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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
10D
JANE KANSIER, BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN THE US HIGHWAY 169 CORRIDOR COALITION
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider whether or not the City Council
wishes to participate in the US Highway 169 Corridor Coalition and, ifso, to
provide staff with some direction about the level of participation.
Historv
The purpose of the proposed US Highway 169 Corridor Coalition is to bring
together the cities, counties and townships adjacent to or impacted by the 169
corridor together to collaboratively address issues related to traffic congestion,
safety, freight movement, transit and development related concerns. A steering
committee of representatives from up and down the corridor put together a draft
Joint Powers Agreement, a work plan and a dues structure to take the next step
in formally establishing the coalition. These are attached to this agenda report
for your information.
Current Circumstances
On January 22, 2009, the original organizers held a potential membership
meeting to determine interest in joining the coalition. There were representatives
from several communities along the 169 corridor, from Plymouth to St. Peter.
The representatives all seemed to agree on the advantages and possibilities this
coalition could offer. The questions posed were more about the structure of the
coalition and the costs.
As you can see from the attached materials, in order to become a coalition, at
least 10 governmental units must sign on. There seemed to be tentative
commitments from at least 10 of the representatives. The next question is the
initial dues structure. The work plan indicates a minimum of $49,000 is needed
for start up. The group seemed to agree Option 2 was reasonable, but not all
representatives were willing to commit the entire funding amount. The ultimate
decision was that no one would be turned away if they were unable to pay less
than the suggested dues.
As a result of the discussion, the steering committee will make revisions to the
Joint Powers Agreement. The final draft should be available for review next
week.
As the next step, any governmental entity interested in joining the coalition will be
asked to adopt the Joint Powers Agreement. The steering committee has
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requested these commitments be made by March 15, 2009, so the next
meetings can be scheduled and the coalition's work can commence.
ISSUES:
The question for the City of Prior Lake is what kind of commitment we want to
make towards this coalition. The City will most certainly be welcome at the table,
and any improvements to the corridor will have an impact on Prior Lake, even
though we are not directly adjacent to 169. For example, our buses use the
corridor daily, and would benefit from expansion of the bus-only shoulders. The
question is how much time and money is the Council willing to invest? Should
we be a full, dues paying voting member? This requires a financial commitment,
appointment of Council representative and a staff representative. We could also
apply for ex-officio status, which would allow us to participate in discussions but
not vote. This involves a time commitment.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The financial impacts depend on the level of involvement the Council chooses.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the US Highway 169 Corridor
Coalition and provide staff with direction on the level of participation the
Council wishes.
2. Other action as directed by Council.
RECOMMENDED Alternative #1.
MOTION: A motion and second to adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the US
Highway 169 Corridor Coalition and providing staff with direction on the level of
participation the Council wishes.
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Frank BOY'i;ly ~ager ~
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Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, The purpose of the US Highway 169 Corridor Coalition is to bring together the cities,
counties and townships adjacent to or impacted by the 169 corridor together to
collaboratively address issues related to traffic congestion, safety, freight movement,
transit and development related concerns; and
WHEREAS, Any improvements to the US Highway 169 corridor will have an impact on Prior Lake,
even though we are not directly adjacent to 169; and
WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to join the US Highway 169 Corridor Coalition in order to
collaboratively address these issues and concerns.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council hereby indicates their interest in joining the US Highway 169 Corridor Coalition
and directs staff to bring the Joint Powers Agreement to the City Council for review and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
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U.S. HIGHWAY 169 CORRIDOR COALITION ( hw i"-/'.v~ "'1 )
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the undersigned counties, cities
and towns (hereinafter the "Parties") all being political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota,
by and through their respective governing bodies pursuant to the authority contained in the Minn.
Stat. g 471.59.
