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federal ADA access requirements. Mr. Danielson noted that the FTA has been tightening their literal interpretation of ADA rules. 7. On behalf of Steve Apanian, Mr. Stevens gave the update on Advanced and Final Design of the LRT connection. He noted that some of the issues being addressed are the Sth street alignment (north side or south side) and the proposed ball park. There is a meeting scheduled for next Tuesday at Hennepin County with Hennepin County folks, people from the City of Minneapolis and HOK (company from St. Louis that has been retained to design the stadium). Staff will bring more information to the NCDA in the coming months as this issue moves forward. 8) Paul Danielson gave an overview of the PE Validation Review Process. Part of the process is to identify issues that need further consideration and any impacts to code changes (building codes and sustainable design). Findings of the process will be presented at the June meeting. Major issues are: vehicle type, ADA access, Big Lake Station location, Coon Rapids track crossing, Fridley access configuration, downtown station (stadium impacts), operator determination, systems design (operator/central control location), BNSF communication and platform design changes. 9) Mark Fuhrmann reported on information from the FT A regarding the "Dear Colleague" letter which reviewed suggested changes in the FT A New Starts process. The FT A administrator, Jenna Dorn, has issued her decision regarding the FTA's New Starts process. Ms. Dorn's letter noted that the FT A would be moving forwards with three suggestions: an inflation adjustor to adjust the cost effectiveness thresholds that currently exist in their rating process; allowance for projects to use 2030 policy decisions; and instituting standardized cost categories which will be more prescriptive of what can or cannot be included in a cost category. 10) Mark Fuhrmann gave an update on the Project Schedule and its key milestones. He noted that the Project Management Plan has been completed and will be a part of the submittal to the FT A. 11) Mary Richardson gave an update on State legislative action. She noted that there has been a lot of discussion on the transportation bill, nothing firm to report. 12) Jon Olson gave an update on federal legislative activities. He noted that he and others had visited Washington in April and that support for the Northstar Project is very strong. 13) Todd Rapp gave an update on public information activities. He noted that Governor Pawlenty had signed the transportation bonding bill. Four things need to be done: make sure that supporters and others understand that more funding will be. needed in 2006, communicate progress the Project makes over the next several months, make sure there are no surprises, keep legislators and others informed, and continue to engage new residents in this fast growing corridor. Jill Brown noted that the Commuter Coach demo project had its SOO,OOOth rider in April. A survey of people riding the bus was completed: 7S% of riders responded and only one person noted their dissatisfaction that the bus was too crowded. 14) There being no further business, John Norgren made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Ewald Peterson and passed unanimously on a voice vote.