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City Administrator Ulrich stated that a large portion of the discussion can be deferred to a future worksession. He invited Elwyn Tinklenberg to come forward and discuss the City's continued number one priority, which is transportation. He reviewed the additional priorities included in the platform as proposed and recommended that the Council defer action to a future worksession. Elwin Tinklenberg stated that it was great to hear the person proposing the hotel, whom stated that the reason that makes sense is because of the groundwork the City has done. He noted that the same can be said about transportation. He noted that a priority of the Chair of the Transportation Committee is to continue the NorthStar to St. Cloud. He recognized the importance of the work that Bolton & Menk is doing by completing the study, which will put Ramsey in a great position as improvements are being planned and will occur in both Anoka and Elk River. He believed that there would be significant progress around issues that Ramsey has been promoting for years, and that will be a moment bright with opportunity. Mayor LeTourneau expressed appreciation for the continued input and support from Mr. Tinklenberg. City Administrator Ulrich stated that Mr. Tinklenberg also represents the City on multiple other groups and committees. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to defer the 2019 Legislative Initiatives to a future worksession. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Johns, Musgrove, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. Mayor LeTourneau noted that this is the last calendar meeting for 2018 and is also the last meeting that Councilmember Johns will participate in. He thanked her for her service to the community and noted that it has been a pleasure serving with her. He also recognized incoming candidate elect Heinrich that will join the Council in January. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Council / December 11, 2018 Page 17 of 18