4.9. SR 02-20-2001City of
River
MEMORANDUM
item #
4.9.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Scott Harlicker, Senior Planne~"
February 20, 2001
Northstar Corridor Update
At the NCDA meeting held on February 1st, the main item discussed was the
attached letter from MnDOT dated January 5, 2001 in which MnDOT states that it
is taking over control and project management of the Northstar Corridor
commuter rail project. At this meeting the Commissioner of Transportation, Elwyn
· Tinklinberg, explained that since MnDOT will ultimately be responsible for
financing and operations, it was time for them to take control of the project. The
NCDA adopted a resolution that gives MnDOT decision making control as of
June 1, 2001. The NCDA will continue in an advisory capacity as a Commuter
Rail Corridor Coordinating Committee (CRCCC). MnDOT will be advising the
NCDA on it's role as a CRCCC.
The Council is also being asked to adopt the attached resolution which approves
the preliminary layout of the park and ride facility. The resolution includes
conditions that MnDOT continue to work with the City on final design, that the
final layout include landscaping and improved pedestrian access to be approved
by the City, and that MnDOT work with the City on the timing of each phase. The
preliminary plan is to be phased. The first phase includes a parking area for 311
cars and bus pick-up and drop-off area. The first phase will be located at the front
of the site, along Twin Lakes Road. Improvements will include landscaping along
the street, bituminous curbing and the construction of the stormwater pond.
Construction should begin this year. The second phase will include upgrading the
first phase and expansion of the parking area. The second phase will be timed so
that it is coordinated with the construction of the commuter rail station. MnDOT is
also working with the developer of the remainder of the Eull property (Elk River
Station) on integrating design elements of Elk River Station with the final design
of the park and ride. Representatives from MnDOT will be at Monday's meeting
to answer questions.
13065 Orono Parkway · RO. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763) 441-7425
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
Thursday, February 1, 2001
4:30 p.m.
Sherburne County Government Center
Elk River, MN
Action Requested
4.
5.
6.
7.
Minutes of December 7, 2000 Meeting*
Executive Committee Report
a) Legislative and Congressional Update*
b) Contract Amendments*
c) Mn/DOT Correspondence regarding NCDA
Organization and Funding*
Determination of Minimal Operable Segment*
2001 Public Involvement Program*
Transit Oriented Development
APTA Commuter Rail Conference*
Other
Approval
Information
Approval
Discussion
Discussion
Discussion
Update
Information
Next Meeting: March 1, 2001
*Attached
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NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2000
The Northstar Corridor Development Authority met in regular session on December 7, 2000, in the Board Room at the
Sherburne County Govemment Center, Elk River, Minnesota.
Present were: Betsy Wergin, Mary Richardson, Tim Yantos, Ken Stevens, Lynn George, Catherine Geisen-
Kisch, Jori Haukaas, Art Daniels, Jerry Goebel, Duane Cekalla, Lewis Stark, Patrick Cairns, Scott Harlicker,
Tom Cruikshank, Ewald Peterson, John Norgren, Paul Danielson, Jim McLean, Dean Michalko, Robert
Kirchner, Vic Oviatt, John Blaha, David Loch, Stephanie Klinzing, Bob Johnson, Gabriel Guevara, Jean
Keely, Mike Christensen, Ketli Neu, Terry Nagorski, Ray Friedl, Luci Botzek, Linda Jungwirth, Roger
Fraser, Tom Ryan, Peter Beberg, John Weaver, Tom Gamec, Peggy Aho, Sandy Carroll
1. The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Paul McCarron presented the legislative update.
A motion was made by Ewald Peterson, seconded by Patrick Cairns and carried unanimously to
approve the agenda of December 7, 2000, and the minutes of November 2, 2000, as presented.
4. Executive Committee Report:
a) Ken Stevens reviewed responses to the City Resolutions on the Advanced Corridor Plan.
b)
A motion was made by Paul McCarron, seconded by Duane Cekalla and carried
unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the Mn/DOT
Commissioner and NCDA submit to the Metropolitan Council and St. Cloud APO the
Advanced Corridor Plan, the resolutions from the cities and comments from the Counties,
and the response from Mn/DOT and the NCDA.
c)
A motion was made by Bob Johnson, seconded by Patrick Cairns and carried unanimously
to approve the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the NCDA advance the
2001 contract start date for Mainline Management and the NCDA agreement in order to
continue capacity modeling and BNSF negotiations.
d)
A motion was made by Art Daniels, seconded by Lewis Stark and carried unanimously to
approve the year end adjustment of the NCDA 2000 budget as set forth in the table dated
11/13/00, totaling $19,750,000 and the 2001 projected budget at $23,235,000.
e)
Paul McCarron gave an update on the Metropolitan LRTJPB's request to the Legislature
which includes a funding request which supports the NCDA funding request totaling $119
million.
Two firms (Himle Hornet, Inc. and Padilla, Speer, Beardsley) responded to the RFP for Public
Information Services. A motion was made by Paul McCarron, seconded by Duane Cekalla and
carried unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Project Management Team to award the
RFP to Himle Homer, Inc. for professional services to conduct public information and participation
activities and authorize the Chair to finalize negotiations and execute a contract in an amount not to
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exceed $250,000 for services and expenses with a term of January 1, 2001 through December 31,
200 I.
NCDA members asked that members and staff give updates to the general public on the progress of
the Northstar Corridor Project by speaking at rotary club meetings and meetings of other civic
organizations.
Two firms (URS/BRW and TKDA) responded to the RFP for engineering and desi=on services for
Multi-Modal Facilities to be located in the City of Ramsey and the City of Coon Rapids (Riverdale).
A motion was made by Bob Johnson, seconded by Duane Cekalla and carried unanimously to
approve the recommendation of the Project Management Team to award the RFP to URS/BRW for
the engineering and desi=o-n services for multi-modal facilities to be located in the City of Ramsey
and the City of Coon Rapids (Riverdale) and recommend that the Anoka County Regional Railroad
Authority execute a contract in a amount not to exceed $100,000 for services and expenses with a
term of December 12, 2000 through March 30, 2001.
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An updated was presented by Tim Yantos on BNSF negotiations. Mr. Yantos noted that capacity
improvements need to be agreed upon as soon as possible.
The following dates have been scheduled for NCDA public hearings to present the DEIS (5:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.):
December 12, 2000
December 13, 2000 .
December 14, 2000
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Elk River, Minnesota
Fridley, Minnesota
Witney Senior Center
Sherburne County Government Center
City Hall
10.
Tim Yantos updated members on the Evaluation of Minimal Operable Segments which is a
requirement by the FTA. Ridership, capital costs and operating costs will be evaluated in
conducting this evalulation.
11.
The next meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2001, at 4:30 p.m. at the Sherburne County
Government Center.
12. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Betsy Wergin Chairperson
Date
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
Agenda Item #2a
News Release
Office of Communications
395 John Ireland Blvd.
Mail Stop 150
St. Paul, MN 55155-1899
Office Tel: 651/296-3581
Fax: 6511297-4776
January 24, 2001
For Immediate Release
Contact: Mary McFadand
651/284-4035
Governor Ventura's Budget Includes
Northstar Rail Line Funding
ST. PAUL, Minn.--The Minnesota Department of Transportation today supported
Gov. Jesse Ventura's request for funding of the Northstar rail project in the state's
capital budget. Mn/DOT and the Northstar Corridor Development Authority are
working together on the Northstar project that will link Minneapolis with St. Cloud.
"Governor Ventura's inclusion of the Northstar rail project represents a major step
forward for the project and for creation of a passenger rail system to serve the region's
growing need for rail transit," said Elwyn Tinklenberg, commissioner of transportation.
The capital budget includes $115 million from the state of Minnesota to design and
construct the commuter rail line as well as its multi-modal connection with the
Hiawatha light rail transit line in downtown Minneapolis.
"Some of the money we are requesting from the Legislature will be matched
by the federal government," said Gov. Ventura. "We intend to see an integrated,
-regional commuter rail system that will ease congestion throughout the seven-county
Twin Cities metro area."
Mn/DOT expects the total capital cost for this rail project to be $283 million, with 50
percent coming from the federal government.
"The Northstar rail line is an important piece of an integrated transportation system that
includes many forms of passenger rail service, "said Tinklenberg. "A multi-modal mix
of transportation spending is the best long-term prescription for the state. Mn/DOT is
committed to building a complete transit system for all of Minnesota."
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Northstar
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Northstar Financial Summary and Appropriation Request:
Commuter rail costs
Annual inflation
(3.5% to 2005)
$254 million (NCDA estimate of
$231 million plus 10 percent contingency)
$9 million
Total
$263 million
Connection with LRT
Total
State share of commuter
rail construction (40%) *
State share of LRT
connection (50%)
Total request
$20 million
$283 million
$105 million
$10 million
$115 million
* Includes $7 million of final design costs for the commuter rail portion,
preliminary and final design for an intermodal LRT connection, utility relocation cost
estimate preparation, project management and development of the full funding grant
agreement with the Federal Transit Administration.
TAI
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Agenda Item #2b
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
January 26, 2001
NCDA
Executive Committee
Contract Amendments
The Executive Committee recommends the following contract amendments:
(1)
Authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement for Professional
Services for Phase II Technical Services with URS/BRW Corp. to increase the
contract amount by an amount not to exceed $200,000 and to amend the 2001
budget as necessary. (Note: The increased costs are due to unanticipated costs
related to the DEIS and certain of the station designs.)
(2)
Authorize the Chair to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Toltz, King,
Duval, Anderson and Associates to extend the term to December 31, 2001. (Note:
The start date of the term of this amendment would be January 1, 2001.
Preliminary engineering on the track and signed improvements commenced in
September and not in May as originally contemplated, because of delays in FTA
and BNSF approvals.)
Action Required: Approval.
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
2100 3r~' Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. northstartrain.org
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Agenda Item #2c
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
Janua~ 26,2001
TO: NCDA
FROM'
Executive Committee
RE:
Mn/DOT Correspondence regarding NCDA
Organization and Funding
Attached is correspondence from Mn/DOT dated 1/5/01 and 1/24/01
regarding the NCDA organization and future grant funding. These
letters request that the NCDA assign certain of its contracts for
professional services to Mn/DOT and cancel the remaining
contracts.
Also attached is the policy position adopted by the Executive
Committee at its December meeting, and the Agreement for the
Coordination of Commuter Rail Activities (see page 3).
Action Requested:
Discussion
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
2100 3'" Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (,763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. northstartrain.org
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Transportation Building
395 John Ireland 8oulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1899
January 5, 2001
Betsy Wergm, Chair
Northstar Corridor Developmeut Authority
2 I00 - 3'~ Avenue
Anoka, MN 5530%2265
Subject: Request for Amendment to Grant Agreement
Dear Chair Vgerg/n,
Commissioner Tinldenberg has asked me to respond to your letter dated December 21, 2000, in wkich you request
an additional 52.5 mill/on for ~e Nor'&star Corridor commuter rail project.
Thank you for your exceptional work on the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project to date. The Nortkstar
Corridor Development Authority ('NCDA) has played an imperative role ia bringing the need ora commuter rail
system ia the State of Minnesota to the forefront.
As you know, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the NCDA are currendy discuss/ag the
most beneficial organiT~tional structur~ for delivery of the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project. The
organization that w/Il deliver this project must be in compliance w/th current state statutory authority and must take
into consideration the organizational requirements of the Federal Transit Admir~tration for New Sm projects.
Further, Mn/DOT's role as the ultimate operator of the Northstar Corridor commuter rail line and the region-w/de
and system-w/de implications and impacts of policy decisions made during the development and consmzct/on of the
Northstar Coif/dot commuter raft project must be a consideration in the organi:,~tion of the project In light of these
authorities, requirements, and considerations, it is clear that Mn/DOTmuse establish effective control andprojecr
management of the Nortl~tar Corridor commuter rail Rrojece.
Part of the discussion of the organization w/Il involve identifying what contracts currently held by the NC"DA for
work on the North.star Corridor commuter rail project should be assigned to Mr~DOT. At th/s time, we are
requesting assignment of the folIow/ng contracts to Mr~DOT:
· Ail contracts w/th UR&q~RW, thC., Oat are currently active, including the contract for preparanon or' the
Major Investment Study as amended to include preparation of the Environmental impact Statement
(Anoka Cotmry Contracts ~80089 and amendments) and the contract for Prelirmnarv Engin~rmg (PE) of
the facilities outside of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) Right-of-OCay (R-o-W).
· The con=act ~,ith Mainline Management, inc., for capacity modeling and assistance with BN'SF
negotiations (Anoka County Contract #990123). '
· The contract with Hark/ns Cunmngham, Attorneys .At Law (Anoka Cotmt7 Contract #990125).
· The contract w/th Toltz, King, Duvall. Anderson & Associates. mc., ('r'r, DA) for PE within the BNSF R-o-
W (Anoka County Contract #2000-0142).
· Ail contracts with BNSF that are currently active, including the contract for review ofthe PE compie:ect
with. in the BNSF R-o-W. '
Ann-Therese Sckmid of the Office of Passenger Rail Transit w/Il shortly contact your staff regarding the assigmmenr
process. ,
Ail other contracts for work related to the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project that the NCDA currently holds
will remain with the NCDA.
This organizational change w/II be an immense unde,waking. A ~ansition pemod wilI commence on January
2001. During the rransmon. Mr~DOT and NCDA sraffmust connnue to work together to make any nec:ssa~/
changes, transfers, and ass,emu'neats. The transition will be completed on .March 26. 2001. By that date. :he
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assignment of the contracts mentioned above must be completed and any further organizational issues must be
resolved.
I understand the critical nature of your request for additional grant monies in order to cover current costs incurred by
the NCDA for work on the Nortl~tar Comdor co~at~ater mil project. Dttring the trar~ition, please work with Mr.
Mukhtar Tlmkur, Director of the Office of Passenger Rail Transit, to establish the status of each of the cfintracts for
work related to the Northstar Comdor commuter rail project and the amount necessary to keep the payments current
for each contract. At the time of the contract assi~ment, or at the end of the tramition period, MaVDOT will
tramfer funds to the NCDA to cover those costs. MxffDOT will not continue to grant either state or federal funds for
the contracts that remain with the NCDA after the transition period is completed.
Plea~e be a~sured' that M.u/DOT fully under~tands the impact that the NCDA ha~ had on the Northstar Corridor
commuter mil project. _This org~-i--,~tic.-M c -N2v, ge is a pcsfti-~e ck, ange that will mine effectively deliver the
Northstar Corndor commuter rail project. The NCDA's solid commitment to the project has, and will continue to,
play a key role in the success of the project. Mm]DOT will continue to look to NCDA m work as a partner in the
delivery of the Northstar Corridor commuter rail project.
Director, Modal operations
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Couuuizsioner Tinldenberg
Margo LaBau
NCDA Executive Co~ue,~ittee
Tim Yantos
Matt Rose, BNSF
Carl tL Ice, BNSF
DJ Mitchell IL BNSF
Dick Wolsfetd, URS,q3RW, Inc.
Paul Danlelson, URS/BKW, inc.
David Mahle, Mainline Management. [nc.
David Hirsh. Harkirm Cunnmgt:arm Attorneys At Law
Vincent Montgomery, TKDA
January 24, 2001
Commissioner Betsy Wergin
NCDA
2100 3'd Avenue
Anoka. MN 55303-2265
Dear Commiss ioner Wergin:
i thought you nfight be interested to note that we are making some progress towards creating a managemen
structure for the Northstar rail project that will ensure that the elements mquia'c'~cl ~7 ~ t:edaral Tra~sit
Administration are met. I have been working with Dan Erh. art, Anoka County Commissioner, in this effort
Attached pleas,.~ find the most recent dt-agt of the project organization structure a.q well a.q my notes to
Commissioner Ethan regarding the assignment to Mt,DOT of only those contracts necessary to
demonstrate adequate technical and legal control of the project, l believe that this approach allows the
project to continue to benefit from the valuable talents and skills of all the individuals who have been
involved in thi:: project to date and transition smoothly to meet thc new starts project management criteria.
A legs[ review of these materials has determined that ~his structure will suffice for compliance with state
statute.
It is my unders-hnding that thc NCDA Executive Board will b~ meeting tOtll~orrow mxd ha~ on its agenda an
item relating tc prqiect organization. I hope that you will f'md this information helpful in your discussion.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me (651~97-3099). I haven't forgotten my promis,
to call and schedule lunch. I am Ioo 'ldng forward to seeing you and will call soon.
W,~.ar_~e st regards,
An eaJal oogortunit, v emclover
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contracts that expired as of December 31, 2000. I would suggest that we snmultaneously amend these
contracts and reassign to Mn.DOT~. This should be done within the next 30 days.
There are two additional contracts that need to be reassigned to M. nDOT. I would suggest that these be
reassigned to MnDOT by March 15, 2001 and then any amendments would be done by MnDOT. This
would allow tlle contracts to mn almost to expiration. We don't have the expiration on the BNSF contract
bemuse as of yet we have not received a fully executed copy ~ requested.
ha the case of ,Ken Stevens and Mary Richardson--both of those contracts appear to have expired. I would
suggest that the contracts not be amended and consequently no reassignment. If you determine that you
wish to continue these services you could but the costs would not automatically be covered by the project.
A: a minirnu_ng tl~ese services would need to be competitively bid before any consideration for
reimbursement in the 10%.
Attached is a copy of the contract list which indicates which contracts should be reassigned and which will
remain with NC]DA either permanently or we will just let run to expiration. I have indicated on the
attachment the six contracts I have listed above.
'xave asked staff to begin budget preparation that would identify what kinds of costs would be considered
~,lgi'ble for inclusion of the 10% local match. Our Chief Financial 0f£eer will be involved in that effort.
We will model that budget after new starts budgets that we ~e familiar with. Normally these budgets have
a very high level of&tail and take months to assemble but I have asked for a high level breakdo~vn within
the next two to thzee weeks so we can issue guidance to you as quickly as possible. As soon as we have that
completed I will send that info to you.
The PD for Re Project Manager position (indicated on the org chart faxed to you earlier today) is in the
process of being rated and will be posted ASAP. We will be looking for rail experience as well as PM and
construction experience. As I indicated to you last week--Tim Yantos would work most closely with this
potation.
