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Council Update No QCTV Broadcast of Tonight's (02/02) Planning Commission Meeting. Due to a technical issue with QCTV's sound equipment, tonight's Planning Commission Meeting will not be broadcast or recorded by QCTV as originally scheduled. Tonight's meeting will still be held, just without standard recording. We are scheduling a staff member to attend the meeting to take minutes and staff will provide a taped update in the very near future. This information was posted on the City's website. Contractor Selected for Ramsey Northstar Station. Sheehy Construction was selected as the contractor for the Ramsey Northstar Station. They provided the lowest bid out of eight companies and the bid is nearly $600,000 below the estimate. Attached to the Weekly Update is the Press Release titled Anoka County Regional Rail Authority Selects Sheehy Construction for Ramsey Northstar Station. Fiscal Disparities. Information was received from Anoka County detailing Fiscal Disparities — What it is — how it works — what's next — and the Challenges. Attached to the Weekly Update is the information piece from Anoka County regarding Fiscal Disparities. Meeting w/Met Council Rep Ed Reynoso. Staff will be meeting with Metropolitan Council Representative Ed Reynoso at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, in The COR Conference Room at City Hall. Staff will be presenting updates relating to the Armstrong Interchange improvements and funding as well as the Northstar Rail Station Project and fare. Council is asked to please let staff know if you would like to attend this meeting. Reminder: State of the Cities Luncheon. The annual Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce State of the Cities Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Harvest Grill at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids (12800 Bunker Prairie Road). (Registration begins at 11:00 a.m.) Jo has sent an invitation request through your email to accept or decline. Cities represented are Andover, Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Nowthen, Ramsey and St. Francis. Reminder: Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Gala Dinner. The 25 Anniversary Silver Gala Dinner Fundraiser will be held Friday, February 24, 2012, at The Courtyards of Andover. The evening begins at 5:30 with social time, followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The City has agreed to purchase a table. Please let Jo know if you would like to attend (763- 433 -9840 or jthieling @ci.ramsey.mn.us). Attached to the Weekly Update is the flyer announcing the Chamber Gala Dinner. Ramsey Rail Station Groundbreaking. March 27, 2012, is the date tentatively set for the Ramsey Rail Station groundbreaking. Details will follow as they become available.