HRA RES 2008-08 - 14523HRA RESOLUTION NO. -2008 - 08
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING USE OF HRA LAND FOR 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 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, 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, the Fridley Station is estimated to cost a total of $14.4M thus leaving a gap of approximately
$32M; and
WHEREAS, the CTIB Grant Guidelines call for at least a 10% local match; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley's Housing & Redevelopment Authority has acquired a portion of the land
necessary for constructing the Fridley Station for approximately $32M; and
WHEREAS, obtaining the CTIB grant funding and beginning construction of the Fridley Station is imperative
to opening with the rest of the line in November 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Housing & Redevelopment Authority In and For the City
of Fridley authorizes the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority to use the HRA owned property located at
61St and Main, as is necessary for the Fridley Northstar Commuter Rail Station, as the required local match for
CTIB funding.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE HOUSING & EVELOPMENT THORITY IN AND FOR
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 4TH DAY OF SEP E B 2008.
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WILLIAM W. BURNS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR