Annette Meeks, Chair

Georgie Hilker

Bob McFarlin, Vice Chair

Kirstin Beach

Richard Aguilar

Peggy Leppik

Roger Scherer

Craig Peterson

Natalie Haas Steffen

I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – February 9, 2009

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES –January 26, 2009

IV.

DIRECTOR MTS REPORT – Arlene McCarthy. Director MTS

METRO TRANSIT GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – Brian Lamb

V.

BUSINESS

1.

2009-60

Approve 2009 Transportation Committee Work Plan (Brian Lamb 612-349-7510, Arlene McCarthy 651-602-1754)

2.

2009-62

Approval of Regional Dial-a-Ride Service Delivery Plan (Gerri Sutton 651-602-1672)

3.

2009-41

Authorize Public Hearing to consider elimination of Route 255 (Becky McBride 651-602-1722, John Harper 651-602-1744)

4.

2009-38

2009-2012 TIP Amendment: MnDOT, Include 18 Vehicle Purchases through the Section 5310 Program for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (Carl Ohrn 651-602-1719)

5.

2009-39

2009-2012 TIP Amendment: MnDOT, Include SP#TRF0018-09, Continue Promotion Activities for Van-Go Program (Carl Ohrn 651-602-1719)

6.

2009-40

2009-2012 TIP Amendment: MnDOT, Include SP#91-060-067, Minneapolis Grand Rounds Mississippi Gorge Picnic/Observation Area (Carl Ohrn 651-602-1719)

7.

2009-54

Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Fares Public Review (Adam Harrington 612-349-7797)

8.

2009-55

Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Subordinate Funding Agreement No. 10 with MnDOT for East Platform Interlocking (Chris Weyer 651-366-5825)

VI.

INFORMATION

1.

Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Projects (Platforms Extension, American Boulevard, Grade Crossings) (MarySue Abel 612-349-7638, Tom Thorstenson 612-349-7689)

2.

Northstar Commuter Rail Operations & Maintenance Quarterly Update (Ed Byers 612-349-5606

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

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Action taken by Committee and Council the same week

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Additional business item added following publication of agenda

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Backup materials available at the meeting

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Business item to be sent under separate cover