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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-05 May~ Beverly Aplikowski (:o1lneDmembers: David Grant BrellIta BoIdeJI Gregg Larson l.ois Rem ~. ~HILLS Arden Hills City Council WORK SESSION ..I.W.__,.% ArdelI BIIIs,"~ . 55112 . 65.1.63451211 www~m..us 4:45 p.m~ ~onday,January24,2005 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. AdBda Items A. CSAH 96 Landscaping COBceptPlaD B. County Road E Grant Status C. 2005 PMP-Red FOI Grey FOI Feasibility Report D. Trail Declleation for Fonner GoverBor Elmer AndersoD E. Installation of Energy Savmg Traffic Signal Lamps F. 1104 Amble Drive Property Lot Line G. TCAAP Status Report B. Indy Property DRusslon I. City of Arde.Bills IBvoIvemetltmtH State Capitol's 100 Year CelebmtioB 3. CouDcil ReDOrts A. COllncnmemberBoldeB B. CouDcnmember Larson C. Councilmemher Rem- D. COllDcllmember Grant E. Mayor ApQkowski StaJ'tlPresenters Greg BrownIURS Staff Greg Brown Greg Brawn ;D!a 4:45 5:15 . 6:811 Tom Moore 6:30 Tom Moore 7. Scott Qark Scott Clark Scott Clark SchawnJohnsQn 7~3' 11:110 8:3t 9:110 . . . . , URS Agenda Item 2A Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (612) 370-0700 Fax: (612) 370-1378 To: Michelle Wolfe/Arden Hills City Administrator File: 31809363 From: Gregory S. Brown Arden Hills City Engineer Date: January 19,2005 Subject: CSAH 96 Landscaping Improvements Background The Council directed staff to develop concepts and cost estimates for potential landscaping improvements along CSAH 96 in addition to the proposed County Scope. Kathy Ryan has prepared two alternatives for Council consideration and comments. The following is a brief description of the alternatives, including plant materials, cost and maintenance issues. Renderings of the alternatives are attached to the memo. Kathy will be present at the meeting Monday to discuss the concepts and provide renderings of the entire corridor. Landscaping Concept Discussion URS has prepared two alternative landscape plans and cost estimates for Highway 96. The plan for boulevard trees is the sarne for both alternatives. Green Ash, White Ash, Red Oak and Swamp White Oak trees are proposed in alternating groupings of three and four. These groupings will alternate from north to south and provide a continuous rhythm along the highway without imposing a rigid order that would accentuate missing trees. The number of trees is similar in both alternatives, and the bulk of the cost would be taken care of by Rarnsey County. , The color graphics included portray two alternative median planting schemes. Each scheme shows planting group A and planting group B. These two groups represent the different median configurations at the intersections. The numbers of each group for each alternative are listed on the graphics. Alternative I consists of plantings that are linear in character and spread evenly along the corridor. This cxplains the higher number of plant groupings in alternative 1. The preliminary cost estimate for Alternative I includes approximately $115,000 in County costs and $190,000 in City costs for a total project cost of $305,000. Thc cost of Alternative] could be reduced by eliminating three or four of the planting bcds along the corridor keeping only the planting areas near the intersections. . . CSAH 96 Landscaping Improvements January 19, 2005 Page 2 . Alternative 2 relies on a higher visual impact at the intersections with a group of three larger perennial planting areas on each side of the intersection. The preliminary cost estimate for Alternative 2 includes approximately $115,000 in County costs and $170,000 in City costs for a total project cost of $285,000. Both alternatives include additional trees in the boulevard (above the County plan). These trees would be more ornarnental in nature, such as Honeylocust or Serviceberry. Annual maintenance costs for both alternatives are estimated in the $30,000 range. This cost is based on a fairly high level of maintenance including the following activities: Spring clean up and mulch top dressing Weeding Trash removal Weed control Fall clean up Shrub shearing and seasonal pruning Fertilizing, insect and disease control The estimated project costs (or maintenance costs) listed above do not include an irrigation system. The plant species selected do not require irrigation however, some watering may be . necessary during the initial establishment period and during periods of drought. An irrigation system would be similar in scope for both altematives and is estimated to cost approximately $200,000. Funding No source of funding has been identified for thc proposed improvements (above the County plan) however, a portion of the City's cost could be funded with state aid dollars (assuming there is available balance in the City's account). 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Z " '1 " ~~Z~m '" ~ 0 "'--.J-.JCl>O c: ONOOO ." )> e . e s I ~ ,) 8 ~~~ ::reo:; lif r: ", ~~ o '-"""'a <;"l"':<- ~id~ ~%~~ ~ :~ 3g ~, it~ ~ ~~ ib';>;:: g"'!o ". ~~-~ -'Z r;;c-f!! , 0 , 00 ". z o . ^ 0 00 . i{~~E: ~~~c! 8g~~ Q',o-~1jIll ~><2:! ~l~ ~g;r;1 'w ~~ 30 o' .. ",!:E o;ll 2.-<: I .. .!C ' ,~, I , " l>llOU.'l: .. 0 ~~~~fg ~ !:i ::om~n~ m mo ;0 m. Z .0 !:; .0 " ~ ;;: > m z " .., d " "tl " .... ~~~""' .. Z -i Z " . " ;0 ~ <."..."'''' 0 ",,,,...~ g~88 c: "tl tll . e . URS Agenda Item 28 Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (612) 370-0700 Fax: (612) 370-1378 To: Michelle W olfel Arden Hills City Administrator File: 31809363 From: Gregory S. Brown Arden Hills City Engineer Date: January 19, 2005 Subject: County Road E Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvements Background The Council directed staff to look into improving the pedestrian crossing and sidewalk options along County Road E between Connelly Avenue and Old Highway 10. A number of concepts have been discussed at neighborhood informational meetings aIJd Council meetings over the past 12 months. On October 12, 2004 Council passed Resolution 04-56 requesting Mn/DOT consideration of a cost sharing cooperative agreement for pedestrian improvements to the County Road E bridge over Trunk Highway 51. The City Engineer subsequently submitted a request to MnDOT to be considered for the 2006 cooperative agreement funding cycle. The Council passed a resolution at the November 29, 2004 meeting approving the sidewalk for the north side of County Road E from Old Highway 10 to Connelly A venue. The City Engineer received verbal notification from MnDOT earlier this week that the County Road E project was reviewed along with 35 other projects and ranked 14th in priority for funding. A total of 10 projects are currently funded with the next four being considered as alternates for funding if one or more of the top ten are not completed. MnDOT staff indicated that based upon past history of the cooperative agreements prograrn, funding of tbe County Road E sidewalk project is unlikely in this cycle. Current Situation The following is a compilation of options available to the council at this time: A) Proceed with north sidewalk along bridge to Old Highway lOusing State Aid funds for construction ($350,000) and local funds for engincering/inspection ($115,000). Construction