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Councilmember Musgrove agreed. Councilmember Specht agreed. He stated he would like to continue with the moratorium; however, that cannot happen, and they need to pass something for regulation. Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and introduce Ordinance #24-12 to regulate cannabis businesses, amending the draft Ordinance, Section 26-888(e) to read ‘the City of Ramsey shall limit the number of cannabis retail businesses to no more than one registration for every 12,500 residents within the City limits.’ A roll call vote was performed: Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Howell aye Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Woestehoff aye Mayor Kuzma aye Motion carried. 9. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Hagen announced upcoming meetings and events. Councilmember Musgrove shared that residents may have received a flier in the mail this weekend and noted that she honorably serves as the Public Works Committee Chair and shared her appreciation for the Committee giving her this honor and respect. She asked if absentee ballots are kept at the City or the County level. City Administrator Hagen said he is not sure. He noted that he does know that the absentee ballots are secured every night and are handled very responsibly. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the direct balloting machines are kept at City Hall until election day. City Administrator Hagen explained that the absentee ballots that are mailed in are mailed directly to the County. He added that the direct balloting process does occur at City Hall. He noted the same security parameters are in place. Councilmember Musgrove said she can connect with City Clerk Schmidt to get further answers to her election questions. City Council / October 22, 2024 Page 6 of 7