2004.09.23 CC Minutes - I-35 W/E Coalition

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MINUTES FOR THE I-35 W/E COALITION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23.2004 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present: Miron and City Administrator Ericson representing the City of Hugo - See attached sign up sheet for complete listing. I-35 CORRIDOR STUDY UPDATE (RICK ARNEBECK, MNDOT) Rick Amebeck from MNDOT provided attendees with an update on the work completed thus far, by SRF on the I-35 Corridor Study. Initial studies indicate northbound weekend traffic is worse than southbound weekday traffic. He stated that of the accidents occurring north of the I- 35 E/W split 52%, were caused by alcohol and 18% were the result of speed. He noted that the I-35 & CSAH 97 interchange is scheduled to be rebuilt by Washington County in 2007. FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF I-35E/CSAH 14 Anoka County Engineer Doug Fisher reported that a Federal Funding application has been submitted by Congressman Mark Kennedy on behalf of Anoka County and County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah. It included $1 million for design and engineering of a new interchange at I-35 E & CSAH 14. He stated that supporting resolutions from I-35 W/E Coalition members should be submitted by January 1, 2005 to Congressman Kennedy's Office. CITY/COUNTY UPDATE Representatives from the Cities, Counties, and Townships provided community updates. Highlights included a proposed $30 million Harness Track proposed in Columbus Township. NEW BUSINESS Hugo City Administrator Mike Ericson reminded everyone that he is still collecting fully executed and signed copies of the joint powers agreement. He stated that Bob Benke from the consulting firm of Community Resource Partnerships volunteered to attend the next meeting to talk about the success of the I -35W Corridor Coalition. Members agreed and Mike was instructed to invite Mr. Benke to the next meeting on January 20, 2005. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Miron adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mike Ericson Hugo City Administrator