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Finance Officer Lund explained that they would be requesting an additional staff member for <br />2005 to assist with the process because they are already short staffed. <br /> <br />2) Highway #10 Corridor-Tinklenberg Group <br /> <br />Elwyn Tinklenberg, The Tinklenberg Group, explained that they are starting the next phase of the <br />development of the AUAR and things are moving along very well. They are currently <br />developing the background for the AUAR and working towards a work session on July 24th to <br />address the issues and bring the surrounding communities together to review the information, <br />generating comments, and make necessary changes to finalize the document. The work session <br />will last a full day and local officials from the surrounding communities will be invited. The area <br />identified in the AUAR is from the Anoka Boundary to the proposed river bridge crossing. <br />Following the work session they will gather comments for 30 to 45 days and then final drafts <br />would be ready by the middle of September. <br /> <br />Jodi Ruehle, The Tinklenberg Group, stated that they will be sending out an initial invitation <br />letting people know the date Of the work session and providing a general overview of what the <br />day is designed to do. In addition they will be sending out another notice with a detailed agenda. <br />The morning session will explain why people are there, explaining the issues in the corridor, and <br />how the City is being proactive along the Highway #10 corridor. The afternoon will provide the <br />opportunity for various groups to give their perspective on how they can move forward <br />collaboratively. She noted that they were working with City staff, Anoka County and members <br />from MnDOT on putting together the agenda. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if any federal officials will be invited to the meeting. <br /> <br />Ms. Ruehle replied that the electecf officials will be invited to the meeting as well as be provided <br />with all the information. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg noted that they have been operating mostly through Mr. Kennedy's office <br />because he is the one who will be making the application for the funding. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that when she was in Mr. Dayton's office his staff expressed a <br />lot of interest in the project and recommended that they continue to be informed. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg replied that they could send regular updates to the elected officials so that they <br />are informed. <br /> <br />Ms. Ruehle explained that as a way of keeping the property owners along Highway #10 <br />informed, they will send out an initial letter explaining what is currently happening along with <br />contact information if they have any questions. Then, after the work session, they will send out <br />information as to what came from the work session and some of the recommendations. After the <br />comment period is over they will provide another update. She noted that they are also willing to <br />meet with any property owners who had any detailed questions. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/June 24, 2003 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />