1. 1 MnDOT-ACEC Annual Consultant Conference Living Within Our Means March 5, 2012 Chuck Ballentine, Senior Administrative Manager (612) 543-7274

2. 2 REGIONAL LRT, COMMUTER, AND PASSENGER RAIL PLAN Regional map provided by the Counties Transit Improvement Board

3. 3 LRT REGIONAL PLANNING AT THE INTERCHANGE

4. 4  Facilitate transit services  Become an asset to the surrounding community  Fit into the surrounding environment  Provide ease of movement in and around the area  Provide a sense of safety and security  Be a catalyst for growth  Provide year-round activity  Incorporate sustainable practices  Seamlessly integrate with the Ballpark  Be compatible with local zoning and adopted area plans  Be adaptable to the future GUIDING PRINCIPLES

5. 5 5 EVENT DAY LRT QUEUING

6. 6 6 LRT PARTON CROSSING THROUGH PAID FARE ZONE

7. 7 LRT QUEUING AT THE INTERCHANGE

8. 8  Potential Public Space Features & Functions –Urban Park / Garden –Amphitheater / Outdoor Entertainment –Lawn / Open Space –Pavilion / Shelter –Vendor Area –Informal Gathering Space –Water Feature –Outdoor Seating / Tables & Chairs –Site Furniture Amenities (benches, planters, bike storage) –Playground –Public Art / Sculpture URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES

9. 9 DESIGN-BUILD RFP TO SHORT-LISTED PROPOSERS ON 12/23/11

10. 10 OPEN PLAZAS FOR 10,000 PEOPLE

11. 11 HERC OPS / TRACK / UPPER PLAZA

12. 12 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMP’s

13. 13 Four Short-Listed Teams: M. A. Mortenson; Adolfson and Peterson; Graham Construction; and Knutson Construction DESIGN-BUILD RFP PROCESS

14. 14 Public Comment Period Occurred Jan. 17 – Feb. 16 Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) received from FTA March 9 Publication of Final EA March 15 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

15. 15 CURRENT FUNDING STATUS

16. 16 ANTICIPATED FUNDING SOURCES Federal $20.5 Million State/Met Council $23 Million Other $13.4 Million Current Estimated Cost $67.7 Million County $10.8 Million

17. 17 MnDOT-ACEC Annual Consultant Conference Living Within Our Means March 5, 2012 Chuck Ballentine, Senior Administrative Manager (612) 543-7274