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Lightbridge Academy, encouraging residents to participate in the various activities taking place in <br />Ramsey. <br />Mayor Heineman highlighted the progress at the City's waterfront, noting the splash pad, the dock <br />donated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the stocked fishing pond. He <br />remarked that the area appeared well used by residents and encouraged anglers to visit and enjoy <br />the fishing opportunities. <br />Councilmember Riley reminded residents that the fishery is currently catch -and -release only. <br />Mayor Heineman thanked Councilmember Riley for the clarification and explained that catch -and - <br />release practices are requested as the fish population continues to mature. He also announced that <br />the City Council would reconvene in a work session after the meeting to hear its final case, and <br />invited interested members of the public to watch the proceedings online. <br />Councilmember Buscher recognized former Mayor Sarah Strommen, now serving as <br />Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, for supporting Ramsey and for <br />helping secure the community's recreational fishing pier. <br />Mayor Heineman agreed with the recognition and thanked Councilmember Buscher for the <br />comments. <br />Councilmember Specht clarified for the record that the structure at the waterfront is a fishing pier <br />rather than a dock, explaining that it is intended for pedestrian access and recreational fishing, not <br />for mooring watercraft. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Olson, Peters, Riley, <br />Specht, and Stewart. Voting No: None. <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:22 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Brian S. Hagen <br />City Administrator <br />ATTEST: <br />City Council /June 9, 2026 <br />Page 7 of 8 <br />