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DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Administration
Lori Johnson, City Administrator
March 28, 2016
PRESENTER(s):
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
3.4
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend continuing membership in the 194 Corridor Coalition and payment of 2016 dues.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
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No
No
BACKGROUNDMUSTIFICATION:
Attached is the 2016 membership dues invoice for the 194 Corridor Coalition. Otsego has been a
member of the Coalition since 2012. Membership dues remain $0.50 per capita; however, the City's
population was updated for 2016 increasing dues from $6,250 to $7,523.50.
The Coalition is continuing its efforts to secure funding for construction of an additional two lanes from
CR 241 to Albertville. The Coalition remains very active to keep the 194 expansion project in the
forefront with legislators at both State and Federal levels.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Xo ATTACHED ❑ NONE
• Invoice from 194 Coalition
POSSIBLE MOTION
Please word motion as you would like it to appear in the minutes.
Approve payment of 194 Corridor Coalition dues of $6,250.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED: ❑ YES
General Fund — Council Dues and Memberships
X ❑ NO
ACTION TAKEN
❑ APPROVED AS REQUESTED o DENIED ❑ TABLED ❑ OTHER (List changes)
COMMENTS:
February 17, 2016
Ms. Lori .loluison
CITY OF OTSEGO
13400 90th Street N.E.
Otsego, MN 55330
EW01C,:
2016 MEMBERSRIP INVESTMENT
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INVESTMENT AMOUNT: $7523.50
1-94 West Corridor Coalition
INVOICE TOTAL AMOUNT: $7523.50
Thanlr you for your contirrrrirrg srrPPort of the
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Please return lower portion with payment. Thank you.
Method of Payment
0 CBECK - payable to 1-94 'West Corridor Coalition
Check Number:
Amountenclosed: $
MAIL TO: 1-94 West Corridor Coalition
PO Box 95
Rogers MN 55374
FROM: City of Otsego
a 1-94 West Corridor Coalition
February 15, 2016
1-94 West Corridor Coalition
P.O. Box 423
Rogers, MN 55374
Dear Ms. Lori Johnson,
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Local businesses, units of government and organizations like yours are the lifeblood of Minnesota's
economy, providing jobs and sustaining_ families in cities, towns and neighborhoods like the ones in
which we work and live, The vitality of our local businesses depends greatly on the health of our
infrastructure. It is because of this need that the 1-94 West Coalition was formed and why we are asking
that you renew your membership.
The 1-94 West Coalition, a partnership of businesses and local governments, formed to provide a strong,
united voice to advocate for and address transportation concerns along the 1-94 corridor, from the Fish
Lake Interchange to St, Cloud, Our growing communities require foresight, planning, and relentless
advocacy to ensure Central Minnesota's transportation needs are not lost at the metro -centric Capitol.
It is because of the involvement of organizations like yours, that the 1-94 West Coalition experienced
remarkable support and success. 1-94 Coalition Members demonstrated their commitment to our region
though billboard sponsorships, interviews, legislative testimonies, and much more. The support of your
organization and many others has been phenomenal, and we look forward to working together in 2015
with the renewal of your membership.
Please find enclosed the Hits of 201S, our 2016 Legislative Session Priorities and an invoice to renew
your membership. Membership benefits include: recognition on the coalition website.
(greenlight94.com); email updates about coalition activities and transportation news; invitations to
coalition events; and alerts about ways to get involved to further our efforts.
Please contact info@greenlight94.com or call the Coalition at 612-594-7557 for more information.
Sincerely,
1-94 West Corridor Coalition Board
C O R R I D O R
Hits of 2015
✓Phase 1 Completion
The expansion project from Hwy,101 in Rogers to Hwy. 241 in St. Michael was completed
and the additional lanes were opened in October.
✓Grand Opening event
The I-94 Coalition, elected officials and local supporters joined together on October 13, for
the Grand Opening event at the new FedEx Distribution Facility to celebrate the opening of
the additional lanes; Speakers featured Governor Mary Dayton and Congressman Tom
Emmer and numerous State Legislators.
✓Economic Development
Over 2.5 million square feet of industrial development has been completed in the region
since the I-94 Phase I funding was announced.1.418 million square feet in Rogers
(including the new FedEx Distribution Center) and 1,178 million square feet in Otsego and
Dayton.