WHEREAS, all of the Parties have land in, or are impacted by, the U.S. Highway 169
inter-regional corridor, extending from Hennepin County through Blue Earth County; and
WHEREAS, the counties, cities and towns along the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor
recognize that the corridor is experiencing issues regarding traffic congestion, safety, freight
movement, transit and development related concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to collaboratively address these issues and concerns in
order to protect, promote and enhance the safety of the public, economic development
opportunities, and the quality of life of the people living, working and traveling the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the mission statement of the coalition is as follows:
Working together to enhance safety, reduce congestion and maximize
economic development along the U.S. Highway 169 inter-regional corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits that shall be
derived, the Parties hereby enter into this joint powers agreement for the purposes herein.
ARTICLE I. PURPOSE
This Agreement has been executed by the Parties for the purpose of cooperatively and
jointly providing an organized effort to address the issues and concerns generated by the growth
within the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor, to facilitate traffic safety and mobility, to increase
economic development and improve quality of life. Specifically, the Parties will form a joint
powers board to (1) exercise leadership in the development of policies, programs and projects
that will promote the mission described above; (2) enlist the assistance and cooperation of the
private sector in achieving the mission; and (3) enlist the assistance and cooperation of the
federal, state and regional agencies in achieving the mission.
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
Governmental Unit: For purposes of this agreement, a governmental unitis a county,
city or town either in the U.S. Highway 169 corridor, or impacted by the U.S. Highway 169
corridor.
Voting Member: A Voting Member shall be a dues-paying governmental unit either in
the U.S. Highway 169 corridor, or impacted by the U.S. Highway 169 corridor.
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Ex-Officio Member: Ex-Officio Members shall be non-dues paying governmental
entities, such as but not limited to, MnlDOT, regional development commissions, community
development agencies, Metropolitan Council (metropolitan planning organizations).
Affiliate Member: Affiliate Members shall be any dues payIng individuals, private
businesses, organizations, local non-profit organizations, or other non-city, town or county
organization that wish to support the Coalition's mission.
Board: The Joint Powers Board of the u.s. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition, which shall
consist of representatives from, and appointed by, each of the voting members.
u.s. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition: The geographical boundaries of the Coalition are
frmn.andincluding Blue Earth County tQJhe south to Interstate 94/694Jo-the.nonh. __ __
Representative: An elected official or an appointed alternate of a Voting Member
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ARTICLE III. JOINT POWERS BOARD
A. Creation and Comoosition of the Joint Powers Board.
A joint powers board, known as the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition Board
of Directors, is hereby established for the purposes contained herein with the powers and
duties set forth in this Agreement. The Board shall be a public entity separate from the
Parties and shall not be deemed to be an agent or partner of the Parties to this Agreement,
or any grantee, nor shall the Parties be liable for the actions of the Board or any grantee.
The governing body of each Voting Member shall appoint, by resolution, one (1)
representative to the u.s. Highway 169 Coalition, together with one (1) alternate. In the
absence of an appointed representative at a meeting, an appointed alternate representative
may exercise the voting rights of the Voting Member.
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This Agreement shall be effective, and the joint powers board established herein
may commence exercising the powers and authorities in this Agreement, on the day that
the Agreement has been approved by resolution and duly executed by at least te!LU.oJ_of
tQ.~2v~f!!!l1.$ntal JJIDls identified above, as described in Article II, and shall continue
until terminated or dissolved as provided herein. The governmental units that have
entered into this Agreement shall individually and collectively be referred to as the
"Parties" .
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B. Votin!!.
Each governmental unit shall be entitled to one (1) vote. The U.S. Highway 169
Coalition shall function by a majority vote of the representatives present. A quorum of
the Board shall be at least sixty (60%) of the Voting Members.
ARTICLE IV. DUTIES OF THE BOARD
The Board shall have the responsibility to:
A. Provide an organized effort to prepare and advance the inter-regional plan for the
U.S. Highway 169 comdor to facilitate traffic flow and capacity on U.S. Highway 169 in
its region.
B. To seek passage oflegislation by local, state, and federal governments to enhance
the movement of people and goods and relieve congestion in the U.S. Highway 169
corridor
c. _ ..To cJ.lQper.a1e with federal, state and regionaLentities tQad.y:ance such aninter=
regional plan.
