Mr. Edward Reynoso was recently appointed to represent District 9 of the Metropolitan Council.  Mr. Reynoso's background information is included under the Observations section of this case.  Mr. Reynoso will be taking a tour of the Livable Community projects in Ramsey and the COR project starting around 4PM, prior to the worksession. 

 

Staff has prepared a list of items to review with Mr. Reynoso regarding transportation and development opportunities that we will be working with the Metropolitan Council during the next 4 years.   They are as follows: 

 

Review of Livable Community Projects and the history of the The COR at Ramsey as a Livable Community Site

 

Ramsey Rail Station

 

US Highway 10

• Armstrong Interchange

• Expansion

• RALF Program Utilization

• TPP

 

General transportation issues – Bridge to Dayton, TH 47

 

General city growth and utility expansion plans

 

Park, trail and greenway systems

 

Ground water and water supply issues

 

Comprehensive Plan in effect, pending and upcoming amendments

 

Member, Environment and Transportation Committees

 

Edward Reynoso was appointed to the Metropolitan Council by Gov. Mark Dayton in March 2011. Reynoso represents District 9, which includes the Anoka County cities of Andover, Anoka, Bethel, Coon Rapids, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Ramsey, and St. Francis, and the town of Linwood.

 

Reynoso brings 20 years of experience representing transportation industry members of the Teamsters Union. Specifically, he has served as the political director and special projects coordinator for the Teamsters Joint Council 32 in Minneapolis since 2009. Previously, he worked as a political representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 63 in Rialto, Cal., from 1991-99, and as national political field representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in Washington, D.C. from 1999-2009.

 

As a Council member, Reynoso serves on the Environment and Transportation committees.

 

“One of the top issues facing the region is transportation,” Reynoso said. “Growth in affordable transportation, be it LRT or bus transit, is extremely important.” He also noted that more of a focus on economic development will help ensure a healthy and vibrant region.

 

Reynoso serves on several community and government organizational boards, including the Governor’s Workforce Development Council, the Workers Compensation Advisory Council, the Minnesota HealthCare Task Force and Governor’s Job Skills Partnership.

 

Reynoso lives in Ham Lake with his wife, Marla. They have two sons, Adam and Adrian, and two daughters, Kristy and Jessica.

 

To contact Reynoso, you may call 612-331-3456, or e-mail edward.reynoso@metc.state.mn.us.