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• The Ramsey Rail Stop is scheduled for November 16. Ms. Nelson detailed some of the planned events for the day. • Ms. Nelson passed out the new marketing piece for the Armstrong Interchange. • She noted the tenant panels on the pylon sign on Highway #10 should be on within the next couple of days. • Toti: Development Manager Lazan reported that they did not close on November 1 and that they contacted him prior and updated him on the funding. They are working on a price for the extension for the four to six weeks. They are willing to pay $15,000 for a few more weeks. He stated they have brand new funding commitments and they do not want to wait until spring for groundbreaking. Commissioner Ramsey commented on the extension money — it's basically free money and he is fine with that. • Ms. Nelson stated that with regard to Flaherty and Collins — staff is hoping to get the documents executed within the next couple of weeks. Commissioner Ramsey questioned when they plan to close — Mr. Lazan replied spring. • Rail Station — Ms. Nelson reported that the plan is to commence construction in February — complete construction in October — and the train will be running November 16, 2012. There is on -going discussion regarding the fare. Chairperson Elvig inquired about extending the bus service. City Administrator Ulrich responded they will be here next week to talk about this. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Ramsey and seconded by Commissioner Backous to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. All present voted in favor. The work session of the HRA adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, allil d■ f ill ( ' 14 L pi Heidi A. . o Ill� HRA Executive 1 i ctor ATTEST: ,n Ii Jo Ann M) Thieling City Cle ( Minutes drafted by Jo Thieling, City Clerk Housing and Redevelopment Authority / November 1, 2011 Page 9 of 9