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Rush Line Corridor <br />March 21st, 2000 <br />The Honorable Michael Fahey <br />Little Canada Mayor <br />2926 LaBore Road <br />Little Canada, MN 55109 <br />Dear Mayor Fahey: <br />RECEEVED i.A 2 3 2000 <br />665 Government Center West, 50 West Kellogg Boulevard <br />Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 <br />Phone: (651) 266-2762 Fax: (651) 266-2761 <br />I am writing to request your participation in the Rush Line Corridor Task Force and your <br />adoption of the Joint Powers Agreement. The Rush Line Corridor follows State Trunk <br />Highway 61 from St. Paul north to Rush City. It is a fast growing corridor with <br />increasing congestion. This Corridor falls within your community. <br />Chisago, Ramsey, and Washington Counties have formed and created the Rush Line <br />Corridor Task Force. They have also created and signed a Joint Powers Agreement to <br />plan for mufti-modal transportation improvements and for related land use development <br />impacts along the corridor. Several other cities and townships are eligible to join. <br />Please be aware that a corridor study has just begun for the Rush Line and is fully <br />funded through a federal grant. Your community would not be asked for financial <br />contributions to participate in the Task Force or to sign the Joint Powers Agreement. <br />As mentioned, a corridor transit study is now underway. A key aspect of this study is to <br />evaluate interim transit improvements in the Corridor. The study may recommend a <br />variety of improvements, such as improved bus service, vanpool services, and park -and- <br />ride lots. The success of this study is dependent on the level of involvement and <br />interaction from the affected communities. Your participation in the Task Force is <br />important! Please consider joining the Task Force to represent the interests of your <br />community. <br />Enclosed is a summary of the Joint Powers Agreement, a copy of the Joint Powers <br />Agreement, and a sample resolution. If your community should choose to be a member <br />of the Task Force and sign the Joint Powers Agreement, please send the Agreement <br />with signature, resolution passed by your community and contact information for your <br />Page 101 <br />Members include: Regional Rai _ D, Ramsey, Washington Counties <br />