As I told you when we spoke last week, the FTA had akeady raised the concern about the role of
consultants irt the Northstar project in their letter authorlz, ing Re project to move into PE. I have just been
advised that they raised tkis concern in a second letter to Mary Richardson dated September 6, 2000. Tkis
is not good. It is imperative that we move quickly to get a handle on the controls of this project quickly and
that the controls meet the FTA's requirements. The language I am seeing in these letters is very similar to
language used in early correspondence to MnDOT regarding the Hiawatha project.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January26,2001
TO: NCDA
FROM: Tim Yantos
SUBJECT: Clarification
In the correspondence from Margo LaBau to Commissioner Dan Erhart, there are
certain misstatements that should be clarified. The correspondence referred to in
the last paragraph was not addressed to Mary Richardson; it was sent to me as
Project Director. The letter discussed in detail the FTA rating of the project. The
concern regarding management was a caution to us not to repeat the mistakes
made on the Hiawatha Project. On the Hiawatha Project, management
consultants participated in the preparation of RFP's and then proposed on the
RFP. This activity resulted in a lawsuit.
Northstar corridor Development Authority
2100 3''' Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. northstartrain.org
NCDA Response to the Proposed
Northstar Corridor Proiect Organization
Approved by Executive Committee: December 21, 200~
The Executive Committee of the NCDA has reviewed the proposed organizational structure for
commuter rail development and proposes the attached modified structure as an alternative. The
collaborative structure clearly acknowledges both the statutory authority of Mn/DOT as well as
its role as grantee to the Federal Transit Administration. It is the structure contemplated by the
governance legislation adopted by the Legislature in 1999 and by the Agreement for
Coordination of Commuter Rail Activities as executed by Mn/Dot and the NCDA in Fall, 2000.
The proposed structure reflects an oversight role for Mn/DOT and its Office of Passenger Rail.
It clearly depicts Mn/DOT's sole responsibility for operations and Mn/DOT's direct relationship
with the Federal Transit Administration. The work involved in developing the Northstar
Commuter Rail Project would continue to be performed by the NCDA, its staff and consultants,
through preliminary engineering, final design and construction. Mn,cDOT staff would participate
in all key work activities. The regional railroad authorities, counties, cities and towns that
comprise the NCDA would have direct responsibility for the performance of the work, including
public information and public involvement, station development and area planning, technical
work, BNSF negotiations and the environmental impact statement process. The organizational
structure of the NCDA, the Executive Committee, PMT and TAC would remain intact.
Rationale
1. The structure ensures the continuing success of the NCDA in maintaining local support
for the project.
2. The structure ensures the continuing success of the NCDA in developing commuter rail
in a timely and cost-effective manner.
3. The structure reflects the organization contemplated by law and by Agreement Minn.
Stat. § 174.82 gives to the Mn/DOT Commission the responsibility for all aspects of
developing the commuter rail. The same law authorizes the Commissioner to enter into
agreements with joint powers boards (e.g. NCDA) to carry out these activities. The
Agreement for Coordination of Commuter Rail Activities (Mn/DOT Agreement
#80272.R) provides that the NCDA, in cooperation with and under supervision of
Mn/DOT, will: "conduct feasibility studies, planning, preliminary engineering, final
design, construction, operational planning and planning of related facilities." (Section
3.4)
Mn/DOT Agreement. Number 80272
AGREEM]ENT FOR COORDINATION
OF COM]MUTER RAIL ACTIYITI[ES
Parties
This Agreement is entered into by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation ("Mn/DOT") and Northstar Corridor Development Authority ("NCDA"),
a Joint Powers Board for the "Northstar Corridor". NCDA is studying and developing a
potential commuter rail corridor.
Recitals
Mn/DOT is authorized to enter into this agreement by Minnesota Statutes {}174.82; and
NCDA is a Joint Powers Board created under, and authorized to enter into this
agreement, by Minnesota Statutes {}471.59; and
Mn/DOT is responsible, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes {}174.82, for all aspects of
planning, developing, constructing, operating and maintaining commuter rail, including
system planning, advanced corridor planning, preliminary engineering, final des!gn,
construction, negotiating with raikoads and developing financial and operating plans; and
Mn/DOT must ensure~ pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 174.84 (subd. 4), that Commuter
rail facilities are planned, designed and implemented in such a way as to move tran.~it
users to, from and within the metropolitan area, and to provide a unified, inte~ated and
efficient multimodal transportation system with rail transit lines that interface with each
other and wkh other transportation facilities; and
Mn/DOT has developed and published, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes {}174.84 (subd. 1),
the "Commuter Rail System Plan" ("System Plan") to govern and guide development of
commuter rail in Minnesota; and
NCDA will assist in the implementation of the System Plan and desires to receive federal
and state funding through Mn/DOT for activities conducted pursuant to the System Plan;
and
M.nTDOT and NCDA will c6ordinate commuter rail activities in such a manner as to
permit Mn/DOT to perform its statutory responsibilities; and
MnTDOT and NCDA will coordinate commuter rail activities in such a manner as to
enable commuter rail projects to qualify for and receive federal funding.
The Paroles Agree as Follows:
A~reement
1.2
TerTrl
This agreement is effective upon execution and approval by appropriate NCDA,
Mn/DOT and State of Minnesota officials, and will remain in effect until it is
terminated by either the mutual assent of all parties or pursuant to article 1.2.
Tkis agreement, or a party's participation in this agreement, may be terminated as
follows:
A: NCDA may terminate its participation in this agreement by giving 60 days
written notice to Mn/DOT. Dissolution of NCDA pursuant to applicable law
will be deemed a termination of NCDA's participation in this agreement.
B. Mn/DOT may terminate this agreement on 60 days written notice to NCDA.
2. Designation of Mn/DOT as Lead Agency, Mn/DOT Duties
Pursuant to Minr~esota Statutes section 174.82-, Mn/DOT is the Lead Agency for all
commuter rail activities. As such, Mn/DOT's duties and responsibilities are to:
2.1. Ensure consistency in commuter rail activities and to coordinate commuter rail
activities with regional transit plans developed by the Metropolitan Council and
the St. Cloud Metropolitan Planning Orgarfization.
Seek state and federal funding, including federal "full funding" grants, for
commuter mil activities.
Be the recipient and grantee of all state and federal funding, including federal
"full funding" grants, for commuter rail activities. -
Be the Responsible Governmental Unit, in parmershil~ with NCD& for l:iurposes
of all Environmental Impact Statements related to commuter rail activities.
2.4 Negotiate with railroad companies for the use of milroad facilities and services
necessary for commuter rail activities.
2.5 Review, for conformance with the System Plan, and approve each stage'of
NCDA's commuter raiI planning, including I) feasibility studies, 2) planning, 3)
preliminary engineering 4) final design, 5) construction, and 6) operational
planning, including acquiring rolling stock
2.6 Respond to requests for approval submitted by NCDA, pursuant to article 3.7 of
this agreement, no later than 30 days after receipt of the request.
2.7 Designate a Mn/DOT official to serve as a non-voting advisor to NCDA's
"executive committee", or equivalent policy committee responsible for planning
and developing commuter rail.
2.8 Designate a Mn/DOT official to serve as a non=voting advisor to NCDA's
"technical advisory committee", or equivalent technical committee, responsible
for overseeing the engineering, specifications and other technical aspects of
commuter rail.
2.9 Provide NCDA with standards, forecasting models and other relevant data.
applications and planning tools which will promote uniformity in corridor planning.
2.1
'2.2
2.3
2.10 Review, for conformance with the System Plan, and approve, disapprove or
modify plans for commuter rail-related facilities, including stations, park-and-
ride lots and interfaces to other modes of transit.
2.11 Monitor work conducted by NCDA so that corridor planning, design and
construction is consistent with system integration, and to ensure that it is in
compliance with federal funding requkements.
2.12 Appoint members to the Commuter Rail Steering Committee, as provided in
Article 4 of this agreement.
2.13 Disburse grant funds received by Mn/DOT on behalf of NCDA.
3. Duties Of NCDA
NCDA duties and responsibilities, in cooperation with and under the supervision of
Mn/DOT, are to:
3.1 Conduct all activities in a manner designed to produce an integrated
commuter rail system and to ensure continuing eligibility for federal funding.'
3.2 Permit a designated Mn/DOT official to serve in a non-voting advisory
capacity on NCDA's "Executive Committee ", or equivalent policy
committee, responsible for planning and development of commuter rail.
3.3 Permit a designated Mn/DOT official to serve in a non-voting advisory
capacity on NCDA's "Technical Advisory Committee ", or equivalent
technical committee, responsible for overseeing the engineering,
specifications and other technical aspects of commuter mil
Conduct feasibility studies, planning, preliminary engineering, final design,
construction, operational planning and planning of related facilities.
3.5 Adhere to the guidance, requirements and specifications of the .System Plan
tn conducting all commuter rail activities, unless a variance from such
· gXtidance, requirements and specifications in expressly granted in writing by
3.6 Include and utilize data, planning standards and forecasting models provided
by Mzl/DOT
3.7 AtSer completing each stage of the development process, request and receive
written approval from Mn/DOT before advancing to the next stage.
