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8, 2026; Adopt Resolution #26-216 Adopting Proposed 2027 General Fund Budget and Resolution #26-217 Adopting Proposed 2027 EDA Budget The staff report was shared with Council. Mayor Heineman clarified that the estimated $70 to $75 impact on a median -valued home represented an annual, not monthly, increase. He also explained that the apparent increase in the pavement -management levy should be considered in the context of the City's previous methods of financing road improvements through special assessments and franchise -fee revenues. He noted that Ramsey continued to grow, requiring infrastructure and public -safety investments before receiving all revenues associated with new residents. However, he indicated that he had hoped to see a preliminary levy increase below 6.13% and would not support the proposed amount. Councilmember Riley noted that comparisons of municipal tax rates did not necessarily reflect other revenue sources available to individual cities, including Local Government Aid, franchise fees, municipal utilities, or municipal liquor operations. Councilmember Buscher observed that comparisons limited to Anoka County municipalities did not necessarily account for differences in population or growth rates. She noted that comparisons with similarly sized communities provided additional context regarding Ramsey's tax position. Councilmember Specht thanked staff for the extensive work on the budget but said he would not support the proposal because he continued to have concerns about certain staffing positions and wanted a lower levy increase. Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution 26- 215 Adopting Proposed 2027 Payable Tax Levies (General, Pavement Management, EDA and Debt Service) and Schedule Public Hearings for December 8, 2026 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peters, Olson, Buscher, and Riley. Voting No: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Specht, and Stewart. Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to adopt Resolution #26- 216 Adopting Proposed 2027 General Fund Budget Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peters, Olson, Buscher, and Riley. Voting No: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Specht, and Stewart. Motion by Councilmember Peters, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to adopt Resolution #26- 217, Adopting Proposed 2027 EDA Budget Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heineman, Councilmembers Buscher, Olson, Peters, Riley, Specht, and Stewart. Voting No: None. 7.02: Lower -Potency Hemp Edible Retail Compliance Violation and Possible Suspension City Council /September 22, 2026 Page 7 of 10