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Approving the use of grant funds through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for Yoerg Brewing.
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WHEREAS, on February 13, 2019, the Neighborhood STAR Board reviewed a proposal from
the Yoerg Brewing Company for grant financing through the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program for additional plumbing and electrical upgrades required at 374-378 Maria Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this project will positively impact the city’s East Side with the addition of this new restaurant and brewery; and
WHEREAS, due to the proposal being of substantial community significance, a waiver to the Neighborhood STAR Guideline requiring a $1 for $1 private match is being recommended; and
WHEREAS, project activities occurring after November 26, 2018 are eligible for STAR dollars; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Mayor and the Saint Paul City Council to participate in the financing of these activities by providing up to $4,800 in grant financing through the Ward 7 Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program; now be it
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Mayor, the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby authorizes and directs the appropriate City officials to execute the necessary grant documents to implement this Resolution, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, staff of the Department of Planning and Economic Development are further authorized and directed to proceed with all other actions necessary to implement this Resolution.