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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey City Council conducted a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: 1. Mayor Sarah Strommen Councilmember Jill Johns Councilmember Mark Kuzma Councilmember John LeTourneau Councilmember Chris Riley Councilmember Melody Shryock Councilmember Kristine Williams None City Administrator Kurtis Ulrich Police Chief Jeff Katers Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Mark Riverblood Public Works Superintendent Grant Riemer Community Development Director Timothy Gladhill City Engineer Bruce Westby Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Patrick Brama CALL TO ORDER Mayor Strommen called the regular meeting of the Ramsey City Council to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Strommen. 2. PRESENTATION 2.01: 2017 State of the City Address Mayor Strommen presented the 2017 State of the City Address. She stated that 2016 was a year of achievement for Ramsey and the opportunity to shape the future of Ramsey has never been greater. She stated that they have been able to grow the community while providing low-cost government services. She noted that they have been able to welcome seven new businesses and welcome the expansion of five existing businesses. She acknowledged the number of residential homes constructed in 2016. She stated that the City received the Achievement in Financial Reporting Award for the 22'd consecutive year. She reviewed items on the Strategic Plan and identified how the City has continued to work to achieve those goals. She commended Ramsey staff and the residents of Northfork and their homeowner's association for working together cooperatively to achieve a great result on the road project within that community. She stated that City Council / February 14, 2017 Page 2 of 13