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EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 9.1 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Work Session December 16, 2019 Amanda Othoudt,ED Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Regional Planning Partnership Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Hear presentation on the Regional Planning Partnership. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The Highway 25 Coalition was initiated in April of 2016 with the main purpose to develop a unified <br /> effort to establish a future vision for the TH 25 corridor and the surrounding area. The main goals of this <br /> vision are to improve safety,reduce congestion, and improve freight mobility while encouraging <br /> economic development. <br /> The purpose of the TH 25 Area Study is to identify near and long-term improvements that address <br /> current and future transportation issues on TH 25 between I-94 and TH 10, and accommodate future <br /> community growth in Becker,Becker Township,Big Lake, Big Lake Township, and Monticello. <br /> Additional study goals include: <br /> 1. Gain consensus on locally recommended improvements with coalition members and public. <br /> 2. Develop an implementation plan that prioritizes projects and identifies potential funding sources <br /> and avenues to secure these funds. <br /> 3. Further refine future vision into smaller, manageable and deliverable projects. <br /> Study Partners Include: City of Becker, Becker Township, City of Big Lake,Town of Big Lake, City of <br /> Monticello, Sherburne County,Wright County, and MnDOT. <br /> Regular business meetings are 7:30-9:00 a.m. on the last Thursday of each month at the Sherburne <br /> County Government Center. Members of the public are welcome in the audience. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> N/A <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Study Update (April 16, 2018) <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />