I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

February 11,  2009 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.

A.

Consent Lists

1.

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)

2.

2009-39

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

3.

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)

4.

2009-48

City of Scandia Comprehensive Plan Update (Lisa Barajas 651 602-1895)

5.

2009-49

Scott County Comprehensive Plan Update (Tom Caswell 651 602-1319)

6.

2009-59

Authorization to Renew the Metropolitan Council’s Property Insurance with FM Global (Phil Walljasper 651-602-1787)

7.

2009-63

Authorization to Award a Contract for Telephone Support Services (Dave Hinrichs 651-602-1443; Pancho Henderson 651-602-1627)

8.

2009-67

Authorization to Renew Qwest Frame Relay Circuits for the Metering & Alarm Telemetry System (Bill Moeller 651-602-4504)

9.

2009-68

Authorization to Negotiate Acquisition of Property for Future Western Scott County Regional Water Reclamation Plant (Bryce Pickart, 651-602-1091)

10.

2009-69

Adoption of Facility Plan for Metro Plant Rehabilitation and Facilities Improvements, MCES Project No. 805900, Resolution No. 2009-03      (Bill Cook 651-602-1811)

11.

2009-70

Sole Source Procurement of Seneca Sludge Cake Pump (Bill Cook 651-602-1811)

B.

Joint Report of Community Development and Environment Committees

1.

2009-35

City of Watertown 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Review File No. 20436-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan     (Kyle Colvin 651-602-1151; Jim Uttley 651 602-1361)

C.

Report of Management Committee

SW

1.

2009-76

Technical Amendment to Legal Services Agreement; No Budget Impact    (Mark Thompson 651-602-1105)

C.

Report of the Environment Committee                         Items on Consent List and Joint Report

E.

Report of Community Development Committee          Items on Consent List and Joint Report

F.

Report of the Transportation Committee

SW

1.

2009-24

Installation of a Transit Customer Information System, Project 63740    (Tom Thorstenson 612-349-7689)

2.

2009-41

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

3.

2009-54

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

4.

2009-55

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

5.

2009-62

Approval of Regional Dial-a-Ride service Delivery Plan     (Gerri Sutton 651-602-1672, Arlene McCarthy 651-602-1754)

SW

6.

2009-79

Northstar Fridley Station Ground Lease Memorandum of Understanding  (Mark Fuhrmann 651-602-1942)

SW

7.

2009-80

Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Platform Extensions and Grade Crossing Control Upgrades, Projects 63730 & 65651     (Tom Thorstenson 612-349-7689

SW

8.

2009-84

2009-2012 TIP Amendment: Amend the TIP to include the five projects to be funded through the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Program, TAB Action 2009-11

 (Carl Ohrn 651-602-1719)

VI.

OTHER BUSINESS

1.

Water Supply Plan Update  (Keith Buttleman 651-602-1015, Chris Elvrum 651-602-1066)

No Materials Mailed

2.

Update on Budget / Economic Recovery  (Wes Kooistra 6516602-1567)   No Materials Mailed

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

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Additional business items added following publication of agenda

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Backup materials available at the meeting