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4.2. SR 05-19-2003g3ver 13065 Or0n0 Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 MEMORANDUM Item# Ieo_m fi _ 2. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Scott Harlicker, Senior Plannei~/ May 19, 2003 Northstar Corridor Update At the NCDA meeting held on May 1~ the Authority received a report on the state legislative process. As of May 14th, funding for the Northstar Corridor was included in the Senate and House bonding bills. No action has been taking on those bills. Federal funding should be induded in the T21 reauthorization bill. Phone: 763.441.7420 Fax: 763.441.7425 DOCUMENT2 www. ci.elk-river, mn.us 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. NCDA Agenda May 1, 2003 4:30 p.m. Sherburne County Government Center Elk River, MN Minutes of the March 6, 2003 Meeting* Recognition of Lewis Stark, Departing Executive Committee Member Executive Committee Appointments* Mn/DOT Grant Agreement* Public Information Update* State Legislative Update* Federal Legislative Update Construction of the Hiawatha LRT Project Update Other a. Next Meeting: June 5, 2003 * Attachment Action Requested Approval Approval Approval Information Discussion Discussion Information DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Meeting Minutes March 6, 2003 The Northstar Corridor Development Authority met on March 6, 2003, in regular session at the Sherburne County Government Center, Elk River, Mimaesota. The following members, alternates and citizens were present: Mary Richardson, Bob Barnette, Jason Tidemarm, Bria~ Bensen, Peg Aho, Steve Novak, Steve Billings, David Loch, Paul McCarron, Dan Erhart, Robert Kirclmer, Derails Berg, Tom Gamec, Bruce Nawrocki, Paul Ostrow, Scott Harlicker, Duane Grandy, Tim Yantos, Lewis Stark, Felix Sclnniesing, Ewald Petersen, Jolm Norgren, Patrick Cairns, Gary Hammer, Woody Bissett, Bob Johnson, Kaye Bechtold, Greg Bruestle, Dan Lieser, Art Daniels, Jolm Himle, Jim Barton, Luci Botzek, Jeff Dehler 1. Duane Grandy, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. A motion was made by Ewald Petersen, seconded by Lewis Stark and carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 6, 2003, and the minutes of January 9, 2003. 3. Executive Committee Report: A motion was made by Jolm Norgren, seconded by Paul Ostrow and carried unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the NCDA authorize the Chair to finalize negotiations and execme the contract amendment with Anton, Lobov & Associates, Inc. by extending the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2003, increasing the contract amount by $8,500.00, and modifying the scope of services, and also waive the insurance requirements in Section E paragraph 1 of the original agreement. Bob Johnson asked staff for clarification of expanded services to be performed by Paul Anton. Mary Richardson noted that the expanded scope of services would provide additional strategic and advisory services on the project including documentation and presentation of findings to policymakers. 4. State Update: Report on Briefing of Governor Pawlenty: John Himle presented an update on the meeting with Governor Pawlenty at United Defense. He noted that the economic analysis was very compelling to the Governor and his staff and that we should know soon if they embrace the issues. Tim Yantos handed out a copy of the power point presentation made and an informational sheet on conclusions made by some of the presenters. Bob Johnson noted that the Governor was in St. Cloud 7 or 10 days following the presentation and when asked about Northstar, he referenced an incorrect cost benefit ratio. Mr. Jol2~son asked what steps are being taken to ensure that this issue Northstar Corridor Development Authority March 6, 2003 Minutes Page Two and the correct data is out there. Tim Yantos noted that the NCDA is making a list of answers to all questions received from the presentation for future discussion with the Governor and his staff. Mr. Yantos also noted that Paul Anton will be making a presentation to the Legislature sometime this session. Legislative Activities: Bill Sc1='eiber handed out a list of bills which include appropriations for the Northstar Project and copy of HF 688 which would abolish regional rail road authorities. Steve Novak noted that the Senator Dean Johnson is positive that the Senate will allow the NCDA to make a presentation to the Transportation Committee which will give the Project an opportunity for a flee press conference. John Himle noted that Northstar Corridor updates will be sent out to over 11,000 people this week and over 350,000 people will receive the next Corridor Newsletter. Mr. Himle also noted that staff and Mr. McCarron are stmXing a whole new series of media tours throughout the State and that a videotape will be sent out to over 120 cable stations. 