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<br />popular puzzle competitions. She announced the winners in several categories: Built Landscapes <br />and Architecture (1st: Don’s Promise by Megan Zacharias Buck; 2nd: Take a Seat by Jenna <br />Martin; 3rd: Busy Streets by Michelle Osterhaus), Natural Space and Wildlife (1st: Male Ruby- <br />Throated Hummingbird by Douglas Johannesson; 2nd: Flowers in the Sunset by Jenna Martin; <br />3rd: Rum River Sunrise Reflection by Scott Swanson), Life in Ramsey (1st: Slip Slidin’ by <br />Jessica Hair; 2nd: Soccer at Elmcrest by Melissa Bauers; 3rd: Young River Fishermen by Scott <br />Swanson), and the Youth Category (1st: Berry Bandit by Gavin Cuzzet; 2nd: Flower Bee by <br />Cole Martin; 3rd: Pickle by Sydney Martin). She also announced the People’s Choice winner, In <br />the Berry Canopy by Gavin Cuzzet, with Butterfly by Jenna Martin as runner-up. She noted that <br />both People’s Choice winners since the category began have been youth entries. The Grand Prize <br />winner for 2025 was Wood Duck on the Move by Jenna Martin. She concluded by promoting the <br />upcoming April puzzle competition, featuring photos from the contest, and inviting questions <br />from the City Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman thanked Recreation Coordinator Abby Proulx for the presentation and <br />commended the residents who participated in the photo contest. He said it is always exciting to see <br />the photos that residents submit each year. <br />4. CITIZEN INPUT <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />5. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to approve the following <br />items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> <br />5.01: Receive Cash and Investments for Period Ending February 28, 2026 <br />5.02: Receive January 2026 Financial Reports – General Fund, EDA, and Enterprise <br />Funds <br />5.03: Note the following Boards, Commissions, and Meeting Minutes: <br /> Planning Commission – February 26, 2026 <br /> Environmental Policy Board – January 12, 2026 <br /> Economic Development Authority – January 8, 2026 <br /> Public Works – January 20, 2026 <br />5.04: Approve the Following Meeting Minutes: <br /> City Council Work Session dated February 24, 2026 <br /> City Council Regular Session dated February 24, 2026 <br />5.05: Approve Business License Applications <br />5.06: Approve Request to Declare Surplus Property <br />5.07: Approve Updated Police Department Physical Fitness Program Policy #315 <br />5.08: Authorization to Hire a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner <br />5.09: Authorization to Hire a Public Works Maintenance Worker <br />City Council /March 10, 2026 <br />Page 3 of 8 <br /> <br />