041299 EDA CITY OF NEW HOPE
EDA MEETING
City Hall, 4401 Xylon Avenue North
April 12, 1999
President W, Peter Enck
Commissioner Sharon Cassen
Commissioner Don Collier
Commissioner Pat LaVine Norby
Commissioner Mark Thompson
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of March 22, 1999
4, Resolution Exploring the Establishment of the NW Hennepin Development Coalition
5. Adjournment
CITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
Approved EDA Minutes March 22, 1999
Regular Meeting City Hall
CALL TO ORDER President Enck called the meeting of the Economic Development Authority to
order at 8:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Norby, Thompson
Staff Present: Sondrall, Hanson, Donahue, Leone, McDonald, Henry, French,
Johnson
APPROVE MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner
Collier, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22, 1999. Voting in
favor: Enck, Cassen, Collier, Thompson; Abstained: Norby. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING President Enck introduced for discussion Item 4, Motion to Accept Letter from
Item 4 Senior Outreach Services, Inc. Withdrawing Request to Authorize Conveyance of
Property and Closing Public Hearing (Improvement Project No. 493).
Mr. Dan Donahue, City Manager, stated this public hearing began January 25 and
was continued several times. CareBreak desires to withdraw its request at this
time. He reported that CareBreak is aware that they would need to present a
complete proposal to the City if they wish to make a future request for the
property at 5501 Boone Avenue North.
CLOSE HEARING Motion was made by Commissioner Norby, seconded by Commissioner
Item 4 Thompson, to close the Public Hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion
carried.
MOTION Motion was made by Commissioner Collier, seconded by Commissioner
Item 4 Thompson, to accept CareBreak's March 18th letter withdrawing their
original request. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner
Collier, to adjourn the meeting. All present voted in favor. Motion carried. The
New Hope EDA adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie Leone
City Clerk
New Hope EDA March 22, 1999
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EDA
Community Development Item No.
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RESOLUTION EXPLORING THE ESTABLISHMENT/OF THE NW HENNEPIN DEVELOPMENT
COALITION
ACTION REQUESTED
Staff is requesting that the EDA consider the approval of the attached resolution which expresses an
interest in participating in discussions with neighboring communities and Hennepin County for the
purpose of determining whether a NW Hennepin Development Coalition should be established. The
approval of the resolution would only be the first step in determining whether or not to proceed with
participating in a subregional coalition. If approved by participating jurisdictions, a second resolution
would be presented in the future that would formally establish the partnership and commit funds to the
coalition.
POLICY/PAST PRACTICE
The City has been a member of the North Metro Mayors Association since it was formed in 1988, and
has a history of collaborating with other cities to promote the northwest metro area. In 1996, the North
Metro Mayors Association board adopted a policy position that encourages members to create
subregional-corridor type organizations that could more easily and specifically address and focus on
critical development/redevelopment, transportation, housing, land use planning, business expansion,
and related employment issues in a more efficient, effective, and cost effective manner.
The implications of not joining in this collaboration may result in the City needing to lobby for these
issues on an individual basis.
BACKGROUND
The North Metro Mayors Association has a history of past successes in establishing a number of
collaborative, multi-jurisdictional organizations around significant transportation corridors to address
critical subregional issues and problems. Examples of this include the 610 Coalition, the Highway 100
Council, and MN 1-35 Corridor Coalition (see enclosed report). The newly appointed Chair of the
Metropolitan Council and the Commissioner of Transportation are encouraging the formation of
subregional organizations to address these types of issues because multi-jurisdictional collaborations
are more likely to secure a greater share of available resources incentive for their willingness to be more
effective and efficient.
MOTION BY .~~~I~ SECOND BY ~
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Request for Action Page 2 2-12-99
The North Metro Mayors Association has invited representatives of Champlin, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park, Crystal, Dayton, Maple Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Robbinsdale and Hennepin County to discuss
the merits of establishing the NW Hennepin Development Coalition to determine if the following issues
should be addressed on a multi-jurisdictional collaborative basis:
· Enhancing regional and local transportation networks
· Responding to the changing demographics
· Preserving and enhancing existing housing and neighborhoods
· Encouraging high quality economic development/redevelopment that result in jobs and
enhances the tax base
· Other issues as determined critical to the participants
The primary objectives of the Coalition, as outlined in the resolution, could include:
· Expanding conventional land-use planning methods by applying livable community goals and
objectives
· Approaching physical, social, and economic development issues in an integrated and
multifaceted manner
· Working at a subregional level to link local and regional policies,
· Implementing the policies and strategies outlined in the Metropolitan Council's Regional
Blueprint
A task force consisting of Mayors, City Managers, and Community Development representatives met in
December to discuss the formation of such a Coalition and the group met in early April to further discuss
this issue. The participating cities and Hennepin County are now being requested to pass resolutions
indicating their interest in exploring the potential of creating such a Coalition. If successful, a second
resolution would be presented at a later date forming the partnership.
FUNDING
North Metro Mayors has established a tentative operating budget for the first year of the Coalition in the
amount of $32,500.00, with the North Metro Mayors contributing $12,000.00, Hennepin County being
requested to contribute $7,500.00 and the remaining funds being paid by the cities who would be
members of the Coalition based on a population/tax capacity formula. New Hope's membership fee for
1999 would be $1,272.06. There are adequate funds budgeted in the ED^ budget for this activity. If the
Coalition is formed, it is anticipated that grant funds would also be sought to supplement the budget.
ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution
· North Metro Mayors' Correspondence
· Potential Projects List
· Proposed Fee Schedule and Budget
· Coalition Map
· North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition Information
CITY Of NEW HOPE
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 99-
EXPLORING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
NW HENNEPIN DEVELOPMENT COALITION
WHEREAS, the City of New Hope Economic Development Authority wishes to explore establishing a
NW Hennepin Coalition consisting of neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, the North Metro Mayors Association Board of Directors has, over the years, encouraged
member communities to initiate subregional organizations around significant
transportation corridors, e.g., 610 Coalition, Highway 100 Council, and the NM 1-35W
Corridor Coalition; and
WHEREAS, collaborative, multi-jurisdictional coalitions have successfUlly brought together both public
and private resources to address critical subregional issues and problems; and
WHEREAS, the legislature, the Metropolitan Council, non-profits, and the business community have
all joined with various corddor coalitions as partners both through funding commitments
and other forms of support and encouragement; and
WHEREAS, multi-jurisdictional collaborations are more likely to secure a greater share of available
resources incentive for their willingness to be more effective and efficient; and
WHEREAS, representatives from Champlin, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Dayton, Maple
Grove, New Hope, Osseo, Robbinsdale, and Hennepin County will be invited to discuss
the merits of establishing the NW Hennepin Development Coalition (Coalition) and
discuss whether the following opportunities should be addressed on a multi-jurisdictional
collaborative basis, namely:
· Enhancing regional and local transportation networks
· Responding to the changing demographics
· Preserving and enhancing existing housing and neighborhoods
· Encouraging high quality economic development/redevelopment that result in jobs
and enhances the tax base
· Other issues as determined critical to the participants; and
WHEREAS, the primary objectives of the Coalition could include:
· Expanding conventional land-use planning methods by applying livable community
goals and objectives
· Approaching physical, social, and economic development issues in an integrated and
multifaceted manner
· Working at a subregional level to link local and regional policies
· Implementing the policies and strategies outlined in the Metropolitan Council's
Regional Blueprint; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition could bundle its activities into the following three livable community work
areas that form a "Subregional Urban Design and Planning Framework."
· Building Metropolitan Towns: joint actions that strengthen and create connections -
physical, social, and economic - among communities
· Redefining Metropolitan Competitiveness: cooperative strategies that position the
subregion to attract economic development and support a local economy that values
and thrives in livable communities
· Ensuring Healthy Neighborhoods: coordinate initiatives to build neighborhoods that
support individuals and families throughout their life cycle; and
WHEREAS, the operating assumption for establishing the Coalition is that these issues are not
confined to municipal boundaries and, thus, are best addressed and resolved through
collaborative partnerships and action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the New Hope Economic Development Authority hereby
expresses an interest in participating in discussions with neighboring communities and
Hennepin County for the purpose of determining whether a NW Hennepin Development
Coalition should be established.
Adopted by the New Hope Economic Development Authority of the City of New Hope, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, this 12th day of April, 1999.
President
Attest:
Executive Director
NORTH METRO AYORS
ASSOCIATION
To.*
Commissioner Mike Opat Mayor Steve Boynton Mr. Jerry Dulgar
Hennepin County City Of Champlin City Of Crystal
Mr. Curt Boganey Mr. Kurt Ulrich Ms. Anne Norris
City Of Brooklyn Park City Of Champlin City Of Crystal
Mr. David Sebok Mr. John Cox . Mr. Dennis Kraft
City Of Brooklyn Park City Of Charnplin City Of Robbinsdale
Mayor Bob Burlingame Mayor W. Peter Enck Mr. Dan Cornejo
City Of Maple Grove City Of New Hope City Of Robbinsdale
Mr. Al Madsen Mr. Dan Donahue Mr. Mike McCauley
City Of Maple Grove City Of New Hope City Of Brooklyn Center
Mayor Don Kjonaas Ms. Shirley Slater Mr. Brad Hoffman
City of Dayton City of Dayton City Of Brooklyn Center
Joseph D. Strauss
Strauss Management Company
From: Sarah Eppard
Date: 03/11/99
Please plan to attend a meeting on Apdl 1, 1999 from 10:00 - 11:30 am at the Edinburqh USA Golf
Course - Muirfields Room. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions on the formation of a
sub-regional coalition.
The group last met in eady December. At the meeting, it was suggested that a task force meet and
report develop recommendations on how a coalition might be organized and structured.
Attached find a draft resolution that the task force recommends each city consider using as a first
step in determining whether or not to proceed with participating in a sub-regional coalition. Further,
find attached a compilation of vadous community projects that could serve as possible work plan
priorities for this coalition.
In 1996, the NMMA Board encouraged members to create sub-regional corridor organizations that
could address common issues and opportunities:
· Development/redevelopment
· Transportation and transit
Housing
· Land use planning
· Business expansion, related employment, and tax base creation
We ail know the past successes of vadous subregional groups which NMMA helped establish, e.g.,
North Metro Crossing Coalition (610/10), the North Metro Highway 100 Council, and most recently
the 135VV Corridor Coalition.
After the meeting, I suggest a dutch-treat lunch at MacTavish's Gdll & Pub to socialize and visit. The
Pub was recently remodeled and their menu includes traditional Scottish food.
8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite #5, Brooklyn Park, .~IN 55443
TEL(612) 493-5115 ~ F..xx(612~ 424-11-4
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Opportunity to Link Projects Through
a Collaborative and Connected Framework
(Development, Redevelopment, Transportation, Transit, Housing,
Land Use Planning, Business Expansion and Related Employment)
In 1996 the North Metro Mayors Association board adopted a policy position that encourages
members to create subregional-corridor type organizations that could more easily and
specifically address and focus on critical development-redevelopment, transportation, transit,
housing, land use planning, business expansion and related employment issues in a more
efficient, effective and cost effective manner. This NMMA policy is the result of past successes
in establishing a number of collaborative, multi-jurisdictional organizations, such as, the 610
Crossing Coalition, the Highway 100 Council and most recently the I35W Corridor Coalition.
