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review findings and recommendations into a written report. APTA charges a $4,500 administrative fee to coordinate and facilitate the peer review and prepare a written report and requests that the NCDA directly reimburse peer review panel members for travel and incidental expenses. Staff estimate that the travel and lodging costs for the panel members will not exceed $20,000.00. APT A requests that the NCDA sign a form agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless APT A, its officers and employees, and any peer review panelists and their respective agencies in the conduct of their activities for claims of any kind (including attorney fees) arising out of the provision of this peer review, except to the extent such claims arise or are caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of APT A, its officers and employees, or peer review panelists. Mark Limpert asked for clarification on the indemnification issue. Ms. Richardson noted that experts don't want to be held liable for any advice they might give during a review process. Woody Bissett made a motion that the NCDA authorize the Chair to finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with APT A for peer review panel services for an amount not to exceed $4,500.00; authorize the Executive Director to reimburse peer review panel participants for travel and lodging expenses (with proper receipt/documentation) incurred as part of the review process at an approximate total cost of $20,000.00; and that the NCDA authorize the Chair to sign the indemnification form as noted above. The motion was seconded by Mark Limpert and passed unanimously on a voice vote. 9. City of Anoka Request for Letter of Support for 2009-2010 CMAQ Application: Tim Yantos noted that the NCDA had received a letter from Carolyn Braun with the City of Anoka which requested a letter of support from the NCDA for the City of Anoka's Commuter Rail Transit Village Parking Ramp CMAQ Application. Carolyn Braun gave a brief overview of the City's project and CEMQ Application. Arne Engstrom made a motion that NCDA staff draft a letter of support for the City of Anoka's CEMQ Application for their Commuter Rail Transit Village Parking Ramp and that the Chair be authorized to sign the letter of support. The motion was seconded by Dennis Berg and passed unanimously on a voice vote. 10. City or Ramsey Request for Letter of Support for their 2009-2010 CMAQ Application: A verbal request for a letter of support was delivered to the NCDA by David Elvig for the City of Ramsey's CMAQ application for operating assistance and facility funding. The City will draft a formal request in writing and submit to the NCDA. Arne Engstrom made a motion that NCDA staff draft a letter of support for the City of Ramsey's CEMQ Application for operating assistance and facility funding and that the Chair be authorized to sign the letter of support. The motion was seconded by Dennis Berg and passed unanimously on a voice vote. 11. FT A Issues: a) Monthly Report: Mike Schadauer reviewed the July 2005 Monthly Report which was sent to the FT A. b) Final Design Application Update: Application has been submitted. c) Risk Assessment: Mike Schadauer noted that PMT members had asked the FTA how long the Final Design application process would take. Oversight consultant will be back to the NPO by the end of the month to discuss risk issues. 12. Legislative Report: Jon Olson noted that SAFETEA-LU had passed on July 29. The bill includes $43.5 million in funding for Minneapolis projects, including Northstar. 13. Technical Reports: Ken Stevens gave an update on station development. a) Advanced and Final Design of Commuter Rail: Paul Danielson gave an update on the development of the maintenance facility. Yard track layout has been revised as well as the building layout. No expansion or footprint changes and there should be no added 4