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CC Work Session 2. 3. <br />Meeting Date: 01/22/2013 <br />Submitted For: Kurt Ulrich By: Jo Thieling, Administrative Services <br />Title: <br />Discuss Highway 10 Corridor Support/ Funding <br />Background: <br />The City received communication from Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look relating to the Highway 10 <br />Corridor. Commissioner Look reports that the County is planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with our local <br />delegation as well as Congressman Shuster, Chair of the Transportation Committee. The trip is being planneed for <br />March 6-7. <br />Both the cities of Anoka and Ramsey have been invited to join Anoka County in sending a delegation to <br />Washington. I have spoken to the Anoka City Manager and he stated that their Council will be considering a <br />proposal to send the mayor and two staff people on this trip. <br />Mr. Look also requested adoption of a resolution by both cities of the proposed plan to show corridor support. This <br />resolution of support is on the consent agenda for approval this evening. <br />Anoka County employees lobbyists in Washington, D.C. that are working on federal funding for the Highway 10 <br />project. The City has made several trips to Washington in recent years in an effort to secure funding. These efforts <br />have not been successful, but Congress has not passed major transporation funding in recent years. The City wants <br />to be in a position to secure a portion of any funding that may move forward. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />This is a descrectionary expenditure that will assist the City in its efforts to secure funding for a high priority capital <br />project. Sending one person or not sending anyone is an option. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends sending a delegation of at least two individuals (Mayor and City Administrator) to join Anoka <br />County and the City of Anoka to Washington to secure funding for the Highway 10 project. <br />Funding Source: <br />The estimasted cost to send 2-3 people is $2-3,000 for the two day trip. If approved, it is recommended that funds <br />be allocated from the Council contingency. <br />Council Action: <br />Staff recommends sending a delegation of at least two individuals to join Anoka County and the City of Anoka to <br />Washington to secure funding for the Highway 10 project. <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 01/17/2013 02:04 PM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 01/17/2013 05:39 PM <br />Form Started By: Jo Thieling Started On: 01/11/2013 10:43 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 01/17/2013 <br />