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those who have not always agreed with her, she hopes she was able to explain her positions on why she votes the way she has does. Councilmember Woestehoff thanked the rest of the Council as they have come a long way towards making life for residents better and understanding their needs better. He said he is extremely excited for the incoming Council and he is looking forward to whatever is next for the City. Mayor Kuzma thanked his colleagues and shared that he has been honored to serve as Mayor and a Councilmember in Ramsey for many years. He noted that they have accomplished many things through the years, including the Armstrong bridge. He added that he has seen the City grow tremendously over his tenure on the Council. He wished the next Council luck as they step into this role. 3. CITIZEN INPUT Todd Embry, 35 year Ramsey resident, came forward and shared that when he moved to Ramsey, the closest grocery store was in Elk River. He noted that now when he gets on Bunker Lake Boulevard and drives through Ramsey, he sees the change that the Councilmembers just mentioned. He stated there is a huge, beautiful industrial park and the varying residential options in the COR area. He shared that for 12 of his years in Ramsey, Mayor Kuzma has been the Mayor and he personally thanked him for all of the work he did to shepherd these changes. He added that he understands that the whole Council helped make these decisions; however, it always takes a leader with integrity to get them done. He stated that with Mayor Kuzma he knew there would be honesty, character, and integrity in all decisions that were made, and he was proud to have him serve as Mayor. Brett Howell, 157th Lane, came forward and thanked the Council for a great last four years and everything that has been accomplished as a City in that time. He thanked Councilmember Musgrove for digging into different items and being unafraid to ask questions. He shared his thanks to Councilmember Howell as a resident, and also her husband. He added that he has learned so much through her and is very proud of her for all she has been able to do. He stated she has a very unique skill set and has seen it come to life over the past four years she has been on the Council and it has been a blessing for him to see. He noted that she has given their daughter something to look up to. He encouraged all current and future Councilmembers to continue to research and voice their opinions on matters. 4. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Musgrove, Howell, Olson, and Specht. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 5. APPROVE MINUTES City Council / December 10, 2024 Page 3 of 7