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Case # 1 <br /> <br />AUTHORIZATION FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH MnDOT <br />FOR THE PARK AND RIDE FACILITY <br /> By: James E. Norman, City Administrator <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)-operates the NORTHSTAR <br />COMMUTER COACH demonstration project along trunk highway #10 between Elk River and <br />downtown Mimaeapolis. The demonstration project currently has two Park and Ride facilities in <br />both Elk River and Coon Rapids Riverdale. MnDOT has recently agreed to grant funds for the <br />design, construction, and operation of a similar Park and Ride facility in the City of Ran~sey. <br /> <br />The site of the proposed Park and Ride facility would be located on the property currently owned <br />by BMA A. ssociates to the west of Ramsey Boulevard and north of Trunk Highway #10. (Maps <br />describing the location are attached to the case.) <br /> <br />In order to initiate the design, construction, and operation of the Park and Ride facility, the City <br />will need to authorize a contractual relationship with the State of Minnesota. Attached to the <br />case is agreements stating the State will design, construct and operate the Park and Ride facility <br />in exchange for the City's ability to provide land for the operation. <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff would recommend the City entering into the agreement with the State of Minnesota for <br />desigm, construction, and operation of a NORTHSTAR COMMUTER COACH demonstration <br />project Park and Ride facility. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion to authorize the City enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for design, <br />construction, and operation of a NORTHSTAR COMMUTER COACH demonstration project <br />Park and Ride facility. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br /> <br />City Attorney <br />City Engineer <br />City Plmmer <br /> <br />CC: 08/05/02 <br /> <br /> <br />