5. Legislative Update: FY 2003 Appropriations: Paul McCarron provided an update on the fiscal year 29003 appropriations. He noted that on February 13, 2003, it was announced that Minnesota will receive $164.16 million in federal funding. Of this amount, Northstar Commuter Rail Project will receive $5 million. FY 2004 Appropriations Request and Reauthorization Request: Discussion was held on the fiscal year 2004 appropriations request and reauthorization request. Paul McCarron noted that Congressman Sabo and Oberstar will coordinate getting the Northstar Project onto the funding list. Congressman Kennedy is taking the lead on this issue. Tim Yantos noted that the reason why the Project did not get recommended status is because the Project did not get the State match. Other: Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. at the Sherburne County Government Center. A motion was made by Paul Ostrow, seconded by Patrick Cairns and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Duane Grandy, Chairperson Date H:',~Admndata'~,COMM1TTE\Corridor NCDAX.2003\Mmutcs",0320603 NCDA Draft.doc Agenda Item #3 Executive Committee / Capital Budget Committee and Commuter Rail Corridor Coordinating Committee (CRCCC) Members: Commissioner Duane Grandy, Chair Benton County 3135 Quarry Road NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320/968-5000 H) 320/252-633t Fax: 320/259-4244 Steve Billings Councilmember City of Fridley 5215 Lincoln Street NE Fridley, MN 55421-1868 763/571-5457 Fax: 763/571-1655 Sbillings@qwest.net Commissioner Arne Engstrom Sherburne County 20800 Meadowvail Road Elk River, MN 55330 763/441-3869 Fax: 763/241-2707 LeRoy Pauley l--laven Township 1940 37th Street SE St. Cloud, MN 56304 320/251-4797 Commissioner Mark Stenglein Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority A-2400 Government Center Minneapolis, MN 55487-0240 612/348-7882 Fax: 612/348-8701 Paul Ostrow, Vice Chair Councilmember City of Minneapolis 350 South 5th Street, Room 307 Minneapolis, MN 55415 612/673-2201 Fax: 612/673-3940 Commissioner Dennis Berg Anoka County 2100 3rd Avenue Anoka, MN 55033 763/323-5700 Cell: 612/590-1415 H: 763/753-3014 Fax: 763/323-5682 MEMORANDUM Agenda Item #4 DATE: TO: FROM: RE: April 25, 2003 NCDA Members Executive Committee Grant Agreement It is anticipated that Mn/DOT will be submitting to the FTA a grant application for the 2000 - 2001 Congressional Appropriations for the Twin Cities Transitways. The NCDA's share of this funding will be $4,077,850. In order to access these funds, the NCDA must enter into a Grant Agreement with Mn/DOT. The proposed scope of work and budget for the grant agreement is attached. Action Requested: That the Authority authorize its chair to finalize and execute a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for $4,077,850 which incorporates the scope of work as attached. Northstar Corridor Development AttthoriO, 2 I00 3'~' Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www.northstartrain.org NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR SCOPE OF WORK FFY2000 Grant and Local Match 1. Update Ridership $I87~500 The current ridership forecast is based upon the 1990 census data because it was the only data available at the time. Also, the forecast process is somewhat unique since it includes elements from two separate metro areas i.e., Twin Cities and St. Cloud with addition of some assumptions about home based work trips from the non-modeled area between the Twin Cities Metro area and St. Cloud. The ridership, or demand forecast, is one of the critical data elements used to calculate service requirements