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Jan Hmcir explained that she painted the picture in the Gudbrandsdal style for display in the community center in which the Sons of Norway have been meeting. Jeanne Engelsmeier, President of Sons of Norway, stated that a plaque was also made to go along with the painting and is presented to the City to say thank you. Mayor Strommen thanked the Sons of Norway for the items and for the choice of the group to meet in Ramsey. Ms. Hmcir commented that she has been pleased that six students from Anoka Senior High School have been taking Rosemalling classes with them. 2.03: Highway 10 Update Elwyn Tinklenberg, The Tinklenberg Group, stated that it is an interesting time of year in the legislature as there is a lot of discussion and details being worked out behind the scenes. He stated that transportation is a key bill this year. He noted that there have been a number of productive meetings and commented that the representatives from this area are great to work with and have continued the Highway 10 efforts. He discussed the possibility of grant funding through TIGER and FASTLANE, which Ramsey will be applying for and advised of the support that Ramsey has received in applying for those grants. He stated that this past week Anoka County announced the date of Friday, May 20th for the ribbon cutting for the Armstrong. overpass. He noted that project continues to be an important symbol for the progress on Highway 10. Councilmember LeTourneau thanked Mr. Tinklenberg for his efforts as Highway 10 is an important issue for Ramsey and the other communities along the corridor. 2.04: Introduction of Fire Chief Kohner Mayor Strommen welcomed the newly appointed Fire Chief Matt Kohner and invited him to come forward and introduce himself to the community, noting that he has already been appointed and began his position. Fire Chief Kohner thanked the Mayor and Council. He stated that although this position is new to him he began his service in Ramsey in 2002 in a paid on -call role. He stated that he was pleased to accept the position and begin his work in Ramsey. 3. CITIZEN INPUT John Enstrom, 8702 181st Avenue, presented the Council with his brochure announcing the third annual Wounded Warrior fishing event on Veteran's Lake that will occur on August 3rd. He hoped to have 150 to 200 wounded veterans at the event. He stated that he would welcome volunteers for the event. He noted that the event was well attended the previous year and hoped perhaps the event could be publicized in the Ramsey Resident. He noted that he is also present to bring forward complaints that he has received in regard to the black dirt specifications of the City City Council / April 12, 2016 Page 3 of 13