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Referred To:
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 WI-IEREAS, the State of Minnesota has awarded the City of Saint Paul via the Saint Paul Police Deparhnent a Weed
2 and Seed grant in the amount of $150,040, and
3 WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota Weed and Seed Program is patterned after the federal Weed and Seed program
4 and the City of Saint Paul will make a federal Weed and Seed application via the State Attomey General's Office, and
5 WI-IEREAS, the neighborhood of Railroad Island has been designated as the geographical iocation within the City of
6 Saint Paul where the Weed and Seed program shall be administered, and
7 WHEREAS, the Railroad Island Community is desirous to implement the grant as soon as possible due to the high
8 level of stress and disruprive behavior cunently going on in the neighborhood, and
9 WIIEREAS, the terms of the grant is to subcontract a portion of the funds to the District Five Planning Council in
10 order to gain an immediate integral relationship with the community, and
il WHEREAS, The Mayor pursuant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there
12 aze available for appropriation funds in excess of those estimated in the 1996 budget; and
13 WHEREAS, The Mayor recommends that the following addition be made to the 1996 budget:
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FINANCING PLAN:
436-SpeciaiProjects-Police
34103 - Weed and Seed Program
3699 - Other Miscellaneous Grants
All Other Fund Financing
SPENDING PLAN:
436-Special Projects-Police
34103 - Weed and Seed Program
0141 - Overtime
0219 - Fees-Other Professional Services
0547 - Payment To Subcontractor
0558 - Transfer To Special Revenue Fund
All Other Fund Spending
CURRENT AMENDED
BUDGET CIIANGES BUDGET
- 150,000 150,000
2,647,127 - 2,647,127
2, 47,12 1 �,00 2,797,127
- 30,000 30,000
- 25,000 25,000
- 60,000 60,000
- 35,000 35,000
2,647,127 - 2,647,127
2, 47,12 1 0,0 2,797,127
30 TFIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul accept the State of Minnesota Weed and Seed
31 grant award in the amount of $150,0�0, and
32 F'URTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul designate a portion of the grant to be subcontracted
33 to the District Five Planning Council, and
34 P'UI2THER, BE IT I2ESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul authorize the Chief of Police, William K. Finney to
35 enter into a cooperative agreement with the State Department of Public Safety for the State of Minnesota Weed
36 and Seed Program.
37 FTNALLY, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council approves these changes to the 1996 budget.
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ACTION REQUE5TED:
Acceptance of State of Mianesota Grant £or Weed'and Seed Program
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approva (A) or qajec5 (R) pERSONAL SERVICE CONTflACTS MUST ANSWEFi THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
_ PLANNMG COMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE CAMMfSS10N �� Has Mis persorVfvm ever worketl under a comraG tor this deparlment? -
_ CIB COMMITTEE _ YES NO
2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
_ STAFF _ YES NO
_ DIS7AIC7 cAURT _ 3. Does this personRirm possess a skill not normally possessetl by any current ciry employee?
SUPPORTS WHICH COUNCIL OBJECTIVE7 YES NO
Explein all yes answers on separate sheet and attaeh to green aheet
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNI7Y (Who, Whet. When. WhBre, Why�:
The City of Saint Paul via the Saint Paul Police Department has been awarded a grant
in the amount of $150,000 to establish a Weed and Seed Program in the Railroad Island
Neighborhood of the lower East Side of Saint Paul. A portion of the funding ($60,000)
has been designated to District Five Planning Council to sub-contract witfi an Independent
Contractor to be entitled a Railroad Island Weed and Seed Coordinator. District Five
will have day to day supervision of this person and the Weed and Seed Steering Committee
will develop the Coordinator's work lan for the Weed and Seed Pro ram.
ADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED:
The City of Saint Paul and the District Five Planning Council will be able to implement
the Weed and Seed Program.
DISADVANTAGES IFAPPROVED.
None
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DISAOVANTAGES IF NOT APPRWED:
The City of Saint Paul and the District Five Planning Council will not be able to implement
the Weed and Seed Program.
TOTAIAMOUN70FTRANSAC710N$ �1SO�OOO COST/REVENUEBUDGETED(CIRClEONE) YES NO
PUNDINGSOURCE � � F{'AI4e6B�fl ACTIVITYNUMBER
FINANCIAL INFORMATION (EXPLAIN)
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RFC OI.UTION AUTHORTZIIdG EXF,CUTION OF AGREIIV�I�IT
Be it msolved that ente= into a cooperative
(Name of your organization) ,
agreament wit3i
the Mumesota Departnient of Public
Safety for the project entitled Minnesota State Weed and Seed ProQram during the period
(Project T7de)
froRi July 1, 1996
(Beginning Date)
thrOUgh
June 30, 1997
(Ending Date)
Chief William K. Finney is hereby authorize3 to execute such agreements
(Tifle of authorized official) _
and amendments, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of
C�tv of Saint Paul Police Devartment _
(Name of your organization)
I certify thaY the above resolution was adopted by the �• D, �•�� � -
(Executive Body)
of
City of Saint Paul
(Name of your organizaflon)
SIGNED:
(Signature)
(Title)
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WTINESSEI'H:
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(Date} (Date)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
GRANT AGREEMENT
Weed and Seed
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SFY 1997 Fund 100 Agency Number P07 OrgiSub 1430 Appr. Unit 151
Entry Locn 12 Otiject Code SB00 Requisition N Contract No. �r� r No
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Vendor Number Commodity Code Total Obligation Report Category
oss�s000z-oo $�so,000.00
THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, by and between the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, (hereinafter
called the STATE) and City of Saint Paul, Police Department, 100 East 11th Street, Saint Paut, Minnesota 55101,
(hereinafter calied GRANTEE), witnessetfi that;
WHEREAS, the Govemor has designated the STATE as the agency responsible for administration of funds available to the
State of Minnesota under provisions of Minnesota Statutes 299A.63 for the Weed and Seed Grant Program; and
WHERFAS, the STATE is authorized under provisions of Minnesota Statutes 299A.63 to make contracts from state funds
to qualified applicants; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE is authorized to accept state funds for the purpose specified in Attachment 1; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE represents that it is duly qualified and wiiling to carry out the tasks described in Attachment 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, the STATE and GRANTEE agree as follows:
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND TASKS OF AGREEMENT. GRANTEE will carry out those tasks described in its application
tor grant funds (Attachment 1) which is hereby incorporated 6y reference and made a part of this agreement.
11. CONSIDERATION AND TERMS OF PAYMENT.
A. Consideration for af{ services performed and goods or materials supplied by the STATE as follaws.
1. Compensation shall be consistent with the Program Line Item Budget, included in Attachment 1 of this
agreement.
2. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence expenses actually and necessarily incurred by GRANTEE's
performance of this agreement will be paid provided that the GRANTEE shall be reimbursed for travel and
subsistence expenses in the same manner and in no greater amount than provided in the current
"Commissioners Plan" promulgated by the Commissioner of Employee Relations and GRANTEE will only be
reimbursed for travel and subsistence outside the State of Minnesota if it has received prior written approval for
such out of state travel from the STATE.
The total obligation of the STATE for all compensa5on and reimbursements to GRANTEE shail not exceed
One-Hundred-Fiftv-Thousand-Dollars !$150.000.00)
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B. Terms of Payment
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Payments to the GRANTEE will be made by the STATE quarterly on a quarterly cost reimbursement basis.
2. Payments shall be made by the STATE prompUy after GRANTEE'S presentation of invoices for services
performed.
3. Upon GRANTEE`S request, an advance payment may be made after agreement execution, in an amount
notto exceed Percent 25°k of the total STATE obligation, as determined necessary for ezecution of
GRANTEE obfigations.
4. tnvoices for reimbursement shatl be identifred in approved b�dget categories and submitYed on a quarterly
basis and within 20 days of the end of the reporting period. Invoices should be sent directly to the STATE's
authorized agent, 445 Minnesota Street, Suite'l000, North Central Life Tower, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-
2156.
5. Payments are to be made from State funds obtained by the S7ATE through the Weed and Seed Grant
Program authorized by Minnesota Statutes 299A.63. If at any time such funds become unavailable, this
agreement shali be terminated immediately upon written notice of such fact by the STATE to GRANTEE.
in the event of such termination, GRANTEE shall be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for
services satisfactorily performed for which such state funds are available. The GRANTEE agrees to return
any unused funds to the STATE.
6. The GRANTEE will expend grant funds allocated for this project according to the attached project budget.
The GRANTEE will submit a revised budget for any deviation of i 0% or more between tfie at(owable
funding categories. The revised budget must be approved by the STATE before any expenditures can be
made based on the revised budget.
7. T6e GRANTEE agrees fo return any unused funds to the STATE untess prior approval for an extension has
been granted by the Grants Administrator and an amendment to the grant agreement has been duly
executed. Unused funds must be returned to the STATE within 30 days of the ending date of the
agreement.
III. CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT. All services provided by GRANTEE pursuant to this grant shall be performed to the
satisfaction of the STATE as determined in ihe sole discretion ot its authorized agent, and in accord with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. GRANTEE shall not receive payment for work found
by the STATE to be unsatisfactory, or performed in a violation of federal, state, or local law, ordinance, rule, or
regulation.
IV. FAILURE TO COMPLY. The GRANTEE agrees to return funds to the STATE for any work the STATE in its sole
discretion determined to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, state or Iocal law, ordinance, rule or
regulation.
V. REDUCTION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF FUNDING. If a GRANTEE does not fulfill obliga6ons under the
agreement in a timely and proper manner, or if GRANTEE violates conditions of the agreement, the STATE may
reduce, suspend, or terminate funding with a 30-day notice of the effective date of the ac6on. GRANTEE shalf be
entitled to payment for work or service satisfactorily performed for which state funds are available.
VI. TERM OF GRANT. This grant shall be effective upon the date that the final required signature is obtained by the
STATE pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 166.06, subdivision 2, and shatl remain in effect unSl June 30. 1997. or until
ail obligations set forth in this agreement have been satisfactorily fuifilled, whichever occurs first. The GRANTEE may
claim reimburseme�t for expenditures incurced for services performed on or after Julv 1. 1996.
YII. STATE'S AtJTHORIZED AGENT. The STATE's authorized agent (or the purposes of this agreement is the Deputy
Commissioner of Public Safety. Such agent shall have final authority for acceptance of GRANTEE'S services.
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VIII. REPORTING. GRANTEE wili advise the STATE concerning project progress through such reasonable means as
the STATE may find convenient These will include the following, which must be submitted directly to the State of
NGnnesota's Attomey General's Office, Attention: Mary Theisen, Weed and Seed Coordinator, Assistant Attorney
General, Fifth Floor, 525 Park Street, St Paul, Minnesota 55103.
A. The GRANTEE will advise the STATE conceming the project progress by the submission of quarterly reports
on forms prescribed by the STATE's authorized agent
B. Following basis: Submission of a final evaluation report within 30 days a8er the termination date of this
agreement
C. Subm'�ssion of a final expenditure report within 30 days after the termination of this agreement.
D. Making any and all project records, reports, or other data available to the STATE upon request; this includes
submission of copies of any reports, data, surveys (ncluding survey instruments), or other materials for review
and comment before they are prepared in final form, and sBc copies of ali materials produced by the project
following production of the materials.
E. Permiiting periodic site visrts by the STATE's authorized agent, other STATE staff or other employees of the
State of Minnesota on behalf of the STATE.
F. If infiated, participation in statewide data collection and cooperation wfth a designated evaluator on behalf of
the STATE, for the purpose of statewide evaluation efforts and assistance with individual project evaluation
plans.
G. Participation in training and evaluation workshops may be required.
IX. ACCOUNTING, AUDIT AND RETENTION OF RECORDS.
A. GRANTEE will establ'�sh a separate account of this project and will maintain fiscal records in accordance with
generaliy acceptabie accounting principles. GR,4NTEE's records, documents, and accounting procedures and
practices for this project shall be subject to the examination of the STATE's authorized agent and by fhe
Legislative Auditor. Fiscal records shall be retained for a period of three years foliowing submission of the final
report.
B. The books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of any GRANTEE and/or
consultant relevant to this agreement shall be subject to examination by STATE's authorized agent and the
Iegislative auditor.
X. NONDISCRIMINATION. As a condition of receiving support for this project, GRANTEE assures that it will meet all
applicable requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (nondiscrimination on the basis of
handicapping cond'rtions), and of any applicable state civil rights statutes.
XI. ASSIGNMENT. GRANTEE wiil nefther assign nor transfer any rights of obligations under this agreement without
the prior written consent of the STATE.
A. GRANTEE may subcontract to provide services as described in the work plan (Attachment 1). It is understood,
however, the GRANTEE remains solely responsibie to the STATE for providing the products and services
described.
B. Identification of source of funding. All reports, materials, conference documents, and any other products
made available through this project, shali carry an acknowledgment that is was funded under provisions of the
State of Minnesota (Weed and Seed Grant Program) and give credit to other party's participation.
XII. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND PRODUCTS. Any reports, studies photographs, negatives, instruments,
curriculum, videotapes, Vaining manuals, media messages, or other documents or products (hereinafter called
documents or products) prepared by or for GRANTEE in the performance of its obligations under this agreement
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shall be exciusive properiy of the STATE. All such documents or products shali be remitted to the STATE by
GRANTEE upon completion, termination, or canceilation of this agreement GRANTEE shall not use, willingly
allow, or cause to have such materials used for obligations under this agreement without the prior written consent of
the STATE.
XIII. OWNERSHIP OF COPYRIGHT. All right, title and interest in all copyrightabie material which GRANTEE shali
conceive or originate either individuaily ar joinUy with others, and which arises out of the performance of this
agreement, will be the properly of the STATE and are by this agreement assigned to the STATE along with
ownership of any and ail copyrights of the copyrightable material. GRANTEE also agrees, upon the request of the
STATE, to execute all papers and perform all other acis necessary to assist the STATE to obtain and register
copyrights on such materiais. Where applicable, works of authorship created by GRANTEE for the STATE in
performance of this agreement shall be considered "works made for hire" as defined in the U.S. Copyright Act.
XN. AMENDMENT. Any amendments to this agreement shali be in writing, and shaii be executed by the same parties
who executes the originai agreement, or their successors.
XV. L�ABILITY. To the extent permitted by law, GRANTEE agrees to save and hold the STATE, its agents, and
empioyees harmiess from any and all claims or causes of action rising from the performance of this agreement by
GRANTEE or GRANTEE'S agents or employees. This clause shall not be construed to bar any legal remedies
GRANTEE may have for the STATE's failure to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this agreement.
XVI. WORKER'S COMPENSATION. The STATE affirms fhat GRANTEE provided acceptable evidence of compliance
with the workers' compensation insurance coverage requirements of Minnesota Statutes, 176.181, Subdivision 2.
XVII. ANTITRUST. GRANTEE hereby assigns to the State of Minnesota any and all claims for overcharges as to goods
and/or services provided in connection with this agreement resulting from anfitrust violations which arise under the
antiUust laws of the Unfted States and the antitrust laws of the State of Minnesota.
XVIII. DATA PRIVACY ACT. It is expressly agreed that GRANTEE is not a member of or included within the health,
education, criminal justice, ot welfare systems for purposes of the Minnesota Governmeni Data Practices Act as a
result of this agreement. If GRANTEE is independently required to comply with any requirements of the Minnesota
Govemment Data Practices Act, GRANTEE acknowledges that STATE shall not be liable for any violation of any
provision of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act indirectiy or directly arising out of, resulting from, or in
any manner attributable to actions of GRANTEE.
GRANTEE agrees to indemnify and save and hold the STATE, its agents, and employees harmless from all claims
arising out of, resulting from, or in any manner attributable to any violation of any provision of the Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 13.01-13.87, inctuding lega! fees and disbursements paid or incurred to enforce the provisions of
this agreement
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the grant to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
APPROVED
2. DEPA#2TMEt1'f OF PkJBLIC:SAFETY"
By. BY
TRie: TiUe:
Date: Date
By:
Title:
Date
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3 :A3'TORNEYGENERAC -." ° - ' 4 . ENGUk1BEREQ BY ,__ ::,:
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Person(s) signing tt�e agreement and obligating GRANTEE to the conditions af ihe agreement, must be auihorized. A
certified copy of the resolution authorizing the GRANTEE to enter into this agreement and designating person(s) to execute
this agreement must be attached hereto.
NOTICE TO GRANTEE: If GRANTEE is other than a governmental agency, it is required by Minnesota Statutes, Section
270.66 (1982 as amended), to provide its social security number or Minnesota tax identification number if ft does business
with the State of Minnesota. This information may be used in the enforcement of federal and state tax laws. Suppiying
these numbers could result in action to require you to file state tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities. These
numbers will be availabie to federal and state tax authorities and state personnel involved in the payment of state
obl'�gations.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the grant to be duly executed intending to be bound thereby.
By: `
Title:
IDate:
By:
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3: RTTORNEY GENERAL
App�oved to sign on_ betialf:
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Person(s) signing the agreement and obligating GRANTEE to the condfions of the agreement, must be authorized. A
certified copy of the resolution authorizing the GRANTEE to enter into this agreement and designating person(s) to execute
this agreemenY must be attached hereto.
NOTICE TO GRANTEE: If GRANTEE is other than a governmental agency, it is required by Minnesota Statutes, Section
270.66 (1982 as amended), to provide its social security number or Minnesota tax identification number if it does business
with the State of Minnesota. This information may be used in the enforcement of federal and state tax laws. Supplying
these numbers couid result in action to require you to file state tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities. These
numbers will be availabie to federai and state tax authoriBes and state personnel involved in the payment of state
obligations.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
445 Mmnesota Street
Suile 7000
North Centrel Life Tower
St Paul, MN 55101-2128
TTY ONLY: (672) 282-6555
Fax: (612) 297-5728
Telephane (VOICE): (612) 296-6642
7uly 8, 1996
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Saint Paul Police Department
Chief William Finney
100 East l lth Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
Dear Chief Finney:
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The enclosed grant agreement is between the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the City
of Saint Paul, Police Department. This agreement pertains to the 1996 Omnibus Crime Weed and
Seed Grant Program. Please review this agreement and indicate your approval by having
authorized persons sign and date all four copies of the agreement. All authorized signatures on
this agreement must be original, so please don't use carbon paper or a stamp.
A signed resolution is also reQuired before t}us agreement can be processed. The resolution must
state that the city council has voted and approved this agreement, and must also state whom from
the city has authority to sign and enter the city into this contractual agreement. Attach the signed
resolution to this agreement, and return all copies of the agreement to:
Janet Weber
Contract and Grant Officer
Fiscal & Administrative Services
Department ofPublic Safety
444 Cedar Street, Suite 100-F, Town Square
3aint Paul, Minnesota 55101-2156
A signed and executed copy of this agreement will be returned to you once this agreement has
been processed. If you have any yuestions, please don't hesitate to call me at 612/296-6642.
Sincerely,
���r' r�Gri��
Fre rick C. Petersen
Deputy Corrvnissioner
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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IF YOU WISH TO REVIEW THE ATTACHMENTS, PLASE SEE MARY OR
RACQUEL.
ATTACHMENT 1- Page 1 of 76
WEEB AND SEED
PROJECT INFORNLATIO'\ SI�EET
IvIinnesota Department of PubIic Saict�•
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Applicant Agency {�ith wluch contract is to be executed)
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Legal Name Street - City - Zip Phone
Saint Paul Police 100 East Eleventh Strzet (612) 292-3501
De�artmer.t Saint Paul, MN 5�101
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Z. Authorized Official
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I�'iiliam I:. Finney
100 East Eleventh St_e=t
Saint Paul, Mf� 7�10=
(61'_) 292-3558
3. Operatiag Agency (if difierent from nl }
Legal ?�Tame I Street - Cit�� - Zip
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Name Street - City - Zip I Pnone I
Carrie Wasley 100 East Eleventh Street I(612) 292-3513
� . Saint Paul, M1� 55101 i
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�. Project Information
Pilot Site Service Area Project Funds Requested Minneso`�a Tax IDr
(coun��, cit��, neiahborhood, 802509
boundaries of Weed and Seed
pilot siTe) Federal Tax IB�
Rail Road Zsland, $150,000 41-6005521
Saint Paul
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ATTACHIv1ENT 1- Page 2 of 76
b. I certify that the informauon
knowledge and that I mit
Si�natur� of Authorized Official:
Title:
Chief of Police
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on behalf of the applicant agenc;�.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
RA]I.ROAD ISLAND NEIGHBORHOOD
The Raikoad Isiand neighborhood is located in the southwest tip of the Payne Phalen area on
Saint PauPs East 5ide, and lies within the District 5 Planning Council. Throughout 1994 a
tasl�orce, comprised chiefly of residents of Railroad Island and sanctioned by District S, -
conducted a thorough study of Railroad IsIand and made detailed recommendations for
improvements to the houses, businesses, streets, parks and other public places. This plan, the
Railroad Island Plan, is an amendmeni to the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan for
the City of Saint Paul. It was adopted by the Saint Paul City Councii on November 16, 1994.'
The Railroad Island Tasl�'orce has continued to meet and this tasl�orce of committed residents is
the core group to which law enforcement and other governmental agencies have tumed for
information.
Railroad Island is surrounded by railroad tracks on the north and west, by Swede Hollow Park on
the east and East Seventh Street on the south. It is appro�mately 180 acres in size and the 400
homes had historically been occupied by owner-occupied single families. As industrial family-
wage jobs left the area and as the modest housing stock aged, this neighborhood underwent a
radical change. There is now a 70 percent rental ratio to home ownership. Over 90 percent of
the children attending East Consolidated School, the nearest public school, are on the federal free
lunch program which is detemuned by income. Over 80 percent of these same children do not
last a fuii academic year at East Consolidated but move on to other schoois when their families
move. Railroad Island is economically stressed.
Mayor Coleman, long concerned about the escalating situation on Railroad Island and other hot
spots in the City of Saint Paul, requested an analysis of these neighborhoods from Chief Finney.
The Research and Development Unit of the Saint Paul Police Department analyzed seven
neighborhoods. The parameters ofthe Weed and Seed program, and the placement ofthis
particular neighborhood within the designated federal Enterprise Zone made it an ideal candidate
for a Weed and Seed site. A community meeting to discuss this challenge and opportunity was
scheduted.
At the community meeting, held on June 12, 1996, the residents' fiustration was at an all time
high. The previous two evenings, some of the first hot sYeamy weather of the 1996 summer, the
residents had been overwhelmed by gatherings of thirty to forty noisy individuals who wandered
in the streets intimidating the elderly residents. The residents finally sought refuge within their
homes and were now afraid to come out. It seemed as if all the thoughtful planning over the past
several yeazs was for naught. Dedicated long term residents talked of putting their homes up for
sale and getting out. Frustration had eaploded. While this meeting was going on, another
altercation occurred. Members of the police department were summoned and quietly left the
' Raikoad Island Plan, An Amendment to the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive
Plan. The 5aint Paui Planning Commission. Adopted by the City Council on November 16,
1994. See Append'vc A.
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discussion to engage in another evening of confrontation in order to restore order.
RAILROAD ISI.AND ANALYSIS
The four components of Weed and Seed is a strategy seemingly designed especially for Railroad
Island's current challenges: (1) law enforcement, (2) community policing, (3) prevention,
intervention and treatment; and (4) neighborhood revitatization and restoration. Each of these
components have been thoroughly considered by the Railroad Island Tasi�orce, and the initial
phase of each is in place. However, at this critical moment in time, with confrontations occurring
on a daily basis, a wncentrated effort at stabilization is indicated.
