Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/10/2015

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The Tinklenberg proposal outlines a number of work plan elements to be performed over the next five months of the legislative session. However, due to the need to re -group with the parties mentioned above, staff has requested a monthly retainer proposal to continue the legislative efforts on behalf of Ramsey. It is recommended that the ongoing continuation, or termination of, this contract be based upon the City's strategic planning discussions. Also, the discussion with the coalition of Highway 10 communities working with Anoka County may also lead to a different approach in the future. Also attached is a Trunk Highway 10/Ramsey Boulevard Interchange Improvement Strategy 2015 as well as the High Priority Crude by Rail Grade Crossing List. Funding Source: Funds would come from the City's Public Improvement Revolving Fund. Recommendation: Staff recommends consideration of the proposed contract extension with the Tinklenberg Group (Amendment #5), based upon the Highway 10 Council Subcommittee discussion and upon agreement of the Council on the strategy in regard to Highway 10. The Tinklenberg Group has played an instrumental role in this process thus far; and has provided exceptional service and results to -date. The alternative direction the Council may take is NOT to approve the proposed contract, and to continue to work with the High 10 Working Group utilizing existing resources. Action: Discuss the consulting services proposal with the The Tinklenberg Group, for an additional five-month work phase through the 2015 legislative session. This item will be added to the Council agenda if there is consensus agreement at work session. Attachments Tinlenberg2015 Strategy and High Priority Rail Grade List Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/05/2015 05:50 PM Form Started By: Kathy Schmitz Started On: 02/04/2015 08:33 AM Final Approval Date: 02/05/2015