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3.02: Proclamation Declaring November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday in the City of Ramsey Mayor Heineman read the proclamation declaring November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday. He encouraged the residents to support small businesses not only on Small Business Saturday, but throughout the entire year. He thanked all of the small businesses that operate in the City. 4. CITIZEN INPUT Jason Troup, 14731 Neon Street NW, came forward and shared that he is aware the City has an RFP for a new tow contractor and wanted to make the Council aware of the experience with the current tow company. He shared that in July of 2023, his 16-year-old was involved in a traffic accident on Highway 47 and 167th. He said thankfully, neither driver was injured; however, both cars involved were disabled and obstructing traffic. He stated that the current tow company towed the car, and when he went to take care of the car at their yard, the total came out to $444.59, which was excessive in his opinion. He noted that when he arrived, they suggested that he sign the car over to the company; otherwise, they would continue to bill him $75 a day until the car was removed from the lot. He said this whole situation did not sit well with him, and he felt that he was overcharged. He explained that after this interaction with the tow company, he called the Police Department and was told that per their contract with the City, he should have only paid $180 for this. He noted that the Police Department and the tow company could not agree on the cost of this service, which led to the City Attorney conducting an audit on the tow company. He shared that he is not sure what came of this audit; however, he was never reimbursed for any of the money he spent. He shared that in May, the tow company reached out and offered to reimburse him $105, when he should have been offered $260. He said he declined this offer unless the tow company was willing to reimburse him the whole amount. He shared his appreciation for the Police Department and City Attorney for trying to help make this right for him. He noted that the current tow company does not have the City’s best interest in mind. City Administrator Hagen shared that he is not fully aware of this situation; however, they took this situation into consideration with the current RFP, and they put in language that would require the tow company to honor rates anytime the City requests towing services, regardless of whether a tow sheet is used or not used. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Peters, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 5.01: Receive October 2025 Financial Reports - General Fund, EDA, and Enterprise Funds 5.02: Schedule Public Hearing for Adoption of 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan 5.03: Approve Fixed Asset Policy 5.04: Approve the Following Meeting Minutes: 1) City Council Work Session dated November 10, 2025 2) City Council Regular Session dated November 10, 2025 City Council / November 25, 2025 Page 3 of 8