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Mounds View EDA March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 3 is a political process and support must be received from other legislators. He stated they need to see that there are other projects that benefit beyond Mounds View that need to be passed. He added it is not uncommon to see a match up to 50 percent, so if the City can keep costs down to 20 percent or less, that would be beneficial for the City. Vice-President Stigney asked if it has been considered to go 50 percent for the sound wall and 50 percent for the other. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated it had to be pushed to get to the point it currently is at. He stated different amounts were discussed, but the message received was that a local contribution is desired as well. He noted the question is if the City can minimize that to the greatest extent possible. Commissioner Gunn asked if this will bump up getting the $300,000 from MnDOT. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated that the City does not want to see the $300,000 disappear and get the $400,000 instead. He noted MnDOT is under pressure to fund many different projects, but the intent is that MnDOT has programmed $300,000 to Mounds View as discussed previously. He explained the intent of this supplemental appropriation is to add another $400,000 to equal $700,000. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated it may be possible to seek more, but there is a political reality of what can be supported by various legislators, as a majority is needed to support this. Commissioner Gunn noted the City has had problems trying to get the $300,000 from MnDOT. President Marty stated the City has not applied for it because there are no spoils to go along with it. Commissioner Thomas stated the City did not request the $300,000 because the City does not have the rest of the dollars to complete the project and was not ready to start building. President Marty stated the City should accept the $700,000 and move forward. He stated one of the things holding this project back was the fact that there have been no street reconstruction projects to get spoils from the streets to help with the berm. He stated Medtronic has paid for park dedication, which indicates Medtronic has pulled the permits, and they are going to have a lot of fill to haul out of the site. He stated he would like to see the fill come across the highway and be used on the berm. He stated he would like to see this project started this year with the $700,000. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated Medtronic is moving dirt in a big way at the site. He explained that Medtronic has been hauling top soil out and moving other soil in to where the buildings will be going. He stated the question is timing and how quickly can one do something. He stated the issue is where to store the soil while one is trying to get ready for berm or having other types of walls.