Prior to executing any sub-consultant agreement, request and receive
Mn/DOT's written approval of the proposed agreement.
Participate in negotiations with railroads at the request of Mn/DOT.
0 Appoint a member to the Commuter Rail Steering Committee as provided
in Article 4 of this agreement
1 Request Mn/DOT's written approval before varying from any of the duties
set out in this agreement.
3.8
3.9
3.1
3.1
4. Commuter Rail System Steering Committee
4.1 Mn/DOT has established and utilized the Commuter Rail System Steering
Committee CCommirtee') to develop the system plan. As recommended in
section 2.3 of the system plan. Mn/DOT will continue to use the Committee as a
review board for maintaining the system plan
4.2 The Committee reports to and advises Mn/DOT and Mn/DOT will manage the
functions and operations of the committee. The Committee serves in an advisory
capacity and its recommendations are not binding upon Mn/DOT. Mn/DOT may
accept, modify or reject the Committee's advice as k deems appropriate.
4.3 The Committee will meet regularly and will advise M,n/DOT on:
A. The overall coordination of commuter rail activity to ensure that the
commuter rail corridors are an integrated part of a multi-modal
transportation system.
B. Establishment of technical standards for the commuter rail system.
C. Methods for providing commuter rail information to local governments
and the citizens of Minnesota. '
D. The publication of necessary updates to the System Plan to maintain its
vitality as a "living document".
E. Timing and scheduling issues, to coordinate commuter rail lines with each
other'and with other modes oftransporzafion.
F. The development and use of related facilities such as maintenance shops,
park and ride lots and interfaces with other modes of transportation.
4.4 The Committee will consist of the following members: A. One member appointed by NCDA.
B. One member appointed by the Metropolkan Council.
C. One member appointed by the St. Cloud Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
D. Representatives appointed by, or as invited to participate by Mn/DOT,
through its Commissioner.
1. One Mn/DOT employee, who will serve as committee chair;
2. Other representatives of Mn/DOT, as deemed appropriate;
3. One representative of the Council on Disabilities;
4. House and Senate Transportation Committee staff;
5. One representative of the railroad industry;
6. One representative of a railroad labor organization;
7. ·Such others as may be required by law;
8. Such others as are deemed appropriate.
4.5 The Committee will continue to operate for the purposes set out above for as long
as Mn/DOT deems such operation appropriate.
5. Compliance With Federal Funding Requirements
To ensure receipt of all available federal funds for commuter rail, Mn/DOT and
NCDA will, individually and collectively, conduct all commuter rail activities in
compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations. NL-u/DOT and NCDA agree
to align the commuter rail planning and programming process to follow the Federal
Transit Administration's "New Starts Criteria," as defined in 49 USC § 5309.
6. Compliance With Other Agreements
Nothing in this agreement is intended, nor will be construed to, relieve NCDA of any
obligation k has or will have under any other grant or agreement with Mn/DOT. To
the extent this agreement conflicts with any other agreement between the parties, this
agreement will control over and supersede the terms of any such agreement, unless
precluded by law
7. Mn/DOT Program Costs, Management Fee
7.1 Mn/DOT will provide the resources necessary to execute its obligations under this
agreement, the system plan and applicable statutes. In executing its obligations,
Mn/DOT will incur costs including, but not limited to:
A. Salaries and benefits of Mn/DOT employees assigned to manage commuter
rail programs;
B. Necessary miscellaneous program management expenses incurred by
Mn/DOT, including office supplies, printing and travel;
C. Expenses of consukants engaged to carry out program management,
engineering and planning tasks;
D. Expenses of consultants engaged to conduct or assist with railroad
negotiations.
7.2 A Mn/DOT Management Fee will be included, as an element of grant applications
and program budgets associated with the Northstar Corridor, to cover all costs
incurred and estimated to be incurred in the execution of Mn/DOT's obligations
under Article 7.1. The following Specified Funds are subject to the Management
Fee, regardless of whether the Specified Funds are received directly by NCDA or
by Mn/DOT, acting as NCDA's agent:
.4,. Federal funds appropriated by an act of Congress;
B. Grant funds received fi-om any agency of the United States Government;
C. State funds appropriated by an act of the State Legislature;
D. C_.¢rant fuiids received fi-om any agency or department of the State of
Minnesota.
7.3
NCDA and Mn/DOT shall negotiate in good faith the amount of the Management
Fee, taking into account the scope of work to be accomplished by each party
during the stage of commuter rail development covered by the grant agreement
and Mn/DOT's program costs as provided in Article 7. I.
7.4 NCDA and Mn/DOT agree that Mn/DOT will apply for, receive and disburse
state and federal funds. NCDA and Mn/DOT further agree that a Management
Fee will be included as an element of grant applications to the Federal Transit
Administration CFTA). M.n/DOT will, as necessary, seek required matching funds
from state appropriations or other appropriate funding sources.
7.5 Unexpended Management Fees will remain with the Northstar Corridor
Commuter Rail Project to the ex'rent this conforms to applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, rules, and standard government accounting practices and
procedures.
7.6 Under Minnesota Statutes section I6C.05, subd. 5, each party's books, records,
documents and accounting procedures and practices retevant to this agreement are
subject to .examination by the Mn/DOT Audkor, State Audkor and Legislative
Audkor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this
agreement. Mn/DOT will maintain records of its Program Costs and the
application of Management Fees to such costs, and will provide NCDA an annual
accounting upon request.
8. Dispute Resolution
8.1 If any dispute arises .conce. rning a topic covered by this agreement, the parties will
use their best eft'om to resolve the dispute in as informal and cost-effective a
manner as po.ssible. Before proceeding to the dispute resolution process outlined
in Article 8.2, the parties will meet and will use their best efforts to resolve the
dispute. If discussion between the parties does not result in a mutually acceptable
solution, the parties may use the procedure outlined in Article 8.2.
8.2 If a dispute arises concerning the interpretation or application of the guidance,
requirements or specifications contained in the System Plan, or a dispute arises
concerning NCDA's financial obligation to lVln/DOT under Article 7 of this
agreement, the parties may resolve the dispute as follows:
A. If the dispute involves interpretation or application of the system plan to any
aspects of planning, developing, constructing, operating or maintaining
commuter rail, includ!ng system planning, advanced corridor plannin~
preliminary engineering, final design, construction, negotiating with raikoads
or developing financial and operational plans, then:
I. A part7, must provide notice to the other party identifying the dispute, its
position relative thereto and the reasoning for that position.
2. The party-receiving the notice will provide a written response no later than
21 days after receipt of the notice.
3. No later than 14 days a.,,ier receipt of the response, the parties will meet
with a neutral facilitator, who will be appointed by Cornmissioner of
Transportation or his designee, and approved by NCDA. The neutral
facilitator may be any person mutually aD'eed upon by the parties and may
be a State ofM. innesota employee, employed by an agency other than
MaffDOT. The. parties will, with the assistance of the neutral facilitator,
seek a mutually satisfactory solution. The parties to the dispute will pay
equal shares of the Neutral Facilitator's costs.
4. IX'the parties are unable to resolve their differences, the neutral facilitator
will declare an impasse.
5. No later than 14 days after a declaration of impasse, the parties will meet
with the Commissioner of Transportatiork or his designee. Each party will
have an equal opportunity to present its position. After the parties have
presented their positions, the Commissioner, or his designee, will issue a
memorandum of decision to resolve the issue. This decision will be
binding on the parties.
If the dispute involves NCDA's financial obligation to Mn/DOT under
Article 7 of this agreement, then:
1. ,4. party must provide notice to the other party identifying the dispute, its
position and the reasoning for that position.
2. The party receiving the notice will provide a written response no later than
21 days of receipt of the notice.
3. 1'4o later than 14 days of the receipt of the response, the party will meet
with a mediator appointed by the Commissioner of Transportation or his
designee and approved by NCDA. The mediator may be a State of
Minnesota employee, employed by an agency other than MmIDOT. The
mediator will assist the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory
settlement of the dispute. The pardes to the dispute will pay equal shares
of the'Mediator' s costs.
9. Governing Te'rms
9.1 The provisions of this agreement are severable. If any part of this agreement is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, or contrary
to any rule or regulation having the effect of law, such determination will not
affect the remaining portions of this agreement.
9.2 M. innesota law governs this agreement. Venue for ali legal prqceedings arising
from this agreement will be in the appropriate state or federal court of.competent
jurisdiction in Kamsey County, Minnesota.
9.3 YLniDOT's failure to enforce any provision of this agreement does no~.operate as
a waiver of its right to subsequently enforce that provision.
9.4 This agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the ponies. No
other understanding regarding the subj ecl matter of this agreement, whether
written or oral, rSay be used to bind any parry.
9.5 Any amendment to this agreement must be in writing and wiIl not be effective
until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and
approved this agreement, or their successors in office.
10. Authorized Agents
10.1 Mm/DOT's Authorized Agent for the purposes of the administration of this
agreement is the Director of the Mm,qDOT Office of Passenger Kail. The current
address and telephone number are the MmiDOT Central Office, First Floor, 395 Jokn
Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, NfN 55155, (651) 284-4028. Mn/DOT's Authorized Agent
has the authority to deliver and receive any notices required or permitted under this
agreement.
