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City UPDATE Administrator's Report February 13, 2026 Council Update City Council Highlights February 10, 2026 Presentation The Council meeting began with two presentations. The first was the Oath of Office for Patrol Officers Abby Spitzer and Andrew Kavanaugh. The second presentation was the Mayor's State of the City Address. The address reviewed 2025 highlights, including commercial developments, new businesses in Ramsey, housing development, the completion of the Hwy 10 interchanges at Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard, the new water treatment plant, and plans for The Waterfront waterplay park. Consent Agenda Following the presentations, the City Council unanimously passed 13 consent items. Council Business There were six business items on the agenda. The first case was to Adopt Resolution #26-042 Authorizing Contract Amendment with H & U Construction for Improvement Project #25-58, Waterfront Waterplay Park Improvements. This case is to authorize an amendment to the contract with H + U Construction for the actual construction of the park project as a Construction Manager at Risk. The contract includes a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $3,624,184 for the water play plaza and associated improvements at The Waterfront. All construction costs related to this case would be funded by the Park Trust Fund. Council unanimously approved the resolution. The Waterfront Park is anticipated to be open to the public on July 1, 2026. The following case was to Adopt Resolutions #26- 020 and #26-021 Approving the Preliminary Plat of "O'Shaughnessy Third Addition" and Variance to Scenic River Protection Overlay at 17201 St. Francis Blvd. NW. The proposed plat subdivides two existing parcels into four lots. The existing home would remain on one of those lots, and the other three would be available for new single-family home construction. This preliminary plat review includes a variance request for the eastern portion of the project City of +l RAMSEY related to Scenic River Protection Overlay requirements. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stated that it has no concerns about granting the variance. Council approved the resolution. The next case was to Adopt Resolution #26-024, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Repair Uses at 14310 Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW (Clark Companies). Clark Companies has submitted a Land Use Application to permit motor vehicle repair services in two existing buildings located at 14310 Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW. To proceed with the automotive repair use, a Conditional Use Permit is necessary. The Council has approved the resolution granting this Conditional Use Permit. The fourth case was to Adopt Resolution #26-025, Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Motor Vehicle Repair Uses at 14047 Azurite Street NW (Clark Companies). This request is for a conditional use permit for motor vehicle repair at 14047 Azurite Street NW. On January 22, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of this Conditional Use Permit as well as the Conditional Use Permit for the previous case. Council approved the resolution. The fifth case was to Adopt Ordinance #26-02, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 10 for Animal Regulations. This ordinance proposes the repeal and replacement of City Code Chapter 10, the Animal Code. The proposed changes respond to resident concerns and questions, including issues related to noisy animals, more apparent distinctions regarding which animals —and how many —are permitted on properties of varying sizes, a streamlined process for dangerous dog determinations and private kennel licensing, and improved readability and understanding of the code overall. The ordinance includes changes to the animal units table recommended by Council at the last meeting. Council unanimously approved the adoption of Ordinance #26-02. The final case was to Adopt Ordinance #26-01, Amending Section 30-5, Nuisances. In 2025, the City received several complaints regarding an ongoing nuisance noise disturbance caused by the use of an engine brake Council Highlights continued on page 3 CITY OF RAMSEY 1 City UPDATE 1 February 13, 2026 1