Anoka County Regional Rail Authority Board Organizational Meeting, December 2nd, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025
Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
Adoption of final tax levy and final operating budget for program year 2026
Discussion of Regional Rail Authority reserve fund usage
Northstar Commuter Rail debt service payments
Votes (1)
Adoption of final tax levy and final operating budget for program year 2026
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Not stated · Seconded by Not stated
Notable Quotes (1)
We're still paying for the train that's not going to be running and we will for another year. So, it's the proverbial paying for the dead horse.
Northstar Commuter Rail debtClarifying that the debt service payments are for the Northstar capital costs.
People (3)
DStaff/Department Representative
Provided breakdown of debt service and potential use of 4.8 million in reserve funds.
Commissioner RinerCommissioner
Questioned reserve balances and the possibility of offsetting other transportation projects.
Joel McFersonsonDepartment Director of Transportation
Discussed potential pedestrian overpass projects for the five-year plan.
Places Mentioned
Crooked Lake LibraryRapidsCrooked Lake Boulevard
Events & Meetings (2)
- August 12, 2025 (Previous minutes)
- 2027 (Final debt service payment deadline)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
2025-4
Adoption of the final tax levy and final operating budget for program year 2026.