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Northstar Corridor Development Authority <br />March 6, 2003 Minutes <br />Page Two <br /> <br />and the correct data is out there. Tim Yantos noted that the NCDA is making a list <br />of answers to all questions received from the presentation for future discussion with <br />the Governor and his staff. Mr. Yantos also noted that Paul Anton will be making a <br />presentation to the Legislature sometime this session. <br /> <br />Legislative Activities: Bill Sc1='eiber handed out a list of bills which include <br />appropriations for the Northstar Project and copy of HF 688 which would abolish <br />regional rail road authorities. Steve Novak noted that the Senator Dean Johnson is <br />positive that the Senate will allow the NCDA to make a presentation to the <br />Transportation Committee which will give the Project an opportunity for a flee <br />press conference. <br /> <br />John Himle noted that Northstar Corridor updates will be sent out to over 11,000 <br />people this week and over 350,000 people will receive the next Corridor <br />Newsletter. Mr. Himle also noted that staff and Mr. McCarron are stmXing a whole <br />new series of media tours throughout the State and that a videotape will be sent out <br />to over 120 cable stations. <br /> <br />5. Legislative Update: <br /> <br />FY 2003 Appropriations: Paul McCarron provided an update on the fiscal year <br />29003 appropriations. He noted that on February 13, 2003, it was announced that <br />Minnesota will receive $164.16 million in federal funding. Of this amount, <br />Northstar Commuter Rail Project will receive $5 million. <br /> <br />FY 2004 Appropriations Request and Reauthorization Request: Discussion was <br />held on the fiscal year 2004 appropriations request and reauthorization request. Paul <br />McCarron noted that Congressman Sabo and Oberstar will coordinate getting the <br />Northstar Project onto the funding list. Congressman Kennedy is taking the lead on <br />this issue. Tim Yantos noted that the reason why the Project did not get <br />recommended status is because the Project did not get the State match. <br /> <br />Other: Next Meeting: The next meeting of the Northstar Corridor Development <br />Authority is scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. at the Sherburne <br />County Government Center. <br /> <br />A motion was made by Paul Ostrow, seconded by Patrick Cairns and carried <br />unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. <br /> <br />Duane Grandy, Chairperson <br /> <br />Date <br /> <br />H:',~Admndata'~,COMM1TTE\Corridor NCDAX.2003\Mmutcs",0320603 NCDA Draft.doc <br /> <br /> <br />