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OCT 02 '01 16:52 T0-7654417425 FROH-RICHARDSON, RITCHER &ASSOC, T-591 P,04/10 F-862
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<br />NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
<br />Regular Meeting Minutes
<br /> September 6, 2001
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<br />The Northstar Corridor Development Authority met in regular session on September 6, 20017 in the Board
<br />Room at the Sherburne County Government Center, Elk River, Minnesota.
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<br />Present were: Lynn George, Patrick Cairns, Mary Richardson, Scott Harlicker, Kelli Neu, Woody Bissett,
<br />Bob Johnson, Terry Nagorski, Ewaid Petersen, Gary Hammer, John Norgren, Tom Garnet, Dave Sounders,
<br />Robert Kirchner, Steve Billings, John Weaver. Tom Wenzel. Eugene Young. Renee Zeleny. Greg Bruesfle.
<br />Duane CekalIa, Lewis Stark, Duane Grandy, Jean Keely, Kirsfi Marohn, Sue Youngs, Jeff Dehler, Jim
<br />McLean, Margo LaBan, Ann-Therese gchmid, Miehelle Maflieon, Jon Olson, Kate Garwood, Elliott
<br />Perovich, Dean Michalko, Gerry Botzek, Dartrell Lipscomb, Paul McCarron, Phil Cohen, Lone Schreiber,
<br />Gordon Vass, John Himle, Bill Schrcib~r, David Loch, Peggy Aho
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<br />1. The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Ci~airperson Betsy Wergin.
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<br />A motion was made by Bob Johnson, seconded by Dave Saunders, mid carried unanimously to
<br />approve the agenda of Thursday, September 6, 2001. as presented, and the meeting minutes of June
<br />7, 2001, as presented.
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<br />3. Executive Committee/Capital Budget Committee Report:
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<br />a)
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<br />Chair Wergin reviewed the NCDA Commuter Rail Strategy (Plan B)adopted by the NCDA
<br />Executive Committee on July 12, 2001, which details strategies to ensure that the Northstar
<br />commuter rail project stays on track and state and federal funding is secured in 2002. The
<br />NCDA proposes the following strategies to reach its objectives: ignite local support;
<br />develop a statewide transportation coalition; establish strong, cooperative CRCCC oversight
<br />of Project; and actively pursue federal funding.
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<br />b)
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<br />A motion was made by Dave Sounders, seconded by Ewald Petersen and carried
<br />unanimously to approve the NCDA proposed 2002 budget in the amount of $750,000 as
<br />recommended by the Executive Committee, with funds to come from member regional
<br />railroad authorities (BenTon County, $59,500; Morrison County, $10,000; Sherburne County,
<br />$89,750; Hennepin County, $109,750; Anoka County, $481,000). Chair Wergin noted that
<br />Mn/DOT had stated to the Executive Committee at its August 23 meeting that Mn/DOT
<br />intends to provide the necessary $2.5 million match for the federal funding. Chair Wergin
<br />further noted that in a phone conversation with Commissioner Tinklenberg on August 29,
<br />the Commissioner had assure her that it is Mn/DOT's intent to provide the $2.5 million.
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<br />A marion was made by Paul MeCarron, aeconded by John Norgren and carried unanimously
<br />to approve the recommendation of the Executive Committee that the NCDA approve a
<br />contract wkh Himle Homer fbr public information servic;~ and direct staff to negotiate the
<br />scope and contract amount (up to a maximum amount of $500,000) for 2002. The scope of
<br />services of the contract will include items to held the NCDA implement Plan B.
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