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Mr. Tinklenberg stated that is an important question, how to best position the politics to get this <br />project funded. He believed he can work well across the aisle and has done so with projects like <br />the Brockton Interchange in Hennepin County. In this case, it is working with Representative <br />Bachmann's office and while he welcomes and encourages that support, Ramsey also needs <br />members of the House Transportation Commission, and Congressmen Tim Walls and Rick <br />Nolan. For funding, grant requests related to specific programs are administered through <br />Administration and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and need support of <br />key Congress members for affirmative consideration. Mr. Tinklenberg explained there is need to <br />work on a combination of those to get everyone on board including Anoka County, <br />Representative Bachman, Senators, and Minnesota House and Senate, and the Governor's <br />bonding bill. If that does not occur, Ramsey will need to be involved in the Legislator's <br />additions to the bonding bill. All of that will require being able to work all of the pieces <br />together. Mr. Tinklenberg stated it is beneficial to have a coordinating group like the committee <br />that met the other day because it helps bring things together and assure no instances where <br />politics get in the way. He reviewed his professional background that included working with the <br />US /Department of Transportation under the Bush administrations. Mr. Tinklenberg stated he <br />feels good about his record of working across the aisle. <br />Councilmember Tossey asked who will be the new Transportation Secretary. <br />Mr. Tinklenberg advised of candidates under consideration. <br />Councilmember Tossey asked Mr. Tinklenberg whether he has competing interest, should the <br />City spend $30,000 on a lobbyist, within the six congressional districts that would compete for <br />transportation funds. <br />Mr. Tinklenberg assured the Council that this would be the only project they would have in front <br />of the Legislature. <br />Councilmember Tossey asked if Anoka County is seeking $330 million in funding. <br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated that is his understanding, but he has never been successful with that kind <br />of approach. He noted he had spent a lot of time working on Highway 610 in Blaine but the first <br />thing funded with that project was a retention pond along the highway; however, support built as <br />they were able to secure funding. Mr. Tinklenberg stated this is a difficult road funding piece, <br />noting the Governor put in an additional one - quarter cent sales tax for transit but there is no new <br />State money for roads and bonding is typically for small amounts for actual highway <br />construction, mostly related to bridges. Mr. Tinldenberg stated he thinks expecting the State to <br />come up with a large amount of money to do Highway 10 is not realistic. <br />Councilmember Tossey left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. <br />Councilmember Riley stated the City and different groups seems positive, Ramsey is already <br />working with people at the City of Anoka, Anoka County, the State Legislature, and federal <br />level. He asked why Ramsey needs Mr. Tinklenberg and if so, how he would build on it. <br />City Council Work Session / February 5, 2013 <br />Page 14 of 18 <br />