2003.03.20 CC Minutes - I-35 W/E Coalition

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Tri -Cities Coalition Meeting March 20, 2003 Page 2 shared with attendees the history and success of the I -35E Corridor Study Group. Glen provided a refresher overview of his September 12'" presentation and stressed the need to identify study issues. He stated that the coalition should be partners with MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council, and even maybe the City of Forest Lake. Glen answered many questions of the attendees, including the cost of his attending the meeting, which is at no cost to any city or county. AUAR (Alternative Urban Area -Wide Review) PROPOSAL Lino Lakes CD Director Mike Grochala discussed a proposed need for an AUAR since land issues in and around the I-35E/CSAH 14 interchange are an issue for the City of Lino Lakes. Eagle Brook Church has proposed a mega church just north of the interchange in Lino Lakes, and it may have an affect on transportation in the area. Hugo CD Director John Rask shared with attendees the development issues facing the City of Hugo, immediately east of the interchange. This issue will be discussed at a future meeting. NEW BUSINESS Hugo Mayor Fran Miron encouraged attendees to identify other relevant issues for the coalition to discuss at future meetings. Lino Lakes Mayor John Bergeson talked about the proposed Vikings stadium. Columbus Town Manager Elizabeth Mursko announced that a new Gander Mountain store would be built in Columbus Township. Her Board is also closely monitoring the stadium issue. Centerville Mayor Terry Sweeney shared his concern for the proposed reconstruction of CSAH 14 through the main street downtown of Centerville. Other issues identified were: Rush Line Corridor (brief update provided by Hugo Council member Mike Granger; Elmcrest Avenue; invite City of Forest Lake; access management; multi -model design; TH61 turn back; land use planning — AUAR; I - 35E crossing east/west; CSAR 23 connection to Forest Lake; and use of Planning Commission. Each City Council will discuss their issues and bring them back to the next meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2003 at 7:00 pm, at the Hugo City Hall. ADJOURNMENT Hugo Mayor Fran Miron adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm. Michael A. Ericson Hugo City Administrator