Approve a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Blaine for the 2026 3M PGA

Each year, the City of Blaine hosts the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) 3M golf event. The Blaine Police Department provides safety and security for the golf tournament at TPC in Blaine. The tournament runs from July 20 to 26, 2026. Due to the size of the event and expected attendance, the Blaine Police Department requests voluntary assistance from other Anoka County Law Enforcement Agencies to enhance public safety. The Command Staff has received feedback that we have at least one member of the department interested in and willing to assist with this event. The Ramsey Police Department believes in assisting our partner law enforcement agencies, when doing so can be done responsibly and without affecting service levels for the citizens of Ramsey.

This level of assistance will not impact the service provided to Ramsey residents and will give our staff the opportunity to participate in a large-scale event and learn from members of the Blaine Police Department, which will assist us in potential future large events we may host at facilities in Ramsey.

The Joint Powers Agreement has been sent to the City Attorney for review.

March 30, 2026 Cooperative Agreement received from the Blaine Police Department.
April 28, 2026 Cooperative Agreement Ramsey Council Case.
June 12, 2026 Cooperative Agreement and Staffing list due back to the Blaine Police Department.
July 20, 2026 Tournament begins.

The Ramsey Officers' and/or Sergeants' overtime will be funded by the 3M Open Fund, per section 4 of the Joint Powers Agreement.

Staff recommends entering into the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Blaine and the Blaine Police Department.

Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Blaine/Blaine Police Department for the Ramsey Police Department to assist at the PGA 3M Golf Event.