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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-211RESOLUTION N0.2008-211 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE FUNDING OF THE FRIDLEY NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL STATION WHEREAS, the Northstar Commuter Rail Development Authority (NCDA) is a multi- jurisdictional joint powers entity empowered to study multi-modal transportation systems in Hennepin, Anoka, Benton, and Sherburne Counties; and WHEREAS, the NCDA is constructing amulti-phased 80 mile commuter rail system extending from St. Cloud to downtown Minneapolis in conjunction with other transportation system improvements; and WHEREAS, the Northstar commuter rail system will utilize the existing tracks of the BNSF railroad in our neighboring City of Fridley; and WHEREAS, construction of a commuter rail station in Fridley would be beneficial to those working and residing in the City of Columbia Heights; and WHEREAS, the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority is requesting $10.6M in Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) grant funding to be awarded in November 2008 for completion of the Fridley Station; and WHERREAS, obtaining the CTIB grant funding will allow the construction of the Fridley Station in time to open with the rest of the line in November 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights requests that the Counties Transit Improvement Board provide the grant funding requested for completion of the Fridley Station. Passed this 8t" day of September 2008 Motion: Nawrocki Second: Diehm Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg sty ~-- ~ Carole Blowers Secretary Pro Tem