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o Patrick Cairns stated that Phase I has little benefit to Benton County and the city of St. Cloud, why then is Benton County expected to pay 7% of the costs. He asked if the NCDA will would continue its support of the Project after the first Phase has been complete? Paul McCarron noted that at its last meeting the NCDA passed a resolution that stated that the whole membership would support al__]_l phases through completion. Mark Stenglein made a of the Northstar Project from beginning motion that the resolution be amended by adding another resolve resolving that the NCDA reaffirms its commitment to the entire Northstar Corridor Project, including its financial commitment to eventually include service to the greater St. Cloud area. Dennis Berg seconded the motion that the resolution be passed as amended, the motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Dan Lieser suggested that each individual jurisdiction along the Corridor needs to pass a resolution in support of funding the Northstar Project. Chair Grandy noted that such a resolution should go before each NCDA member county board for approval. Dan Lieser suggested that someone put the pressure on Stearns County to become a funding partner to the Northstar Project. Paul McCarron noted that from the very beginning of this Project this Board has been in contact with Stearns County. Jean Keely noted that the reason the City of Blaine became a member of the NCDA is because of the possibility of a Foley station location. She asked if there is a possibility that the Foley station may be added back in. Chair Grandy noted that feasibility studies done in the future may say that the Foley and City of Ramsey station sites should be developed. Legislative Update: a) State: Bill Schreiber noted that it is a good feeling to be part of a team working with a Governor's Administration that supports the Project. Bill noted that Dean Johnson is now in majority leaders office. First hearing was held yesterday on the Northstar Project. o o b) Chair Grandy, noted that the All Board Committee is working with the Elk River All Aboard Committee to attempt to get at least 100 people at their Rally which is going to be the same day as the Transportation Alliance Rally - February 26 at the Capitol. Federal: Lona Schreiber noted that the Northstar Project is included in the draft of the federal bonding bill. Resolution of Continuing Support passed by City of St. Cloud: John Ellenbecker noted that a resolution had been passed by the City of St. Cloud whereby St. Cloud pledged its continuing support for the Project. Next Meeting: After discussion, Chair Grandy announced that there would be no NCDA meeting the month on February 5, 2004 but that the next NCDA meeting would be set for March 4, 2004, Jeanne Mason made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Art Daniels seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned 5:50 p.m. Duane Grandy, Chairperson ~ Date