The following initial projects could become the focal points around which the Coalition
organizes and builds a more coordinated collaborative and connected framework of operation:
1. Implementation of a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional GIS System
2. Hermepin County Community Works Humboldt Avenue Project
3. Development along T.H. 610/10 Corridor, plus intermodal opportunities
4. Re-alignment of the Devil's Triangle (County Road 81, T.H. 169 and 85th Avenue) and
coordination with T.H. 610/10
5. H¥¥y 100 re-construction and redevelopment
6. NW Commuter Rail and Transit Corridor
7. NW Housing Resource Center Program focused on preserving existing housing stock
8. 1-694/94 third lane addition (Brooklyn Boulevard west to the 1-494/94 split)
9. County. programs and support tools
10. Telecommunications opportunities
11. Environmental and wetland coordination
12. Champtin - Gateway project
I3. Maple Grove - gravel pit development
14. Robbinsdale - transit hub
15. Brooklyn Center - Brookdale renovation and related infrastructure utilization
16. Crystal/New Hope/Hennepin County - Enterprise Facilitation
17. Redevelopment needs of the inner-ring and outer-ring communities
l 8. MUSA growth management strategies
19. Brownfield funding and clean-up
20. Marketing of the region - promoting development/redevelopment, education,
employment, and housing opportunities.
U:\NW Coalition\Organ. Development\Initial projects.doc
Northwest Hennepin Development Coalition
1999 Operating Budget
March 31, 1999
REVENUE
Membership $ 20,500
NMMA Contribution $ 12,000
Total Revenue $ 32,500
EXPENSES
Administration $ 9,000
Supplies $ 250
Governmental Relations $ 7,000
Postage $ 400
Printing $ 500
Marketing/Special Projects $ 15,000
Miscellaneous $ 350
Total Expenses $ 32,500
filename: 1999 NWDC Fee Schedule
Worksheet: 1999 Budget
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North Metro 1-35W
Corridor Coalition
Briefing Book
December 1998
~'""~?~'~ A report prepared for the North Metro 1-35W Comdor Coaliton by
The Design Center for American Urban Lan&~cape
College of Architecture ,-md Landscape Architecture
University, of Minnesota
North MetrO Corridor Coalition
Member Cities:
City of Arden Hills
City of Blaine
City of Circle Pines
City of Mounds View
City of New Brighton
City of Roseville
City of Shoreview
1998 Board of Directors
- Benke, Mayor New Brighton
President
Robert
of
Vice President - Dennis Probst, Mayor of Arden Hills
Secretary and Treasurer - Matt Fulton, City Administrator, New Brighton
Brian Administrator, Arden Hills
Fritsinger,
City
Roger Fraser, City Manager, Blaine
James Keinath, City Administrator, Circle Pines
Sandy Martin, Mayor of Shoreview
Duane McCarty, Mayor of Mounds View
LeeAnn Osbum Mayor of Circle Pines
Thomas Ryan. Mayor of Blaine
Steve Sarkozy. City Manager, Roseville
Terry Schwerm. City of Shoreview
Dan Wall. Mayor of Roseville
Chuck Whiting. City Administrator, Mounds View
1998 Community Development Directors Committee
Chair- Kevin Locke. New Brighton
Ron Henricksom Blaine
Rick Jopke, Mounds View
Chandra Peterson. Circle Pines
Kevin Ringwald. Arden Hills
Tom Simonson, Shoreview
Dennis Welsch, Roseville
Administrator
Joseph Strauss, Strauss Management Company
8525 Edinbrook Crossing. Suite 5
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443
Phone: (612) 493-8450, Fax: (612) 424~ 1174
The North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition wishes to acknowledge the following
gov-
emments, agencies, and organizations for their financial and in-kind support: The Min-
nesota State Legislature · The State of Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development · The McKnight Foundation · The Metropolitan Council Livable Com-
munities Demonstration Account of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund · The
Metro GIS Council · Ramsey County · Anoka County · Northern States Power Com-
pany · Minnegasco · The Design Center for American Urban Landscape, College of
Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota.
Overview 1
Introduction 2
What is the 1-35W Coalition and how is it organized? 2
Why has it formed? 2
What unifies these seven communities? 2
What is the vision of the Coalition? What are its goals? 6
How does it plan to meet these goals? 7
How does the Coalition organize its work? 7
The Metropolitan Town 8
Metropolitan Competitiveness 10
Healthy Neighborhoods 12
The Work of the Coalition 14
What has the Coalition accomplished so far? 14
What is the GIS Initiative? 15
What are the five study areas? 18
Transportation, Transit, and Land Use Study 18
Subregional Housing Study 19
Natural Resources and Environment 19
Community Outcomes and Indicators 20
Subregional Economic Analysis 21
In what other joint projects are Coalition
communities involved? 21
What's next? 22
For more information... 22
IOverview ·
In response to rapid metropolitan growth and change, seven diverse suburban commu-
nities Arden Hills, Blaine, Circle Pines, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, and
Shoreview have formed a joint powers organization, the North Metro 1-35W Corridor
Coalition ("the Coalition"). The Coalition seeks to construct an interjurisdictional plan-
ning and development framework that is integrated and coordinated at the municipal
level. This effort has four primary objectives:
· expanding conventional land-use planning methods by applying livable
conununity goals and objectives;
· approaching physical, social, and economic development issues in an inte-
grated and multifaceted manner;
· working at a subregional level to bridge the gap between regional policies
and local circumstances; and
· implementing the policies and strategies outlined in the Metropolitan
Council's Regional Blueprint.
To begin this work, the Coalition launched two major initiatives: (1) development of a
subregional Geographic Information System (GIS) that is accessible to member com-
munities; and (2) a Comprehensive Livable Community Urban Design and Transporta-
tion Study that also addresses socioeconomic and environmental implications for the
subregion's residents, businesses, and educational and cultural institutions. At the heart
of the Coalition's work is its concern for maintaining and enhancing quality of life in its
communities as the region continues to evolve.
The Coalition has bundled its activities into the following three livable community
work areas that a "Subregional Design Planning
form
Urban
and
Framework."
· Building Metropolitan Towns: .joint actions that strengthen and create
connections physical, social, and economic among communities.
· Metropolitan Competitiveness: cooperative strategies that
Redefining
position the subregion to attract economic development and support a local
economy that values and thrives in livable communities.