D. To research and recommend funding strategies and seek legislation to enhance the
movement of people and goods and relieve congestion in the U.S. Highway 169 corridor;
to create alternatives to traveling on U.S. Highway 169, and to increase and improve the
transportation of people and goods in the U. S. Highway 169 corridor.
E. To research travel demand management strategies and ordinances, develop model
ordinances and recommend joint action on such strategies and ordinances by the
members.
F. To cooperate with state and federal agencies in the development of transit
operations plans that impact the U.S. Highway 169 comdor.
G. To monitor land use development, traffic volumes and travel characteristics in
the U.S. Highway 169 corridor.
H. To research and make recommendations to the members regarding other matters
related to the U.S. Highway 169 Comdor Coalition's purpose.
1. To provide for such public participation in the conduct of its activities as will
promote understanding of its activities among the public and local governmental units
affected by the activities and the informal resolution of disputes or complaints.
ARTICLE V. POWERS OF THE BOARD
A. The Board may enter into any contract necessary or proper for the exercise of its
powers or the fulfillment of its duties and enforce such contracts to the extent available in
equity or at law. The__Chair or Vice Chair may approve any contr.~~..!".I:~l?!iDg!()j,t~.
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admin!stration uJ.UP~1D.o.OO. Any contract in excess of $10,000 must be approved by
the Board.
B. No payment of any invoice for services performed by a consultant or any other
person or organization providing services in connection with this Agreement shall be
authorized unless approved by the Chair (as hereinafter defined) or such officer
designated by the Board or By-laws to approve such payments.
C. The Board may employ agents and employees, and fix their compensation and all
other terms and conditions of employment.
:9-:-:-D. The Board shall adopt such by-laws necessary or desirable for the conduct of its
business. Such by-laws shall be consistent with this Agreement and any applicable laws
or regulations.
E.. The BQard may.-appJy for and.accep1 gifts,.grants_or.loans-Dfmoney, other
property or assistance from the United States Government, the State of Minnesota, or any
person, association or agency, including its Members, for any of its purposes; enter into
any agreement in connection therewith; and hold, use and dispose of such money, other
property to the parties and assistance in accordance with the terms of the gift, grant or
loan, the terms of this Agreement, and any applicable public policy or law.
F. The Board may sue and be sued in its own name, purchase insurance as is deemed
advisable and may otherwise take action to enforce its rights in equity or in law.
G. The Board may incur liabilities or obligations in accordance with the provisions
of this Agreement.
H. The Board may exercise all other powers necessary and incidental to the
implementation of the purposes and powers set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS AND STRUCTURE
OF THE JOINT POWERS BOARD
A. Terms.
Each Voting Member's representative and alternate shall be appointed for a two-
year (2) term, except that the terms of the initial Voting Members shall extend from the
date oftheir appointment through December 31,2010. In the event that any Voting
Member's representative or alternate shall not have been appointed by its governing
board prior to expiration ofthe representative's term, the incumbent representative shall
serve until a successor has been appointed.
B. Vacancies.
If the appointment of any representative or alternate is vacated before the end of
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the term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the appropriate Voting
Member's governing body. Vacancies shall be filled within thirty (30) days of their
occurrence. A vacancy shall be deemed to have occurred when any of the conditions
specified in Minn. Stat. 9 351.02 exist or if a representative fails to qualify or act as a
county commissioner, city councilor town board member.
C. Chair and Vice-chair.
The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall elect a chair and a vice-chair from
its membership for one-year (1) terms. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the
U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition and shall perform other duties and functions as
may be determined by the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition. The vice-chair shall
preside over and act for the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition during the absence of
the chair.
D. Secretar~u
The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall elect a secretary from its
membership for a one-year (1) term. The secretary shall prepare and circulate meeting
notices and agendas, and shall submit all minutes of U.S. Highway 169 Corridor
Coalition meetings for approval by the Board.
E. Treasurer.
The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall elect a treasurer from its
membership for a one-year (1) term. The treasurer shall assist the chair in overseeing
the budget and finances of the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition.
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Meetimrs.
