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September 29, 1999 Tom Gamec City of Ramsey 16021 Neon Street NW Ramsey, MN 55303 Subject: Amendment No. I to the Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Northstar Corridor Development Authority Dear Tom: At its September 2, 1999 meeting, the NCDA approved the enclosed Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement. It is important to note that the Amendment expands the purpose of the NCDA. The original Agreement was drafted to give the NCDA the authority to examine the feasibility and environmental impacts of commuter rail and other transportation improvements. The amended Agreement allows the NODA to move the project into the next phases of development through construction. Additionally, the Amendment provides that Morrison County and its cities and towns on the Corridor are eligible members. The NCDA also considered the request from the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA) for membership and referred the request to the Executive Committee for a decision as to whether to include the RCRRA as an eligible member. Page 2 of the Amendment refers to Article Il. Joint Powers Board Members and Term. The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority is included as a government unit eligible for a "Coordinating Membership." "The purpose of the Coordinating Memberships is to facilitate coordination with other rail/transportation corridors that may be affected by decisions made by the Authority." Coordinating members are non-voting members and the Authority must approve their membership. 10o Northstar Corridor Derelopment Authority 2100 3'" Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (612) 323-5700 Fax: (612) 323-5682 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I