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City Council Work Session Meeting January 23, 2006 5 . I-35W Corridor Coalition Discussion City Administrator Wolfe noted that during the 2006 budget discussion, City Council discussed the possibility of re-joining the I-35W Corridor Coalition. It was noted that the Coalition spent 2005 redefining its purpose and scope of work. As a result of that effort, the fees have been reduced for member cities in 2006. The proposed cost for the City of Arden Hills to join the coalition in 2006 is $5,340.00. If there is a consensus amongst the City Councilmember's, this item will be placed on a future City Council meeting agenda for formal action. Councilmember Holden asked how long the I-35W Corridor Coalition has been in existence. Mayor Aplikowski noted that the organization has been in existence for approximately ten years. City Administrator Wolfe stated the I-35W Corridor Coalition has also been involved with the creation of a GIS database, Housing Resource Center, and transportation studies for the communities within the corridor. Mayor Aplikowski said that originally the I-35W Task Force was created to share technology and di scuss different development opportunities amongst the neighboring communities. Eventually the group tumed into a lobbying organization for the I-35W members. The focus of the group has expanded somewhat to include the Cities of Blaine, Circle Pines, and Lexington. . She is concerned that the City will not be a part of the regional transportation discussion if they are not members of the 1-35W coalition. It is important that we be involved in regional transportation discussions affecting the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Larson stated that we live in a much larger community then Arden Hills, and the issues regarding the 1-35W Corridor Coalition affect a number of different communities and it is important that the City has a seat at the table to discuss these issues and represent the needs of the community. Councilmember Grant said that the TCAAP property will determine whether or not the City is a major player at these meetings. Mayor Aplikowski disagreed with Councilmember's Grant statement and said that the City is currently an important player due to its location. The City must have a place at this table to express its concerns regarding 35W. Councilmember Larson requested that this item not be brought to a City Council meeting for further action until there is a consensus amongst the group. Mayor Aplikiowski requested a ten minute recess. (7:10 PM) Fee Schedule: False Alarm Fees . The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM.