Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/14/2026

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Elevate Hope House has been built —and sustained —through strong, consistent community partnership since its inception in 2016. What began as a vision has grown into a network of individuals, churches, and businesses who have stepped in to support mothers and children in tangible, lasting ways. Northgate Church has been a foundational partner from the very beginning —supporting Elevate Hope House not only financially, but through leadership, volunteer engagement, and shared belief in the mission. Their ongoing partnership has helped move this work from vision to reality. Local businesses have also played a key role in strengthening our outreach and fundraising efforts. Tornado Alley has supported the organization through promotional materials that help expand awareness and community engagement. La Fontaine Event Center has generously provided event space, allowing us to host fundraising gatherings that bring the community together around this mission. In addition, a growing network of trade professionals, donors, and volunteers continue to invest their time, resources, and expertise into our work —including current building partnerships connected to our housing expansion efforts. These partnerships reflect a consistent pattern: Elevate Hope House does not operate alone. It is supported, strengthened, and sustained by the Ramsey community itself. This same partnership -driven approach will carry forward into the Gather development —inviting even more individuals, businesses, and organizations to help build a space that belongs to the community it serves. CLOSING: A SHARED OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT As Ramsey continues to grow with larger developments and national retailers, there is a unique opportunity to ensure that growth also strengthens the relational fabric of the community. This project expands affordable housing, supports local entrepreneurs and cottage bakers, creates safe gathering space for youth, and establishes a walkable, daily destination where residents connect in meaningful ways. We are respectfully requesting the opportunity to purchase Parcel #47C for $75,000, supported in part through $300,000 in LAHA funding, as a strategic investment in both housing and community development. Gather is designed to be a space residents return to every day —where families are supported, small businesses are elevated, and neighbors become known. By partnering in this effort, the City of Ramsey has the opportunity to invest not only in development, but in the long-term strength, identity, and connectedness of its community.