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Agenda for CC Regular Session

City of Ramsey
Agenda
Regular City Council
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
7:00 pm
Council Chambers, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW

Remote Attendance available at 
www.cityoframsey.com/meetings .
Those joining remotely and requesting to speak are asked to use a webcam when speaking.
 
1.
Call to Order
 
2.
Presentation
 
1.
Swearing-in and Pinning Ceremony for Incoming Police Chief Brad Bluml
 
3.
Citizen Input

Citizen input is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council concerning items not listed on the agenda. Please raise your hand to be recognized by the Mayor or member officiating the meeting. Approach the podium and state your full name and address for the record. Time may be limited. 
 
4.
Approve Agenda
 
5.
Approve Minutes
 
1.
Approve the Following Meeting Minutes: 
 
1. City Council Work Session dated November 12, 2024
2.  City Council Regular Session dated November 12, 2024
3. Canvassing Board dated November 14, 2024 

 
 
6.
Consent Agenda

All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or non-controversial by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion, without discussion.
 
1.
Receive October 2024 Financial Reports - General Fund, EDA and Enterprise Funds
 
2.
Schedule Public Hearing for Adoption of 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan
 
3.
Authorization to Hire Paid-on-call Firefighters
 
4.
Adopt Resolution #24-348 Approving Cash Disbursements Made and Authorizing Payment of Accounts Payable Invoicing Received During the Period of November 7, 2024 through November 20, 2024.
 
5.
Adopt Resolution #24-245 Approving Final Payment to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corp. for Improvement Project #23-04; 167th Avenue Reconstruction.
 
6.
Adopt Resolution #24-306 Authorizing Final Payment to RCM Specialties, Inc. for 2024 Spray Patching Contracted Services, Improvement Project #24-57.
 
7.
Adopt Resolution #24-307 Authorizing Partial Payment No. 1 to Design Electric Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota for Improvement Project #24-56, Lift Station No. 1 Permanent Generator. 
 
8.
Adopt Resolution #24-319 Approving Partial Payment #1 to Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC for Improvement Project #25-01, Rivers Bend Regional Stormwater Improvements.
 
9.
Adopt Resolution #24-320 Authorizing Partial Payment #17 to Magney Construction, Inc. for Improvement Project #21-09; Centralized Water Treatment Plant.
 
10.
Adopt Resolution #24-323 Approving Partial Payment to Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC for Improvement Project #23-19, The COR Infrastructure Improvements.
 
11.
Adopt Resolution #24-324 Approving Partial Payment to GMH Asphalt Corporation for Improvement Project #24-03, 2024 NE Ramsey Street Reconstruction.
 
12.
Adopt Resolution #24-325 Approving Partial Payment to Twin Cities Utilities LLC for Improvement Project #24-04, Ford Brooks Estates Drainage Improvements.
 
13.
Adopt Resolution #24-326 Approving the 2025-2026 LELS Captain Contract
 
14.
Adopt Resolution #24-327 Approving the 2025-2026 LELS Sergeant Labor Agreement
 
15.
Adopt Resolution #24-328 Approving the 2025-2026 LELS Patrol Labor Agreement
 
16.
Adopt Resolution #24-329 Approving Partial Payment #7 to Northdale Construction Co. Inc. for Improvement Project #21-08, WTP Trunk Watermain Improvements.
 
17.
Adopt Resolution #24-330 Approving Partial Payment #1 to Park Construction Company for Improvement Project #24-06, 2024 MSA Pavement Overlay Improvements.
 
18.
Adopt Resolution #24-331 Amending Financial Policy for Purpose of Allocation of Excess/Deficient General Fund Revenues
 
 
19.
Adopt Resolution #24-332 Not Waiving Statutory Tort Limits
 
20.
Adopt Resolution #24-333 Adopting the 2025 Parking Ramp Maintenance Budget and Adopt Resolution #24-334 Allocating the Parking Ramp Maintenance Costs per the Adopted 2025 Budget
 
21.
Adopt Resolution #24-338 Ordering Plans and Specifications for MSA Sunwood Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-02
 
22.
Adopt Resolution #24-339 Ordering Plans and Specifications for MSA Alpine Drive Reconstruction, Improvement Project #25-03
 
23.
Adopt Resolution #24-340 Ordering Plans and Specifications for High Point Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #25-05
 
24.
Adopt Resolution #24-341 Ordering Plans and Specifications for Sorteberg's Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project #25-06
 
25.
Adopt Resolution #24-342 Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2025 Neighborhood Pavement Overlay Improvements, Improvement Project #25-07
 
26.
Adopt Resolution #24-343 Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2025 Crack Seal Improvements, Improvement Project #25-09
 
27.
Adopt Resolution #24-344 Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2025 Pavement Rejuvenation Improvements, Improvement Project #25-10
 
28.
Adopt Resolution #24-345 Ordering Plans and Specifications for 2025 MSA Pavement Marking Improvements, Improvement Project #25-11
 
29.
Adopt Resolution #24-346 Authorizing the City's 2025 Non-Union City Health and Dental Insurance Contributions and Wages
 
30.
Adopt Resolution #24-347  Approving the 2025-2026 Union Contract with AFSCME
 
31.
Adopt Resolution #24-349 Approving 2025-2034 Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement
 
7.
Public Hearing
 
1.
Public Hearing: Adopt Ordinance #24-16:  2025 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges
 
2.
PUBLIC HEARING:  2025 Tax Levies and General Fund Budget: 
  • Adopt Resolution #24-335 Adopting the 2024, Payable 2025 Municipal Tax Levy
  • Adopt Resolution #24-336 Adopting the 2025 General Fund Budget
  • Adopt Resolution #24-337 Adopting the 2025 Economic Development Authority (EDA) Budget
 
8.
Council Business
 
1.
Adopt Ordinance #24-15 Amending Chapter 26 Pertaining to Rental Housing Licensing Requirements (Crime-Free Housing Program)
 
2.
Adopt Ordinance #24-14 Pertaining to Residential Driveways.
 
3.
Adopt Ordinance #24-17 Implementing Lodging Tax 
 
4.
Adopt Ordinance #24-18 Amending Chapter 58 Utilities Regarding the Declaration of a Critical Water Deficiency
 
9.
Mayor/Council/Staff Input
 
10.
Adjournment