4.3. SR 12-15-2003City
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
MEMORANDUM
Item 4.3.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Scott Harlicker, Senior Plannef~
December 15, 2003
Northstar Corridor Update
At the NCDA meeting held on December 4th the only action taken was approval of the
extension of certain contracts for services. Initial information on the updated ridership study
should be available for the January meeting.
The local citizen group supporting the Northstar Commuter Rail, All Aboard Elk River, also
met on December 4~h. Th~ are planning a rally to show support for the Northstar Corridor
on February 9h at 7:00P.M. The rally will be held at the Elk River High School. The group is
also developing a web site. On February 26~h there will be a rally at the state capital from
10:00 A.M. until noon with oppommities to speak with legislators. All Aboard Elk River is
trying to arrange bus transportation to St. Paul for that rally.
Phone: 763.635.1000
Fax: 763.635.1090
DOCUMENT2
www. ci.elk-river, mn.us
NCDA
Agenda
December 4, 2003
4:30 p.m.
2003
Sherburne County Government Center
Elk River, MN
Action Requested
Minutes of the November 6, 2003 Meeting*
Executive Committee Report:
a) 2004 Contracts for Services*
b) Project ActivitiesiUpdate
Legislative Update '
a) State
b) Federal
Other
a) Next Meeting: january 8, 2004
Approval
Consider Executive
Committee Recommendation
* Documentation enclosed
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NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2003
The Northstar Corridor Development Authority met on November 6, 2003, in regular session at
the Sherburne County ]Government Center, Elk River, Mirmesota.
LeRoy Pauley, Paul Ostrow, Steve Billings, Bruce Nawrocki, Bob Barnette, Tom Gamec,
Felix Schmiesing, Anne Engstrom, Dennis Berg, Robert Kirchner, Ken Stevens, Mike
Schadauer, Jan Lucke, Bill Scl~reiber, Jotm Himle, Dan Erhart, Paul McCarron, Peggy Aho,
David Loch, Todd Rapp, Steve Novak, Dartrell Lipscomb, Mary Richardson. Duane Grandy,
Tim Yantos, Scott Hatllicker, John Fegas, John Norgren, Ewald Petersen, Art Daniels, Woody
Bissett, Patrick Cairnsi Bob Johnson, Kaye Bechtold, Alicia Vap, Jon Olson, Jerome Mason,
Jean Keely, Rhonda Sivarajan.
Minutes of the October 2, 2003 Meeting: Tom Gamec made a motion that the minutes of
the October 2,200~ NCDA meeting is approved as submitted. The motion was seconded
by Pat Cairns and Passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Executive Commiitee Recommendation:
a) Memorandum bf Understanding with Mn/DOT regarding BNSF Negotiations: Mary
Richardson rex~iexved the request from Mn/DOT Commissioner Carol Molnau that the
NCDA conduc~t negotiations with BNSF on behalf of the State. Ewalcl Peterson made a
motion that thd NCDA attthorize the Chair to enter into a grant agreement with
Mn/DOT for tlle purpose of conducting negotiations with BNSF on behalf of the State
of Minnesota. The motion was seconded by Paul Ostrow and passed unanimously on a
voice vote. Tim Yantos noted that NCDA will be making weekly progress reports to
Mn/DOT.
b) Selection of N~gotiation Services Consultant: Mary Richardson noted that the
Executive Committee had directed an evaluation team to identify and interview
qualified individuals to lead negotiations based on the State's request that NCDA
conduct BNSFi negotiations. Based on a recommendation by the Executive
Committee/Capital Budget Committee, Paul Ostrow made a motion that the NCDA
authorize the Chair to finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with Greene
Espel for a contract term of November 6, 2003 through March 30, 2004 and a contract
amount not to ~xceed $100,000. The motion was seconded by Woody Bissett and
passed unanimously on a voice vote.
c) Selection ora ~ublic Information Technical Services Consultant: Jan Lucke reviewed
the selection pi'ocess for a public information technical consultant. Ms. Lucke noted
that five respo!~ses had been received and that the evaluation team interviewed two
firms: Ilium, I[nc. and North Woods Advertising, Inc. Ms. Lucke noted that based on
these interviev~s, the evaluation team is recommending that North Woods Advertising,
[nc. be hired. Tom Gamec made a motion that the NCDA authorize the Chair to
finalize negotiations and execute a contract with North Woods Advertising, Inc. for a
contract term Of'November 6, 2003 through December 31, 2004 and a contract amount
not to exceed $245.285. The motion was seconded by Kaye Bechtold and passed
unanimously on a voice vote.
Presentation on Joint Station Area Development: Ken Stevens made a brief presentation on
joint station area development. John Fegas with the City of Ramsey gave an update on the
City's Town Centre joint development project. Paul Ostrow praised the City of Ramsey for
the work they've done. Beverley Miller of the Mitmesota Valley Transit Authority
(MVTA) gave a presentation on their joint development project for transportation in the
Mitmesota Valley area. She noted that the MVTA project is a joint powers agreement
between five cities.
Community Involvement:
a) All Aboard Celebration:
b)
c)
Chair Grandy noted that the All Aboard Celebration was a
huge success.
Businesses: Jeff Dehler noted that progress has been made on getting businesses to
sign up in support of the NCDA project.
Citizens: John Himle gave a recap of recent public infbrmation abtivities fbcusin~, on
reaching out to citizens.
o
Hiawatha Tour: December 4, 2003: Tim Yantos noted that staff are working on
scheduling the December 4, 2003 NCDA meeting to take place in Minneapolis following a
tour of the Hiawatha LRV project. Tim Yantos asked how many NCDA members would
be available to attend the tour and the NCDA meeting on the 4th of December if held in
Mirmeapolis. Mr. Yantos noted that staff would be in contact to finalize tour and meeting
logistics.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
NCDA Agenda Item #2a
MEMORANDUM
November 26, 2003
To: NCDA
From: Exec
Subject: 2004
Attached is the 200,
as proposed below
Staff recommend th
· Messerli & Kran'
through Decem[
· Capital Partners
through Decem[
· Mullenholz, Brin
January 1 throu~
· Paul McCarron
Jtive Committee / Capital Budget Committee
Contracts for Services
l budget as approved by the NCDA on July 10, 2003. The contracts
are consistent with and set forth in the approved budget.
at the NCDA enter into contracts with:
er for an amount not to exceed $37,500 and a term of January 1
ler 31, 2004;
hip for an amount not to exceed $37,500 and a term of January 1
ler 31,2004;
~sek & Belair for an amount not to exceed $32,500 and a term of
Ih December 31, 2004; and
or an amount not to exceed $23,000 and a term of January 1
through Decemler 31, 2004.
/
Action Requested:; The Executive Committee / Capital Budget Committee
recommends that the NCDA approve the proposed 2004 contracts as shown above and
authorize the Chair [o finalize negotiations and execute the contracts.
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
2100 3''~ Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. northstartrain.org
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
As Approved: Ju/y 1~ 2003
! 2003-2004 Budget
! Proposed Expenditures
1st Half 2nd Half 1st Half
I 2003 2003 2004
Budget Proposed Proposed
1. Administrative ExpE;nse (Annual Amt.) $30,000 $0 $30,000*
, Notes: Printing
Postage
Misc. Expense
2. NCDA Administrati¢~n / Project $110,000 $166,800 $183,830
Management ~ $50,000* $30,000*
$216,800 $213,830
3. Insurance (Sept. - ~iept.) $10,000 $0 $10,000'
4. Legislative ActivitiE.s (Annual Amt.) $100,000 $0 $107,500'
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Notes: Federal
State
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5. Community and Pul)lic Involvement $350,000 $122,650 $122,650
250,000' 250,000*
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i $372,650 $372,650
6. BNSF Negotiations ~ Legal Services $0 $110,370 $257,530
7. Update Ridership F~)recast $0 $184,000 $0
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*NCDA Expense. Not ;ligible for federal grant reimbursement.
