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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Backous, Elvig, <br />Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />At the invitation of City Administrator Ulrich, newly hired City Engineer Bruce Westby <br />introduced himself, stated he is excited to be with Ramsey, and looks forward to being part of its <br />initiatives. The Council extended its welcome to City Engineer Westby. <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and reminded the Council that he and <br />Mayor Strommen will travel to Washington, D.C. on May 21-22, 2013, to lobby for the Highway <br />10 and Armstrong Boulevard interchange. He reported that the Governor's Bonding Bill did not <br />include this project, the House Bonding Bill included $10 million for this project, and the Senate <br />Bonding Bill has not yet come out. <br />Mayor Strommen announced that last week she and City Administrator Ulrich met with Senator <br />Franken to address issues including the Highway 10 and Armstrong interchange so their trip to <br />Washington, D.C. will be a timely follow up. <br />Councilmember Tossey stated he believes there will be support by the Governor and Mn/DOT <br />even if the project is not included in the Governor's Bonding Bill. He announced the May 17, <br />2013, Mayor's Prayer Breakfast fundraiser for Youth First and encouraged all to participate. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:33 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kurtis G. Ulrich <br />City Administrator <br />ATTEST: <br />Jo Ann M. Thieling <br />City Clerk <br />Drafted by Carla Wirth, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br />City Council / April 9, 2013 <br />Page 6 of 6 <br />