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Mr. Tinklenberg stated that there is an annual event, the D.C. Fly In, which has about 30 to 35 <br /> attendees. He explained that the purpose is to meet with the Congressional delegation and <br /> reviewed some of those invited to attend. He stated that the purpose is to be updated on <br /> activities in Washington D.C. but also provides time within the schedule for attendees to talk <br /> with representatives about local projects. He stated that it is a great opportunity that he has <br /> participated in several times over the years. He believed that it would be appropriate for Ramsey <br /> to participate with the group. He stated that the Transportation Alliance is a large group of <br /> people in Minnesota involved with transportation in different ways. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau commented that it seemed the group is involved with all different modes of <br /> transportation and not just highways. He stated that it seems that having a representative present <br /> would allow Ramsey to keep the Highway 10 project on the radar and also share the story with <br /> other municipal and county representatives. He stated that the additional Washington D.C. trip is <br /> an opportunity for Ramsey to tell its story in support of Congressman Emmer's request for <br /> transportation funding. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that the case mentioned that this is one opportunity, but other <br /> opportunities in the future were also mentioned. She stated that she is in favor of sending a <br /> representative and asked for details on the number of people that would be sent and whom those <br /> people would be. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau stated that initially the idea started that he would take on a champion <br /> position for transportation. He commented that the large delegation that was sent was successful <br /> but believed that this opportunity would be a smaller group, perhaps he and a staff member or <br /> consultant. He noted that he does feel confident that he could also deliver the message alone. <br /> He was unsure of the next opportunity but believed the City should remain open. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich noted that there would be another opportunity in April or May of next <br /> year. He stated that Mr. Tinklenberg could also keep the group aware of other possible <br /> opportunities. <br /> Councilmember Riley agreed that Mayor LeTourneau should fill the role. He stated that he <br /> would also like to make a decision based on the big picture, rather than making individual <br /> decisions for trips. <br /> Mr. Tinklenberg stated that typically there are opportunities in the spring, as there are fewer <br /> opportunities in the fall when the budget details are being finalized. He reviewed some possible <br /> opportunities that occur. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that Community Development Director Gladhill will be going <br /> to the Planning Convention in the fall and could set up meetings with representatives while he is <br /> there. <br /> City Council Work Session /May 28, 2019 <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br />