10.2 The Chair of the NCDA will also serve as NCDA's Authorized Agent for the
purposes of'the administration of this ageement.
10.3 Neither NCDA nor its Authorized Agent has the authority to bind, and will not
attempt to bind, M.q/DOT to any contractual or financial obligation with another
party.
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Mn/DOT Agreement Number 80272 - R is agreed to by the parties who have signed
below, acknowledging their intent to be bound by this agreement.
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
(for the "Northstar Corridor")
By:
Title:
Date:
This instrUment was acknoTedged before me this .,~ ~
4a' *..5 ~ Z . )¢../.g.,-_~ /.,,./ and
the f~:~ '
day of~-7~2'000 by
of Northstar Corridor Development Authority.
[notary stamp or seal]
My Commission Expires:
C
Mn/DOT Agreement Number 80272 - R is agreed to by the parties who have signed
below, acknowledging their intent to be bound by this agreement.
Mn/DOT
By:~
Title:
Date: g- 10. O0
Commissioner of Administration
(As Delegated to Materials Management Division)
O~GINAL SIGN~'D ~¥
Dy:
AUG '17 2000
Date:
HEATI.'IF~ C. PICgETI
Approved As to Form and Execution By the Office of the
Minnesota Attorney General
By:~~~~_
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FEB 13 '01 15:01 T0-7634417425 FROH-RICHARDSON, RITCHER &ASSOC. T-209 P.02/03 F-594
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
Resolution
200t-01
Adopted 2/'1101
WHEREAS, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) is a joint
powers board established in May 1997 and is comprised of 30 local units of
government; and
WHEREAS, the NCDA I~as worked 1'or nearly 1'our years to analyze transportation
needs and alternative solutions for the Corridor, has completed A Major Investment
Study and has identified commuter rail as the centerpiece of the locally preferred
transportation investment strategy, in accordance with federal requirements; and
WHEREAS, Congress and the State Legislature have appropriated funding for
the Northstar Corridor for the planning, engineering and implementation of the Northstar
Project; and
WHEREAS, in October 2000, the NCDA and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) entered Into an agreement assigning to the NCDA the
responsibility to develop the commuter rail project through construction, in cooperation
with and under the supervision of Mn/DOT; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has approved the NCDA's
management of the project througl~ prellmlnary engineering; and
WHEREAS, the NCDA has completed a DEIS and is midway through the
preliminary engineering process; and
WHEREAS, the NCDA has a decision- maklng and staff structure in place to
complete this phase of the Northstar Project; and
WHEREAS, the political support and unity of the 30 units of government, acting
in concert with Mn/DOT, is critical for the success of the project, and in particular in
obtaining funding from the State Legislature this session; and
WHEREAS, the Mn/DOT has requested that control and management of the
project, as well as certain of the associated contracts, be assigned to Mn/DOT by March
26, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the NCDA and Mn/DOT share a common purpose of securing
funding for the Northstar Corridor Rail Project and implementing the project as
professionally and expeditiously as possible.
FEB 13 '01 15:01 T0-7654417425 FROH-RICHARDSON, RITCHER &ASSOC, T-209 P,03/03 F-594
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The NCDA will retain decision-making authority, its current management
structure, Its legislative and congressional responsibilities, and all associated
contracts until at least June 1, 2001.
The NCDA hereby renews its request that Mn/DOT transfer to the NCDA the
State and federal fund; appropriated for the Northstar Corridor for work on the
project.
The NCDA directs its staff to prepare the necessary transition documents
including: a) a complete report of the status of all elements of the project as of
the assignment date of June 1; b) an assessment of the dsk and liability position
of the NCDA; c) completion of a program audit; and, d) all legal documents
required to assign project contracts. The NCDA directs staff to work with
Mn/DOT to ensure an orderly transition and report at the February 15 Executive
Committee meeting and the March 1 NCDA meeting.
As of the June 7, 2001 meeting of the NCDA, the Board will commence operation
az a commuter rail corridor coordinating committee ("CRCCC") as set forth in
Minn. Stat. § 174.86, subd. 5. The NCDA respectfully requests Mn/DOT to
prepare description of the roles and responsibilities of the NCDA acting as a
CRCCC. The NCDA further directs staff to evaluate whether the new role of the
NCDA requires an amendment to its Joint Powers Agreement and to report back
to the February 15 Executive Committee meeting and the March 1 NCDA
meeting.
Thls cl~ange in project management Is subject to tl~e approval of tl~e FTA and will
be submitted as part of the changes required in on-going approval process of the
Project Management Plan.
Betsy Wergin, Chairperson
Dated:
Certification
I hereby certify that the above re;olution is a true copy of the Resolution duly passed,
adopted, and approved by the Northstar Corridor Development Authority on February 1,
2001.
(Name)
Agenda Item #3
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
January 26, 2001
NCDA Board
Project Management Team
Minimal Operable Segment (MOS) Analysis
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires analysis and determination of the cost
effectiveness of all federally funded transit projects. The cost effectiveness indices are useful to
the FTA in its process of ranking the large number of funding requests it receives from cities
across the country. The analysis also provides local decision-makers with data essential to their
own process of determining viable and appropriate termini for the project.
In addition to developing cost effectiveness indicators for the Northstar Corridor project between
downtown Minneapolis and Rice, the FTA requires similar information for what is termed the
Minimal Operable Segment (MOS). The Northstar MOS analysis, therefore, evaluates shorter
segments of the total project while still maintaining a viable commuter rail project. The FTA
intent is to ensure that local decision-makers have evaluated all reasonable alternatives to the
full-length project proposal.
The Northstar Corridor MOS analysis includes the base case of Minneapolis to Rice as well as
potential northerly termination points at E. St. Cloud, Big Lake and Elk River. The various
incremental ridership, operations cost, and capital costs are used to determine the cost
effectiveness indicators for the various segments. In addition, the data also includes analysis
based upon the September, 1998 NCDA Policy for Extension to the Northstar Corridor. Finally,
a chart comparing the cost effectiveness indicators for the Northstar project with other projects
from across the country is included.
The attached data will be reviewed at the February 1 NCDA Board meeting. It is anticipated that
action by the Board recommending a project termination location will be taken at the March 1
meeting. It should be noted that while the FTA requires the MOS analysis, the decision on
which location to end the current project is a local. Local decision is deemed to mean not
federal.
Action Required: Discussion
Northstar Corridor Development Authority
2100 3'" Avenue, Anoka. Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. northstartrain.org
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
September 24, '1998
Northstar Corridor Development Authority Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Policy on Extensions of the. Northstar Corridor
Backqround
The Northstar Corridor is defined in State and federal legislation as linking downtown
Minneapolis to the St. Cloud area. In response to a request from Benton County, the NCDA
agreed to include the City of Rice as a part of the study area for the Major investment Study.
The NCDA further agreed, at its last meeting, to include in its current study the assessment
of the feasibility of commuter rail in St. Cloud. Mn/DOT has offered to pay for the additional
costs associated with the western extension of the Corridor. Morrison County has submitted
a resolution requesting a station in Little Falls and supporting the station in Rice if such an
extension is not feasible. At its meeting on September ] 7, the Executive Committee discussed
elements of a draft policy on extensions of the Northstar Corridor and recommends that the
NCDA adopt the following policy.
Proposed Policy
The NCDA will evaluate the initial terminus and future extensions of the Northstar Corridor
using the following criteria:
· Estimated Rider. ship
· Capital Cost
· Operating Cost
· Environmental Impact
· Station Site Availability
· Station Area Access
· Economic Development Potential
· Railway Operating Impact
· Community and Governmental Support
· Future Expansion Potential
Given the limited iesources of the NCDA, the governmental unit requesting the evaluation
should secure the funding needed to conduct the evaluation. The NCDA will conduct the
evaluation of the extension as soon as the NCDA deems it feasible and appropriate in light of
its work on the initial segment of the Corridor.
Action Requested: Approval.
