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2008 Mounds View Comprehensive Plan <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br />Chapter 8: Intergovernmental Coordination <br /> <br />8-5 <br />region than would have occurred without intervention. The seven member cities share more than <br />just an association with the north I-35W corridor. They are a part of a sub-regional setting that <br />common geography, shared patterns of movement, economics and cultural connections has shaped. <br /> <br />The North Metro 35W Corridor Coalition is presently comprised of five member cities (Blaine, <br />Circle Pines, Lexington, Mounds View and New Brighton) and two member counties (Ramsey and <br />Anoka) plus several business partners. The Coalition is focusing its resources in 2008 and 2009 on <br />the following Tasks: <br /> <br />• Cooperate with Mn/DOT and other appropriate agencies and organizations to effectively <br />invest the funds appropriated by Congress for Federal Fiscal Year 2008 plus available <br />matching funds for design plans for the future expansion of the I-35W Corridor between <br />I-694 and CR 23/Lake Drive in Lino Lakes; and for design and construction of an auxiliary <br />lane between Lake Drive and TH 10 on Southbound I-35W. <br /> <br />• Prepare and submit applications for Federal Fiscal Year 2009 appropriations for the design <br />and construction of a capacity expansion project at the I-35W/I-694 Interchange, design and <br />construction of an auxiliary lane between Lake Drive and the 95th Avenue Interchange on <br />Northbound I-35W, and, the design and environmental analysis required for approvals of <br />plans for the future expansion of I-35W north of I-694. <br /> <br />• Advocate for the accelerated expansion of I-694 to 3 lanes in each direction between 35W <br />and 35E, including the reconstruction of the Snelling Avenue / TH 10 Interchange, the <br />reconstruction of the I-694 Interchange, and the expansion of I-694 between Lexington <br />Avenue and Rice Street. <br /> <br />• Review and determine the future scope of Coalition Purpose and Work Tasks; expand <br />Coalition membership and resources consistent with decisions on future purpose and tasks; <br />recruit, activate and retain private sector partners; and enlist ex-officio participation by <br />appropriate Public agencies. <br /> <br />• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan that educates and informs <br />Coalition citizens about Coalition purpose and actions; informs elected Federal, State, <br />Region, County and City elected officials on Coalition priorities and proposed actions; and <br />keeps Coalition Board Members and Partners informed on all activities of the Coalition. <br /> <br />Mounds View will continue to work collaboratively with the North Metro 35W Corridor Coalition, <br />its member cities and counties, its business partners as well as non-member cities and agencies. <br />These efforts will be to address and respond to regional and sub-regional growth issues and the <br />resulting transportation impacts.