Minutes - Council Work Session - 01/22/2013

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Ms. Moulton - Janssen answered in the affirmative, noting it is indicated in the grant agreement and using the County's broadband system will provide plenty of "pipeline" space. Councilmember LeTourneau noted for first -time users, there may be need for information in how to access the service. Ms. Moulton - Janssen agreed there will be need to offer instructional classes on how to access this service. Mayor Strommen thanked Ms. Moulton - Janssen and Mr. Thistle for attending tonight's meeting and indicated the City looks forward to this partnership. 2.02: 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Finance Director Lund reviewed the staff report, described the purpose of Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and noted the request to schedule a public hearing on February 12, 2013, to consider adoption of the 2013 -2017 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is on tonight's Consent Agenda. Councilmember Elvig recommended including a narrative of the CIP at the beginning of the document to help the public understand its purpose. Councilmember LeTourneau asked if projects can be undertaken if not included in the CIP. Finance Director Lund explained the CIP is only a planning document and all projects require City Council approval. The consensus of the Council was to support scheduling a. public hearing on February 12, 2013, to consider adoption of the 2013 -2017 CIP. 2.03: Discuss Highway 10 Corridor Support / Funding City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report, noting Anoka County Commissioner Look has informed the City that Anoka County and the City of Anoka are planning a trip to Washington, D.C. on March 6 -7, 2013, to meet with its local delegation as well as Transportation Committee Chair Shuster to address federal funding for the Highway 10 Corridor. The City of Anoka will be sending Mayor Rice and two staff members. City Administrator Ulrich recommended sending a delegation to, himself and Mayor Strommen, to join Anoka County and the City of Anoka to Washington, . D.C., to secure funding for the Highway 10 project. The estimated cost is $2,000 to $3,000 for the two -day trip and if approved, would be funded from the Council Contingency. It was noted this item is on tonight's Consent Agenda. Councilmember Elvig agreed, noting the City has been successful previously when going to Washington, D.C., to lobby. However, he was concerned with the City of Anoka's position relating to the project within Ramsey's boundaries. City Council Work Session / January 22, 2013 Page 3 of 4