I.

CALL TO ORDER

II.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 14, 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.

2009-355

Lease Agreement for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Construction Field Office in Downtown St. Paul (Mark Fuhrmann 651-602-1942) 

2.

2009-356

Approve Preliminary Design of Public Artwork for Each Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Station (Mark Fuhrmann 651-602-1942) 

3.

2009-357

ABC Ramps Flexible Parking Pricing Demonstration Program (Bruce Howard 612-349-7690) 

4.

2009-358

Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Tail Track Ground Lease with Hennepin County (Mark Fuhrmann 651-602-1942) 

5.

2009-360

Authorization to Award Contract for Bus Surveillance System Maintenance (Chris Gran 612-349-5060, Jan Homan 612-349-5000)

6.

2009-361

Authorization to Purchase Small Replacement Buses (Alex Curtiss 651-602-1487, Chris Gran 612-349-5060)

7.

2009-363

Authorization to Exercise Contract Options with Motor Coach Industries (Alex Curtiss 651-602-1487, Chris Gran 612-349-5060)

8.

2009-364

Authorization to Award General Obligation Refunding Bonds Within Established Financial Parameters, Res 2009-45, 2009-46(Mary Bogie, 651-602-1359)

9.

2009-368

Amendment to FY 2011 Parks and Trails Fund project list for Anoka County and reimbursement authorization for Anoka County regional park project financed with FY 2011 Parks and Trails Fund appropriation (Arne Stefferud 651-602-1360)

10.

2009-377

Authorization to Amend Tree Trust License Agreement (Bill Moeller 651-602-4504)

11.

2009-378

Authorization for Sole Source Procurement of Moyno Pumps and Repair Parts (Micky Gutzmann 651-602-1741)

12.

2009-379

Dakota County CDA Request for Extension of Time to Acquire Property Under LAAND Loan Award (Paul Burns 651 602-1106) 

13.

2009-380

Washington County HRA Request for Extension of Time to Acquire Property Under LAAND Loan Award (Paul Burns 651-602-1106)

B.

Report of Management Committee            

C.

Report of the Transportation Committee 

1.

2009-362

Transit Link Fare Recommendation (John Harper 651-602-1744, Gerri Sutton 651-602-1672)

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2.

2009-384

2009-2012 TIP Amendment: Add MnDOT ARRA Projects, TAB Action 2009-51 (Carl Ohrn 651-602-1719, Amy Vennewitz 651-602-1058)

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3.

2009-386

Master Funding Agreement and Cooperation Letter Agreement for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project with Minnesota Department of Administration (Mark Fuhrmann 651-602-1942)

D.

Report of the Community Development Committee     

1.

2009-367

Park Acquisition Opportunity Grant request for Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, Scott County (Arne Stefferud 651-602-1360)

E.

Joint Report of Community Development  and Environment Committees

1.

2009-341

City of Cologne 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Review File No. 20592-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Jim Uttley 651 602-1361; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

2.

2009-342

City of Jordan 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20515-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Tom Caswell 651 602-1319; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

3.

2009-369

City of Blaine 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20501-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Tori Dupre 651 602-1621; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

4.

2009-370

City of Columbus 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20593-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Lisa Barajas 651 602-1895; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

5.

2009-371

City of Hopkins 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20512-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Jim Uttley 651 602-1361; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

6.

2009-372

City of Minnetonka 2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20543-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Jim Uttley 651 602-1361; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

7.

2009-373

City of Mound 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20438-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Jim Uttley 651 602-1361; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

8.

2009-374

City of Rosemount 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No.20584-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Freya Thamman 651 602-1750; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151

9.

2009-375

City of Minnetrista 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Review No. 20533-1, Tier II Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Jim Uttley 651 602-1361; Kyle Colvin 651 602-1151)

F.

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

VI.

OTHER BUSINESS

1.

Hiawatha Light Rail Vehicle Overhaul Update (Gene Sheldon 612-341-5634)

2.

Southwest Transitway Update  (Arlene McCarthy 651-602-1754)

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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