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PLANNING• COMMISSION MEMO To: Mounds View Planning Commission, City Council, Economic Development Commission From: Rick Jopke, Community Development Director Subject: North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Date: February 18, 1998 INTRODUCTION At the February 18, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, city staff and representatives from the University of Minnesota Design Center for American Urban Landscape (Design Center) will be presenting information about the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition (Coalition) and asking for input. City staff will present information about the membership, purpose and goals of the Coalition as well as the perceived benefits to the city in being a member of the Coalition. The Design Center will lead a discussion to identify local planning and economic development issues, • emerging issues common to all coalition cities, and opportunities for and barriers to joint strategies and actions. BACKGROUND The seven communities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Circle Pines,Mounds View,New Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview entered into a joint powers agreement in December 1996 to form the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition. The Coalition adopted the following vision statement: "The Coalition will jointly and cooperatively plan for and maximize the opportunities for regional community development, quality growth and diversification in the North Metro through a system of collaboration." Mayors and city administrators/managers from the seven cities comprise the governing board and meet on a monthly basis. Community Development or Economic Directors from each of the cities form the Community Development Committee. This group typically meets twice a month to coordinate and implement the Coalition's work plan. Over the past year, the Coalition began building a base from which it can realize its larger vision. This work has included securing outside sources of funding, laying the foundation for a common Geographic Information System(GIS), and building relationships within the Coalition as well as other governmental entities such as Anoka and Ramsey Counties, school districts, state agencies, . and the Metropolitan Council. A copy of the draft 1997 annual report is attached for your information.