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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—February 20, 2007 <br /> 3. CIP and PMP Discussion • <br /> The following topics will be discussed at the May work session meeting: <br /> 1. PTRC Financing Strategies <br /> 2. TCAAP Integration with the Parks System <br /> 3. Intersection Safety Study <br /> 4. Warming House Discussion-Valentine Park <br /> The proposed work session meeting schedule will be placed on a future City Council meeting <br /> agenda for further discussion. <br /> I-35W Corridor Coalition Membership- <br /> Mayor Stan Harpstead asked for the City Council's input regarding the City's future membership <br /> with the I-35W Corridor Coalition. At this time, it appears that the I-35W Corridor Coalition has <br /> narrowed the scope of its future goals and objectives. He requested City Council input regarding <br /> whether or not the City should join the I-35W Coalition or approach the I-35W issue on its own. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked who typically attends the I-35W Corridor Coalition meetings. <br /> Councilmember Holden said that typically City Councilmembers, City Managers, and City <br /> Administrators attended the coalition meetings. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she is against the City joining the I-35W Corridor Coalition. She • <br /> is concerned that the interests of other communities will take precedent over the City of Arden <br /> Hills. Also, she recommends that the City hire a lobbyist firm to help with securing future state <br /> and federal transportation funding dollars. <br /> Councilmember David Grant said that he is not a proponent of the I-35W Corridor Coalition. <br /> Since TCAAP is such a large project, he would prefer that the City represent its own interests <br /> regarding transportation. <br /> Councilmember Dave McClung said that it is important for the City Council to represent the <br /> needs of Arden Hills. He is concerned that the City may lose its individual voice if it is part of <br /> the coalition. <br /> Councilmember Holden said that she is concerned that the I-35W Corridor Coalition needs <br /> exceed the needs of the City. <br /> Mayor Stan Harpstead said that he will be meeting the US House Representatives for Arden Hills <br /> in the near future to discuss potential transportation funding for this area. Mayor Harpstead said <br /> that he will also discuss the possibility of seeking funding for a TCAAP transportation study. <br /> Councilmember Grant noted that the I-35W Corridor Coalition has had minimal success over the <br /> last twelve years acquiring state or federal funding for the transportation needs of this area. • <br /> 6 <br />