ADMINISTRATION - Joe Huss, Finance Director
Title
RESOLUTION DISSOLVING NORTH METRO I-35W CORRIDOR COALITION
Background
In 1996 Blaine and five other cities, along with Ramsey and Anoka County formed the North Metro I-35W Coalition. The purpose of the coalition was to provide joint regional planning and marketing efforts for improvements on the 35W corridor. With construction of the MN-Pass lanes and other improvements underway the goals and purpose of the Coalition have been achieved.
On July 18, 2019 the JPA Board of Directors met and adopted a motion to dissolve the coalition. Remaining assets will be distributed based on the percentage of contributions from each group since its inception. That breakdown is:
• Blaine 33%
• Circle Pines 2%
• Lexington 1%
• Mounds View 7%
• New Brighton 12%
• Ramsey County RRA 45%
Recommendation
By motion, adopt the following resolution.
Body
WHEREAS: The North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition (the Coalition) was established as a Joint Powers Authority to advocate for improvements to Interstate Highway 35W in the northern Metro Area suburbs, and,
WHEREAS: The Coalition successfully sponsored and conducted studies including future traffic demands, land use plans, the possible benefit of additional transit service, safety and capacity improvements, and,
WHEREAS: MnDOT secured funding for implementation of the planned improvement and has awarded contracts for construction and for community outreach and communication to keep residents and businesses aware of pending traffic conditions, detours and closures, and,
WHEREAS: The Board of Directors met on July 18, 2019 at the Mounds View Community Center, and,
WHEREAS: The Board of Directors discussed and adopted a motion to dissolve the Coalition pursuant to laws and regulations governing Joint Powers Authorities, and,
WHEREAS: Pursuant to Joint Powers Authority regulations, that any remaining funds will be returned to the member Cities and Counties, including Ramsey County, Blaine, Circle Pines, Lexington, Mounds View and New Brighton, in proportion to their share of the dues received to support Coalition activities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Blaine, confirms and supports the Coalition Board of Director’s recommendation to dissolve the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Authority, and that any remaining funds will be returned to the member Cities and Counties, including Ramsey County, Blaine, Circle Pines, Lexington, Mounds View and New Brighton, in proportion to their share of the dues received to support Coalition activities.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 19th day of August, 2019.