1st Half 2na Half 1st Half
2003 2003 2004
Budget Proposed Proposed
8. Value Engineering $0 $0 $184,000
9. Transit Oriented Development $0 $46,000 $46,000
10. Station Studies $0 $98,100 $0
11. Right of Way Acquisition $0 $715,319 $2,756,050
12. Preparation for Final Design $0 $0 $127,660
13. Vehicle/Equipment Procurement and $0 $0 $63,830
Specifications
14. Special Demonstration Project: $0 $25,902* $77,706*
Northstar Commuter Bus Service (3 mos) (9 mos)
TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNTS $600,000 $1,769,141 $4,246,756
GRAND....T..0T.AL 2"~ Half 2003 and Ist Half 2004 I .I. $6,015,897
*NCDA Expense. Not eligible for federal grant reimbursement.
Proposed 2003 and 2004 Revenues
Total Revenue
Federal Grant $4,098,100
NCDA Match $1,086,689
NCDA Contribution for Non $727;500
eligible Expenses
Special Demonstration NCDA (1/3) $34,536
Project: Northstar Comrluter
Bus Service - County Anoka County (1/3) $34,536
Reimbursement ~
TOTAL Sherburne County (1/3) $34,536
$6,015,897
P~oposed 2003 and 2004 Contributions
Sherburne
Hennepin
Anoka
Morrison
Total
7.0% $128,710.75
15.0%
14.5%
63.5%
N/a
$310,344.75~
$266,615.13
$1,202,126.37~
$10,000.00z
100% $1,917,797.00~
NOTES: ~
~ Includes contributions y Anoka and Sherburne Counties for the Special Demonstration
Project: Northstar Com~uter Bus.
2 As in previous years, tile Morrison County contribution is limited to a portion of the
administrative costs of the NCDA.
Contributions broke out
Benton
7.0%
$42,428.75
$86,282.00
$128,710.75
Sherburne 15.0% $99,552.75 $210,792.00 $310,344.75~
Hennepin 14.5% $87,888.12 $178,727.01 $266,615.13
Anoka 63.5% $393,523.37 $808,603.00 $1,202,126.37~
Morrison N/a $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.004
Total 100% $628,392.99 $1,289,404.01 $1,917,797.00~
NOTES:
3 Includes contributions by Anoka and Sherburne Counties for the Special Demonstration
Project: Northstar Commuter Bus.
4 As in previous years, the Morrison County contribution is limited to a portion of the
administrative costs of the NCDA.
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Weekday 330pm-600pm
Weekday 600pm-7OOpm
Weekday 700pm-9OOpm
Weekday 900pm-lOOam
Saturday
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Revenue Sources
Downtown Circulator
Five Year Funding Plan
Annual Inflation at 3.5%
Weekday Start at 6:30 AM; Weekend/Holiday start at 9 AM
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Met Council 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
GMCVA 100,000 100,000 102,000 102,000 102,000
Target TDM 50,000 50,000
Advertising 62,500 129,375 133,256 137,254 141,372
NHB Proceeds 539,000 539,000 539,000 539,000
Annual Operating Revenue
Annual Operating Expense
1,712,500 2,318,375 2,274,256 2,278,254
1,593,889 2,199,567
Operating Margin $ 118,611 $ 118,808
2,276,552 2,356,231
$ (2,295) $ (77,977)
Cumulative Results of Operations 2004-2008
ATTACHMENT B
$819
2,282,372
2,438,699
$ (156,327)
Notes: - Inflation rate applied to operating cost and advertising revenue only
- NHB proceeds deposited 4/05
- NHB proceeds paid in full with 2008 payment
dt circl 5 yr funding plan.xls