Attachment A For Local Governments Requesting a 2014 Capital Appropriation I.

Project Basics 1) Name of the local government or political subdivision that is submitting the request: City of Saint Paul 2) Project title: Historic Palace Theater Renovation 3) Project priority number (if the applicant is submitting multiple requests): 3 4) Project location (please list town(s)/city(ies) and county(ies): Saint Paul, Ramsey County 5) Ownership and Operation: Who will own the facility: City of Saint Paul_ Who will operate the facility: The City with management partners_ Names of any private entities that will occupy/use any portion of the building: TBD 6) Project contact person (name, phone number and email address): Joe Spencer Office of the Mayor 651-266-8524 joe.spencer@ci.stpaul.mn.us J.D. Burton Office of the Mayor 651-266-6545 j.d.burton@ct.stpaul.mn.us II. Project Description 7) Description and Rationale: Provide a brief project description and rationale (one page maximum). The very first sentence of this narrative should identify what is being requested. Example: This request is for $_ in state bond funding to acquire land, predesign, design, construct, furnish and equip (all that apply) a new _______ facility located in (city) and (county) __(purpose)_____. As part of the project rationale, be sure to explain what public purpose the project is meeting and how. This request is for $6,000,000 in state bond funding to predesign, design, construct, furnish and equip the renovation of the historic Palace Theater in Saint Paul, Ramsey County. This project will preserve an important historic asset in the heart of the Capital City, and continue
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Minnesotas long tradition supporting contemporary music and arts for the Metro Region and the state of Minnesota as a whole. Built in 1916 as a 1,800 seat Vaudeville Theater, the Palace Theater hosted such performers as the Marx Brothers, Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, Babe Ruth, Gracie Allen, and many more. Downtown Saint Paul was once home to thirty similar such theater spaces, but now only two remain: the Palace and the Fitzgerald (formerly the World Theater). The Palace focused on the performing artists who had broad popular appeal to Minnesotans seeking out the popular music of their time, comedy shows, and similar performances. Renamed the Palace-Orpheum, the theater hosted a combination of talkies and live performances until the 1940s, when it focused exclusively on film. The theater closed in the late 1970s and reopened briefly in 1986 to host a season of Prairie Home Companion while the Fitzgerald (World) Theater was undergoing renovations. In 2001, the Brave New Workshop opened the lobby as a theater space for a short run. The public purpose of renovating this historic vaudeville theater mirrors that of other important arts venues throughout the state. Just as the orchestral venues, major theater projects, or museums provide an important civic space for Minnesotans to gather and celebrate the uniquely rich culture of our state, so too will the Palace Theater create a unique and important gathering place for Minnesotans to gather and celebrate the music of our time. Similar to when the Palace opened its doors in 1916, the renovated Palace Theater in Downtown Saint Paul will once again showcase the popular performing artists of our time. The renovation of the historic Palace Theater will provide a significant economic benefit for the City and the region overall. The City projects the Palace Theater will draw more than 100 events a year, bringing more than 200,000 people annually to the downtown core, an economic development priority. Our market research concludes this project will introduce a segment of the population to the area that will complement attendance at the Citys existing sporting events, restaurants and other fine arts venues. Minnesota has many arts treasures celebrated the world over, including Orchestra Hall and the Ordway for classical music, the Guthrie for Theater, the Cowles Center (Shubert) for dance, and a host of terrific museums across the state. These assets position Minnesota as the envy of the nation and stimulate a robust economy powered increasingly by the businesses and talent that frequent these venues, and demand a high quality of life. Consequently, the State has seen fit to consistently support these venues with state resources. Equally important to Minnesotas cultural reputation is the contemporary popular music community that has emerged in the past 50 years. In the worlds of rock, jazz, folk, hip hop, country, and blues, Minnesota is known and celebrated for developing the countrys greatest talents. The renovation of the historic Palace Theater project will provide a new home for these artists, and continue Minnesotas strong commitment to a robust and thriving cultural community. 8) Square Footage: The Palace Theater is a 48,000 square foot building, all of which will be redeveloped with only a small space to be added to accommodate added restroom capacity.

