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<br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated that he believes that September will be the drop-dead moment for the ability <br />to gain funding through a bonding bill. He stated that there seems to be a strong commitment from <br />both the House and Senate on getting a bonding bill through. He encouraged all constituents to <br />reach out to their elected State representatives in the legislature in support of the bonding bill as it <br />will support road infrastructure and economic development. He stated that they have continued to <br />reach out to the representatives in DC as well and provided a brief update. He stated that meetings <br />with the project team have been held to discuss how the $40,000,000 will be allocated along with <br />additional discussion on the design for Sunfish Lake Boulevard to include a full grade separation, <br />similar to the full grade separation decided upon for Ramsey Boulevard. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that it would be nice to provide details on property acquisition to <br />the business owners as soon as possible. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated that there are two properties where discussions have occurred. He stated <br />that the County will need to lead those efforts as they hold the funding and coordinate right-of- <br />way purchases. He agreed that it would be helpful to have that element move forward as quickly <br />as possible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked how businesses would be informed about the process of land <br />acquisition. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated that most of the time there has been some expression of interest <br />communicated to staff at the City or County level. He noted that one conversation was initiated <br />by the City, but the others have been initiated by the business owners as to whether they would <br />like to see or are interested in making improvements. He stated that there has not been a broad <br />attempt to purchase and therefore there has not been a broad list of conversations. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked and received confirmation that if Councilmembers receive <br />interest from property owners that should be passed on to City staff. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that thus far they are only working with interested sellers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht thanked Mr. Tinklenberg for this work on this. He asked where residents <br />can find out more about this project. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that updates can be provided on the City website. He confirmed <br />that if a business has questions, they can reach out to City staff. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg noted that Ramsey has taken the lead on this process which has gone on for years <br />with multiple open house meetings and design meetings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked the likelihood that this project will receive bonding funds. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated that there are two projects being considered, the third lane in Coon Rapids <br />and the Ramsey projects. He noted that there are separate bills on each of those projects. He noted <br />that the Anoka projects have already received funding and therefore is not competing for funds. <br />City Council / August 25, 2020 <br />Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br />