in late 2005. B) Proceed with north sidewalk along bridge only using State Aid funds for construction ($200,000) and local funds for engineering/inspection ($66,000). Construction in late 2005. C) Wait and see if other projects drop out of program allowing our project to be partially funded by MnDOT. Reapply for next year's program - Construction in 2006 County Road E Pedestrian Sidewalk Improvemcnts January 19, 2005 Page 2 . D) Proceed with south sidewalk along bridge to Old Highway 10 using State Aid funds for construction ($190,000) and local funds for engineering/inspection ($60,000). Construction in late 2005. This option will require a new resolution by Council. E) Proceed with south sidewalk along bridge only using State Aid funds for construction ($130,000) and local funds for engineering/inspection ($40,000). Construction in late 2005. This option will require a new resolution by Council. Funding Discussion The current State Aid balance is approximately $425,000 however, the 2005 PMP project is progranmJed to tap into State Aid funds ($175,000 in CIP) as well as the Ramsey County Lexington Avenue project ($185,000 in CIP). The final arnount of State Aid funding allocated for the 2005 PMP will depend upon decisions made by the Council regarding project scope. The actual amount of state aid funds needed for Lexington Avenue will depend upon the cost of property acquisition underway by Rarnsey County; although, the Council's past decision to construct a sidewalk in lieu of an 8 foot trail should reduce the ROW acquisition costs significantly compared to the budget cost in the CIP. Schedule Discussion As noted above, in order to complete construction in 2005, the Council will need to authorize . staff and the Engineer to proceed with design within the next 2-3 weeks. . Final Design Period - February - April 2005 . Bid Opening - June, 2005 . Begin Construction - August, 2005 . Complete Construction - October, 2005 Public Involvement URS has been contacting all of the residents along the northside of County Road E and will be able to provide Council with an update on feedback from residents at the worksession. . . URS Agenda Item 2C MEMORANDUM Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (6]2) 370-0700 Fax: (6]2)370-1378 To: File: Pending Ms. Michelle Wolfe! City of Arden Hills From: Nick Landwer Arden Hills City Engineer Date: November 9, 2004 Subject: 20025 PMP - Red Fox/Grey Fox Feasibility Report . The Arden Hills City Engineer will outline options presented in the 2005 PMP - Red Fox/Grey Fox Feasibility Report, received by the Council on January 10, 2005. . Nick Landwer and Tom Moore have meet with the property owners along the TH 51 frontage road to discuss the exiSting roadway and potential reconstruction options. A public hearing for this project is scheduled to be held on February 14, 2005. 0' . . ~ ~LLS MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2005 Agenda Item 2.D TO: Mayor and Council Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator FROM: Thomas J. Moore; Director of Operations & Maintenance SUBJECT: Trail Dedication for Arden Hills Resident and Former Governor, Mr. Elmer Anderson . BACKGROUND At the December 14, 2004 PTRC meeting, the committee members reviewed different options on how the City could honor and memorialize Arden Hills resident and former Governor, Mr. Elmer Anderson. The different options reviewed were the renaming of a City park, a street or naming of a trail section. Thus, you could have Elmer Anderson Park, Elmer Anderson Avenue or the Elmer Anderson Trail. After some discussion, the PTRC thought that the trail option might be the best alternative. The renaming of a park or city street may have some legal as well as community sensitivity issues, whereas currently the trails are not designated by name. The naming of a trail segment after a prominent and historically significant resident may present some positive benefits. Those benefits might be community awareness and recognition of 'our' past, community pride, and financial contributions/grants for the trail system. The PTRC, having reviewed the entire trail system, has selected a segment of trail that they thought would be appropriate to honor and memorialize Mr. Elmer Anderson. That trail segment is located in the southwest quadrant of the City and runs from Glenpaul A venue and Cleveland Avenue to West County Road E and Indian Place. The PTRC, on a 4-0 vote, recommended that the City Council consider naming that trail segment the Elmer Anderson Trail. REOUESTED COUNCIL ACTION Staff is requesting direction on the process. Possible options could be: 1. Do not name the recommended trail segment after Mr. Elmer Anderson. 2. Ask the PTRC to recommend a different trail segment. 3. Ask the PTRC to recommend a different option, i. e. a City park. 4. Form a task force, made up of residents, to study possible options on how to honor Mr. Elmer Anderson. 5. Accept the recommendations of the PTRC. . w ::> z ~ -< ~ rr/ : 4 '--"j j:: ~ ~ I~OJ . THOM CT. '. '" o '" o i" z o .... J: <:> "' OJ '" W Z If . fLu . <:> ,0 0:: 51 "" "'flOEl; SAMPSON PARK . STOWE AVE o z -< --' ~ w --' U GLENP AUL .' < GLIOt-\\-\\LL :0 ~O ffi G(f; -< ,., . WARNING: WHEN WALKING OR RUNNING ON ROADWAYS, PROCEED FACING TRAFR( City Parks Ramsey Co. Park And Open Spaces 621 School District Asphalt Trails & Walks Grass Hiking Trails Existing On-Road Bike Lanes Proposed HWY 96 Trail Future Trails ------------, " .' ""':,' -----.-:-.--,:-:-,.,-.,--;-',:-', I-=-~~-=--=--=--=--=-J Private Colleges . ~ ~ILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2005 Agenda Item 2.E TO: Mayor and Council Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator FROM: Thomas J. Moore; Director of Operations & Maintenance SUBJECT: Installation of Energy Saving Traffic Signal LED Lights. . BACKGROUND The Ramsey County Public Works Department has approached the 0 & M Department about the possibility of a 2005 joint work project. The project would entail the replacement and upgrade of the traffic signal LED lights within the City of Arden Hills. The City would purchase the replacement LED lights and Ramsey County would provide the equipment and labor. The intersections that are being considered are; County Road E/Cohnelly, County Road ElPine Tree Drive, Hwy 96lHamline, Highway 96/Round Lake Road and Lexington/County Road F. This is not a mandated replacement program and the current traffic lights are in working condition. COST The cost of the project before XceJ Energy rebates is $9,632.00. Xcel Energy is providing a rebate in the amount of $4,990.00. A final overall project cost, including Sales Tax is $4,642.00. Additional savings will be realized through energy usage. It is estimated that each intersection with the replacement LED lights will save 100KW per month. The current price, as of January 1,2005, per KW is $4.56. The financial savings in energy efficiency is $456.00 per month, or $5,472.00 per year. The five proposed intersection in this potential project would produce an annual energy savings of $27,360.00. There is no money allocated in the 2005 CIP or General Budget for this project. REOUESTED COUNCIL ACTION Staff is requesting work direction on this process. Possible options to be considered; I. Do not proceed with this possible project at this time, because it was not a budgeted expense and the existing traffic lights are in working order. 