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Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Authorize Professional Services Contract with Premier Commercial Realty to List a Portion of the Ramsey Municipal Center for Lease, following staff contact with governmental agencies and other entities to determine if there is interest in leasing underutilized space in the Ramsey Municipal Center. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Backous, LeToumeau, Johns, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 7.06: North Metro Mayor's Association Proposal for Creation of T.H. 10 and T.H. 169 Reconstruction Alliance City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to table consideration as the City of Anoka has already opted out of the North Metro Mayor's Association proposal to create a Highway 10 and Highway 169 Reconstruction Alliance and other cities have not yet made a decision. It was noted that while the City of Anoka has no objection to such an Alliance, it does not wish to spend money in that fashion. He indicated that staff was supportive of a collaborative effort; however, it appears that additional work is needed amongst the five communities to gain area -wide support to fund an effective Alliance. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to table consideration of the North Metro Mayor's Association proposal to create a Highway 10 and Highway 169 Reconstruction Alliance, to allow time for staff to meet with representatives of Anoka and the City's State Senator and to gain additional feedback on how to further a Highway 10 strategy. Further discussion: The Council discussed the importance of updating Highway 10 and Highway 169 to improve its safety and the need for an alliance with the City of Anoka to further that effort. The Council asked City Administrator Ulrich to meet with the Anoka City Manager, Anoka City Council, and Ramsey's State Senator to discuss other options for addressing a Highway 10 strategy. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Backous, Johns, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Tossey. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich reported a successful meeting with Mn/DOT about receiving $8 million for the Armstrong Boulevard interchange and intent to schedule a groundbreaking in October of 2014. He announced upcoming meetings and events. City Engineer Westby reported on staff's meeting with Mn/DOT and the Anoka County Highway Department relating to the Highway 47 and Bunker Lake Boulevard intersection project. He answered questions of the Council relating to road design. City Council / August 26, 2014 Page 8 of 9