Select Public Advisory Committee Representative for Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis

Purpose:
The purpose of this case it to select a representative for the Public Advisory Committee for the Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis.

Background:
In 2019, the Minnesota Legislature appropriated funds to commence a study to evaluate a future surface transportation bridge connecting the cities of Ramsey and Dayton. This study process is in the early stages of development. 

Bolton and Menk, on behalf of MnDOT, is seeking a Ramsey City Council member to serve on the Public Advisory Committee (PAC) for the Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis.  In summary, the PAC will be composed of elected officials representing the various project partners. The purpose of the PAC is to review and confirm key policy issues, strategies and consequences identified by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Up to three virtual PAC meetings are anticipated to be held during regular working hours between October 2020 and March 2021. The first meeting will share the purpose of the study, and the findings from a context analysis of previous studies and current plans and an Origin-Destination traffic study. The second meeting will consider concepts and a cost-benefit analysis. The third and final meeting will consider recommendations, policies and next steps.

To date there has been no direction on which days of the week the meetings will be held, or whether the meetings will be held in the morning or afternoon. However, Staff recently learned that letters are expected to be submitted to previously selected PAC members on Monday, October 12th, with a request for the PAC members to rank their choices for the first meeting date and time using tentative meeting dates of Friday, October 23rd at either 10 am or 1 pm, or on Monday, October 26th at 10:30 am. 

Notifications are not required for this case.

Alternatives:
Alternative #1 – Motion to select Ramsey City Council member _________________ to serve on the Public Advisory Committee for the Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis.

Alternative #2 – Motion of other.  
 

Meetings are proposed to be virtual so there will be no travel costs to attend the meetings.

Staff recommends selecting one Ramsey City Council member to serve on the Public Advisory Committee for the Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis.

Motion to select Ramsey City Council member _________________ to serve on the Public Advisory Committee for the Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis.