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Highway 10 with different funding sources. He stated that the leadership has been adamant in <br />their assessment that next year will be different and that there will be a transportation bill next <br />year. He stated that while he has not seen a lot of large transportation bills passed in an election <br />year, it could be possible. He noted that transportation projects could also be passed as a part of <br />a bonding bill, similar to what had been done with the Armstrong project. He noted that those <br />attending the D.C. trip will be leaving tomorrow to meet with delegation for Ramsey as well as <br />Representative Nolan who is a representative to the Transportation Infrastructure Committee. <br />He stated that Congress has just passed a two month extension of the current transportation bill <br />which will expire in July. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that awareness was raised for Highway 10 through this past <br />legislative session, noting the proposals were brought forward from not only Ramsey but other <br />neighboring cities such as Coon Rapids, Anoka and Elk River. <br />Councilmember Riley referenced a statement from Governor Dayton that he would be discussing <br />rail safety, specifically in St. Paul, during the special session and questioned if Ramsey would be <br />included in that discussion. <br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated that the Governor has been working hard to get additional funding for rail <br />safety and noted that it is possible that something could emerge for Ramsey during that <br />discussion. <br />Mayor Strommen stated that while the goal may not have been accomplished, at least Ramsey is <br />in the mix and the need has been made clear. She added that while the goal may not be <br />accomplished during the special session, the City is well positioned going into the next <br />legislative session. <br />2.02: Review Revised Draft Strategic Planning Documents and Vision Statement <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the draft Strategic Plan and Vision Statement, highlighting <br />the changes that had been made since the last review. <br />Councilmember Riley referenced a comment the Council had made regarding promoting <br />efficiency and cost cutting that he did not see in the document. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that item is reflected under the budget preparation section. <br />Mayor Strommen questioned if it would be realistic to complete a project in each of those <br />corridors within two years, noting the process that a project must go through beginning with a <br />study and all the steps needed to reach completion. She stated that she did not want to see the <br />City set itself up with a goal that could not be accomplished. <br />City Administrator Ulrich recognized that goal is aggressive and agreed that perhaps the goal <br />could be pushed from two years to three years. <br />City Council Work Session / June 9, 2015 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />