Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/01/2011

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OVERVIEW Term: January 2011— May 2011 Total Cost: $18,000 The Tinklenberg Group The interchange of strategies and solutions City of Ramsey Consulting Services Agreement Amended Based on January 11, 2011 Council Meeting Approval January 2011 The following work tasks are part of the Consulting Services Agreement between The Tinklenberg Group and City of Ramsey. The work described herein is in response to the City's interest to pursue a variety of tasks associated with advancing the construction of the TH 10 /Armstrong Boulevard interchange project and to secure remaining funds for the construction of the Ramsey commuter rail station. SPECIFIC WORK ELEMENTS FEDERAL FUNDING COORDINATION RE: FY11 APPROPRIATIONS Term: January 2011— March 2011 Total Cost: $6,000 • Work with Senator Klobuchar and Senator Franken and their respective staff persons to secure federal funds for the rail station as part of the FY11 Appropriations bill. • - Communicate with staff persons in Washington D.C. and in the district office to ensure accurate and timely information relative to the project, funding strategy and needs. • Coordinate site visits, meetings and other opportunities to maximize project exposure and local /regional support. • Respond to requests for information and follow up as necessary and /or directed by the city. • Maintain communication with other agencies and policy leaders to ensure consistency in information sharing and messaging to congressional leaders and staff relative to the project and needs. STATE BONDING — TH 10 /ARMSTRONG BLVD INTERCHANGE / RAMSEY COMMUTER RAIL STATION: • Assist in developing a funding strategy that includes state bonding funds as part of a full funding package for the construction of the TH 10 Armstrong Boulevard interchange. • Coordinate with appropriate agencies and groups to ensure inclusion of the Ramsey Commuter Rail Station as part of the 2011 bonding bill. 1