I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 12, 2011 Metropolitan Council Meeting

IV.

PUBLIC INVITATION

Invitation to interested persons to address the Council on matters not on the agenda.  Public comment on the agenda items has occurred in the respective committees (each speaker is limited to a three-minute presentation).

V.

BUSINESS

Note:  The Council always attempts to honor requests by the public to move individual items earlier on the agenda when appropriate.  Requests can be made through Pat Curtiss, Council Recording Secretary, prior to the meeting at (651) 602-1390.

Legislative Auditor Report  "Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region" (Judy Randall, Program Evaluation Division, Office of the Legislative Auditor)   No Materials

B.

Consent Lists

1.

2011-03

2011-2014 TIP Amendment: Metro Transit 5307 Funding for Downtown E/W Spine (TAB Action 2010-69) (Carl Ohrn 651-602-1719)  

2.

2011-10

Energy Conservation Improvements at Three Garages (Tom Thorstenson 612-349-7689)

3.

2011-12

Approval of the 2010 Jobs Access Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom Solicitation Project Recommendation (Elaine Koutsoukos 651-602-1717)

4.

2011-13

Minnesota State Retirement System Program Unclassified Retirement Plan (Resolution  2011-01)  (Gloria Heinz, 651-602-1398) 

5.

2011-16

Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Amendment to Construction Cooperation Agreement with City of Carver, MCES Project No. 803180, Contract No. 07I019 (Bryce Pickart 651-602-1091)

6.

2011-17

Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contracts 10P224B and 10P224C for Full Service  Interceptor Architectural / Engineering Services (Scott Dentz 651-602-4503)

7.

2011-18

Authorization to Hold Public Meeting to Gather Public Input on Revisions to the Waste Discharge Rules (Keith Buttleman 651-602-1015; Leo Hermes 651-602-4701)

8.

2011-20

City of Coon Rapids, Comprehensive Plan Amendment PORT Campus Square, Review No. 20227-3 (Susan Hoyt 651 602-1330)

9

2011-22

Denmark Township Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Lost Valley SNA (Freya Thamman 651 602-1750)

10.

2011-26

Authorization to Award General Obligation Refunding Bonds within Established Financial Parameters (Resolution 2011-03 to Issue and Sell Approximately $9,255,000 General Obligation Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2011B, Fixing the Form and Specifications Thereof, Providing for their Execution and Delivery)

(Allen Hoppe, 651-602-1629) 

C.

Report of Transportation Committee                   Items on the Consent List

E.

Report of the Community Development  Committee 

1.

2011-19

Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Funding Recommendations (Marcus Martin 651 602-1054)

E.

Joint Report of Community Development and Environment Committees

1.

2011-15

City of Willernie 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20454-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Lisa Barajas 651 602-1895; Kyle Colvin 651-602-1151)

F.

 Report Environment Committees                       Items on the Consent List

G.

Report of the Management Committee                Items on the Consent List

VI.

OTHER BUSINESS

1.

Info

Legislative Auditor Report “Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region”  NO MATERIALS

2011-38    Appointment of Interim Regional Administrator (Susan Haigh

2.

I-35W Bus Rapid Transit Update  (John Levin  612-349-7789)

NO MATERIALS

3.

Slideshow:  Metropolitan Council’s Energy and Environmental Initiatives (Steve Dornfeld 61-602-1518)     NO MATERIALS

VII.

REPORTS

Chair

Council Members

Regional Administrator

General Counsel

VIII.

ADJOURNMENT

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Action taken by the Council and Committee the same week

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Additional materials included for items on published agenda

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Additional business items added following publication of agenda

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Backup materials available at the meeting