May 18 and tiie following motion was passed: "THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY jDEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (DCDC /DISTRICT 17) SUPPORTS THE PETITION BY ' INSURANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF MINNESOTA STREET PROVIDI G THEY AGREE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT AND SUBSTANTIAL EFFORTS TO RE'TORE THE PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ORIENTATION OF THE STREETS SURROUNDI1G TOWN SQUARE. THESE IMPROVEMENTS AND BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS COLD INCLUDE PLANTERS, GREENERY AND OPENING STREET LEVEL DISPLAY WINDiWS." Thank you for your considration of this matter. Sin)cer ly Y Ji Miller, Chair p ,p -2S6/ c : Council President Dav- Thune Larry Buegler, PED NCL Tower Suite 524 • 445 Minnesot' Street • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2130. 612/221 -0488 I q4 -k3Lao i Y r r Y -. Do ntown Community Development Council /District 17 P -ugust 18, 1994 City Council President hune 3rd Floor City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 RE: Petition to vacate a portion of Minnesota Street by Travelers Insurance Company Dear Council President Thune: The Downtown Communit► Development Council has reviewed the beautification improve surrounding Town Square, proposed by The Shelard Group actin' as agent for Travelers Insurance Company. These improvements include: 1. Participation in t e Adopt -A - Block program and provide a total of 8 planter filled with greenery and flowers which have been placed a'1 the Town Square major entrances. 2. Placed hanging pla from the cable between lampposts on the Cedar Street side if Town Square. 3. Painted the light oles surrounding the project. 4. Replaced the cover to the garbage cans surrounding the project. The cover ' were rusted and unsightly. y ._ 5. The Shelard Group w;11 send a letter to the Post Office and ask that the mail boxe- surrounding the project either be replaced or improve their a.pearance. 6. Continue to place ,arland, lights and displays during the holiday season. The Downtown Communi.ly Development Council has accepted the beautification improve surrounding Town Square. Therefore we are writ•ng this letter to support the Petition by Travelers Insurance C to vacate a portion of Minnesota Street. Thank you for your con.ideration in this matter. Si cer 1 Ji Miller, Chair CL Tower Suite 524 • 445 Minn: rota Street • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 -2130 • 612/221 -0488 q4- 13(26 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SAIN1 CITY OF SAINT PAUL Division of Neighborhoods and Housing 01* Norm Coleman, Mayor City Hall Annex 1200 Telephone: 612-266-6626 25 West Fourth Street Facsimile: 612-228-3341 Saint Paul, MN 55102 AAAA May 3, 1994 140 f REAL ESTATE DIVISION' Mr. Dick McCann Real Estate Technician Department of Finance and Manage ent Services Room 140 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 RE: Finance Department File No. 8 -1994 Dear Mr. McCann: We have no objection to the petition of The Travelers Insurance Company, Carlson Companies, Inc., and the Port Authority of the Cty of Saint Paul for the vacation of the northeasterly 1.5 feet of Cedar Street adjoining Lot 7, :lock 5, City of Saint Paul (St. Paul Proper) for the purpose of correcting the encroachm - nt of Town Square Center Building on Cedar Street. Attached for your information is a c∎py of a report from the Planning Division which outlines the basis of our recommendation. Please contact Public Works regard' g the existence of any utility easements. Sincerely, eaLe, Dan Pahl Project Manager DGP Attachment cc: Larry