The intersection of Burr and Mitmehaha has long been a flash point for police and disruptive
individuals. Clashes at the intersection aze a nightly occurrence. The Eastern District of the
SPPD has focused its resources on this area with saturation patrols. "Knock and Talks" and
"7ump Outs" by the SPPD's FORCE Unit have also been concentrated there. The high
percentage of renters who are located in this immediate vicinity have arrived from larger, eastem
metropolitan centers with high crime rates to which long term residents of Saint Paui cannot
relate. The emigres bring with them a residue of disdain and lack of respect for law enforcement.
An analysis by the SPPD's R&D Unit for the last three years on crimes against persons (homicide
rape, aggravated assault and robbery) show how the incidents have escalated. Please note that
the graph compazes only the first five months of each year to show a true comparison.
The District 5 Planning Council's Crime Prevention CoordinaYOr and members of the Crime
Prevention section of the FORCE Unit have organized block clubs in the area as one of the
meYhods of stabilizing the area. Considered the basic and best crime prevention tool of law
enforcement and its partnership with a community, the biock club organization allows the law
abiding residents to take back their power and to put the disruptive behauior into perspective. By
working closely with the police, the individual resident can reclaim the hannony of their
neighborhood. District 5 has recently been awarded a grant to conduct citizen patrols in the area.
Because ofRaikoad Isiand's juxtaposition to the caty's industriai areaand due to its need for
redevelopment, it was selected as one of the scattered sites throughout the city which qualified
for tas increment financing for housing redevelopment. Over thirty applications from
homeowners have been received for housing rehab. The city, following the Railroad Island Plan,
has demolished three homes which were beyond repair. A private non-profit housing agency,
Project for Pride and Living is in the final stages of the first new construction in the neighborhood
and is planning to build three more. The Railroad Island Tasl�orce is also the recipient of a
grant from the PPL Foundation for $50,000 to provide an incentive for home ownership. An
applicant receives a$5,000 grant once home ownership has been established.
The major strength ofRailroad Island has always been its people. I�'istorically it was the area
where immigrants settled and out of sheer willpower began the journey to independence and self
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sufficiency. Several waves of immigration began in the Swede Hollow area of Railroad Island.
Descendants of these eazly twentieth century immigrants remain and £orm an isiand identity which
is primarily Italian. Yazussds Restaurant proudly proclauns that it is a third generation
establishment. Morelli's Market provides renowned Italian specialties while Saint Ambrose
Catholic Church bells still call parishioners to mass. Flower gardens and the small neat yards of
long fime homeowners contrast sharply with the unkempt and debris scattered entrances of the
tumstile rental units. The perseverance of the homeowners has been tested over the last ten years.
One wonders how much longer they can stand the onslaught. But without their dogged
determinism there is no hope at all for Railroad Island.
WEED AND SEED PLAN
Despite the high level of frustration at the community meeting, strategies were developed for
implementing the Weed and Seed opportunity. Building on existing efforts and developing a
mu(ti-disciglinary perspective for problem solving, the following are the key components:
• A Weed and Seed Steering Committee was formed to oversee the implementation of the
Weed and Seed program. This steering committee is comprised of the following
individuals who bring their particular expertise and/or investment:
Nick Puente, Railroad Island Resident
Ron Nadeau, Railroad Isiand Resident
RoseMarie Bomersine, Railroad Isiand Resident
Sheryl Pemberton, Saint Paui PED Housing Division
Pat Fish, Saint Paul Fire Inspection
Lieutenant Richard Gardell, FORCE LJNIT, SPPD
Mark Ponsolle, Ramsey County Attorney's Office
Till Osterhaus, Saint Paul City Attorney's Office
Rita Jessie, District 5 Crime Prevention Coordinator
Sue Vannelli, District 5 Community Organizer
Charies Votel, Saint Paul Public Aealth
Carrie Wasley, SPPD R&D Unit
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• The Railroad fsiand Steering Comtnittee agreed to hire or contract with a
coordinator or ombudsperson who will be responsible for the day to day Weed and Seed
response and to track and follow up on problem properties. The steering committee
discussed the attributes of this person and decided that a hands-on, sawy, and results
oriented person would best serve the needs of the project. `The person will need to have
great energy, empathy and the instinct for maldng decisive judgment calls in order to put
into operation the necessary legal and law enforcement solutions. A highly desirable
qualification of the Coordinator is one who is familiar with or a resident of District 5.
• Specific Weed and Seed Strategies for Railroad Island were developed:
(i) A concentrated and immediate law enforcement response to the current
disruption within the area, including:
Three tacticai FORCE sweeps which will demonstrate an ongoing
law enforcement attentiveness to the situation
Increase of regular patrols
FORCE Unit training for small (single or duplex) landlords on topics of
tenant screening, code requirements, legal requirements for eviction, etc.
Housing inspections in conjunc[ion with the FORCE sweeps
(2) Community Oriented Policing tactics expanded or initiated:
Expansion ofDistrict 5 and FORCE Unit block club development
A direct community involvement by the Eastem District Office by the use of
the community room at the new office located within Railroad Island for
landlord training and community meetings.
(3) Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Plan:
Initiate District 5 Citizen Patrols.
Develop an on-site Saint Paul Public Health "House Calls" Program to teach
skills to residents such as parenting, cleanliness, etc.
A Resource Comsnittee comprised of inembers from law enforcement, the city and
county attorneys' offices, fire, and public health. This Resource Committee will
review the problem properties and using the triage technique, decide on
appropriate responses for the immediate problem.
(4) Neighborhood Revitalization and Restoration
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Marketing of Home Incentive Program
Continuation of the PPL investment in new home construction
Use of IF fund for housing rehab
Involvement of Railroad Island Residents in DistricT 5 Community Council
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• Several state statutes and city ordinances were cited by the steering committee which will
serve as useful tools for the Coordinator and which wil] engage the City and County
Attorney's offices:
Saint Paul City Ordinance ofExcessive Use ofPolice Services. This ordinance tracks the
amount of nuisance calls ta those problem residences in a neighborhood. A residence
generating five or more nuisance calls within thirty days is put on notice. If more cails are
generated, a fine is levied. However, the police use this as an opportunity to work with
the fee owner and to garner cooperation for resolution of the problem.
A Minnesota State Statute, patterned after the federal RICO law, goes after drug dealers
who launder drug money by buying rental real estate. The properiy can be seized under
the Continuing Criminal Enterprise law when a clear showing of funds can be traced
directly to the property. Law enforcement has long recognized that a most ei£ective
deterrent or diminution of crime is financial consequences.
The Railroad Island Steering Committee is committed to the stabilization and revitalization of
Raikoad Island to retum it to the status of a healthy and safe neighborhood. The influx of the
Weed and Seed funding will provide the injection of energy which is needed to stop the escalation
of crime and the resultant fear. Once the balance of power has been righted the neighborhood can
get on with the task of implementing creative solutions.
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EVALUATION
• How will the city gather information about the Weed and Seed site's participants and its
activities?
Logs will be kept by the coordinator which reflect ali of the crime prevention
activities focused on Rail Road Island, such as;
the number of public housing inspections made
the number of community meetings held
the number of landlords participating in the crime free multi-housing program
the number of cails for police service to the area.
• Will the information collected help identify whether the Weed and Seed strategies have
been successful at the site?
The proposed strategies of the proposal are two pronged and aze designed to first, combat
the occurrence of crime by tazgeting specific problem properties, and secondly, reduce
resident's fears by assisting them in becoming and staying involved in their community and
by increasing the presence of law enforcement in the area. By removing the problems and
replacing them with positive long term solutions, the Weed and Seed program will be
successful.
These two strategies will be measured through
a) the reduction in the number of problem properties in the area
b) the number of community meetings held and the number of participants at the
community meetings and
c) the number of law enforcement operations held in the program area.
• Who will be responsible for ensuring that Weed and Seed strategies are carried out in
accord with designated time lines?
The Coordinator will be responsible for tracking all activities focused on Rail Road Island.
Ensuring that the project is proceeding as planned is the ultimate responsibility of the
Steering Committee. They will oversee the project with assistance from the Coordinator.
As the project continues, it may be necessary to modify the strategies according to
recommendarions from the Resource Committee and the coordinator.
• How will the success of the initiative be measured at the pilot site within the coming year?
The first strategy of reducing the number of problem properties in Rail Road Island is
measurable by the number of housing inspections made, the number of referrals to Public
Housing for rehabilitation, condemnation or other outcomes.
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The second strategy of increasing citizen involvement will be measured by:
a) the number of community meetings held and the number of
participants involved, and
b) the number of new block clubs initiated.
Law enforcement activities will aiso be measured. Active law enforcement is one key to
citizens perception of safety in the'u neighborhoods. The number of "sweeps" held, the
number of people picked up during a sweep, the number of d"uected enforcement.
activities by the FORCE Unit, the Mounted Patrol and inereases of foot and squad patrols
will be documented.
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The Steering Committee is committed to the Weed and Seed Program reflecting the on-going
collabora6on of Railroad Island residents and involved professionals from the law enforcement
and public health sectors. The following budget is, therefore, subject to adjustment as the Weed
and Seed Program develops.
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Overtime for Public Housing Inspector
Overtnne for three PORCE sweeps
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Saint Paul Public Health House Calls Program
SPPD Crime Free Multi-Housing Training
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Administration
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$10,000
$15,000
$30,000
$90,000
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$20,000
$15,000
$35,000
$10,000
$10,000
$150,000
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Budget Narrative
The Weed and Seed concept is a labor intensive program. Dedicated personnel are necessary in
order to achieve the necessary results. The position of Coordinator was discussed at lena h by the
Steering Committee. This person is key to the success of the program because of the many facets
of a concentrated weeding and seeding effort. This position cannot afford a training period but
must be filled with a person who is knowledgeable about the area and has the requisite take
chatge skills. Due to this skill level, the corrunittee believes that a salary package of $45,000 for a
year's contract is necessary.
In order to concentrate FORCE's involvement in the neighborhood, a dedication of three sweeps
used in a ma.��mi�ing strategy, will be necessary. Overtime funding for sweeps and follow-up for
both police officers and public housing inspectors will ensure this effort.
The Coordinator will ostensibly be a field person and due to the volatile conditions currently
e�cisting, a cellular telephone, pager and other communication devices is necessary. Other supplies
will include generai office materials. Printing for nei�hborhood flyers and other mazketin� tools
are also included in the supply category.
A significant strategy in the Weed and Seed program is training. The SPPD's FORCE's Crime
Free Mutti-Housing will concentrate on tra'vting single family and duplex landlords to screen
tenants and to become knowledgeable about legal processes. The other necessary aspect of
training is the Saint Paul Public Health House Calls Program which will enable residents to leam
basic skills such as parenting, cleanliness and interpersonal relations.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office chazges law enforcement agencies for processing and other
enforcement services necessary for legal remedies. The concentrated effort in Railroad Island and
the knowledge that there is a dedicated fund for these enforcement services will be an incentive in
the prosecutorial offices at both the county and city level.
The Administration of the Weed and Seed Program will be best served by the City of Saint
Paul subcontracting and utilizing the District 5 Community Council. When a community has
responsibility of a program, the residents take ownership and respond appropriately. The District
5 supervision of the Weed and Seed Coordinator will provide this direct linkage with the
community. The current Duistrict Five Community Organizer, Sue Vannelli, has been in the
position for five years and has a lengthy history of community service and involvement. Her
reputation for effective interaction in the community makes her a valuabie resource person for
both the Steering Committee and the Coordinator.
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The Saint Paul Planning Commission
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November 16,1994
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INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
In 1992 the Saint Paul Depar[ment of
Planning and Economic Development
(PED), acting under the authority of the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(F�RA), initiated a process to develop a
residential revita]ization strate�y and
implementation plan for the Railroad Island
Neighborhood. The plannin� effort involved
PED staff, a task force consisting of
nei�hborhood residents and business people,
the neighborhood at large and a consuitant
team commissioned by PED. The document
produced is this small area plan which is an
amendment to the Land Use Plan of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
The Railroad Island Neighborhood is located
in the southwest tip of the District 5, Payne
Phalen area of Saint Paul. The study area is
approximately 180 acres in size and is
bounded by railroad tracks on the north and
west, Swede Hollow Park on the east and
East 7th St. on the south. The central and
north�vesterly portion of the neighborhood is
residential. The primary retail area is located
on Payne Ave., and industrial uses are
concQntrated along Bush St. on the noRh
end of the study area and between Hopkins
St. and East 7th St. on the south end. There
is substantial open space including Swede
Hollow Park, Eileen Weida Playground,
Hopkins Park, the bluff and slope areas
south and west ofRivoli St. and in other
scattered areas throughout the
neighborhood.
PURPOSE
Railroad Island has, historically, been a
working class neighborhood with a strong
employment base at the nearby brewery,
Whir]pool, 3-M and other east-side and
downtown businesses. In recent years,
closings and employment cut-backs have
taken jobs and, with them, economic and
socia] stability from the neighborhood.
Owner-occupied housing slowly converted
to afFordable rental units which, in tum, has
resulted in a lower ]evel of maintenance on
housing stock. The aging buildings quickly
began to deteriorate and, currently, much of
the housing is in need of major rehabilitation.
A major goal of this small area plan is to
recommend effective strategies for
rehabilitation of existing houses in the
nei�hborhood.
The transition of neighborhood housing to an
increase in rental housing lacking property
management training and resident tenant
involvement has created a variety of
problems in the neighborhood. Concems
about crime and related social issues were
expressed frequently throughout the planning
process. The plan includes information on
existin� programs designed to enhance
resident safety and recommendations for new
programs and strategies that may help to
make Railroad Island a safer place to live.
Railroad Island has physical characteristics
that add to its excellent potentiai to become,
once again, a healthy and stable
neighborhood. It has architecture that is rich
in character, extensive parks and open
spaces, wel] defined boundaries and is close
to downiown. A major goal of the plan is to
recommend urban design concepts and
infrastructure improvements that will help to
revitalize the residentia(, commerciai and
recreation areas in the neighborhood.
Urban design concepts inctude
recommendarions for improvements to
commercial areas buY commercial
revitalization is not a major focus of the plan.
The existing land uses in Railroad Island and
future development and redevelopment are
largely determined by the zoning of
neighborhood propeRies. The plan includes
recommeadations for rezoning that support
the plan's vision for Yhe neighborhood.
It is proposed that the concepts and
strategies in the plan related to housing,
social, urban design and zoning issues be
implemented over a series of phases. The
Railroad Island Smal1 Area Pian differs from
small area plans for other Saint Paul
nei�hborhoods in YhaT there is currenTly a
budget of TIF monies available to beein
implementation of proposed improvements.
The implementation process must be a
carefutiy coordinated effort including
nei�hborhood or�anizations, development
�roups and City agencies.
The_process used in the development ofa
small area plan provides an opportunity for
community members to work with City staff
in submitting recommendations to City
governing bodies on a broad range of
concerns regarding social and deveiopment
issues and neighborhood function and
appearance. The planning process for the
Railroad Island Plan included task force
meetings scheduled to occur roughly twice
each month from January, 1993 through
November, 1993; three neighborhood-wide
meetings and meetin�s, as needed, of the
PED staff and the consultant team. The plan
recommendations were initiated or reviewed
by the neighborhood task force, reviewed by
the DistricY 5 Council , approved by the
Planning Commission and adopted by the
City Council.
The pian contains specific public policy
recommendations for the development /
redeveloprnent ofRailroad Island. It
addresses issues retating to land use and
zoning (40-acre zoning study); residential
and commercial rehabilitation and
development; social concems; urban design;
streets and traffic; utilities and
parks and open space. The-plan further
contains a frnancial anatysis of recommended
development concepts and imprwements
and an implementation plan consisting of
phasing recommendations and identification
of groups that will likely be responsible for
implementation.
Development of this Smali Area Plan is the
&rst step in a process intended to implement
programs and improvements in the
nei�hborhood that will result in greater
stability, an improved quality of life for its
residents and a better condition for
nei�hborhood businesses.
HISTORY
The Railroad Island Neighborhood has a rich
history that dates back to the mid-1800's. It
was the site of the earliest development in
the Payne/Phalen area of St. Paul and today
contains some of the oldest homes in the
City.
In its reIatively Iong history, Railroad Isiand
has been hcme to a variety of ethnic groaps.
Beginning in the 1840's and 50's, Swede
Hollow was settled by Swedish immigrants
who builY log cabins, shanties and small
commercial buildings at the bottom of the
ravine. Development quickly spread west
from the ravine and by 1885 the majoriry of
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Railroad Island was covered with housing
and businesses. By 1890, an influx of Irish
laborers had joined the Swedish community.
Around the turn of the century, both :he
Swedes and Irish moved north to the Phalen
area and Itaiian immi�rants beean set_?in� in
Railroad ?sland and Swede Hollou�. ?�1ore
recent years, have seen most of the Itelians
leave and the current neighborhood re:idents
represent a wide variety of ethnic
back�rounds.
The baildin�s that were constructed in
Swede Hollow were condemned by the City
and demolished in 195b but many of the
other historic structures in Railroad Island
are still intact. There are many nineteenth
century houses still standing including
several along the western rim of Swede
Hollow and along Petit, Fred, Mt. Ida and
Bradley Streets. The Benjamin Brunson
house at 485 Kenny Road was built in 1856
and is on the National H'sstoric Re�ister. In
addition, there a;e a f w Victorian-st}le.
commercial buildings along Payne .A� e.
south ofMinnehaha Ave. and the Victorian
fire station at 676 E. Bedford St. w�as built ir,
1890.
The rich history ofRailroad Island is alive in
the many buildin�s that still remain from
earlier periods. 1�huch of the neighborhood's
image is tied to the appearance and character
ofthe structures built by the immigrants that
first settled in the City.
SOCTAL ISSUES
Sense of Commuaity
Sense of community is a precious commodity
u�ithin a large city. It includes a sense of
belon�ing, a pride in being a part of a
community and usually is built on shared
experiences or background. It is doing things
together, working, playing, worshiping,
building, and it includes a sense of security.
Key businesses, churches, schools and
community centers all help create a sense of
belonging to the community. To maintain
this sense of community while embracing
social changes that have occurred, the people
in Railroad Island must continue to interact
to redefine the community in view of these
changes. Leadership is required to pull
people together so that efforts made to build
a strong community are shared by all who
tive there.
Fig. I Swede Hollow - Circa 1910
Fig. 2 Brunson House - Circa 1896
Community Leadership
The community needs to focus toward
self-sufficiency. The Railroad Isiand Tas[:
Force, neighborhood block clubs, Payne
Avenue Business Association, ESNDC,
District 5 Council and neighborhood
residents must be encouraged to take an
active part in the ptans and programs for the
community.
A community organizer in Railroad Island is
needed to bring residents and organizations
together to act on social, housing and
community development issues. This person
must be committed to drawing on the
culturally diverse resources in the
community.
Safety Perceptions
\Teighborhood safety is a primary concem in
Raitroad Island. Nei�hborhood block clubs,
the police department's FORCE pro�ram,
Crime Watch pro�rams and social events to
help neighbors know one another are some
ofthe toots being used to promote
neighborhood safety. Each resident is
responsible to the community to do his or
her part in promoting neighborhood safety-
As in many other neighborhoods, there are a
number of properties in Railroad Island
where there have been problems with drugs,
health and safety concems, behaviorai
problems, disturbances, trash and other
itlegal activities. Neighborhood groups need
to continue to work together with City
departments of police, health, community
services, building code enforcement and
PED to address these issues.
Community Recreation Resources
The loss of recreational programming due to
reduced Park and Recreation budgets and
the closing ofLinco]n School have reduced
activities available to young people in the
neighborhood. With a significant increasa in
youth populafion in Railroad Island over the
past Yen years, there is a growing need for
programmed activities.
Memck Community Center is a significant
resource for community services for the
entire East Side. As needs for services
increase and evolve, the commvnity must call
on resources like Merrick to find solutions to
needs for additional youth activities and
programming.
The Railroad Tsland Neighborhood must
work together with Merrick and Yhe Parks
and Recreation Department to define and
establish programs to serve the present needs
within the neighborhood.
School Idenfity
The closing of Lincoln schoot remains a
major loss for the neighborhood. Railroad
Island is without a school of its own and
East Consolidated Sckool is perceived by
some as the "neighborhood school".
Raikoad Tsland should find ways to replace
the neighborhood school in its role as a
youth activity center. This might be done by
adding new youth programs through services
and facilities provided by organizations such
as Memck Community Center and the
Department ofParks and Recreation.
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The majority of the housing in Railroad
Island has, historically, been single-family
and owner-occupied. The gradual
conversion of owner-occupied housing to
rental units lacking appropriate property
management trainin� component and
resident invoivement, has resulted in
deteriorated housing in some cases. A major
goal ofthis small area plan is to recommend
effective strate�ies for rehabilitation of
e�sting houses in the neighborhood.
�lO- 0 G�J
stren� hs and needs and make
recommendations for housin� improvements
throughout Railroad Island.
The instrument used to gather this
information was a standard housing survey
form used by the City of St. Paul to evaluate
housing throughout the city. The
information included in the evaluation was
based on exterior condition on]y and did not
take into account the status of structural,
mechanical or interior conditions of the
properties. The status of several categories
was recorded on a numerical scale and then
al] categories were averaged together to
reach the estimated condition of each
property.
The categories were roof, eaves, walls,
windows, doors, porches, and yards.
Based on the numerica( avera�e, each
property was given a condition rating of one
to six. The condition rating parameters are
as follows:
l. New or excellent condition
structures;
2. Above average condition as a
result of extensive rehab or
regular maintenance;
3. Average condition relative to
overall similar housing stock in
the neighborhood;
Current Housing Conditions
A housing survey was conducted to
inventory the e�stin� nature, quantity,
condition and distribution of housin� in
Railroad Island. The purpose of this
inventory was to provide current information
that could be used to assess the housin2
4. Below average requiring some
rehab to stabilize;
5. Below average requiring
ea�tensive rehab or
reconfiguration;
6. Very poor condition.
Fig 3: Aomes on Mt. Ida St.
Survey results were as follows:
CONDITION NiJMBER OF
BUILDINGS
I 22
2 56
3 137
4 142
5 ��
6 3
TOTAL 3g�
Survey resutts for number of units were as
fol3ows:
TYPE OF HOME NUMBER
Single Family 248
Duplexes + 21�
Triplexes 33
Fourptexes �g
Multi-Unit 176
TOTAL '1��
Many sin�le famiiy homes have been
converted to duplexes or triplexes in the
neighborhood. Of the @uplexes, triplexes anc�
fourplexes, there are 82 units which coutd be
removed to down-size properties back to
their original intended use as single family or
duplex structures. The remainder were
originally designed as duplexes, triplexes or
fourplexes and it is appropriate for those to
remain as sucfi. Incentives to encoura�e
owner-occupied dupiexes, triplexes and
fovrplexes will heip to upgrade the rental
properties in ihe neighborhood.
Seventy-six buildings are identified as
archifectural opportunities which contribate
to the character of the neighborhood and
warrant investment to preserve their
character.
The neighborhood was divided in£o eight
areas for ihe purpose of review of building
condiYions so that distribution of housing and
conditions could be evaluated by
concentration and comparison to adjacent
areas.
