2006.06.15 CC Minutes - I-35 W/E Coalition Meeting

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MINUTES FOR THE I-35 W/E COALITION MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2006 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:25 pm. PRESENT: Haas, Petryk, Miron STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, and Interns Rachel Simone and Matt Stemwedel ABSENT: Granger and Puleo OTHERS PRESENT: City of Lino Lakes Gordon Heitke and Mike Grochala and John Bergeson; Columbus Township Elizabeth Mursko and Mel Mettler; Congressman Kennedy's office Carla Swanson; City of Centerville Michelle Lakso, Mary Capra, and Dallas Larson; Washington County Mike Rogers; Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah; State Representative Matt Dean; and Met Council representative Georgie Hilker Mayor Miron thanked everyone for attending, noting the excellent grill work of Hugo interns Rachel Simone and Matt Stemwedel. All attendees introduced themselves and the organization they represented. CSAH 8/14 PROJECT UPDATE City Administrator Mike Ericson and CD Directory Bryan Bear provided an update of the CSAH 8/14 project. General contractor Arnt Construction has done an excellent job thus far, with excellent coordination by Washington County and its subcontractor Barbarrossa & Sons. Huge amounts of earth have been moved and MCES sewer project has seen cuts of 30', plus the concrete curb was just poured today, and the project is on schedule with preliminary completion in November. I-35E/CSAR 14 INTERCHANGE PROJECT UPDATE Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah reported that the county is working with SRF Engineering on traffic modeling and with MnDOT on a 2030 interchange design. They have been using the design engineering funds secured by U.S. Congressman Mark Kennedy. ANOKA COUNTY ROAD 14 PROJECT UPDATE Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah reported that project engineer SRF Engineering will hold an Open House on June 22, 2006 inviting the public to comment on the proposed road plan. Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2007, with completion in 2008. CITY AND COUNTY UPDATES City, county, township, Met Council, and state representatives provided attendees updates on activities, projects, and accomplishments in their respective jurisdictions. All agreed to keep improvements to the I-35E/CSAH 18 interchange on the front burner of the Coalition and MnDOT, who was not able to attend. NEW BUSINESS Coalition members agreed to schedule the next I-35 W/E Coalition meeting for Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 7:00 pm, in the Hugo City Hall.