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4. CITIZEN INPUT Mr. Matt Woestehoff, 16078 Uranium Street NW, explained he was not speaking about the three cases on the agenda because his views had not changed from the previous meeting. Instead, he focused on the importance of City staff, noting that Councils change over time while staff members remain responsible for operating and maintaining City services. He expressed concern over declining employee survey results regarding whether staff would recommend working for the City of Ramsey, citing a decrease from 96 percent in 2007 to 69 percent in 2026. He indicated he believed the decline reflected changes in governing style and concerns about how the Council interacts with staff, boards, and commissions, adding that recent Council actions demonstrated a top-down approach that he felt limited the independence and expertise of advisory bodies such as the Planning Commission. Mr. Rodney Holland, a Ramsey resident on 142nd Avenue, thanked the Mayor and Council for their service and explained that he normally does not attend Council meetings but felt compelled to speak because he believes divisive issues are being raised. He indicated he does not believe those types of issues are appropriate matters for the Council to become involved in. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 5.01: Approve the Following Meeting Minutes: 1) City Council Work Session dated May 12, 2026 2) City Council Regular Session dated May 12, 2026 5.02: Approve Business License Applications 5.03: Authorization to Promote a Community Service Officer to Patrol Officer 5.04: Authorize the Application for Federal Funding for the Mississippi Skyway Pedestrian Bridge 5.05: Adopt Resolutions #26-116, 26-117, 26-118, 26-119, 26-120, 26-121, 26-122, and 26-123 Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2027 Pavement Management Program Projects 5.06: Adopt Resolution #26-125 Approving Final Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Riverside West Street Reconstruction, Improvement Project #26-06 5.07: Adopt Resolution #26-126 Approving Second Amendment to Lease; Mille Lacs Motor Sports II, Inc. 5.08: Adopt Resolution #26-128 Initiating Process for Approval of a Redevelopment Project Area and Calling a Public Hearing 5.09: Adopt Resolution #26-129 Initiating Request for Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Funding for Redevelopment Project 5:10: Adopt Resolution #26-130 Approving Partial Payment No. 3 to H+U Construction Improvement Project #25-58; The Waterfront Waterplay Park Improvement 5:11: Adopt Resolution #26-131 Calling for a Public Hearing by the City Council on the Proposed Adoption of a Modification to the Development Program for City Council /May 26, 2026 Page 4 of 19