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<br />and we are waiting for the formal announcement (expected soon). We will still need to find <br />funds for additional analysis but this is a significant step forward. <br /> <br />At a recent Board meeting, we got a report from our advocates, aka lobbyists in Washington, <br />D.C, working on obtaining earmarks in the federal transportation appropriations bill, It is <br />essential that all affected communities be 'on board' with this task to get our multiple <br />representatives to support the project. <br /> <br />Weare also working on funding with the Legislature. Senator Betzold and Representative <br />Tillberry have introduced legislation that would 'capture' the funds owed to MnlDOT for the <br />Medtronic land purchase and designate those funds for noise walls in Mounds View and for the <br />design work that we are seeking. Again unity via the Coalition is crucial to our success. <br /> <br />An additional 'success' is the fact that MnIDOT will also now look at interim fixes that can <br />reduce congestion at low cost, relatively speaking, such as short lane additions, shoulder use <br />during peak hours, and other options. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />Staff requests that Council discuss maintaining our membership in the I-35W Corridor Coalition, <br />Staffwill place an item on the February 26,2007 City Council meeting agenda for action. <br /> <br />The requested action at the February 26 meeting will be to approve a motion to direct staff to <br />either proceed or not proceed with payment of 2007 dues ($5,933) for membership in the North <br />Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition, <br /> <br />\\metro~inet\ardenhil1s\admin\City Administrator\Memo\2007\2-20-07 Memo RE I-35W Corridor Coalition.doc <br /> <br />