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
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Carole Blowers
Secretary Pro Tem