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M I N N E S O T A Economic development authority
Pcvicncc LIFE inhhe Park. St. Louis Park, Minnesota
November 19, 2018
1. Call to Order
President Hallfin called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Steve Hallfin, Tim Brausen, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity,
Thom Miller, Margaret Rog, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), Community
Development Director (Ms. Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Management Assistant (Ms.
Carrillo Perez), Southwest LRT Project Specialist (Mr. Locke), Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of minutes — none
4. Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar — none
S. Reports — none
6. Old Business — none
7. New Business
7a. Public hearing on conveyance of land and resolution authorizing a deed and
temporary easement for SWLRT. EDA Resolution No. 18-18.
Mr. Locke presented the staff report.
Commissioner Brausen asked if during the cost cutting process, the city made
commitments for $3 million in concessions. Mr. Locke stated that the city is making a $2
million cash contribution and in-kind land contributions which he was not sure if they
will add up to $1 million; however, the city is contributing funds for elements of SWLRT
the city wants which will add to the overall betterment of the project.
Commissioner Spano stated that last week the FTA issued a "letter of no prejudice"
(LNOP) to the Met Council for the SWLRT project, and noted that recite of this letter
typically means the project will receive full funding. He added while the full funding
grant agreement has yet to be finalized, the LNOP is a positive development and great
news.
Commissioner Brausen asked even if the council denied the easements, this project
moves forward. Mr. Locke stated yes.
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President Hallfin opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. President
Hallfin closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Mavity stated this is a seemingly small moment, but at the same time, is
an enormous step that the city has been waiting on for a long time. So, it is with utmost
delight and excitement she moves adoption of this resolution..
It was moved by Commissioner Mavity, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to waive the
reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 18-18, approving and authorizing execution of
the deed and temporary easement needed by the Met Council for the construction and
operation of the SWLRT project (Green Line Extension).
The motion passed 7-0.
B. Communications — none
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.