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5:10: Adopt Resolution #26-030 Approving Final Plans and Specification and Authorizing Advertisements for Bids for 2026 Crack Seal Improvements, Improvement Project #26-09 5:11: Adopt Resolution #26-031 Approving Final Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisements for Bids for 2026 Pavement Rejuvenation Improvements, Improvement Project #26-10 5:12: Adopt Resolution #26-032 Accepting a Polling Place Accessibility Grant from the State of Minnesota 5:13: Adopt Resolution #26-033 Approve Agreement Between the City of Ramsey and Leo A Daly for Contractual Services 5:14: Adopt Resolution #26-036 Approving Amendment to Purchase Agreement for Sale of 6701 and 6745 Highway 10 to MW Properties LLC 5:15: Adopt Resolution #26-037 Approving Lease Amendment with Mille Lacs Motor Sports II for 6781 and 6745 Hwy 10 NW Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Olson, Peters, Riley, Specht, and Stewart. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Introduce Ordinance #26-02, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10 for Animal Regulations City Planner Martin introduced Ordinance #26-02, an update to the City’s Animal Code, noting that staff have been working on the revisions for several months in collaboration with Community Service Officers Madison Spah and Katie McNally, who were present to assist with questions. City Planner Martin explained that the goals of the update were to address resident concerns, improve consistency in definitions and enforcement, clearly articulate the purpose of the regulations, distinguish allowable animals and quantities by property, streamline licensing processes, including dangerous dogs, private kennels, and non-traditional animals, and make the code easier to read and administer. City Planner Martin explained that major proposed updates included new language addressing noisy animals, particularly roosters and crowing hens, with defined standards for sustained noise. The ordinance would codify the use of the Anoka County parcel viewer to determine property acreage for consistency and transparency. It would also align barn, stable, and enclosure setbacks with accessory structure standards, reducing barriers for residents seeking to construct animal- related structures. City Planner Martin explained that legacy provisions tied to the former Horse Care Commission were revised to apply more broadly to all animals, including standards for manure storage, animal transportation, and the protection of public property. Performance, maintenance, and care City Council /January 27, 2026 Page 4 of 10