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Councilmember Strommen noted information from the study is needed before the City can talk <br />with the County and State. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated the City is lacking in connecting efforts with Mn/DOT. He recalled <br />that 8-10 years ago, the City had a close relationship with Mn/DOT when working on projects. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he would prefer the approach of postponing the study so time can be taken <br />to talk with Mn/DOT traffic engineers. <br />Councilmember Backous asked what are the ramifications of waiting. <br />Interim Engineer Nelson explained at this time, the City of Anoka is willing to fund one-half of <br />the study ($14,000). <br />Mayor Ramsey stated the City of Anoka has been told they may get an access but the City of <br />Ramsey has been told it may lose an access. He felt the City of Anoka would be willing to pay <br />one-half for the study next year too. <br />Councilmember Backous agreed there is a risk that access will be closed to the strip mall. <br />Representative Abeler pointed out that Mn/DOT prefers no access anywhere so he wondered if it <br />would approve another access in Anoka when there are so many other little points of access. <br />Representative Abeler asked staff to provide the Legislative Delegation with a list of topics of <br />interest for Ramsey so he can connect them with House research. <br />Councilmember Strommen stated the Members Elect should discuss the list of topics prior to <br />forwarding that information to the Delegation. <br />The Council thanked the Delegation for attending tonight's Work Session. <br />3. FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Work Session Topics / Calendar <br />Noted. <br />4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT <br />None <br />5. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to adjourn the Work <br />Session meeting. <br />City Council Work Session / December 11, 2012 <br />Page 11 of 12 <br />