Buegler I I I!, 44- V3(420 MEMORANDUM TO: Larry Buegler Attn: Dan Pahl FROM: Dan Corne j o iN a",\ SUBJECT: Vacation 8 -1994 DATE: 4 -25 -94 The Planning Division has no objections to the proposed vacation of the northeasterly 1.50 feet of Cedar Street adjoining Lot 7, Block 5; City of St. Paul to correct the encroachment of the Town Square Center Building in Cedar Street. If you have any questions, please call Mike Kraemer at 266 -6583. cc: Mike Kraemer I I qy • 13000 1CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERDE ARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM DATE: J412IL 'f, /44 TO: Aux/ ',oven 6 Q �. (DISTRICT PLANNER) Larry Soderholm 46(.4.* 4tip �^ W 4J04 FROM: Mike Kraemer RE: Vacation Request No. The attached vacat'on requ =, t was received by the Planning Division on 4•/1'4 Pleas= rev ew and return comments or recommendations to me by 4.'2 so that I may prepare the Divisions recommendations. ZONING SECTION: Is this va•=tion proposal also tied to a rezoning or variance request? YES NO l/ If yes, explain below: STAFF COMMENTS OR RECOMMEND'•TIONS: p ccs_e c tx." s_t_Ai , P-C k A 1: 'tCL k & t L 5 f f a-e ir, • evv r ! e- roc. riAt WhOt okiA cwy. w• 0-14) _ _ _ _ q(4-lam R : CEIVED MA 1 0 1994 REAL E TATE DIVISION Ii IN Date: 04/29/94 Dick McCann Real Estate Division Room 140 City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Re: Finance Department File o. 8 - 1994 Dear Mr. McCann I reviewed the proposed street acation and found no gas mains in the area. I see no conflict with this proposed vacation. The gas utility does not require any easements in this area. Please contact me if you have : ny questions. 229 -2589 Sincerely David St Iman Gas Planner Gas Engineering Department Map Number M - 31 it so S" C ITY OF SAINT PAUL , q4 F A Department of Finance and Management Services 1 Norm Coleman, Mayor Real Estate Division 140 City Hall Phone: (612) 266 -8850 „ mow Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: (612) 266 -8855 March 31, 1994 RECEIVED: Wendy Lane APR 0 5 1994 LIEP /Bldg Inspection REAL ESTATE DIVISION 310 Lowry Professional Bldg Saint Paul, MN 55102 Wiggkintii*CRO000#001V10 MilMiggf Dear Ms. Lane: The City Council has referred tol this office for recommendation the petition of The fray lers:: su :nee::Co :.:an: Car] son::Com ani ::Inc::::an >: The ::P ': '. . .. ::. ; ::: ::t: .::Cit !f : : � ....,, tnt. P u : :for the vacation 7, .:.. k ' >. °> .: o f €€ Std 'aul€ €€ St PantPt p r _ ' ............. The e u of this se o i vacation i n i o is ...:::.. P ... rPo .................. . ........... ec'e� �... c ��e r�a0hme#t #t~ the Town S4ua�� : Ont�ar Will you please advise me of any existing utility easements or of any concerns over the intended future use of this ro ose p p d, vacation. I would like to receive your comments before A < €1994:::: so I can prepare a deport to the City Council on this matter. Please refer to the above listed file number when replying. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Dick McCann at 266 -8850. Sincerely, Dick McCann Real Estate Technician Attachment 753 1 f11� - 6 -/ - (vacate) LetAN-9— iq ,ffe C I Li t 2400 N. GLENVILLE DR. RECEIVED RICHARDSON, TX 75082 2 1 4 + 9 1 8-6 7 5 0 MAY n 2 1994 FAX 214 + 918 -6711 A C C E S S REAL ESTATE DIVISION T R A N S M I S S I O N SERVICES, I N C . April 25, 1994 City of Saint Paul Department of Finance an. Management Services Real Estate Division 140 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 ATTN: Dick McCann RE: Finance Department - i1e No. 8 -1994 ATS ID NO. 21465 Dear Mr. McCann: ATS has received your letter regarding the above referenced project. Our records in•icate that ATS does