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