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RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE Solicitation for Development Updated November 18, 2019 RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE Solicitation for Development Updated November 18, 2019 stpaul.gov/RiverCentre FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR MELVIN CARTER On behalf of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority It’s also located along the proposed River Balcony of the City of Saint Paul, I am thrilled to request – a 1.5-mile elevated pedestrian pathway that will proposals for an incredible development opportunity in connect people to the Mississippi River and drive more the heart of downtown Saint Paul. Enormous potential traffic and vitality into the area. Most importantly, this for development exists adjacent to the RiverCentre development opportunity comes at a time when Saint campus and, through development, we will realize Paul is growing. transformational vitality in downtown and across our great city. Our goals for this development is to enhance our city’s vitality and growth while being a model for We seek innovative proposals to build private sustainability. We look forward to creative, diverse, development atop and/or adjacent to a new or and visionary market-driven ideas for this important reconstructed RiverCentre parking ramp on Kellogg and impactful site. It will change the face of Kellogg’s Boulevard. The development site serves Saint Paul’s streetscape in a way that benefits all of downtown, and convention and entertainment district, which brings our entire city. more than 2.1 million visitors downtown each year for concerts, conferences, festivals and more. The location is a nexus of accessibility with two freeways, two major thoroughfares, and transit converging nearby. Melvin Carter Mayor of Saint Paul RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE | STPAUL.GOV/RIVERCENTRE | 02 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY GOALS Saint Paul is a city that embraces innovation, leans into sustainability, The Housing and Redevelopment A development that: and seeks vitality and Authority of the City of Saint Paul, growth. This project Minnesota (the “HRA”) is soliciting 1. Adds to, complements, and/or private development proposals for a supports the Saint Paul RiverCentre is no different, and we premier riverfront site in downtown Convention Center, the surrounding stand ready to move Saint Paul (the “Development downtown entertainment district, and Opportunity”). The site is located on a businesses in Saint Paul’s Central forward with a partner bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, Business District. that can creatively adjacent to the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention Center. The Development 2. Implements the vision of the Saint make our values a Opportunity is specifically situated Paul River Balcony. reality along Kellogg above the RiverCentre Parking Ramp 3. Contributes to a positive, active Boulevard.” (the air rights) and on available streetscape on Kellogg Boulevard. adjacent land (collectively the Chair Chris Tolbert, “Opportunity Site”) (survey included 4. Serves as a model for sustainable Housing and as attachment 1). The HRA seeks design and innovation. innovative development proposals Redevelopment that maximize the potential of this 5. Enhances the overall vitality of Authority key downtown Saint Paul site and that downtown Saint Paul. complement and/or support nearby facilities. RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE | STPAUL.GOV/RIVERCENTRE | 03 OPPORTUNITY SITE AT A GLANCE Downtown Saint Paul is a convergence of vitality, • Located at 150 West Kellogg Boulevard; Saint Paul, MN 55102 community, culture • 3.4+ acre site and excitement. This development is a one- • In the heart of downtown Saint Paul and adjacent to the City’s convention center, arena, and entertainment district of-a-kind opportunity to contribute to this • Excellent access: beautiful, unique part of • located at the intersection of two interstate highways (I-94 and I-35), • light rail and bus transit, our city.” • passenger rail depot within blocks, Councilmember • within 7 minutes of Holman Field, a regional airport convenient for corporate Rebecca Noecker, jet service, and Ward 2 (Downtown) • under 20 minutes drive from the MSP International Airport • Spectacular views of the Mississippi River and river valley • Above and/or adjacent to the RiverCentre parking ramp • Flexible downtown zoning (B5) • Located in a Federal Opportunity Zone RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE | STPAUL.GOV/RIVERCENTRE | 04 THE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY With its close proximity to the The City anticipates that the RiverCentre Complex and other RiverCentre Parking Ramp structure downtown amenities, immediate can be designed, constructed, and/or access to two interstate highways (I- modified to allow private development 94 and I-35E), and excellent access