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III. Project Financing The following table describing the total amount of financial resources needed and the proposed uses of funds must be submitted for each project. Enter amounts in thousands ($100,000 should be entered as $100). Enter the amount of state funding requested on the line State GO Bonds Requested. Uses of Funds must show how all funding sources will be used, not just the state funding requested. Sources of Funds total must equal Uses of Funds total. In most cases, the state share should not exceed 50% of the total project cost. Do the project cost estimates below include inflation (see question 10 below)? Sources of Funds Dollars in Thousands State GO Bonds Requested Funds Already Committed State Funds City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds Pending Contributions City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds l TOTAL* Uses of Funds Dollars in Thousands Land Acquisition Predesign (required for projects over $1.5 M) Design (including construction administration) Project Management Construction Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment Relocation (not bond-eligible) TOTAL* * Totals must be the same. Prior Years Prior Years For 2014 6,000 For 2016 For 2018 Yes X No

Total 6,000

4,200

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800 1,000 12,000 For 2014 For 2016 For 2018

800 1,000 12,000

Total

30 870

30 870

9,900 1,200

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12,000

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IV. Other Project Information 10) Project schedule. Identify the date (month/year) when construction crews are expected to first arrive on site, and the date (month/year) when construction will be completed with a certificate of occupancy. Anticipated Start Date: September 2014 Anticipated Occupancy date: April 2016 (For facilities projects, this information will also be used to calculate an inflation cost, using the Building Projects Inflation Schedule posted on the Minnesota Management and Budget website. 11) Predesign. For projects with a total construction cost of $1.5 million or more: Has a project predesign been completed? Yes X No

If so, has the predesign been submitted to the Commissioner of Administration? Yes 12) No

State operating subsidies. Identify any new or additional state operating dollars that will be requested for this project. (Specify the amount and year, if applicable). None Sustainable building guidelines. Discuss how the project meets or exceeds the Minnesota The City of Saint Paul has an official commitment and policy to meet and exceed sustainability guidelines. Adaptive re-use is the heart of sustainability. Recognition and renovation of underutilized assets and properties preserves the fabric and character of the city while reducing the energy and materials required to provide those services and amenities in a new location. Although this project is not yet designed, a major component of the planned renovation is the complete replacement of the existing 1920's era mechanical and electrical systems with modern equipment and design methods. The planned replacement will exceed the state's 2030 requirement for energy use and CO2 emissions through the use of HVAC building controls, high efficiency lighting and sensors, and energy efficient fans, motors, and equipment. Other categories that will be designed for sustainability include but are not limited to: human health and comfort, a high quality environment, pollution minimization, and recycling and reuse.

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Sustainable building designs. Explain the extent to which the project will use sustainable building designs, if applicable. Sustainable Building Guidelines established under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, which may be found at http://www.msbg.umn.edu/. These are now mandatory for all new buildings or major renovations receiving state bond funding. Sustainable building design will be used to the greatest extent possible. The building will meet or exceed the states B3 requirements with the goal of achieving LEED certification equivalency. All aspects of a building will be considered, documented, and tracked using

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MSBC tracking software with the intent of minimizing the building and sites energy, materials, and pollution footprint. Major components will be designed to maximize human comfort and health, and to minimize adverse environmental impacts. The city will also work with local utilities through their design assistance energy analysis programs to minimize energy usage through the careful implementation of sustainable design strategies. Both first and lifetime costs will be considered in the decision making process in an attempt to provide a balance between initial investment and long term impact. Major building components will be sourced locally and vetted for recycled content and nontoxic chemicals. Installation methods will be specified and monitored for potential impacts to indoor air quality and a construction waste management plan will be delineated at the beginning of the project.

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Resolution of support and priority designation. Has the governing body of the applicant passed a resolution of support (which indicates the projects priority number if the applicant is submitting multiple requests)? X Yes No If so, please attach the signed resolution. If not, please indicate when the resolution will be coming (and forward the resolution to MMB when available): _______________, 2013

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