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The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall have meetings at such times and
dates as the Board shall determine and establish in its By-laws. Special meetings may
be held on reasonable notice by the chair or by a majority of the Board. The U.S.
Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall be subject to the requirements of the Open
Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. Chap. 13D.
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G. Committees.
The Board may establish committees and set forth establishment and governing
rules in its By-laws, as may be necessary. It is not required that persons appointed to
committees be Voting Members or representatives of governmental units
H. Staff.
V oting Members may be required to provide staff to provide technical and other
types of input as needed. Legal services shall be provided by and rotated among the
counties on an annual basis as needed by the US Highway 169 Corridor Coalition, and in
accordance with law.
ARTICLE VII. ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AND FUNDING
A. Budget.
On or before July 1 sl of each year, the Board shall adopt a general administrative
budget for the ensuing year and decide upon the total amount necessary for the general
fund. The Treasurer of the Board shall certify the budget on or before September 1 st to
the clerk of the each Voting Member govemmental unit and Affiliate Member, together
with a statement of the proportion of the budget to be contributed by each Voting
Member and Affiliate Member as annual dues. The fiscal year shall be the same as a
calendar year.
B. Funding.
Each Voting Member agrees to contribute annual dues to a general fund of the
U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition, said fund to be used for general administration
purposes, including, but not limited to, contracts for services and goods, salaries,
supplies, carrying out the purposes of this Agreement, insurance and bonds. The annual
dues to be contributed by each Voting Member shall be determined in accordance with a
funding formula approved by the Board and shall be paid by January 1 sf of each year.
Each Affiliate Member agrees to contribute annual dues to a general fund of the
U. S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition, for the purposes stated above, in accordance with
a funding formula approved by the Board and shall be paid by January 1 sl of each year.
C. Exnenditure Policv.
The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition funds may be expended by the Board
in accordance with this Agreement and in a manner determined by the Board. In no
event shall there be a disbursement of U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition funds
without the signature of at least two (2) of the designated authorized signatories.
D. Fiscal Anent.
The Board may contract with one of the Voting Members to provide any and all
budgeting and accounting services necessary or convenient for the Board's administrative
budget. Such services may include, but are not limited to: management of all funds,
including member contributions and grant monies, payment for contracted services, and
relevant bookkeeping and recordkeeping.
E. Accountabilitv.
All funds shall be accounted for according to generally accepted accounting
principles. A report on all receipts and disbursements shall be forwarded to the Board on
a quarterly basis by the Treasurer. The members have, at any time, the authority to
request and receive reports pertaining to any and all budgeting and accounting services.
All interest earned from established Board funds shall be credited back to that same fund.
ARTICLE VIII. NON-VOTING MEMBERS
The U.S. Highway 169 Comdor Coalition may designate entities and individuals, as
stated in Section II, with an interest in the U.S. Highway 16{fcorridor as non-voting member
with the powers and responsibilities set forth as follows:
A. Ex-Officio Members
Ex-Officio Members may participate in discussions of the U.S. Highway 169
Corridor Coalition but may not vote. Voting Members may nominate an Ex::Officio
Memb~Q.musLbe."approved by a majority vote of the Board. The U.S. Highway 169
Corridor Coalition may establish such fuithei'iiiles for Ex=o-f:5cio Members as is deems
fit and proper, including notice requirements and terms of withdrawal, that are not
inconsistent with this Agreement. Ex-Officio Members are not required to pay dues.
B. Affiliate Members
Affiliate Members may participate in discussions of the U. S. Highway 169
Corridor Coalition but may not vote. An Affiliate Member must be approved by a
majority vote of the Board. The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition may establish
such further rules for Affiliate Members as is deems fit and proper, including notice
requirements and terms of withdrawal, that are not inconsistent with this Agreement.
Affiliate Members are required to pay dues as set forth by the Board. A withdrawing
Affiliate Member shall be responsible for payment of its annual dues for the year in
which it withdraws, and shall not be entitled to any refund from the U. S. Highway 169
Corridor Coalition.
ARTICLE IX. WITHDRAWAL OF VOTING MEMBERS
Any Voting Member may withdraw from this Agreement upon giving six (6) months'
written notice to the Board. Notice shall be effective upon delivery to the Chair of the Board of
a certified copy of a resolution of the Voting Member's governing body indicating its intent to
withdraw from this Agreement. Upon receipt of the resolution, the Chair of the Board shall
forward a copy of the resolution to each of the Voting Members. In the event of withdrawal by
any Voting Member, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as to all remaining
V oting Members.
The Voting Member's representatives may vote on all other matters until the effective
date of withdrawal. Withdrawal shall not act to discharge the withdrawing Voting Member from
any liability incurred or chargeable to the withdrawing Voting Member before the effective date
of withdrawal. Such liability shall continue until appropriately discharged by law or agreement.
The withdrawing Voting Member shall be responsible for payment of its annual dues for
the year in which it withdraws, and shall not be entitled to any refund from the U.S. Highway
169 Corridor Coalition.
ARTICLE X. TERMINATION
This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of anyone of the following events:
1. When necessitated by operation of law or as a result of a decision by a court of
competent jurisdiction; or
2. When 2/3 of the Voting Members agree, by written agreement, to dissolve the
U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Co.aJition.and all obligations ofthe..Roard shall have
been paid or otherwise discharged in full.
Termination shall not discharge any liability incurred by the Board or by the Voting
Members during the term of this Agreement.
Upon termination or dissolution, all property of the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition
shall be sold and the proceeds, together with monies on hand, shall be distributed to the Voting
Members and Affiliate Members in proportion to their annual dues required and paid by the last
annual budget or as agreed to by the Board to further the purposes of this Agreement. The
Board shall approve a final report of its activities and affairs on the expiration of thirty (30)
days and there from, shall cease to exist.
ARTICLE XI. NOTICES
For purposes of delivery of any notices to the Parties hereunder, the notice shall be
effective if delivered in writing to the designated Clerk of each Party and Voting Member. A
listing ofthe name and address of each Clerk will be maintained by the Secretary.
ARTICLE XII. LIABILITY
Each Party agrees that it will be responsible for its own acts and omissions, the acts and
omissions of its commissioners, officers and employees and any liability resulting there from to
the extent authorized by law. No Party shall be responsible for the acts of the other Parties and
the results thereof. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that it is insured or self-insured
consistent with the limits established in Minnesota State Statute. Each Party agrees to promptly
notify all Parties if it becomes aware of any potential Board related claim(s) or facts giving rise
to such claims.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement are not to be construed as,
nor operate as, waivers of a Party's statutory or common law immunities or limitations on
liability, including, but not limited to, Minn. Stat. Chap. 466. Further, the Party's obligations set
forth in this Article and otherwise in this Agreement, are expressly limited by the provisions of
Minn. Stat. Chap. 466, Minn. Stat. 9 471.59, and any other applicable law or regulation
providing limitations, defenses or immunities to the Parties and to the Board.
ARTICLE XIII. DATA PRIVACY
The Parties agree to abide by all applicable federal and state laws and regulations
concerning the handling and disclosure of private and confidential information concerning
individuals and/or data, including but limited to, information made non-public by such laws or
regulations. All contracts entered into by the U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall contain
a provision which requires the vendor to comply with and defend and indemnify the Parties for a
violation of this provision.
ARTICLE XIV. GOVERNING LAW
The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern all questions and interpretations
concerning the validity and construction of this Agreement and the legal relations and
performance obligations between the Parties herein. The appropriate venue and jurisdiction for
any litigation hereunder shall be those courts located within the County of Scott, State of
Minnesota. Litigation, however, in the federal courts involving Parties herein shall be in the
appropriate federal court within the State of Minnesota. If any provision of this Agreement is
held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall not be affected.
ARTICLE XV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Amendments.
This Agreement may be amended only by unanimous agreement of the Parties as
evidenced by resolutions adopted by their respective governing bodies.
