4.4. SR 06-21-1999 - Laserfiche WebLink

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" A motion was made by Mark Stenglein, seconded by David Saunders and carried unanimously to approve the recommendation of Executive Committee to approve and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with . Shandwick International for public involvement and public information services as described in the approved work program with a contract amount not to exceed $200,000, for the term May 10, 1999 to December 31, 2000 (said contract on file in the office of Tim Yantos, Anoka County). b. A motion was made by Jim Dickinson, seconded by Jerry Leese and carried unanimously to approve and authorize the Chair to execute an agreement with MainLine Management, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $75,000 to perform services as described in the approved work program, for a term of May 6, 1999, through December 31, 1999. 4. Mary Richardson reviewed the qualification of firms who responded to the Request for Qualifications (distributed by the Executive Committee) to provide legal services in negotiations with BNSF and in the Environmental Impact Statement process. The Selection Committee recommended that the NCDA hire Byron D. Olsen of Felhaber Larson Fenion & Vogt, David Hirsh of Harkins Conningham, and Robert Kessler to provide legal services to the NCDA. A motion was made by Paul McCarron, seconded by Paul Ostrow and carried unanimously to approve . and authorize the Chair to execute a contract with the recommended attorneys for legal services, as described in the approved work plan, for the term of May 10, 1999 to December 31, 2000, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per firm, to be paid on an hourly basis, for a total amount of $150,000. 5. Paul McCarron and Mary Richardson provided an update on legislative issues. 6. Tim Yantos and Stephanie Eiler, Anoka County, discussed the initiation of the NCDA Phase II Work Program. No action taken. 7. Ken Stevens reviewed and discussed the Land Use Analysis and Station Area Planning Work Program for April, 1999, through November, 1999. The guiding principles for station area planning including service standards, park and ride facilities, safety, access and land ~se were reviewed. NCDA members were asked to provide input on the principles. Action will be requested at the next meeting. 8. Stephanie Eiler, Anoka County, reviewed the proposed scoping process for the environmental impact statement. No action taken. .