and cost effectiveness of the project. The FTA has raised some questions regarding calculations for incremental ridership. Since the 2000 census data is now available and FTA has raised the issue, it is prudent to review the forecast process and recalculate the ridership demand based upon cun'ent census data. Since the FTA will require an update during final design it would be useful to have the process reviewed and information developed as soon as possible 2. BNSF Negotiations and Related Research $375~000 In order to construct and operate the Northstar Commuter Rail Project on the freight railroad owned by BNSF, it will be necessary to negotiate long-term agreements with the BNSF relating to capacity improvements, railroad usage rights, construction, risk and liability allocation and operations. Additional research is necessary regarding capacity modeling, risk management, tax and other legal issues. In addition, agreements must be drafted and negotiated with the BNSF. 3. Value Engineering $187~500 VE is a process of systematically applying standardized techniques to review design, products, or services and to identify improvements and means to achieve them. VE must achieve the desired program functions at the lowest possible life cycles cost. The VE exercise follows Preliminary Engineering and will involve certified value engineers and technical representatives from oversight agencies, BNSF, and appropriate members of the PE consultant team. The VE effort will review trackway and systems designs, rolling stock, commuter rail operations and interface with freight rail, and station facilities. The products of the VE session will be recommendations to reduce costs and to improve the effectiveness of the proposed commuter rail system. VE is required by FTA. 4. Public Involvement $250~000 Public involvement has been a key element of the success of the proposed commuter rail in the Northstar Corridor Ongoing activities to keep the public informed and involved in decision making during next phase of work will include additional newsletters, public meetings, project updates, travel to operating systems, small group meetings with affected property owners, operating and maintaining the website, and other tools as necessary. In addition, funds may be used to promote the Northstar Conm~uter Bus, which is operating as a precursor to the rail, in order to build ridership over the next several years. 5. Transit Oriented Development $93~750 Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is the development that occurs around (typically ¼ to ½ mile) transit stations. Ideally, it is compact mixed use development that supports the individual city development plan but also contributes to increased ridership for the transit system. TOD activities to date have included developing information and assisting corridor cities in amending comprehensive plans, developing zoning ordinances and otherwise supporting city efforts to develop and maximize the transportation investment in the best interest of the city and the transit project. FTA considers land use, and pm'ticularly TOD, one of the foremost criteria in evaluating transit projects. The Northstar TOD efforts to date have been very favorably received by FTA. Such efforts have also resulted in concrete development scenarios for-stations at Coon Rapids- Riverdale, Anoka, and Elk River. The budgeted task would continue the TOD education and coordination effort. 6. Station Studies $100~000 The Northstar Project occupies 82 miles of the BNSF railway between Rice and Minneapolis with eleven stations. The station locations and physical design elements have been developed, reviewed, and approved by; each city, the NCDA Board, and Mn/DOT, all as required by Minnesota law. The Ramsey station has been included in the draft environmental analysis. While the station is not included in the final project definition, the City of Ramsey has done extensive study and planning for a new town center and transit station. The City has concluded that a slightly revised station location meets their needs and has therefore requested that NCDA reconsider addition of a commuter rail station in Ramsey. NCDA has previously eliminated the Ramsey Station in favor of stations at both Anoka