2. Proceed with the project, but at a limited scope. The City Council will determine the number of intersections that will receive replacement LED lights. 3. Proceed with the project as stated. Council will direct Staff to determine a funding source and to submit this project for Council approval at the February 14, 2005 Council . Meeting. \\EarthIPR&PW\Operations & MaintenanceIMemos\2005\05 traffic Signal Light Repl..doc . . . . . ~ ~ EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: January 24, 2005 Agenda Item 2.F TO: Mayor and Council Peter Hellegers, City Planne@ FROM: SUBJECT: 1104 Amble Drive - Requested Pedestrian Way Vacation Karth Lake Hills plat; Block 2 Overview The resident at 1104 Amble Drive (Karth Lake Hills; Lot I, Block 2), Mr. Len Gallus, has contacted staff and requested that the Council review vacating the Pedestrian Way shown on the Karth Lake Hills plat from October of 1977. His property abuts a 10' by 150' strip dedicated as a Pedestrian Way, on which a path has never been constructed. The current plans for Lexington Avenue include a path that will be constructed to the east of the Pedestrian Way in Ramsey County right-of-way. The resident of 1104 Amble Drive currently has some sbrubslhedges in the County right-of-way to the east of the Pedestrian Way, which gives the Pedestrian Way the appearance that it is actually part of the resident's lot. The resident has essentially used the Pedestrian Way as part of his property and maintained the property accordingly for approximately 28 years. However the recent discussions of Lexington Avenue renovation alerted the resident that he actually had less property than he had thought. Typically lots in the R-l Zoning district are supposed to have minimum dimensions of 95 feet by 130 feet and 14,000 square feet in area. Mr. Gallus' property is irregularly shaped with the smallest side along the northern property line (Amble Drive) at approximately 84 feet. The other dimensions (150 feet, 120 feet, 155feet) and area meet the R-l district requirement. In addition to the one property dimension not meeting the City standards, this property is also non- Page 1 of2 \\Earth\Planning\Misc Files\01-24-05 Memo to Council on 1104 Amble Drive & request for Vacation of Pedestrian Way.doc ~ . . conforming due to the Side Yard Comer setback. The Side Yard Comer setback regulation creates a setback for comer properties which is equivalent to the front yard setback. In this particular situation, the resident's property would require a Side Yard Comer setback of 40 feet, where the resident's home is approximately 19 feet from the east property line. . Potential Options for the City Council to Consider: 1. The City Maintains Ownership of the Pedestrian Way: Staff has reviewed the resident's request with the City Engineer, Director of Operations and Maintenance, and Ramey County's Project Manager for the Lexington Avenue project. All of these individuals indicated that while the Pedestrian Way has not been used yet, it may be required in the future. They have pointed out that additional right-of-way had to acquired from the property owners to the north for the current round of Lexington A venue improvements. In addition, if a signal or additional utilities needed to be located in the right-of-way to the east of the Pedestrian Way, it may require shifting the pathway to the west and perhaps onto the Pedestrian Way. The resident has indicated that if the City is to retain the property he would like to see the City maintain the property. ~ a. Staff's Action: If the Council determines that the City should retain the Pedestrian Way, staff's action would be to write a letter to the resident stating that . the City Council is not interested in vacating the Pedestrian Way. 2. Vacate the Pedestrian Way, attach the vacated property to Karth Lake Hills, Lot 1, Block 2 (1104 Amble Drive): The process to vacate the Pedestrian Way is similar to the process to vacate a right-of-way. The City would have to hold a public hearing and make a finding that the Pedestrian Way was no longer necessary for a public purpose. The vacated Pedestrian Way would then be adjoined to the resident's property to the west. a. Staff's Action: If the Council determines that the Pedestrian Way should be vacated, staff would set a public hearing for the vacation to be held before the Planning Commission. Reuuested Actiou Staff is seeking work direction for this process. 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Amble and Morlys Amble, husband and wife, \' \:- I; ~ ~" '" ~-- ~"- ~'" ~"" ~~ ~ Water E le..-atioo 929.8 March 27,1973 :8j I(mow All Persons By These Presents thot: QJ!I!lefS of the following described property situated in the City of Arden "'fls, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Subject to L<lxillC}ton Avenue, all thot port of the North 1/2 of the Sf 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 22. T 30 N, R 23 W, lying Northeosterly of the followilfg described line: beginnillC} at 0 point on 1he South line of the North 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said s.dion 22, distant 625 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof, _ACe Northwesterly by 0 deflection angle of 480 to the right from . .. South line to 0 point on the North line of soid North 1/2 and lWe terminating, Ramsey County, Minnesoto. 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'" :;: CD <IJ '" o:l (f) (3 C C :0 o () >, CD <IJ E '" rY ili u .. ::l o III <1z 1i3 Q) u.. 0 CO Ln '<t II 0 , (') ~ CD ell 0 () (f) "! !.~h ~~~a:!l: l~llt:liH ~"}~J~~t .,:; ll!>'ll! '" Id!> it ::l ~:"'H~H .0 ~al~~p ~ jH1H~~ ;!~idg a ~~.~ i.5! i j-iQ:i_j... '!'l!!>l ~~8hH! l~!'nli Fl'l" uHi..1 iii~~qgl ~flJ:n~ ~.1 ~ n J>"..... ~ . .. :i'"I..!l l!~5Z~ijj~,,: ,€, I!; 11' ji;!jllli .:;~hi~q .,Ill,!!. H~f~j6~~ "Jl!!l " ~i !h~B ijHiH! ~:l:nt&h~ '" o o '" c. '" ::;: <ll '" '" '" '!:! ~ z- c: :l o () '" <ll '" E &. ~ ~ III if) :j ::r:~ l!l~ ~ f1t \ .."c~ ~~~;;~ ~~~~~ z~"'_~ ~ ii'~c18~ "~~ ! ~ . . . ~ ~ILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2005 Agenda Item 2.G TO: Mayor and City Council Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator FROM: Scott Clark, Community Development Director SUBJECT: TCAAP Update Staff will give the City Council a brief review of current activities to date including the ontcomes from the January 20,2005 teleconference with the GSA, Army and regulators. It is the intention of staff to have a number of items ready for the Council's January 31, 2005 meeting, which may include: 1) Discussion of Economic Development Commission progress and relevant materials sent to them to date. 2) Schedule flow chart. 3) An outline of possible policy considerations. 4) Public funding sources. 