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last session. He stated that there was a very good series of meetings today and additional meetings that continue in the next week. He reported that there was a great meeting with the staff at Congressman Emmer's office in preparation of initiatives that they believe will be well received. He stated that there was a good meeting the other morning with the County Coalition and believed there is a strong sense of clarity in the approach everyone is taking with a more incremental approach for some of the major projects. He stated that Anoka has a very strong plan in place for Fairoak and Thurston and is moving ahead with some of the connectivity of other roads in that area that support that plan. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the City has been continuing the contract for several years. He stated that it seems the focus has been shifted to Anoka with Fairoak and Thurston. He asked if the City's efforts are pushing those elements forward. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that there has been support for the improvements at Thurston and Fairoak but the focus is bonding that supports the rail grade separation at Ramsey Boulevard. He noted that within the bonding bill being considered there is a line item for rail safety. Councilmember Kuzma asked if both Sunfish and Ramsey would be completed. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that the focus would be Ramsey Boulevard at this time as there are some issues with water management at Sunfish and therefore the decision was made to delay the Sunfish crossing until a better solution can be determined. Councilmember Shryock thanked Mr. Tinklenberg for his work as he has made the goals of Ramsey clear. She explained that through the coalition there has been an agreement to work together on the projects in order, not just focusing on one city but continuing to address the priorities in order of need, which began with Armstrong. She stated that Ramsey received clear approval from the coalition that Ramsey can go forward with the rail safety funding request as the highway improvements continue. She stated that the City is making headway and beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. She believed that if they continue to move forward they will see success in the future. Mr. Tinklenberg thanked the Council for their time, noting that it is always a treat to work with Ramsey. He stated that when they walk into the room people immediately know about Highway 10. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to approve the contract extension with The Tinklenberg Group through June 2017. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Williams. 7.07: Consider Adoption of Resolution #17-01-030 Accepting Feasibility Report for Improvement Project#17-02, Rivers Bend Street Reconstruction City Council/January 24,2017 Page 9 of 17