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City Council Highlights - October 14 Consent Agenda The Council meeting began with the City Council unanimously approving all 14 items on the Consent Agenda. Public Hearing Three Public Hearings were on the docket. The first was to Adopt Resolution #25-237 Vacating Easements in Riverstone South 5th Addition. The 5th Addition included two typical 20-foot-wide drainage and utility easements to protect shallow storm sewer pipes spanning four lots. The intended homes' foundations will adequately fit on the lot outside the easements. Still, the eaves will encroach on the easements. Staff recommends vacating the four one -foot easement segments. Council approved the resolution. The second case was to Adopt Resolution #25-240 Approving the Modification to the Development Program for Development District No. 1 and Establishing Tax Increment Financing District No.19 (Zero Zone); within Development District No.1 and Approving the Tax Increment Financing Plan; Therefore, Approving a Development Agreement and Business Subsidy; and Authorizing an Interfund Loan. The requests of this case are related to the proposed 55,000 — 58,000 square foot Zero Zone expansion in Ramsey. The EDA reviewed this request and is recommending Council approval. Council unanimously approved the resolution. The final public hearing was to Adopt Resolution #25- 241 Approving Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) Grant Contract Agreement (Zero Zone Refrigeration, LLC). Staff have been working with Zero Zone Refrigeration and DEED to complete the $350,000 Grant application to assist Zero Zone with its expansion. $300,000 of the loan is forgivable upon successful completion of the project. A separate $50,000 0% interest non -forgivable loan from Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) will be executed with Zero Zone once the project commences. Council unanimously approved the resolution. Council Business (included four cases) The first case was to consider an Appeal of a Variance by iDigital. On August 28, 2025, the Planning Commission approved a variance to the distance separation requirements for an off -premise digital billboard sign at 6111 Highway 10 NW. iDigital, the owner and operator of the other two approved off -premise digital billboard signs in Ramsey, submitted an appeal to City Staff within the 10-day appeal period allowed by City Code Section 106-220. Council approved the resolution sustaining the Planning Commission decision with a vote of 5 to 2. The second case was to Adopt Resolution #25-203 Approving a Conditional Use Permit for an Off -Premises Digital Billboard Sign at 6111 Highway 10 NW (Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising). This case was continued from the September 9 City Council meeting pending the appeal of the variance to the separation distance requirement. The proposed site is at 6111 Highway 10 NW, a multi -tenant retail and self -storage building. The proposed sign would be placed near the driveway on the eastern side of the property. This sign would be the third and final off -premise digital billboard in Ramsey. As required by City Code, there is a Community Benefit Agreement. This agreement allows the City limited message time for important public announcements. Council approved the resolution with a vote of 5 to 2. The following case was to Adopt Resolution #25-234, Approving a Site Plan Review for a Mixed -Use Building at 7979 Sunwood Drive NW (Roers). The proposed project will consist of 191 apartment units distributed across five floors, a sunken parking garage, and approximately 5,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. The parcel is just under four acres and is located at 7979 Sunwood Drive NW. Some of the planned amenities include a dog run, outdoor pool, fitness room, lounge and rooftop terrace. Council approved the resolution with a vote of 6 to 1. The project is expected to break ground in early 2026. The final case was to Adopt Resolution #25-242 Approving Construction Contingency Expense No. 11 for Improvement Project #21-09, Centralized Water Treatment Plant. Construction costs for the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) include a construction contingency allowance of $950,000 to pay for any new items identified during construction that weren't contemplated with the plans and specs, and for items that the owner, engineer, or contractor(s) propose to revise during construction. The proposed modifications will reduce operational and maintenance costs and improve operating and safety conditions throughout the life of the WTP. Council approved the resolution with a vote of 5 to 2. To see the entire agenda of this meeting, please visit https://weblink.cityoframsey.com/weblink/Browse. aspx?dbid=0&startid=674764. To watch the City Council meeting on QCTV for more details, please visit https://uctv.org/ramsey/ramsey-city- council/. Watch stories from Ramsey r 4V on QCTV's YouTube channel! Scan the QR Code or visit www.YouTube.com/QCTV Never miss a story —subscribe today! CITY OF RAMSEY City UPDATE I October 17, 2025 2