Laserfiche WebLink
<br />rei -\.) <br />( ); <br />tli{ <br /> <br /> <br />River <br /> <br />J"NJ:j , <br />o FiiJ;t-fJ 'f'" , <br />""\.I,l/ <br /> <br />November 30,1999 <br /> <br />Mike Johnson, Chair <br />Sherburne County Board of Commissioners <br />13880 Highway 10 <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Mike: <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Thank you for holding the Northstar Corridor meeting for local units of government in <br />Sherburne County on October 19, 1999. The Elk River City Council has heard <br />"rumors" over the past six months or so about a city obligation for this project and has <br />expressed frustration over not knowing more information about this situation, so the <br />October 19 meeting was a much-appreciated opportunity to gather information and <br />express our feelings. <br /> <br />On October 25, 1999, I updated the Elk River City Council on the issues and <br />discussions that took place at the October 19 county meeting. As you know, the main <br />topic discussed was the "local share" of $2.2. million for the Northstar Corridor capital <br />expenditure. The Elk River City Council unanimously indicated that this local <br />contribution for capital expenses should not be a municipal issue, but should be dealt <br />with by the county on a regional basis. Additionally the City Council discussed the <br />anticipated shortage in the annual operating expenses. In this regard the City <br />Council expressed their belief that this obligation belongs to the State of Minnesota. <br /> <br />The Elk River City Council still supports the Northstar Corridor project and <br />understands the capital funding challenge facing Sherburne County, but, <br />unfortunately, the city cannot pledge any municipal funds for this endeavor. Once <br />again, I would like to express our appreciation for Sherburne County holding the <br />recent meeting on the Northstar Corridor funding issues. If you have any questions <br />regarding the October 25 City Council review of this project, please feel free to contact <br />me. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />:;;;:;;S'~~." _ <br /> <br />Stephanie Klinzing ~ <br />Mayor <br />City of Elk River <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490. Elk River, MN 55330. TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420. Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br />