and Coon Rapids-Riverdale. The Board has, however, agreed to re-evaluate the feasibility of a Ramsey station in the revised location on the basis of the new information and a request from the City. The budgeted funds would enable a review of all prior information together with the new information developed by the City. Representatives of the City of Sauk Rapids have requested addition of a station directly serving the Sauk Rapids community. Very little analysis of station sites has been completed to date. The proposed funding would provide a feasibility analysis including review of potential sites, site evaluation, site selection, and project impacts. 7. Administration/Project Management $1707000 Administrative support will be required for consultant selection, contract administration, and other administrative functions. 2 8. Right of Way Acquisition Acquire real property at designated station locations. Total FFY2000 Grant and Local Match for Northstar Corridor $729,250 $2~093~000 SUMMARY OF PROJECTS FOR FFY 2000 Responsible Description Federal Dollar Local Total Dollar Agency Grant Share Project Request Met Council Central Corridor $500,000 $125,000 $625,000 Mn/DOT Red Rock Corridor $709,500 $187,500 $897,000 Mn/DOT Northstar Development $1,655,500 $437,500 $2,093,000 Authority M n/DOT Mn/DOT $135,000 $135,000 Total for FFY 2000 $3,000,000 $750,000 $3,750,000 NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR SCOPE OF WORK FFY2001 Grant and Local Match 1. Procurement for Final Design $1257000 Analyze and develop appropriate contract packages for final design including but not limited to commuter rail stations, maintenance and layover facilities, track and signal improvements, and rolling stock. Requests for proposals including scope of work for final design of selected contract packages would be developed. 2. Vehicle/Equipment Procurement and Specifications $627500 Outline specifications for rolling stock have been prepared as part of Preliminary Engineering. Considerable experience in the specification and acquisition of locomotives and passenger coaches has been gained over the last ten years as new commuter rail projects have come on line. The Northstar Project proposes to review and evaluate the current outline specifications, evaluate various acquisition scenarios, and develop specifications and an acquisition strategy for locomotives and coaches for the Northstar Project. 3 3. Administration/Proiect Management $180~000 Administrative support will be required for consultant selection, contract administration, project financial administration, and other general project oversight. 4. Right of Way Acquisition Acquire needed property at designated station locations $2~698~600 Total FFY2001 Grant and Local Match for Northstar $3~066~100 SUMMARY OF PROJECTS FOR FFY 2001 Responsible Description Federal Local Total Agency Dollar Share Dollar Grant Project Request Met Council Central Corridor $1,225,000 $306,250 $1,531,250 Mn/DOT Red Rock Corridor 987,650 262,500 1,250,150 Mn/DOT Northstar Development 2,422,350 643,750 3,066,100 Authority Mn/DOT 215,000 - 215,000 Total for 2001 $4,850,000 $1,212,500 $6,062,500 4 NORTHSTAR COMMIITER RAIl. UPDATE Broad Bipartisan Support Shown for Northstar Commuter Rail Legislation Introduced in Minnesota House Authorizes Funding for Commuter Rail A bipartisan coalition of 35 Minnesota House lawmakers introduced legislation to authorize state funding for the Northstar commuter rail project. House File 1233, authored by Rep. Kathy Tingelstad (R-Andover), would provide the $123.2 million in Iow-interest state bonding needed to construct the rail line. "Northstar commuter rail is the most cost-effective option for addressing the current and future transportation needs of the Highway 10 corridor. I'm thrilled that 34 other legislators in the House of Representatives have joined me in sponsoring this bill - it's proof of the bipartisan commitment that exists to reduce congestion on our highways," said Rep. Kathy Tingelstad. House File 1233 has been referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and is expected to have its first hearing on April 23rd. In the Senate, the Capital Investment Committee has included $10 million for Northstar commuter