RES 2010-31 - 14702RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 31
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO.2 TO JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) was established in May of
1997 pursuant to a joint powers agreement entered into by the counties, county regional railroad
authorities, cities and towns along the Northstar Corridor from Minneapolis to the St. Cloud area;
and
WHEREAS, City of Fridley entered into the Joint Powers Agreement, as previously amended in
1999, (hereinafter the "Agreement ") for the purpose of meeting the future transportation needs of
the Northstar Corridor from the St. Cloud area to downtown Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, the NCDA has, in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Transportation
( "MN/DOT ") and the Metropolitan Council, completed the design and construction of the first
phase of the Northstar commuter rail system from Big Lake to Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, revenue service of the first phase of Northstar commuter rail system commenced on
November 16, 2009, and is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Council; and
WHEREAS, the members desire to amend the Agreement to streamline the operations of the
NCDA, in order to efficiently and cost effectively complete the Northstar commuter rail system to
the City of St. Cloud.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby
approves Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Scott J. Lund, Mayor and William W. Burns, City Manager of
City of Fridley, are hereby authorized to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement, substantially
in the form presented.
BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED that Deb Skogen, the City Clerk, is directed to prepare a certified
copy of this Resolution and deliver it, together with executed signature pages to Amendment No. 2
to the Agreement, to the Chair of the NCDA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 241h
DAY OF MAY, 2010.
SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - ITY CLERK