· Ensuring Healthy Neighborhoods: coordinated initiatives to build neighbor-
hoods that support individuals and families throughout their life cycles.
Currently, the Coalition is building a common base of information and da~a from which
it can coordinate planning and implementation programs at the subregional level. The
first phase of the GIS initiative is nearly completed. This puts into place the techno-
logical capability to share information across political borders and between depart-
ments and agencies. The Coalition also is commissioning studies in the areas of trans-
portation and land use, housing, natural resources and the environment, economic de-
velopment, and community outcomes. With the information obtained from these stud-
ies, along with data and appplications from the GIS initiative, the Coalition will con-
tinue to refine and augment the subregional livable community urban design and plan-
ning ramework and will begin to implement subregional programs and policies.
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Introduction
The 1-35W Corridor Coalition is a group of seven northeastern suburban communities
located within the North Metro 1-35W transportation and employment shed. In Decem-
ber 1996, the communities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Circle Pines, Mounds View. New
Brighton, Roseville, and Shoreview entered into an agreement that allows the cities to
act jointly to help shape the future of this subregion.
The Coalition is led by a 14-member Board of Directors--the mayor and city manager
,or administrator from each community--each with one vote. It is assisted by a Com-
munity Development Directors Committee, which has one development director from
each me~nber city.
Under the Community Panners Program, businesses and organizations may join as
non-voting members.
The Coalition has a broad and multifaceted work program, directed to resolving con-
temporary issues facing municipal governments in the Twin Cities metropolitan region.
,Among the concerns shared by individual Coalition communities are:
· rising congestion on regional and local transportation networks:
· changing demographics:
· aging housing stock that is losing its marketability: and
· shifting economic development patterns and needs.
The operating assumption is that these issues are not confined to municipal boundaries
and, thus, are best addressed and resolved through cooperative action.
The seven member communities of the Coalition share more than just an association
with North 1-35W--they are part of a subregional setting that has been shaped by com-
mon geography, patterns of movement, economics, and cultural connections.t Here we
:identify several of the forces that continue to unify the communities and some of the
common issues that could be addressed through subregional planning and collabora-
tion.
~ Lanegran, David and Robert Marcotte. "Development of Communities in Northwest Ramsey and Adja-
,cent Anoka County." In 1..35W Corridor Coalition Comprehensive Livable Community Urban Design and
Transportation Study: Phase l, Track I Report. C. Swenson and W. Morrish, ed., 1998.
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~' This map of the seven-county metro
I [~ -- area is adapted from Minneapolis-
St. Paul by John S. Adams and
Barbara J. VanDrasek, University of
Minnesota Press, 1993.
The North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition
[ i~Iai Combined, thesesevencitiesformthethirdlargest
· ~" ~ ~1~ community in Minnesota by population with over
Pines 155,000 residents located in two counties and five
school districts.
Mounds ~ With 83 square miles of land, there are approximately
N~w 55, 000 homes and 4,000 businesses with 85, O00jobs.
There are 775 miles of streets, 43 miles of rail line,
3,000 acres of public parks and open space, and
16,500 acres of lakes and wetlands.
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I Landscape and Natural Resources
Much of the subregion lies within the Rice Creek Watershed. which is characterized by
the vast marsh and wetland complexes of the Anoka Sand Plain and the rolling hills and
pocket lakes known as the North Ramsey Mounds. The physical forms of these two
distinctive landscapes have shaped transportation routes and created islands of residen-
rial and industrial development oriented to such resources as lakes or gravel deposits.
Common Issues: Natural resources, the economic core that once drew subsiste~ce
fartners and early industrialists, now draw homeowners and businesses seeking ameni-
ties and quali~., building sites. Preserving, restoring, and enhancing these assets as a
subregional network holds promise for ensuring properS, values and attracting new
residents and businesses to Coalition communities.
I Location and Movement Patterns
Communities within the subregion are conveniently located near job markets in the
central cities and' along North 1-35W and 694. This is both an advantage and a chal-
lenge. Historic transportation network provides multiple commuting routes which, al-
though convenient for Coalitions residents, are equally attractive to outside commuters
traversing the subregion. The resulting through traffic creates tensions in neighbor-
hoods and along commercial corridors where cities are anxious to improve pedestrian
and transit environments.
Common Issues: The subregional network of transportation systerns has great po-
tential to sustain and support economic development and redevelopment while enhanc-
ing the livabilit~, of Coalition communities. Realizing this potential will require
interjurisdictional planning aroumt a common set of transportation and land usc plan-
ning principles.
I Local Economy and Economic Development / Redevelopment
Although historically reliant on Minneapolis and St. Paul markets, employers, and la-
bor Pools, the subregional economy is now a competitive unit which draws shoppers
and workers from adjoining communities as well as the central cities. Not immune to
larger economic forces and trends, however, the subregional economy is on the verge of
another phase of redevelopment and development as businesses become even more
mobile and workforce training requirements change with increasing frequency.
Common Issues: Under these circumstances, economic development becomes more
than site development and financial incentive packages. It broadens to include a fidl
complement of strategies that range from workforce development to subregional ap-
proaches to business recruitment and retention to greater diversi~ in housing choice.
I Housing and Community
Many of the Coalition communities began as lake cabin neighborhoods or post-war
subdivisions for the do-it-yourself homebuilder. Over time, these neighborhoods blended
and connected through the formation of school districts and new municipalities. Public
institutions, along with religious and civic organizations, offered the social and politi-
cal structure around which a larger sense of community has evolved. Now, these same
organizations and institutions are being asked to work in new ways to address unstable
property values and growing concern for the health of individuals and families.
Common Issues: Responding to this request requires cities to devise unconventional
housing programs that address home maintenance and remodeling issues, public infra-
structure improvements, and amenity enhancements and to join collaborative initia-
tives that follow families and individuals as they cross municipal boundaries for work,
school, health care, shopping, and recreation.
