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Metropolitan Council meetings this week

A weekly calendar of meetings and agenda items for the Metropolitan Council, its committees, and the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. Meeting times and agendas are subject to change. See all upcoming Metropolitan Council and committee meeting dates, times and locations.

The Metropolitan Council is located at 390 Robert Street N., St. Paul, MN 55101. For more information or confirmation of meetings, call 651-602-1140 (TTY 651-291-0904).

See upcoming Central Corridor meetings and events.

MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

Transitway Guidelines Advisory Committee: 1 p.m., 390 Robert Street North, St. Paul (note address)

• Discussion of Potential Guideline Topics;
• Fare Collection Systems Committee Report;
• Service Operations Committee Report; and other business.

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31

Adoption of the Updated 2030 Transportation Policy Plan Open House: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Drive, Cloverleaf Room, Blaine - short presentation at 6 p.m. Details about the Update 2030 TPP and Open Houses.

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Technical Advisory Committee to the TAB: 9 a.m., Chambers. The agenda includes:

• JARC/New Freedom Funds Announcement;
  
• Various Issues Affecting Project Delivery;
  
• TIP Amendment for I-94 Managed Lanes;
  
• TIP Amendment for MnDOT Pre-Implementation Study for High Speed Rail Crossings;
  
• Regional Solicitation Revision Discussion;
  
• 2011 UPWP Adoption; and other business.

Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee: 12:30 p.m., Chambers. The agenda includes:

• Metro Mobility Ride Reservation;
  
• Federal Job Access/Reverse Commute and New Freedom Project Funding;
  
• Transitway Guidelines;
  
• Task Force Update-CCLRT;
  
• Metro Mobility Statistics; and other business.

Canceled: Committee of the Whole

Adoption of the Updated 2030 Transportation Policy Plan Open House: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Southdale Library, 7001 York Ave. S., Edina - short presentation at 6 p.m. Details about the Update 2030 TPP and Open Houses.

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Livable Communities Advisory Committee: 8:45 a.m., Lower Level A (note change in time). The agenda includes:

• Committee Member Conflict of Interest Declaration;
  
• Results of the Development Grant Step One Staff Review and Review of Step 2 Process;
  
• Finalize Process for Reviewing 2010 LCDA Pre-Development Grant Applications and Committee Calendar;
  
• Review Applications: Visual Tour of Projects and Discussion and Identify and Record Questions for Applicants;
  
• Preparation for September 30 Question and Answer Meeting with Applicants; and other business.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

No meetings scheduled

 

TENTATIVE MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6 - 10, 2010

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

No meetings scheduled

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Committee Development Committee: 4 p.m., Chambers

Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission: 4 p.m., Lower Level A

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Central Corridor Management Committee: 1 p.m., Chambers

Management Committee: 2:30 p.m., Lower Level A

Metropolitan Council: 4 p.m., Chambers

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

TAB Programming Committee: 12:30 p.m., Chambers

TAC Planning Committee: 2 p.m., Lower Level A

Job Access and Reverse Commute and New Freedom Workshop: 9 - 11 a.m., Lower Level A. News Release and more about the Workshops.

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

No meetings scheduled