Resolution - #26-064 - 03/10/2026

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Councilmember Peters introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #26-064 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IMPROVING THE IMAGE OF RAMSEY ALONG THE HIGHWAY 10 CORRIDOR POLICY WHEREAS, the recent reconstruction of Highway 10 was a significant investment in the community to improve safety, traffic flow, and aesthetics; and WHEREAS, the City Council’s strategic goal of improving the image of the community along the Highway 10 corridor requires proactive work with all the various businesses and property owner to achieve this goal; and WHEREAS, the City’s Code Enforcement program generally responds only to complaints received; and WHEREAS, the policy describes the process, procedures, rights, and responsibilities of a coordinated systematic proactive corridor-wide inspections program that involves city staff, Ramsey businesses, and property owners; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to maintain a balance of aesthetics and ensuring minimum property maintenance standards for its businesses, residents, and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City will support State Laws regarding the rights and responsibilities of both businesses and property owners. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, that the Improving the Image of Ramsey Along the Highway 10 Corridor Policy, attached to this resolution, is here by adopted and will be made publicly accessible. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Riley, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Heineman Councilmember Peters Councilmember Riley Councilmember Olson Councilmember Buscher Councilmember Specht Councilmember Stewart and the following voted against the same: None