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Published on 9/15/2011 in the Prospect News Municipals Daily.

New Issue: Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area, Minn., prices $90 million of notes

By Sheri Kasprzak

New York, Sept. 15 - The Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area of Minnesota sold $90 million of series 2011C grant anticipation notes, said a pricing sheet.

The notes (MIG 1/SP-1+/) are due 2012 to 2014 with 0.25% to 1% coupons. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC won the competitive bid for the bonds with a 0.39% true interest cost.

Proceeds from the sale will be used to provide interim financing for the construction of the Central Corridor project, a light rail line that will link the downtown areas of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Issuer:Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Area
Issue:Series 2011C grant anticipation notes
Amount:$90 million
Type:Competitive
Underwriter:J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (winner)
TIC:0.39%
Ratings:Moody's: MIG 1
Standard & Poor's: SP-1+
Pricing date:Sept. 15
Settlement date:Sept. 28
AmountMaturityTypeCouponPrice
$25 million2012Serial1%100.343
$20 million2013Serial0.25%100
$45 million2014Serial0.45%100

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