Overall the south quadrants have seen the
most new construction and rehab in recent
years but there is also a high concentration of
wmmerci�ndustria( have property. The
Western quadrants include a number of
architecturatly significant structures and the
area of Rivoli Ridge, which is presently
undeveloped. The central quadrants include
a high proportion of properties in the middle
to poorer condition categories. The eastern
quadrants also have a high proportion of
middle to poor condition housing.
Housing Revitalization Strategies
The focus of our housing ravitalization
sYrategy is to implement improvements to the
neighborhood that will stimulate
reinvestment in the community through a
comprehensive marketing plan. Creating a
sense of desirability for the neighborhood
and providing an atmosphere that creates
confidence in housing investment are
essentiat to estabiishing a strong market
economy. Providing good value and a good
neighborhood environment are part of this
strategy.
Some of the key goais of the housing
investment strategy are to :
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1. Increase the opportunities for
home ownership in Railroad
Island.
2. Remove e�cisting substandard
homes which are badiy
deteriorated.
3. Rehabilitafe existing homes to
improve the condition of the
nei�hborhood.
4. Downsize multi-family buildings
where possible.
5_ Maintain the existing character of
homes in an affordable manner.
6. Improve management and
maintenance ofrental properties.
Provide aiternative parking where
needed.
The plan recommends use of the b3ock by
block redevelopment approach to accomplish
these goals. The Block by Block plan, as
presently operated by ESNDC in other parts
ofthe East Side, relies on Block Clubs as the
forum to disseminate information about
redevelopment pro�rams. B3ock Clubs must
include renters as welt as homeowners and
be acYive in issues involvin� multi-family
buildings as well as individual homes.
There is a broad range of housing programs,
available through the Housing Division of
PED, that offer low interest loans for rehab
projects and new home construction.
Single Family Homes
Various levels of improvement can be made
depending on the existing condition of the
home and resources available to the owner,
The following redevelopment goals are
established for the 248 singie family homes
in Raiiroad Island:
lG�
Hnncinn Prngr�m imz mvPmPr�t C`oat
Substantial rehabilitation loans averagina
S37,So0 will target homes of below
average condition in need of major repair.
21
Home improvement loans averaging
�I5,000 for homes of average conditibn
in need of moderate repair. 33
Exterior repair loans and exterior fix uQ
grants averaging $7,500
LeaselPurchase program
Acquisition / Demolition /-}teplacement
of homes considered in poor condition
52
2
Acquisition and removal of the second
house on a single lot 4
Vacant lot infill by relocating existing
homes
Vacant lot infill with new constn.iction 20
Totat single family improvement goal =
143 homes or 58%
Improvement programs will be targeted
toward homes of below average condition
and / or toward those with significant
architectural characterin the neighborhood.
Residents shouid be encouraged to
participate if a program is available that
meets their needs and their abiliry to pay for
home improvements.
Tmprovement strategies that require
residents to relocate should be avoided if
possible because of high relocation costs.
Other less costly programs which can assist
the image and livabiliry of older homes in
the neighborhood are paint-clean up
programs such as the Paint-a-thon program
and Ran�sey Action Program's
weatherization programs.
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Duplexes, Triplexes, Fourp(exes
Raiiroad island has 249 buiidin�s that are
duplexes, triplexes or fourplexes totali�g
333 dwelling units. Approximately half of
the suuctures were originally designed as
multiple dwelling units. There are 82 rental
units within buildings that have been
converted to mukiple dwelling homes over
the years and have the potential to be
down-sized In analyzing each situation, the
economic value (both rental income and
expenses to convert) will need to be
considered to determine the advisability of
down-sizing, The following housing
investment goats are established for these
smaller multi-f3rnily buildings:
j34llsin� Prpgram Imnm�Pnt ��al
Duplex conversion to home o���nership I2
Densiry redaction to reduce the density
Rental rehab program for substantial
rehab of rental units
RentaI facade improvement program
12
30
Acquisition/Demolition/Replacement of
uninhabitable units �
Total improvement goal in number of
dwelling units in apartments, duplexes, 3's
and 4's = 68 apartments or 20%
Improvement programs for single family
homes, as indicated earlier, will be targeted
at buildings that are of below average
condition and/or have significant
architectural character.
Maintenance enforcement programs witl
target problem properties that require
improvements to comply with codes or to
meet standards for environmental healtt�
These pro�rams will be implemented with
the cooperation of St. Paul City Health
Inspectors and the Police Department
throagh the FORCE program
The Block Ciubs can assist and advise
abseniee owners and tenants on maintenance
issues to help ensure that rentai propertics
are maintained properly and are an asset to
the community.
Smafl rentat property owners should also tr
encouraged to participate in SPARL, the St.
Paul Association of Responsible Landlords,
to maintain access to available housing
prograrns. The programs can enhance their
invesunent and allow the owners to maintain
their properties as a positive part of the
community.
Multiple Family Apartments
Most of the larger multi-family buildings
are in good repair, however, some could
benefit from the rental rehab and rental
facade programs outlines above.
Owners of all rental properties should be
encouraged to participate in the East Side
Apartment Owners Association. In addition,
owners and residents should be encouraged
to participate in Block Clubs to maintain
resident communicaYion on housing
maintenance and neighborhood safety issues.
Other,Housing Issues
Vacant Iot infiII incIuding new construcrion
or relocated homes may be done on 40 ft. or
larger loYs with a minimum area of 5000
square feet Single family is preferred to
rowhouse or cluster homes to reinforce the
traditionai urban chazacter of the
neigbborhood_
Garage ctusters may be built in areas where
off-street parking is needed. Garages could
be placed on vacant lots or on lots currently
occupied by houses that are in poor
condition.
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ATTACfIMENT I- Page 20 of'76
The design of new housing and housing
improvements should comply ��.�ith the
District 5 Council Recommended Residential
Design GuideIines dated October 10, I990
(see appendix). The intent is to respect the
traditional character ofthe neishborhood
u�ith affordable materials and detailing.
The severity ofthe temute problem needs to
be evaluated and a program developed.
Lead paint removal and ashestos abatement
are key issues that add to the cost of
rehabilitation but are essentia] to maintaining
value and providing safety for families in the
community.
Neighborhood Nlarketing Strategies
Railroad Isiand can continue to be a viahle
neighborhood with affordable housing havin�
traditional character that reflects the history
of St. Paui's working community.
Impiementing physical improvements, alon�
with a commitment to addressing social
issues, will provide an environment for
effective marketin� strategies.
A marketing plan shouid be developed
that includes emphasizing the sense of
community, The resources within the
community, affordability, value, the
proximity to downtown and the ease of
access from Railroad Island to the freeway
system. The plan cou3d include educating
the community through a housing fair and
tours of the neighborhood and rehabbed
homes. In addition, City residents and the
real estate community should be informed of
improvements to the neighborhood as the
implementation ofimprovements proposed in
the smail area plan progresses. EfFective
communication cou3d be accomplished by:
��-�6�
4 Having the "East Side Review"
expand their_ delivery area to
include Railroad Island.
♦ Placin� flyers with information on
home ownership and rental
opportunities in community
newsletters and retail businesses
such as food markets and
laundromats.
♦ Placing flyers in govemment
offices and other piaces of
employment.
E Using meetin�s and
correspondence to communicate
directly with.realtors that market
homes in the area.
Financial Implementation Strafegies
Saint Paul PED has assemb]ed a list of
pro�rams with funds available for housing
redevelopment in Railroad Island. The major
programs include CDBG / Home Funds,
Middle Income Housin� Fund, Phase IX
Bond Program, Minnesota Housing and
Finance Agency mortgage and First Time
Home Buyer Programs, TaY Increment
Financing, Houses to Homes, renta] rehab
programs and taxabie / tax exempt bond
pro�rams. These are outlined in more detail
in the appendix.
Additional possible sources for home
financing include nei�hborhood investment
pro�rams through private banks and private
developers.
Existing.and prospective residents must be
informed of available financing programs and
how they work. Participation in the
programs is essential to the overall success
of housing improvement strategies.
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URBAN DESiGN Ai�'D
INFRASTRiJCTURE
Urban design is about creatin� an urban
environment that is functional and attraCtive
and that uplifts the spirits of those who live,
work or visit there. It is about our physical
surroundings including land use, circulation
systems, buildings and open space and fiov,�
these components are integrated to help
create a viable and healthy community.
Effective urban design is achieved within a
social, economic and political context and is
the result of coordinated public and private
decisions.
Railroad Island has a number of unique
physical attributes that offer many
opportunities for improvements in its urban
design. Because ofits tocation, inherent
physical features, historic heritage and well
defined bonndaries, Yhe community has the
potentiai to become a place with speciat
identity. Over the years, this urban desian
potential has not been fulfilled and a steady
deterioration has occurred. While social and
economic factors have contributed to the
decline and must be addressed, it is aiso true
that a renewaI of physical elements is
essentiat in creating a pleasing neighborhoo@
environment that encoura�es community
pride and uplifts the spirit. ThaT is the
challen�e to urban desi�n.
The candition of infrastructure items in
Railroad Island is important to the function,
appearance and character of the
neighborhood. Infrastructure issues are
cIoseIy tied to urban design and include
traffic and pedestrian safety, unwanted u�aste
dumping, unsightly vieivs, poor lighYing,
unimproved sireets, etc. Resolving these
issues will help to impro��e the quatit}� of life
in the neighborhood.
OVERALLTMAGE
Railroad Island has many attributes that
make it an interestin� and attractive
neijhborhood. It is close to downtown, yet
remains a well defined community with
specific boundaries formed by Swede
Hollow, the rail Iines, the western bluff and
East Seventh St.. Because ofthis, it can
become a"town within a town" and develop
its o1��n identity while being an integral part
of a laraer urban whole. In addition, there is
an interestin� chan�e oftopography
e�ctending from the lower elevations of
Swede Hotlow to the heights of the bluff
area to the west. This varying topography
adds interest To The layout of the
neighborhood and allows for a variety of
views including dramatic vistas toward
downtown from the bluff site. There are also
many vacant properties in the community
that provide a variety of opportunities for
deveIopment and attractive open space anc
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Figure 6 416 Mt. Ida Street
ATTACI3MENT 1- Page 21 of 76
recreation. Lastly, Railroad Island has an
historic herita�e that is evident in some of
the housing stock as well as in certain
commercia] / industrial structures such as the
Stroh breu�in� complex; a significant visual
landmark in the community.
There are also definite adverse conditions
existing in Railroad Island. The
neighborhood often presents an unkempt,
disorderly visual image. Neighborhood
boundaries are unattractive and there is not a
strong sense of arrival at most entry points.
There are si�nificant land use conflicts
involvinJ residential and commercial I
industrial uses. While a number of houses
are well maintained, many are in poor or
marginal condition. Railroad Island lacks a
strong, visual, community focus that in other
neighborhoods is often provided by a
strongly defined commercial strip or town
square. Finally, there is no etement such as a
streetscape system that ties all the diverse
parts ofthe neijhborhood together and
provides visual order. This contributes to a
sense of disjointedness and a lack of
connection between various areas within the
community.
SPECLEIC URBAN DESIGN ISSUES
The neighborhood is comprised of a number
of distinctive areas that, individually,
contribute to the visual and physical
experiences of neighborhood residents and
visitors and collectively make-up the physical
character and image of Railroad Island. The
followin� is a description of specific issues
relating to the neighborhood environment:
Swede Hollo«�; This dramatic open space
offers magnificent opportunities both as a
major urban park and as a visual element that
strongly defines the Island's eastern edge.
Currently, the Hollow is not extensively
used.
�����
The City of Saint Paul currently has a
proposed project that wili have significant
impact on Swede Hollow Park and the
neighborhood. The Parks and Recreation
Department has Federal funds to construct
the Buriington Northern Regional Traii
through Swede Hollow in 1995. The scope
of the work will include construction of a
bicycle traii along the abandoned BN
Railroad bed on the west side of the Hollow
and constniction of a trailhead on the south
side ofEast 7th St. in the area ofPayne Ave.
and East 7th. Development ofthe proposed
Regional Trail will be a step toward making
Swede Hollow a more usable space. But
additional improvements, such as park
overlooks and better access for pedestrians
from the west, would make the park even
more of an asset to the Railroad IsIand
neighborhood.
Railroad Yards: The rai] yards to the north
and west, along with Swede Hollow, are a
ma,}or element defining the ed�e of the
Island. Unfortunately, some ofthe yard
areas are a visual eyesote and embankments
along the edges are in a rag�ed condition and
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Fig. 7 Downtown from Rivoli Bluff
are poorly maintain°d. In addition, th° : zil
yards and nearby brid_�es and ���ooded areas
provide a haven for transients. ImprovinU
the appearance of the rail yards and
introducing other activities to adjacent
properties will help to make these areas mo; e
compatible with the neighborhood.
B[uff Area I Dump Site: This high ridge
iocated at the west end ofMinnehaha Ave.
provides a strong visual "anchor" at the
Island's western ed�e. It offers great .
potential for a combination of new housing
development and wooded open space. There
are dramatic views from the bluff area to the
west and tow�ard downTOwn. However, the
street sweeping dump site is a major obstacle
to achievin� urban design �oals in this area
and dumping activity must be discontinued
before any new development can occur. The
Public Works Department plans to stop
dumpin� on the site in 1995.
Nei�hbor32ood Entries: Entries create a
visitors first impression ofa community.
VJith the exception of the dramatic entry
atong lllinnehaha at the Stroh compiex, the
other entries to Railroad Isiand are relativei}'
weak and poorty defined. These include the
four bridge entries on Tedesco, Burr,
Edgerton, and Payne and the entry at East
Seventh St.. Esthetic improvements Yo
entries, in conjunction with wel]-developed
boundaries (Swede Hollow, rail yards and
Bluff/ dump siTe), will do mucfi to �ive
physical definition and an attractive identity
to Railroad Island.
Land Use Conflicts: Major conflicts occur
in the northern and southem areas of the
neighborhood where residential properties
abuY and antermingle with commercial and
industrial uses. The combination of industry
(without buffering) and truckin� with
housing creates conflict between often
incompatible uses.
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Fig. 9 Neighborhood Entry @ Desota & Tedesco
Fig. _8 Street Sweeping Dump Site
ATTACFIlvIEENT I- Page 22 of 76
Street Environment: A carefully designed
streetscape system can provide the visual
network that helps to create an identity and
to unify a community. This is gen°rally
lacking in Raiiroad Island. There is no
consistent pattern of street paving,
side��alks, curbs, boulevards, trees, street
li�htin�, retaining walls, fences, etc.
Community Focus: A community should
contain a place that provides a sense of
focus; a place where community-wide
functions are clustered and are �iven visua]
importance. The Memck Community
Centerin combination with the Yarusso /
Morelli commercial area provide an
opportunity for establishing a strong
community focus.
Architectural Character: Railroad Island
has a rich, historic heritage and there are
excetlent examples ofhistoric architectural
styles in many of Yhe neighborhood's houses
and commercial buildings. There are several
examples where new developments and
building renovations have a desi�n that
differs greatly from the dominant
arcivtectural character of the neighborhood.
The physical improvements that the plan
proposes for Railroad Island respond to the
urban design issues identified above. The
improvements are planned to occur durin�
the implementation process proposed in this
section of the pian. Some of the
improvements are fairly routine public
projects that are relaYively low in cost, are
easy to implement and the completed
products require little or no maintenance
(e.g. clean-up programs, street trees, street
paving, street lighting, etc.). It is reasonabie
to expect that these improvements will
happen within a relatively short term. Other
improvements are expensive, are not as
commonplace, are more complicated to
implement and the products may require
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frequent maintenance (e.g. new building
developments, buildin� rehabiiitatior� pocket
parks). It is less certain that these
improvements will occur and, if they do, they
may happen over a longer term.
As some of the short and long term
improvements are implemented, their impact
will have a positive affect on the
marketability of Railroad Island 2nd will
increase the interest that neighborhood
residents and others have in further
improvements. Eventually, some ofthe
concepts that seem unachievable now will
become feasible and, under ideal conditions,
the plan would be fully implemented at some
point. Tt is reasonable to expect that the
physical improvements proposed in the plan
wil] be implemented to the point that they
will help to strengthen the residential,
commercial and social fabric of Railroad
Island and allow the Island to remain a
healthy and viable neighborhood.
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�l�PL�MENTA'I'ION PROC�SS -
Implementation ofthe improvements
proposed for Railroad Island should occur
over a series of phases. There is fle�bility
i; the timing ofthe compietion ofwork
it�ms; some of the items may be completed
in an earlier or later phase than indicated. It
is expected that the process wiIt extend over
a 5 to l0 year period with adjustments made
to the plan along the way To accommodate
chan�es in the nel�hborfiood, the City and
changes in the availabiliiy of fundin� and the
condition ofthe economy. -
The plan suggesTS that the implemenYaTion
process could be guided by entities such as:
♦ Neighborhood Improvement
Facilitator: This person(s) could be a
hired consultant or an employee of PED
or a non-profit devetopment organization
such as ESI�TDC and wouId act as a
represenYative of the neighborhood. His
i her roIe woutd be to perfarm tasks as
necessary to develop design concepts or
guidelines for tar�eted developments or
improvements and to coordinate
implementation efforts with other groups
involved in the process.
t Neighborhood Improvement Task
Force: The task force should be made
up of neighborhood residents, including
both renters and homeowners,
reco�nized by the District 5 Council. It
could be part of the Block Club
organization effort or it could be a
continuation of the task force that was
oraanized for preparation o£the Smal]
Area Plan. The focus should be to
develop an awareness of social issues and
programs in the neighborhood and to
create a forum for discussion and
resolution of social problems.
The task force shoutd also be
involved in an effort to break do��n
ba�riers and unify the neighborhood
population by organizing of sociai events
and celebrations. Tlie role of the group
shouid aiso be to represent_the interests
of the nei�fiborhood r�ardin� proposed
improvements and deve]opments.
The task force would work in close
association with the neigfiborhood
facilitator to address issues during the
implementation process. The task force
should have the authority to recommend
approva] of projects and funding, ai some
level, to avoid complete reliance on the
District 5 Council for such
recommendations. The group shauld
schedule public meetings as necessary to
gain input from neighborhood residents
and to inform residents of the progress of
active projects.
E Neighborhood Community Organizer:
A community organizer woutd provide
leadership for addressing social issues in
the neighborhood. The organizer wou]d
work with Block Clubs, community
organizations, the neighborhood
improvement task force, District 5
Council and City staffto address social
issues affecting the community and its
revitalization programs.
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ATTACHI�IENT 1- Page 23 of 76
tr Distsict 5 Councii: The Council should
continue in its review and approval role
on major projects in Railroad Island.
The relationship of the Neighborhood
Improvement Task Force to the District
5 Councii should be defined carefully to
ensure an efficient implementation
process.
♦ Merrick Cammunity Center: The
Center would continue in its present
capacity with a focus on social issues
affecting the neighborhood. Merrick
may_also-participate in expandin�
activities for youth in the neighborhood.
� East Side Neighborhood Development
Company (ESiVDC}: This existin�
organization wouid focus on housing
rehabilitation and new housing
development in the neighborhood. The
neighborhood facilitator and task force
would work closely with ESNDC in
targeting properties for development and
improvements. Other non-profit hoLSing
development a�encies could also be
involved in housin� program activities.
� Bepnrtment of P(anning and
Economic Development (PED): This
City department would provide expertise
in housing programs and urban planning
and design as required to assist in
securing funds and planning
improvements during the implementation
process. The Housin� and Plannin�
Divisions within the department would
participate in the neighborhood
improvement efforts. In addition, the
Housing Rehab. Section is extremely
important to the housing revitalization
program in Railroad Island. The office is
responsible for implementin� housin�
rehab. and related financial programs.
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Input from PED would be coordinated
by the neighborhood facilitator and the
task force.
6 Parks and Recreation Division: This
City Division would assist in securing
funds and would provide detailed
planning and design services for
improvements to established parks in the
neighborhood.
i Public Works Department: This City
Department would help to secure funding
and provide design services as reQuired
to complete improvements to streets and
street lighting.
� SainY Paul Area Board of Realtors:
This group should be kept informed of
housing revitalization efforts in Railroad.
The participants on this Board could be
kelpful in marketing neighborhood
housing opportunities to prospective
buyers.
k Area Foundations: Foundations such
as McKnight, Bush and 3IvI that have
historically been involved "an community
redevelopment efforts should be
approached for potential financial
support for community organizing efforts
that will be difficult to pay for with TIF
or other City program funds.
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IMP�.EI'�ENTATI4N P�ASE �ZECOMMENI?A'I'I41eIS:
IMPLEMENTATION PHAS I
(see fisures 16 & 17)
The process for implementing plan
recommendations will include different
stratea es for various areas of Railroad
Island. The work areas consist of target
azeas and scattered sites around the
neighborhood. The target area, as shown
on fig. 17, centers around Bedford and
$eaumont and is bounded by Burr on the
west, Minnehaha on the north, Edgerton on
the east and Payne and Tedesco on the
south.
This first target area was selected because it
is highty visible aad is located in the heart of
the neighborhood. It includes opportunities
for housing rehabiIitation, commercial
development, development of space for
community activities and an opportunity for
establishing a stron� community focus area
in the neighborhood. Improvements and
redeve]opmenYS proposed in the focus area
are intended to build on the stren�hs of
Railroad Isiand, to create a positive image in
the neighborhood and to begin to build
pubIic confidence that the revitalization pian
can work.
Planning for the closing and ciean up of the
dump site on Rivoli Bluff and completing
clean-up of Swede Hotlow, the Rivoti Bluff
area and the neighborhood aY large in Phase
1 will have a major impact on the
neighborhood and help to announce that
something positive is happening in Railroad
IsIand.
Work on improving existing social programs
and developing new programs in the
neighborhood wiil also beoin. The
neighborhood reviTalizaTion effort can be
successful only if both social and physical
improvements are implemented together
throughoutfhe process.
�RGAl\'iZATIONAF. PLA
1. Expand the participation in block
cIabs in Railroad Island. Establish and
uYilize bIock ctubs in taraeY area £or focus
on housin� revitalization.
Involving the residents c: the community in
the issues of community rebuilding is
essential to the success of the revitaIization
strate� es for Railroad Island. Residents can
provide support for each other through block
clubs on the many nei�hborhood issues that
affect Yheir lives.
Biock clabs must include renters as well as
homeowners and be active in issues involvin�
all of the various housing types in Railroad
Island. The Clubs can establish a direct
voice to the District Council and City
Departments to get action on the social,
housing and development issues that
residents are concemed about_ Lastly, the
clubs can be a forum used to commvnicate
with residents about &nancial programs
available to them and to keep them informed
of other programs, improvements, and
developments planned for the nei�hborhood.
Possible Participants: District 5
Council, Raiiroad Island Task Force,
ESNDC, Block Clubs
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ATTACHMENT 1- Page 24 of 76
2. Continue the R�itroad Isl�nd Task
Force to nrovide Ieadership for
nei�hborhood revitalization .
Task Force efforts on the preparation of the
small area pian have provided excellent
experience for leadership skills required to
assist in the implementation of the Railroad
Island neighborhood revitalization. This type
of community leadership is necessary to
encourage continued resident participation
and to direct and advise the District 5
Council on issues that the task force is more
intimately involved with.
The Task Force shouId not duplicate District
� Council functions but rather complement
their responsibilities by playin� an active role
in the redevelopment process ��hile the
District Council responds to the policy issues
on the redevelopment plan.
Possible Participants: Raiiroad Island
Task Force, District 5 Council
SOCTAL COMMUNTTY
3. Eniist narticipation from communitv
oro�nizations to address sociat issues in
fhe communitv.