not maintain any facilities in this a,ea and will not be involved with this project as defined 'n your letter. If you have any question- regarding ATS UG plant records or require additional information, please contact me at (214) 918 - 1978. Sincerely, Diann Norris OSP Engineering and Consuruction cc: Don Hathaway Steve Knaack File A SUBSIDIARY • F MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION FILE NO. r /.0! ?y SAINT PAUL Interdepartmental Memo : ndum CITY OF SAINT PAUL RECEIVED APR 1 3 1994 TO: , District Chief REAL ESTATE DIVISION 1 FROM: Phillip Owens, Supervisor Fire Prevention DATE: , 9 fl...: ( I q l ' SUBJECT: Plan Review /41,6 6 V'0 Cig71 v J 4._ .c& 477/0c4 -P.s • Please review the attached plans and return you response to me by AP/Cl /Wid . Check the appropriate response listed below. If you have any questio call me at extension 234. Is water availability sufficient? Yes No Hydrant Location(s) Main size(s) Comments: Is fire apparatus access sufficient? Yes ./ No (minimum width 20', turnaround minimum radius inside 22', minimum radius outside 45', minimum ove ead clearance 13'6 ", maximum grade 6%) Comments: v A4rt © l S 0. c(-. What is the location of the Fire Department Co I ection (siamese)? Is the Fire Department Connection accessible? es No 1 1 Plan is: Approved /Denied -�� `i /B q lb istr • of ignature Date Reason plan is denied: Fire Prevention Approval: Yes / No , �40 V Fire Inspector Signature Date Reason plan is denied: General comments: �,I cif -13( Interdepartmental - morandum CITY OF SAINT PAUL �� 01111 ' RECEIVED APR 0 51994 REAL ESTATE DIVISION April 1, 1994 TO: Dick McCann Real Estate Divisi .n 140 City Hall FR: Robert P Division of = r : Recreation 300 City Hall Ann - x RE: Finance File No. 1994 Petition to Vacate! ortheasterly 1.5 ft. of Cedar St Adjoining Lot 7, Block 5, City of Si Paul The Division of Parks a • Recreation has no objection to the referenced vacation. RP u : \user\kc3 \wp \dm.8 S A A I U NT L CITY OF SAINT PAUL Department of Finance and Management Services 410 Norm Coleman, Mayor Real Estate Division AAA* 140 City Hall Phone: (612) 266 -8850 omme Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: (612) 266 -8855 March 31, 1994 RECEIVED` RECE :!^'D David Urke MAY 1 0 1994 APR - 4 1994 District Energy St. Paul, Inc. District Cooling St. Paul, Inc. REAL ESTATE DIVISION DISTRICT L1. y, r 76 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul, MN 55102 »;::.: t .: T n CP401. nt ile N 1;8.49994:::: Dear Mr. Urke: The City Council has referred to this office for recommendation the petition of ' § (� ,fit �}��g #.�}}���� ���''kk 'i/.f��� ,iy� 44i ..j�^^K�F�tj1�{�' yy �k ( >';04004041::#4. . >:::;.; -..:; -.> :::.: :::::::. ;'::::; >; .: '::.. ::..:::.::.:::•:::.:.:;:.: ::.:.:; >: .;::: l.;:.;:::::: :i t, .. :: e '::sfl�tl( ;' ' ::..: t : : ;: : -..::... ? Saint :ax .;for the vacation of;the: h . t .r ..:::;, :.;$:; .. .:: ::... . :;; . : ........ ipg.: . L ,.. : . : :. ::;: . .... ::.:: :. ::. : >: :: ... :{:.: ,:::< . :: ::.: .:<.;::....:.:.. �:....:: � :.�:::...:::::::........ fit::::: �....ac� �Irnnt .. .�.. cit :;S Ci i �1 r/y-y rN The �,.:::: ii:':.:::: +:::i: %• % iii::>.:.; i.;::•:: . ;:.':2:::::: ?:i:::::>�:: ,:.