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Saint Paul, MN 55102  
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Regional Railroad Authority  
Minutes  
March 19, 2024 - 10 a.m.  
Council Chambers - Courthouse Room 300  
The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority met in regular session at 10:12 a.m. with the  
following members present: Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair Ortega.  
Also present was Johanna Berg, County Manager.  
ROLL CALL  
Present:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Agenda of March 19, 2024 is Presented for Approval  
2024-088  
2024-089  
1.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the agenda of March 19, 2024.  
Motion by Martinson, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Minutes from February 6, 2024 are Presented for Approval  
2.  
Sponsors: County Manager's Office  
Approve the February 6, 2024 Minutes.  
Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by Xiong. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS  
First Amendment to the Operating Agreement with National Railroad  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
2024-007  
3.  
Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)  
Sponsors: Public Works  
1. Approve the first amendment between National Railroad Passenger Corporation  
(Amtrak), 60 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002, and the Ramsey  
County Regional Railroad Authority to provide use of the terminal tracks and platform  
associated with storage of one train overnight at Union Depot for the term of the  
agreement.  
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the first amendment.  
Discussion can be found in archived video.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: R2024-006  
Second Amendment to Station Lease Agreement with National Railroad  
Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)  
2024-006  
4.  
Sponsors: Public Works  
1. Approve the second amendment between National Railroad Passenger Corporation  
(Amtrak), 60 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002, and the Ramsey  
County Regional Railroad Authority to provide additional space and services associated  
with storage of one train overnight at Union Depot for the term of the lease.  
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the second amendment.  
Motion by Martinson, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: R2024-007  
Lease Agreement with Double Track Interactive, LLC dba Choo Choo Bob’s  
Train Store for Retail Space at Union Depot  
2024-073  
5.  
Sponsors: Property Management  
1. Approve the lease agreement with Double Track Interactive, LLC dba Choo Choo Bob’s  
Train Store, 4065 Jersey Avenue North, Crystal, MN, 55427, for space at Union Depot,  
214 East 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN, Suites 140 and 150, for the period from March 25,  
2024, through March 31, 2026, for the total amount of $39,000, with two additional  
option years at an increased rate.  
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the lease agreement.  
Motion by Martinson, seconded by McGuire. Motion passed.  
Aye:  
Frethem, Martinson, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Xiong  
Resolution: R2024-008  
CORRIDOR UPDATES  
Discussion can be found on archived video.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Ortega declared the meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m.