There are many e�sting community
organizations in Planning District 5 and
Railmad Island that have long histories of
working to resolve social problems in the
area. The nei�hborhood residents should be
infonned of the role of each organization and
be encoura�ed to enlist the able assistance of
the staffand volunteers to help address
problems and to stay informed about what's
happening in their community.
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Possible Participanfs: District 5
Council, Railroad Island Task Force,
Railroad Island Residents, Block
Clubs, Payne Arcade Business
Association (PABA), Merrick
Community Center, Saint
Ambrose Church
4. Stren2then and Sunport the
Communitv Policin� pro�ram in
Railroad Island and establish
communications with the Block Clubs fo
address criminal activitv, violence and
nuisance properties.
The collaboration ofthe Police_Department
with the neighborhood block clubs is
producing results through the FORCE
pro�ram. The ability to establish direct
communications with the department about
ille�al activities, violence, intimidation and
neglected properties helps greatly in
redirecting errant behavior to meet the
standards ofthe community.
The FORCE program's inclusion of
resources from other City Departments, such
as Pub]ic Aealth and Building Inspections,
also helps to address issues contributing to
neighborhood deterioration.
Possible Participants: Aistrict S
Council, Railroad Island Task Force,
St. Paul Police Force, Block Ciubs,
Saint Paul Division ofPublic Health,
Office of License, Inspections and
Environmental Proteetion
5. Encourage neighborhood businesses to
remain involved in commnnitv activifies.
The businesses in Railroad Island are an
asset to the neighborhood. They offer jobs
and services and provide funds to support
activities in the community. Increasing the
numbers of businesses and strengthening the
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organization ofthe business community and
its relationship to residents, wou(d enhance
its ability to serve the neighborhood.
Possibte Participants: Districi �
Council, Railroad Isiand Task Force,
Railroad Island business community,
PABA
6. Iteview the available resources for
fundina social proarams and communiri
services.
There is an increasin� need for social
services in the neighborhood. The
nei�hborhood needs to ouTline the services
required and the extenY of unmei needs to
determine additional fundin� and proaram
requirements.
Possibie Participants: District 5
Council, Railroad Tstand Task Force,
Memck Community Center, Saint
Ambrose Church, Ramsey County
Human Services, Saint Paul Parks and
Recreation Division
7. Provide neiahborhood access to iob
trainina, iob referral and iob nlacement.
People without transportation require
convenient access to employment services to
use them effectively. By locatin� within the
neighborhood, employment offices can be
tailored to the population they are serving.
Language interpreters and job counselors
who understand the cultural specifics of the
community can be used effectively in
matching skills with job opportvniTies.
Possible Participants: Saint Paul
Employment and Training Center, Saint
Paul Ecumenicat Altiance of
Can�regations (SPEAC), District 5
Councii
S. Estnblish a Town FIail.
Establish a meeting place for both organized
and casuat neighborhood sociat and potitical
activity. This facility would help to generate
positive interaction between the various
socia[, etfinic and economic groups wifhin
the neighborhood and thereby help to build a
stronger community. This couId atso serve
as an information center for housing
redevelopment programs.
Possible Participants: District 5
Council, Railroad Island Task Force,
Saint Paul PED, Saini Paul Public Works
9. Reestab(ish vouth program"s in the
communitV with activities and sports
�roarams.
Cutbacks in recreational programs in
Railroad Islan@ were partially due To a
decline in the neighborhood youth
population. With the recent increase in ihe
number ofyouth, it is essential to channel
their energy toward productive activities
such as soccer, arts and crafts, hiking,
�ames, nature outin�s, and special freld trips.
Serving the youth throu�h activities and
pro�rams is an effective way to bring the
community together by ittcluding entire
families as participants and spectators.
Possible Yarticipants: Saint Paul Parks
and Recreation Division, Merrick
Community Center, Railroad Island Task
Force, Saint P.mbrose Church
HOUSING REVITALIZATION
10. Imnlement a market-driven
revitalizaYion strategv in the targeT area
and a marketinQ plan focused on the
stren�ths of the neiahborhood.
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ATTACFIMENT 1- Page 25 of 76
Implement a block by block redevelopment
proaram throueh the use ofblock clubs.
Focus on stimulating private investment
throu�h the financin� assistance offered by
city housing programs and others. Bducate
the real estate community about the
programs and financial incentives available.
Possible Participants: Railroad Island
Task Force, ESNDC, Real Estate
Companies through the Saint Paul Area
Board ofRealtors
11. Offer financial assistance in the
tar��et area and throu�hout Raiiroad
Island to stimulate nrivate investment
and confidence in the neiahborhood.
Em�hasize home ownershin Reha6ilitate
existina homes to imnrove the condition
of the neiahborhaod
The housing pro�rams pr000sed by the City
include grants and attractive financing terms
to stimulate investment. The home
improvement programs are targeted to
include 58% of the sin�le fami]y homes in
Railroad Island.
Fossible Participants: Railroad Island
Tzsk Force, Saint Paul PED, private
banks, ESi�TDC, real estate
companies throu�h the Saint Pau1 Area
Board of Realtors, Block Clubs, RalIroad
Tsland Residents
12. Maintain the traditional character
of existinQ homes in an affordable manner
and design new construcfion to be
comnatible.
The guidelines established by the District 5
Council for housing redevelopment should
continue to be used to set the standard for
new housing (see fig. 10). and rehab
projects in Railroad Island.
Possible Parficipants: Railroad Island
Task Force, District 5 Council
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13. Remove su6standard homes.
The city should acquire vacant and
substandard homes that detract from
marketing the neighborhood.
Possible Participants: Raiiraad Island
Task Force, Saint Paul PED, Saint
Paul FIRA, ESNDC
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SYMBO! DESCRlPTIOth ~�� ~� A variety of landscaping including the pl'anting of trees, shrubs, and
Slowers st�ouid occur on both public and pdvate property The
---- landscapin„ and other site improvemenis, would become inteerated �eith
(�� Primary Street � all types of er:isting znd proposcd iand uses throughout the Tstand
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GARDEN/GREEN CONCEPT PLAN
ATTACF�vv1EEIVT 1- Page 26 of 76 ��,('/ ��
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14. Improve m�nnaement and i Residents should be able to relate to the
maintenance of renial �ronerties. concept and participate in iTs
Block Clubs should help to identify
individual rental units that are in poor
condition so that appropriate action may be
taken to improve the livin� conditions in the
nei�hborhood's rental housing.
Owners of rental properties should work
with the Apartments Owners Association to
identify and control rentals to prospective
tenants that are likely to cause problems.
implementation.
♦ Physical improvements should be
affordabJe and relatively easy to
implement.
♦ The concept shou]d be fle�cible so it may
be adapted to all land uses and site
conditions in the community.
♦ It should serve as a framework for urban
design solutions at both the
community-wide level and for specific
sites.
Possible Participants: Block Clubs,
Railroad Island Task Force,
Apartment Owners Association,
SPARI,, Housing and Health Inspection
Divisions
I5. Ac4uire available sifes for housina
and other communitv imorovements.
Identify available and desirable sites
necessary to carry out the revitalization plan.
Coordinate acquisition with the
redevelopment strategy to assure availability
of the required nrooerties at the appropriate
time.
Fossible Farticipanfs: Saint Paul PED,
HRA and Real Estate Division, ESNDC
URBAN DESIGN
16. Garden / Green Concent: The
previous section noted the lack of a unifyin�
element to provide visual continuity and
ideniity for Railroad Island. This unifier can
be created by developing a concept that
satisfies the following objectives:
♦ Reinforce and tie together existing
community assets and provide direct,
corrective action in problem areas.
The two basic physicai eletnents that urban
design consists of are buildings and the
spaces between buildings. The plan
proposes that the spaces between buildings
be developed to work with the varieties of
architectural style among residential and
commercial structures to establish visuai
continuity and identity in Raiiroad Island.
This approach is referred as the
Garden/Green Concept which consists of a
variety of landscape improvements that
would create a network of similar
components throughout the neighborhood
(see Fig.l l)_ Proposed improvements
include the following:
� Street tree planting.
P A variety of gardens, including plantings
of trees, shrubs and flowers, that would
occur on both public and private
property. The gardens and other
lattdscaped areas would become
integrated with al] types of e�sting and
proposed deve]opments throughout the
Island including residential, commercial,
recreation areas, institutional areas and
parking iots. The character and quality
of new improvements and construction in
these areas should be designed to work
with the landscaping in creating a
pleasant and attractive urban
envuonment .
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♦ Clean-up and enhancement of existing
wooded areas.
The Garden / Green concept utilizes
landscape materials to unify Railroad Island's
large open spaces. Neighborhood residents
and business people could be directly
invotved with much of the landscape work.
The concept can be completed in phases and
wouid be relativety easy to implement. Such
a system would create a framework in the
community that would provide visual
continuity as the concept is applied to
existing and proposed public and private
development projects throughoat the
n�i�hborhood.
The urban desi�n concepts contain
recommendations for improvements to
specific areas within Raitroad Island. A basic
objective tied to alI ofthe concepts is to
include improvements that are consistent
with the Garden / Crreen concept.
I7. Commanitv Focus Area: The plan
proposes to create a vital, multipurpose
"center" that is comprised of facilities for
commercial / retail, social and recreational
activities. The primary design objective is to
develop a hi�hly identifiable district that
reflects the community's spirit and history.
The "focus area" would be comprised of the
following:
0 Merrick Community Center: The
plan recommends that the role of the
Center as a social and recreational facility
in the neighborhood be strengthened by
modifying Yhe archiYecture to allow
expansion of indoor programrning and to
project a strong, positive image in the
design ofthe bui]ding. The outdoor
space around the Center should also be
enlarged and a play area and outdoor
gathering space included to provide
opportunities for an expanded, outdoor
pro�ram.
Possible Pacticipants: RRI Task
Force, District 5 Council, Merrick
Community Center
♦ Community Garden: The area located
to the rear of ihe Merrick Center and on
the north side ofBeaumont St. currently
conTains a steep, poorly maintained
slope. It is proposed that a community
garden, with a chazacier reflecting the
community's spirit and history, could be
constructed on the siYe. -The area could
also serve as a conneciion beriveen the
Center and the Yarusso / Morelli
commercial area. The joining of the
Community Center and commercial area
would create a strong focat point for
Raiiroad Istand.
Possibte Farticipanfs: RRI Task
Force, property owners,
neighborhood residents
f� Town HaII: Estabtish a meeting place
for both organized and casuat
neighborhood social and poiitical
activity.
E Yarusso ( Morelli Commercial Area:
The Yazvsso and Morelli businesses
anchor a small, existing retail core in the
neighborhood. It is recommended that
the buildings that house these businesses,
Saint Paul Bar and Equipment and the
former fire station be retained but that
several other structures in the Payne /
Bedford / Beaumont block be removed.
The demolition would make way for new
commercial development that, along with
existing buildings, wouid create a
Yight-knit commercial I retail cluster.
The objective is to achieve a small
business complex that has a high degree
of charm and ethnicity with commercial
uses and architectura! character that
reflect Yhe communities spirit and hisYory.
Ameruties such as lan@scaping and a
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garden should be included to help create program of building facade renovations that
a"special" place to visit in 12ailroad reflect the community'S character and
Island, heritage. Facade renovations should be
closely coordinated with Payne Ave.
Possible Parficipants: RRI Task
Force, property owners, Business
Owners
♦ Sedford Sfreef Homes: These houses
have appealing architectural character.
The plan recommends careful
rehabilitation of the structures and
appropriate streetscape to reinforce the
"focus area" concept.
Possible Participants: Property
owners, PED
6 Payne and Tedesco Garden: The plan
recommends that a garden be developed
in the open space located on the Labor
Plaza properry and adjacent to Payne
Ave. as shown on Fig.16. The existing
land-form on the site slopes toward
Payne and would be effective in
displaying �arden views to passersby.
The project is an integral part of the
Garden / Green Concept for the
nei�hborhood.
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Porce, Labor Plaza, PED
18• - Pavne Ave. Commercial Buildina
Facade Improvements: In addition to the
businesses located in the community focus
area (see above), there are a number of other
businesses facing Payne Ave. This
commercia] strip environment should be
recognized for its role in providing goods
and services to the community and beyond.
Revitalization efforts should be initiated
toward stabilizing and enhancing the
commerciai corridor and adding new
businesses where economically feasible and
appropriate. An important aspect of
revitalization would be to establish a
sYreetscape improvements.
Possible Participants: Railroad
Island Task Force, District 5 Council,
PED,PABA
19. Restoration of Street SweeninQ
Dump Site: The dump site is located at the
west end of Ivlinnehaha Ave. and has been
used for deposit of street sweepings by the
Public Works Departmenf for many years.
The pile of material has eartremely steep
slopes and, because it contains a high
percentage of sand, the side-slopes are
unstable. Public Works is p]anning to
discontinue dumping in 1995. At that time,
the City will also take necessary measures to
stabilize the site.
The plan recommends that Public Works test
the pile for any contaminants and remove any
material that may be a problem. The soils
should be analyzed to deternune what must
be done to stabilize them and create a
suitahle growing medium for plant materials.
The City should also provide a detailed
report on the ea�tent of the dump site and
bearing capacities of the material throughout
The site. This will assist those involved with
pianning reuse of the area to deternune what
types of development may be feasible in
specific locations. on the site.
Based on infonnation available at this time, it
appears that the site should be regraded to
create moderate slopes on the sides of the
stockpile. The e�cisting spil maxerial should
be covered with a soii mixture that provides
a firm and stable surface and Yhe area
covered with grasses, trees and shrubs to
blend in with existing wooded areas that are
adjacent to the site.
Possibte Participants: Public
VVorks Department
20_ Eileen Weida Plavaround: It is
recommended that flowers and landscaping
be added at the park to improve the
appearance of the playground to be
consistent with Yhe garden/green concept for
the neighborhood. In addition, an activity
conflict at the piayground is created by the
fact that the play area, fu:nished with ptay
equipment designed for chiIdren from 3 years
old to 12 years old, is tocated adjacent to the
basketball court. The activity on the
basketball court is often dominated by
teena�ers and young adults and frequently
interferes with activity in the pIay area_
Young children feel inTimidated by the older
basketball players and some parenTs have
declared the Park off-limits to their children.
This probiem is common in playgrounds
throughout the City. The Department of
Parks and Recreation has temporarily
removed the basketball hoops until a
permanent solution is found that is equitable
to both user groups. The Department's
position is that both facilities are important in
the C�ty`s effort Yo provide recreation
opporiunities to people af atl ages and thaT
neither shoutd be excluded socn the
nei�hborhoods.
The plan does not have a finai
recommendation for a solution to the
problem. The following actions were
discussed and considered during the pianning
process:
♦ Move the basketball court or play area to
another tocation in the Playground so
they are more distant from each other,
Ttus solution is not workable because the
Playground is so small that there is not
enou�h room to move either of the
facilities without interFering with the
ballfield area.
♦ Move the basketball court Yo another
location in the neighborhood.
Unfortunately, because of the noisy, high
energy activity generated by a basketbail
court, there is no agreement on where a
suitable alternative location in the
neighborhood might be.
♦ Reduce the e�ctent of the conflict by
converling the court from full to
haif-court.
0 Provide attemative play opportunities for
chiidren by installing ptay eqaipment in
poc[cet parks if suitable sites aze found
for such activity (refer to discussion on
pocket parks in this section):-
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, Parks and Recreation
Division
21. Nei�hborhood Entries: There are
six vehicuiar entry points to Railroad Island
inciudin� East 7th and Payne, Payne and
Minnehaha and bridge entries at Burr St.,
Edgerton St., Payne Ave. and Lafayette St.
The plan recommends that amenities and
idenfifying features be constructed at these
]ocations to announce the neighborhood to
motorisYS and pedesYrians. Such elements as
new bridge lighting and railings, landscaping,
signs and an identifying neighborhood logo
should be used to create an attracdve and
interesting ima�e at the entry points.
The pian further recommends that an open
competition be heid to develop an
appropriate logo or identifying element that
could be used aY the neighborhood entries
and other locations. The design should
include a combination of materials, forms
and message that are consistent with the
history and present character ofRailroad
Island.
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22_ Bridge Entries at Ed erton St
$urr St.. Pavne Ave. and L�f�vette Sf •
The City of Saint Paul has recently
constructed several bridges in the vicinity of
Railroad Island (e.g. I-94) that have a quaiity
and style relating to the City's historic
character (see fiwre 12}, The plan
recommends that the lighting and railings of
the Railroad Island bridges be similarly
redesigned or existing historic railin�s be
restored. In addition, sidewalks should be
included on one or both sides of all bridges
and the areas around the bridge heads should
be enhanced with lighting, landscaping and
identifying features.
Other treatments recommended at specific
entries follow:
F Edgerton St. Bridge: The bridge is
cunently closed as a result of damage
caused by a train. The plan supports the
recommendation of the District 5 Council
to replace the bridge with a structure that
would be desi�ned to allow Bush Street
and the proposed Phalen Boulevard to
pass beneath. It 'ss further su�gested
that the railings, lighting and related
landscaping be designed as described
above,
F East 7fh and Payne Entry: The Saint
Paul Division ofParks and Recreation is
cDnsidering canstruction of a trailhead on
the south side of East 7th that would
serve as an access for bikers to the
proposed Burlington Northern Regional
Trail. The plan recommends that the
design ofthe traiihead and Railroad
Island entry be coordinated to
complement each other. The entry
statement should be further enhanced by
acquiring land on the north side of East
7th and including landscaping and
identifyin� features in that Iocation.
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f Payne and Minnehaha Enfry (Phase
5): The Hamm bui}dings flaril:in�
Atinnehaha Ave. create a dramztic, entry
statement. The plan recommends that
landscaping and an identifying feature be
added to further strengthen the
neighborhood image at this location_
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, District 5 Council, PED,
Pubiic Works Department
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23. Streetscanes: A streetscape
environment may include elements such as
landscaping, Iighting, signage, street
fumiture, pavements and edges (walls,
fences, screens) Lhat typically define a street.
5treets form the functional and visual
network that provides orientation and ties
the community together. Improving the
appearance of this network in Railroad
Island is an integral part of the "Garden /
Green" cancept. It is proposed that a street
hierarchy be created consisting of "primary"
and "secondary" streets. The "primary
streets" are significant traffic carriers and
connect to the community entry points and
include Payne, Tedesco, Minnehaha, Bun
and Edgerton. Secondary streets include the
remaining neighborhood streets.
Improvements proposed for the two types of
streets are designed differently. The primary
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Fig. 12 Bridge Railing Concept
sireets would be given prominence through
tree size, spacing and through li�ht fixture
type and spacing (see "infrastructure" for
details). The addition of special street
furniture, signage, etc., is recommended to
give primary streets additional emphasis.
To further enhance the streetscape
environment for both primary and secondary
streets, retainin� walls, screens, fences and
bn�lding facades should be carefully cesigned
and placed to define the rights-of-way in a
manner appropriate to the character of the
community and the particular street. Also,
certain intersections with Payne Ave. at
North, Bedford, Edgerton and Burr should
be redesi�ed to clarify and improve traffic
movement at these locafions. -
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, property ov✓ners, PED, Public
Works Department
24. Infrastructure: It is intended that
recommendations for improvements to
infrastructure be consistent with the Garden
/Green concept proposed for the
nei�hborhood and with urban desi�n
concepts included in this plan. It is proposed
that implementation of infrastructure and site
work improvements be scheduled to occur
witfun various strategies described in the
p[an. Possible sources of funds for
improvements include CIB Funds, CDBG
Funds, TIF Funds, sales tax revenues, BNT
Program, assessments ISTEA Funds and
LCMR Pands.
The plan recommends unprovements to
infrastructwe including street paving, street
tighting, street trees and traffic control in the
neighborhood.
The City of Saint Paul currently has two
proposed programs that may include
improvements to Railroad Island
Infrastructure. The Pubiic Works
DepartmenY is planning a l0 year program,
beginning in 1996, to improve oiled streets
with paving and Iighting. It is intended that
this program will improve all streets that
were not completed during the storm sewer
separation project implemenYed over the past
10 years. In addition, the Forestry
Department has scheduled street planting
alon� paved streets in the neighborhood for
1994.
The following are descriptions of the
in&astructure and site work items:
LanEern Street Lights
Fig. 13 StandardNeighborhoodSireetLightDesigns
♦ Street Lighting: The sYandard street
light design for Saint Paut residentia]
areas is a singie lantern design shown in
Fig. 13 and the standard spacing is 16�`
on center. There aze several streets in
the neighborhood that have no lighting
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as indicated on Appendix E and the
streets that cunently have lighting are
equipped with light standards that do not
conform with the current desi�n. The
single lantern light is proposed for most
ofthe streets in the neighborhood.
Another street light design altemative
used by the City includes the two-headed
fi�cture shown in Fig. 19. This design is
recommended for major residential and
commercial streets including Payne,
Mirmehaha, Burr, Edgerton and Tedesco
{zefer to Urban Design Concepts). It is
proposed that this fi�ure be spaced 70'
on center.
Possibie Particigants: KRt Task
Force, District 5 Council, PED,
Public Works Department
� Street Trees: There are several streets
in the neighborhood that do not have
street trees as shown in Appendix E, and
most of the streets that do have trees
require infill planting to close gaps
between existing Yrees. The City's
standard new street tree size is 2 1/2"
caliper and the standard spacing is 40' on
center. The standard tree size and
spacing is proposed for most streets in
the nei�hborhood. Trees that are 3 1/2"
caliper and spaced at 35' on center are
proposed on major residential and
commerciai streets including Payne,
IvTinnehaha, Burr, Bdgerton and Tedesco
(refer to Urban Design Concepts).
Possibfe Participants: RRI Task
Force, District 5 Council, PED,
Forestry Division
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Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, District 5 Council, P:�blic
Works Department
O Traffic Control Devices: Vehicles
travel throu�h the nei�hborhood at
unsafe speeds on Tedesco St. posing a
hazard to the neighborhood at large and
particularly to residents of Labor Plaza
that frequently cross Tedesco durin�
trips to and from the bus stop loca:ed on
the noRheast corner of Bun and
Tedesco. The plan recommends a�No
step solution to the problem. In tr° short
term, a three-way sto� sfiould be
temporarily established at Burr and
Tedesco using stop signs. The second
step and permanent solution includes
instaliation of a stoplight equipped with
pedestrian activated switches to be
located at the intersection. The control
mechanism would be synchronized with
the traffic signal located at Tedesco and
Payne. In addition, the traffic on De�oto
St. and on Burr St. at Fred St. adjacent
to Eileen Weida PJayground poses a
threat to children playing and biking at
and neaz the Park. It is proposed that
signs be installed alerting drivers to the
Playground and related activity.
Possi6le Participants: RRI Task
Force, District 5 Council, Labor
Plaza, Public Works Department
25. Scree�in�: There are unsightly areas
in the neighborhood that should 6e screened
from view including parking lots and trash
storage areas. It is recommended that the
areas be screened using fencing and plant
materials.
♦ Paving: Severai of the streets in
Railroad Ts3and are not paved as shown
in Appendix E. The plan recommends
that al1 streets that are currently unpaved
be paved in accordance with standard
CiYy practice.
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, property owners
26. Retaining Walls: There are several
existing retaining walls adjacent to
�o
condition. Along the north side of
Beaumont bet���een Bedford and Edgerton,
an extensive wall is required to stabiiize a
badly eroded slope. The plan recommends
that new retainin� walls be designed H ith a
character that is compatible with the
nei�hborhood (see fi�ure 14).
