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MnDOT to determine incremental improvements and development of the plan which leads to the 2019 session. He stated that there is a lot of time spent with legislators prior to the session, as that is when fundraising occurs and there is an openness to discussion of issues of priority for the City. He explained that what happens in the session is built on the work that occurs prior to the session opening. He stated that if you have not provided the base of information prior to the session starting, it can be difficult to get your message across. Councilmember Shryock stated that this has been a productive partnership and the City has received consistent updates. She stated that given the current status with Highway 10, she believes that the momentum needs to continue in order to move in the right direction. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that the Highway 10 Coalition meets regularly with Mr. Tinklenberg to discuss the next steps, planning elements, sensitivity to the corridor and project planning, and improvements that prepare for the big picture. He stated that in terms of a return in investment, the City has received nearly $3,000,000 in return for their investment with Mr. Tinklenberg. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that there is a lot happening and this is going to be an exciting time in the next five years. He stated that the decisions that are moving forward in regard to Highway 10 are exciting and will blend in well with the development activity and interest. He stated that it will be important to get the community along the corridor prepared for those improvements. Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated that the City talks about being shovel ready so that there are not delays when the project is approved. He noted that a lot of that work can be done ahead of time and the work with Mr. Tinklenberg has allowed the City to have access to funds to plan for the different interchanges. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to approve extending the contract with The Tinklenberg Group for another 12 months, through June 30, 2019. Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would still like to have language included that would give the City the option to opt out after six months. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Johns, Shryock, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmember Kuzma. 7.01: Consider Adopting Resolution #18-138 Establishing Restaurant Awning Assistance Program Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the EDA to approve the Restaurant Awning Assistance Program as part of the Restaurant Subsidy Program. He noted that the EDA requested proof of financing as part of the application review process. He noted that the EDA also requested that the Planning Commission consider a policy to define the appropriate color palettes for these applications, which will be part of a separate future policy discussion. City Council / July 10, 2018 Page 6 of 10