5) Summary documents showing what needs to be produced, and by whom, to complete the early transfer. If the Council has any questions prior to the January 24,2005 meeting, please e-mail me so I can research the same. l\Earth\PlanninglMisc FileslTCAAPICouncil UpdateIOI-24-05 update.doc . . . ~ ~HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2005 Agenda Item 2.H TO: Mayor and City Council Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator FROM: Scott Clark, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Indy Property Discussion Attached is a purchase agreement from Holiday Stationstores, Inc., dated January 18,2005 for the Indy property. Staff has submitted this to our City Attorney for review and we have tentatively placed this on the January 31, 2005 agenda. Holiday would like to get their zoning/special use permit approvals in Marchi April and to have a closing on this property no later than September 30, 2005. \\Earth\P]anningIMisc Files\Indy\Purchase Agreement.doc .' . . . Hig hway 96 and 35W Arden Hills, MN HelD: Rec: 01118/2005 HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC. PURCHASE AGREEMENT Arden Hills, Minnesota THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of January 1~0: 2005, by HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC., a Minnesota corporation, 4567 American West Boulevard, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437 ("Buyer") and CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, a Minnesota municipal corporation, 1245 West Highway 9El, Arden Hills, MN 55112.5743 ("Seller"). RECITALS Seller owns certain real property, of approximately 3.723 acres, situated at the Southeast Corner of the intersection of Highway 96 and Highway 35W In the City of Arden Hills, Ramsey County, Minnesota, which real property is depicted on Exhibit A and legally described on Exhibit B (the "Initial Property"). As part of the approval process set forth in Section 5.5, Buyer will subdivide the Initial Property into two parcels: (a) a parcel to the west of the west line of the existing overhead electric line easement (the "City Parcel"); and (b) a parcel to the east of the west line of the existing overhead electric line easement ( the parcel to the east of the west line of the existing overhead electric line easement shall be, together with all improvements thereon and all easements and rights benefiting or appurtenant thereto, the "Property"). Seller desires to sell the Property to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase the Property from Seller. . Now, therefore, the parties agree as follows: 1. Purchase Price and Manner of Payment. The total purchase price ("Purchase Price") to be paid by Buyer to Seller for the Property sl1all be Eight Hundred Thousand dollars ($800,000) payable as follows: (a) Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) as earnest money (to be paid to First American Title Insurance Company ("Title"), to be held in escrow by Title), the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged ("Earnest Money"); and (b) the balance in cash on the Closing Date (as such term is defined in Section 6)_ 2. Available Surveys, Tests, and Reports. On or before twenty (20) days from the date of execution of this Agreement by Seller and Buyer ("Execution Date"), Seller shall provide Buyer with copies of all surveys and environmental reports previously conducted of the Property and copies of all previously obtained title information regarding the Property, if any. 3. Buyer's Investiqations. Seller shall allow Buyer and Buyer's agents access to the Property without charge and at all times for the purpose of Buyer's investigation and Purchase Agreement 3.doc 1 testing of the Property, including surveying and testing of soil and groundwater ("Buyer's . Investigatians"). Buyer shall pay all costs and expenses of Buyer's Investigations. Upon written request of Seller, Buyer shall provide to Seller copies of all written test results and reports. Buyer shall not be responsible for liens, liability, loss, expense or costs arising out of the discovery or presence of Hazardous Substances (as such term is defined in this Section) on the Property or otherwise arising out of Seller's noncompliance with any Environmental Law (as such term is defined in Section 9) or other law or regulation. For purposes of this Agreement, "Hazardous Substances" shall include without limitation polychlorinated biphenyls, petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof, petroleum products, heating oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, Iiquified natural gas or synthetic gas usable for fuel, and shall include without limitation substances defined as "hazardous substances," "toxic substances," "hazardous waste", "pollutants or contaminants" or similar substances under any Environmental Law. 4. Insurance; Risk of Loss. Seller assumes all risk of destruction, loss or damage to the Property prior to the Closing Date. If, prior to the Closing Date, all or any portion of the Property is condemned, taken by eminent domain, or damaged by cause of any nature, or the Property is rendered untenable, Seller shall, to the extent Seller receives knowledge of the same, immediately give Buyer notice of such condemnation, taking or damage. After receipt of notice of such condemnation, taking or damage (from Seller or otherwise), Buyer shall have the option (to be exercised within thirty (30) days after Seller's notice) either (a) to require Seller to (1) convey the Property at Closing to Buyer in its . damaged condition, upon and subject to all of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement without reduction of the Purchase Price, (2) assign to Buyer a[1 of Seller's right, title and interest in and to any claims Seller may have to insurance proceeds, condemnation awards and/or any causes af action with respect to such condemnation or taking of or damage to the Property, and (3) pay to Buyer by certified or official bank check all payments made prior to the Closing Date under such insurance policies or by such condemning authorities; or (b) to terminate this Agreement by giving notice of such termination to Seller, whereupon this Agreement shall be terminated, any amount previously paid by Buyer to Seller, including the Earnest Money, shall be refunded to Buyer and thereafter neither party shall have any further obligations or liabilities to the other. If the right to terminate this Agreement is not exercised within such thirty (30) day period, such right shall be deemed to have been waived. In the event Buyer does not terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section, Seller shall not designate counsel, appear in, or otherwise act with respect to the condemnation proceedings without Buyer's prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5. Continqencies. Unless waived by Buyer in writing, Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property shall be subject to (a) performance of Seller's obligations hereunder; (b) the continued accuracy of Seller's representations and warranties set out in this Agreement; and (c) Buyer's satisfaction, in Buyer's sole discretion, as to the contingencies described in this Section: 2 .1 I I I I I Purchase Agreement 3,doc . . . 5.1 Marketabilitv. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall have received from Title an irrevocable commitment to issue an owner's title insurance policy for the Property showing fee and marketable title in Seller containing such endorsements as determined by Buyer and otherwise in a form satisfactory to Buyer, in Buyer's sole discretion, and not disclosing any encumbrance not acceptable to Buyer in Buyer's sole discretion, except for the Permitted Encumbrances described in Section 83. Buyer does not, by its execution: hereof, waive any right to exercise this candition on account of any Permitted Encumbrance or other encumbrance or other mattel' of which it has knowledge as of the date hereof. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. 5.2 Survey. On or before One Hundred and Twenty (120) days from the Execution Date, Buyer (a) shall obtain an AL T A survey bearing the legal description of the Initial Property and the Property, and showing the area, dimensions. and location of the Property, the topography, the location of all available utilities, the location of all improvements and encroachments, the location of any recorded easements, which survey shall be prepared at Buyer's expense; and (b) shall have satisfied itself, in its sole discretion, that the survey does not disclose any condition rendering the Property unusable as a 24-hour "Holiday Stationstore" with a car wash ("Proposed Use"). Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. 5.3 TestinQ, On or before One Hundred and Twenty (120) days from the Execution Date, Buyer shall have detelcmined, in its sole discretion and at Buyer's expense, that it is satisfied with (a) the results of and matters disclosed by soil tests, engineering inspections, hazardous substance and environmental reviews of the Property, including that the Property is (1) free from Hazardous Substances; and (2) sufficient for the Proposed Use, including grades, elevations and compactions; and (b) all other inspections and due diligence regarding the Property. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. 5.4 Utilities. On or before One Hundred and Twenty (120) days from the Execution Date, Buyer shall have satisfied itself, in Buyer's sole discretion, that water and gas mains, electric power lines, sanitary and storm sewers and other utilities are available to the Property and adequate for the Proposed Use. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. 5.5 Approvals. On or before One Hundred and Eighty (180) days from the Execution Date, Buyer shall have obtained, at Buyer's expense, all appropriate approvals and permits necessary, in Buyer's sole discretion, for the Proposed Use, which approvals may include, without limitation, appropriate zoning, subdivision pursuant to Section 10, platting, conditional use permits, curbcut and other access permits, signage permits, building permi~ts, required licenses and site plan approval and architectural approval. Buyer agrees to proceed diligently and Seller agrees to cooperate. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. Purchase Agreement 3.doc 3 5.6 Access/Roads. On or before One Hundred and Twenty (120) days . from the Execution Date, Buyer shall have satisfied itself, in Buyer's sole discretion, that access to and from roads and the Property is adequate for the Proposed Use, including without limitation, median cuts and curb cuts. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. 5.7 Architecture and Site Plan. On or before the Closing Date, and without limitation of the terms of Section 5.5, Buyer shall be satisfied that it may develop the Property in accordance with a site plan, architectural plan, building plan, grading and drainage plan and other plans and specifications satisfactory to Buyer in its sole discretion. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. 5.8. Real Estate Committee. On or before Thirty (30) days from the Execution Date, Buyer shall have received approval from its Executive Committee for the purchase of the Property, in its sole discretion. Buyer is the benefitted party to this contingency. Seller shall reasonably cooperate with Buyer's efforts to satisfy such contingencies. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, Buyer shall bear all cost and expense of satisfying Buyer's contingencies set out herein. If any of the foregoing contingencies have nat been satisfied on or before the applicable contingency date, then this Agreement and any related agreements may be terminated, at Buyer's option, by written notice from Buyer to Seller. Such written notice must be given on or before the applicable contingency date, . or Buyer's right to terminate this Agreement and any related agreements pursuant to this Section shall be waived. If Buyer terminates this Agreement and any related agreements pursuant to this Section, then any amount previously paid by Buyer to Seller, including the Earnest Money, shall immediately be refunded to Buyer. Upon termination, neither party shall have any further rights or obligations against the other regarding this Agreement and any related agreements or the Property. If Buyer elects not to exercise any of the contingencies set out herein, such election may not be construed as limiting any representations or obligations of Seller set out in this Agreement, including without limitation any indemnity or representations of Seller set out herein with respect to environmental matters. Further, Buyer shall not be deemed to have waived any of the foregoing contingencies on account of its execution of this Agreement and its agreement that the Permitted Encumbrances shall not constitute objections to title. 6. Closinq. The closing of the purchase and sale contemplated by this Agreement ("Closing") shall occur fifteen (15) days after the expiration or waiver of all contingencies described in Section 5, at such time and location as mutually agreed to by Seller and Buyer, but in no event later than September 30, 2005. The date on which the Closing occurs shall be called the "Closing Date." Seller agrees to deliver exclusive vacant possession of the Property to Buyer on the Closing Date. 6.1 Seller's Closinq Documents. On the Closing Date, Seller shall . execute and deliver to Buyer the following: Purchase Agreernenl 3.dac 4 . . . 6.1.1 Warranty Deed. A warranty deed, with state deed tax paid, conveying title to the Property to Buyer, free and clear of all encumbrances, except the Permitted Encumbrances ("Warranty Deed"). 6.1.2 Seller's Affidavit. An affidavit by Seller indicating that on the Closing Date there are no outstanding, unsatisfied judgments, tax liens or bankruptcies against or involving Seller or the Property, that there has been no skill, labor or material furnished to the Property for which payment has not been made orforwhich mechanics' liens could pe filed, and,that there are no other unrecorded interests in the Property' except for. the Permitted Encumbrances, together with whatever standard owner's affidavit and/or indemnity (AL TA Form) which may be reasonably required by Title to issue an owner's policy of title insurance with the standard exceptions waived. 6.1.3 Well Disclosure Gertificate. A well disclosure certificate as required by Minnesota law (or appropriate indication on the Warranty Deed that the same is not required). 6.1.4 FIRPT A Affidavit. An affidavit certifying that Seller is not a "foreign person" pursuant to the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 6.1.5 Assi~nment of Permits. An assignment of any permits relating to the Property in form reasonably satisfactory to Buyer, transferring such permits to Buyer, free and clear of all encumbrances for which Seller is responsible, together with the consent of all parties whose consent to a transfer is required. 6.1.6 Other Documents. All other documents normally required in the course of business and reasonably determined by Title to be necessary to transfer the Property to Buyer and evidence that Seller (a) has satisfied all indebtedness with respect to the Property; (b) has obtained such termination statements or releases from such secured creditors as Buyer may determine to be necessary to ensure IIhat Property is subject to no liens or encumbrances; (c) has obtained all consents from third parties necessary to effect the terms of this Agreement and the other related agreements, including without limitation the consents of all parties holding an interest in the Property; (d) has provided such other documents as are reasonably determined by Title to be necessary to issue an owner's policy of title insurance to Buyer with respect 110 the Property with the standard exceptions . deleted and otherwise in the form required pursuant to Section 5.1; and (e) has duly authorized the transactions contemplated hereby. 7. Prorations. Seller and Buyer agree to the following prorations and allocation of costs regarding this Agreement: PurchaseAgreemenl3.doc 5 7.1 Closin!:! Fee. Buyer and Seller shall each pay one-half (%) of any reasonable closing fee or charge imposed by Title. . 7.2 Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments. Atthe Closing, Seller shall pay (a) all real property taxes payable in the year in which the Closing occurs, prorated through the Closing Date; (b) any unpaid real property taxes payable for years prior to the year in which the Closing occurs; and (c) all charges for improvements or services already made to or which benefit the Property and all levied and pending assessments, whether general or special assessments, with respect to the Property which arise prior to the Closing Date. At the Closing, Buyer shall pay all real property taxes payable in the year in which the Closing occurs, prorated from and after the Closing Date. The proration described in this Section is subject to the provisions of Section 8 of this Agreement. If the amount of such general real estate taxes cannot be determined on the Closing Date, general real estate taxes for the year of the Closing shall be prorated between Seller and Buyer on an estimated basis, using the latest known mill rate and value assessed for real property tax purposes, and an adjustment will be made after Closing for any difference between the prorated estimated amount and the actual real estate taxes for the year. 8. Title Examination. Title examination will be conducted as follows: . 8.1 Seller's Title Evidence. Promptly after the Execution Date, Buyer shall order the following (collectively, "Title Evidence"), at Seller's cost and expense: (a) a commitment for an owner's title insurance policy from Title ("Title Commitment") for the Property; and (b) copies of all encumbrances described in the Title Commitment ("Title Documents"). 8.2 Buver's Obiections. Within thirty (30) days after receiving the Title Evidence or, if later, thirty (30) days after receipt of the AL T A-certified survey described in Section 5, Buyer may make written objections ("Objections") to the form and/or contents of the Title Evidence. Buyer's failure to make objections within such time period will constitute a permanent waiver of Objections. The Objections may include without limitation, any easements, restrictions or other matters which may interfere with the Proposed Use of the Property or which may be revealed by a survey of the Property. If any Objections are raised as to the Property, Seller shall be allowed ninety (90) days from the receipt of such Objections to make reasonable efforts to make such title marketable. Pending correction of title, the Closing shall be postponed, but upon correction of title and within ten (10) days after written notice to Buyer, the parties shall perform this Agreement according to its terms. If title is not made marketable of record as to all of the Property within ninety (90) days after Seller's receipt of the Objections, Buyer may either (a) terminate this Agreement and any related agreements with respect to all of the Property at Buyer's written option; or (b) waive the Objections and purchase all of the Property. If Buyer so terminates this Agreement and any related agreements, neither Seller nor Buyer . Purchase Agreement 3.doc 6 . . . shall be liable to the other for any further obligations under this Agreement and any related agreements and any amount previously paid by Buyer to Seller, including the Earnest Money, shall be refunded to Buyer; provided, however, that nothing herein shall deprive Buyer of any rights or remedies available to Buyer at law or in equity, including the right af enfarcing the specific performance of this Agreement. 8.3 Permitted Encumbrances. The Warranty Deed shall be subject to (a) those matters of record not raised by Buyer as Objections; (b) building, zoning and subdivision laws and regulations; and (c) those matters agreed to by Buyer in writing ("Permitted Encumbrances"). 8.4 Title Policy. Buyer will obtain and pay for its own title insurance policy, together with all endorsements, if desired. 9. Warranties and Representations. Seller warrants and represents the following to Buyer, and acknowledges that Buyer has relied on such representations and warranties in agreeing to enter into this Agreement: 9.1 Governmental Matters. Seller has not received written notice, and has no knowledge, of (a) any pending or contemplated annexation or condemnation proceedings, ar purchase in lieu of the same, affecting or which may affect all or any part of the Property; (b) any proposed or pending proceeding to change or redefine the zoning classification of all or any part of the Property; (c) any proposed changes in any road patterns or grades which would adversely and materially affect access to the roads providing a means of ingress or egress to or from the Property; or (d) any uncured violation of any legal requirement, restriction, condition, covenant or agreement affecting the Property or the use, operation, maintenance or management of the Property. 9.2 Consents. No consents or approvals from any other party are necessary to effect the transaction contemplated hereby. 9.3 Title. At Closing, Seller will be the sole owner of the Property and will transfer to Buyer at Closing good and marketable title to the Property, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances. Specifically but not by way of limitation, (a) there shall be no leases, tenancies, agreements or other contracts of any nature or type affecting ar serving the Property as of the Closing Date (other than the Permitted Encumbrances); (b) the Property is not subject to any other contracts for sale, options, rights of first refusal or similar contract rights or restrictions on Seller's right to sell any of the Property; and (c) no subdivision or lot split is necessary in order to sell the Property to Buyer. 