2007.06.14 CC Minutes - I-35 W/E Coalition

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MINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL I-35 W/E COALITION MEETING OF NNE 14, 2007 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Petryk, Puleo, Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson and Administrative Intern Nathan Ehalt ABSENT: Chuck Haas and Mike Granger OTHERS PRESENT: See attached UPDATE ON CSAH 14/1-35E INTERCHANGE PROJECT AND CSAH 14 Anoka County Deputy Engineer Lyndon Robjent provided an overview and update on both projects. The county has just received approval from federal officials for the environmental documents and are ready to proceed with final design for the interchange. A link to the project will be provided to the City's website. Lyndon also provided a color newsletter on the project. The CSAH 14 project is proceeding with construction and the use of shredded tires as base material for the portion of the road around Lake Peltier. UPDATE ON NORTHERN BY-PASS PLANNING (LAKE DRIVE/MAIN STREET TO I - 35E) Anoka County Deputy Engineer Lyndon Robjent reported that the county had completed initial review of the bypass route and applied for funding for an EIS. He said the road project is still 20-30 years away. UPDATE ON RUSH LINE CORRIDOR Alicia Vap, Senior Transit Planner from Ramsey County, provided an update on activities and work to date on the Rush Line Corridor. The Rush Line Task Force was formed in 1999 and now has 24 members. Park & Ride parking areas have been constructed and van pools are being used to improve transportation needs in the corridor. Alicia reported that a commuter bus study is underway and a consultant is analyzing preliminary service scenarios south from Forest Lake and Hinckley to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Lastly, an alternative analysis study is underway for a year-long analysis of transportation. 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECTS Representatives from the Coalition's five cities and two counties reported on work they are doing on their 2008 Comprehensive Plans. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Senator Ray Vandeveer and Senator Sandy Rummel provided the Coalition with their perspectives on the 2007 Minnesota State Legislative Session. CITY AND COUNTY UPDATES City, county, and Met Council representatives provided the Coalition with a schedule of activities and other events taking place in their respective city, county, and area.