2026 Legislative Priorities

The purpose of this discussion is to review the 2025 Legislative Outcomes and 2026 Legislative Priorities for the City of Ramsey.  Attached is a draft 2026 Legislative Priority document for review.

2025 Legislative Priority Outcomes:

• TIF 14 (The COR) project received approval for a language change that allowed for clear language on what expenses incurred within the TIF14 District are reimbursable through TIF 14 proceeds
• Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Water Treatment Plant Trunk Watermain - no approval granted
• $6.8 million in State Bonding requested for the construction of the Water Treatment Plant - no approval granted
• Funding for continued study of a Ramsey/Dayton Mississippi River bridge project- no approval granted
• Expanded Metro Mobility Service Area - no approval granted, but this no longer requires special legislation but more so an operations change due to funding for Metro Mobility now coming from sales tax.
• Closed Landfill Legislation to allow for economic development - no approval granted, however, staff continues to monitor for when the best opportunity would be to move forward with the request.

Provide feedback on any necessary changes to the document.  The intent is to bring a final version to the January 27 regular council meeting for adoption.

Provide consensus feedback on any necessary changes to the document.