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CC Work Session <br />Date: 03/29/2011 <br />By: Heidi Nelson <br />Administrative Services <br />Information <br />Item #: 2. 1. <br />Title: <br />Introduction of New Metropolitan Councilmember, Mr. Edward Reynoso - Discussion of City of Ramsey <br />Development and Transporation Opportunities <br />Background: <br />Mr. Edward Reynoso was recently appointed to represent District 9 of the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Reynoso's <br />background information is included under the Observations section of this case. Mr. Reynoso will be taking a tour <br />of the Livable Community projects in Ramsey and the COR project starting around 4PM, prior to the worksession. <br />Staff has prepared a list of items to review with Mr. Reynoso regarding transportation and development <br />opportunities that we will be working with the Metropolitan Council during the next 4 years. They are as follows: <br />Review of Livable Community Projects and the history of the The COR at Ramsey as a Livable Community Site <br />Ramsey Rail Station <br />US Highway 10 <br />• Armstrong Interchange <br />• Expansion <br />• RALF Program Utilization <br />• TPP <br />General transportation issues — Bridge to Dayton, TH 47 <br />General city growth and utility expansion plans <br />Park, trail and greenway systems <br />Ground water and water supply issues <br />Comprehensive Plan in effect, pending and upcoming amendments <br />Observations: <br />From the Metropolitan Council Website: <br />Edward Reynoso - Metropolitan Council Member, District 9 <br />Member, Environment and Transportation Committees <br />Political Director and Special Projects Coordinator, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 32; <br />member, Governor's Workforce Development Council; member, Workers Compensation Advisory Council; <br />member, University of Minnesota Labor Studies Board. <br />