Agenda - Council Work Session - 04/26/2011

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June 12, 2009 Mr, Kevin Roggenbuck, Transportation Coordinator Transportation Advisory Board Metropolitan Council 390 Robert Street St, Paul, MN 55101 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 • City Hall: 763 -427 -1410 • Fax: 763 -427 -5543 www.ci.ramsey.mn Subject: Local Match for Ramsey Northstar Commuter Rail Station Dear Mr, Roggenbuck: The City of Ramsey respectfully submits the enclosed CIVIAQ Funding Application for your review and consideration, Ramsey has support from Anoka County, Metropolitan Council, and Mn /DOT, We have also developed a strong public - private partnership with existing business owners in the Ramsey Town Center who have committed to sharing in local costs for the project, This letter will serve as assurance that the City of Ramsey agrees to provide the local match (non federal funds) of 20% to the requested federal funds. We understand that this assurance is required as part of our submittal of the Federal CMAQ funding application for Transit Expansion, Input from the public has helped us shape our multimodal connections to the rail station via regional trails, pedestrian ways and bridges, local bus service, and improved highway access in the form of an interchange at TI-I10 and Armstrong Boulevard. Ranisey's history of involving local residents, neighboring communities, and business owners in our decision- making processes will continue as we diligently work toward realizing our goals, • Your consideration to assist the City of Ramsey and its partners fund the Ramsey commuter rail station is requested at this tithe, and we look forward to working with you to provide any additional information you may need as you determine your funding priorities, If you need any additional information, please contact me at 763,433,9845, S CITY,OF + Y urtis O. Ulrich City Adininistrator