COMPARISON OF NEW START COST EFFECTIVENESS FOR SELECTED PROJECTS
INCREMENTAL COST PER
INCREMENTAL PASSENGER
TOTAL CAPITAL SECTION 5309 SECTION 5309 SHARE New Start vs. OVERALL PROJECT
PROJECT COSTS (Millions) FUNDING (Millions) OF CAPITAL COST No-Build ~ TSM RATING
Northstar MPLSto Rice (Preliminary) $ 231.0 $ 116.0 50% $ 9.84 $ 13.60 NA
Dallas-Ft. Worth TRE Phase 2 $ 160.6 $ 62.4 39% $ 4.60 $ 9.80 Recommended
Ft. Lauderdale Tri-County Commuter Rail $ 327.0 $ 110.5 34% $ 13.80 N,~ Recommended
Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link $ 207.7 $ 142.0 68% $ 8.80 N,~ Highly Recommended
San Diego Mission Valley East $ 431.0 $ 330.0 77% $ 10.40 NA Highly Recommended
Chicago Central Kane Corridor $ 93.0 $ 54.3 62% $ 13.70 $ 16.80 Recommended
Minneapolis Hiawatha Avenue $ 548.6 $ 274.3 50% $ 19.00 $ 19.20 Recommended
Orange County - Centerline $ 2,015.8 $ 1,009.1 50% $ 6.80 $ 11.90 Recommended
Chicago Metra SW Corridor Commuter Rail $ 165.5 $ 103.9 63% $ 8.90 $ 8.60 Highly Recommended
San Diego (Oceanside Escondido Rail) $ 235.5 $ 152.1 60% $ 4.40 $ 6.40 Highly Recommended
SOURCE: FTA Summary of FY 2001 New Starts Ratings
NewStart Comparison - 012401 .xls
NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE TERMINI Original Cost Model
Late 2000 Fuel Costs
RICE E. ST. CLOUD BIG LAKE ELK RIVER
CHARACTERISTIC TO MPLS TO MPLS TO MPLS TO MPLS
Length (Miles) 79.9 64.5 38.8 28.2
# of Stations 12 11 8 7
Average Daily 2020 Rail Ridership 10,829 10,724 10,201 9,627
Average Daily 2020 Bus Ridership 276,711 276,711 277,138 277,238
Total 2020 transit riders 287,540 287,435 287,339 286,865
Capital Cost(2004$) $ 227,367,941 $ 221,451,553 $ 199,401,786 $ 195,854,104
O&MCost-Rail(2004$) $ 13,910,219 $ 12,168,030 $ 9,561,188 $ 8,416,374
O&M Cost- Bus(2004$) $ 872,655 $ 942,701 $ 1,339,628 $ 1,361,518
Annualized Capital Cost $ 16,360,347 $ 15,953,722 $ 14,544,720 $ 14,292,258
TotalAnnual Cost $ 31,143,221 $ 29,064,454 $ 25,445,536 $ 24,070,149
Cost Effectiveness (CEI) RE: No-Build $ 9.84 $ 9.27 $ 8.20 $ 8.12
Cost Effectiveness (CEI) RE: TSM $ 13.60 $ 12.61 $ 10.63 $ 10.72
Annualized cost per rail rider $ 9.59 $ 9.03 $ 8.31 $ 8.33
BRW, Inc.
NOTES:
1. Rail and bus ridership estimated by KPMG
2. Bus O&M costs assume comparable bus service between Rice and rail terminus
from 2-4-00 and 12-8-00 memo from Manuel Padron & Associates
Feeder bus to Big Lake assumes 4 new buses; to Elk River assumes 4 new buses.
3. Capital costs for stations and maintenance facility from 10-21-99 Capital Cost Estimate (BRW, Inc.)
Capital costs for improvements north of Big Lake ($6.1 million) excluded from Big Lake and Elk River analyses.
Capital costs for Big Lake and Elk River exclude station costs north of the terminus
Includes revised capital costs to Rice lay-up from LTK email dated 1-6-01
Capital costs for Rice include an additional $1.7 million in rail capital costs
Clear Lake Station excluded from all capital costs.
4. Rail O&M costs from 1-12-01 O&M Costs estimates by Manuel Padron & Associates
5. Annual cost is the sum of 2004 bus and rail O&M cost and annualized 1999 capital cost per FTA Newstarts Guidance
1/24/01
R:\Forecast~Nstar~MOS\5Trainsets\[costeff2.xls]MOS SUMMARY
NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR
Comparison of Incremental Ridership and Costs
For Alternative Northstar Commuter Rail Termini
Original Cost Model
Late 2000 Fuel Costs
Elk River to Big Lake to East St. Cloud to
Total To Elk River Big Lake East St. Cloud Rice
Incremental Daily Riders 9,627 574 523 105
Incremental Annual Riders (Daily *300) 2,888,100; 172,200 156,900 31,500
Incremental Capital Cost (20045) $195,854,104! $3,547,682 $22,049,767 $5,916,389
Incremental O&M cost (Bus+Rail) (20045 $9,777,891 $1,122,925 $2,209,915 $1,672,143
Incremental Annual Cost -P $24,070,1491 $1 ,,375,387 $3,618,918 $2,078,767
BRW, Inc.
1/24/01
NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR
Comparison of Incremental Annual Cost Per Incremental Rail Rider
For Alternative Northstar Commuter Rail Termini
Elk River to Rice
Incremental Annual Cost per Incremental Original Cost Model
Rail Rider Late 2000 Fuel Costs
Base: Elk River $8.33
Elk River to Big Lake $7.99
Big Lake to E. St. Cloud $23.07
E. St. Cloud to Rice $65.99
Incremental O&M Cost (Bus & Rail) per Original Cost Model
Rail Rider Late 2000 Fuel Costs
Base: Elk River $3.39
Elk River to Big Lake $6.52
Big Lake to E. St. Cloud $14.08
E. St. Cloud to Rice $53.08
Notes:
1. In 20045
2. Does not include fare box recovery
BRW, Inc.
1/24/01
EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE TERMINI FOR THE NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR COMMUTER RAIL LINE
I East I Big Elk
CRITERIA Rice St. Cloud Lake River
All sites technically feasible with no significant impacts
Environmental
Wetland Impact
mitigation will be
required
Currently all four sites available; long term availability is unknown
Station Site Availability Site requires
business and Additional property required for park
railroad and ride spaces needed to support
displacement end of line station
Station Area Access All sites have readily available access
Linkage to at least St. Cloud Additional park and ride spaces
maximizes economic development needed to support end of line station
Economic Development Potential
potential by linking economic and would compete for land available for
educational centers transit oriented development
Railroad Operating Impact Railroad impacts addressed in capital and operating] cost estimates
Community and Government Support Strong community support throughout the corridor; Truncating the line
reduces community support
Future expansion possible from any initial termni. Extensions in the future
Future Expansion Potential would be subject to renewed competition for local, state and federal funding
and renewed nerqotiations for use of railroad.
BRW, Inc. 1/25/01
Agenda Item
NCDA 2001 COMMUNICATIONS SUMMARY PLAN
Prepared by: Himle Homer Inc. (As of 1/22/00)
Q. Prepare plan/budget
rn Ongoing strategy development
NCDA meetings
Activity & budget reporting
Scientific survey/poll of corridor residents
Obtain/analyze MNDOT & other research
Optional: communications/public affairs audit
Revise update/newsletter format
Enhance web site - navigation, recruitment feature, email updates, content, design
Update PowerPoint presentation
Develop miscellaneous materials
Optional: update portable display and video
Target audience databases (business, labor, govt. officials, education, etc.)
Recruit/manage corridor residents interested in project
Mass mailing database
2X newsletter to corridor residents (recruit web sign-up - "Northstar Net")
Point of Purchase display brochures (with web sign-up)
2X Pre-written newsletter stories
Email updates to persons on "Northstar Net"
Bus service marketing plan
Media lists
Update media materials/kit
Editorial visits
Develop story ideas
News releases distributed
Arrange media interviews - print, radio, cable TV
Draft/place news paper op-ed
Letters to the editor
Distribute"Northstar Community Update" to corridor media
[] Optional: radio actualities (recorded news releases)
Refine database
Develop/distribute 5X "Northstar Community Update"
Distribute issue alerts, if needed
Develop 4 testimonials for distribution/packets/media
Solicit presentations to key groups in corridor
[] Refine database
[] Develop/distribute 6X"Northstar Update"
Initial lettedpacketto legislators
rn Follow-up communication to legislators, when needed
rn Assist with materials, testimony & presentation for hearings
Optional: Northstar bus trip of local officials to capitol
rn Lists/material
[] Distribute"Northstar Update" to key media
[] Star Tribune, Pioneer Press editorial visits
[] Develop/place op-ed
Letters to the editor
Develop story ideas & pitch
[] Arrange media interviews
Tailor news for key trade publications
Agenda Item ~6
Commuter Raft Conference
March 31-April 4, 2001
Westin Hotel
Sea[r/e, Washington
%~ PUBLJf
C-n[erence At-a-Gl. once
7:0(1 a.m. P~i Trip to
Vancouver. RC
8:00 a.m.
9'.00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9-20 a.m.
a.m.
noon
p.m.
7.~0 a.m.
7:15 am.
9:00 am.
9'20 a. rm
Commuter ~i
Produce Shawca~e
Commuter Rail
Mee0n§
~ocola~ne and
~lTaur
Techni~ ~sion~
T~ II In~du~on
m Comm~ ~il
2~ I
in Comm~r ~il
Tod~ ~an for
Tomo~
Tn~ 3: T~ck ~d
" .... 4: ~or Related
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
10.20 a_m.
l_Z~O .oon
1 6:00 p.m.
lnterdty Corridor
Development '~
Committee ~eedng
Technical Sessions:
Track !: Righm-of-
Way issues
Track 2: Customer
Information Sysmms
Trar. k 3: Equipmerm
andTechnolollY
Track 4: Grade
Crossing ~afety
Technical Sessions:
Track I: Funding
Tracll 2: Cum:omer
Service Forum
Trot:l< 3: pr.ocureme~c
Issue~
Track 4: Beyond
Crisis Hanatlemen: '
Working with the
~-, m-rum wi:h
American public -[ransportatiou Associatlo
2 O01 Commuter Raft C on[erence
Seattle, WA
Wcsti~ Seattle I-Intel
March 31-April 4, 2001
200 ! Commuter Roll
-_onference is · ~d ~ toe
:ornmu~r ~il professior~s. The
com~ mil pmdu~ ~As ~,
a~n~ ~ ~er in~~n on ~
~ng ~m~er ~l ind~-
i~ SuundT~ c~m~r ~}
b~nni~g ~ m ~ mon~ ~ S~e is ~e
~n far ~e ~~ Our ~
~a~, o~m of ~e s~T~
a~ ~hind ~e ~ ~ on~ of
Ma~e pl~ to ] ~i~ as at ~e
~us~'s pre. ere eve~d
Hlghiig~ I.dude:
s~ of
T~ni~ ~ion~ A c~Pl~ans
COmm~er ~I Equipment Displa~
~ ~ ~ 5~e~ Union
m~ ~e ~l°in
p~F, ~d ~din~
Commu~r ~i pmdu~
Ne~ng Oppo~ni~ ~ ~a
mince wi~ ~mmu~r roll pmf~onds ~d
Trip to Vancouver,
Columbia
~a~rdw/, March ~ 1
i ~co~, B~h C~lumhb ~d
~ ~'s ~ c~To ~r mr
." ' . - .~ ' ~,.' :.~:~-~;e~u- ~.-',.."
