ADMINISTRATION- Clark Arneson, City Manager
Title
AUTHORIZE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH TRUNK HIGHWAY 65 COALITION
Background
The general purpose of the Joint Powers Agreement is to create an organization through which the members that are parties to this Agreement may jointly and cooperatively plan for and maximize the opportunities for sub-regional transportation and transit development, quality growth and diversification along TH 65 through a system of collaboration, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 2004, Section 471.59.
The goal of the Organization shall be to: Work cooperatively with transportation, transit and other agencies in planning for transportation improvements including connecting State and County roadways, mass transit needs, and other infrastructure improvements along TH 65 to plan for future development along the corridor.
Any governmental unit bordering or in close proximity to T.H. 65 north of the intersection of Highway 10, is eligible to be a member of the Coalition. The current member cities include Cambridge, East Bethel, Isanti and Mora.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the attached Joint Powers Agreement and Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Blaine is a home rule city along T.H. 65 both north and south the intersection of Highway 10 (“Governmental Unit”); and
WHEREAS, The City of Blaine is a member of the North Trunk Highway 65 Coalition (“Coalition”); and
WHEREAS, at a Special Meeting called for that purpose, the Coalition recommended amending the original Joint Powers Agreement creating the Coalition, as provided for in an Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement, a copy of which is on file at the office of the Governmental Unit; and
WHEREAS, changes to the original joint powers agreement requires approval of the governing bodies of the Coalition members; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Blaine hereby approves the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement, and authorizes the execution of thereof and requests staff to forward a certified copy of this resolution and the signed agreement to the Administrative Representative of the Coalition.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 17th day of December, 2015.