Possible Partici�nnts: Property
owners, PED
27. Front Yard Fencina: I�4any
Railroad Island residents have consiructed
front yard fencing on their properties. Many
Fig. 14 Retaining Wall Design Concept
of the existing fences are a�in� chain link;
others are constructed of wood but are in
poor condition. The plan recommends that
many ofthe existing fences be reptaced with
fence designs (see fi�. ) that are attractive,
add visual interest to the front yards and are
compatible ��ith tke character of the
neighborhood.
Possibie Participants: Property
ou'ners, PED
28. Pedestrian Connection between
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Norih �nd Tedesco on the Burr St.
Alianment: When the site between I�'orth
and Tedesco was developed, including Labor
Plaza and singie-family homes, both
vehicular and pedestrian Traffic on Burr ST.
was blociced. The plan proposes that a
pedestrian passage be instaIted between the
Labor Plaza site and the single-family homes
to allow people to pass Through. This would
restore a necessary tink betw�een the southern
and northern areas ofRailroad Istand.
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, properry owners, PED
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29. Ciean-up of Swede Hoilow and
West Rivo(i S[ope Area: The s[opes,
wooded areas and wetlands of Swede
Hollow and the West Rivoli Slope Area are
coliectors of junk and debris. The ptan
recommends that the adjacent neighborhoods
ATTACFA�NT 1- Page 30 of 76
recommends that the adjacent nei�hborhoods
continue to work together �vith the Parks
and Recreation Division on clean-up
programs for ihe removal of debris and
unsightly brush from these areas. In
addition, the trees lining 5��,�ede Hollow
along Payne Ave. should be trimmed to
allow views into the park. The Parks and
Recreation Division frequently uses residents
of penal and other institutions to assist in
such work.
Possible Participants: RRI Task Force,
District 5 Council, Parks and Recreation
I?ivision Upper Swede Hollow
Neighborhood AssociaYion,
Dayton's Blufr'Community Council,
St. Paul Garden Club -
30. General Neiahborhood Ctean-vn:
The residential and commercial areas ofthe
nei�hborhood harbor collections ofbrush,
junk and debris. The plan recommends that
the neighborhood organize an e�ensive
clean-up of public and private properties
located within Railroad Island.
Possible Particiaants: RRI Task Force,
District � Council, PED,
businesses, neighborhood residents
31. Burfinaton Northern Reaiona!
Traii: The Saint Paul Parks and Recreatian
Division has funding to construct a
bicycle/pedestrian path, in 1995, extendin�
from Phalen Regionai Park to downtown
SainY Paul. The trai3way will be located in
the abandoned Northeast Burlington
Northem Railroad Corridor and will link
with existing traiis at Phalen ( Keller
Reaional Park and with trails connectin� to
tl�e Willard Munger State Trail. The trail
will pass through Swede Hollow on the
railroad bed that skirts the west side of the
Park. . Trail improvements will include a ten
foot wide bituminous path, several trail
heads with parking lots and trail access and
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landscaping. A trailhead is proposed for the
area on the south side of East 7th St. at
Pa}�ne Ave.
The plan recommends that members of the
adjacent neighborhoods work with the Parks
and Recreation Divsion to ensure that the
trail is designed to be compatible with the
proposed Drewry Lane access (refer to
Implementation Phase 5) and that the trail
head design at E. 7th allow for
improvements that would be consistent with
the concept discussed in the plan for
neighborhood entries (refer to precedin�
Item 22).
Possibte Participants: Task Force,
Parks and Recreation Department
32. Phalen Boulevard Proposal: The
Saint Paul Department ofPlannin� and
Economic Development is currently
coordinating a study of the Phalen Corridor
that is considering the construction of a new
Phalen Boulevard that would extend between
Phalen Village and Downtown Saint Paul.
The ali�nment would be located alon� the
northerly and westerly edges of the e�stin�
rai3 yards on the north and west sides of the
nei�hborhood. Access to Railroad Island
would be provided by an intersection at
Payne Avenue. A document titled "Phalen
Corridor Redevelopment Proposal" and
dated February, 1993 states that construction
of the Boulevard would accomplish the
following:
0 Provide better access to Phalen Viilage
and other commercial and industrial siTes
along the route:
0 Reduce unacceptably high truck and auto
volumes, congestion and accident rates
on Maryland Ave. (by up to 25%), White
Bear Ave. (by up to 15%) and in the
Payne-University area (by 15-30°l0);
0 Eliminate traffic circulation problems in
the vicinity ofPhalen Village;
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! Connect the East Side directly to I-35E, compatible with the residential character of
I-94, Shepard / Warner Road and the Railroad Island. Design objectives
downtown;
♦ Remove blightin� industrial uses and
address environmental problems in the
rail corridor.
The plan supports the concept of the Phalen
Boulevard proposal pending development of
more detailed plans. The primary objectives
of this plan reearding the Boulevard include
improving access to the industrial area on
Bush Avenue, reducing traffic volumes on
Payne and improving appearance oFthe
railroad ri�ht-of-way.
Fossibie Parficipants: RRI Task
Force, PED, Port Authority, Ramsey
County Rail Authority
33. VF'iliiams F£ill �X�illiams Hill is
currently a stockpile consisting of thousands
of cubic yards of recycled concrete and
asphalt material belonging to Ashbach
Construction Co. The stockpile is several
stories high and dominates views to the west
from hi�h elevations in the neighborhood. Ii
also dominates views toward the
nei�hborhood from I-35E and other points
west. The stockpile is among the ne�ative
features in the area that help to erode the
quality of the neighborhood's image.
The plan recommends that the site be
converted to a use that is more compatible
with the neighborhood.
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, District 5 Council, PED, property
owners
34. Railroad Yards: The yards define
the communiTy on the north and west and
have a major impact on visual image.
The plan recommends that the neighborhood
work-with the rai(road companies to make
the appearance of their facilities more
include the following:
� Develop landscape bufFerin� within the
yards to screen objectionable views_
4 Landscape the emban}:ments within the
railroad right-of-way. This is particular]y
important along the west boundary and is
most critical because of high visibility
adjacent to Railroad Island's south
industrial area.
♦ Remove debris from the railroad
properttes.
Communication should be started with the
railroad companies to initiate a pro�ram of
improvements that are coordinated with
similar efforts as they occur in the
neighborhood itsetf.
Possible Participants: RRI Task Force,
District 5 Council, Railroad
Companies, PED
35, pverhead Utiiities: There are
many overhead electrical, telephone and
cable TV lines that are unsi,,uhtly elements in
the neighborhood. A request was made to
both Northem States Power Co. and L'.S.
West to review their facilities throughout
Railroad Island and consider the possibility
of removing their poles and burying lines
underground. The response from both
companies is that their policies currentiy
dictate that, because of the expense,
underground installations are considered
only when providing service Yo new
developments.
The-plan recommends that the issue be raised
with the utility companies periodically in the
event that changes occur in iheir policies that
would alSow underground instal3ation of
some or all of the overhead lines.
Possible Participants: RRI Task Force,
District 5 Council, Businesses, PED
IrNPI EMENTATION PHA S 2
(see figures 18 and 19)
This area includes the residential, recreation
and open space properties located west of
Burr and north of Tedesco. A major reason
for selectin� the boundaries is that it
focuses on rehabilitation of existing housing
in an area that contains a large percentage of
ihe housing stock in the neighborhood. In
addition, the Rivoli Bluff area offers the best
opportunity for development of new housing
in Railroad Island. Activities atso include
proposed improvemenYS to the sTreet
sweepin� dump site and proposed recreation
open space improvements to the west Rivoli
Slope area and Rivoli Bluff.
ORGAll�IZATIONAL PLANi\�ING
1. Continue or�anizational plannina
strateQies.
2. Review fundina nriorities for
development and investmenY.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY
3. Continue strateQies addressina sociaZ
issues.
HOUSING REVT£ALIZATION
4. Continue housin8 revitalization
strate�ies.
5. Utilize the existin2 tax increment
district £enancinff to tevera�e private
investment and to maximize the value of
new and rehabilitated homes in this
taraet area.
6. Of£er new construction sites on the
Rivoli Bluff to private developers
commiffed fo qualifv in the middle
income housina market.
URBAN DESIGN
7. Swede Aollow Overlooks: The pfan
recommends that overlooks be developed to
pro��ide opportunities for additional
pedestrian access and views from the
nei�hborhood into SwedeHollow.
Overlooks and access points on the east side
of Payne at Tedesco St. and at Hopkins SY.
and an overlook in the Drewry Lane area
woutd provide dramatic views into the Park
and increase surveillance ofthe azea.
Pedestrian crossings on Payne shouid aiso be
improved at the overlook locations. It is
expected that the overIooks wiIl not be
developed until after significant progress has
been made on improvements to
neiQhborhood housing and infrastructure.
Possible Participants: RRI Task
Force, Parks and Recreation Division
District 5 Counci]
S. Rivo[i Bluff : This is one of the few
remaining open sites in the neighborhood
that has potential for significant new
development. Its potentiai is heightened by
its prominent location, high elevation and
dramatic views. The plan recommends That,
after the City Pubiic Works Department
follows through with their commitment to
discontinue dumping at the street sweeping
dump site in 1995, the Rivoli Btuffarea be
developed to include single family homes
along Rivoli St. (see Fig.19), with the units
on the west side of the street spaced apart in
a manner that facilitates views from RivoIi
and from areas on the east side of the Street
to the Ciry beyond. At the south end of the
Bluff, it is desirable to locate houses aiong
the east side of Yhe street and maintain open
space an the west side. This will allow tke
dramatic views toward downtown to be
unobstructed from this location.
Possible Participants: RRI Task Force,
property owners, East Side
Neighborhood Development Company
(E�NDC), PED
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HOUSING IMPROVEMENT
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EXPANDED TAX lNCREMENT AREA TAX INCREMENT
FlNANCE D1STRlCT SUDGET
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Acquisiion
Demolition
Re2ocation
PUELIC I111PROVEMENTS
Street and Related Improvements
Garage Cluster (two)
Fzont Yard Fencing
Burr Er.try
Pa}�ne and Bush Landscapin�
Payne Stree[scapes
Edgerton Entry
P �RK IMPROVEMENTS
Rivoli V.'est Slope Axaa
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Acquisition ofPockeYParks
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ATTACHIv1ENT i- Page 35 of 76
9_ Rivoti \§'est S(one Imnrovements: The
Ri�•oli West Slope is the area that extends
from Rivoli St. do«�n to the railroad tracks
to the west. 3�5uch of the area is a wooded
slope but it also contains a boccie ball court
complex ]ocated in the vicinity of the old
A���kri�ht St. right-of-ivay. There is
e��idence of many years of random dumpin�
and access to much of the area is limited to
adventurous hikers. The area is also a haven
for transients that are attracted by the
seclusion and proximity to the railroad
tracks. If the area is cleaned-up and trail
improvements are constructed, it could
become a functional and esthetic asset to the
nei�hborhood.
The plan recommends thai a bicycle!
pedestrian trail be constructed through the
area near the level of the raiiroad tracks.
The trail would link the ���est end of Bush
A��enue with Tedesco St. and improvements
should include asphalt surfacin�, lightin�,
si�ns, benches and landscaping. A spur from
the trail should also be constructed to link up
��.�ith upper slope areas and n4innehaha Ave.
as shov.�n on Fi�. 18. It is expected that
�ti°ork proposed for the Rivoli West Slope
��ill not occur until after si�nificant pro�ress
nas been made on improvements to
neighborhood housing and infras,ructure.
The pian further recommends that a separate
stud}� be conducted to determine the
advisability of constructing a street
connection, in the same alignment proposed
for the trail, between Bush St. and Tedesco
St. Possible benefits of such a connection
include a reduction oftraffic volumes and
improved safety on Tedesco St. and Payne
Ave. The street may also assist the proposed
Phalen Boulevard in providing improved
access to the neighborhood's north industrial
area.
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Possible Participants: Railroad Island
Task Force, DistricY 5 Council, Parks and
Recreation Department, Public Works
Division
10_ Street Sween�na Dumn SiYe
Imnrovements: It is probabie that the street
sweeping stockpile is not stab3e enough to
support major construction such as housing.
It is recommended that the site be used for
recteation. The dramatic views from the
site, its relationship to the wooded, Rivoli
West SIoQe area and easy access from the
nei�liborhood create a desirable locarion for
recreation improvements. including su:,h
things as a picnic area, play area, tennis
courts, horseshoe courts, etc. Irrfprovements
should also include trails to provide
connections to the nei�hborhood and to the
trail proposed in the plan for the \� est Rivoli
Bluff area. Improvements to the dump site
are regarded as an integral part ofthe
Garden / Green Concept proposed for the
nei�hborhood.
Possibte Participants: RRI Task
Force, Parks and Recreation
Division
i l. Tedesco 1 Otseeo Area: There are
tv.�o vacant properties in this area. One is
bounded by Tedesco, Otsego and Desoto
and the second is defaned by Tedesco,
Desoto and the Capitol Supply property.
The plan recommends that the first property
be mainiained as green open space and the
street that cuts at an angle through the site
be vacated. The second property should be
rezoned to aliow Capitol Supply to expand
the business there. In addition, existin�
trees on the sites should be protected to the
e�ent possible and both sites should be
further landscaped to help enhance the
nei�hborhood entry from the Lafayette
Brid�e.
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Possib►e Participants: RRI Task Force,
property owners, PED
12. Garape Clusters: There are
scatYered areas in The neighborhood where
residences have no off-street parking areas
or garages because lots are too narrow and '
there is Iittte on-street parking availabie. It is
proposed that parking gara�es be
constructed to provide off-street parkin�
opportunities in the problem areas. The
sarages would be condominium or
cooperatively owned by interesYed
homeowners.
Gara�es are recommended rather than
parkin� lots because parkin� lots encoura�e
unwanted gatherin� and may become _
nuisances to nei�hbors.
Two possible sites for garages are shown on
Fiwres 17 & 19.
Possible Parficipants: Property
owners, PED
41
ATTACFIlvIEENT 1- Page 36 of 76
7.41PI.EAIENTATTONPHA.SE3 URBAN DESIGN
(see fi�ures 20 cZ Z 1)
This work focuses on completing the
housin� revitalization on n4innehaha Ave.
aiso includes recreation improvements to
Su�ede Hollow that will compliment the
Burlin�ton Northern Re�ional Trail that
should be completed in Swede Hollow.
ORGAI�7ZAT10NAL PLANNING
1. Continue oraanizafionnl nlannin�
strategies.
2. Review fundino nriorities for
development and i�ivestment.
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7. Swede Hollow Improvements: Swede
It Hollow Park is a deep, wooded ravine with a
pond, marsh and stone-lined creek. There is
an asphalt trail that passes through the Park.
The primary access points are a tunnel
passing beneath Drewry Lane and a stairway
system on the east side of the Hoilow.
Possibte Participants: RRI Task Force,
District � Counci)
SOCIAL COAIMLJ?�'ITY
3. Continue stratesies addressinQ social
issues.
4. t�'ork with other communitv
oraxnizations to seek better housina,
emnlovment �nd social onnortunities For
homeless neonFe no�v seekiaa shelter in
Swede Soltow and nlona the rai3road
tracScs belo�v Rivoii Biuff.
AOUSIl\�G REVFTALIZATION
a Continue housinQ revitalization
strate�ies.
6. Continue to offer the revitnlizltion
proarams to ohase residents.
42
The plan recommends construction of an
improved access in the Drewry Lane area
and construction oftrails in the park.
Consideration of these and other
improvements to the park should inciude
the participants below. -
Possibie Participants: Task Force,
District 5 Councii, Parks and
Recreation Division, USHIv'A,
Dayton's Bluff Community Council , St.
Paul Garden Club
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RAILROAD ISl.AND REDEVELOPMENT AREA
EXPANDED TAX INCREMENT AREA TAX INCl2EMENT
FiNANCE DtSTRtCT BUDGET
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Street and Related Improvements
Front Yazd Fencing
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P:4RK IMPROVEMENTS
Rivoli Ridge Improvements
Swede HoI1ow Clean-Up
Patk Maintenance
H91JSING PROGRAM IlYII'LEMENTATIOl\T
Housing Rehabiliation
MuIti-famiIy Housing Initiatives
New Construction Infill
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P,AILROAD ISLAND REDEVELOPMEM1IT STUDY
5ub Total
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TOTAL
PHASE 3
$17,600.00
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A1"TACI�'�NT 1- Page 38 of 76
IAfPl.EA1ENTATTON PHA.SE 4
(see figures 22 ft; 23)
This tar�et area includes the residential and
commerciai properties in the area between
Tedesco and East 7th St. Proposed
improvements include development of
landscaped buffer areas between residential
and industrial properties, rehabilitation of
existin� housing, development ofHopkins
Park and exterior improvements to the Saint
Paul Tennis Club.
ORGAIVIZATIONAL PLANNING
1. Continue or��niznfional planninQ
strate�ies.
Z. Review funding nriot for
develo»ment and investment.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY
3. Continue strateQies addressina socin{
SSSllCS.
HOUSiNG REVITALIZATIOi\
4. Continue Iiousina revitatization
strateQies.
�. Continue to ofT'er the revitaiization
�roarams to neiQhborhood residents.
URBAN DESIGN
6. South Tndustri�l Are� The south
industrial area is located at the southern tip
ofRailroad Island and, roughly, between
Petit St. and East 7th St. It includes a
mixture of residentia] and commercial land
uses. The primary objectives for the area
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are to preserve, define and reinforce both
uses. As in the north industrial area, there
are conflicts between adjacent residential and
industria( uses, however, the issue is more
complex here as the two uses tend to be
more intermingled.
The plan recommends that the following
measures be taken to mitigate the land use
conflicts, enhance the function and
appearance of the area and integrate the area
into the Garden 1 Green concept planned for
the nei�hborhood (see fig. I I):
♦ Develop a landscaped buffer space in an
easement extending across private yards
on the north side of Petit excluding the
property at 509 Petit St.
P Remove six houses in the Petit / Payne /
Kenny block and construct a landscaped
parking ]ot to serve the commercial area.
6 Relocate R.C. Construction to an
alternative site in Railroad Island, if
possible.
� Rehabilitate the Brunson House, if
possible.
` Improve the appearance of the industrial
area with landscapin� designed to screen
parking and loading areas.
� Develop a program for facade
improvements that would establish
design guidelines for character, materials,
�raphics, lighting etc.
Possible Participanfs: RRI Task
Force, property owners, PED
7. Hopkins Park: The Park is currently an
open, gtassy area that has no recreation
facilities or pro�rammed activities. The plan
recommends that one single-family house be
developed on the site and the remainder of
the property be developed as a pocket park.
There are no known deed restrictions on the
property that would prevent residential use.
46
Possible Participants� Task Force,
ESNDC. parks and Recreation
DepartmenY
g, Saint Paul Tennis Ciub: The Club is
located at the southeast comer of DeSoto
and North Streets and in the midst of a
residential ar concrete b1o�Ck stnicture that
unattractive earance to
does not relate well in scale or app
surrounding homes. In addition, toorlye
around the building is small and p
landscaped.
It is proposed that the RRI Task Force work
v,�th the property owner in upgradina the
yppearance of the building and site.
Appropriate landscaping, desi�ed to
conform with the Cmrden / Gree and a Gept
proposed for the neighborhood
carefully designed Paint job for extewould
buiiding walls, or other refinishing
help to make the development more
compatible with adjacent residential uses.
possibie Particip�nts: RRT Task Force,
PTppe owner
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HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTION MAP
December 18, 1993 PHASE 4 BUDGET
ITEM ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION, RELOCATION
Acquisition
Derriolotion
Relocation
PUBLIC ID'LPROVEMENTS
Street and Related Improvements
Front Yard Fencing
Buffering SouYh Industrial Area
P ARK Il!'IP'ROVEMENTS
Park Maintenance
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50
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f.�fPl_EA�EA'TAT70N PHA.SE S Ave. and Swede Hollow. The area has great
(see figs. 25 & 26) potential for future redevelopment. Its
assets include a location that is near two
This target area includes the residential
properfies north of h4innehaha and east of
Burr and the Drewry Lane residential /
commercial area. Proposed improvements in
this area include rehabilitation of existing
housin�, development of a landscaped
bufferbetween resideniial and commercial
properties alon� Bush St. and development
of a commercial / residentia] complex in the
Drewry Lane area. In addition, proposed
improvements include development of
pocket parks on scattered sites in the
neighborhood.
major entry points to the community, and it
is positioned near the Yarusso / Morelli
commercial cluster. The relationship to
Swede Hollow Park is ofbeneiit to the site
bat the park may also benefit from
development of the area. Improvements to
the Holiow, such as the Burlin�on Northern
Regional Trai3 will make the Park more
usable and increase the development
potential of the Drewry Lane site.
Development ofthe site would bring more
visitors to Swede Hollow which, in turn,
would increase the security and usability of
the park.
ORGAl\'FZATIONAL PLAnNING
1. Review fundina nriorities for
development nnd invesfinent.
SOCIAL COMMUNITY
2. Continue strateaies addressina socint
issues.
HOUSIl�'G REVIT.qLIZATION
3. Continue housina revitalization
strateQies.
4. Eontinue to offer the revifalization
proarams to neiahborhood residents.
5. Conduct a market studv to determine
the need for multifamilv housina on fhe
Drewrv Lane Site to closelv mafch fhe
market dem�nd when �dvertisin� for
development nroposats.
The plan recommends that the Drewry Lane
area be considered for low to medium
density development. This might include a
5-6 story building on a portion of the site
combined with a cluster of smalier 1 story
buildin�s. The scheme would also include
redevelopment of the existing Hamm's
administration building.
Uses would include a combination of
residential, office and retail with housing
units located in the upper floors of the �-6
story structure with views overlooking the
Hollow.
Low density and medium to high density
development concepts were also considered
during the planning process and are
described in the Appendix. These
alternatives should be considered potentially
viabie options for development of the site
dependin� on market conditions, developer
interests and other existing neighborhood
conditions.
URBAN DESIGN
6. Drewrv Lane Aren: This area is a
mixture of existing commercial and
residential land uses located betu�een Pavne
Possible Parficipants: RRI Task
Force, property owners, ESNDC,
PED
7. Pocket Parks: Pocket parks would be
one of the components of the Garden /
Green concept proposed for the
neighborhood. They could be small,
permanenT parks or parks established on
vacant residential properties as an interim
use of the land until the property is
developed. The parks may include paths,
benches,landscapin„ gardens and perhaps
play eqaipment for youn� children. Sites
should be selected that are lar�e enou�h so
that users would not fee] That they are
intrudin� on adjacent properties and passive
acTivities in the park would not intrude on
nei�hbors. Comer lots are preferred but
mid-block properties at least SO feet in �a�idth
���oald be acceptable.
Pla}� equipment may be prot�ided on sites ihat
are highly visible, well lit and are in locations
that are open to surveillance from the streets.
If properties are found that provide a s�iTable
seYtin� for a play area, the neighborhood
children would have an alternative(s) to
playing on the equipment at Eileen Weida
Play�round where there are conflicTs
beri��een users ofthe play area and the
basketball courts.
IY is important Yhat the pocket parks be
maintained well. The Division of Parks and
Recreation will maintain the properties if it
has adequate manpower. Ideally, however,
the_work would be performed by
neighborhood residents anc3 the plan
recommends that pocket parks be developed
only when resident �roups have been
organized to care for them. It is expected
Yhat the parks will noT be developed until
after significant progress has been made on
improvements to neighborhood housing and
infrastructure. Four possible sites for pocket
parks are shown on fig. 11.
