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. . . City Council Work Session Meeting January 23, 2006 5 I-35W Corridor Coalition Discussion City Administrator Wolfe noted that during thc 2006 budget discussion, City Council discussed the possibility ofre-joining the I-35W Corridor Coalition. It was noted that the Coalition spent 2005 redefining its purpose and scope of work. As a rcsult of that effort, the fces 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 thcre is a consensus amongst thc City Councilmember's, this item will be placed on a future City Council mccting agenda for formal action. Councilmcmbcr Holden askcd 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 statcd the I-35W Conidor Coalition has also been involved with the creation of a GIS database, Housing Rcsource Center, and transportation studies for the communities within the coni dOL Mayor Aplikowski said that originally the I-35W Task Force was created to share technology and discuss different developmcnt opportunities amongst the neighboring communities. Eventually the group turned into a lobbying organization for the I-35W members. The focus of the group has expanded somewhat to includc thc 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 arc not mcmbers of thc I-35W coalition. It is important that we be involved in regional transportation discussions affccting the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Larson stated that wc Iivc in a much larger community then Arden Hills, and the issues regarding the I-35W Conidor Coalition affect a number of diffcrent communities and it is important that the City has a seat at the table to discuss these issues and represent the needs of thc 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 Councilmembcr's Grant statement and said that the City is currcntly 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 minutc recess. (7:10 PM) Fee Schedule: False Alarm Fees The meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM.