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19 <br /> NORTH METRO MAYORS <br /> A S S O C I A T I O N <br /> February 19, 2002 <br /> Honorable Randy Hodson <br /> Mayor <br /> City of St. Anthony <br /> 3301 Silver Lake Road <br /> St. Anthony, MN 55418 <br /> Dear Mayor Hodson: <br /> It was a pleasure to meet you at our recent NMMA Board meeting. We hope that you enjoyed the <br /> evening,the opportunity to visit with your peers, and hear from Senator Roger Moe about the many <br /> public policy issues under consideration at the Legislature. <br /> This program is an example of the opportunities and benefits of belonging to the North Metro <br /> Mayors Association. As indicated in our brief presentation, we are working for our communities on <br /> many issues. At the Board meeting we focused on transportation funding and budget issues. The <br /> 2002-2004 Work Plan, a copy of which was given to you that night, contains a description of the <br /> objectives and tasks that the Association wants to achieve over the next several years. In addition, <br /> you can also check us out on our website at nmmayors.org. <br /> Transportation has been one of our most intense activities since 1987, the year NMMA was formed. <br /> Most recently, we established a Transportation Advisory Committee, comprised of our public works <br /> directors and staff from Ramsey, Hennepin and Anoka Counties, Metro Transit and MN/DOT. This <br /> Committee has been charged with developing a short and long term set of recommended <br /> transportation investments in our regional highway and transit system. <br /> We welcome your city's consideration to rejoin the Association. Enclosed is the necessary <br /> paperwork for formalizing your membership. St. Anthony's 2002 membership is $4,100. <br /> Municipal membership is formula based, using 50 percent of both population and tax capacity. The <br /> Association's operating budget is com.p,rsed of co tributi.o::s from member communities as well as <br /> from the local business communities. <br /> Your community was one of the original members and provided key leadership and talent to the <br /> Association. We can achieve much more together than separately. <br /> Joseph Strauss or Sarah Eppard are available to answer any questions, please feel free to contact <br /> them at 763/493-5115. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Grace Arbogast,""- om Ge <br /> President, Mayor of Brooklyn Park Vice President, Mayor of Ramsey <br /> 8525 Edinbrook Crossing,Suite#5,Brooklyn Park,MN 55443 <br /> TEL(763)493-5115 ° Omni 11 EWMEMBR1St Anthony invite 2-14-02.doc <br />