Resolution - #10-02-061 - 02/23/2010

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Councilmember Wise introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #10-02-061 2010 BONDING REQUEST FOR RAMSEY RAIL STATION WHEREAS, the Northstar Commuter Rail Project (the "Project") is a 40-mile commuter rail serving communities along the Northstar Corridor from Big Lake to Minneapolis; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Full Funding Grant Agreement, stations are being constructed in Big Lake, Elk River, Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Minneapolis; and WHEREAS, a station serving the City of Fridley will be constructed using local funding; and WHEREAS, the Northstar Advanced Corridor Plan and environmental documentation also included the Ramsey Rail Station; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey Rail Station was removed from the initial phase of the project in order to secure grant funding via the Federal Transit Administration; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey Rail Station would clearly provide valuable transit service to the citizens and businesses of Anoka County; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey Rail Station will stimulate economic growth and development in Anoka County and the Ramsey Town Center. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority hereby supports a request by the City of Ramsey for State Bonding for the Ramsey Rail Stations, as consistent with the vision to complete the Northstar Project. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Look, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Wise Councilmember Look Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Dehen