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City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan Goal and Policies The following are the intergovernmental cooperation goals and policies for the City of Mounds View: Goal 1: Maintain effective communication with other governmental agencies including the State of Minnesota, Ramsey County, other cities, the Mounds View school district, and the Rice Creek Watershed District. Policies: a. Work with other agencies to improve communication. b. Support collaborative planning for issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries. c. Continue to support and participate in the North Metro I 35W Corridor Coalition. d. Work with the Mounds View school district to provide cost effective services to Mounds View residents. e. Work with the Rice Creek Watershed District to effectively manage surface water in Mounds View. f. Continue to work with other communities to jointly provide services such as fire protection. Existing Collaborations North Metro I 3 5 W Corridor Coalition The North Metro I 35W Corridor Coalition is comprised of seven cities that have entered into a joint powers agreement to create a unique collaborative effort to address housing, transportation, economic development,and land use issues throughout the member cities.The group has focused on the I-35W corridor,minor arterials and community collector streets that connect the communities. The seven member communities are Arden Hills, Blaine, Circle Pines, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview. Together the cities encompass 83 square miles with a total population of over 155,000. There are 55,000 households and 4,000 businesses with 85,000 jobs. The goal of the coalition is to develop a sub-regional set of policies and strategies which improve the quality of life for residents, enhance the economic climate and sustain the environmental and recreational resources throughout the communities, consistent with the Metropolitan Council Blueprint. 96