> �: . :::�:::;:: ... ::::::::::::::::: : o-::::.:: .:.::.5:. . he of this vacation is to. , ri ect the E�ncrc achmenf::; :: T .. ::::' ......:..:....,..:.......er Will you please advise me of any exis-ing utility easements or of any concerns over the intended future use of this proposed vacation. I would like to receive your comments before i so I can prepare a report to the City Council on this matter. Please refer to the above listed file number when mplying. If you have any questions regarding thi matter, please call Dick McCann at 266 -8850. Sincerely, May 9, 1994 Dick McCann Dear Mr. McCann: Real Estate Technician District Energy St. Paul, Inc. and Attachment District Cooling St. Paul, Inc. have no equipment in the area to be vacated and have no objection to (vacate) the vacation. ApkuuT.V.:71fle■ David 1. Urke, P.E. Project Engineer ' qyr TT CITY OF SAINT PAUL INTERCEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM TO: Dick McCann Real Estate, 140 City Hall FROM: Linda Dickhut Public Works, 800 City Hall Annex DATE: April 28, 1904 SUBJECT: FILE NO. 8 1994 Vacation of part of Cedar St. between 6th & 7th S ; adjoining Lot 7, Block 5, — t31o0 City of St. Plaul (St. Paul Proper) The Department of Public Works has reviewed the above referenced vacation request and has no objections to vacating the encroachment area for the life of the structure. q4 -13Lx) 111•WEST COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED i 1994 500 North Carlton APR 1 Maplewood, Minnesota 55119 REAI, ESTATE DIVISION April 6, 1994 Mr. Dick McCann Real Estate Technician City of St. Paul Department of Finance & Management Service 140 City Hall - Real Estate Division St. Paul, Minnesota 551C2 Re: Finance Department File No. 8 - 1994 Dear Mr. McCann: This advises ou that U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC. does not Y , oppose the above referenced petition. Should you have any questions regarding this matter , I can be reached on (612) 730 -1379. Sincerely, ''T IA - d ; V T. Strom, Jr. Engineer - Distribution. TS /jmr c14— t3t.ou SAINT PAUL RECEIVED Interdepartmental Memorandum Saint Paul Water Utility REAL 1 1 1994 ESTATE DIVISION S A WATER UTILITY TO: Dick McCann Real Estate Technician FROM: David Wagner Water Utility DATE: April 5, 1994 SUBJECT: File No. 8 -1994 The proposed vacatio* of the northeasterly 1.5 feet of Cedar Street adjoining Lot 1, Block 5, City of Saint Paul (Saint Paul proper). The Utility has no objection to the above referenced vacation. GCS /ajh copy: Tom Eggum Department of Public Works Enclosure ;*� printed on recycled paper DEPARTMENT OF POLICE "� "1 " ' William K. Finney, Chief of Police S A INT CITY OF SAINT PA 100 East Eleventh Street Telephone: 612 - 291 -1111 P A U L 4,41 Norm Coleman, Mayor Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Facsimile: 612- 292 -3711 two AAAA April 4, 1994 RECEIVED` Dick McCann A Real Estate Technician APR 0 61994 140 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 REAL ESTATE DIVISION Re: File No. 8 -1994 Dear Mr. McCann: The St. Paul Police Departm•nt has no objection for the vacation of the northeasterly 1.5 feet of C•dar Street adjoining Lot 7, Block 5, City of St. Paul (St. Paul Proper). Yours truly, William K. Finney Chief of Police Lieutenant J. Singer Traffic and Accident Sectio JS:dm RIP Northem States Power Company Saint Paul Area 825 Rice Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55117 -9987 April 5, 1994 RECEIVED APR 0 6 1994 REAL ESTATE DIVISION Mr. Dick McCann Valuation Technician City of Saint Paul 218 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Re: Finance Department Fi No. 8 -1994 Dear Mr. McCann: In response to your letter of arch 31, 1994 regarding the above noted file number, Northern States Po er Company does not have any intended furture use of the proposed vacation as r as the electric utility is concerned. If you have any questions, f: -1 free to contact me at (612) 229 -2252. Sincerely, William . Muelle Adminis - Customer Service Metro East WHM:tlr I II 1 q.4 - -13c'o I I 1 Continental Cablevision 1 of Saint Paul, Inc. RECEIVED APR O 61994 April 4, 1994 REAL