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Approving the preliminary 2012 Bonding recommendations.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul supports the following capital investment items as part of its 2012 Legislative Agenda; and
WHEREAS, this list communicates the City of Saint Paul's priorities prior to the June 24, 2011 deadline for submission to the Minnesota Office of Management and Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Regional Ballpark is home to hundreds of youth and amateur sports teams from around the state and has a successful private partner in the Saint Paul Saints; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Children's Museum educates hundreds of thousands of Minnesota youth with their programs and facilities and has the ability to expand its size and reach; and
WHEREAS, recent investments in the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory have increased regional and statewide attendance significantly, resulting in the need for improved transportation and access options; and
WHEREAS, the home of Twin Cities Public Television in downtown Saint Paul will serve as a gateway to the new Central Corridor and renovated Union Depot and will increase its public awareness through access and media arts; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing redevelopment of the Mississippi Riverfront and establishment of Great River Passage requires planning and pre-design, and
WHEREAS, the consistent flooding of Shepard Road between Robert Street and the Lafayette Bridge must be addressed to provide safety without disruption to residents, businesses, and travelers; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Saint Paul lists its 2012 Capital Investment priorities as follows:
Saint Paul Regional Ballpark $27 million
Minnesota Children's Museum $12 million
Como Park Transportation Improvements $7 million
Twin Cities Public Television Renovations $9 million
Watergate Marina pre-design $1.386 million
Lowertown Flood Mitigation $9.24 million
And BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, should the Saint Paul Regional Ballpark be funded at $27 million during the 2011 legislative session, this project will be removed from Saint Paul's 2012 capital investment requests; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the following projects are supported by the City of Saint Paul and should be made a priority of Minnesota state agencies:
MnDOT Bridge Funds
· Prioritize replacement of the Dale Street Bridge over I-94;
· Prioritize replacement of the Aldine pedestrian bridge over I-94; and
· Prioritize funds for betterments and facade improvements to I-94 bridges east of downtown.
Metropolitan Council - Parks and Trails
· Support 2012 bonding request for Metro Parks Implementing Agencies;
· Support Phalen/Keller Regional Park funding; and
· Support Ramsey County Parks proposals.
Saint Paul Port Authority
· Support 3M site infrastructure; and
· Support UEL site improvements.