Minutes - Council Work Session - 03/10/2015

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cautioned against `painting it as an all or nothing' situation because Ramsey has had success in working together with its partners. She stated there can be multiple strategies but her fear is that with splintering and different requests, the money will quickly go to the south metro. Mayor Strommen reported that the last North Metro Mayor's meeting was about priorities and many said Highway 10, even Andover who does not border Highway 10, because it is important to its residents. In addition, this involves County roads so it will be County -led projects. Mayor Strommen stated Ramsey has to do the best it can for its residents and businesses within parameters and political considerations that exist. Councilmember Riley stated his agreement with the position of Mayor Strommen. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated he is still processing the incongruence and wants to continue to look at a corridor perspective. He noted that all points raised have made this conversation very productive and stated it goes back to the work that needs to be done and how Ramsey can make a difference. Mr. Tinklenberg asked about discussing federal funding. Mayor Strommen suggested the issue of a federal strategy be handled as a future discussion and that the focus now remain on the rail crossing request. Councilmember Shryock stated her agreement to request $10 million in rail crossing and discuss the federal package at a future Work Session. The consensus of the City Council was to seek $10 million in rail crossing funding and support the efforts of Anoka County. 3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION Noted. 4. MAYOR / COUNCIL / STAFF INPUT None 5. ADJOURNMENT Acting Mayor LeTourneau declared the Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 9:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kurtis G. Ulrich City Administrator City Council Work Session / March 10, 2015 Page 10 of 11