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rocky of "ANEW BRICK I'PON the city that works for you Council Worksession April 9,2013 5:30 pm Present:Mayor Dave Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Char Samuelson Absent: Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter Guests in Attendance: Mike Gamache;Mayor of Andover and current President of North Metro Mayor's Association. Dave Bartholomay; Mayor of Circle Pines,Vice President of I35W North Coalition and member of North Metro Mayors Association. Dick Swanson; City Councilmember of Blaine and President of I35W North Coalition. Interview Commission Applicant The Council had a brief discussion with Public Safety Commission Applicant Bill Kerns. I35W and NMMA Discussion Dick Swanson reported that recently the 35W Corridor coalition was reorganized to focus entirely on transportation improvements on 35W. The current work plan was distributed to the council,Mr. Swanson gave an update to the council on projects they are working towards. It was reported that the coalition needs more members for optimum effectiveness; in addition to unification between cities. Councilmember Bauman expressed concern with adding new projects. The Mayor reported that a group of Mayors in the North Metro have discussed the 35W Coalition, and agreed not to participate in the coalition, one of the reasons is that much of the development was to the north of the area, and the cities that contributed were not benefiting directly. One of the Mayors from that group suggested that the Mayors and the Council's could be effective as a group of elected officials at the Capitol. Mayor Jacobsen asked the group if they think local government can be effective at the legislature; noting there would not be membership fees. Swanson suggested that it would be difficult to coordinate with MN DOT and the Met Council, and that the key for success is to have ongoing relationships with other agencies. Mayor Jacobsen stated that he feels the elected officials as a group would have a strong voice. Councilmember Bauman reported that Roseville, Shoreview and Arden Hills are not interested in joining. Councilmember Burg stated she sees this as an Economic Development concern. Gamache reported that North Metro Mayors meet four times annually, and also address transit issues. Agenda Discussion Councilmember Jacobsen requested more information on Consent Agenda Item No. 7; Approve a Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of New Brighton and Saint Paul- Ramsey County Public Health. Report No. 13-083. Director Jacobson explained that this is an agreement providing the use of the City's facilities for use in the event of a bio- terrorism attack, expressing concern with providing public information regarding this location. The council agreed that the item would not be moved to the council business. The work session adjourned at 6:30 pm.