ESTATE DIVISION City of St. Paul Department of Finance and management Services Real Estate Division 218 City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Attn.: Dick McCann Re: file no. 8 - 1994 Dear Sir: Continental Cablevision has no facilities within, nor any plans for future use of this proposed vacation area and there `ore have no objections to the proposed vacation. Sincerely, 1 Pi / 1 d 1 Paul Kelly Construction Su rvisor I! Union Depot Place • 214 East Fourth StrE • St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 -1492 • Telephone: (612) 224 -2697 SADO ea * P. . a l 4 ". SLOC) 1•11•••■•■ SAAIU NT CITY OF SAINT PAUL Department of Finance and Management Services P L 4 Norm Coleman, Mayor Real Estate Division 140 City Hall Phone: (612) 266-8850 ARAll Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: (612) 266-8855 wpm. ........... March 31, 1994 J. ,/91-64Rtfi- Jerry Steenberg : : Library Administration L.A 90 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 , ji_ et-,--c-, , ,L., V'zt- / 149 r e " 14-- , e ". , • * c-''s. , 1 tent.t ...../.0 0 . . / 7 7) - 2 - v , t - t - t - - A - u - ( 7 (c. 4 ) SlibjiaginitiliaMiliiiiiiiiiii(MN ii,t1849C 1 ‘'3 ------ Dear Mr. Steenberg: The City Council has referred .. tc this office for .. recommendation ... of MONIMAINKOROMOROONONVOINMK:001110040CriiitiMMOIMItliOliOri iit Wit Rat ifor the vacation 0 0110*Otthai s t,I4170000rcOftii*OW1001 hkg:iiINVA Wiii*.ildii. lornimoucicrool Proper) The purpose of this vacation is to i iiiikkitOt 0100#0:000tiligt#C3WIN001C000 INIONIDECONSIM Will you please advise me of any existing utility easements or of any concerns over the intended future use of this proposed vacation. I would like to receive your comments before April 28, so I can prepare a report to the City Council on this matter. Please refer to the above listed file number wh.?,n replying. If you have any questions regardin4 this matter, please call Dick McCann at 266-8850. Sincerely, Dick McCann Real Estate Technician Attachment (vacate) q SAINT PAUL AAAA Department of F_nance & Management Services INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM c U !I search Canter To: All Council Members MAY 2 '� 1994 From: Peter White 0-5 Right of Way Engineer m_ Date: € >< :. .. �: r :. : . �::: :: ::::::::.::::.:�:::::.:::. Petition of the Travelers =assurance Company for the vacation of a 0.5 foot encroachment of the Town Square Building into Cedar Street, between 7th Street and 6th Street. I recommend a public hearing before the City Council be held on The subject petition is in proper form and has been signed by the requisite number of proper owners. This property is located in City Council District Planning District 7 (Htrnot) qg -13coo SAINT SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL P A U L Alt PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MUM STREET /ALLEY VACATION City Council Research City Planning Ward 2 310 City Hall District Planning Council 17 File No. 8 -1994 PURPOSE To consider the petition of the Travelers Insurance Company for the vacation of a 0.5 footencrcttchment of the Town Square Building into Cedar Street between 7th Stree t and 6th Street. PETITIONER Travelers Insurance Company HEARING Wednesday, June 22, at 3:30 P.M. in the City Council Chamber, Third Floor City Hall. QUESTIONS Call 266 -8850 and refer to the file # above. City staff will be available to answer any last Tr inute questions on this project in Room 140 City Hall. MAP (attached) Notice sent: June 2, 1994 by the Real Estate Division Dept. of Finance & Management Services Room 140 City Hall - Court House Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102