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RESOLUTION NO. _________ STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COALITION BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO DISSOLVE THE NORTH METRO I-35W CORRIDOR COALITION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY WHEREAS: The North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition (the Coalition) was established as a Joint Powers Authority to advocate for improvements to Interstate Highway 35W in the northern Metro Area suburbs; and, WHEREAS: The Coalition successfully sponsored and conducted studies including future traffic demands, land use plans, the possible benefit of additional transit service, safety and capacity improvements; and, WHEREAS: MnDOT secured funding for implementation of the planned improvement and has awarded contracts for construction and for community outreach and communication to keep residents and businesses aware of pending traffic conditions, detours and closures; and, WHEREAS: The Board of Directors met on July 18, 2019 at the Mounds View Community Center, discussed and adopted a motion to dissolve the Coalition pursuant to laws and regulations governing Joint Powers Authorities; and, WHERE AS: Pursuant to Joint Powers Authority regulations, that any remaining funds will be returned to the member Cities and Counties, including Ramsey County, Blaine, Circle Pines, Lexington, Mounds View and New Brighton, in proportion to their share of the dues received to support Coalition activities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the City Council of the City of New Brighton adopts this resolution supporting the Coalition Board of Director’s recommendation to dissolve the North Metro I-35W Corridor Coalition Joint Powers Authority, and, directs staff to forward an official copy to Coalition President Gunn at the Mounds View City Hall. ADOPTED this 13th day of August by the New Brighton City Council with a vote of _____ ayes and _____ nays. ATTEST: Valerie Johnson, Mayor Dean R. Lotter, City Manager Terri Spangrud, City Clerk