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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey City Council conducted a City Council Work Session on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: 1. Mayor Ryan Heineman Councilmember Kirsten Buscher Councilmember Eric Peters Councilmember Chris Riley Councilmember Dan Specht Councilmember Shanna Stewart Councilmember Michael Olson City Administrator Brian Hagen Administrative Services Director Colleen Lasher Planning Manager Todd Larson Community Development Director Stephanie Hanson City Attorney Amanda Johnson CALL TO ORDER Mayor Heineman called the City Council Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 2.01: Elevate Hope House Christmas Market Fee Waiver Discussion Community Development Director Hanson described Elevate Hope House's proposal for a December 5, 2026, fundraising Christmas Market at City Hall. The organization requested access on Friday, December 4, from 3:00 to 6:45 p.m. for setup and on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with public shopping expected between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The City's established weekend rental rate is $100 per hour for residents and nonprofit organizations. The normal $1,100 charge would be reduced to $600 under the request, an amount staff expected would cover the overtime cost of one employee needed to open, oversee, and close the facility. Mayor Heineman asked whether Elevate Hope House would share vendor infonnation with City staff as Ramsey explores holding its own Christmas market. Community Development Director Hanson confirmed that understanding and reported that the nonprofit expected approximately 20 to 30 vendors. City Council Work Session / October 13, 2026 Page 1 of 7