B. Records. Accounts and Renorts.
The Board shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be
required by good accounting practices. The books and records of the Board shall be
subject to the provisions of Minn. Stat. Chap. 13, the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, related Minnesota Rules, and Minn. Stat. S 16C.05, subd. 5. The Board,
within one hundred and twenty (120) days after the close of each fiscal year, which shall
be January 1 to December 31, shall give a complete written report of all financial
activities for such fiscal year to the members.
C. Counteroarts.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
D. Severabilitv.
The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any paragraph, section,
subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase of the Agreement is for any reason held to be
contrary to law, or contrary to any rule or regulation having the force and effect of law,
such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Agreement. The laws of the
State of Minnesota shall govern all questions and interpretations concerning the validity
and construction of this Agreement and the legal relations and performance obligations
between the parties herein.
E. Entire Al!reement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and
supersedes all prior written or oral agreements relating to the formation of the Board.
F . D i sou te Resolution.
Disputes between the members may be addressed by any means agreed upon by
them, and may include the procedures set forth at Minn. Stat. ~ I03B.345.
G. Legal Counsel for the Parties.
Each Party shall provide its own legal counsel.
H. Non-discrimination - Affirmative Action.
In accordance with federal, state and local laws, rules and ordinances, no person
shall be excluded from full employment rights with, participation in, or the benefits of
any program, service, or activity of the U.S. Highway 169 Comdor Coalition on the
grounds of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status,
affectionallsexual preference, public assistance status, ex-offender status, or national
origin. Nor shall any person who is protected by applicable Federal or State laws, rules
or regulations against discrimination be otherwise subjected to discrimination.
1. Indemnification and Insurance.
The U.S. Highway 169 Corridor Coalition shall be governed by the provisions of
Minn. Stat. Sec. 466 et seq. with respect to its liability and indemnification requirements
as it is a separate and distinct entity pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.59. The U.S.
Highway 169 Comdor Coalition shall have all other defenses available to governmental
units under applicable state and federal statute and rule, as well as common law.
ARTICLE XVI. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective after all Parties file a certified copy of a resolution
approving the Agreement and upon execution of this Agreement by all Parties. Each Party shall
file the resolution and signed Agreement with the Clerk of the Board of Scott County,
Minnesota, who shall notify the Parties in writing when all Parties have done so.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned government units, by action of their
Governing Bodies, have caused this Joint Powers Agreement to be executed in accordance with
authority of Minn. Stat. ~ 471.59.
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u.s. HIGHWAY 169 CORRIDOR COALITION
Draft Work Plan
MISSION STATEMENT:
Working together to enhance safety, reduce congestion and maximize economic
development along the U.S. Highway 169 inter-regional corridor.
2008 Work Tasks Initiated:
1) Organization and Administration:
a) Organize and begin regular meetings of the Steering Committee, Policy
Committee, and Technical Committee.
b) bsfiiblish regular meefing schedules for the above-named committees, and a
quarterly meeting schedule for the Coalition once formed.
c) Establish regular processes for administrative tasks such as keeping minutes
and financial records.
d) Develop a joint powers agreement (JPA) for the establishment of the Coalition
that will be adopted by the Steering Committee by the end of 2008.
e) Develop a "seed" capital funding plan for 2009 activities; have the funding
plan adopted by the Steering Committee; and begin to secure funding
commitments for 2009 from cities and counties in the Corridor.
2) Project Funding
a) Prepare a letter for Coalition submittal (approve at Jan. 22,2009 General
Meeting) to Federal Delegation and DOT Commissioner regarding stimulus
package including:
i) US 16911494
ii) US 169 and Lind/Webster Interchange
iii) Le Sueur Over pass
iv) Members to add any other "ready to go" projects
2009 Work Plan:
1) Project Funding:
a) Secure a Federal Transportation Reauthorization Bill (FTRB) appropriation in
the range of about $1.5 million to $5 million for studies throughout the
corridor, right-of-way acquisition and possible projects.
i) Prepare applications to Congressional and Senate representatives for the
designation ofTH 169 in the FTRB. Key Congressional partners include
Representative Walz, Rep. Oberstar, Rep. Kline, Senator Elect (?) and
Senator Klobuchar.
ii) If the appropriation is secured, it can also be used to defray the ongoing
cost of engineering and publication work related to the Corridor and
Coalition.
