RES 2008-38 - 14543RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 38
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL COUNTIES TRANSIT
IMPROVEMENT BOARD GRANT 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 address transportation needs along the Northstar
Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the NCDA is constructing a multi - 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; and
WHEREAS, said railroad tracks run through the City of Fridley and a commuter rail station is
proposed in the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, Federal Funding was inadequate to cover construction costs of the Fridley Station;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley's Housing & Redevelopment Authority and the Anoka County
Regional Rail Authority have purchased the land and installed the tunnel necessary for
constructing the Fridley Station; and
WHEREAS, Anoka County's participation in the Counties Transit Improvement Board
(CTIB)makes the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority eligible to receive grant funding
through CTIB; and
WHEREAS, the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority is requesting $10.6M in CTIB grant
funding to be awarded in November 2008 for completion of the Fridley Station; and
WHEREAS, obtaining the CTIB grant funding will allow the construction of the Fridley Station
in a timely manner in order to open with the rest of the line in November 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fridley kindly requests that the
Counties Transit Improvement Board provide the grant funding requested for completion of the
Fridley Station.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008.
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SCOTT J. UND - MAYOR
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN ITY CLERK