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<br />Community Development Director Hanson presented the introduction of Ordinance #26-09, <br />amending the City's zoning code regarding private trees in new development areas. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Hanson explained that the amendment resulted from a <br />previously approved variance that allowed an alternative method for completing the required tree <br />inventories. The proposed ordinance authorizes the Community Development Department, acting <br />as Zoning Administrator, to approve alternative methods for collecting significant tree inventory <br />data. The amendment also clarifies that trees affected by emerald ash borer, oak wilt, or Dutch elm <br />disease may be excluded from certain tree preservation threshold calculations. She noted that both <br />the Environmental Policy Board and Planning Commission recommended approval of the <br />ordinance, and the City Attorney reported no legal concerns. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to introduce Ordinance <br />#26-09 amending Chapter 106 (Zoning Code). <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Peters, Riley, Specht, <br />and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. <br /> <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />City Administrator Hagen announced upcoming meetings and events. <br /> <br />Councilmember Buscher announced that the Ramsey Athletic Association would host a youth <br />baseball tournament at Central Park over the weekend and invited residents to attend. <br /> <br />Mayor Heineman highlighted the popularity of the City's new waterfront fishing pier and catch- <br />and-release fishing area, thanking the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for donating <br />the pier and City staff for preparing the site. He also reported that the new splash pad remained on <br />schedule for opening before the next Council meeting. He expressed appreciation for the Parks <br />and Recreation Department's work on the project. <br /> <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Stewart, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Peters, Riley, Specht, <br />and Stewart. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. <br /> <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:43 p.m. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />City Council /June 23, 2026 <br />Page 8 of 9 <br /> <br />