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Representative John Heinrich thanked the Council for having them present tonight, as it is <br /> helpful to have this information from the City. He stated that he did submit the proposal to make <br /> the change for the funding for Ramsey Boulevard. He stated that he also authored a bill to bring <br /> the additional third lane from Hanson, not only to Round Lake Boulevard, but further into Anoka <br /> at 7th Avenue. He stated that his priority has been on items related to Highway 10. He asked the <br /> lifespan of a public safety vehicle before it is replaced. <br /> Police Chief Katers stated that typically the estimated life of a police vehicle is five years <br /> because of the high number of miles put on the vehicles. He stated that replacement would <br /> depend upon the maintenance recommendation, noting that often vehicles are reused by another <br /> City department or sold in public auction. <br /> Representative Heinrich stated that there has been some discussion on a possible bridge crossing <br /> from Dayton to Ramsey across the Mississippi River and noted that he looks forward to <br /> continuing those discussions. He stated that it is an honor to serve the cities of Ramsey and <br /> Anoka at the State Legislature. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau thanked Representative Heinrich for his efforts in authoring bills. He stated <br /> that if there is a need for a City Councilmember or staff member from Ramsey to testify, please <br /> let him know. He stated that any member of the Highway 10 Subcommittee would be helpful for <br /> testifying on any Highway 10 related issue. He noted a recent breakfast that he attended which <br /> included members of the Highway 10 coalition and there was some confusion on whether the <br /> third lane would go to Round Lake Boulevard to direct traffic to Riverdale or forward further to <br /> 7th Avenue. <br /> Representative Heinrich stated that he is optimistic that if the approval were given to Round <br /> Lake Boulevard, for efficiency he believes that it would make sense to do one project that would <br /> go to 7th Avenue. He stated that his mindset is to try to push the issue, as it will need to happen <br /> eventually. He stated that whether the full extension to 7th Avenue is approved, or to Round <br /> Lake Boulevard, either would be helpful. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that at the State of the Cities earlier today, Anoka announced <br /> that MnDOT has funds to replace the bridge over the Rum River, along with the Thurston and <br /> Fair Oak interchanges. He stated that if the third lane can be added, that will help to get people <br /> off the highway during that construction period. <br /> Mr. Tinklenberg commented that the City can appreciate the leadership and cooperative efforts <br /> of Representative Heinrich towards Highway 10 related issues. He stated that with everything <br /> going on at the legislature it would be helpful to have a coordinated group to ensure that a <br /> consistent message and correct information is being shared. <br /> Representative Heinrich agreed that would be helpful. <br /> Representative Peggy Scott stated that she has signed onto all of the bills authored by <br /> Representative Heinrich as it is important to support the region. She stated that the majority of <br /> her time this session has been spent related to the cleanup of the hazardous waste pit in Andover. <br /> City Council Work Session/February 12,2019 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br />