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i) Amendment No.2 with Ken Stevens increasing the contract amount by $20,000 for work within the current scope of services; ii) Amendment No.2 with Richardson, Richter & Associates increasing the contract amount by $37,000 for work within the current scope; and iii) Amendment No.2 with Himle Homer Incorporated increasing the contract amount by $110,000 and extending the term of the contract through December 31, 2004. Mr. Yantos noted that these contract amendments are within the approved 2004 budget and work plan and require no additional monetary contributions by the members. Peter McLaughlin made a motion that the NCDA approve the proposed 2004 contract amendments as recommended by the Executive Committee and authorize the Chair to finalize negotiations and execute contract amendments with Richardson, Richter & Associates, Ken Stevens and Himle Homer Incorporated. The motion was seconded by Felix Schmiesing and passed unanimously on a voice vote. c) Proposed 2005 Budget and Work Plan. Mr. Yantos noted that the 2005 budget being submitted for recommendation, reflects federal and regional contributions, as well as the local expenditures necessary to keep Northstar moving. Dan Erhart made a motion which was seconded by Peter McLaughlin that the NCDA approve the proposed 2005 NCDA budget as presented. , The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Dan Erhart noted that the perseverance and determination by the NCDA members over the past seven years has been what has moved this project forward. d) Options for Northstar Commuter Coach. Jon Olson reviewed three options for consideration regarding the Northstar Commuter Coach services. Option One: Terminate service on September 30, 2004. Option Two: Continue operation, leave fares at the current levels and operate until all reserves are spent - about three months. Option Three: Continue service through September 30, 2004 with no fare increase. After some discussion, Dennis Berg made a motion that the NCDA continue operations of the Northstar Commuter Bus for one year, from October 1,2004 through September 30, 2005, increase fares from Elk River to $4.50 fare from Riverdale unchanged, and add $100,000 to the NCDA 2005 budget to be allocated 1/3 to the NCDA, 1/3 to Sherburne County and 1/3 to Anoka County. The motion was seconded by Felix Schmiesing and passed unanimously on a voice vote. 3. Public Information Update: John Himle gave a brief update on public information activities. 4. Project Update: Ken Stevens noted that staff are developing an RFP for general engineering consultant services for final design of the Northstar Commuter Rail Project. The RFP scope of work will include advance planning, rolling stock, design on capacity improvements and continued negotiations with BNSF. 5. Legislative Update: a) State.