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!I I I Council Meeting Minutes November 26, 1996 Page 8 Council Business. continued Arden Hills, Blaine, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Circle Pines, Minneapolis, and Shoreview have discussed establishment of a collaborative effort relating to issues of common concern. The primary focus addresses macro economic development, housing, transportation, contaminated land, employee training, physical land use, and community development issues. The agreement sets forth the vision, goals, and framework which is necessary to solicit grant funds in order to support the activities to be accomplished. The proposed 1997 budget for anticipated activities would be $80,340, and is allocated to member cities on a formula based on 50% population and 50% net tax capacity. New Brighton's proportionate share would be $7,921. Benke noted that this coalition would work in a parallel effort with the Highway 8 Corridor redevelopment efforts. Motion by Williams, seconded by Gunderman, to APPROVE THE CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON'S PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE I-35W CORRIDOR COALITION. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Announcements and Updates Gregori said the Highway 8 Corridor Revitalization discussions are underway. He also sits on the RAB Committee which oversees cleanup activities at the Twin Cities Army Arsenal Plant, and a meeting will be held December 2 to discuss the process. He appreciates the opportunity to serve as Councilmember of the Month. Council Business 1-35 Coalition Joint Powers Agreement Report 96-257 Announcements and Updates TCAAP Cleanup Fulton announced that Pike Lake School is currently dealing with air quality issues and Pike Lake School the school district has initiated environmental testing. The main concern is related to the recent installation of carpet and the glue used in that process. The School Board decided to temporarily close the school until the issue is resolved. The Family Service Center will support the school district in any needs for space or activities. Fulton is a Pike Lake parent and will be actively involved in this issue. Benke said the City is very willing to assist the school district in any way during this crisis. Ramsey County has scheduled a meeting to discuss brownfield clean-up on December 4. Brown Field Cleanup The Ramsey County League of Local Governments will meet on December 19. RCLLG Meeting Adiournment Acljournment Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to ADJOURN THE MEETING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~ ~// '~'./ Robert J. Benk , - ayor'- AITEST: ~~ Margaret A. Egan, City erk