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commuter coach be continued until September 2005, and further commented that the NCDA may terminate commuter coach contracts should they decide to discontinue the bus service before September 2005 Report on Feasibility Studies of Potential Future Stations - Ramsey and Sauk Rapids. Ken Stevens gave an overview of the feasibility studies of the Ramsey and Sauk Rapids station sites. Mr. Stevens stated that the Ramsey Station was meritorious and would improve Northstar's cost effectiveness. Mr. Stevens further stated that the Sauk Rapids station site did not prove as cost-effective and would require another study when the line is extended to the St. Cloud area. Until that time, it was suggested that the city review current development projects to see if they would be compatible with a transit- oriented development format. David Elvig, City of Ramsey, inquired if a Ramsey station indicator could be included on current maps of the corridor or if that would hurt the project overall. Mary Richardson explained the legal process required to include a Ramsey station in the corridor design plans. Mike Schadauer, Minnesota Department of Transportation, suggested that the NCDA work to bring the project into the final design stage first and then work towards including a station site in the City of Ramsey. Mayor Tom Gamec, on behalf of the City of Ramsey, thanked the NCDA members for their work and efforts in implementing a station study. 4. Legislative Update: a) State: Paul McCarron, McCarron and Associates, provided an update on current legislative activities stating that the Senate has, at this time, failed to pass a bonding bill, but is still in session. Mr. McCarron further commented that Northstar has provided much discussion during the session and that Northstar is currently in the proposed senate bonding bill for an amount of two million. b) Federal: Elliott Perovich, Anoka County, reported on current federal legislative activities. o Public Information Activities: JeffDehler, Anoka County, provided an update on public information activities stating that communication has been sent out to various organizations and coalitions asking them to distribute information to their members and urge them to contact their legislators. Mr. Dehler also reported that The All Aboard Elk River group was also planning to contact legislators. Todd Rapp, Himle Homer, further commented that all people have been contacted on the business list, and an email has been sent to all supporters urging them to action. 6. Other: a) Mary Richardson, Richardson, Richter, provided an update on the Metro Transitways Development Board's (MTDB) Ride the Rails Event for the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Line The event has been set for May 25, 2004 at the Hennepin County Government Center. Ms. Richardson said that invitations would be mailed soon and that Congressman Sabo was one of the scheduled speakers at the event.