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The Ooalition
Communities and
Their Environmental
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In its vision statement, the Coalition declares that members will jointly and coopera-
tively plan for and maximize the opportunities for regional community development.
quality growth, and diversification in the North Metro through a system of collabora- I
tion. In addition to these three goals--regional community development, quality growth.
i
and diversification--the Coalition has incorporated the Livable Community Goals es-
tablished by the Minnesota State legislature in 1995. As a way of meeting these goals.
the Coalition has developed the objectives outlined below.
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Goals Objectives
Regional · Work cooperatively with MnDOT, the counties, and other
Community agencies to plan for transportation improvement, mass transit
DevelOpment needs, and other infrastructure improvements along th'e 1-35W '
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corridor to maintain and improve service and to help stimulate
business'growth and labor availability. I
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· Develop a joint marketing program among the members to
attract and retain quality industrial and commercial tax base and
employment'
· Develop a coordinated, collaborative database and GIS to
efficiently share information and develop consistent and
cooperative land use policies.
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· Ensure an effectively trained workforce to meet the needs of the
business base and ensure that transit options and employee
mobility concepts are incorporated into the North Metro
transportation system plan to serve member communities.
Quality Growth · Research the business base and the availability of development I
and redevelopment opportunities.
· Develop a code of ethics to be used by Coalition communities as
an attraction and retention tool.
· Develop a collaborative and coordinated effort in other areas of
regional municipal interest, including training, resource sharing,
and program development.
· Research and identify contaminated sites; pursue funding sources
for their redevelopment and work to ensure quality
redevelopment.
Diversification · Develop a Coalition strategy to ensure adequate life-cycle I
housing opportunities in member cities.
· Pursue the use and distribution of all available resources to I
ensure that housing needs are adequately met.
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1 Research and Inventory
The first strategy addresses the joint need to develop a shared information base. Coop-
erative planning and coordination is made difficult by conflicting or incomplete data on
topics ranging from natural resources to socioeconomics to transportation. The Coali-
tion seeks to break through this barrier by developing subregional data sets that provide
uniform information and by developing common sets of planning terms that organize
and utilize data consistently within the Coalition.
l Joint Programs and Policies
The second strategy puts the shared information base to work in the form of joint pro-
grams and policies. Housing is a good example. The Coalition plans to use informa-
tion generated from the housing inventory to understand the diversity of housing op-
portunities along the corridor, to develop subregional programs for addressing mainte-
nance and renovation issues and, possibly, to adopt a common maintenance code for
enforcement throughout the subregion.
I Joint Funding
Joint funding is the final strategy envisioned by the Coalition. Like the other strategies,
joint funding can be pursued in several ways. Joint applications can be structured around
programs administered bY the Coalition or for programs that cities administer individu-
ally according to specific needs. Also, there is the possibility of joint proposals to the
legislature to enable Coalition cities to work in new and creative ways with existing
financial tools.
The ambitious goals of the Coalition and the unique partnership of its members require
new and innovative methods of working. Guided by the policies and strategies of the
Metropolitan Council's Regional Blueprint and by the Livable Community Goals es-
tablished by the Minnesota State Legislature, the Coalition has drafted a Subregional
Urban Design and Planning Framework to help direct its efforts. This framework chal-
lenges conventional planning and is built upon:
· a move away from individual projects and towards integrated subregional
systems;
· information sharing across departments and political /jurisdictional boundaries;
and
· partnership and collaboration in the face of common problems and challenges.
The Coalition's framework serves as a structure around which it organizes work plans,
working groups, and financial reporting; sets priorities; creates partnerships; and links
individual projects. The framework has three primary work areas identified by the
following headings and described on the following pages:
· Building Metropolitan Towns
· Redefining Metropolitan Competitiveness
· Ensuring Healthy Neighborhoods
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I The Metropolitan Town
The notion of a "metropolitan town" reflects the new ways in which the Coalition and
other suburban communities are responding to tensions and changes confronting cities
today. A metropolitan town builds upon its strengths and creates strategies integrated
into larger metropolitan systems in order to reposition itself within the evolving re-
gional environment.
To do this, cities must be "metropolitan" in their interactions With their neighbors by
working cooperatively to support regional systems. At the same'time, they must strive
to maintain their local identity as a small-scale "town" with an accessible government
and a high quality of life. The Coalition has already attempted to integrate these two
concepts with its subregional GIS. This same approach can be extended to other sys-
tems that support the flow of people and goods across municipal boundaries.
There are a number of steps to building a metropolitan town. The following is an
abbreviated list of tasks.
Local Resources
· Identify local resources that contribute to the unique character of the community.
Neighborhood Resources · Inventory existing natural resources.
· Recognize neighborhood-scale commercial opportunities.
Subregional Coordination · Gather data and construct a comprehensive subregional data base that can be
accessed by all member communities.
· Evaluate state of subregional transportation system.
· Understand the subregional business and employment base and manage its
resources jointly.
·Develop framework for identifying and protecting a subregional system of
natural resources.
·Construct a subregional capital-improvements plan to coordinate
infrastructure and facility improvements.
Metropolitan Connections
·Educate residents, businesses, potential partners, and others regarding the
organization of the Coalition and the development of new tools and models.
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I Metropolitan Competitiveness
Traditionally, cities within a region have competed for residents and tax base. often
undercutting neighbors and themselves for short-term returns. The Coalition has cho-
sen to break this pattern by agreeing to coordinate development in the subregion. From
there it can attend to features such as government speed and flexibility, an adaptable
and well-trained workforce, environmentally-sensitive development, and centers that
support neighborhood-scale community and business life. Attention to these features
will give businesses and workers the opportunity to participate in the national and glo-
bal economies while conducting business and living in a community that functions at a
human scale.
There are a number of steps to redefining metropolitan competitiveness. The following
is an abbreviated list of tasks.
Development · Inventory potential development sites and opportunities for redevelopment.
· Showcase development scenarios that maximize natural amenities.
· Identify existing economic development programs.
· Coordinate economic development programs and operate jointly; develop
new programs if necessary,.
