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THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013
HUGO CITY HALL
PRESENT: Klein, Weidt
ABSENT: Bronk, Haas, Petryk
ALSO PRESENT:
Hugo: City Administrator Bryan Bear, Community Development Intern Liz Hanson
Centerville: City Administrator Dallas Larson
Forest Lake: Council Member Susan Young, City Engineer Ryan Goodman
Washington County: Ann Pung-Terwedo, Commissioner Fran Miron
Metropolitan Council: Sandy Rummel
Congress: Jessica Faust
Minnesota Department of Transportation: Wayne Norris, Brad Larsen
SRF Consulting: Todd Polum
Call to Order and Introductions
Mayor Weidt called the meeting to order and the attendees introduced themselves.
Update on I 35W Managed Lanes Study
Todd Polum, principal with SRF Consulting, provided an update on the I 35W Managed
Lanes Study. The study extends from downtown Minneapolis to Forest Lake. The
purpose of the study is to identify preferred managed lane concepts as well as
improvement strategies at spot locations along the corridor.
Discussion on Expansion of 35E MnPASS Study to CR 96
Brad Larsen, Minnesota Department of Transportation, provided discussion points on the
Expansion of I 35E MnPASS Study to CR 96. This study will develop and evaluate
conceptual alternatives for extending MnPASS from Little Canada Road to CR 96
through the remaining bottleneck on 1-35E north of I-694. The study is anticipated to
begin during late spring/early summer 2013 and be complete by late spring/early summer
2014.
Update on 35E Corridor Improvement Proiects
Wayne Norris, Minnesota Department of Transportation, provided an update on the I-35
Corridor Improvement Projects. The projects will include pavement improvements,
bridge improvements, implementation of new park and rides, and a MnPASS expansion
along the I -35E corridor. These projects will range in dates from 2013 to 2016.
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Update on Rush Line Corridor
Washington County Senior Planner Ann Pung-Terwedo provided an update on the Rush
Line Corridor Project. The 275 and 285 express bus routes that serve Forest Lake and
Columbus to downtown Saint Paul will remain. When the new Lino Lakes park and ride
is established these routes must maintain or increase their current ridership rates in order
to remain.
Discussion on Transit Service and Transit Taxing Policy in NE Metro
City and County representatives had a discussion on transit service and the transit taxing
policy in the Northeast metro.
Susan Young stated that she would like to see more participation in the transit taxing
district from neighboring cities. More assistance will help fund transit services in the
area.
Updates from Cities and Counties
City and County representatives shared updates on their transportation planning and
construction efforts.
Discussion on Future Meeting Topics/Agendas
City and County representatives discussed future meeting topics and agendas. They
discussed the desire to talk about water supply/conservation at a future meeting. They
considered changing the name of the I -35E Coalition to address issues other than
transportation.
Set Next Meeting Date
Members agreed that there should be future meetings. The City of Hugo shall set a date
and send out meeting notifications.
Adjournment
Klein made motion, seconded by Young to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryan Bear
City Administrator