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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MAY 17, 2022 <br /> <br />Vice Chair Klein called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. <br /> <br />PRESENT: Arcand, Chrun, Gallivan, Klein, and Puleo <br />ABSENT: Denaway, Roberts, and Weidt <br /> <br />STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator <br />Rachel Juba, Community Development Director <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2022 <br /> <br />Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Puleo, to approve the March 15, <br />2022 EDA meeting minutes. <br />Ayes: All. <br />Nay: None. <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />UPDATE ON HIGHWAY 61 VISIONING STUDY <br />Staff provided an update to the EDA on the Washington County visioning and jurisdictional transfer study <br />to be completed for Highway 61. The study will build on the existing layout that was developed with the <br />City, Washington County, and MnDOT for the future expansion of Highway 61. The study will further <br />evaluate the access locations and type of intersection improvements at each location. It will define the <br />right-of-way needs for the future expansion and evaluate the future transit plans for the Rush Line <br />corridor. The study will also analyze the future land uses along Highway 61 and transportation corridors <br />that connect to the highway. Highway 61 is planned to be transferred to Washington County from MnDOT <br />in the future. The study will develop a detailed implementation plan including future improvements, <br />timing, cost, and agency responsibility for the transfer to occur. <br /> <br />Washington County selected Bolton & Menk as the project consultant. Work will start soon on the study <br />with several public engagement events and stakeholder meetings planned. <br /> <br />UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT <br />Staff provided an update on the new North Star Elementary School, 152nd Street intersection <br />improvement, and Lions Park. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Commissioner Klein made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Puleo, to adjourn at 5:45 pm. <br /> <br />Ayes: All. <br />Nay: None. <br />Motion Carried. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted. <br />Rachel Juba, Community Development Director