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b) Prioritize identified projects in the Corridor for funding, paying particular
attention to geographic balance in project investment.
c) As a part of the project identification and prioritization processes, insure that
lransit mode and alignment of transit, as well as possible project investments,
in the TH 169 Corridor is identified
d) Assist local agencies with materials and message delivery for use in their
activities in Washington, D.C. and at the state legislature.
2) Organization and Administration:
a) Develop a budget for 2009.
b) Organize and begin regular meetings of the Steering Committee, Policy
Committee, and Technical Committee.
c) Establish regular meeting schedules for the above-named committees, and a
quarterly meeting schedule for the Coalition once formed.
d) Establish regular processes for administrative tasks such as keeping minutes
and financial records.
--_ e) ...Adopt _aj.9int powers....agreemen1_(~A) for the establishmenLoithe Cnalition.......
that was recommended by the Steering Committee by the end of 2008.
f) Develop a "seed" capital funding plan for 2009 activities; have the funding
plan adopted by the Steering Committee; and begin to secure funding
commitments of at least $60,000.00 for 2009 from cities and counties in the
Corridor.
3) Coalition Building:
a) Develop a request for qualificatins (RFQ) through the Technical Advisory
Committee for the services of a "corridor advocate" who would;
i) Recruit additional governmental agencies for membership in the Coalition;
ii) Raise interest in the business community in the Corridor, the Coalition and
the work of the Coalition.
b) Interview and select a "corridor advocate. "
c) Develop and put in place published materials and communications that will
assist the "corridor advocate" and the Coalition in building interest in the
Corridor, the Coalition and its activities. These would include, but would not
be limited to;
i) Establishment, production and distribution of a print and/or electronic
Corridor newsletter;
ii) Design, establishment and update of a Corridor website.
2010 and Beyond:
1) Project Funding:
a) Identify and secure additional Federal and State funding for future studies
throughout the corridor, right-of-way acquisition and additional projects.
b) Assist local agencies with materials and message delivery for use in their
activities in Washington, D.C. and at the state legislature.
2) Organization and Administration:
a) Hold regular meetings of the Coalition board, the Steering Committee, Policy
Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee.
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b) Establish the annual Coalition budget and membership fee schedule.
c) Maintain Coalition administrative and financial records.
3) Coalition Building:
a) Recruit additional governmental agencies for membership in the Coalition;
b) Raise and maintain interest in the business community in the Corridor, the
Coalition and the work of the Coalition.
i) Maintain and, as needed, develop new published materials and
communications that will assist the "corridor advocate" and the Coalition
in building interest in the Corridor, the Coalition and its activities.
4) Consultants: Retain consultants as necessary to build and advance the interests
of the Coalition
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U.S. HIGHWAY 169 CORRIDOR COALITION
Draft 2009 Budget
Project Funding, Organization and Administration:
Coalition BuildinJl:
TOTAL
$36,000.00
$13,000.00
$49,000.00
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Proposed Dues Structure Revenue
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 3,000
$ 1,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000
$ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000
$ 1 ,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 1 ,000 $ 1 ,000 $ 1,000
$ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 3,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,000 S- l~OOO- $-l,UUU--
Belle Plaine
Bloomington
Edina
Golden Valley
Hopkins
Jordan
Le Sueur
Mankato
Minnetonka
New Hope
North Mankato
Plymouth
Shakopee
S Peter
S Louis Park
Blue Earth $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 7,500
Hennepin $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000
Le Sueur $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Nicollet $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Scott $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $10,000
Sibley $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000
Total $ 54,000 $ 60,000 $ 47,500
Option 1 Cities over 50,0000 contribute $3,000, all others $1,000
Option 2 Cities over 25,0000 contribute $3,000, all others $1,000
Option 3 Cities over 75,000 constribute $3,000, all others $1,000
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