2.1.
CC Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 09/24/2013
Information
Title
Receive Presentation by Leigh Lenzmeier, Chair of NorthStar Corridor Development Authority
Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is for Council to receive a general update relating to the Northstar Corridor Development and the Corridors of Opportunities Study, as well as to participate in conversation relating to keeping Transit Oriented Development activities going.
Stearns County Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier, Chair of the NorthStar Corridor Development Authority has requested time to meet with the Ramsey City Council. Mr. Lenzmeier would like to discuss NorthStar in general, but more specifically, the hope/intent to keep the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) activities going. He would like to continue to promote ridership on the NorthStar and anything that will help to grow the ridership. Mr. Lenzmeier will also be talking about the Corridors of Opportunities study and the role the City played in it.
Attached as background information is a Draft Transit-oriented-development (TOD) Market Analysis that was done on the Ramsey Station.
From the Northstar Web site:
About Us
In May 1997, 30 counties, cities, townships and regional rail authorities created a joint powers board -- the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) -- to address the need for additional transportation solutions between St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Over the next decade, the NCDA overcame many hurdles to make the Northstar Commuter Rail Project a reality. When Northstar service began in November 2009, it became part of Metro Transit’s regional service network, added much needed transportation capacity to the region and created an easy and safe way for people to travel.
Stearns County Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier, Chair of the NorthStar Corridor Development Authority has requested time to meet with the Ramsey City Council. Mr. Lenzmeier would like to discuss NorthStar in general, but more specifically, the hope/intent to keep the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) activities going. He would like to continue to promote ridership on the NorthStar and anything that will help to grow the ridership. Mr. Lenzmeier will also be talking about the Corridors of Opportunities study and the role the City played in it.
Attached as background information is a Draft Transit-oriented-development (TOD) Market Analysis that was done on the Ramsey Station.
From the Northstar Web site:
About Us
In May 1997, 30 counties, cities, townships and regional rail authorities created a joint powers board -- the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) -- to address the need for additional transportation solutions between St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Over the next decade, the NCDA overcame many hurdles to make the Northstar Commuter Rail Project a reality. When Northstar service began in November 2009, it became part of Metro Transit’s regional service network, added much needed transportation capacity to the region and created an easy and safe way for people to travel.
Timeframe
Not applicable.
Funding Source
Not applicable.
Responsible Party(ies)
City Administrator
Outcome
The discussion with the NCDA Chair may identify future actions the City can take to increase and improve Northstar service and ridershp.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 09/19/2013 03:52 PM |
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 09/19/2013 04:54 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Jo Thieling
- Started On:
- 09/18/2013 12:18 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 09/19/2013