8.1.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 05/12/2026 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd4} |
Title:
Legislative Update
Purpose/Background:
The 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session began on February 17, 2026, and will adjourn on May 18, 2026. Annually, Ramsey adopts Legislative Priorities, which provides staff direction to advocate for these priorities to lawmakers. Below is a summary of bills that have been introduced specific to Ramsey. Other bills not specific to Ramsey, but which may be of interest are also provided.
HF4426/SF4646 Mississippi River Crossing
Expansion of Metro Mobility Service Area
Language is being drafted for introduction to expand service area to Ramsey.
HF3642 Prohibition of Virtual Currency Kiosks
This bill would prohibit the placement and operation of virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota.
This bill models language introduced in previous years that would limit a city's ability to regulate housing developments. Provisions of the law would require increased density, limit bulk standards and require administrative approval of new developments circumventing the previous way which required public comment periods.
HF4426/SF4646 Mississippi River Crossing
- This is a joint effort between the cities of Champlin, Dayton, Maple Grove and Ramsey. The cities have met with lawmakers to discuss legislation requesting $2.9 million in funding for a Tier 1 and 2 EIS. Both bills have received hearings and will be considered as part of a larger omnibus bill.
- Additionally, the City has submitted a request to federal lawmakers through the congressionally directed spending applications. We received notice that Senator Klobuchar has included our request of $2 million on her list of projects. This does not mean we have officially been awarded the funds yet.
Expansion of Metro Mobility Service Area
Language is being drafted for introduction to expand service area to Ramsey.
HF3642 Prohibition of Virtual Currency Kiosks
This bill would prohibit the placement and operation of virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota.
- Recently, the City of Ramsey has reviewed options to regulate these devices as fraud cases are increasing year over year related to these types of kiosks. With this legislation introduced, staff will pause bringing forward a Ramsey specific ordinance as it would not be required should state legislation be passed in its current draft language.
This bill models language introduced in previous years that would limit a city's ability to regulate housing developments. Provisions of the law would require increased density, limit bulk standards and require administrative approval of new developments circumventing the previous way which required public comment periods.
Recommendation:
N/A
Outcome/Action:
This case is for informational purposes only. Staff are available to answer any questions, but do not plan to review each item in detail.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 04/23/2026 04:23 PM |
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 05/07/2026 04:11 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Brian Hagen
- Started On:
- 04/23/2026 04:18 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/07/2026