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iii. Council took a much more active role in saying that we have to <br /> resolve this from an economic development perspective <br /> iv. The uncertainty was a killer for economic development <br /> v. There has been more interest in commercial development in the <br /> past year than in the past 20 years <br /> vi. Project was a$20mm project in Staples. Bulk of the project paid <br /> by Mn/DOT in federal or state funds and$1.6mm for local funds. <br /> vii. ADT is 11,500 in Staples. <br /> k. Funding—tactical advice: <br /> i. $2.5mm for local construction projects from federal funds annually <br /> ii. The county and Oberstar need municipal consent from the <br /> communities before considering an application for special project <br /> funds. <br /> iii. If we want the funds, you need to be at the table—showing up with <br /> a project. You have to show community support from the local <br /> units of government. Stress safety component in applications. Fill <br /> out the form properly. Most high priority projects have shown <br /> broad support by the communities. <br /> iv. Consider coalition meetings for corridors to continue support for <br /> the projects. Region 5 is happy to coordinate those meetings. <br /> v. Go for the maximum amount of federal request because this will <br /> be the last year that the Congressman will be chair. <br /> vi. Process—applications are vetted by legislative staff in DC,then to <br /> transportation committee and staff. Then a group of applications <br /> are selected and presented. <br />