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<br /> . It's no secret bureaucracies sometimes need a little nudging to <br /> get things done. <br /> 5. Generate creative funding sources and strategies. <br /> A Department of Trade & Economic Development. <br /> It may possible to get an outright appropriation from the state <br /> next year if we can frame TCAAP in terms of statewide benefits. <br /> B. The State's bonding bill. <br /> The Legislature passes a major bonding bill in the even years. <br /> Parts of TCAAP would make excellent bonding bill candidates. <br /> Example: DNR Commissioner Rod Sando has always wanted <br /> a biathlon facility (shooting and cross country skiing). He <br /> has expressed an interest in TCAAP for this purpose. Surrounding <br /> roads could be part of the package. <br /> C. St. Paul Port Authority. <br /> D. Housing and redevelopment authorities from the surrounding suburbs. <br /> . E. Minnesota Department of Transportation. <br /> As part of their annual road construction or as special projects in the <br /> bonding bill. <br /> P. Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR). <br /> Lots of Minnesota lottery dollars Bow through LCMR for <br /> environmental projects. <br /> G. Federal grants? <br /> H. Mounds View School District? <br /> I. Others? <br /> 6. Educate and DreDare the key legislation and administration officials to <br /> snonsor the aDDronriate legislation. <br /> A. Determine an overall legislative strategy. <br /> . 3 <br />