Minutes - Council - 08/31/2010 - Special

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Councilmember Dehen stated we have three major projects - the bridge over Armstrong, the Flaherty & Collins apartment complex and this rail stop. Are there any priorities set on all three of these — and where will this funding come from. He felt that wherever the funding is decided for, they are all interrelated. Councilmember Wise didn't feel we were talking about three projects — we are talking about two of them. The Flaherty & Collins deal is not something we will be doling out money for. He would agree that the other two are tied up. Planning Manager Miller stated we really do not have our arms around exactly what the costs will be for the Armstrong Interchange. Councilmember Look stated that one of the funding sources for these projects is the Flaherty & Collins project. They will pay taxes immediately and these dollars will go back into this. He expressed some concern about turning this whole area into a TIF District. Councilmember McGlone commented that the Flaherty & Collins project is somewhat contingent on the rail. Mr. Ulrich stated that any other new projects coming in, we hope to catch increments on them to help fund the rail station. The rail station has always been the number one priority. The Armstrong project is a little further out and a lot more expensive. Councilmember Elvig talked about language for a "whereas" pertaining to the VA Clinic being here and that it's imperative there be a rail stop. He inquired if we can add that the Met Council has given us their approval for operational costs and the NCDA gave us approval of their support. He added that he likes that the anticipated total allocation was put in there. Councilmember Elvig suggested adopting the resolution with language added as discussed this evening. Discussion ensued: Alternate 1 or 2 - $3 1 million or look at saying we will match. If we approve $3 1 million, we would have to go to the County Rail Authority and ask them to help fund this $3 1 and we probably improve our chances with a CTIB grant. Maybe we can amend it as we go along. Councilmember Elvig suggested we go in as strong as we can for CTIB — that's the bigger portion of the money. Let's make this happen — put our best foot forward. Mr. Ulrich added that if the project does not get done, we do not spend a thing. Motion by Councilmember Elvig and seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey to adopt Resolution #10 -08 -194 dedicating $3.1 million of City of Ramsey funding for the Ramsey Rail station and Authorizing CTIB Grant Application for 2011. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember McGlone (he had just stepped out of the room). Special City Council / August 31, 2010 Page 3 of 4