Regional Rail Authority (RRA) Board Meeting, August 12, 2025.
2026 Regional Rail Authority proposed budget and tax levy
Northstar commuter rail service suspension
Status of regional rail debt service payments
Full Document Analysis
Votes (2)
Approval of meeting minutes for December 3rd and January 7th
Moved by Gomesh · Seconded by Breaststead
Approval of the 2026 Regional Rail Authority budget and tax levy
Moved by Gomesh · Seconded by Jeepson
Notable Quotes (2)
Anoka County paid a great deal or a great percentage of the actual capital costs of the train and the train will be decommissioned as of January and we have another year of debt service to pay on that.
Northstar will be suspended as of January of 2026. And that is when the buses start. When you look at the number of buses that are coming through it's it's a large amount.
People (3)
D. GoodmanExecutive DirectorPresented the 2026 budget and provided updates on the Northstar rail service transition.
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Presented the 2026 budget and provided updates on the Northstar rail service transition.
“It is kind of sad actually I have to say. For me, when I first came to the county 24 years ago, regional rail was voiced upon me.”
Reflecting on the history of the regional rail program.
SchultyChairChaired the meeting and commented on the debt service financial commitments.
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Chaired the meeting and commented on the debt service financial commitments.
“It wasn't obvious that we're sort of going to be paying for a dead horse.”
Describing the continued debt service payments for decommissioned rail assets.
GomeshCommissionerMoved to approve the meeting minutes and the 2026 budget.
Moved to approve the meeting minutes and the 2026 budget.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 3rd (Meeting minutes approval)
- January 7th (Statutory and organizational board meetings)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Approval of the 2026 Regional Rail Authority proposed budget and tax levy.