Laserfiche WebLink
• <br />• <br />• <br />AGENDA ITEM 1 D <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala <br />MEETING DATE: March 22, 2010 <br />TOPIC: Letter of Support for Metro Transit Grant Application <br />1 -35E /Main St. (CSAH 14) Park and Ride <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 Vote Required <br />BACKGROUND: <br />As part of the planning for the reconstruction of the 1 -35E /Main Street (CSAH 14) <br />interchange the city worked with Mn /DOT, Metro Transit and Anoka County to identify <br />potential transit improvements for the 35E corridor. In addition to High Occupancy <br />Vehicle (HOV) lanes being constructed with the interchange opportunities for a new <br />park and ride lot providing bus service to St. Paul were identified. <br />Metro Transit is currently proposing to seek funding from Mn /DOT for construction of <br />the project. Approximately $50 million was designated for trunk highway transit <br />improvements in the 2008 transportation bill, Minnesota Laws Ch. 152. Approximately <br />$20 million is currently available for solicitation. Metro Transit will be seeking <br />approximately $1.75 million in funding for the project. <br />As part of the application process Metro Transit is requesting a letter of support from <br />the local jurisdictions. Anoka County has indicated their intent to support the project. <br />No city financial commitment is proposed for the project. The grant application deadline <br />is March 31, 2010. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff is recommending approval of a motion to submit a letter of support to Metro <br />Transit for the 35E /Main Street Park and Ride grant application. <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />1. Draft Letter of Support <br />