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<br />: . <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the success of this collaborative effort will be dependent upon having access to <br />adequate resources to comprehensively research and address the critical issues that impact North <br />Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities and the I-35W Corridor; and <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, on the basis of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, <br />the parties hereto agree as follows: <br /> <br />ARTICLE I. VISION STATEMENT <br /> <br />The general purpose of this agreement is to create an organization by which the North <br />Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Cities which are parties to this Agreement and such other <br />governmental entities as are admitted pursuant to Article IV, may jointly and cooperatively plan for <br />and maximize the opportunities for regional community development, quality growth and <br />diversification in the North Metro through a system of collaboration, pursuant to Minnesota <br />Statutes, 1994, Section 471.59. <br /> <br />ARTICLE II. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS <br /> <br />The goals of the joint powers organization created by this Agreement are: <br /> <br />Section 1. Work cooperatively with transportation and other agencies in the planning for <br />transportation improvement, mass transit needs, and other inftastructure improvements along the 1- <br />35W Corridor to maintain and improve service and help stimulate business growth and labor <br />availability . <br />Section 2. Develop a joint marketing program among the members to attract and retain <br />quality industrial and commercial tax base and employment. Research current business base in <br />each community and availability of redevelopment opportunities and vacant land to identify a <br />strategic marketing plan for all communities. Develop a code of ethics between the communities for <br />use of attraction and retention tools. <br /> <br />U:\I-3SW\CORPORA T\J-POWER2.DOC <br /> <br />2 <br />