9.4 Environment. No condition exists on the Property that may support a claim or cause of action under (a) the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ["CERCLA"], 42 U.S.C. S 9601-9657, as amended, or any similar state law or local ordinance; (b) the Resource Conservation PurcnaseAgreemenl3.doc 7 and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 u.s.c. 3 6901, et seq.; (c) the Federal Water . Pollution Control Act, 33 US.C. 3 1251 et seq.; (d) the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. S 7401, et seq.; (e) the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 31251 et seq.; (f) the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 32601 et seq.; (g) the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 3 300(f) et seq.; (h) the Minnesota Environmental Response and Liability Act, Minn. Stat. S 155B; (i) the Minnesota Petroleum Tank Release Cleanup Act, Minn. Stat. S 115C; U) all rules or regulations promulgated under any of the foregoing; (k) any amendments of the foregoing; or (I) any other federal, state, county, municipal, local or other statute, law, ordinance or regulation (collectively, "Environmental Laws"). There has been no release, spill, leak or other contamination onto the Property and there are no restrictions, clean ups or remediation plans regarding the Property. 9.5 Wells/Tanks. There are no wells, sewage treatment systems or aboveground or underground storage tanks located on the Property. Seller shall complete and deliver to Buyer at Closing any disclosure statement required by law regarding wells, sewage treatment systems or aboveground or underground storage tanks. The obligations of Buyer to purchase the Property and to perform the other covenants and obligations to be performed by Buyer shall be subject to the representations and warranties made by Seller being true and correct on the Closing Date with the same force and effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as . of such date. Seller hereby indemnifies and holds Buyer harmless from and against any and all liabilities, damages, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees), causes of action, suits, claims, demands or judgments of any nature whatsoever or whensoever arising from the inaccuracy of Seller's representations and warranties set forth in this Section. The representations and warranties set forth in this Section shall not be limited as a result of any investigations conducted by Buyer, whether with respect to environmental matters or otherwise. 10. Subdivision. As part of the approval process set forth in Section 5.5, Buyer shall promptly take the following actions: 10.1 Subdivision. Buyerwill commence proceedings with the appropriate authorities to create a separate recordable legal description and real estate tax parcel forthe City Parcel and the Property ("Subdivision"). The parties acknowledge that Buyer shall only be obligated to create a separate recordable legal description and real estate tax parcel for the City Parcel and the Property and, accordingly, Buyer may obtain the Subdivision in the simplest and quickest legal manner. Seller shall cooperate with Buyer's attempts to obtain the Subdivision. Buyer shall use reasonable efforts to complete the Subdivision. 10.2 Expenses of Subdivision. Buyer shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the Subdivision; provided, however, that real estate . Purchase Agreement 3,doc: 8 . . . taxes due and payable in the year of Closing shall be prorated pursuant to Section 7 of this Agreement. 10.3 Allocation of Taxes. Until such time as a new tax statement allocable only to the Property is provided, the parties agree that (a) real estate taxes allocable to the City Parcel (from which the proration described in Section 7 shall be calculated) shall be equal to a square footage proration of the amount of the "land only" valuation of real estate taxes allocable to the Property (based upon a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the land area of the City Parcel and the denominator of which shall be the land area of the Initial Property. 11. Commissions, Each party represents that all negotiations on its behalf relative to this Agreement and the .transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been carried on directly between the parties, without the intervention of any party as broker, finder or otherwise and that there are no claims for brokerage commissions or finders' fees in connection with the execution of this Agreement. Each party hereby indemnifies the other from and against all losses, damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys), causes of action, suits or judgments of any nature arising out of any claim, demand or liability to or asserted by any broker, agent or finder, claiming to have acted on behalf of the indemnifying party in connection with this transaction. 12. 1031 Tax Deferred Exchan~e (Buver). Seller agrees to facilitate Buyer's dispasition of real property of like-kind in an exchange for the Property within the meaning of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by accepting the purchase price for the Property from a "Qualified Intermediary", as defined in Treasury Reg. S 1.1031(k)- 1(g)(4), provided that obligations to be performed by Seller and the liabilities to be assumed by Seller are no greater than those obligations which Seller is required to perform and/or those liabilities which Seller is to assume as set forth in this Agreement. 13. Notice. Any notice to be given by one party hereto shall be personally delivered, sent by confirmed facsimile transmission, sent by registered or certified mail or sent by a nationally recognized courier service that issues a receipt to the other parties hereto at the addresses set forth for each party in the first paragraph of this Agreement, in each case to the attention of the President if the party receiving notice is a business entity, and with a copy in Buyer's case to its Legal Department (or to such other address as may be designated by notice to the other parties), and shall be deemed given upon the earlier of personal delivery, the date postmarked, delivery to such courier or the refusal to accept such service. 14. Force Maieure. If there shall occur any event which is beyond the reasonable control of either party to this Agreement and not due to the fault or negligence af that party, this conditian shall be considered an "Unavoidable Delay". If either party shall, as a result of any Unavoidable Delay, fail to punctually perform any obligation (except for the payment of money) specified in this Agreement, then this failure shall not be deemed a breach or default of the applicable time periods in which to perform. Purchase Agreement 3_doc 9 15. Cumulative Riqhts. No right or remedy conferred or reserved to Buyer or . Seller is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law provided, but each shall be cumulative in and in addition to every other right or remedy existing at law, in equity or by statute, now or hereafter. 