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CALL TO ORDER |
II. |
APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
III. |
APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
July 10, 2013 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 Emily Getty, Council Recording Secretary, prior to the meeting at (651) 602-1390. |
VI. |
CONSENT AGENDA |
Note: Items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion with no separate discussion. If discussion on an item is desired, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. |
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2013-186 Authorization to Apply for Section 5311 Non-Urbanized Area Formula Program Funds, Resolution 2013-8 (John Harper 651-602-1744, Sheila Williams 651-602-1709) |
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2013-189 Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (Green Line): Authorization to Approve Contract Amendment for Environmental Testing and Monitoring during Construction, and for Subsequent Regulatory Reporting (Mark Fuhrmann 651-602-1942) |
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2013-190 Approve MnDOT as Designated Recipient of 5310 Metropolitan Area Formula Grant (Gerri Sutton 651-602-1672) |
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2013-192 Authorization to Award and Execute a Construction Contract for Metro Trailer Holding Building Renovation; Metro MCC Room HVAC Rehabilitation; Metro F&I No. 1 Building Demolition and Double Barrel Phase 2; Elevator Upgrades at Metro, RMF and Seneca; and Metro Water System Improvements; MCES Project Nos. 805997, 805931, 800719, 805992, 805924, 806960, and 805962; Contract No. 13P033 (Bryce Pickart 651-602-1091) |
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2013-193 Adoption of Facility Plan for Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Processing Improvements, MCES Project No. 807400, Resolution 2013-9 (Rene Heflin 651-602-1077, Bryce Pickart 651-602-1091) |
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2013-194 Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Construction Inspection Services (Bryce Pickart 651-602-1091) |
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2013-195 Authorization to Award and Execute Construction Contract 12P079B for East Bethel Reclaimed Water Distribution System, Project No. 801623 (Bryce Pickart 651-602-1091) |
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2013-196 Authorization to Acquire Permanent/Temporary Easements and File Condemnation Petitions, Minneapolis 1-MN-341 and 1-MN-344 Interceptor Improvements, Resolution 2013-10 (Scott Dentz 651-602-4503) |
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2013-199 2013-2016 TIP Amendment for Minnesota River Crossing Project at the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge in Bloomington (Heidi Schallberg 651-602-1721, Mark Filipi 651-602-1725) |
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2013-200 2013-2016 TIP Amendment for Safe Routes to School Projects (Heidi Schallberg 651-602-1721, Mark Filipi 651-602-1721) |
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2013-204 Hardwood Creek Regional Trail Master Plan, Washington County (Jan Youngquist 651-602-1029) |
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2013-205 North Mississippi Regional Park Master Plan Amendment, Grant Request and Reimbursement Consideration Request, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (Jan Youngquist 651-602-1029) |
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2013-206 Rum River Regional Trail Master Plan, Anoka County (Jan Youngquist 651-602-1029) |
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2013-207 LCA Livable Communities Demonstration Account Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Pre-Development Grant Recommendation (Adam Maleitzke 651-602-1633) |
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2013-208 Authorization to Amend the HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Sub-recipient Agreements with The Cornerstone Group, Project for Pride in Living, and Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation (Allison Bell 651-602-1363) |
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2013-209 City of Chanhassen, Chanhassen Apartments Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Review File No. 20265-5 (Angela Torres 651-602-1566) |
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2013-211 Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund Grant for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve (Albrecht-Hutchinson parcels), Scott County (Tori Dupre 651-602-1621) |
VII. |
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES |
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Community Development—Reports on Consent List |
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B. |
Environment |
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2013-191 Authorization to Execute a Power Purchase Agreement and Land Lease for Solar Energy at the Blue Lake WWTP (Jason Willett 651-602-1196) |
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2013-197 Adoption of MCES 2014 Wastewater Rates and Charges (Jason Willett 651-602-1196) |
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C. |
Management—No Reports |
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1. 2013-212 SW: Authorization to Award and Execute Contract 13P029 for the restoration of the exterior
columns on the Robert Street building** |
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D. |
Transportation—Reports on Consent List |
VIII. |
OTHER BUSINESS |
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1. |
2013-217 2013 Livable Communities Advisory Committee (LCAC) Appointments (Chair Susan Haigh 651-602-1453) |
IX. |
REPORTS |
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A. |
Chair |
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B. |
Council Members |
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C. |
Regional Administrator |
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D. |
General Counsel |
X. |
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 |