General
- Council priorities fare well in 2008 Legislature
- Council Chair launches “District Dialogues”
Events aimed at increasing contact with local officials
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Met Council “web-casting” its meetings
Meetings can be viewed live and on demand.
Transit
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Bike2Benefits program encourages commuters to bicycle to work
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Lakeville joins metro area transit system
Federal grant provides incentive, benefits -
State action propels progress on UPA projects
Transit improvements on I-35W, Cedar Avenue shift into high gear
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Council approves July public hearings for proposed fare increase (5-12-08 news release)
Water & Environment
Parks
- Council approves formation of nonprofit parks foundation
- Regional parks boast new facilities
Big Marine Park Reserve celebrates grand opening
Planning and development
- Community profile: Oakdale
Oakdale, a community bisected by the I-694 beltway in the east metro, offers its residents accessibility, commerce and nature. Redevelopment is a key focus of Oakdale's comprehensive plan update.