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could be stretched out if certain elements were desired to be undertaken earlier, but could not be compressed much further. Mr. Jankowski continued that the consultant has spoken with MnDOT about accelerating the project to an earlier fiscal year, and indications are that this is quite likely. It may be desirable to accelerate the project to 1999, when MnDOT is scheduled to detour T.H. #47 for major overlay and culvert work. The Local Initiative Project was given a lump sum $432,000 contribution by MnDOT, with the City picking up the remaining costs other than Anoka County share. Anoka County has budgeted $250,000 for 1998, to cover its costs associated with relocating and signalizing C.S.A.H. #5. The City has proposed using TIF funds for its share of this project. The STP project is a federal funded program which 80% of the construction cost is covered by federal monies. The remaining 20% of the construction costs and all engineering, development, and right-of-way acquisition costs would be borne by the City as the lead agency. Funding for the STP program could come from TIF funds or MSA off-system funds. Additionally, in 1999, an overlay project for T.H. #47 is being proposed by MnDOT to extend from C.S.A.H. #5 to the northern City limits. Mr. Jankowski announced he is inquiring whether some of those dollars could be applied to the STP project costs. Also, the question may arise with MnDOT as to whether the $432,000 earmarked for the Local Initiative Project could be allocated to the STP project since the Local Initiative Project is entirely inclusive of the project limits of the STP project. The cost of the STP project is about $5 million - Ramsey's share is $2.4 million, Anoka County's share is about a quarter of a million dollars and MnDOT/Federal Government's share is about 2.3 million dollars. The City's biggest share comes from acquisition of right-of-way for the STP project - about $1.5 million dollars. Mr. Jankowski introduced James Dvorak, representing SRF. In answer to how likely is Ramsey to get the STP funding, Mr. Dvorak stated very likely. Ramsey is number one on the list. In answer to what does the City have to do to get its "ducks in a row" - Mr. Dvorak explained that an environmental assessment has to be done plus a public hearing has to be held on the environmental assessment, the rights-of-way have to be obtained, etc. Mayor Gamec commented on trying to do something for the developer who has had to "sit on" his property for 15 years. He wondered if the City should start with the smaller project. Mr. Dvorak responded that in his discussions with Bob Brown, MnDOT would be more interested in doing both at the same time. He suggested that maybe the State would be willing to roll the $400,000 for the Local Initiative Project into the STP project. Discussion ensured relating to the State's maintenance projects listed for 1999. Mr. Dvorak suggested that he and Mr. Jankowski would check if there would be any maintenance money that could be added to the STP pot also. Councilmember Haas Steffen wondered how quickly we could start this project if the City has the money. Mr. Dvorak replied probably the spring or summer of 1999 - but it would have to be pushed. Road and Bridge Committee/November 18, 1997 Page 2 of 7