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0.1 °{ Littl can COMMUNITY PRIDE 1953 - <2003 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766-4048 wmw. ci.little- canada.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Fahey & Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: September 5, 2003 RE: Transit Center Joint Powers Agreement iVL/11 OR Michael I. Fahey COUNCIL Jim l aValle Matt Anderson Rick Montour Bill Blesener ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson Attached is the proposed joint powers agreement for establishment of a permanent transit center along Market Place Drive. As you will recall, we had a similar agreement for the temporary facility that was located on First Bank Drive while the Met Council was evaluating the placement of a permanent facility at the County Public Works site at 694 & Rice Street. However, that is no longer an option due to the planning objectives of various entities (Shoreview and Ramsey County). As a result, they became very interested in a permanent location in Little Canada. With this agreement, Met Council is picking up over $94,000 in project costs associated with the reconstruction of Market Place Drive. This amount was based on an analysis by the City Engineer as to costs associated with designing the street to accommodate bus traffic as well as an apportionment of costs associated with their use of the frontage along the street. Met Council also anticipates the construction (subject to funding availability) of a passenger /driver layover facility. (See photo attached of a similar structure.) This may occur in 2004. Another agreement will be necessary to accommodate this building and it may provide us with the opportunity to recover some additional amenity costs (the well to fill the pond). I would recommend approval of this joint powers agreement as presented, subject to any comments by the City Attorney. 1