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ITEM 4.3. ~..~y of MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistan~/~f( April 28, 1997 A Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Northstar Corridor Development Authority. Regarding a Feasibility Study for Multi-modal Transportation Along the Highway 10/ Burlington Northern Corridor from Minneapolis to St. Cloud On March 24, 1997 the Council adopted a resolution of support for a feasibility study and an environmental analysis of the impacts of multi- modal transportation improvements along the Highway 10 corridor. The possible improvements include highway improvements, commuter and freight rail, recreational trails, ITS, safety and related land use issues. Attached is a copy of that resolution. Joint Powers Agreement Since that time a Joint Powers Agreement creating the Northstar Corridor Development Authority has been finalized. Attached for your consideration is a copy of the Joint Powers Agreement. The Authority will receive and manage the ISTEA grant funding, assess the need for and analyze the feasibility of multi-modal transportation improvements in the corridor, set up advisory committees and task forces, prepare any necessary reports and findings as well as coordinate related activities. Outlined in the agreement are who will be members of the authority, the powers of the authority, structures and procedures, and funding. Members of the Authority will include affected cities, counties and townships between Minneapolis and Rice. Each of the governmental units are being asked to approve the Joint Powers Agreement. Funding for the Authority will be through the ISTEA grant. Start up funding for the remainder of 1997 will be covered by the 5 counties included in the 13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425