I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 28, 2012 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 Emily Randleman, Council Recording Secretary, prior to the meeting at (651) 602-1390.

A.

Consent List

1.

2012-85

Authorization to Execute Grant Agreement with the University of Minnesota (Alex Curtiss 651 602-1487; Gerri Sutton 651 602-1672)

2.

2012-103

2012-2015 TIP Amendment Request for MnDOT for Nice Ride Expansion at the St. Paul Capitol Complex and State Offices (TAB Action 2012-14) (James Andrew 651 602-1721; Amy Vennewitz 651 602-1058)

3.

2012-104

2012-2015 TIP Amendment Request to reflect cost adjustment for Lakeville SP#188-118-004: Lake Marion Trail Extension and Right-of-Way Acquisition (TAB Action 2012-12) (James Andrew 651 602-1721; Amy Vennewitz 651 602-1058)

4.

2012-105

Authorization to Execute contract options with Gillig (Alex Curtiss 651 602-1487; Gerri Sutton 651 602-1672)

5.

2012-109

Authorization to Award and Execute a Construction Contract for South St. Paul Forcemain & Meter M601-B Improvements, MCES Project No. 809046, Contract No. 11P074 (Bill Moeller 651 602-4504)

6.

2012-110

Authorization to Purchase Nitrate Salts and Odor Control Related Services (Micky Gutzmann 651 602-1741; Bill Moeller 651 602-4504)

7.

2012-112

City of Waconia 2011 System Statement Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Review No. 20423-3 (Tom Caswell 651 602-1319)

8.

2012-114

Guidelines for Priority Funding for Housing Performance –  Housekeeping Revisions (Beth Reetz 651 602-1060; Guy Peterson 651 602-1418)

B.

Report of Management Committee – No Report

1. 

2012-133 

SW 

 Request for Waiver of Conflict--Bloomberg & Podpeskar LLP (Donald Mueting, General Counsel, 651 602-1463)**

C.

Report of Community Development Committee

1.

2012-92

City of Golden Valley Comprehensive Plan Amendment, General Land use Plan Map Amendment, Review No. 20585-2 (Denise Engen 651 602-1513)

D.

Report of the Environment Committee – Report on Consent List  

E.

Report of the Transportation Committee   

1.

2012-101

SW

Authorization to Award Contract for Bloomington & Roseville Area Transit Service (Micky Gutzmann 651 602-1741; Bruce Dreier 651 602-1708)

2.

2012-121 SW

Authorization to Award Contract for Gasoline Supplier (Micky Gutzmann 651-602-1741; Paul Colton 651 601-1668)

VI.

OTHER BUSINESS

Information Item: Office of Diversity’s MCUB Program Update

• Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business (MCUB) Program
• Presenters—Wanda Kirkpatrick, ODEO Director & Aaron Koski, ODEO Lead

VII.

REPORTS

Chair

Council Members

Regional Administrator

General Counsel

VIII.

ADJOURNMENT

SW

Action taken by the Council and Committee the same week

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Additional materials included for items on published agenda

**

Additional business items added following publication of agenda

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Backup materials available at the meeting