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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />the site. Options on how to better regulate the usage of the site as far as partnerships and technology <br />was also discussed. <br /> <br />VI.Area Transportation Projects <br /> a. TH 10 & TH 169 Projects <br /> Mr. Justin Femrite, P. E., Elk River <br /> Mr. Femrite provided the group with a status update on the Highway 10 construction project and <br />discussed the 169 Redefined Project. A construction map was displayed and updates and progress <br />reports for current and future construction was provided. Mr. Fermite explained out they are actively <br />working on communication and maps for the residents to keep them updated on the construction <br />progress. <br /> b. CR 33 Turnback <br /> Mr. Andrew Witter, P.E., Sherburne County <br /> Mr. Witter started off by thanking Mayor Dietz and council for their continued support of the 169 <br />project. Witter provided the group with a schedule for the US 169 and CSAH 4 road construction project, <br />history of CSAH 33 turnback, current statistics, future opportunities and what will be coming with the <br />turnback. Other discussion was had on how the CR33 and 169 road projects will intersect, schedule wise. <br /> <br />VII. ARPA Funding Projects <br /> a. City of Elk River Priorities <br /> Mr. Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Mr. Portner provided an ARP Fund Use Options of $2.6 million handout to the group. Items covered <br />based off of the handout were Infrastructure, Pay/COVID Revenue Operational Impacts, and <br />Economic/Community Development. <br /> b. Broadband and Other County Priorities <br /> Mr. Dan Weber, Sherburne County <br /> Mr. Weber provided a map displaying the broadband expansion that qualify for ARP funds and reviewed <br />the Preliminary Utilization Plan for the County. Weber will provide the Business Subsidy Plan to the city <br />council. <br /> <br />VIII.Other Topics/Open Discussion <br /> Cal Pornter new Economic Development Director <br />for the City of Elk River. <br /> <br />Mayor Dietz requested an update on the County Fair Grounds regarding the 10 year agreement and <br />reevaluation at year 5. Commissioner Dolan suggested forming a joint task force between the county <br />and the city, to include Economic Development staff. The group could then discuss economic <br />development of land parcels within city limits but owned by the county, including the fair grounds. <br />Both groups will independently discuss the formations of said joint task force and officially designate <br />representatives from each organization. The City and County Administrator are tasked with this <br />effort. <br /> <br /> <br />