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<br />Media Relations I Communications <br /> <br />. Promote the use of the Ramsey station with press releases, FAQ's and articles to <br />local and regional media outlets including local newspapers, the Star Tribune and <br />the Star Tribune Editorial Board. <br />. Capitalize on the opportunity positive press will have on the Ramsey Town <br />Center; enlist key business owners and representatives to engage in events, <br />meetings and other venues as appropriate to reflect community support and <br />further influence policy makers. <br />. Communicate with local legislators to ensure they recognize the advantages <br />Ramsey has to offer in the way of a station site. <br />. Enhance already existing support from elected officials in Minneapolis to build <br />support for including Ramsey as a rail station. <br />. Facilitate discussions with local communities and stakeholders. <br /> <br />Funding <br /> <br />. Upon successful acceptance of the City's Resolution for inclusion of the station <br />site in Ramsey, meet with staff and council to quickly determine what a federal <br />funding application would include and at what dollar amount. <br />. Draft application for FY08 Federal Appropriations request, supporting materials <br />and project information. <br />. Communication with key staff in Senators Coleman and Klobuchar's offices to <br />ensure visibility for the project and garner support for receiving funds. <br />. Coordinate events, meetings and other opportunities for congressional leaders to <br />learn about the project and ultimately support funding. <br />. Monitor application process with local and Washington D.C. staff. <br /> <br />Technical and Service-related Needs <br /> <br />. Work with staff to identify environmental, safety, infrastructure and other needs <br />associated with construction of a station platform, pedestrian accommodations <br />and appropriate technical documentation. <br />. Consider interim, cost-effective options in terms of infrastructure necessary to <br />meet service requirements and standards in an effort to save time. <br />. Coordinate with technical staff and/or consultants to develop accurate and <br />informative materials for use in discussions, meeting and presentations as <br />needed. <br /> <br />Rates <br /> <br />Work on the Ramsey Commuter Rail Station / Park and Ride will be billed under the <br />existing contract and at the direction of city staff. It is anticipated that this work will be <br />completed within approximately four-five months; the cost for these services will not <br />exceed an average of $4,000.00 per month. <br /> <br />City of Ramsey <br />The Tinklenberg Group <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />December 2007 <br />