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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DATE: 3/22/99 <br /> ITEM NO': G-8 <br /> .............................. .................................................... <br /> Departm nt Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br /> Reports <br /> .......... <br /> Item Description: Resolution supporting the public acquisition of rail right-of-way to be <br /> abandoned by Burlington Northern <br /> Background: Burlington Northern has filed a request with the Surface Transportation Board, a <br /> federal agency that regulates -rail., to abandon a portion of its rail between Roseville and the City <br /> of Minneapolis. A map depicting the proposed rail abandonment is attached. <br /> At the March 15, 1999 City Council worksession, the Council discussed the importance of this <br /> corridor for trail and.future transit needs. The need to protect this corridor has been recognized <br /> by a number of other public agencies including-. <br /> Hennepin County Regional Rail Authon't%! Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority <br /> e91L <br /> City of Minneapolis City of Minneapolis Park Board <br /> City of St. Anthony Minnesota Department of Transportation <br /> Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Metropolitan Council <br /> 1-35W Corridor Coalition <br /> The Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority has agreed to act on behalf of all interested parties <br /> to negotiate with Burlington Northern regarding the public acquisition of the abandoned rail right- <br /> of-way and has asked interested agencies to indicate support of their acquisition in the form of a <br /> resolution. <br /> Financial Implications: The value of the right-of-way to be abandoned has not yet been <br /> determined., nor has a cost allocation between public entities been discussed. The proposed <br /> resolution from Roseville supporting the public acquisition of this right-of-way does not <br /> financially commit Roseville in any way. In the future, Roseville may be involved in a multi- <br /> Jurisdictional agreement to fund this acquisition. Such an agreement will require separate City <br /> Council approval. <br /> RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION <br /> Approval of a resolution supporting the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority as the lead <br /> public ac,.F responsible for the acquisition of the proposed Burl] Northern r'ght-of-way to <br /> agency responsi I <br /> be abandoned between Roseville and Minneapolis. <br /> Prepared by: Karl P. Keel <br />