· Adopt a Code of Ethics to foster trust and mutual respect when dealing with
issues of development and redevelopment.
· Craft efficient and predictable permitting processes to reduce project delays.
Employment
· Inventory, existing businesses, gathering information about"who
they are" and what their future needs will be.
· Identify trends in types and technologies of new businesses.
· Develop Coalition-oriented marketing strategies for employers
and employees.
Work force · Build diverse neighborhoods with mixed-use centers to provide quality
environments for workers.
· Evaluate the wage structure / employment opportunities and develop
programs and attract industries to make them consistent with the housing
stock.
· Coordinate welfare-to-work and school-to-work programs.
· Explore opportunities to support reverse commuting.
Clusters and Networks
· Promote mixed nodes of businesses, housing, and activities.
· Encourage opportunities for home-work arrangements. I
· Utilize surface street networks to reduce congestion and increase ease in
commuting.
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I Healthy Neighborhoods
Suburban communities were built to accommodate the conventional household--two
parents and children. As this population and housing age, and household forms diver-
sify, early suburban subdivisions begin to lose their market appeal. This wide-spread
phenomenon, coupled with the rise of complex social and economic issues in the sub-
urbs, suggests coordinated action across political boundaries.
The best level to address these problems is the neighborhood. This work area addresses
housing at this scale and weaves in community indicators, as well as community-build-
ing elements such as streets, amenities, and public institutions. With this integrated
approach, the Coalition can work readily across borders and develop programs that will
have a significant impact on both market trends and residents' daily lives.
There are a number of steps to ensuring healthy neighborhoods. The following is an
abbreviated list of tasks.
People · Develop "community outcomes" to evaluate and monitor quality of life.
· Evaluate range and accessibility of community services.
Homes
· Inventory current housing conditions.
· Identify trends in housing needs.
· Identify existing housing maintenance / rehabilitation / adaptation programs.
· Coordinate housing programs and operate jointly; develop new programs if
necessary.
· Ensure housing stock is consistent with wage structure / employment
opportunities.
· Develop strategies to mix homes and land uses that promote diversity and
walkability.
Streets
· Explore options for transit, bicycle, and pedestrian use on neighborhood
roadways.
· Evaluate current neighborhood access to local institutions and essential
services.
· Evaluate current neighborhood access to both subregional and metropolitan
jobs, goods, and services.
Natural Resources · Inventory existing natural resources.
· Develop model plans for yards and gardens that link to local ecological
systems.
· Explore opportunities to connect neighborhoods through ecological systems.
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[The Work of the Coalition
Over the past two years, the Coalition has made great strides in building a structure for
its innovative collaboration effort and in initiating various necessary tasks that will
enable member cities to proceed with the creation of joint programs and policies The
following is a list of the Coalition's accomplishments to date:
Topic 1997 1998
Organization · Began operating as a formal joint · Established Community Partners
Structure and powers organization. Program.
Fund Raising · Adopted a 1997-1998 budget. * Approved detailed financial reporting
· Adopted a 1997-1999 work plan. system.
· Secured $617,500 in grants and · Secured additional funding:
contributions from va.rious sources. ( 1 ) Transportation Study - Stage 1:
MnDOT.
(2) McKnight Foundation. Year Two.
· Adopted 199~ budget.
G I S · Negotiated consultant contract fo/ · Began Phase II of GIS work plan.
Phases 1 and II of GIS work plan. · Developed GIS user license and sub-
, Completed Phase 1 of GIS work plan license agreements.
for Ramsey County communities. ~, Purchased and installed server.
· Contracted with Minnesota Real · Established policy on G1S data access
Estate Journal to use its commercial / use / dissemination.
/ industrial data base. * Secured GIS data.
· Began updating commercial / ,, Produced GIS maps for members.
industrial and vacant land data.
Subregional · Contracted with Design Center for · Completed Phase 1 - Track 1
Planning American Urban Landscape Comprehensive Livable Community
Framework (DCAUL) to implement Phase 1 - Urban Design and Transportation
Track I of the Comprehensive Study.
Community Urban Framex~ork and · Held first ever 7-city brainstorming
Transportation Study. session to set work plan priorities.
· Took first steps to implement a * Hired DCAUL to conduct Track 2 of
subregional planning model, the study.
Education · Hosted a bus tour with decision ,, Met with city staffs about Coalition
Program makers to witness development and activities and work plan.
redevelopment activities and plans in ,, Identified other city, county, and
Coalition communities, community individuals and
organizations to be contacted.
Planning · Hired PlanSight, Inc. to complete
Phase II of the GIS work plan and to
Studies and act as GIS manager and data
Contracts coordinator.
· Hired BRW to conduct
Transportation, Transit, and Land Use
Study - Stage 1.
· Hr'ed Nancy Reeves and Associates to
conduct the Housing Study.
Minnesota · Presented Coalition's Work Plan and
Accomplishments to individual
State legislators and to Metropolitan
Legislature Government Committees in House
Report and Senate.
· Identified opportunity to design
legislative incentive package for
Coalition Members.
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The de~ailed level of information sfiown on tfiis map from the City of Rose~ille ~s
indicative of/he ~e of crossdurisdicrional analysis thac can be ~e~ormed.
m Description
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based mapping tool that is able
to analyze a wide range of data across a geographic area and display the info~ation
spatially in a manner that can ~ quickly and easily understood. The types of info~a-
tion involved typically include census data, natural resources, transpo~ation data, land
use, housing data, and other data sets that are relevant to the area being investigated.
Once this info~ation is gathered, it can be analyzed and displayed in any number of
configurations to allow the user to better discern underlying patte~s.
m Potential Benefits to Coalition Members
The Coalition is const~cting a subregional GIS data base that will provide a more
e~cient, more effective, and less expensive method of Sharing and coordinating infor-
mation between member cities. This shared data base will help the Coalition identify
trends within the subregion, recognize the needs of its residents, and assist in develop-
ing programs and policies that address these needs. For example, manipulating this
data will allow users to:
· analyze soc~l demogra~fiic information in ways that enable Coalition cities
to evaluate how effectively policies, semices, and pEograms meet such
residents' needs as housing, transit and transpo~ation, and job training;
· Men~ sites su~ablefor development and redepelopment by applying
search criteria for queuing the GIS base (inco~orating info~ation on soil
types, floodplains, wetlands, transpo~ation networks, zoning, etc.);
· coordinate land uses across city lines to avoid conflicts ~tween new
development and existing uses and maximize development oppo~unities;
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· develop traffic capacity models and divert traffic to / from minor arterials to
help relieve traffic congestion;
· calculate the density of potential transit users along selected routes and the
community transit centers that will serve them;
· inventory natural resources to identify greenway corridors, potential acqui-
sition sites for trails and open space, development and redevelopment sites
linked to ecological corridors, and brownfield redevelopment opportunties:
· assist new businesses in locating within the subregion by displaying avail-
able spaces for lease or purchase: and
· integrate and analyze diverse data sets to provide comprehensive subre-
gional and local information to aid decision-makers in their efforts to achieve
Livable Community Goals.
I Phase I of the GIS Initiative
During the first phase of the initiative, the Coalition established a series of base maps
that utilized information regarding current zoning, future land uses. existing land uses.
parcels, road names, and other assessor attributes from each of the seven member com-
munities. Future phases will add additional social, economic, and environmental data.
A portion of the funding for Phase I was provided by the Metropolitan Council's
MetroGIS initiative in support of a subregional, intergovernmental pilot project. As a
part of the funding proposal, the Coalition will be sharing the following with others:
new GIS applications, approaches to data sharing, and data development strategies.
Phase I products are described below.
On-Line Data Warehouse
The Coalition is constructing a subregional "Data Warehouse" that can be used
to display information at all scales, ranging from the individual parcel to subre-
gional networks. This on-line service will enable member cities to download
base data from the Coalition's central GIS server to process locally, and to
upload their own data to be shared with other member cities. The Coalition is
utilizing several strategies to build its warehouse: (1) data sharing agreements
with agencies and departments of different governments and nongovernmental
organizations; (2) acquisition of existing data sets; and (3) generation of new
data through commissioned studies.
Other Applications
The Coalition is currently developing, and will continue to develop, other cus-
tomized applications for its GIS. These include:
· Web-based mapping tools which will present individual city and
subregional data (such as zoning, land uses, etc.) to Coalition
members and to the public;
· links to other sources of information, such as an arrangement with
the Organization of Commercial Realtors which will allow city staff
to access its data from within a GIS interface and to inventory spaces
that may provide opportunities for development and / or relocation of
businesses; and
· methods to automatically update the data base to keep it current.
As the data base approaches completion, the Coalition is continuing to develop
protocol for the protection, use, and distribution of the data and will soon begin
training city staff to run the system.
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COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN MAP
Public:
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This map of Arden Hills displays the ci~' g designated land uses. The Coalition g GIS
allows information of this ~pe to be generrt(i:ed and displayed at a subregional level.
By sharing this data, member cities can better coordinate their individual planning
e~brts.
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The five study areas outlined under the Subregional Urban Design and Planning Frame-
work will allow qualified consultants to gather information and data that can be inte-
grated into the Coalition's new GIS data base. Outcomes from these studies should:
· position the Coalition to begin the initial design of joint implementation
programs;
· encourage the development of new methods and tools that will give the
Coalition better and more current information; and
· enable the Coalition to develop creative and viable models and strategies that
achieve livable community goals and implement the Regional Blueprint.
i:! Transportation, Transit, and Land Use Study
Initial transportation research conducted
within the Coalition indicates that there are'
a number of common concerns regarding
transportation issues. These include:
· capacity and access on 1-35W and
arterials for businesses and
development and redevelopment
opportunities due to the regional
network's limited capacity for
increased traffic volumes;
· reduction of through traffic to
enhance quality of life for resi- Improve and DiverSify
dents; Transportation Networks
· inadequate transit service to job
centers and for intra-Coalition travel;
· needs and opportunities for reverse commuting; and
· the inherent difficulties of achieving livable community goals, as set forth by
the Minnesota State Legislature, without adequate transportation access to
jobs and affordable housing.
Conventional transportation planning approaches do little to resolve these issues in
manners which are conducive to livable communities. The Coalition believes that pre-
serving and enhancing the complex system of roads traversing the subregion is funda-
mental to sustaining its existing strengths~its location within the region, its freeway
access, and its large areas of rural and lake-cottage quality land. To do this, the Coali-
tion has chosen to pursue new methods of transportation planning that are outcome-
based, work on a subregional scale, leverage local resources, emphasize quality-of-life
criteria, and integrate land use with socioeconomic data to produce forecasting mea-
sures.
Therefore, as part of the next stage of work the Coalition has recommended a transpor-
tation study with two objectives:
· Quantify and qualify short-term transportation needs within the corridor.
· Develop and test methods and tools for completion of a long-term transporta-
tion, transit, and land use study.
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· l Subregional Housing Study
An important piece of creating livable com- f "'--- '~
munities is the presence of housing that
matches the needs of its residents. To this
end, information regarding housing value,
condition, and turnover must be analyzed to
ensure that the type and quantity of housing
st ock available meets the ca trent household
structure and economic need. In other Words,
the Coalition must see that there is an ad-
equate appropriate range of housing for
residents life cycle needs and the needs ofits workforce.an'd
To investigate this, a housing study will: Increase Housing Options
· Gather basic housing information and Locations
from counties, cities, and private
sources where appropriate and possible.
· Analyze data for trends in housing value, condition, and ownership.
· Compare this data with regional data.
· Gather and evaluate information on current housing resources.
· Recommend collaborative programs to address common housing needs.
