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
Areas of Interest (3)
- Ongoing debt payments for Northstar commuter rail service despite the service no longer running.
- Strategic planning for $4.8 million in regional rail reserves for safety and pedestrian infrastructure.
- Proposed pedestrian overpass near Crooked Lake Library to facilitate access to bus stations.
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 RepresentativeProvided breakdown of debt service and potential use of 4.8 million in reserve funds.
Provided breakdown of debt service and potential use of 4.8 million in reserve funds.
Commissioner RinerCommissionerQuestioned reserve balances and the possibility of offsetting other transportation projects.
Questioned reserve balances and the possibility of offsetting other transportation projects.
Joel McFersonsonDepartment Director of TransportationDiscussed potential pedestrian overpass projects for the five-year plan.
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.