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Community Development Director Gladhill confirmed that if the grant is awarded, those details <br /> would be worked out in the future. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked and received confirmation that the action tonight would not <br /> commit the City to contributing matching funds. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to Adopt <br /> Resolution #19-131 Acknowledging Receptivity to Metropolitan Council Livable Communities <br /> Grant Funding for Greenway Terrace 2nd Addition. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Musgrove, <br /> Heinrich, and Riley. Voting No:None. <br /> 7.05: Adopt Resolution #19-125 Authorizing BUILD Grant Application for Highway 10 <br /> Ramsey Gateway Improvements <br /> City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #19- <br /> 125 authorizing staff to utilize Bolton & Menk at a cost not to exceed $15,000 to prepare an <br /> application for funding in the maximum amount of $25,000,000 through the BUILD grant <br /> program for the proposed Ramsey Gateway improvements. <br /> Councilmember Riley asked if Bolton & Menk helped Anoka or Elk River to submit grant <br /> applications and receive funds. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that Bolton & Menk helped Anoka in submitting grant <br /> applications and receiving funds. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich stated that it is her understanding that the Congressman representing <br /> Ramsey could use the grant application and possible receipt of the grant to then advocate for <br /> additional funding. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that obtaining the first source of funding acts as a springboard <br /> in obtaining additional funding. He stated that staff is also working with MnDOT and Anoka <br /> County to develop a funding plan. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced the rate charged by the consultant and asked for additional <br /> details, specifically whether that is a reasonable rate. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that the consultant is charging a reasonable rate, noting that <br /> these type of grant applications require a fair amount of work to complete. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to Adopt <br /> Resolution #19-125 Authorizing BUILD Grant Application for Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway <br /> Improvements. <br /> City Council/May 28,2019 <br /> Page 10 of 13 <br />