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City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to consider the proposed contract extension with The Tinklenberg Group for twelve months, through June 30, 2020, as proposed. Councilmember Riley stated that each time this contract comes before the Council he wonders if this is the time the City should stop but continually decides now is not the time to stop. He stated that the City is getting close and this is the time to put the pressure on to finish the Highway 10 corridor and therefore will support this request. Councilmember Heinrich stated that she also feels that the City needs to keep the momentum going forward for Highway 10 and The Tinklenberg Group has been instrumental in this process. She stated that the County Commissioners representing Ramsey has also found benefit in Mr. Tinklenberg. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she understands the value and is thankful for the assistance of Mr. Tinklenberg but has questions on the amount that is paid each month. She asked the additional funds that are eligible for reimbursement. City Administrator Ulrich replied that the City has paid for travel expenses for City sponsored trips, using the example of the Washington D.C. trip. He noted that reimbursement is not provided for local meetings in Anoka County or St. Paul. Councilmember Musgrove agreed that Mr. Tinklenberg should be reimbursed for the value he brings to the City but noted that she would like to see more information on the value that is being provided, using the example of the meetings attended and the work that is done each month. She stated that she would also be interested in the potential increase that could occur after the first six months of the contract. City Administrator Ulrich stated that he could request a report on work performed and meetings attended. He noted that the Council previously requested regular reports from the consultant and that could be requested again if desired. Mayor LeTourneau stated that it has been a tradition to have frequent updates from The Tinklenberg Group to the Council. He stated that the Highway 10 Subcommittee also meets regularly and provides direction to Mr. Tinklenberg. He stated that perhaps it would be helpful to have that group report to the Council as well. Councilmember Musgrove asked when the Council would say that the value has been received and that service is no longer needed. Councilmember Heinrich agreed that she would see value in the reporting element. Motion by Councilmember Heinrich, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to approve extending the contract with The Tinklenberg Group for another twelve months, through June 30, 2020, as stated in the proposal dated July 2019. City Council / July 9, 2019 Page 10 of 13