Minutes - Council Work Session - 01/29/2008

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Mr. Tinklenberg explained that in 2009 the funding levels and policies plan will be set from 2010 to 2015 which will be a major bill and a significant bill for Mr. Oberstar. He explained it will be a statement about this area of the country. Mayor Gamec stated that a priority is to list goals, and that individual goals are key to look at in the application process for funding. He explained that this is a great opportunity. He explained that in previous meetings they found it important to have a lot of communication about projects to raise awareness. He asked if the 22nd is a date to consider. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that for the 2009 appropriations Mr. Oberstar has represented the Senate side and the goals will be due February 22nd. Mayor Gamec stated that he had a luncheon a few days ago with several businesses that are concerned about the north metro traffic. He explained that trucking businesses are greatly impacted and need to pull their trucks off the road two hours before rush hour traffic due to the high cost of gas and employees sitting in traffic. He explained that at the meeting he heard from businesses, such as Unaclad in Anoka, who are glad that Ramsey is involved in this process. He explained that Heritage Millwork is using side streets like Ebony to get out and avoid traffic in . an effort to save time and money although it puts a strain on the side streets. He explained that improving traffic is a long-term process and The Tinklenberg Group had made them more efficient because the North Metro Mayors all had their own projects to consider. He explained a press release about the 610 extension was recently discussed. He explained that the meeting was well attended by press. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that there was a lot of interest in the rail station and the cities impacted. He explained that businesses are impacted and the community benefits as a whole. Mayor Gamec explained that it would increase the tax base for the community. Mr. Tinklenberg thanked the Committee and thanked the Commission for their leadership in moving the Coalition forward. Mayor Gamec explained that they have met with Washington County. He explained that Ms. Frick has done a good job working with staff and keeping them updated. 3) Highway #10 RALF Acquisition Priorities City Administration Ulrich stated that they would discuss land and right-of-way acquisitions at Sunfish Lake Boulevard and along the Highway 10 corridor. He explained that they will review the larger picture of using money available from RALF and how to prioritize the improvements. He explained that a chart was developed by Staff that includes a legend. He reviewed that properties acquired to date are identified and properties to consider are listed. Ms. Frick stated that the list is not inclusive of all properties in the Highway 10 area but people who have contacted her about this project have been listed. She mentioned the former Holiday City Council Work Session / January 29, 2008 Page 9 of 17