Possible Participants: RRI Task Force,
property owrters, Parks and
Recreation Division PED
S. North [ndustri�l Area The north
indvsirial area is located along Bush St_ on
The northem ed�e of the neighborhood and
adjacent To The railroad tracks. The area is
currently used, primarily, for stora�e of
commercial equipment and materials.
Although the area is unattractive to adjacent
residents, industrial use is conside�ed
appropriate and the area provides
opportuniTies for businesses ihat may offer
jobs for neighborhood residents. These
opportuniYies may be enhanced if the
proposed Phalen Boulevard is constructed.
The Boulevard is inTended to generate more
commercia] / Ii�hY indusTrial use a1on� its
len�th and access from the corridor to Bush
ST. is likely by way of Payne P;4e.
The plan recommends Yhat a buffer area be
developed between the north indusYrial area
and adjacent residences to screen unsi�hYly
vie�l�s. ResidenYial lots abuTYing industrial
properties should be acquired and a buffer
zone construcTed. The buffer area would be
40-50 feet in width and would be an integral
part of tlie Garden / Green concept for the
neishborhood. The area could include
landscaping and a pedesYrian paTh connecTing
to the proposed pathway exTendin� throu�h
the West Rivoli Slope area.
Possible Participants: Task Force,
properry owmers, PED
9. Industrial Propertv at Pavne and
Bush: The property located at the
northwest cornei of Payne Ave. and Bush St.
currently has an industrial use and is facing
residential properties located on the south
side of Bush.
The pian recomrnends that the property be
acquired and developed as a landscaged
buffer to screen views from the residential
properties to the railroad Yracks and to
enhance the nei�hborhood entry at the Payne
Ave. bridge. The area would also include a
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pedestrian path thaT would complete the trail
loop extending from Payne, through the
buffer strip proposed adjacent to the north
industrial area and through the west Rivoli
slope area, to Tedesco St.
Possible P�rticipants: RRI Task Force,
PED
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HO[S�Ii�C� fNiPROVEf�fENT PROGRAM PRGJ��TiO� MAP
December 18, 1993 PHASE 5 BUDGET
ITEM ACQUISITION DEMOLITION RELOCATION
Acquisition
Demolorion
Relocation
PUBLTC IMPROVEMENTS
Street and Related Improvemenu
Front Yard Fencing
Buffering North Indush Area
PARKIMPROVEMENTS
DeveIopment of Park Parks
Acquisition fo� Pocket Parl:s
Park ivlaintenance
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Housing Rehabiliation
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New Construcfion I�Il
Administcation
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DRERBRY LAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS
Site Amenities
De��elopment Subsidies
Sub Total
TOTAL
PHASE 5
5365,355.00
�50,000.00
�140_000.00
�555,355.00
5316,450.00
550,000.00
�185 000.00
$551,450.00
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RAILROAD ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT STUDY
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URBAN DESIGN AND INFRASTRUCTU IMPROVEMENTS
ITEM
>trcct pavin� and
i�hting
FUNDING IEXISTING 1NfPLEMENTATIOIV PLANS
CIB Funds, Assessments, The Public Works Depariment is planning a 10 ycar proaram to
CDBG Funds, TIF be�in in 1996 to improve oiled streets with pavin� and lighting
Funds, Sales Tax (CIB Funds). Standard assessment rates for paving and lightin��
Revenues, BNT are 521.881 foot and �3.87 / foot respectively. Any new
sidewalks are paid completely by assessments and �0% of thc
cost of replacement walk is assessed.
raffic eontrol devices �CIB Funds, CDBG None
Funds, TIF Funds,Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT
{Strcet trees
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�IScreenin� elements,
Irctainin� walls, yard
�;fences, neighborhood
Park Improvements
CIB Funds, CDBG
Funds, TIF Funds, Salcs
Tax Revenues, BNT
CIB Funds, CDBG
Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT
ISTEA Funds, LCMR
Funds, CIB Funds, TIF
Funds, Sales Tax
Revenues, BNT
Nodes �CTB Funds, CDBG
iFunds, TIF Funds, Sales
i Tax Revenues, BNT
o-op 1 condo �arages,
�rth and sou�h
idustrial area buffers,
edestrian eonnection
n Burr St Alignment
�tween North St, and
edesco St., Hopkins
�d Tedesco St.
verlooks, streef
Neeping dump site
treet sweeping dump
ite clean-�p
CIB Funds, CDBG
Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
Tax Revenues, BNT
CIB Funds, CDBCt
Funds, TLF Funds, Sales
Tal Revenues, BNT
Funds
iPayne Ave. streetseape ICIB Funds, CDBG
improvements �Funds, TIF Funds, Sales
� ITax Revenues, BNT
The Forestry Department has scheduled tree plantin� on pavcd
streets ia Railroad Island for 1994 (CIB Funds).
The Parks and Recreation Depariment has ISTEA Funds to
construct the Regiona] Trail in Swede Hollow in 1994. A tota]
of about S250,000 of matching local funds are required.
None
Public Works Department is planning to discontinue
ping on the sife in 1995 and will elean-up and stabilize the
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�ESIGN GUIDELINE AND REVIEW POLICY
Establishing broad goals, objectives, and
concepts is a necessary first step in the urban
desi�n process. It is also important to
follow-up with detailed design guidelines
that address specific circumstances related to
pubiic or private rehabilitation or new
development projects.
This section on policy ti�ill not cover
gaidelines in deTail but rather will set an
underlying theme ior their direction. The
�uidelines should emphasize that Railroad
Island has an appeaiing urban characTer and
thai rehabilitation and new development
must be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
Desi�n widelines must require compatibility
with Raiiroad Island in terms of
t� Buildin� hei�ht, configuration, site
placement, and density
� Style, scale, materials, details
E� Landscaping, li�hting, �raphics, site
iurniture and other e�erior site
improvements should be desiened to be
consistent with the Garden / Green
concept described in this plan
Design guideIines are appIicable to new and
rehab. work related to:
E New buildings
� Open space, buffers, public (and some
private) �ardens
♦ Parking Iots, plazas, streetscape,
neighborhood entry points, etc.
♦ Bridges and bridge raiIings, Focal points,
markings, monuments, etc.
@ All public improvements having visual
impact.
The above are lists of factors to be
considered in development activities. There
may be many different sitvations and each
will need Yo be addressed individually and
creatively.
Finally, a desi�n review process should be
estabiished that involves review by a core
sroup or review team. There shouid be
representatives from the commu:uty and
pubiic sector as well as from appropriate
design professions (e.g. architectare,
Iandscape architecture, urban ptanning).
FinaI composition of the team would depend
on the nature ofthe project. Having a
comprehensive set of design widelines wiil
make it far easier to conduct a constructive
design review process.
There are existing "Recommended
Residential Design Guidelines" that have
been adopted by the District 5 Council will
be utilized in the design review process.
These guidelines will be used for
development of new and rehabilitation of
existing housing ( a copy is included in the
Appendis G).
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LAND USE AND ZONING � I !
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The Railroad Island I�reighborhood is located
in the southwest tip ofthe District 5, Payne
Phalen area of Saint Paul. The study area is
approximately 180 acres in size and is
bounded by railroad tracks on the north and
west, Swede Hollow Park on the east and
East 7th St. on the south. The central and
northwesterly portion ofthe nei�hborhood is
residential (see fij. ZS). The primary
retaiUcommercial area is located on Payne
Ave. and industrial uses are concentrated,
primarily, along Bush St. at the northerly
edge of the neighborhood and between
Hopkins St. and East 7th St. at the south end
of the study area. There is substantial open
space includin� Swede Hollow Park, Eileen
Weida Park, Hopkins, the bluff and slope
areas south and west of Rivoli St. and in
other scattered areas throu�hout the
nei�hborhood.
The major issues re]ated to existin� land use
and zonin� conditions in the study area are
as follows:
Although the majority of the housing
in Railroad Island is single family,
RM-2 (multi-family) is currently the
only residential zoning district in the
nei�hborhood. This district allows
residential developmenT ran�in� from
single to multi-family structures up to
5 stories tall. The primary objectives
for housang types in the
neighborhood are to maintain as
many ofthe existin� sin�]e family
homes as possible and to encourage
new single-family or two-family
development on vacant properties.
The plan recommends that the
majority of the RM-2 zoning be
do�j�n-zoned to RT-1 (single-family, duplex,
see fi�. 29), to encoura�e development of
sin�le-family and two-family structures.
2. Many of the existin� residential
structures that were originally sin�le
family homes have been divided into
multiple units. Two major objectives
of the plan are to discoura�e
additiona] conver'sions of this type
and to restore structures that have
already been divided back to sin�le
family use. The zonin� change
recommended in item 1 above will
restrict additional conversions of on:
or two-family structures.
3. Payne Ave. is the primary retail /
commercial strip in the
nei�hborhood. An objective of the
plan is to encourage additional
development ofthis type along the
Avenue. The corner property at the
southeast corner ofBedford and
Beaumont should be chansed from
RM-2 to B-2 to allow retail /
commercial development there.
4. A number of properties in the
neighborhood should be rezoned so
the zoning is consistent with the
current use. Several properties in
scattered locations should be chan�ed
from RM-2 to RT-2 (townhouse).
These properties are currently
occupied by multi-family structures
that conform with RT-2
requirements. In addition, the Labor
Plaza site should be changed from
PD (planned development) to RM-2
to seflect the current lanti use.
Lastiy, the development area west of
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Labor Plaza including the
rambler-style, single-famiIy homes
should be changed form PD to R-4
(sin�le family) to reflect the current
land use.
5. The property on the southwest
comer of DeSoto and Tedesco
should be rezoned from PD to B-3.
This will allow the new owner of
Capitol Supply to expand the
business there, subject to IIIZA
approval.
6. .Issues and recommendations relating
to other land use conditions in the
neighborhood are described in other
sections of the plan. -
Existing zoning districts in Railroad Island
include the RM-2 residential disYricT; B-I,
B-2 and B-3 commercial districts; PD
pianned development district and I-1
industriai district. Districfs that the pian
proposes to be added To the nei�hborhood
include R-4 one family district, RT-1 two
family district and RT-2 townhouse district.
Uses aIlowed in the various existin� and
proposed districts are as indicated on the
table included in Appendix B.
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ENVIROIi�MENTAL REVIEW
A review of environmental conditions in the
nei�hborhood was conducted Yo determine if
ihere are any sites that are environmentally
sensitive, have been contaminated or support
commercial activity that handles hazardous
materials. The foliowing is a list of #opics
reviewed and reiated comments:
E. Lakes. river and wetlands: There are
no lakes or rivers within the project area.
There is one weiland identified on the
I�Tational ���etland Inventory (USFWS, 19�1)
map and located in Swede Hollow Park.
Redeveiopment ptans that propose any
alteration to this or arty other wetlands
within the neighborhood will require pernuts
from the appropriate State and Federal
re�ulatory aaencies.
2_ «'e[Is: The Nlinnesota Geolo�ical
survey (MGS) maintains records of wells
constructed in the State. A review of well
lo� files indicated that there are no records
ofwells constructed in Railroad Island. In
addition, a file search ofthe records ofthe
Division of Waters of the Minnesota
Department ofi�Tatural Resources revealed
that no ���ell permits have been issued in the
neighborhood. The nearest pernutted weIls
are on the Stroh Brewery Company site
where seven well appropriation permits have
been issued.
3. Se�vers: Raiiroad Island is served by the
St, Paul public storm and sanitary sewer
system. AII of the combined sewers that
were located within the nei�hborhood have
been separated.
street sweeping dump site located at the
westem ierminus ofMinnehaha Ave. The
plan recommends that the Saint Paul Public
Works LSepartment conduct an
Environmental Audit of the site to determine
if it is contaminated.
5. Saperfand sites: Superfund sites
include sites that have beenSdentified by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as
containin� hazardous substances; pollutants
or contaminants. There are no Superfund
sites in Railroad Island.
6. Air qualitv and noise: Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (IvIPCA) files were
reviewed to deternune if there are any
facilities within Railroad Island that have had
an air qualiry pemut issued to them or any
peanit violations since October, 1987.
There are no permitted facilities or violators
located in fhe neighborhood_
4. Solid and hazardoas wlstes: The only
site in the nei�hborhood identified as
possibiy containing hazardous waste is the
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1� FINANCIA�. STRATEGIES
Tiie Railroad Isiand Study has involved many
hours of work by the Task Force Members,
City stafffrom various departments, the
cansultant team members and neighborhood
representatives and has resulted in several
recommendations for improvement of the
facilities and image ofthe neighborhood.
But the ultimate success of the study will be
determined by the financiai and human
resources ��hich are applied to its
implementation.
Many sources of funding have been identified
to implement ihe pian. Some of these
sources exist within the City of Saint Pau1
bud�et and on-goin� programs, such as CIB
funds, housin� rehab loan programs, public
works and parks budgets and traditional
HRA sources.
Raiiroad Island aiso has some unique
resources which are not available in all parts
of the City of Saint PauL With respect to the
human resources needed for community
organizin� and staffine ofnei�hborhood
improvement effoRS, Railroad Island is
unique in that it has two established
or�anizations which could play key roles in
the implementation of this study's objectives.
The Merrick Community Center has the
identity on the East Side to provide
community organization efforts and the
coordination of e�sting social services to
provide the gras roots strength to support
the study's recommendations. Aowever,
additional fundin� is needed to support Ihe
additional work load to implement the plan.
The East Side Nei�hborhood Development
Company is well established in the
community and, through various grants and
funding initiatives, has provided
redevelopment efforts in the Railroad Island
neighborhood in con}uncTion with the Saint
Paul Department ofPlanning and Economic
Development (PED) and other non-profit
agencies. The existence of this established
and well recognized organization could
provide the neighborhood-based staffin�
required to implement many ofthis study's
housing rehab, infrastructure and
redevelopment goals. Again, additional
fundin� will be needed to assume additional
responsibilities; these funds are identified in
the proposed implementation budget.
The Department of Planning and Economic
Development has identified initial funding
sources which will include targeTed Housin�
loan funds and fi�nding for a community
or�anizer or consultant to begin the
implementation of the study. In addition,
Railroad Island is fortunate in that specific
funds, known as Tax Increment funds, are
available for expenditure in this
neighborhood which are not available for
other areas of the City.
In 1981, a special TaY Inerement Financing
District was established by the Housing
Division ofthe Department ofPlanning and
Economic Development to fund certain
housing related initiatives and programs.
The District is known as the New Housing
and Blighted Lands Development Project
and Redevelopment Plan (or the Scattered
Site Tax Increment District). The District
originally consisted of eighteen different sites
throughout the City of Saint Paul with the
purpose of increasing the supply of quality
housing available to all income groups not
being adequately serviced by private interests
at affordable prices and rents, developing
sites and land which are vacant, under-used
or inappropriately used and assisting in the
provision ofhousing to families who meet
certain low and moderate income guidelines.
The effort on ei�hteen identified sites �tias io
be conducted in a coordinated manner under
a comprehensive financin� plan which used
existin� sources of funds and programs, as
well as additional funds created by the
capture of "tax incremenis" on the
redeveloped properties ���ithin the eighteen
site area.
A portion of Railroad Island is one of the
eighteen sites of this tax increment district
which quaiifies it to use the special revenue
created by the tax increments of the overall
district. This area is bounded by Bush
Avenue on the north, Burr Street on the east,
Tedesco StreeY and Lafayette Road on the
south and the raitroad tracks on the west.
This area is commonly refened to as the
"bluffarea".
In 1986, the I�Tew Housing and Biishted
Lands District was reviewed to determine if
the ori� na] ei�hteen sites were to remain in
the District or if new sites should be added.
Since the creation ofthe District, severai of
the sites had been redeveloped accordin� to
the plan and others were no lon�er identified
for housin� development based on other City
plans. In that year, several sites were
removed and others were added to the
District. The Railroad Island site remained
in the District because redevelopment
activities had occurred on portions of the
site, but had not been completed as originally
envisioned. One ofthe sites which was
added at the time was the Lincoln School
Site, which is also in Railroad Island. The
site was a vacant school buildin� which has
since been redeveloped into townhomes.
In 1989, a financial analysis was conducted
of the New Housin� and Blighted Lands
District. Due to the fact that several of the
sites had been redeveloped, tax increment
funds were being produced and dedicated to
further redevelopment effoRS wiihin the
District sites. Tax Increment funds are
created by the established of a Tax Increment
District, which atlows the City to receive the
total difference in tax revenue created by a
property based on its pre-development and
post-development tax vaivations. These
funds may then be used by Cities and
Housin� Authorities for certain activities
proscribed by State law.
The 1989 analysis determined that sufficient
Tax Increment funds are beina produced on
an annual, on-goin� basis to support the
issuance ofbonds to fund additional
redevelopment activities within the amended
i�zew Housing and Blighted Lands District.
The proceeds of the bond sale �vere used to
fund redevelopment efforts on the identified
sites. None of these bond proceeds have
been used to fund activiYies in fhe Raiiroad
Island project area. These funds were not
used on the Lincoln School site for the
townhome development; this project was
financed with "excess increment revenues."
Another staffeffort in the Department of
Planning and Economic Development (PED)
is now in process to evaluate the New
Housing and B[ighted Lands Disfrict and to
make any changes in terms of sites and
financin� modifications that might be
appropriate at this time. The significance to
Raikoad Island is that its bluff area is still
within the District and is eligible for fundin�
for legally pemussible redevelopment
activities. Both Tax�Increment funds and
Taac Increment supported bond funds are
available to be designated for this area.
However, the Railroad Island Smal] Area
Plan could serve as the basis for further
amendment to the New Housin� and
Blighted Lands Tax Increment District. It is
proposed that an amendment to the existin�
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Redevelopment Plan be drafted and
p; oposed for adoption by the City Cou��cil
and Housin� and Redevelopment Authority
(F3FtA) H�hich would estend the site area to
include all of the Railroad Island
nei�hborhood, tl�us mai:ing certain tax
increment funds available for implementation
of study object+ves. The use of the actual tax
increment funds produced by the original
district is restricted to the original project
area. Funds available from the bonds could
be used in the bluff area and the expanded
Redevetopment Pian area.
REDEVELOPA'fENT PLAN
EXP3NSION
As a separate part of this study, a iormal
amendment to the New� Housing and
Blighted Lands Redevelopment Plan has
been drafted. If approved by the City
Council, it would make the entire Railroad
Island nei�hborhood eli�ible for the use of
certain types of Tax Increment funds. Tnis
formal amendment �viil need to be reviewed
by the District 5 Plannin� Council, the Saint
Paul Schaol District, Ramsey County and the
Housin� and Redevelopn�ent Authority prior
to adopTion by the Saint Paul City Council.
The proposed amendment to the
Redevelopment Plan will describe the
Railroad Island study objectives, docUment
certain housing conditions, identify vacant
sites for redevelopment, establish an overall
financin� plan and identify uses for the Tax
increment funds. The financin� plan of this
study wil] serve as the basis for the tax
increment financing plan. In addition to the
tax increment funds, other funding sources
wi11 also be identified and coordinated under
the overall plan.
Support from the Task Porce members and
nei�hborhood or�anizations will be very
important in the approval of the amendment
to the New Housing and Bli�=hted Lands
G�����
Project and Redevelopment Pian due to the
fact that competition for the tax increment
funds will come from other parts of the City
and for a variety of purposes. With the
decline in federal and state �rant sources
o��er the past ten years, tax increment funds
are one of the few resources which remain
availabie to local officials for influencing
de��elopment within their communities.
BUDGETING STRATEGIES FOR
HOUSING, URBAN DESIGN AND
I?�FRASTRUCTURE Il�IPROVEMENT
Paees that follow inc]ude a table which
consolidates all ofthe housing,-vrban design,
infrastructure, acc�uisitions and
redevelopment project subsidies into an
overali budget. This tab]e identifies the leti�el
of resources in each phase of the plan which
are needed for implementation. It should be
recognized that each pliase couid be one year
in len�th or several years in len�th depending
upon the amount of funds available and the
interest which occurs after completion of the
Railroad Tsland study. It should also be
noted that some activities N�il] be going on in
all phases at the same time.
The Department of Planning and Economic
Development (PED) will continue to work
with neishborhood representatives and staff
to identify and capture the sources of
funding which have been identified to
support the activities proposed. With a plan
and marketin� strate�y available, funds will
be put to work to revitalize the housin�
stock in Railroad Island. Infrastructure and
redevelopment subsidies are also needs
which have been identified by the study.
FL\.�NCiAL SUMMARY
The Department of Planning and Economic
Deveiopment (PED) will identify initial
sources of funds to begin the task of
implementin� this major redevelopment
effort in Railrbad Island_ Preliininary
indications su��est that there is support for
tar�eted housing funds, funding for a
community organizer and Taa lncrement
funds for improvement efforts.
This Plan represents a comprehensive
approach to improvin� the ima�e and
physical cbaracteristics ofthis historicalIy
si�nificant nei�hborhood. The ultimate
saccess ofThe plan will be deTermined by The
resources and nei�hborhood support for the
plan over an extended period oftime.
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Appendia
APPENDIX - A
The People in Railroad Isl�nd
(Demographics)
Certain statistics for 1990 Census data for
Railroad Island in a summary form has been
provided by the city. RRI is made up of two
census tracts, 330 south of Minnehaha which
extends WesY to 35-E and 315 which
extends North to Case and East to Arcade.
Therefore, census data in 330 is skewed by
the Union Gospel Mission across the
Lafayette Boulevard Bridge and data on
Railroad Island in 315 represents only about
1/3 of tract 315. In addition, 315 is lumped
with 309 for simplicity since they are more
closely related for analysis. RRI is estimated
to represent approximately 15 % of 309 &
315.
With the construction of the specialized
housing at Union Gospel Mission, the Labor
Plaza and the Rivoli Handicapped housing all
since 1980, population chan�es and income
chan�es in 330 do not truly reflect the
character of ihe chan�es in RRI since 1980.
With this preface, the following information
is presented to be used with caution.
Total Population 1980
St. Paul Dist 5 315& 309 330 RRI
Est.
27Q230 25,7�0 6,038 1,260 1,966
Total Ponulation 1990
St. Paul Dist 5 315& 309
Ect.
272,235 26,69b 6,172
% Poautation chan�e
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330 RRI
1,876 1,976
St. Paul Dist 5 315& 309 330 RRI
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0.7°/a 3.7°l0 2.2% 48.4°l0 0.1%
Amount ofChanae 1980 to 7990
St. Paul Dist � 31 �& 309 330 RRI
Est.
2,00� 946 134 616 10
The population under 18 (at approximately
;3 3%) has increased by 27% ( 180
persons). This compares with populations of
24.5% for St. Paul and 28.0% for District 5.
The population over 65 (at approximately
11.�%) has increased by 25% ( 58 persons).
This compares with populations of 13.7%
for St. Paul and 12.4% for District 5.
Family make up in RRI parallels the city
trends of increases in single female head of
households, but has more singles over 65
while singles under 65 are relatively
constant. Shared households are increasing
and the number of married couples with
families is decreasin�, but family size is
increasing.
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The racial composition ofRailroad Istand in
1990 included: 65.6% white (82.39% St.
Paul}; 7.9% black (7.4% St. Pau1}; 3.5%
American Indian (1.4% St. Paul); 183%
Asian (7.1 % St. Paul); and 4.5% other (2.0%
St. Paul.
