2. Example of JPAJOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
FOR THE I-35 W/E COALITION
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 7voiF- g3 , 2004, amongst the County
of Anoka, County of Washington, Cities of Centerville, Forest Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, and the
Town of Columbus, all political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota, also known as the I-35
W/E Coalition.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement, in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) and the Metropolitan Council, have a mutual concern for the future of
the transportation infrastructure in the area depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, said parties are mutually agreed that the safety, mobility, land use planning and
funding of the transportation infrastructure for the area depicted in Exhibit A will best be served by
coordinated planning and implementation of the transportation infrastructure by the parties to this
Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the parties to this Agreement consider it mutually desirable to jointly develop a long
range plan for the transportation infrastructure for the area depicted in Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, the parties agree that it is in their best interest that the cost of said project be shared;
and,
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 471.59 authorizes political subdivisions of the State to enter into
joint powers agreements for the joint exercise of powers common to each.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT. IS MUTUALLY STIPULATED AND AGREED:
I. PURPOSE AND GOAL
Purpose
The purpose of this joint planning effort is to provide benefit to -the traveling public and to promote
the stewardship of the public infrastructure and future land use development. This will be
accomplished through coordinated programming of transportation systems through 2030 by an
interactive process such that the transportation system is capable of supporting land use and
development in the northeast metropolitan.area. The parties to this agreement will proceed with
the collection, analysis, and development of a comprehensive transportation system plan for the
area, which is shown in Exhibit A, attached.
Goals
Develop a cohesive transportation system in the area
Balance land use and the transportation system
Identify, develop, and support regional transportation system improvements
II. METHOD
The parties agree to hold regular meetings, at least twice each calendar year, for the purpose of
monitoring progress on the planning activities, providing guidance for such planning activities, and
coordinating between governing bodies, including MnDOT and the Metropolitan Council.
At this time, there will be no direct costs associated with the work to be performed. In the event
the parties agree that costs are to be incurred, the parties agree to amend this document or to
prepare a new agreement for that purpose.
III. TEIt1YI
This Agreement shall continue until terminated as provided hereinafter.
This Agreement may be terminated by any party at any time, with or without cause, upon not less
than thirty (30) days written notice delivered by mail or in person to the other parties. If notice is
delivered by mail, it shall be deemed to be received two (2) days after mailing.
For purposes of delivery of any notices hereunder, the notice shall be effective if delivered to:
County Administrator of Anoka County, 2100 Third Avenue North, Anoka, Minnesota 55303
County Administrator of Washington County, 14949 — 62" a Street North, PO Box 6, Stillwater,
Minnesota 55082-0006
City Administrator, City of Centerville, 1880 Main Street, Centerville, Minnesota 55038
City Administrator, City of Forest Lake, 220 North Lake Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025-2502
City Administrator, City of Hugo, 14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 5 503 8
City Administrator, City of Lino Lakes, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes,
Minnesota, 55014
Town Manager, Town of Columbus, 16319 Kettle River Boulevard, Forest Lake, Minnesota
55025
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VII. INDEMNIFICATION
The parties to this agreement mutually agree to indemnify and hold harmless all other parties from
any claims, losses, costs, expenses or damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the
respective officers, agents, or employees of the party or parties conducting the.particular activity.
VIII. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT REQUIRED IN WRITING
It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and that this
Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and all negotiations between the parties relating to the
subject matter thereof, as well as any previous agreement presently in effect between the parties to
the subject matter thereof. Any alterations, variations, or modifications of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by the
parties.
IX. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
If any property is provided by the parties in furtherance of this Agreement, it shall be returned to
that party upon termination of this Agreement. Furthermore, if any money is collected from the
parties, any surplus monies left after termination of this Agreement will be returned to the parties
in proportion to the contributions of the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of this Agreement have hereunto set their hands on the dates
written below:
CITY OF HUGO, MINNESOTA
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Mayor
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator
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ATTEST:
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