rail in its bonding bill. You can track the progress of Northstar through the legislature on our web site: www.mn-GetOnBoard.com. Northstar commuter rail is an excellent investment. For every federal, state and local dollar spent $1.15 in benefits are created. The State of Minnesota will realize a benefit of $2.97 for every dollar it spends on Northstar. Northstar commuter rail is the most cost-effective choiCe for this corridor, Comparison of construction and 15 years of operations costs shows: - A busway would be 50 percent more expensive - Adding a new lane to Highway 10 would be double the cost Northstar will move people. Current ridership projections show that Northstar will carry at least 5,000 passengers each day (10,000 tri day), which is the equivalent of adding 1 1/2 lanes of highway capacity during both morning and evening ru s h hour traffic times. Northstar commuter rail can be operational in less than four years, No major highway improvements are scheduled or funded for this corridor through 2020. Because Northstar uses existing track, the construction time for Northstar commuter rail is substantially less than new roads or busways. Passengers would be able to ride Northstar commuter rail as soon as fall 2006. The Star Tribune on April 7th endorsed the Northstar commuter rail project - you can find the furl editorial on our web site. Here are a few excerpts: "Gov. Tim Pawlenty often says that he wants to do for Minnesota what makes sense. Adding the Northstar commuter-rail line to the transportation grid makes sense. The administration and Legislature should restore the line to their bonding priorities and, thus, to the federal government's list of favorable projects. To do less would go against the wishes of most residents of central Minnesota, where the proposed line enjoys wide approval." "Nowhere is it written that Minnesotans must be confined to traveling only on roadways. Offering choice is consistent with market principles, especially when the price is lower. Employing under-used railroad right-of-way for moving people, whether by commuter trains, light-rail lines or busways, makes sense." 21'0013rd Avend'~; An~ka;' Mynn~:6ta 55303_2265. : 1-888-478-NSTAR (6782) (763) 323~5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. mn-GetOn Board.com How can we afford Northstar when we face a budget shortfall? The State of Minnesota has two methods to pay for goods and services. One source is the state's general fund -- that's the budget that is over $4 billion short. The general fund pays for the state's day-to-day expenses (salaries, programs, energy, computers, etc.). The other revenue source is money made available by bonding. The state borrows money from selling bonds to pay for building infrastructure like libraries, community centers, local museums and hopefully, Northstar commuter rail. It's similar to borrowing money from a bank to buy a house or a new car. Northstar's request would come from this source. Rep. Tingetstad acknowledged that the state's budget deficit makes funding transportation a challenge during the 2003 legislative session. "Even with the deficit, Minnesota needs to improve its transportation," she explained. "Northstar is the most cost-effective option for this corridor, and a smart investment for the state." "In difficult economic times, we should be using Iow-interest bonding money to put people to work on projects like Northstar," said Senator Don Betzold. What people are saying... Army Reservist Some day I hope to be able to drive to Rice and catch the train to northeast Minneapolis where I do my National Guard drills. I have been driving for 8 years and it has cost me a lot of money. - Little Falls Resident Business Leader We have taken surveys where over 100 people in the office here said they would be interested in actually taking the commuter rail if it was available. - Duane Arens, Connexus Energy Earlier this month, the NCDA launched the updated Northstar web site at www. mn-GetOnBoard.com. Featuring the latest news on Northstar commuter rail, the new site is a great resource. It includes an enhanced route map with station details and the presentations .made to Governor Pawlenty in February. Visitors can also find ways to help make Northstar