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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey City Council conducted a City Council Work Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Members Present: Also Present: Mayor Ryan Heineman Councilmember Kirsten Buscher Councilmember Michael Olson Councilmember Eric Peters Councilmember Chris Riley Councilmember Dan Specht Councilmember Shanna Stewart City Administrator Brian Hagen Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood Planning Manager Todd Larson Economic Development Manager Sean Sullivan Zoning Code Enforcement Officer Craig Swalchick City Attorney Amanda Johnson 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heineman called the City Council Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 2.01: Improve the Image of Ramsey Along the Highway 10 Corridor Discussion Planning Manager Larson discussed the state's $138 million investment and the need to improve the area's cleanliness and tidiness. He listed various issues, including shipping containers, tires, and unauthorized storage yards, and outlined a plan to work with different departments to address these issues. The plan used a systematic approach, starting at one end of the city and working toward the other, to ensure thorough enforcement. Councilmember Riley questioned the efficiency of starting at one end, citing perceived selectivity. Planning Manager Larson explained the benefits of a systematic approach, noting that it will be more efficient and fairer. Councilmember Stewart inquired about notifications to businesses. Planning Manager Larson confirmed that letters would be sent informing businesses about the council's goals and the need for compliance. City Council Work Session / February 10, 2026 Page 1 of 4