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Metropolitan Council  
Mission: To plan and coordinate the orderly, economical development of the seven-county metropolitan area and ensure the efficient use of our regional systems for transportation, aviation, wastewater collection and treatment, and regional parks and open space.
Learn more about the Metropolitan Council by visiting its website or reading its agency profiles: Metropolitan Council Transport and Metropolitan Council Parks.
Goal: Accommodate growth within the metropolitan area by working collaboratively with our partners
Goal: Maximize the effectiveness and value of regional services, infrastructure investments and incentives
Goal: Enhance transportation choices and improve the ability of Minnesotans to travel safely and efficiently throughout the region
Goal: Preserve vital natural areas and resources for future generations

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"The Metropolitan Council is focused on working collaboratively with local communities, ensuring the efficient use of our regional systems and being accountable for results. In addition to these performance indicators for our agency, the Council has benchmarks to measure the progress of our region in achieving the goals of our 2030 Regional Development Framework. We recognize that our success hinges upon achieving the cooperation of our regional partners and allowing market forces to respond to changing needs"

- Peter Bell, Council Chair

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"Government must be accountable to the people. Through this website, you can track our progress as we work toward providing the highest quality of government service to you, the citizens of Minnesota."
-Governor Tim Pawlenty