a reality. Check it out today! Chief Authors: Rep. Kathy Tlr Rep. Jim Abeier (R-Anoka) ~gelstad (R-Andover) and Sen. Sen. Dean Johnson (D-Wilimar) Rep. Al Juhnke (D-Willmar) Rep. Connie Bernardy (D-Fridley) Rep. Jerry Dempsey (R-Red Wing) Sen. Mike Jungbauer (R-East Bethel) Rep. Char Samuelson (R-New Brighton) Rep. Greg Blaine (R-Little Falls) Rep. Phyllis Kahn (D-Minneapolis) Rep. Alice Seagren (R-Bloomington) Rep. Dan Dorman (R-Albert Lea) Rep. Margaret Anderson Keltiher (D-Mpls) Rep. Dan Severson (R-Sauk Rapids) Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minneapolis) Sen. Dave Kids (R-St. Cloud) Rep. Dean Simpson (R-New York Mills) Sen. Leo Foley (D-Coon Rapids) Rep. Jim Knoblach (R-St. Cloud) Rep. Judy $oderstrorn (R-Mora) Rep. Barb Goodwin (D-Columbia Heights) Rep. Bernie Lieder (D-Crookston) Rep. Doug Slang (R-Cold Spring) Rep. Mindy Oreiling (D-Roseville) Rep. Denny McNamara (R-Hastings) Rep. And), Westerbcrg (R-Blaine) Rep. Tom Hackbarth (R-Cedar) Rep. Doug Meslow (R-White Bear Lake) Rep. Kurt Zellers (R-Maple Grove) Rep, Alice Hausman (D-St. Paul) Rep. Michael Nelson (D-Brooklyn Park) Don Betzold (D-Fridley) Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba (D-Long Prairie) Rep. Jim Rhodes (R-St. Louis Park) Rep. Frank Homstein (D-Minncapolisj Rep. Bud Nomes (R-Fergus Falls) Note: Authorship is limited to 35 members of the House of F~epresentatives and 5 members of the Senate. Commuter Rail is the Best Transportation Option for the Northstar Corridor Commuter rail is the most cost-effective choice Comparison of construction and 15 years, of operating costs Northstar will carry the same number of people that an upgrade to the highway would car/3~ at around one-third the cost si,500 ] $1,250 $1,000 $750 $500 $250 $0 $1,090 $502 T Northstar $749 Busway Hwy 10 Upgrade [] Construction Costs [] 15 Years Operating Costs Adding additional capacity to Northstar commuter rail is also less expensive than other transportation. Cost to add 25% capacity: · Northstar: $25.8 million · Busway: $39.2 million · Adding a lane to Hwy 10:$1,090 million Analysis by independent economist Paul Anton, compares: · Commuter rail: 1,800 passengers/hour; 82-mile stretch from Rice to Minneapolis · Adding a lane to Hwy 10:1,210 passengers/hour; from 35W to Big Lake · Dedicated busway: 1,800 passengers/hour; from Minneapolis to Big Lake Northstar's benefits exceed its costs Benefit-cost ratio: A benefit of $1.15 will be realized for every federal, state and local dollar spent. v' Each dollar spent by the State of Minnesota will realize a benefit of $2.97. Northstar Corridor Development Authority 2100 3'" Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. rn n-GetO n Boa rd. com 2003 METROPOLITAN TRANSITWAYS DEVELOPMENT BOARD LEGISLATIVE TRACKING UPDATE April 23, 2003 COMMENTS/ FINAL ACTION ISSUE HF/AUTHOR SF/AUTHOR HOUSE STATUS SENATE STATUS FINANCIAL IMPACT Copitol Inveslment Bonding SF 2 Possed Copitol S10M omended Bill Longseth Investment ond info bill for Finonce Committees Northstor - on Senote Floor. Commuter project ond$ ] M for Centrol Corridor Tronsltwoy. House Omnibus HF627 Appropriotes $3.6B Transpodation Bill Kuisle tronsportotion/tron sit/Iocol roods $550M in trunk highway bonding. Transpodalion funding HF196 SF48. Transportation Policy Finance Committee 6-cent gas tax package. Juhnke Dean Johnson increase, gas tax indexing, truck highway bonding 8( 11 county metro- wide half-cent sales tax referendum. Melropolitan Transpodalion HF1546 Referred to Fuel tax increase Fund Frhardt Transportation with portion to be Finance 4/16; not designated to Included In the House Rushline Rail and omnibus bill. Cedar Avenue busllne. Metro Transitway Proposal HF1395 SF1476 Transportation Finance Committee Fuel taxes Hausman Marko Finance increased, Heard April 8; not highway funds included in House distribute, one-half omnibus bill. cent transportation sales tax imposed- COMMENTS/ FINAL ACTION ISSUE HF/AUTHOR SF/AUTHOR HOUSE STATUS SENATE STATUS FINANCIAL IMPACT money opproprioted. Metropolitan fiscal disparities HF1385 Transportation Any county that program adjustment far Lenczewski Finance Committee ~ provides an operating subsidies of light rail 4/1/03; not in operating subsidy transit system