Agenda - Council Work Session - 09/06/2011

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CC Work Session Meeting Date: 09/06/2011 By: Jo Thieling, Administrative Services Title: Review Rail Station Funding and Schedule 2.2. Background: A number of items will be finalized in the next 30 days in regard to the Ramsey Rail station project. This item is to provide an update to the Council on the project and upcoming decision points, and to answer any questions or address any concerns at this time. Observations: Use of CMAQ Funds for Parking Ramp and Rail station skyway connection - Attached is a memo outlining the results of a meeting held with staff from Mn/DOT, FHWA and the Metropolitan Council on August 31, 2011 regarding the status of the City of Ramsey CMAQ Grant. Rail Station Schedule - Attached are minutes from the Ramsey Station PMT meeting of August 18, 2011 outlining a schdule of events for the station. Metropolitan Council Role - The City of Ramsey will need to consider terms of a Master Agreement with the Metropolitan Council at their regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Sept 27th. Included will be consideration of an agreement to enter into the transit taxing district and a maintenance agreement for the station. The Metropolitan Council /Metro Transit: * will request permission from our Metropolitan Council for the threat of condemnation to BNSF. Scheduled for Transportation Committee on Monday, September 12 and to the Council for approval on Wednesday, September 28. Following Council approval, Metro Transit would be able to threaten condemnation to BNSF. * Following the same schedule as above, the Metro Council will consider approval for the Regional Administrator to negotiate and execute a Master Cooperation, Funding and Delegation Agreement. * will consider concurrent budget amendment, requesting authorization to spend the $1.3 million RTC for Ramsey Station. * The Metro Council will provide construction oversight to the project. Funding Source: N/A Council Action: Based upon discussion. CMAQ Memo Rail Schedule PMT Attachments