While per capita income for district 5
avera�es 773% ofthose in St. Paul, RRI
averages approximaYely 58% of St. Paul per
capita incomes.
Average home values for ou�ner occupied
units is $ 49,800 to 54,000 �vhich is a
decrease of approximately
$ 4,000 to ��,000 since 1980. Median
values for St_ Pau] are � 70,900 in 1990
do�3m $ 10,800 since 19SQ.
Avera�e sales price in the �eneral area has
been $ S1,S74 over the pasi nine years with
and average of $ 52,802 in 1992. Specifics
for RRT are not available.
Avera�e conTract rents for renter occupied
units is S 336 -� 3�4 / month in 199Q
which is an increase of $ 15 to � 41 per
month since I9S0. Median contract rents in
St. Paul are � 359, up � 31 since 1980.
The percentage of o�i�ner occupied units in
RRI is 332% compared with 53.9% for St.
Paul and 55_7% for District 5. Since 1980,
21 new owner occupied homes have been
built and I 17 new rentai units have been
built.
The number of persons per household is 2.68
compared with ciiy wide of 2.37 and 2.54 in
District 5.
St. Paul has 16.7% of the population below
the poverty level compared with 19.5% in
District � and Railroad Island is estimated at
33% to 42.8%. A large change in ihe past 20
years in tract 330 results from the Union
Gospel mission and the presence of 20
persons who were counted as homeless.
% of Housin� Costs for Renters
St. Patd
28.4%
Dist � 31 �& 309 330 RRI Est.
�2.2"/0 342°/u 322% 32.5%
% of Housino Costs for Homeowners
St. Patil Dist 5 31 �& 309 330 RRI Est.
213°/a 222% 22.3°/a 25.5% 2�.0%
Summary:
The population in RRI has become more
diverse with people with lower incomes
seeking more affordable housirtg. Values in
RRI have declined ]ess than in the city as a
whole. There remains a stron� demand for
affordable rentat and owner occupied
housing in the neighborhood. Rentals have
increased from new construction (118 units)
as we11 as some conversions. Rental rates
have kepT pace wiTh the city. RRI has
affordable housing that is maintainin� values
as well as the rest of the city. RRI residents
spend a hi�her portion ofincome on housing
than the resY of the city.
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ATTAC�NT 1- Page 53 of 76 Q� ����
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ZONING DISTRICTS THAT ARE EXISTIi\'G IN RAILROAD
ISLAND OR ARE PROPOSED IN THE PLAN
I-1 Industry • B-3 Uses
• Warehousing, wholesaling
� Research and testing
• Lumber and contractor's yards
• Manufacturing from previously prepared
materials
• TeIevision and radio towers=
• Auto body and auto repair
� Rental storage facilities
PD Planned Development � A31 uses by specific plan
R-4 One Fami]y • One family homes
• Libraries, parks, schools, churches
� Family day care (10) and group family
day care (14)
• Group day care when located in a
nonresidential structure
• Home occupations
� Bed and breakfasts w/ one guest room
• Cemeteries*, convents. rectories,
• Colleges, universities*
o Community residential facilities* with six
• or fewer residents
• Public recreation facilities*
• Conversionsofnon-residentia]
structures*
• Cluster devetopments*
a Camage house apartments
RT-1 Two Family � R-4 Uses
• Two family homes
� Group homes
• Group day care
• Fratemity and sorority houses*
• Community residential facilities with
seven or more residents*
� Bed and breakfast residences*
RT-2 Townhouse � R-4 and RT-1 Uses
� Townhouses
• Three and four family dwellings
*Conditional Uses - A Special Condition Use Pemut must be granted by the Planning
Commission
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RM-2 Multiple Family
B-1 L,ocal Business
B-2 Communiry Business
B-3 General Business
• R-4, RT-1, & RT-2 Uscs
• Apartment buitdings, five stories or less
• Hospitals*, Nursing homes*
• Retail sen�ice uses tirithin multi-family structures
to serve onlv residents of the buildinR`
• Retail businesses such as grocen�, bal:en•,
hazdwzre, florist
• Personal services such as repair shops, beaup�
shops, dance schools, barbers, cleaners
• Baziks, post offices
• Publicly owned buildings, utilin' buildings *
• Mixed wmmercial / residential uses
• Communiri Residentia7 FaciIities*
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Retail sales in a building
Sen�ce basinesses n�ih a shoti�TOOm or workshop
such as contracior , ba}:er, painter, appliance
repair
Pmate halls and clubs -
Restaurants escept drive-ia or fast food
restaurants
Theaters, bars, health clubs
Business and trade schooIs
auto service station*
Indoor commercial recreaiion*
Planned shopping center*
B-i an@ B-2 Uses
Mortuaries
finishing shops
Business sales and service such as pazcel delivery
service
Manufachuing of small precision hoods
HoteIs and motels
Printing and pubiishing firms
WholesaIing (no outside storage)
Hospitals
I�Tew and used car sales (outdoors)*
Auto repair*
Fast food and drive-in restaurants*
Veterinarian clinics*
Greenhouses, nurseries*
Car washes*
Adult uses
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ATTACHMENT i- Page 54 of 76
SITE IMPROVEMENT COST ESTIMA.TES
October 3Q 1993
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PHASE 1 TARGET AREA
i Street Lighting Trees Paving Screening Ret. Walls
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�Minnehaha ss5,000.00 sil,000.00
Beaumont 519,000_00 $5,000.00 $39,000.00
Fred Sll,0o0.0o S3,5o0,00 $50,000.0o S3,o0o.00
Tedesco 529,000.00 S12,o00.00
$un $60,000.00 $11,000.00 �7,500.00
Bradley $10,000.00 S2,0o0.00 $7,500.00 $5,000.00
Bedford S10,000.00 �2,000.00 �5,000.00
Ed �erton �25,000.00 $4,000.00
SUB-TOTALS Sz19,000.0o sso,soo.00 ss0,000.00 sis,000.00 � ssz,000.00
TOTAL �3s6,soo.00
j 2J% CO�� �96,625.00
GRAND TOTAL SA83,125.U0
3R PHASE 1 ITEMS
red front yard fencing in phase 1
area
speed controldevice @ Fred and
nity garden behind Merrick
Ctr.
:sYOration of dump site
op light at Burr and Tedesco & Signs
Burr and Fred and DeSoto and Fred
feen Weida Park Modifications
yne & Tedesco garden
itry at 7th & Payne
itry at Payne & Bush
itry at Layfayette bridge
�try at Burr bridge
.try at Minnehaha & Payne
ean-up of Swede Hollow
:neral neighborhood clean-up
$65,000.00
�5,000.00
$250,000.00
sso,000.00
$40,00�.00
�5,000.00
$io,000.00
COMIVIENT5
ibly a "children playing" sign
flasher
s, lighting, fumiture,
Public Works
administrative
administrative
_��m.r � �7
Minnehaha streetscape outside of phase SI13,0o0.00 Lighting, trees and screening
I tazget area
Pedestrian connection on Burr S25,000.0o Walk, gradin�, landscaping
alignment between North and Tedesco
SUB-TOTAL �963,000.00
25% CONTINGENCY S24a,75o.00
TOTAL 51,203,750.00
PHASE 2 TARGET AI2EA
Street Lighting Trees Paving Screening Ret. Walls
Mt. Ida s1 t,000 00 �z,soo.00 $�,000.00
RivOli - $16,000_00 57,000.00 �93,600.00 -
Otsego $16,000.00 $3,600.00 $2,200.00
Desoto � _531,000.00 $7,000.00 $13,000.00
Bush $7,400.00 S3,o00.00 �21,000.00
Tedesco (Lafayette to Bun) �as.000.0o S18,000.00 �21,000_00
SUB-TOTALS �jz��400.00 $41,I00_00 $93,600.00 $42,000.00 $22,200.00
TOTAL $328,300.00
25% CONT'INGENCI' $82,0�5.00
GRA.ND TOT'AL �a�o,�75.00
OTHEY2 PHASE 2 ITEMS ( COST COMMENTS
Scattered front yard fencin� in phase 2 targetl 5105,000.00
area f
Two garage cIuster in phase 2 tar�et area �I00,000.00 six garage sta[Is and reIated
site work aY 2 sites
Payne. Ave. streeTSCape �650,000.0o LighTing, trees, fiuniture, street
realignment at North and at
3eaumont
Landscaping at northwest comer ofPayne & 530,000.00
�ush
Rivoli west slope area $140,000.00 Clean-up, trail lighting
landscaping
Dump site park improvements �145,000.00 picnic shelter, site furniture,
horseshoe courts, parking,
lighting, storm sewer,
]andscaping
Entry at Ed�erton �40,000.00
ATTACFIlviEENT i- Page 55 of76 ��"�
Hopl:ins St. overlook at Swede Hollow Sloo,o00.0o Overlook and stairway access
to Park
Tedesco St. overlook at S��ede Hollow Sloo,000.00 Overlook and stairway access
to Park "
SUB-TOTAL 51,410,000.00
2�% CONTINGENCY �352,500.00
TOTAL 1,762,500
OTHER PHASE 3 ITEMS COST COMMENTS
Scattered front yard fencing in phase 3 �2S,o0o.00
farget area
Swede Hollow Park improvements $655,000.00 Tree prunina, Drewry Lane
access and overlook, trails,
� picnic shelter, site fumiture,
( creek improvements, lighting,
landscaping
S�rs-�o�r.��. �6so,000004
25% CONTINGENCY SI70,o00.00
• TOTAL 5850,000.00
PHASE 4 ITEMS
front yard fencing in phase 4 target I �20,000.00
of south industrial area
SUB-TOT
25% CONTIIVGEA�CY� ��o,000.00
$I50,000,00
COMMENTS
berming,iandscaping
P$ASE 5 TARGET AREA
Street LighYing Trees Paving Screening Ret. «'alls
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Bush $38,000.00 $10,600_00 $6,800.00�
Reaney $20,000.00 �4,000.00 �104,800.00 56,000.00,
$radley �73,500.00 �3,000.00' �79,000.00' �8,250.00
Jessie �13,500.00 �3,000.00 $6,000.00
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SUB-TOTAL$ �85,000.00 $20,600.00 $183,800.00 �27,050.00
TOTAL, 5316 ,aso.oc�
25°/a CONTINGE2��CY $�9,11250
GRAND TOTAL . $395,562.50
O'I'HER PHASE 5 TTEMS COST COMMENTS
Scattered front yard fencing in phase 5 target S5o,0o0.00
area
Four pocket parks �100,000.00 gite preparation, paths, site
furniture, ]andscaping
Four pocket parks in phase 1 target area $100,000.0o Site preparation, paths, site
fumiture, landscaping
ATTACF3MENT 1- Page 56 of 76 -{ ��'U � 0
Buffering ofnorth industrial area �1s5,00o.0o Fencing, berming, landscaping
SUB-TOT�I; ��35,000_00
25% CONTINGENCl' Sio8,750.00
' TOTAL ssas,75o.00
THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR IMPROVEMENTS IDEN"I"IF]ED FOR
TMPLEMENTATION IN PHASES i THROUGH 5, INCLUDIlVG THE 25%
CONTINGENCI' AMOTTNT, IS �6,213,562.50.
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DISTRICT �
PLANNli�'G COUI�'CIL
Recoirunended Residential Design Guidelines
PROGRAM PERSPECTIVE
It is the intent of these guidelines to aid the property owner throu�h the successful repair or
improvement of the property, and not only increase the value of the property, but wil] also benefit
the community by maintaining the distinctive features of the nei�hborhood.
The desi�n �uidelines have been developed by residents of the area, and other concerned
individuals, who wish to create a more positive ima�e of the community.
The desi�n guidelines will be used by District 5 Planning Council when reviewing applications for
iinancial assistance for improvements, rehabilitation, or new construction on property located
within the service area of District 5. They will a]so be provided upon request to any resident or
property owner plannin� improvements within the District 5- Payne ( Phalen Area.
The design �uidelines are divided info four different sections to help make it easier for property
owners to incorporate their improvement plans with the recommended desi�n guidelines.
Section 1 contains recommendaYions for improvements or repairs to the grounds ofthe dwellin�,
its aff cted structures, and �eneral ]andscaping.
�ection Z contains recommendations for the repair or restoration of the dweilings exterior
appearance.
Section 3 deals with the repair, restoration, and other types of improvements made to the exrterior
of the dwelling.
Section 4 contains architectural design guidelines for the construction of new dwellings bein� built
in an estabiished area.
Examples of how these guidelines can be applied are attached to the back of this document.
In addition to the recommended design guidelines, planned improvements may also be required to
comply with the City of St. Pal Buildin� Codes. It will be the responsibility of the owners, or
their contractors, to secure al] necessary permits required to perform any planned construction or
improvements to the dwelling.
APPENDIX G
S4
SECTIOiv I- I?��IPROVENIET�rTS TO GROUNDS
\�'AL,LS
Retaining walls should be constructed of materiats similar to those used on adjacent properties, or
���ithin the �eneral area. Design assistance is available throu�h ESNDC so that walls are correctly
en_ineered to withstand the forces applied to them. Masonry structures are preferred because of
their durability and low maintenance. Wood timbers and loose stone may be used for low walts if
the materials used are suitable for their location.
STEPS
E�terior steps are to be constructed of suitable materials that are as close to the ori�inal materials
and dei�n as possible. Step risers and stair threads shall meet minimum buildin��ode
requirements. Handrails are required if the total hei�ht of the stairs is over 3 feet.
FENCES
Fences and railin� should be of a design that complements the architecture of the dwellin�. Chain
link fencin� is nct recommended for front yards.
L�L\TDSCAPE
Lai��ns requirin� totai rehabi(itation should have a minimum topsoil base of 3 inches or more. If
the lawn is to be re-seeded, suiTable seed for the location should be used. Sod is not necessary,
but it is hiQhly recommended for steep slopes. Rehab shall be done in a manner that does not
interf re with adjacent property.
Ptantings such as trees, shrubs, and flowers should be done in such a manner that they do not
interfere with the adjacent property. Your local East Side / East Metro nurseries are the best
sources of information for plants which are hardy enough for our Minnesota climate. A plantin�
euide is available from ESNDC.
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SECTION 2 - EXTERIOR IMPROVENIENTS
PORCHES
Porches which are appropriate to the buildin� s architecture should be retained. Similar materials-
shouId be used to repair or replace deteriorated architectural features such as comices, brackets.
railings, posts and steps.
�YINDOWS
Existin� window openin�s should be retained whenever possible. Replacement windows should
be of a style that is appropriate to the dwellin� s architecture. Enlarging or reducing window
openings is discoura�ed. New window openinas are recommended only if they do not alter the
esistin� window pattern_
DOORS
Existin� door openin�s should be retained whenever possible. If an original door openin� has
been covered or modified, the opening should be returned to as close to its ori�inal configuration
as possible. Enlar�ing or reducin� existing door openings is discovra�ed. I�Tew replacement
doors should complement the style of the dwellin�. Dead bolt locks are highly recommended.
SIDING
Deteriorated sidin� material should be replaced with a material that closely resembles the
appearance ofthe original siding, or a maferial thaf is appropriate for the architecturai design of
the dweltina. I`Tew siding which covers up or destroy significant architectural features is
discoura�ed.
TRIM
Similar materials should be used to replace deteriorated or missing architectural features such as
cornices, brackets, fascia, shutters, etc., whenever possible.
GUTTERS
\'ew or replacement gutters should follow the lines of the building and should not result in the
removal of any existing architectural features.
ROOFS
The ori�inal roof shape and style should be preserved whenever possible. Roofs which have two
or more layers of shin�les should have the existing shingles removed before resurfacing. Roofs
should be resurfaced with materials that ciosely match the style of the original roofing. Adequate
�entilation should be provided for the attic area.
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SECTION 2 - EXTERIOR 1MPROVEMENTS (CONT.)
I�IASOI��RY
Originai masonry and mortar shou]d be retained whenever possible. Similar materials should be
used to repair or replace deteriorated masonry. Masonry that is not meant to be painted, should
not be painted. It is recommended that masonry that has been painted shall have the paint
removed from the masonry by the gentlest method possible, and restored to its original condition.
PAINT
Areas to be painted or stained should be done with suitable exterior latex or oil-based paint or
stain. Existin� ]oose or peelin� paint should be removed to provide a secure surface to which the
ne��- paint can adhere. Color is the choice ofthe owner, but it is recommended that the color
choice is one that will complement the design and the character ofthe dwellin�. Darker colors
can hide the features of a building, whereas li�hter earth-tones can help highli�ht the architecture
ofthe d��,-eliin�. -
G�RAGES
Deteriorated �ara�es should be repaired whenever possible. New sidin� should be similar in
appearance to the primary structure, so that the garase will complement the main buiiding.
Alterations to an existing garage should be compatible with the style of the main building. Bad3y
deteriorated =arages shoald be demolished and the materials removed from the property. If the
garage slab / foundation is sound, it should remain to provide off-street parking for the dwellings
occupants. A �arage slab ! foundation that is in �ood condition may also serve as a foundation
:or a new =ara=e.
HOUSE I�TUi��ERII�
House numbers should be lar�e enough, and be posted in such a position, as to be plainly visible
and le�ible from the street frontin� and the alley backing the property. In most cases 6" numbers
will-meet this recommendation. It is also recommended that the color ofthe numbers be
contrastin� color from the background on which they are posted.
��'EATHERIZATIOt�T
Storm windovas and doors installed on the dwelling should be similar in design and color of the
primary windows and doors Screens are recommended on all windows that can be opened for
ventilation.
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SECTION 3 - INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
�T��ALLS AIVD CEILTI��GS
Whenever possible, ori�inal plaster should be repaired in a workmanship manner. The use of wall
panelin� and ceiling tile to hide deteriorated piaster is discouraged. If the original plaster cannot
be repairec3 or covered by a thin tayer ofplaster or sheetrock, it is recommended that the old
plaster be removed and replaced with new plaster or sheetrock,
FLOORS
Wood flooring in good condition should be restored to its original appearance. Deteriorated
flooring and sub-flooring should be removed and replaced with suitable materials. Sheet or tile
floor covering should also be replaced if repairs cannot be made.
I�4ILLWORK
Ori�inal trim, molding, built-in cabinets, or other examples of skilled craftsmanship should
retained. Similar materials should be used to replace missing or deteriorated millwork. Whenever
possib]e, millwork that has been painted should be restored to its original condition. Loose and
peelin� paint on surface to be repaired should be remove down to a stable surface before new
paint is applied.
INTERIOR OPEI�IINGS
Existins door openings and archways should be retained. Original openin�s which may have been
closed or altered should be returned to their original configuration ifpossible. Construction of
new passa�eways or enlarjement of existing openings may harm the structural integrity of the
dwelling and is not recommended.
ELECTRICAL, PLi JMBING & HEATiNG
Unsafe utilities that pose an immediate threat to the health and safety ofbuildin�s occupants
should be corrected immediately. All repairs or improvements to utilities within the dwelling shall
be in compliance with the current City of St. Paul Building Codes.
FiRE PROTECTION
It is recommended that all dweilings have a hard-wired (preferred) or battery operated smoke
detector instaIIed outside of ALL bedroom areas. Smoke detectors in multi-family dweilings shail
meet with current building code requirements.
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SECTION 4 - I�TEW CQI�rSTRUCTION
ARCHITECTURE
The desi�n of the new dwellin� should be of a character and quality that maintains the
distinwishing features of the neighborhood in which the dwelling is to be located. New
construction should conform to the massin� of adjacent buildings; respecting the height, volume,
scale, and lines of those dwellinas.
A�IATERIALS
Materials and detailin� should relate to the materials and detailing of adjacent dwellings.
Horizontal lap siding wider that 6" is discouraged, as is vertical siding. Materials imitating other
natural materials are also discoura�ed. Window and door styles and arrangements should be
similar in appearance To those of adjacent dwellin�s. -
LOT PL.�T
The finished site shall be graded to carry rainwater run-offto the front and rear ofthe dwelling
when possible. Erosion control should be provided during construction to prevent sediment from
enterin� neiahborin� property and the storm sewer system. Landscape plantings (trees, shrubs,
etc.) are recommended'in boTh the front and the rear ofthe dwelling. Plantings should be done in
such a manner that they do not interfere with the adjacent property. Walls, fences, railing, and
other outdoor structures should compliment the architecture of the primary building.
Ci��C�
Lots havin� access shouid have the garages located in the rear of the property. Unattached
�ara�es should not occupy more than 40% of tfie rear lot. Garages should be compatible in siyle
and materials to the primary dwelling. Roofheight should not exceed the height ofadjacent
�ara�es.
OFF-STREET PARKING
Parking should be provided either in a garage or in the rear lot area of the dwelling, at a rate of 1
'/z parkin� spaces per dwelIing unit. It is recommended that outdoor parking areas be hard
surfaced.
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DESIGN.DOC
2-15-90
rev. 1
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PART 1: PHASING PLA�T
PART 2: SINGLE FAMILY INFORMATION BY QUADR.ANT
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ATTACF�dEvfENT 1- Page b7 of 76
�i �o�J `�
RAILROAD ISLAND RESIDENTIAL REVITALIZAT'ION STRATEGY
PROPOSED FIOUSIIv`G PROGRAM - DraR �3
(For Discussion Purposes Only)
SIiv`GLE FAMILY:
Subsfantial Rehabilitation:
Target:
Number:
Participation Rate:
Number of UniTS:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Pablic Investment:
4's & 5's
ili
YS°'a
17
537,500
5650,000
Pro�; ams/Fundin� Sources:
Private Lenders
CDBG/Home
Middle Income Housing Fund
Phase IX Bond Prosram
MHFA
Tax Increment Financing
Hous;s to Homes Program
Home Zmprovement Loans:
Taroei:
Number:
Participation Rate:
?�umber of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:
3's
86
30%
26
� 1�,000
5400,000
Programs/Funding Sources:
Private Lenders
CDBG/Home
Middle Income Hovsing Fund
Phase IX Bond Propsam
MHFA
Tax Increment Financing
Exterlor Repair Loans:
Target:
i��umber:
Participation Rate:
Ir of Units:
Ave. Cast Per Unit:
Public Investment:
Programs/Funding Sources:
Ez2erior �'ix-up Grants:
Tareet:
Number:
F�=ticipation Rate:
I�umber of LTnits:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public ZnvestmenT:
Programs/Fundin� So�rces:
Lease/Purchase Pmgram:
Target;
Number:
Participation Rate:
2�TUmber of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Programs jFunding Sources:
2's - 5's
207
10%
21
57,500
$160,000
PrivaLe Lenders
CDBG/Home '
Middle Income Housing Fund
Phase IX Bond Pro�ain -
IvIfIFA
Tax Increment Financing "
�'s-5's
207
20%
21
�7,500
5160,000
Tax Increment Fin2ncing
Donations
.Architectural Opportunity
2
100% .
2
S75,000
Private Lenders
Tax Increment Financing
,��
ATTACffivIENT 1- Page 68 of 76
Acquls Ition�Demolition:
Target:
i��umber:
Participation Rate:
I� of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:
Pro�ams/Funding Sources:
Remove Second House on I.ot:
Tar2et:
Number:
Participation Rate:
Number of Units: -
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Pro�ams/Funding Sources:
DUPLEXES. TRIPLEXES FOURPLEk'ES
Duplez Conversion Pma am:
Targei:
Nunber.
Participation Rzte:
Number of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:
Programs f Funding Sources:
6's
3
100�'0
3
S75,OOD
$225,D00
CDBG/Home
Tax Inaement Financin,g
Second Houses
4
100°'0
2 .