provided, omnibus bill. to a light rail transit system is eligible for a reduction in Its contribution to the area wide net tax capacity Light Rail local 60% operating HF627 Included in omnibus (40% Hennepin, 20% transportation bill. Minneapolis and Bloomington). Trunk Highway Improvement HF4/HF1192 Transportation 1/3rd removal of Bonds Westerberg Finance - laid over for significant Severson possible Inclusion in highway Jocobson omnibus funding bill. bottlenecks within Juhnke 7-county metro Nelson P. area. Establish Metropolitan Transit HF153 Transportation Policy; Metropolitan Authority Juhnke not in omnibus bill. transit authority established, certain Met Council and transportation duties transferred and sales and use tax imposed on member counties. Southwest Transit Corridor HF745 Transportation. Policy; Prohibits certain Adolphson not included in rail and bus transit omnibus bill. actions by Commissioner of Transportation/Met COMMENTS/ FINAL ACTION ISSUE HF/AUTHOR SF/AUTHOR HOUSE STATUS SENATE STATUS FINANCIAL IMPACT Councll/Hennepin County RRA. in southwest metro area transit corridors. Cenlral Corridor Transit Way HF271 SF249 Transportation Transportation Policy $2.6M Hausman Moua Finance; heard, laid & Budget Division - appropriated for over; not in omnibus heard April 15. major investment bill. study, engineering and implementation. Central Corridor Transit Way HF1281 SF1181 Transportation Transportation Policy $2.6M Hausman Moua Finance; not heard. & Budget Division - appropriated for heard April 15. major Investment study, engineering and Implementation Rush Line Corridor Transit Way HF481 SF6~9 Transportation Transportatian Policy Autharizing Meslow Lourey Finance; heard but & Budget Division - Issuance of $1M in Lesch not Included in heard April 15. state bonds; Johnson, S, omnibus bill. appropriating Nelson, P. money. Wasiluk Brooklyn Center Permanent HFS11 SF513 Heard in Finance Requiring Met Transit Center Hilstrom Scheid Transportation Council to build a Nelson, M. Rest Finance; amended permanent transit Carlson Higgins into omnibus center in Brooklyn Mullery transportation bill. Center. Ellison Wakota Bridge Mitigation HF525 Transpodation Appropriating Sieben Finance; not heard. $800K for bus service to mitigate effects of Wakofa Bridge construction project, COMMENTS/ FINAL ACTION ISSUE HF/AUTHOR SF/AUTHOR HOUSE STATUS SENATE STATUS FINANCIAL IMPACT HOV Lanes on Hwy. 3(24 and HF1168 Transportation Policy; Regulating use of 35W heard and included high-occupancy in omnibus bill. vehicle lanes on marked Interstate highways 394 and 35W. Cedar Avenue Bus Transit HF570 SF518 Heard but not Finance Appropriating $5M Way Gedach Knutson included in omnibus and authorizing Wilkin Belanger bill. issuance of state Atkins Pariseou bonds for Cedar Holberg McGinn Av. bus transit way; Wardlow Mefzen Introduced 2/24/a3. High Speed Passenger Rail HF1165 SF1286 Transportation Policy Referred 3/13 Gives authority to System Hausman Kiscaden · Committee - not Finance Committee commissioner of heard, transportation in all aspects of planning and operation of system, Red Rock Commuter Rail HF1473 SF1424 Referred 4/7 to Referred 4/7 to Engineering and McNamara Marko Transportation Finance; heard April environmental Finance; not heard. 15 In Transportation review $1M bond Policy & Budget Issue and Division, appropriated. Nodhstar Commuter Rail Line HF53 Transportation Appropriation of Opatz Finance $120M - Authorize issuance of state bonds for construction of Northstar corridor rail. HF 1233 SF27 Finance Appropriating Tingelstad Betzold Heard April 23. money to the ~4v COMMENTS/ FINAL ACTION ISSUE HF/AUTHOR SF/AUTHOR HOUSE STATUS SENATE STATUS FINANCIAL IMPACT (33 authors) Kteis commissioner of Johnson, DE transportatian Jungbauer (DOT) and Foley authorizing the issuance of state bands for construction of the Northstar commuter rail line ($123.3M). HF116 Goodwin Transportation Hausman Finance Northstar Nelson, M. commuter rail line Bernordy funding provided, Lesch bonds issued and Clark money Abeler appropriated ($120M). C: \ Doc \ IG \ 2003leg \JtPowers\03 Legislative Tracking Grid.wpd NOTE: Any bill with GO Bonding included was restricted from being amended to the Transportation Finance Omnibus Bill.