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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1986, by and between the cities and entities of d ay of , hereinafter referred to as "Agencies" The Agencies hereto agree to establish an organization to be known as the to promote transportation and economic development projects. Any other public entity may become an agency upon approval by a majority of the then Agencies. Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 authorizes two or more governmental units to enter into an agreement for the joint and cooperative exercise of any power common to the contracting parties. Whereas, improvements to transpor- tation systems serve the Agencies by promoting the public's health, safety and general welfare and economic development enhances the local tax base thereby enabling Agencies to provide needed municipal services at acceptable tax rates. NOW, THERFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, the parties hereto do agree as follows: 1) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the coalition shall be its Board of Directors. Each agency shall be entitled to two (2) directors. Each director shall have one (1) vote. Each agency shall appoint two (2) direc- tors, one (1) of whom shall be the City Manager or Administrator or other designee. Board. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum of the 2) MEETINGS. The coalition shall meet on call of the president or by the Operating Committee. 3) OPERATING COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors shall appoint an Operating Committee. The Operating Committee shall have authority to manage the affairs and business of the coalition between coalition meetings, but at all times, shall be subject to the control and direction of the Board.