...:...~~~ ., ·
Social ActivlCJe~ T~me h~s been se~ ~ide
so ac:endees ~ e.~joy Sea~e - one of ¢~e
jewels cf r~e p-~fic Normw~sc
~,~,.,~-'::~.- ~.
Comxnuter Rail Product Showcase
· Reservation Form
tn order to par-dcipate in APTA"s Commuter Rail Product Showcase you mu~c be an APTA membe? a~d registered for t~e 2001
Commuter Rail Conference. The dead$ine for your boeth reservation is ~b~a~ 27, 200 I. No ~e~ons ~ll be ~cep~d, ~er
~is ~. ' 's ~ 10' x 10' boo~s inked of ~lemp
~ ~qu~ed by pa~ ~d commi~ee membe~ ~,s ~ Show~e ~11
PRODUCT SHOWC~E - 7:00 ~m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001
[] Reserve a 10' x 10' booth at
(includes drapes. ~ble and 2 chain, and company I.D. sign)
[~We witl need aVCR player and monitor (ADD
r. ,ce will need a comptrr, e.r rnonicor (ADD $1CX3)
[] We wil~ need a power oudet (ADD $25)
[] We witl need a~ easel (ADD
~T:xhibitor Infornmation will follow after n~c~ipt of booth payment)
sPONSORSHIP
[] We would tike to be a contributor ~nd
[] We a~ intend in sponso~hip; pl~e ~l 202~9~38:
Sund B~n~: $15,000; Monday orTu~
~ ~ ..... ~ ~8 Q0O ~' Money orTu~y ~nchean: 5iS,ag0
mch;Tu~ Reception: $ I
.... · ., ~.,~Z;:~' ....
payment lnfo~a6on
~ ~dased is our che~ ~or ~e ~ve to~
~ ~a~e ~e ~ove ~eunt m ~ ~dit ~rd:
,~p. D~te_~
;aunt
Signature_
Name
Company_
Addres~
City, State, Z~p
$
$_
TOTAL $--
GRAND TOTAL 5------------
= rrM 20
March 31 - April 4, 2001
Meeting Registration Form
,~embe~ F~r'~om Your fee
%o~ Is $395 if
~ ~ 2~l.~r
~ o~ ~r ~ur n~e ~ ~e R~don ~ - ~ I ~ 2~ I
You may transfer your registncion fee a~ any time without perralt7 m
~ ~ In ~r o~n ~din~ ~e ~ I ~mm~ ~1
~c&
p~ $3~ (~pll~ to d~). ~ ~A's M~b~hip Oep~
~mu~
Payment
F~ea~e flu in this section. E~close appropriam fee made payable :a AFT~
[] $395 (on or before 02/7_~J01) [] ~}65 (~r (Y2/~./Ol) [] Non-member $765 or $2,465
[-'[ Check [] Credit Card: [] Vi~ [] H~-r.~ [] A.~EX
· ' -'j.?--' :3.:; -.~
Badge Information
NOTE: Please complete registrant: badge inform=,tiort
Am~ ~di6on~ 1i~ if necessa~.
I.
~e N~e
Ni~ame
~fle
~m~ Comply
T~
~us~Guest (if a~dln~ Spo~Gu~ (if amendin~
Submi~ed By
Comp_any
Ad
Clts. ~e.23p_ Fax_
Ple.~e indic=:e if ;~u have ~¥ disabilic/far which you will r~uim spiral
accommada~ons:
'~~%~',- Westin Seattle Hotel ' .
March 31' - Agril 4, 2001
Hotel Reservation Form
RESERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: February 7.6,200 I
0a, e~erv~c~n~ received after ~is date will be acted on a sl~ and race availability basis)
Guest I~orm~tio~
Company.
Address
TeJephone (Buzine~)_
To:al number o/~ue~ in ~o~_
lf add~o~ ~s) id~ a~u~ (~r ~ 19), pl~e indite, u m addi~on~ ~ ~li p~I-
~v~ ep ~re':~: "''~ ~mm_
Accom~o~o~te ~1 o~_ ~ (c~-~n
[~$1n~e (I per. n)
[___ ~ouble (7. persons/I. Red)
~,ch additional person
_(~orne)
_ If you are sh~ring a r~am, pte~e submi~ one fon'n only, and indicat~ ~he additional ~ues~'s name
R~ms available upon Reques:
[]Suite
If ra:e or ~3om t-~a request Is not ~aikable. ~e nem'~t avmlable ~
arid r~ortl t-~e will be a.~igned.
(=~ Subiec: to RoomsTax: cur-termly 15.6%
Degarmm D~e_ ---- Departure Time _
(Check-ou~ dine 11:0Opm)
ur deoar~ur~ dace upon check-;n- Should de13armr~
You mzy ug~ ye ' - .... ~ ~.,~r~m d~ an easy demrtur~
ocgur ~a. rlie~ ~ your conmm~ ~"'
fe~. equal r.o .~.5.00. will be added m the guest ~om ~
Aclclitiozml Requests
OSmoldng .Room R~que~ed (Based Upon Space A~ailabillt?)
~easa Inquir~ a: Check-in.
OHa,qdlc34;ped A.ssixc~ca Ls Required. please, lndim:e axry
SpecJ'oJ Raque-~:
r--] Weztin Prmmiee Hemher. l~,eas~ Indic=teWeS:~n
Prernier ~_
All n~servadons mu~ be accamganied by a de~si: ~ ~e fi~ ni~s mom ~ Including ~ via ~e~ ar mon~ a~e~ Plme ~" ch~k or
Pa~e~eposit Req~keme~
mon~ a~er ~la ~ ~eW~n S~e. (p~E DO NOT 5~ND CURRENt!) You ~ ~=o use ~ur ~ ~s' Oine~
Club,~ Oi~ov~ or N~aN credit ~ (Credit ~ depos~ ~tl be ~ upon ~eipt cf ~e~don-) Typ~__
k N~
upon ~e ~t% ~i~ of ~i~
~td~ N~c {~e~e printS. .Oa~=: a c~l~ will be ~nd~d. ~ ~li~ in
~holder Si~:_
~ounc of ~e de.it ~m deoosic is ne~e~n~ble if ~e ~se~on is ~c~ed a~r ~:OOam (5ea~e =me) cn ~e confi~ed ~ dace.
You M~ Make your Rese~ation by Callin~ ia00)
Or, %u N~ ~Your R~e~dcn ~ co ~e Hotel: (!06) ~7-5896
Or. You May Mini Your R~e~Oon Fc~ to ~e Hotel: ~e W~n, S~e A~: R~dons
1900 ~ Av~ue. S~a~e,~A 9810 I- 1281
Monday, April 14, 2001 t~'= ~-'~'~
Social Activity Form
Saturday, I~larch 3 !, :200 I
7:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m-
Vancouver, BC Rail Trip
There's no bec:er.wz7 co explor~ :he Pacific No~w~ ~d British
Cotumbi~ ~ ~ ~n.T~ ~is unique oppo~un~ :o Nde ~e
~under Comm~r ~l ~n ~ang ~e ~g~ Sound in~ b~l
V~u~r, Bddsh ~lumbi~
1~o~d~n~ ~ will be provided
m~ pcpu~ s~es in ~is b~ul ~i~n d~-
~mb~ier wifl be pm~ding b~ dinn~ an ~e ~ ~i~
~e ~n Hde ~ ~ is ~out 35 hou~
Note: Pl~e ~ember ~ac ~elem mu~
Cu~ ~d lmmi~go~- You mu~ ~mvide e~er
po~ roar's r~d~ or bi~ ce~- In:e~na~on~ ~ mu~
o~n · ~nadi~ pHor :o ~e ~n ~p.
You mu~ ~r ~ur A~A ~dge during ~e ~p- ~dg~ ~ be
pic~d up = ~e A~A ~don desk in ~e W~n Sea~e Hotel
Frid~ ~ning (H~h 3 I) be~een 4~0 ~d 7:~0 ~m..
Co~ No ~ hosted ~ Sound
R~e~dons ~1[ be ~n on a fi~<om~ ~-se~ed ~is-
Comple{e ~e fo~ bel~ ~ s~n
APTA ~c ~e ~ number bel~- We ~not
radons a~er H~h 16, 2g0 I.