Natural Resources and Environment Information Gathering
Valuable opportunities to redevelop industrial
· -" .... ~- brownfield sites within the Coalition. along with
the realization that natural systems are a part of
the infrastructure and add character to communi-
ties. suggest a study that takes a first step towards
unraveling the complicated environmental link-
ages that are present in the subregion. The re-
sults of such a study would enable Coalition mem-
bers to make better informed and more strategic
decisions about site clean-up and redevelopment.
~~r_.~_..~ Instead of simply recycling industrial land with
conventional redevelopment models, the poten-
tial exists to better integrate individual sites into
/ ~ the larger ecological system that includes parks
Develop Isolated Parks and and open space, the residential fabric, and wet-
Brownfields into Network land and agricultural reserves. The first phase of
such a study should:
· Survey and gather existing digital natural resource data, such as elevations,
soils, original and existing vegetation, and surface and subsurface water.
· Inventory and gather information on brownfield sites.
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[gl Community Outcomes and Indicators
Human service agencies, governmental units,
and community- and family-oriented foun-
dations are rethinking strategies for serving
all populations. The impetus for this reas-
sessment is based on emerging research
which suggests that through each stage of
human development, from childhood to old
age. individuals require built-in support from ,:~d,.2 !! //~/~,===~/~ /
the surrounding neighborhood environment
to produce healthy outcomes.
Currently, outcome measures for this ap-
proach include: school achievement, family
formation and stability, labor market suc-
cess-getting and keeping a job--youth be-
havior patterns, community stability, and Increase Human Development
public health measures. The human devel- Systems and Civic processes
opment "infrastructure" that supports these outcomes includes: housing, economic and
educational opportunities, physical design, human services, and civic capacity.
Because municipalities take actions that impact each of these elements, cities are di-
rectly linked to the human development of their residents. The immediacy of this link-
age suggests that cities need to understand clearly:
· the role they can play in strengthening this infrastructure:
· the constructive actions they can take;
· the partnerships they can form to enhance their efforts; and
· the outcomes or indicators that will measure their progress.
The Coalition is developing a process in which outcome categories such as Public Safety,
Education, or Public Health are assigned quantifiable goals that describe a healthy or
sustainable community. From this process, the Coalition will have a tangible means for
articulating its vision for the subregion and for measuring its success in reaching that
vision. To test this process, the Coalition plans to:
· Develop and adopt community outcome statements appropriate to the
subregional level.
· Use outcomes to identify and test appropriate data indicators.
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l~! Subregional Economic Analysis
Although many Coalition cities have de- _ _
tailed information about their business
communities, little is known about the
nature of the subregional economy aside ~ ~
from generalizations based on aggregated
data. This gap in the information base
can be addressed in a series of studies that \h!¢~,
(1) create an information base useful at
the local and subregional scales, (2)fo-
cus on Coalition response strategies in
support of the subregional economy, and ~ .. ./ ~ ~'L~ /
(3) focus on opportunities for public /
private activities to address issues of joint ~--~.
concern, such as housing, transportation,
and safety.
Intensify Mixed Use
A study that attempts to achieve the first Development Types
of these objectives should:
· Inventory and analyze business communities in the subregion.
· Inventory and analyze the subregional job base and opportunities.
· Cross-reference this analysis with the housing analysis to determine the
current subregional balance between jobs and housing.
I Code of Ethics
The Coalition has agreed to adopt a code of ethics to foster trust and mutual respect
among the member communities when dealing with the issues of development and
redevelopment. This code of ethics is not intended to discourage fair and healthy com-
petition, but rather to increase the effectiveness of the communities' ability to compete
for limited public and private
investment.
I Subregional Coordinated Planning
Coordinated planning between Coalition cities allows these communities to:
· Avoid destructive competition.
· Alleviate land use tensions at borders.
· Share resources.
information
and
· Implement Metropolitan Blueprint goals and meet Livable Commu-
nity Act objectives for affordable housing.
· Use more efficiently.
resources
· Have a stronger voice with other levels of government through joint '
action.
The Coalition is considering a number of ways in which subregional planning could be
conducted, including (1) a subregional program that reviews and coordinates individual
comprehensive plans and (2) planning principles and best practices.
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I Coalition Education
As the initiatives of the Coalition continue to expand in scope and level of detail, those
not involved in the initial effort must be educated regarding this new and innovative
approach to planning. Opportunities to educate a greater audience include:
· "Planning Forums" for local governments and residents within the Coalition:
· an education program for other agencies and organizations that may be future
planning or implementation panners; and
· construction of a home page on the World Wide Web that can be accessed by
the public.
The work plan for the Coalition is constantly evolving as additional information about
the subregion becomes available and priorities are recognized. Over the next six months,
until the late spring of 1999. the Coalition will continue to oversee and receive feed-
back from the five study areas outlined above. At the conclusion of this discovery
period, the Coalition will aggregate and synthesize this information. By the end of
1999, a refined framework will prepare the Coalition for the next stage of work that
begins to implement subregional programs and policies.
With its unique and innovative approach, the Coalition will continue to serve as a model
of subregional planning, sharing its tools and ideas with other communities and plan-
ning bodies.
The Coalition has sought support from a wide variety of organizations and individuals.
both from within and outside of the subregion. The North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coa-
lition truly is a collaborative effort, currently involving a number of local, regional, and
state agencies and organizations. As the next stages of work evolve, the Coalition will
continue to welcome input and assistance as it strives to maintain and enhance the
quality of life for those living and working in the area.
Contact the Coalition Administrator:
Joseph Strauss, Strauss Management Company
8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 5
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443
Phone: (612) 493-8450, Fax: (612) 424-1174
Or visit the Coalition web site at http://www. I35W. org
Much of the content of this Briefing Book is based on findings and recommendations
included in the 1-35W Corridor Coalition Comprehensive Livable Community Urban
Development and Transportation Study: Phase 1, Track 1 Report published May 1998
by the Design Center for American Urban Landscape, College of Architecture and Land-
scape Architecture, University of Minnesota. For information about this report, please
contact Joseph Strauss, administrator.
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