16. Entire Aqreement; Modification. This written Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written agreements between the parties regarding the Property. There are no verbal agreements that change this Agreement and no waiver of any of its terms will be effective unless in a writing executed by the parties. 17. Bindinq Effect. This Agreement binds and benefits the parties and their respective successors and assigns. The rights of Buyer under this Agreement may, without the consent of the undersigned, be assigned by Buyer to any parent, subsidiary, affiliate or successor of Buyer, or to any other entity. 18. Governinq Law. The provisions of this Agreement and any related agreements shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota. 19. Counterparts; Facsimiles. This Agreement and each related agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts. For each such agreement, all of the . signatures to such agreement taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute such agreement by signing any such counterpart. Facsimile signatures on this Agreement or any of the related agreements shall be treated as originals until the actual original signatures are obtained. 20. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. IN AGREEMENT, Seller and Buyer have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC, By Title Date /t.- sistant Secretarv /11 "!/&/J05 , f By Title Date . purchasE'Agreement 3_doc 10 . . . . . EXHIBIT A TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT DEPICTION OF INITIAL PROPERTY, PROPERTY AND CITY PARCEL {Attached} INTERSTATE HIGHWAY NO. 35W ~*\ \;-.:,\ ~-';;'::):'k';;;- '!~;" . 'ij\li: S~~ ~!~ h " . ,_",-:,-^"n .."...."'\:;..._~..""-" ; r::r~l:-- -.J'- --:,--~~-- ~H ~ :',~'-': . l __-I' ___1---.-- I -.f---!c;.,:" I ......"._' -"v"- ....--r "f,! ,V- ~ ?t.~-. C ! I ------------- - I , -------~--- i _-i.-I.-- I I I I i ~ I I ' , I I. , ______ I .~'" __________ t I~" I/PJ! ! " ,:,~/'--r. ....I~ ' .. \ \-.,,:;, , ---------iL.....J\-,.r"....-\:;~:__ f'--.....-O'if..~. :\~Jt.,':,. ~~---t/. _ _ _ ~ ~~M~~~-~..,_ . f'C/t., -- '; ..~ '~..//I! 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EXHIBIT B TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF INITIAL PROPERTY The City of Arden Hills Revised Remnant Parcel A (including MN/Dot Turnback of Round Lake Road West). LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (To be obtained pursuant to Section 10) e . e ~ ~HlLLS MEMORANDUM DATE: Agenda Item 2.1. January 19,2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: ~ Schawn P. Johnson, Assistant to the City Administrator ~ Q~ SUBJECT: City of Arden Hills Involvement in the State Capitol's 100 Year Celebration Backl!round The City of Arden Hills recently received a letter from St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly requesting our participation in the 100 year celebration of the state capitol. For your review, I have attached a copy of the letter that the City received from the City of St. Paul. City staff is requesting input from the City Council regarding possible ways in which the City could participate and promote the 100 year anniversary. l\Earth\Admin\Assistant City AdministratorlMemo's and Letters\2005lState of Minnesota Capitol Celebration.DOC RECEtv.....n JAN - 4 2005 I CITY OF ARDEN HillS e CITY OF SAINT PAUL 390 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Sainr Paul. MN 55/02 Telephone: 65/-266-85/0 Facsimile: 65/.266-85/3 Randy C. Kelly. Mayor Dear Mayor, Our State Capitol, a magnificent architectural masterpiece in St. Paul, will celebrate its ]00" birthday in 2005. It's an opportunity for every city in the State of Minnesota to celebrate ]00 years of excellence, community and pride. Governor Pawlenty's Executive Order 03-04 provided for the fonnation of the 2005 Minnesota State Capitol Centennial Commission to guide the development of plans for the Capitol's centeunial celebration. Over the course of 2005. Minnesotans and their guests will join together to commemorate our state' s ricb heritage and bright future througb a variety of activities, many of whicb will take place in or near the Capitol (see attached events inventory). However, the Celebration will be inclusive of aI] Minnesotans, demonstrating the diversity, talent, community spirit and integrity of our state's citizens. ~) .~ As Mayor of the capital city, I encourage you to participate in the festivities and promote the Centeunia] within your community. The Ce]ebration can offer the following to your City: . A flag that has flown over the Capitol . A Hybrid "Centennial" rose to be planted on city property, like the roses planted in the Centeunial Garden . Media coverage and coordination of Centennial activities . Planned online educational curriculum for your City's scbools . Promotion of city's celebrations, promotions, etc., via Centennial Web site . Visibility for your town in Centeunial's Jnly 4th parade . Statewide recognition for participation . Opportunities to interact with state officials and other municipal officials . And here are just a few suggested ways in whicb you can participate in the Celebration: . Participate in the Centennial's July 4th Parade with a float, or other unit depicting the City's beritage,local celebrations or citizenry . Submit ideas and/or talent for Capitol Minutes or Capitol Captions . Help preserve historic flags or other Capito] treasures (paintings, furniture, sculptures, etc_) . Include the Centennial Celebration in your City's promotional literature . Structure a campaign to gather pennies or spare change to help renovate the Capitol . Announce an "Official Day of Recognition" for the State Capitol I sincerely hope you consider joining us in the celebration and preservation of our great state and Capitol. For more infonnation and to discuss ways in whicb your City can join in the Celebration, please visit the Capitol Centennial Celebration Web site at www.ourhouseIOO_co!!!, where you will find complete contact and participation instructions. Thank you for your consideration, and here's to another 100 years of excellence. Sincerely, h~.~ Randy C. Kelly Mayor ofSI. Paul . - , ~~2~AL~E~82~? ........"f,SO'l' A 81' A TE C<'\PI'" l'l\.... . Ot. RECEIV~" JAN - 4 200S CITY OF ARDEN HIllS CELEBRATION EVENTS SUMMARY . Capitol Captions and Capitol Minutes o Capitol and Minnesota tactoids o Published and broadcast by Minnesota media outlets o Anyone may suggest a Capitol-related tactoid or person to be "tactoid-presenter" . Centennial Garden - State Capitol o May 2005 o Groundbreaking and planting participated in by all Minnesota counties . . July 4th Parade and Choral Program o July 4, 2005 o Historic re-enactment ot parading historic flags from old Capitol to current Capitol o Choral program precedes parade at Capitol o Parade travels from the Capitol to the Mississippi River C) . . Arts & Education Initiatives o Throughout 2005 o Planned events include online 6th grade curriculum, preservation of historic flags; Centennial overture, seminars, July 4th chorus comprised ot statewide choral groups, and parade participation by high school marching bands, theater groups, ethnic dancers, historical groups and more. o Initiatives are sponsored by Centennial Celebration, colleges (MNSCU and Minnesota private colleges campuses), civic and historical associations ) Come on over to your house