5�0,000
CDBGJHome
T'az Increment Financing
����7�
Dupleaes / Arc�itecturzl Opportunit}�
106
10°'0
10 (Duplexe Structures)
�30,000
5300,000
Private Lenders
CDBG/Home
Tax Increment Financing
HUD Rental Rehab. Program
MHFA Rental Rehab. Program
ina
Density Reduction Pmgcam:
Target:
Number:
Participation Rate:
Number of Uniu:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:-
Pro� ams/Funding Sources:
RenYal Rehabilitation Pr aaram:
T2raet:
?�umoer:
Participation Rate:
Number of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:
F;o` Sources:
,Rentai Facade Pmgram:
Tzr�et:
Nunber:
Participation Rate:
Number of Uniu:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:
Pro�ams/Funding Sources:
Identified Conversion Units
S3
10 °'a
H
530,000
5240,000
T� Increment Financin�
Conforming Rental Units
517
2�a
10
$50,000
�500,000
Private Lenders
CDBG/Home
Tza Increment Financing
HCTD Rental Rehab. Pro�am
MHFA Rental Rehab. Pro�ram
Conformin� Rental Units
517
5%
�
$10,000
5250,000 �
Tax Increment Financing
105
ATTACI��NT 1- Page b9 of 76
Acquisif ion/DemoIit;on:
Target:
Number:
Participation Rate:
Number of Units:
Pro�ams/fiunding Sources:
'�4ULTI-FAMILY APART'MEh"I'S
Apar[ment Ov,ner's Associaiion:
Uninhabitable / Condemned
5
100 i'c
5
Ta3: Increment Financing
To include all rental units in Railroad Island
Public Investment:
Private Investment:
Component Tota!:
Proorzms/cundi*�a Sources:
�'ACAI�'T IAT In'FILL
� 10,000
510,000
520,000
Tax Increment Financin�
Donations/Fees/Dues
h4ove/RehabiiiTate Houses within Railroad Island:
Target:
I�TUmbe::
Participation Rate:
IvTUmber of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
PubIic InvestmenT:
Architectural Opp ortuni��
s
100°ic
6
$75,000
$450,000
������
,„�
New Constrvction:
Target:
Number:
Participation Rate:
Number of Units:
Ave. Cost Per Unit:
Public Investment:
Programs/Fundine Sources:
Ave. 1800 s_f_ @ 570 �
20
100%a
15
565,000
5975,000 ' - (plus public improvements)
Private Lenders
CDBG/Home
Middle Income Housing Fund
Phase IX Bond Pro�am -
Tax Increment Finaacing
Houses to Homes Pro�am '
Tasable/T� Exempt Bonds
AT"TACFIIv1ENT i- Page 70 of 76
CREDITS
Railroad Tsland Task Force
Al Oemvi�, Co-Chair
Tovice Maddox_ Co-Chair
Rose Marie Bomersine
Muriel Dot��
Da�un Goldschmitz
Sue Honecker
Ken Lawrence
Dick A�cCarthv
Consultant Team
Sanders Vlacker Wehrman Beralv, Inc.:
Larry Wacker, Project Manager
Perry Bolin, Housing
Doua Foster, Urban Desi�n
Margaret Griffith, Housin�
Mary McNellis, DevelopmenUFinancial
Discrict � PIannina Council
Sue Vannelli. Community Organizer
Tom Meister
Flo A�ordorski
Ray Mordorski
Mary Needham
Kay O'Brien
Ray Sammons
Bob Stedman
Rosemary White
Dept, of Ptanniny and Economic DeveIopment
CraiQ Blakel}, Economic bevelopment Division
Donna Drummond, Planning Division
Keith Jans, Neighborhoods and Housin� Division
Sheri Pemberton, Neighborhoods and Housing Division
Jim West, Design Section
Anders Wisnewski, Design Section
�� ���
108
AT"TACHIv1ENT 1- Page 71 of 76 �� -��' ��
CONTENTS
PAGE
PLAIV BRIEF . . . . . . . . . . . i - vii
........ .................................
INTRODUCTIDN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . � . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
BACKGROUI�'D . . . . . . . . ... .. . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . I
PURPOSE ................................................................I
HISTORY ...................................... ...............-- .....2
SOC7ALISSUES ........................................................3
HOUSIIVG ISSUES .......................... -.........................._S
URBAN DESIGN AA'D INFRASTRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
OverallIma�e .............................�-�-- �---.............._.12
Specific Urban Design Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IMPLEA'tENTATION PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
iMPLEb4ENTATION PFLASE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Organizational Planning -
................................................18
,
Social Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Housing Revitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Urban Design ..............:.........................................23
T1�ZPLEMENTATION PFLaSE 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Organizational Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Social Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Housing Revitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Urban Desi�n ........................................................36
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
OrQanizational Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..........................42
SocialCommunity ....................................................42
Housin� Revitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Urban Design ........................................................42
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Or�anizational Plannin� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . 46
.........
SocialCommunity ....................................................46
Housing Revitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Urban Design ........................................................46
ID'IPLEMENTATION PHASE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Or�anizationalPlannin� ................................................51
SocialCommunity ....................................................51
Housing Revitafizaiion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Urban Design ...................................................�--..51
DESIGN GUIDELINE AND REVIEW POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
LAi!'D USE AND ZONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
ENVIl20NMENTAL REViEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
NEIGHBORFIOOD-WIDE FINAIVCIAL STRATEGIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Redevelopment Plan Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Bud�etting Strategies for Housing Urban Design and Infrastructure Improvement .... 66
FinancialSummary ....................................................b6
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Swede Hollow - Citca 1910 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Brunson House-Circa1986 ........................................3
Homes on Mount Ida Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Building Conditions Survey A�ap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HousingSurveySummary ........................................ 10
416 Mount Ida Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dovvntown from Rivoli Bluff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Street S��eeping Dump Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Nei�hborhood Entry @ Desoto and Tedesco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
I�Tew Sin�le Family Housin� Desi�n Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . 21
Garden/Green Concept ...........................................22
Bridge Railing ConcepY .......................•-.--.......-.----..27
Standard I�Tei�hborhood Street Light Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Retaining ��'all Design Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Wood and Iron Fence Desi�n Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Phase I Implementation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Phase 1 Housing Improvement Projection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Phasel Budget .......................�---....----�-••----......34
Phase 2 Implementation Pian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Phase 2 Aousing Improvement Projection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Phase 2 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • - - - 39
Phase 3 Implementation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Phase 3 Housing Improvement Projection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Phase3 Bud�et ................. ............-�----�•-----....45
Fhase 4 Impiementation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Phase 4 Housin� Improvement Projection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Phase4 Budget ...........................................�---..50
Phase 5 Implementation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S4
Phase 5 Housing Improvement Projection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PhaseSBudget .................................................56
Current Implem�ntation Plans and Funding Sources for Urban
Design and Infrastructure Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
E�sting Zoning ................................................61
Proposed Zoning Changes ........................................62
Railroad Island Redevelopment Area Expanded Ta�c Increment
Area Tax Increment Finance District $udget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-71
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Ih'DEX OF APPE\'DI�
APPE]�TDIX A:
APPEI`TDI� B:
APPEI�TDIX C:
APPENDIX D:
APPEI�TDIX E:
APPENDIX F:
APPENDIX G:
APPEI�TDIX H:
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The People in Railroad Island (Demographics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Existing/Proposed Zoning Districts in Railroad Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Site Improvement Cost Estimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Existing Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Existin� Street Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Existing Traffic Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
District 5 Planning Council Recommended Residentiai Guidelines ..... 84
Railroad Island Residential Revitalization Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
CREDITS .......... ........................................�...........108
ATTACHMEI�NT 1- Page 73 of 76
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INTRODUCTION
The Railroad Island SmaII Area Plan was
developed by a neighborhood-based task
force appointed by the District 5 Plannin�
Council at the requesT of ihe Planning
Commission. The task force was assisted by
the DepaRment of Piannin� and Economic
Development staff and the consulting firm of
Sanders Wacker Wehrman $ergly, Inc. The
ptan contains specific recommendations for
improvements to the houses, businesses,
sYreets, parks, and other public places in
Railroad Island. There are also
recommendations for changes in zoning and
specific steps for improvin� community lif
in the neighborhood. Development of this
smali area ptan is the first s2ep in a process to
implement a variety of pro�rams and
improvements in Railroad Isiand that wi11
result in greater stability, an improved quality
oi life for its residents, and a better condition
for nei�hborhood businesses.
BA('KGROUND
The Railroad Island Neighborhood is located
in the soufhwest tip ofthe District 5, Payne
Phalen area of Saint Paul. The study area is
approximaYely 280 acres in size and is
bounded by railroad tracks on the north and
west, Swede Hollow Park on the east and
East 7th Street on the south. The central
and northwesterly portion of the
neighborhood is residential. The primary
retaii area is Iocated on Payne Ave., and
industrial uses are concentrated a[on� Bush
St. on the north end of the study area and
between Hopkins St. and East 7th St. on ihe
south end. There is substantial open space
inciuding Swede IIoIIow Park, Eileen Weida
Playground, Hopkins Park, the bIuffand
slope areas south and wesf"ofRivoli St. ana
in other scattered areas throvghout the
nei�hborhood.
Historically, the majority ofthe housing in
Railroad Island has been single-family and
owner-occupied. Many neighborhood
residents worked at the nearby brewery,
Whirlpool, 3-M and other east-side and
downtown businesses. In recent years,
closings and employment cut-backs have
takenjobs and, with them, economic and
social stabiIity from the neighborhood.
Owner-occupied housing slowly converted
io renTal units which generally has resutted
in a lower level of mainTenance of Yhe
nei�hborhood's housing. The aging buildin�s
have bea n to deteriorate and, currently,
most of the housing is in need of some
rehabilitation. A major goal of this plan is to
recommend effective strategies for
rehabilitation of existing houses in fhe
neighborhood.
The transition from predominantly
owner-occupied housing to the current
situation, where approximately 70 percent of
the units are rental, has resulted in an
increase in social problems. Concerns about
crime.and related social issues were
expressed frequently throughout the planning
process. The proposed housin�
revitalization strategies and other physical
improvements proposed for the
neighborhood in the plan may help to attract
residents committed to the neighborhood and
gradually reduce crime and other social
problems. The plan also includes
information on existing social-action
prog�'ams and recommendations for new
pro�rams and strategies that may help to
make Railroad Island a stronger and more
stable community.
Railroad Island has physical characteristics
that add to its excelJent potentiai to become,
once a�ain, a healthy and stab]e
neighhorhood. It fias architecture that is rich
in character, extensive parks and open
spaces, well defined boundaries and is clase
to downtown and major traffic routes. A
major �oal of the plan is to recommend
urban design concepts and infrastructure
improvements that will build on these
attributes and help to revitalize the
residential, commercial and pubiic spaces in
the neighborhood. Urban design concepts
inciude recommendations for improvements
to commercial areas but commercial
revitalization is not a major focus of the plan.
Existing land uses in Raiiroad Isiand and
future developments and redevelopments are
lar�ely determined by the zoning of
neighborhood properties. The plan includes
recammendations fot rezoning that are
intended to encourage land uses that support
the plan's vision for the neighborfiood.
IMPLEMEi\'TATION PROCESS
The physical improvements and other
strategies related to housing, social, urban,
design, and zoning issues would be
implemented over several years depending
upon the availability offunding and other
resources required to implement the plan's
recommendations. Some programs wil] be
implemented throughout Railroad Island and
other strate�ies may concentrate in specific
targeted areas as mutually a�reed to by
nei�hborhood residents and implementing
partners_ This plan differs from small area
plans for other Saint Paul neighborhoods in
that Railroad Island is eligible for tax ,
increment finance (TIF) monies as part of the
City's scattered site housing redevelopment
district. In addition to financial resources
that may be available from the TIF program,
the plan identifies other potential funding
resources to implement plan
recommendations, inc]uding existing City
grant and loan programs, the City's biennial
capital improvement budgetin� process,
State and Federai funds, and privat�
investment. -
The plan identifies many needs and
opportunities for Railroad Island. The extent
to ��hich those needs and opportunities can
be addressed will depend on the availability
of fundin� sources, and the willingness of
neighborhood organizations, development
groups, the City, and Railroad Island
residents to work together to bring about the
improvements that will make railroad Island
the kind of nei�hborhood this plan envisions.
Following plan adoption, the implementation
process witl begin. Key players in the
process should include a neighborhood
improvement facilitator and community
organizer; the neighborhood improvement
(plan implementation) task force; Merrick
Community Center, the District 5 Planning
Council; the East Side Neighborhood
Development Coinpany (ESNDC) and other
non-profit housing development agencies;
the Cit}�s Planning and Economic
Deve]opment, Parks and Recreation, and
Public Works Departments; the Saint Paul
Area Board ofRealtors and area
foundations. As implementation activities
are organized, other groups and
orgaz�izations may also play key rales in
implementing portions of the plan.
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SOCiAL ISSUES
The social fabac of a neighborhood is one of
the key factors considered by people in
decidin� whether they want to live in a
particular neighborhood. Concerns about
safety, education, community services,
recreation and community pride influence
perceptions of a neighborhood's social
heaith. The major recommendafions related
to social issues in Railroad Island are:
Block Clubs: Organize block
clubs throu�hout Railroad
Is]and.
3.
Community Services: Enlist
participation from existing
community organizations, such
as Merrick Community Center
and St. Ambrose Church, to
assist in providing additional
services and activities in the
neiohborhood and to stren�then
the sense of community.
FORCE Program: Implement
the PoIice Department's
FORCE program where needed
and improve communication
between the PoIice and the
Block Clubs to address criminal
activity, violence and nuisance
properties.
4. Neighborhood Basinesses:
Encourage continued
involvement of the Payne
Arcade Business Association in
the neighborhood's commercia(
development.
Neighborhood Task Force:
Continue the Railroad Island
community task force zo
provide teadership for the
nei�hborhood revitalization.
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6. Social Programs: Seek out
available resources for funding
sociai programs and community
services.
Jobs: Provide nei�hborhood
access to job training, job
refena] and job placemeni.
8. Town Hall: Eslablish a
meeting place for both
organized and casual
neighborhood social and
political activity.
Neighborhood Improvement
Facilitator and Commanity
Organizer: Find funding to
hire a neighborhood
improvement facilitator and
community organizer for
Railroad Island to assist The
neighborhood in implementin�
the plan's recommended
improvement activities.
10. Youth: Reestabtish programs
in the community for youth
recreation and other activities.
HOUSII��G ISSUES
Railroad Island has 248 owner-occupied,
single family homes and 509 rental units in a
tofal of 397 sfructures. The majority of
buildings are in average or below average
condition, however, most of the larger
mutti-family buildings are relatively new and
in better condition. The neighborhood has
affordable, rental housing that is maintaining
its value as well as similar housing in the rest
of the City and is attractive to people seeking
such housing. The City's adopted housing
plan, Saint Paut Housing Policy for the
1990's, emphasizes the importance of
keeping affordable, well-mainYained renial
housing in the City. However, in Railroad
Island, too many of the homes designed for
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oiuner-occupants have been converted to
rentat units. Approximately 70 percent of
housing units in the neighborhood are rental.
The improvement of area housing,
particularly its rental housin�, is amon� the
community's highest priorities. The goal is
to provide a mixture ofownership and rental
housing, meeting the needs of a wide
spectrum of househofds. An ambitious
program is required to attract families who
are interesTed in buying homes and staying
for the long term ta provide stability for the
nei�hborhood.
The plan inciudes a number of housing
revitalization strate�ies that recorrimend a
variety ofimprovements to the existing _
housing stock, replacement of certain
deteriorated structures and infill of new
homes on vacant ]ots. The intent «�ill be to
provide some immediate rehab programs
throughout Railrcad Island �_: th additiona]
activities in areas targeted by the
neighborhood. It is essential that the
neighborhood is brought tosether and not
divided by confining activities to specinc
areas. A variety of activities occurring
across Railroad Island wiil increase resident
enthusiasm and participation in
neighborhood improvements. The major
housin� recommendations are:
1. Private Investment:
Implement a revitalization
strategy that uses government
incentives io leverage additional
private investment.
2. Block Clubs: Organize Block
Clubs in target areas to assist in
providing information on
housing revitalization
programs.
3. Marketing Plan: Develop
and implement a marketine plan
that focuses on the strengths of
the neighborhood.
4. Financial Assistance: Offer
financial assistance, such as
loans and grants, to stimulate
private investment and build
confidence in the
neighborhood.
5. Home Ownership: Emphasize
home ownership in Railroad
Island.
6. Tradifional Characfer:
Maintain the traditional
character of existing homes in
an affordable manner and
design new construction to be
compatible with e�sting
architecture.
7. Infrastructure and Urban
Design: Coordinate
infrastructure and urban design
improvements with housing
improvements in
implementation to gain
maximum,impact.
8. Substandard Homes:
Remove existing substandard
homes.
9. Rehabilitate Homes:
Rehabilitate e�cisting homes
wherever feasible.
10. Rental Properties: Improve
management and maintenance
ofrental properties.
11. Parking: Provide off-street
parking where needed.
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??. Rezoning: Down-zone certain
residentia( areas to maintain the
existing character and promote
owner-occupied, single family
homes.
I3. Vacant Houses: Acquire
vacant houses for rehabilitation
or demolition and acquire open
lots that are potential siTes for
infill development.
1?. Termite Erldication Plan:
Develop plan/pro�ram to
address termite issues in the
neighborhood. This must be
addressed priorto proceedin�
with any housing initiative.
URBA� DESIGN CON EPTS AND
Il� IMPROVEMENTS
Urban desian is abouT creatin� an arban
environment ihat is functional a�d attractive
and that uplifts the spirits ofthose who live,
work or ��isit there. It is about our physical
surroundings including laad use, circulation
systems, buildings and open space and how
these components are integrated to help
c;eate a riable and heaithy community.
Effective urban design is achieved within a
social, economie, political context and is the
result_of coordinated public and private
decisions.
A basic urban design concept referred to as
the "Garden / Green" concept is proposed
for the neiahborhood. It suggests that a
neTwork of connected open spaces and
gar@ens be used to visually tie tt�e
communit�� together. The concept would
provide an urban design and infrastructure
framework for the community. The range of
physical improvemenYS that could be
developed as part of the Garden / Green
concept ���ould include:
2.
4.
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Swede Hallow; The plan
recommends improved access,
activity areas, lighting,
Iandscapin�. The
improvements would
complement the proposed
Burlington Northern Regional
Trail scheduled for construction
in Swede Hollow in 1994.
Rivoli VVest Slope: This
wooded slope locafed adjacent
to the railroad tracks on the
west edge offhe neighborhood
should be developed for open
space and recreational activities
after the sYreet sweeping dump
site is closed in 1995.
Railroad Yards: The railroad
companies should be
encouraged to develop
landscaped buffer areas; to
landscape right-of-way
embankments and to remove
debris from railroad properties.
North-South Pedestrian Link
af Tedesco: The pian
recommends construction of a
pedestrian passa�e in line with
Burr St. and between Labor
Plaza and adjacent single family
homes. This would re-estabiish
a Iinic between Tedesco St. and
North St. and between the
north and south areas of
Railroad Island.
5. Earks: The plan recommends
that "pocket parks" be
developed on selected vacani
properties, that Hopkins Park
be developed as a pocket park
and that consideration be �iven
to separating incompatible
basketball and young children
activities at Eileen Weida Park.
6. Streetscape: A new system of
lighting, landscaping, signage,
retainin� wa13s, fences, etc.
should be used to improve
neishborhood streets.
Neighborhood Entries:
Landscaping and special
features should be located at
the entries to help establish an
identity for Railroad Island.
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Residentiat / Industrial
Buffer Zones: Buffer zones
should be constructed to
mitigate land use conflicts in
the north and south areas where
residential properties abut
industrial and commercial uses.
St. Paui Tennis Ciub: The
plan recommends that the
appearance of the building and
site be upgraded with ne�v
landscaping and e�erior
building improvements.
10. Gardens: Existin� and new
open spaces should be
considered for a variety of
unique gardens that would be
designed to reflect the special
character ofRailroad Island.
1 l. Community Clean-up: An
organized clean-up program
should be started for both
public and private properties to
�ive impetus to the "Crarden (
Gseen" concept and to improve
the appearance and image of
the neighborhood.
12. Parking: To alieviate the
parking problems in residential
areas, the plan proposes that
clusters of gara�es be
constructed at key locations
and that they be cooperatively
owned by benefiting residents.
l3. Overhead Ufilities: Electric,
telephone and cable TV tines
are often unsightly and should
be placed underground
whenever possible.
14. Tra�c Controi Devices: The
plan recommends that stop
signs and eventually stoplights
be installed at Tedesco and
Burr and that driver-alert signs
be installed at streets flanking
Eileen Weida Playground.
15. Dump Site: The Public Works
Department plans to
discontinue dumping of street
sweepings at the dump site in
1995_ The plan recommends
that an en�ineering analysis be
made to search for
contaminants and to identify all
other physical and technical
constraints that may affect
reuse of the property. The site
shoutd be stabilized and
eventually developed for
recreation use.
16. Community Foca1 Point: The
plan recommends that the
Merrick Community Center, the
Yarusso / Morelli commercial
cluster and Bedford St. houses
be defined and developed as the
community core. Providing a
place for community meetings
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and developing a community
garden behveen hlerrick Center
and Beaumont St. ���ould help
to strengthen this concept.
17. Drewry Lane Area: This
strategic area should be
considered for mixed use
development of low to medium
density.
18. Rivoli Bluff: Single family
homes with a style appropriate
to the cominunity character
should be developed alon�
Rivoli St.
19. Tedesco / DeSoto Area:
Single family homes should be
developed in this area.
Urban design concepts and infrastructure
improvements are scheduled for
impleraentation, alone with housing
improvements.
LAND L7SE AND ZONIlVG
The followin� are the major
recommendations related to land use and
zoning: (1) Down-zone most Ri\4-2
(mutti-family) areas to RT-1 (sin�Ie family,
duplex) Yo encourage developmeni of
single-family and two-family structures. This
v.�ould also discourage conversion of existing
single-family structures to muiti-family units
and would encourage the resioration of
divided structures back to single family use;
(2) Rezone additional areas in the
neighborhood so that zoning reflects current
land uses that are considered appropriate for
the properties.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES AND REVIEVV
POLICY �
The plan recommends that the approved
DisTrict 5 Planning Council's Residential
Design Guidelines, attached and made a part
of the Railroad Island Small Area Plan, be
considered in the rehabilitation of existing
residentia! buitdings and sites and for new
housin� development projecis. The
guidelines are intended to help reinforce
Railroad Island's special character and urban
location. Additiona( guidelines may be
developed for specific projects as they are
proposed for rehabilitation of existing,
non-residential buildings and sites and for
new pubtic and private development projects.
�NVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
A review of environmentai conditions in the
neighborhood was conducted To determine if
there are any sitcs that are environmentally
sensitive, have been contaminated or support
commercial activity that handles hazardous
materials. The sTreet sweeping dump site,
operated by the Saint Paul Public Works
Department and ]ocated at the western
terminus ofMinnehaha Ave,, is the only
em�ironmenTal issve identified. The City
plans to cease dumping at the site in 199�.
NEIGABORFIOOD-WIDE FINANCIAL
STRATEGIES
The Department of Planning and Economic
Development has.tentatively identified
funding sources through Ta�c Increment
Financing and other e�cisting programs that
may be used to finance improvements and
strate�ies recommended in the plan.
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