2008.03.13 CC Minutes - I-35 WE Mtg

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MINUTES FOR THE I-35 W/E COALITION MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fran Miron at 7:10 pm. PRESENT: Haas, Miron, Puleo City Administrator Mike Ericson, Administrative Intern Nate Ehalt ABSENT: Granger, Petryk OTHERS: See Attached INTRODUCTIONS All persons present were welcomed greeted by Fran Miron and shared their name and affiliated organization. UPDATE ON CSAH 14/I -35E INTERCHANGE PROJECT Kate Garwood, Transportation Manager from Anoka County updated the group regarding the interchange. Currently, the bridge is slated to be completed by year end 2009 and is in the control of MNDOT. Possible setbacks to a 2009 timeline would be the estimated total cost. The cost is approximated to be 21 million dollars, with a current shortfall of 5 million. UPDATE ON NORTHERN BY-PASS PLANNING (LAKE DRIVE & MAIN ST) Commonly called County Road Doug in Anoka County, Kate Garwood stated that this road continues to be in the County's Comprehensive Plan and updates continue to be made in regards to land acquisition procedures. INVENTORY AND PRIORITY OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS Kate Garwood reported on the progress made by staff that inventoried and prioritized projects within the coalition's area of concern. Kate discussed multiple projects that have been identified but stressed staff's concern to remain focused on the third lane on I -35E. Another key interchange that was identified is State Hwy 8/35. This is an important intersection for the growth of the corridor. Motion was made by Dennis Hegberg and seconded by Stev Stegner for a letter of support to be written from the coalition to Washington County in order to increase the status and concern of this intersection for the coalition communities. 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLANS Comp plan updates were heard from Hugo, Lino Lakes, Columbus, Centerville, Washington and Anoka County.