METROPOLITAN COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
390 North Robert Street Council Chambers
3:00 PM
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES     
September 11, 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.
  1. 2013-187 Authorization to Enter into a Contract with Benefitfocus for an Online Benefit System (Terri Bopp 651-602-1370, Sandi Blaeser 651-602-1582)
  2. 2013-247 ADA and Transit Link Service Agreement with Scott and Anoka Counties (Sheila Williams 651-602-1709, John Harper 651-602-1744)
  3. 2013-250 Approval of 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Resolution 2013-19 (Elaine Koutsoukos 651-602-1717, Amy Vennewitz 651-602-1058)
  4. 2013-252 Extension of Contract with DOR & Associates, Inc., Employee Assistance Program (Terri Bopp 651-602-1370, Sandi Blaeser 651-602-1582)
  5. 2013-253 Approve Revised Title VI Service Equity Analysis for Central Corridor Transit Service Study (Cyndi Harper 612-349-7723)
  6. 2013-255 Authorization to Purchase Polymer for the Empire Wastewater Treatment Plant, Contract No. 13P047 (Larry Rogacki 651-602-8225)
  7. 2013-256 Adoption of Clean Water Fund Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) Grant Program Guidelines (Jason Willett 651-602-1196)
  8. 2013-257 Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contract 13P152 for Metro/Seneca Incinerator Emissions Testing (Rene Heflin 651-602-1077)
  9. 2013-258 Authorization to Amend Memorandum of Understanding with City of Minneapolis Regarding Comprehensive Sewer Plan (Bryce Pickart 651-602-1091)
  10. 2013-261 Board Resolution 2013-20 Minnesota Housing, Rental Assistance for Anoka County (RAAC) (Terri Smith 651-602-1187)
  11. 2013-262 Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund Grant for Phalen-Keller Regional Park (MnDOT property), Ramsey County (Tori Dupre 651-602-1621)
  12. 2013-263 Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund Grant for Vermillion, Highlands Greenway and Rosemount Greenway Regional Trails (Klein parcel), Dakota County (Tori Dupre 651-602-1621)
  13. 2013-264 Park Acquisition Opportunity Fund Grant for Blakeley Bluffs Park Reserve (JMJM parcel), Scott County (Tori Dupre 651-602-1621)
  14. 2013-265 Amend Scope of Grants SG-2012-096, SG 2012-097 and SG-2012-098, Three Rivers Park District (Tori Dupre 651-602-1621)
  15. 2013-266 Additional Metro Council Park Bonds for Acquisition Opportunity Fund Grant Account (Raintry Salk 651-602-1669)
VII. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
  A. Community Development
    1. 2013-164 Approval of 2014 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan (Terri Smith 651-602-1187)
  B. Environment—Reports on Consent List
  C. Management—Reports on Consent List
  D. Transportation
    1. 2013-260 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) (Heidi Schallberg 651-602-1721, Mark Filipi 651-602-1725) TIP Public Comment Report
    2. 2013-270 SW Authorization to Release 2013 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) CMAQ Solicitation (Katie White 651-602-1716, Amy Vennewitz 651-602-1058)
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX. REPORTS
  A. Chair
  B. Council Members
  C. Regional Administrator
  D. General Counsel
X. ADJOURNMENT
SW Action taken by the Council and Committee the same week
* Additional materials included for items on published agenda
** Additional business items added following publication of agenda
*** Backup materials available at the meeting