to integration on top of and/or on land mass transit (light rail and bus network, adjacent to the Ramp. Proposed Union Depot passenger rail station, augmentation of foundations, and two airports), the Opportunity Site superstructure, lateral-load systems has substantial potential for private and other accommodating Ramp development. Through this solicitation, modifications will be the responsibility the HRA is looking to the development of the private development project. community to identify viable uses After accommodating the parking of the Opportunity Site, specifically needs of RiverCentre Complex and uses that complement and/or support downtown public parking, up to 450 the RiverCentre Complex and Saint spaces of the RiverCentre Parking Paul’s Central Business District, and Ramp could be made available to that contribute to the overall vitality support this Development Opportunity. of downtown Saint Paul. The HRA is It is the expectation of the HRA that seeking proposals for any and all uses private development rights and parking permitted under current zoning, such be procured at market values, and that as housing, hotel, office, and retail. the private development require no subsidy. RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE | STPAUL.GOV/RIVERCENTRE | 05 BACKGROUND Saint Paul’s RiverCentre Downtown Complex Located along the The RiverCentre Complex The RiverCentre is the Connected to the Mississippi River, downtown (the “Complex”) is made up City of Saint Paul’s RiverCentre is the multi- Saint Paul is a collection of of the Saint Paul RiverCentre convention, special event, purpose Xcel Energy Center urban villages surrounding Convention Center (the and entertainment venue. arena with an approximate the urban business center “RiverCentre”), the Xcel Occupying more than 18,000-seat capacity. The and anchored by parks, Energy Center arena, and the 250,000 square feet of event Xcel Energy Center hosts cultural and entertainment Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The space, the venue is widely 150 events annually. The amenities, as well as the Complex is a regional draw recognized for its easily adjacent Legendary Roy State Capitol. With 8,500 that annually brings more configurable space and Wilkins Auditorium has residents and over 40,000 than 2.1 million visitors outstanding service. The an approximate 5,500- employees, the growing mix from throughout the Metro RiverCentre annually hosts seat capacity and has of residential, employment, Region, Greater Minnesota, a considerable number hosted some of the most and entertainment activities and beyond to the core of and variety of meetings recognizable performers and enhances downtown’s Saint Paul’s entertainment and events, and operates memorable performances in vitality and contributes to an district for professional in cooperation with the entertainment history. active, vibrant community. hockey games and other adjacent Xcel Energy Center More information about sports events, concerts, and for NHL hockey, concerts, downtown and all of Saint conventions. and other civic activities. Paul is available in the Saint Paul Insider’s Guide (current edition is included as attachment 2). RIVERCENTRE RAMP OPPORTUNITY SITE | STPAUL.GOV/RIVERCENTRE | 06 BACKGROUND The RiverCentre Parking Ramp The Development Opportunity is situated on top of and Constructed in 1970, the 1,627-space Ramp is in need of adjacent to the RiverCentre Parking Ramp (the “Ramp”). replacement or major reconstruction. The HRA developed The Ramp is located alongside a bluff overlooking the a Program Statement (included as attachment 3) that Mississippi River, offering exceptional views of the river indicates that a replacement or reconstructed ramp should valley. The Ramp is adjacent to the Complex and supports provide parking for approximately 1,850 vehicles. This figure events at the Complex. The Ramp also supports local includes 1,400 spaces to support the RiverCentre Complex economic activity by providing parking for downtown and downtown business needs and up to 450 spaces to businesses, employees, clients and visitors. The Ramp and support the Development Opportunity solicited here. adjacent land are owned by the City of Saint Paul. There is a close relationship between the operations of the In addition to proximity to the Complex, the Ramp is located Complex and the Ramp. The Ramp bolsters the ability to adjacent to the Science Museum of Minnesota and within attract events and supports the finances of the RiverCentre walking distance of major regional amenities such as the Convention and Visitors Authority (the “RCVA”), the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, Landmark Center, George legal entity tasked with both managing the Complex and Latimer Central Library, Mississippi River Visitor Center, marketing the City of Saint Paul. The HRA worked with the nearly 700 housing units built within the last 10 years, a large RCVA to draft the above-referenced
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