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Agenda Item #1 David Elvig suggested that fares from Elk River increase by 50 cents and Coon Rapids be increased by 25 cents. Tom Gamec noted that if the NCDA raises fares from Elk River now, the Legislature may say during the session that since fares have already been increased why not increase them again to cover the operating costs. Mr. Gamec suggested not increasing fares at this time, but waiting until the legislative session is over and increase fares than if necessary. Jon Olson noted that the Commuter Coach service would need to discontinue service in June of 2005 if no funds are brought in. Ken Paulson amended his earlier motion to read that the NCDA raise the fare for the Northstar Commuter Coach service from the Elk River station from $3.50 to $4.00, commencing June 1, 2005, if needed. The motion was seconded by Woody Bissett and passed unanimously on a voice vote. Louise Kuester noted that part of the value of having the Commuter Coach was to establish ridership habits. LeRoy Pauley noted that right now is an ideal time to get Legislators listening to you. Dan Erhart thanked the citizens for their input on this issue. 4. Tim Yantos gave an overview of the Northstar Organizational Chart. Mark Fuhrman, Mn/DOT, noted his excitement to be part of the Northstar Project. He noted that the new organizational chart for the Project will satisfy FT A's idea of scope and number of people needed to assure the Project is done adequately and on time. He noted that a Project Manager Oversight Consultant will be hired to look watch over the Project development. 5. Mary Richardson reviewed the selection process for consultants for Advanced and Final Design Services. Tom Gamec made a motion that the NCDA approve the procurement process as described and authorize the issuance of an RFP for the Advanced and Final Design of the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Project and an RFP for Professional Services for the Advanced and Final Design of the Northstar Corridor LRT connection. The motion was seconded by Scott Schulte and passed unanimously on a voice vote. 6. Tim Yantos noted that NCDA and Mn/DOT staff have finalized the Memorandum of Understanding for Final design services and we are awaiting the Commissioner's signature.. 7. Chair Grandy noted that Watab Township has formally withdrawn from the NCDA Joint Powers Board as of August 25, 2004. Dennis Berg asked that staff prepare and send out under Chair Grandy's signature a letter of appreciation for Watab's participation in the NCDA since 1996 and invite them to rejoin the Joint Powers Board at anytime. 8. John Himle gave an update on public information activities. He noted that an information kit had been mailed out to all legislatures and NCDA members. 9. Bill Schreiber passed out Capital Partnerships memo on the extension of TEA-21 through May 31,2005, AMC's comprehensive transportation funding proposal as approved by AMC's Transportation Policy Committee and the Transportation Alliances' update dated October 1, 2004.