Resolution - #25-253 - 10/28/2025

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Councilmember Buscher introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #25-253 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A FISHING PIER FROM THE MINNESOTA DNR FOR THE WATERFRONT WHEREAS, Ramsey City Council and the Park & Recreation Commission recognize the importance of a diversity of Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation to the quality of life for Ramsey residents; and WHEREAS, Community Parks like The Waterfront, even within an urban area can provide natural-resourced based recreation; and WHEREAS, recreational fishing has a long-cherished history in Minnesota—and is a beloved pastime, connecting families with fun memories, and tales of the ‘one that got away’; and WHEREAS, shore fishing access can be an economical and an easy way to introduce new residents and visitors to the restorative benefits of angling in a safe park setting; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota DNR and its ‘Fishing in the Neighborhood’ (FiN) program, is a logical and welcome partner in facilitating all the favorable and wholesome values that opportunities to fish close to home provide. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) That, up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), are hereby allocated from the Park Trust Fund, for the development of an ADA compliant path down the bank of The Waterfront to access the pier, and to create several stone shore fishing nodes around the pond; and th 2) That, The Waterfront Public Fishing Pier Cooperative Agreement, dated October 28, 2025 and attached to this case is hereby approved in accordance with conditions and responsibilities named therein. The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Specht, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Heineman Councilmember Buscher Councilmember Specht Councilmember Olson Councilmember Peters Councilmember Riley