Minutes - Council Work Session - 01/29/2019 - Special

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4. MAYOR/COUNCIL/STAFF INPUT Mr. Tinklenberg stated that at the legislature there is a lot of interest in Highway 10 and provided information on some of the bills that have been introduced. He stated that three different bills have been introduced which would provide a third lane in Coon Rapids from Hanson Boulevard to Round Lake Boulevard, while another bill would bring that third lane all the way to 7th Avenue in Anoka. He noted that there has also been discussion on a potential river crossing, noting support from the city of Dayton. He stated that Highway 10 was the big winner in the regional solicitation funding but noted that given some money has already been invested in Ramsey Boulevard for the grade separation rail crossing; it would be difficult for Ramsey to gain additional funds. He stated that there have been a number of transportation discussions in Washington in terms of having infrastructure funding. He stated that the timing may be right to have a delegate from the City go out and reintroduce themselves and the funding opportunities for the intersections and rail crossings at Sunfish and Ramsey Boulevards. He explained that there may be an opportunity for Federal funding for those elements given the amount of State funding that has been allocated towards the other parts of Highway 10. He stated that Representative Abeler has continued to be a great representative to the community and acknowledged that Representative Heinrich has hit the ground running on a bipartisan basis, which has been great to see. Mayor LeTourneau stated that it is refreshing to see a new representative become integrated so quickly. Councilmember Shryock provided background information on the Highway 10 Coalition and the role that Ramsey has played in that process which is leading to fruitful results. Mr. Tinklenberg acknowledged that the City of Ramsey can count some of the improvements that have occurred outside of Ramsey because of the attention that Ramsey has brought to the topic of Highway 10. Councilmember Riley stated that the understanding was always that Thurston and Fair Oak would occur after Armstrong, with the additional understanding that Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake would be next. He wanted to ensure that Ramsey does not lose that momentum. 5. ADJOURNMENT The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ailry urtis G. Ulrich City Administrator City Council Work Session/January 29,2019 Page 8 of 9