FOIl NAME
FULL GUEST NAME(s)
ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS: _
TELEPHONE
CITIZENSIP US
FAX
OTHER_
2001 Corn
Seattle, WA
March 31- April 4, 2001
Travel Discount Information
Reduced Train Fares
De~ United a~d Air ~da offer the foflcn~ing discaunt~ in add~on ~ sp~al zone ~: 5% discou~ off ~e Jow~ ~
I 0~ discount off coach ~s. ~ · n~ incen~. If ~u pu~e your ~c~t ~ 1~ 60 da~ in ~d~nce. ~u will ~celve ~
addidon~ 5% off. Pl~e ~11 ~e aidin~,A~A5 o~al ~ ~ li~ed below, or ~ur ~1 ~e~ m ob~n ~und-~p
~spom6on ac ~e I~ co~e~on ~ ~k ~ur ~ei ~n[ ~ ~11 ~e Co~on D~ :o o~in ~e ~duced
DELTA AIR LINES
Call :he Convention [Desk roll-fr~e: !-800-241-6760
Give the AFTA Accourm Number:. DI~N 168199A
AIR CANADA
C-xll :he Convention Desk coil-free: I-EK~0-361-7585
GNe the A~r'A Account Number: CV694544
UNITED AIRLINES
~all the CanvenrJon De~k totl-~ree: 1-800-521~041
five ~he,au°TA Accoun~ Number: SSZTH
Reduced Train Fares
Am:r-ak will discount 10% off the towex: available fa~ to Seatde,Wa.shingcon from Nlarr. h 29 -April 7, 200 I. To book space, ca]l
the NarJon.~l Re~erv3dcns Desk or cmJl your lacaJ :ravel ag~mr, rdake sur~ you refer to the f-~res order number when making
your booking. This offer is not v~lid on Auto Tr-~in, Club, or Custom Cia.ss service. Fare is ~lid on Neo-oliner Servic~- during off-
pe~ weekcta¥ ~"avet and all deparmr~ on wee~nds.
l. Call the Nar. ional Reservations De~k
2. Give :he APTA F-ar~ Order Numben X-217-968
Reduced (2ar Rental Rates
ALAMO car rental offers special low c=r rerr~l ra:ez which ire av-allable one week before lnd one week ~f~er ~he conference.
&eh=Is include au:om~oc u-~nsmi~si~n, air condidonin~ and UNUMITED FREE MILEAGE.
I. Call Alamo mll4ree: 1-800-7~2-~232
2. Provide: Group iD Numbe~ - ?-,*71 Eli
~-~:e Code - GR
Diplomat Tr~vei Services
I. Call APTA'S OFFIC1AL TRAVEL AGENCY: 1-800-476-2313.
r~.~£z--o~o--~oz Jdfl ZD UI iz$;UZ ~. UZ
ST. CLOUD TIMES
ST. CLOUO~ IJN
28 ~ 78(i
~ATURDAY
DEC 3O 2000
, Won't tho~e costs
too? For starte~ we're ney-
gallon ~k~!D~ anymo~_
~ h eoncim~ ~ut
~e~ ~ m h~e
.... ~e~ ~c ~ we~
:"'"'~ a~N~y~
' mo~, long~ ~
ien~ but ~ I p~
~ ofb~d_~ ~n~r~
~r~I~m~
my ~ w~e ~g
Now ~ut ~ ~e
~e loner ~d ~ple~
ling and working in SC
CloucL Well a few thousand
people earning money in
bria it
into bt. Cloud's economy is-
He's also worried about the
railroad payin§ for itself.
ta highway paid for itself?.
money aud d~n't earn a din~-
I-Ie also doesn't believe
the polls that say people
would ttse rail, but does
lieve those who s~y people
mt more hi. ways built
You can't have it both way~
probably be nece~zxy, the,
commuter rml aho is vital to
ST. C[.OUD AREA PLANNING ORGANIZATION
10,10 Cmmty R~ad 4 .~L Cloud, MN
:'~2{)/252-756~ 320/252-6557(FAX) E'MAIt
P.02
Mukhlar Thakur, P.E,
Director, Office of Passenger Rail Transit
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Blvd. - M.S. 475
St. Paul, Minnesota 551S5-1899
January 31,200t
Dear Mr. Thakur:
Re:
Northstar Commuter Rail
Advanced Corridor Plan (ACP)
Pursuant to your request, the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization (APO) as the
designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPC) For the St, Cloud Urbanized
Area, held a public hearing on January 25, 2001 to determine il' the above referenced
ACP is consistent with the APe's mu/It-modal Transportation Plan.
Based on the presentation made, the lestimony received, and discussions with
effected local units of government, the APO Policy Board concluded that the Northstar
ACP is consistent with the Transportation Plan for tho St. Cloud Urbanized Area.
Accordingly, as required by Minnesota Statutes, chapter 174.88, subdivision 4, tt~e APO
approved the attached ri;solution,
me.
Should you have any questions or require additional information please contact
WGH/jh
Cc: Betsy Wergin
Elwyn TinkJenberg
Tim Yantos
.Sincerely,
Willian~Sr. Hanson
Executive Director
A V01unlary Association That Is Committed to Coordinalod Long-Range Planning
Through Constant, Cooperative, Interg0¥0rrln. icr~ti, iI Communi¢alior~
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
ADVANCE CORRIDOR PLAN
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
fha St. Ctoud Area Planning Organization (APO) is a Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) under Federal law and in that capacity has approved a
Transportat;on Plan for the St. Cloud Metropolitan Area, and
the APO has been a member of the Nodhstar Corridor Development
Authority (NCDA) Project Management Team working in cooperation with
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to initiate a
commuter rail facility between St. Cloud and Minneapolis, and
WHEREAS,
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 174.86, subdivision 4, requires the
Commission of MnDOT to ~ubmit tl~o Advanced Corridor Plan (ACP) as
defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 174.80, subdivision 2, for commuter
rsil facilities to each MPO in which a commuter rail route is to bo located,
and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
the APO is required to hold a hearing on the ACP allowing the
Commissioner, local governmental units, and other persons to present their
views as to whel, hcr tl~c ACP is consistent with the MPQ's development
guide, and
a public hearing was held on January 25, 2001, on the ACP deslgnod to
operate a commuter rail transit service between the St. Cloud area and
Minneapolis, and
the APO has received comments from the public hearlng and has reviewed
the ACP for consistency wi[l~ the APO Trat~sportation Plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the APO finds the ACP to be consistent
with iht St. Cloud Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan. and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization hereby
approves the Advanced Corridor Plan for the commuter rail facility between the St.
Cloud area and Minnespolis,
D~g~t SCnarp, Chair~a
Date
RESOLUTION -
CITY OF ELK RIVER
APPROVE LAYOUT FOR THE PARK AND RIDE FACILITY NEAR TRUNK
HIGHWAY 10 AND TYLER STREET/171sT AVENUE INTERSECTION MN/DOT
PROJECT S.P. NO. 7102 - 54
WHEREAS,
the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation has
prepared a preliminary layout for the construction of a park and
Ride Facility near T.H. 10 and Tyler Street/171st Avenue, within the
corporate limits of Elk River, and seeks the approval thereof; and
WHEREAS, said preliminary layouts are on file in the Office of the Department
of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled,
and identified as Layout No. 1, near T.H. 10 and Tyler Street/171st
Avenue, Elk River, Propose Park and Ride facility, prepared
January 17, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River as follows:
That said preliminary Layout No. 1 prepared January 17, 2001, for the
improvement of said Trunk Highway within the corporate limits be and
hereby is approved, with the following conditions:
1. That MN/DOT continue to work with City staff and the developer of Elk
River Station on final design of the facility;
The final layout/design of the facility shall include sidewalks to
encourage pedestrian access and landscaping to be approved by the
City;
That MN/DOT work with the City on the timing of each phase of the
project and which improvements will be installed as part of each
phase.
Adopted by the Elk River City Council this
day of ,2001.
ATTEST:
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
Sandra Peine, City Clerk
S :\PLANNINGW, ESOLUTI~PARKRIDE.DOC
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Division
Waters Edge
1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113
January l7,2001
Sandy Pcine
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Sandy Peine:
This letter is in regards to Mn/DOT's currently scheduled project to construct a multimodal
facility in Elk River. This park and ride facility is needed in order to meet the demands of
suburban commuters now. This future facility will be located in a developing, light industrial area
that is currently undeveloped land used for agricultural purposes. The location is 1/3-mile (0.5
km) east of TH 10 on 171 Avenue NW/Tyler Street. The land consists of two parcels that are
currently for sale. See attached project location map and preliminary layout.
We would like to show this layout to the City Council on the February 12, 2001 City Council
meeting for municipal approval. A sample approval form has been attached to this letter to
provide you with our request, and we realize that you will use the proper form for the City of Elk
River. Please contact Jill M. Ovik at (651) 582 - 1722 with any questions or concerns regarding
the status of this project.
Best regards,
Jill M. Ovik
Project Manager - Pre-Design
Mn/DOT
Attachments
cc: John Griffith, Mn/DOT Pre-Design
An equal opportunity employer
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