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2.02: Discussion Regarding Resolution #22-005 to Prohibit State and Federal Actors from <br />Mandating Medical Procedures Upon Citizens Through Coercion or Force; and <br />Providing Other Matters Related to the Subject <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated this item could be added to the regular agenda or discussed during <br />another Work Session. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Council was to reconvene after the Regular Session to discuss this item. <br /> <br />2.03: Consider Loral I. Armstrong Delaney Central Park Flag Request <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the request from Ramsey resident Patrick Surma for a large <br />“Perkins type” flag to be displayed in the park. He stated that Mr. Surma had provided a check <br />for $100 as he had promised during the October 2021 City Council meeting. He stated a quote of <br />$16,305 was received for a 70 foot pole with a 15x25 foot flag. Staff concerns included the cost <br />to maintain the flag and the scale of the flag for the location. Funding proposals include private <br />monies or organizations that may donate to such a cause with a match by the City. He stated that <br />some private monies have already come in. The Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association helped move <br />a flag pole from a redevelopment site to Alpine Park and may be supportive of this cause. He <br />stated Staff is looking for Council direction. <br /> <br />Councilmember Heineman questioned if Mr. Surma would like to say anything. <br /> <br />Mr. Patrick Surma thanked the Staff for bringing it to the table and added that the flag would not <br />be for him but for the children, the future, and the Democratic Republic as a legacy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Specht commented that he thought it was a good idea. He liked the idea of <br />matching funds if other sources wanted to contribute. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley questioned if the City has a standard height of a flag pole and a standard <br />size of flag. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich replied it is around 25 or 30 foot flag pole and a 3x5 or 4x6 flag which <br />is a standard flag. He stated that the City doesn’t have any large flags. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he loved the idea and would like Staff input on the <br />size from a design standpoint for the space. He also liked the match idea for funding. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich commented that perhaps another location would be more suitable based <br />on the size. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma tabled discussion on this item at 6:00 p.m. <br /> <br />2.04: Review Current Legislative Session with Local Legislators <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / January 25, 2022 <br />Page 5 of 23 <br /> <br />