✓ Future Capacity Expansion
In late 2014, Governor Dayton announced that the 1-94 expansion project will receive
additional Corridors of Commerce funding. The next phase, from St. Michael to Albertville
will receive $1.4 million for design options for mobility, This is a critical next step in the
overall expansion plans for I-94. While this planning is underway, the 2015 legislative
session ended without a comprehensive transportation bill or additional funding for the
corridors of commerce program, The 2016 legislative session will be critical for the future
of I-94 capacity expansion and Minnesota's transportation system.
✓Membership
During 2015, the Coalition gained numerous new members and supporters, New members
include the Monticello Chamber of Commerce, Rachel Contracting, Dahlheimer Beverage,
Central Bank, B&D Plumbing, Heating and A/C, 1st American Bank, Cabela's and CentraCare
Health Monticello! Welcome All!
✓Related Projects
This year there have been significant construction projects on interstates, interchanges;
bridges and more that all contribute to the overall improvement of 1-94 capacity expansion.
✓ Fish Lake Interchange: Repaired and reconstructed the concrete pavement along
with other scheduled maintenance repairs,
✓ Highway 101 and County Road 144 in Rogers: Replaced the intersection, resurfaced
the connecting roads and updated the signing and crossways.
✓ Highway 610: Expanded the Highway to I-94 in Maple Grove, and constructed a new
bridge andinterchange on Highway 610.
✓ Interstate 494: Additional expansion project in progress to increase capacity.
Addition of the third lane will be completed in the winter of 2015-2016.
2016 State of Minnesota Legislative Priorities
2015 marked the opening of the first phase of lane capacity expansion on I-94 between Rogers and
St. Michael as well as the design options for mobility of phase two, St. Michael to Albertville. These
projects are a result of hard work and commitmentfrom area leaders, legislators, and state officials.
The Corridors of Commerce program was a Ivey contributor to realizing this success and it is
anticipated that future improvements along 1-94 will require similar dedication, commitment and
involvement with the Corridors of Commerce program.
Comprehensive Transportation Funding Bill
Support passage of 10-year, comprehensive funding package that delivers projects efficiently, cost
effectively, transparently and renews Corridors of Commerce. This includes an efficient freight
system that enhances Minnesota's economic competitiveness in national and international markets.
The state should use General Fund revenues generated from the statewide sales tax on auto parts
and rental cars to fond increased investment in ourtransportation system. if necessary to address
concerns about predictability of General Fund investments in transportation, the state should
consider asking Minnesotans to constitutionally dedicate these revenues for transportation
purposes.
Facture Funding for Corridors of Commerce
o The Corridors of Commerce program utilized a more comprehensive approach to transportation
funding than is often promoted. Securing finding for the future of the Corridors of Commerce
program is imperative for Interregional Corridors such as expanding capacity to six lanes from
Rogers to St Cloud and eight lanes from the Fish Lake Interchange to Rogers. The Coalition supports
a minimum funding level of $300 million, similar to the level when the program was created.
Phase II Expansion of I-94
s I-94 is a vital artery for moving and supporting Minnesota's economy. Since the inception of the
Corridors of Commerce program I-94 has received critical funding to expand overall capacity
improving economic development with of over 2.5 million square feet of industrial development in
the region since the announcement of Phase 1. Phase 11, from St. Michael to Albertville, is a critical
next step in the continued improvement of this vital corridor. The Coalition will work with MnDOT
District 3 to continue expansion and improvements efforts west along the I-94 Corridor by seeking
additional funding For the Corridors of Commerce program.
Brockton Interchange
® The Coalition will work with Iocal leaders to help facilitate the Brockton Interchange project. The
Brockton Interchange represents an access and exit point along a six inile stretch of I-94 that is
beneficial to the surrounding communities, but that also would provide relief to I-94 in the form of
auxiliary lanes.
The I-94 West Corridor Coalition expects that all decisions relating to transportation funding will be
based on factual analyses in a fait' and transparent manner with an emphasis on reducing
congestion caused by freight and commuter traffic on I-94. Any project should be valued based on
Return on Investment andmerit, rather than political gains.