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<br /> CITI" OF lIIV ~ 002/002 <br /> 07/11/96 10: 44 ~~ 612 784 3482 - <br /> I <br /> DRAFT <br /> I <br /> I- NORTH METRO 35W CORRIDOR COALITION <br /> VISION: <br /> I Plan for and maximize the opportunities for regional community development, quality growth <br /> and diversification in the North Metro through a system of collaboration between the 35W <br /> I Corridor Cities. <br /> I GOA.I-"S! <br /> a. Work cooperatively with traDsportation and other agencies in the planning for <br /> I transportation improvement, mass transit needs, and other infrastructure improvements <br /> along the 35W Corridor to maintain and improve service and help stimulate business <br /> I growth and labor avai lability. <br /> b. Develop a joint marketing program among the 35W Corridor Cities to attract and retain <br /> I Quality industrial and commercial tax base and employment. Research current business <br /> base in each community and availability of redevelopment opportunities and vacant land <br /> to identify a strategic marketing plan for all communities. Develop a code of ethics <br /> I. between the communities for use of attraction and retention tools. <br /> Develop a strategy to ensure that there are adequate affordable and life-cycle housing <br /> c. <br /> I opportunities in the Corridor Cities for all residents and employees of the business base <br /> employers. Proactively pursue the use and distribution of Community Development <br /> I Block Grant, HOME funds and other available resources to ensure that they adequately <br /> meet the housing needs in the Corridor Cities. <br /> I d. Develop a coordinated/COllaborative database and GIS system by incorporating similar <br /> data to effiCiently share information and develop consistent and cooperative land use <br /> policies. Acquire funding for the development of the database. <br /> I e. Ensure that there is an effectively trained work force to meet the needs of the business <br /> base in the Corridor Cities and ensure that the reverse commuting and employee mobility <br /> I concepts are incorporated into the North Metro to serve the 35W Corridor Cities. <br /> f. Research and identify contaminated sites; pursue funding sources for their redevelopment <br /> I and ensw-e the maximum usage to support quality development. <br /> I <br /> I - 2nd Draft . July 11, 1996 <br /> I <br /> .. <br />