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7.03: Consider Cost Contribution for Transportation for Economic Development (TED) <br />Grant Application for the Armstrong Boulevard Interchange and Adopt Resolution <br />#12- 04 -XXX Requesting Congressional Support for an Armstrong Boulevard <br />Interchange Improvement <br />Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. <br />The Council discussed the draft Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and asked questions of staff <br />relating to the City's financial obligation under the stated terms. City Administrator Ulrich <br />stated it would be appropriate to add "not to exceed" language. <br />Public Works Olson advised of potential sources for funding and indicated the City will know by <br />September (term of the JPA) whether its grant applications were successful. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to approve the Joint Powers <br />Agreement with the Anoka County Highway Department, as amended to add a $13 million cap <br />on the City's obligation, and adopt Resolution #12 -04 -056 Requesting Congressional Support for <br />an Armstrong Boulevard Interchange Improvement, as corrected. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, Backous, Elvig, McGlone, <br />Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. <br />7.04: Update on Required Land Acquisition for the Sunwood Drive Realignment Project <br />(Portions of this discussion were closed to the public) <br />Councilmember Wise recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the Council <br />Chambers at 8:13 p.m. <br />City Engineer Himmer reviewedthe staff report. <br />City Attorney Goodrich advised that under Minnesota Statutes, the meeting can move into closed <br />session to discuss property acquisition. He indicated closed session discussion will relate to <br />purchasing easements at 14700 Armstrong Boulevard NW. The closed session will be tape <br />recorded and that tape will be maintained for a period of eight years. <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to move to closed session to <br />discuss acquisition negotiations. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Backous, Elvig, <br />Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Wise. <br />The City Council meeting moved into a closed session at 8:18 p.m. <br />The City Council meeting reconvened in open session at 8:35 p.m. <br />City Council / April 24, 2012 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />