7.1. EDSR 02-21-2023
Request for Action
To Item Number
Economic Development Authority 7.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business February 21, 2023 Joshua Mollan, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description Reviewed by
Corridors of Commerce Letter of Support Brent O’Neil, Economic Development Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the proposed letter of support be signed by EDA President Tveite and sent to MnDOT on
behalf of the EDA.
Background/Discussion
The City of Elk River has applied for funding with the MnDOT Corridors of Commerce program. The city is
requesting funding for improvements to Trunk Highway 10/169 with two grade separated interchanges.
All documents are due to MnDOT by March 1 and this letter shows additional local support for the proposed
project.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Support Elk River’s existing businesses through relationship building, programmatic offerings, and high-quality city
services. Attract new business development to Elk River to build the City’s economic vibrancy, job offerings and tax
base.
Attachments
Draft Letter of Support
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: January 2023
February 21, 2023
Patrick Weidemann
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Mailstop-440
395 John Ireland Blvd.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1800
Dear Mr. Weidemann:
On behalf of the Elk River Economic Development Authority, we support the Corridors of Commerce
application for funding improvements to Trunk Highway 10/169 with two grade separated interchanges. As
a critical route that serves commuters and business alike, an upgrade to this regional segment is not only
warranted, but will ultimately add value to those who travel this corridor.
We understand the proposed improvements listed within the application and understand there will be
further community stakeholder feedback to identify local connections if the project is fully funded.
Sincerely,
Dan Tveite
President, Elk River Economic Development Authority
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
763.635.1000
ElkRiverMN.gov